DJI Phantom 3 4K: The Ultra HD in flight to less than a thousand dollars

Last updated Nov 21, 2018 599

” The novelty of this CES 2016 DJI Phantom 3 4K, leading the Ultra HD at a price much more accessible, to be precise to the price of $999. In terms of video capabilities the new Phantom 3 4K equaled those of his elder brother Phantom 3 Professional. ”

That drone is another area which in recent years has colonized the CES in Las Vegas and this showcase was chosen this year by the Chinese producer DJI for announcing their news. Last year, the Asian company had put on the plate the Phantom series 3, declined in several models, from entry level to professional, with only the latter capable of recording movies in 4K. The novelty of this CES 2016 DJI Phantom 3 4K, leading the Ultra HD at a price much more accessible, to be precise to the price of $999.

In terms of video capabilities the new DJI Phantom 3 4K equaled those of his elder brother Phantom 3 Professional, with 4096x2160p recording video at 24/25 frames per second at 3,840×2,160 and 24/25/30 fps. As for the full HD 1080p frame rate to 60 frames per second.

The two models are share the same camera module, equipped with a CMOS Sony Exmor R BSI sensor size 1/2.3″ to 12.4 megapixels and with a view f/2.8 focal length of 20mm. As for the photographs are two camera formats: JPEG and RAW DNG.

The autonomy of the drone is estimated at 25 minutes flight due to 4S LiPo battery from 4,480 mAh. Compared to the top of the range technology changes transmission of the video stream: the new economic model uses the 2.4 GHz range for Live View, with respect to technology DJI Lightbridge equipping the top of the range. The maximum transmission distance is thus increased from 5 to 1.2 km away.

Limitations also regard to transmit video over Wi-Fi at the maximum. The resolution 480p, up from 720p model professional. Small, lightweight and compact new DJI Phantom 3 4K is certainly an attractive proposition for those who are looking for a device for aerial UHD, but did not have the budget for the professional model.