Monday, September 7, 2015

DJI Phantom 3 STANDARD is Released for $699

We all expected that (due to the previously released Phantom-3 model-names) a Standard edition would eventually be released. I'm no DJI expert, but it looks like the main difference between the Standard and Advanced/Professional is the RC-radio and non-Lightbridge video transmission system ... it seems more like the Phantom-2 (but still a bit better).


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Compare the Phantom  Series

Phantom 3 Pro./Adv.

Phantom 3 Standard

Phantom 2 Vision+

Price

USD $999 (Advanced)
USD $1,259 (Professional)

USD $699

Discontinued

Created For

High-level aerial photography and cinematography

Beginners & First-time pilots

Beginners & First-time pilots

In The Box

1. Phantom 3 Professional or Advanced Aircraft
2. Phantom 3 Pro./Adv. Remote Controller
3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal
4. Built-in Camera Captures 4K (Pro) or HD (Adv) video & 12.4M Photos
5. DJI Lightbridge Video Downlink, 2km range
6. 4S 15.2V 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery
7. Four Pairs of Propellers

1. Phantom3 Aircraft
2. Phantom 3 Standard Remote Controller
3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal
4. Built-in HD Camera Captures 1080p HD video & 12M Photo
5. 2.4G WiFi Video Downlink, 1km range
6. 4S 15.2V 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery
7. Four Pairs of Propellers

1. Phantom2 Aircraft
2. Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller
3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal
4. Built-in HD Camera Captures HD Video & 14M Photos
5. External 2.4G WiFi Video Downlink, 700m range
6. 3S 11.1V 5200mAh Intelligent Flight Battery
7. Four Pairs of Propellers

Aircraft

Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers)

350 mm

350 mm

350 mm

Weight: (Including Battery and Propellers)

1280 g

1216 g

1242 g

LiPo Battery

4S, 15.2V, 68WH 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery

4S, 15.2V, 68WH 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery

3S, 11.1V, 57WH 5200mAh Intelligent Flight Battery

Charger

Remote and Flight Battery Charger
Professional: 100W Charger
Advanced: 57W Charger

57W Flight Battery Charger
Remote is charged via USB

50W Flight Battery Charger
Remote is charged via USB

Flight Time

About 23 mins

About 25 mins

About 23 mins

Max. Flight Speed

16m/s

16m/s

15m/s

Positioning Module

Outdoors Positioning Module

GPS+GLONASS Dual Positioning Module

GPS Positioning Module

GPS Positioning Module

Vision Positioning Module

Vision Positioning System with ultrasonic sensors (Position holding without GPS)

No

No

Hover Accuracy

Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m
Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Vertical: +/- 0.5 m
Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Vertical: +/-0.8m
Horizontal: +/- 2.5m

Camera

Sensor

Sony Exmor R BSI 1/2.3", Effective pixels 12.4M (Total pixels 12.76M)

Panasonic Smart FSI 1/2.3", Effective pixels 12M (Total pixels 12M)

Aptina 1/2.3 ", Effective pixels14M

Video Resolution

Phantom 3 Professional
UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60
Phantom 3 Advanced
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

2.7Kp3029.997)(2704*1520)
FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30
HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

FHD: 1080p30 and 720p

Max. Image Size

4000 x 3000

4000 x 3000

4384 × 3288

Lens

FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8
focus at ∞

FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8
focus at ∞

FOV 140° f/2.8
focus at ∞

Filter Ring

Yes, Removable to Allow for ND Filters

No

No

Remote Controller & Video Downlink


Dedicated Buttons on Remote

Return Home Button

Yes

Return Home Switch

No

Video Recoding Button

Yes

No

No

Shutter Button

Yes

No

No

Playback Button

Yes

No

No

Flight Mode Switch

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gimbal Dial

Yes

Yes

Yes

2 Dedicated Customizable buttons

Yes

No

No

Max Transmission Distance

2000 m (outdoors and unobstructed)

CE500m
FCC
1000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

CE400m
FCC
800m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Transmission System

Built-in DJI Lightbridge Video Downlink

Built-in DJI WiFi Video Downlink

External DJI WiFi Video Downlink

Video Transmission Distance

2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

FCC: 1000m
CE: 500m (outdoors and unobstructed, flight altitude 120m)

500-700m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Max. Video Bitrate

Phantom 3 Professional10Mbps
Phantom 3 Advanced
2Mbps

2Mbps

500Kbps

Max FPV Preview Quality:

HD 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

HD 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

SD 480P @ 30fps(depending on conditions and mobile device)

App

Mobile App

DJI GO

DJI GO

DJI VISION

Intelligent Flight Modes

Follow Me
Point of Interest
Waypoints
Course Lock
Home Lock

Follow Me
Point of Interest
Waypoints
Course Lock
Home Lock

Course Lock
Home Lock
Ground Station

 
1.         Max Transmission Distance was measured in a test environment and is for reference only. Actual values may vary depending on local flight conditions.
2.         Max Flight Time was measured in a test environment and is for reference only. Actual values may vary depending on local flight conditions.

Here is some sample Phantom-3 Standard footage. If you are looking for an entry-level, pre-built quad, and Aerial Photography (AP) is all you are really into ... it's looking pretty good. If your connection supports it, try 1080p and full-screen.



Anyone else notice how stable the train-station video was?
 

3 comments:

  1. Hi
    I am having same version of CX 20 with the board APM252_v5.0 but connecting telemetry, i don't see any signal coming from the UART, i tried reversing TX and RX, but no change. Only the power LED in the transmitter telemetry is glowing, the TX/RX LED glow for a fraction of second when the power is fed.
    I am doubting whether UART is the right pin to be used, or it there any other pin to be used. I have also upgrade the firmware with the latest version of the APM...may be in the upgraded version, the UART port is not used as telemetry?

    Thanks in advance for you help.

    Regards
    Nazir KHAN

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  2. Read this carefully, especially about verifying VCC voltage pins. Other 2 pins will be signal. Most wires in "cables from store" will need to be switched to connect to 252_v5.0 Uart port.

    http://quadcopter-robotics.blogspot.com/2015/09/new-nova-modding-for-flight.html

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    1. Street price on DJI Phantom 3 Standard (RTF) is now $499 or lower at most retailers ... wow. That's hard to beat for what you get (quad-copter, radio, 3D gimbal and nice camera).

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