The 4K camera is the big selling point of the Professional, and DJI has really addressed the needs of both the videographer and photographer with the scope of settings and adjustments.Īt the heart of this camera is the Sony 1/2.3-inch Exmor sensor, from a sensor family that has already proved itself with many action cameras. The app's General settings enable you to configure the customisable buttons, check battery charge and (more importantly) flight time, adjust the gimbal and setup advanced features such as YouTube Live streaming. The interface features a map that can be enlarged and shows the location of the quadcopter. There's also a handy take off button on the interface which helps you to launch if you're new to flying.

Once calibrated, the GPS settings enable the Phantom to pinpoint its location, and has handy features such as the ability to set your location as the home point, so if you lose sight of the Phantom, or more commonly lose all depth perception, you can hit the home button on the interface or handset and the craft will come back to you. The app is the window into the Phantom's settings and features, and is roughly split into GPS, Phantom diagnostic, direct control and camera. It takes a few minutes to check out the basic features that the app offers, and it's well worth familiarising yourself with it before you venture out for a flight. The app's interface is initially a little daunting, with the live view feed surrounded by icons and settings that can be adjusted. The Camera section of the app enables you to control the camera to shoot video, take photos, and adjust the gimbal and camera settings such as exposure compensation, shutter speed and sensitivity. When you launch the app you're presented with four options: Camera, Director, Store and User Centre. It's compatible with iOS and Android devices, gives you access to all of the Phantom 3's settings and features. The DJI Pilot app is the same one used by DJI's prosumer quadcopter, the Inspire 1. The handset also features direct control buttons to start and stop recording, take photos, adjust camera settings and tilt the camera some of these buttons can be customised using the app, but even without the app you'll still have plenty of control over the camera. This live stream comes through at HD (720p) and has a workable range of up to 1.2 miles, although in our tests using an iPhone 6 we were unable to test this distance in flight. Lightbridge enables iOS or Android devices to connect directly through USB to the Phantom 2.4Ghz handset, and transmits the footage from the camera to the mobile device. On the back is a USB connection for your phone to enable Live View from the camera to the DJI Pilot app, which is a major improvement on the Wi-Fi connection used with the Phantom 2 Vision+ and uses DJI's own Lightbridge technology.

On the front of the handset is a line of LEDs that indicate the unit's power level – one charge should last for a good ten or more flights, although it's sensible to charge the unit after each session. It has been reduced slightly in size compared to the one that shipped with the Phantom 2, and it features a built-in rechargeable battery rather than using AAs. The remote control handset has gone through a more major overhaul than the drone itself. The wider landing gear is also a welcome improvement, and helps to prevent the gear from appearing in footage. The four brushless motors have been reset with a slight tilt to aid stability and smart braking controlled by the new intelligent flight controller. The new pack is also considerably more expensive, at around £124 (about US$194), as opposed to around £90 (about US$140), which is something to bear in mind as additional batteries are an essential.

The new pack is rated at 4480mAh at 15.2v, and powers between 15 and 20 minutes of flight depending on how you fly.

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