Owners of DJI’s Phantom or Inspire drones love the robust, smart functions, high resolution camera, gimbal capabilities, and the steady composure these drones boast in the face of wind. But setup, breakdown and packing up are cumbersome—a significant downside when traveling. Enter the DJI Mavic Pro…

DJI Mavic Pro is a drone dream come true for travelers and on-the-go photographers!

DJI has answered our prayers with the launch of the DJI Mavic Pro, its first packable drone. The Mavic is small, around the size of a wine bottle, and its legs and arms fold neatly into the drone making it the clear winner in terms of portability.

Do not be fooled by its size, however. The DJI Mavic Pro camera is tiny, but is still able to capture 12 megapixel still shots and 4K video. Its automated “tricks” include ActiveTrack, Gesture Mode, and TapFly. Gesture Mode lets you command the drone to track you and take a photo by making small gestures with your hand (your own personal hands-free selfie stick).

The Mavic has a range of 4 miles and a top speed of 40 miles an hour, only slightly slower than the Phantom 4’s 44 miles/hour. Flying time has been recorded anywhere between 24-27 minutes, which is significantly longer than any of its competitors.If you purchase the Combo Set, you also receive: extra blades, a sleek carrying case (no bigger than a large fanny pack), 2 batteries, a charging hub, and a car charger.

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Bottom Line: The DJI Mavic Pro is an amazing drone for its tiny size and is sure to become a travel companion for any drone enthusiast. And people are taking notice. At $999 on Amazon, it has sold out, been restocked, and sold out again. Its next shipping date is scheduled for February 2017, and everyone who owns one has attested to its superiority.

It seems DJI has done it again, and has confirmed that great things really do come in small packages!

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Of course, comparing the two versions of the DJI Phantom 3 is less exciting than checking out the upgrades both versions sport compared to the DJI Phantom 2.

Comparing the DJI Phantom 3 to the Phantom 2

The DJI Phantom 3 features a lot of little tune-ups that yield a smoother ride and better flying..  Besides having a more stable base for landing landings and take off, the Phantom 3’s electric motors have been upgraded to provide more power and control. This extra oomph is audible during the boot process when preparing for take-off, and noticeable once you start buzzing the bird around. With added “go,” though,” you’re going to need added “stop,” and DJI has made upgrades with the brakes, as well.

The Phantom 3’s Air Brake Technology is a great addition for those that appreciate better handling. The drone can make even quicker directional changes while also compensating for that added horsepower, allowing quick stops.

Upgraded DJI Pilot App

The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and Professional operates off of the DJI pilot app; the same interface used to fly the DJI Inspire 1.  This new application provides a user-friendly interface and upgraded features. The Return To Home (RTH) option is a useful tool to get your Phantom 3 back quickly. While our pilots tend to like to do things “manually,” we’re not ashamed to admit we love this feature: it works great and is easy to use! There have been many instances of fly aways due to loss of link, or a low battery, and in earlier phantom models this aspect was implemented as failsafe. Now DJI has turned this into a workable feature in form of a button located on the controller.

Some other features we’re enjoying include: auto takeoff and landing, customizable switches, image capturing buttons, flight simulator, and an improved battery status bar indicator that incorporates the Customizable Return to Home feature.

DJI Phantom 3 Improves on the Original

Spending time with the drone, the DJ I Phantom 3 developers really put a lot of thought refining aspects of the Phantom 2. Flying the Phantom 3 really is an exciting-new-fun experience. I will bring a smile to your face every time.

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One thing to consider about when upgrading to the Phantom 3 from the Phantom 2 is battery compatibility.  The Phantom 3 Advanced and Professional  use a four cell LiPo battery–not the three cell used by the Phantom 2.

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