Written by Daryl-Leigh Preuss

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro and Pro +, the ideal drones for hobbyists and professionals alike! Take a closer look at these incredible aircraft's.

What's the difference between the DJI Phantom 4 Pro & Pro +:
The difference between the Pro and Pro+ drones, is that the Pro+ unit has a built in screen on the remote (there is thus no need to connect to your phone or tablet). The drones, themselves, are exactly the same.

 

Specifications:

• 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor
• Shoots 4K/60fps video
• Burst Mode stills at 14fps
• Airframe made from titanium and magnesium reducing weight
• Five-directions of obstacle sensing
• Four-directions of obstacle avoidance

Camera with 1-inch 20MP CMOS Sensor

• Eliminates rolling shutter distortion when taking a photo of fast moving objects
• Supports H.264 4K videos at 60fps or H.265 4K at 30fps (Both with a 100Mps bitrate)
• Advanced sensors and processors enable more image detail and image data

Five-Directions of Obstacle Sensing

• High resolution stereo vision sensors placed at the front and rear
• Infrared sensing systems placed on the left and right sides
• Protected from obstacles allowing you to achieve more complex shots

Remote Controller

Phantom 4 Pro:

• Upgraded Lightbridge HD video transmission system
• Added 5.8 GHz transmission support
• Choice between 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz
• Maximum video transmission range of 7km

Phantom 4 Pro +:

• BUILT-IN 5.5in 1080p screen
• 1000cd/m2 brightness (More than twice as bright as conventional smart devices)
• Vivid colours easily visible in direct sunlight
• No mobile device required
• DJI GO app included (Hardware and software can be fully optimized reducing video lag)
• Share images almost instantly using the DJI GO app
• Integrated HDMI port, Micro-SD card slot, microphone, embedded loudspeaker and Wifi connection
• 5 hour battery life

*Unobstructed, free of interference, when FCC compliant

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Features:

Draw

• Waypoint control!
• Draw the route on screen and the Phantom 4 Pro will move in that direction without changing altitude.

Draw Modes:

• Standard: The aircraft follows the route at a constant speed with the camera facing in the direction of flight.
• Manual: The aircraft only moves along the route when instructed. The camera can face any direction in this mode.

ActiveTrack

• The Phantom 4 Pro automatically recognizes, follows and captures subjects as they move
• Advanced image recognition algorithms allow it to track fast moving objects while keeping it in the frame for a smooth shot.

TapFly

• Fly in any direction visible on-screen with a simple tap
• Automatically avoids obstacles
• Tap the screen again or use control sticks to change direction
• TapFly allows you to turn and tilt the gimbal of the Phantom 4 Pro without changing the direction of flight.

TapFly Modes:

• TapFly Forward - Tap to fly in the selected direction
• TapFly Backward - Tap to fly in the opposite direction of the tap
• I.e. Tap in the bottom right corner of the screen to fly backward towards the top left
• TapFly Free - Lock the forward direction of the Phantom without locking the camera direction allowing it to turn as it flies.

*Obstacle Avoidance is not available with TapFly Free!!!

Return to Home

• The Phantom 4 Pro automatically chooses the best route home depending on environmental conditions
• It records its route as it flies, allowing it to return along the same route avoiding obstacles even if the control signal is disconnected
• At takeoff, the Phantom 4 Pro will record the scene below and compare its recording with what it sees as it returns, ensuring a precise landing
• It will alert the pilot and hover at the appropriate height if it senses any water or obstacles below

 

Gesture Mode

• Selfies can be captured using gestures instead of the remote conroller
• The Phantom 4 Pro will recognize the gesture then lock and centre the subject in the frame
• Hold your arms out to signal the aircraft, a three second countdown will begin giving you time to strike a pose!

Sensor Redundancy

• The Phantom 4 Pro features dual compass modules and dual IMU units
• Ensures a stable flight
• Constantly compares the data received through both pairs
• Any inaccurate data is simply discarded without affecting flight keeping flight steady and reliable

Intelligent Batteries

• Maximum flight time of 30mins
• DJI GO app shows battery lifetime and calculates remaining flight times according to distance traveled and more
• It will alert when it reaches a minimum safe amount required for a safe journey home
• It also has an advanced battery management system to prevent overcharging and over draining
• When placed in longer term storage, batteries will discharge to maintain good health

DJI GO

• There are a large number of Intelligent Flight modes available on this app
• Provides access to full manuel camera controls (ISO; aperture; shutter speed; image formats etc.)
• All changes appear instantly on-screen