New DJI Phantom 4: Now chasing moving subjects and avoids obstacles alone
The new DJI Phantom 4 is equipped with stereoscopic cameras and sonar to avoid obstacles autonomously, but also perform 3D tracking of moving subjects, performing complex maneuvers around them.
The world of drones, despite the global regulations if they are occupying more and more detail, seems to continue to grow at attractive rates, and manufacturers continue to churn out new models with new features. DJI is one of the best-known brands worldwide and now the Shenzhen manufacturer has decided to present the fourth generation of his successful Phantom, announcing Phantom 4.
The first change you notice is the ability to autonomously avoid obstacles, capabilities in high demand and that in recent years has seen several attempts to practical implementation. This capability is enabled by the integration of additional cameras and sonar sensors deputies to the detection of distances.
Not only that, this new equipment also allows for 3D tracking of objects by enabling even the self-tracking of moving subjects, even performing complex maneuvers like to walk around. In addition, the new sensors should also ensure a more manageable flight inside buildings.
From the camera’s point of view, nothing has changed, and we attacked a motorized head module with 12-megapixel sensor size 1/2.3″ optical equivalent to 20mm with an aperture of f/2.8, able to take shots in RAW DNG and video up to 4K format, at bit rates up to 60Mbps.
The video 4K (4,096 x 2,160 pixels – 1.9: 1) can be shot in 24p and 25p, while UHD 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels – 16: 9) can get up to 30p. for registration is available for the format Cine D / D-Log, to best preserve all the information for later grading in post production. By recording in full HD you can push up to 120 fps.
Despite more weights of the predecessor (100 grams, total 1,380 grams), thanks to several optimizations, he sees its autonomy grow for 3 minutes and get to 28 minutes total with the battery by 5,350 mAh, with a maximum speed of 20 meters per second (about 70km/h) in Sport mode.
The remote control operates on the frequency of 2.4 GHz, with a maximum operating distance of up to 5km in open field and now also offers the functionality tap flight which lifts the drone in the selected point from the tablet on the remote control touchscreen.
Compared to DJI Phantom 3, which was declined in several versions, DJI Phantom 4 is available in a single model.
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