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Type |
Quadcopter |
Quadcopter |
Hexacopter |
Quadcopter |
Mini-Quadcopter |
Best for |
Aerial Photography/Videography |
Aerial Videography/Photography |
Aerial Photography/Videography |
High-level cinematography and aerial photography |
Learning |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Intermediate/Advanced even though beginners may fly it |
All |
Beginner |
Table of Contents Advanced Aircraft Features |
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Flight Time |
23 minutes |
25 minutes |
25 minutes |
28 minutes |
7 minutes |
Number of Rotors |
4 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
Max Ascent Speed |
5 m/s |
10 m/s |
5 m/s |
6 m/s |
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Max Descent Speed |
3 m/s |
3 m/s |
4 m/s |
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Max Speed |
16 m/s |
24.6 m/s |
10 m/s |
20 m/s |
14.3 m/s |
Payload Capacity |
300 grams |
420 grams |
462 grams |
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Maximum Flying Altitude |
6,000 meters |
122 meters |
122 meters |
6,000 meters |
50 meters |
Maximum Operating Temperature |
40°C |
45°C |
40°C |
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Advanced Flight Features |
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Ready To Fly | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bind And Fly | No | No | No | No | No |
GPS Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Altitude Hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Position Hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Flight Planning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Autonomous Flight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Follow Me Capable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Automatic Landing | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Return To Home | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Collision Avoidance | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Headless Mode | No | No | No | No | No |
Streaming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Drone Physical Attributes |
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Weight |
1,280 grams |
1,500 grams |
1,850 grams |
1,380 grams |
916 grams |
Dimensions |
18 x 13 x 8 inches |
20 x 16.5 x 11 inches |
520 x 457 x 294 mm |
15 x 8.7 x 12.8 inches |
310 x 310 x 80 mm |
Wingspan (mm) |
590 mm |
460 mm |
410 mm |
438 mm |
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Body Material |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Carbon Fiber |
Magnesium |
Plastic |
Rotor Material |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Carbon Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
Plastic |
Available Colors |
White |
Black |
Black |
White |
White |
Camera Basics And Attributes |
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Still Camera Resolution |
12 megapíxels |
Depending on external camera |
12 megapíxels |
12 megapíxels |
2 megapíxels |
Max Video Resolution |
4K |
Depending on external camera |
4K |
4K |
720p |
Stabilization |
3 axis |
3 axis |
3 axis |
3 axis |
6 axis |
Lens Field of View |
94 degrees |
Depending on external camera |
115 degrees |
94 degrees |
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Lens Focal Length |
20 mm |
Depending on external camera |
14 mm |
20 mm |
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Lens Aperture |
f/2.8 |
Depending on external camera |
f/2.8 |
f/2.8 |
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Sensor |
Sony EXMOR 1/2.3″ |
Depending on external camera |
1/2.3” |
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Camera Control Range |
-90 to +30° |
Depending on external camera |
-90 to +30° |
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Supported SD Card Types |
Micro SD |
Micro SD |
Micro SD |
Micro SD |
Micro SD |
Controller Basics And Attributes |
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Operating Range |
2,000 meters |
805 meters |
1,000 meters |
5,000 meters |
50 meters |
Controller Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
2.4 GHz |
Control System |
Remote Control + Phone/Tablet |
Remote Control + Phone/Tablet |
Remote Control |
Remote Control + Phone/Tablet |
Remote Control |
Mobile App Name |
DJI Pilot |
3DR SOLO |
DJI GO |
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Minimum Operating System Compatibility |
iOS 8.0 Android 4.12 |
Android 4.3 iOS 8.0 |
Android 4.1 iOS 8.0 |
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Controller Battery Capacity |
6,000 mAh |
2,600 mAh |
8,700 mAh |
6,000 mAh |
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Receiver Sensitivity |
-101 dBm |
23 dBm |
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Controller Battery Type |
Lithium Polymer 2S |
Lithium-ion |
Lithium Polymer |
Lithium Polymer 2S |
AA Batteries |
Mobile Device Holder |
Smartphone Tablet |
Smartphone Tablet |
Smartphone Tablet |
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Controller Voltage |
7.4 V |
7.2 V |
3.6 V |
7.4 V |
6 V |
Controller Amperage |
1.2 A |
1.2 A |
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Transmitter Power |
20 dBm |
23 dBm |
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Battery Basics And Attributes |
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Battery Capacity |
4,480 mAh |
5,200 mAh |
5,400 mAh |
5,350 mAh |
500 mAh |
Battery Weight |
365 grams |
500 grams |
462 grams |
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Battery Type |
Lithium Polymer 4S |
Lithium Polymer |
Lithium Polymer 4S |
Lithium Polymer 4S |
Lithium Polymer |
Battery Power |
100 V |
15 V |
14.8 V |
15.2 V |
4 V |
Battery Charger Voltage |
17.4 V |
14.8 V |
17.4 V |
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Vision Positioning System (Only for DJI Phantom Models) |
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Maximum Altitude |
300 cm |
1,000 cm |
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Operating Range |
300 cm |
1,000 cm |
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Maximum Velocity |
8 m/s |
10 m/s |
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Operating Environment |
Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) |
Surfaces with a clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) |
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Photography And Video Details |
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Shutter Speed Range |
1/8000 – 8 seconds |
Depending on external camera |
1/8000 – 1/30 seconds |
1/8000 to 8 seconds |
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Photo ISO Range |
100 – 1600 |
Depending on external camera |
100 – 1600 |
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Photo File Formats |
DNG JPEG |
Depending on external camera |
DNG JPEG |
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Photography Modes |
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Depending on external camera |
Single Shot |
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Max Image Size |
4000 x 3000 |
Depending on external camera |
4000 × 3000 |
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VR Headset Compatible |
Depending on external camera |
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Live View |
Depending on external camera |
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Live View Quality |
720p |
Depending on external camera |
720p |
720p |
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Live View Speed |
30 frames per second |
Depending on external camera |
30 frames per second |
60 frames per second |
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Live View Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
Depending on external camera |
5.8 GHz |
5.8 GHz |
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Video ISO Range |
100 – 3200 |
Depending on external camera |
100-3200 |
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Video File Formats |
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Depending on external camera |
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Maximum Bitrate of Video Storage |
60 Mbps |
Depending on external camera |
60 Mbps |
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Video Recording Modes |
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Depending on external camera |
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 24p, 25p, 30p |
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720p (1280 x 720): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p |
Miscellaneous Aircraft Specification |
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Software Type |
Proprietary |
Open Source |
Proprietary |
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Replacement Parts Available |
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EIRP |
100 mW |
200 mW |
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Technical Support Available |
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