DJI Phantom 4 Pro / 4 Pro+

5-direction obstacle avoidance ; Excellent camera ; Plentiful flight modes ; Long flight time ; Outstanding range

Optional touchscreen controller is a $300 add-on

Without a doubt, DJI’s Phantom 4 Pro is one of the best drones in existence today — if not the best. It’s the only drone with omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, and the camera outdoes every other drone in this class. Eventually it’ll be overshadowed,...

Long-distance control. Return-to-home. Forward and rear obstacle detection. Automated flight modes. High-performance Sport mode. 24mm lens. Subject recognition and tracking. 60fps 4K video. 20MP Raw and JPG images. 1-inch sensor camera. Remote with...

Expensive. Side sensors limited in functionality. Integrated tablet suffers from occasional crashes and slowness. Maps only visible if preloaded over Wi-Fi.

There are certainly some reasons to opt for the Phantom 4 Pro+. Production companies that don't want to have a smartphone or tablet dedicated to each member of its Phantom fleet are certainly candidates. But for the average user who already has an...

The is a professional-quality camera drone in a package that will be familiar to anyone who has used any of the many iterations of DJI's Phantom series. However, the is likely a better choice for most people.

Top quality, stable video, great flight performance

Expensive

The offers all of the field leading video quality and flight performance of the , but with a stripped down controller. If you want top notch video and don't mind sacrificing the convenience of a built in controller screen, the can save you a decent...

Large 1-inch 20MP sensor Fast and powerful drone Shoots 4K/60p video at 100Mbps

Pricier than the Mavic 2 Pro Large and bulky Longer setup than foldable drones

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 remains a highly capable drone for both stills and video production thanks to its 1-inch sensor, adjustable aperture, mechanical shutter and up to 4K/60p video capture. With speed, power and highly responsive controls, it's a...

Camera features, easy-to-master flight controls and upgrades on the previous generation prove that DJI knows what it's doing.

Sticker price and investing in additional batteries means the Phantom 4 Pro doesn't come cheap.

The price puts it just outside of "entry level," but the Phantom 4 Pro is a no-brainer if you're serious about drone photography.

The Phantom 4 Pro uses titanium alloy and magnesium alloy construction to increase the rigidity of the airframe while it reduces weight. It employs a FlightAutonomy system with dual rear sensors and infrared sensing systems for a 5-direction obstacle...

Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Simple Controls