Did DJI just make my Phantom obsolete? | Is the Phantom 3 relevant in 2022?

[@funhouse1077]

I LOVE this drone I have one right now as well as modern mini models but watching this one fly due to it's size is much better for me and fun. I used to have the phantom 3 advanced and that drone had an amazing range, took it out to close to 3 miles once.

[@jordangames8708]

So I should buy a phantom 3 4k for 250$

[@HalfChrome]

@jordangames8708 no. Get a Specta mini.

[@GrandpaCanCook]

I started flying with my son's old Mini, I loved it so I bought a Mini 2; which I enjoyed flying and photographing with. I then got my mirst P3-Pro. It was given to me by a retiring real estate photographer. I love it. This was in late 2022. I updated my phone installed the DJI Go and and works fine. I love the photos and videos. I picked up a couple cheap for spare parts wound up making one out of the combined spare parts. So I now have 2 fully operational P3-Pros and as happy as can be. The 2 controllers I have are different than the one in the video. I don't know if they are older or newer, but they work a treat.

[@HalfChrome]

Excellent. Happy flying.

[@AerialLensVideo]

I would LOVE to fly mine again. Bought it brand new for LOTS of $$ and now it's a paperweight. The P3 Advanced is in perfect condition BUT the app no longer works - a real bummer. Best I can tell, you can't get DJIGo anymore??

[@HalfChrome]

@AerialLensVideo try litchi

[@AerialLensVideo]

@@HalfChrome Thanks! Great idea, and I tried that, too. I've used Litchi for several years (it is GREAT as you probably know), however it is now looking for a valid DJIgo "apk" file on my device. There certainly is such a file onboard the tablet memory, but Litchi apparently does not see it. Still pretty much stuck. Note: Again as you probably know, Litchi once required (I guess still requires) you to have the DJI software only for the initial opening, then DJI can be disabled (with in the opinion of many, it's often unreliable settings and mostly unnecessary download/upload data requirements - often things that are strange to say the least 🕶). DJI Go app has been abandoned I believe?

[@nq0amark138]

I flew my Phantom 3 advanced a while back, it had been a while, but found it to be a real squirrel compared to my Air 2 s. Amazing where the tech has gone in the last five or so years. I will keep it for nostalgia, as it was my first, but I really don't use it anymore for filming anything. Fishing may be a thought though...lol...

[@HalfChrome]

You are right on. I’ll let you know about the fishing

[@NorgeSquad]

I have the Phantom 3 standard I bought when I was 11 years old and Im 21 now. But I still don't know what all functions do. but I might try to update the firmware and use it more. But the range has been my problem with it. I lose signal after like 80 meters

[@freddyhardware840]

What app do you use to connect to the phantom 3 standard?

[@anointgarcia87]

Dji go

[@Cappurniggas]

​@@anointgarcia87Where do you get that app? It hasn't been in the app store for years.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

Hello! Great video. I added it to my 2023 Phantom Fliers playlist, and will be curating more content from pilots still using this platform in 2023. Best regards to you this year!

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks!

[@midiwerks5450]

My Phantom 3 Std. has been in the closet for a few years. I recently hauled it out to see if it was still worth anything. The DJI Go app won't even start on my newer Samsung Galaxy S10+. The batteries won't charge. One battery did the LED flashing 3 times and the other is completely dead. It ended up in the closet because I couldn't get any range out of it the last time I attempted to fly it. I think I'm just buying a new drone.

[@Cappurniggas]

That's exactly where I'm at. The drone and the gimbal. None of my dji stuff works anymore.

[@andrewjoe4284]

Hi, can i get that ? Maybe its better than not being used in your closet

[@chrisrollins2058]

I fly a p3s and i really enjoy it. But now its the pennicle of my drone fleet.

[@rimike82]

Biggest hinderance in the P3S now is the Remote ID, depending on if you want to be compliant and drop the $100 for an add on module to a forced obsolescence drone or intentionally not have it and doing what otherwise get you pinched by the drone police. Its like those sport bikes that drive around with their plate flipped up to not get caught by traffic cameras...

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

I was wondering which app you use for you phantom. Me and my dad decided to get back into flying our phantoms years later and can’t get passed the signing in point in the DJI GO apps and the DJI fly app we tryed connecting in the camera mode but looks like the app is made for the mavic series, don’t know why they made it like that when there thousands of done flyers trying to connect their drones to a app. Any hep is appreciated thanks half chrome. 🤜🏻🤛🏻😎

[@HalfChrome]

I use the GO4 app

[@freddyhardware840]

@@HalfChrome So the GO4 app works on the Phantom 3 standard?

[@HalfChrome]

Yes

[@JOEBlalock23]

Wow a blast from the recent past. That was the scary drone for the Karens. It is the one pictured on all the “NoDrone” signs 😆

[@HalfChrome]

It is.

[@emilegriffith1473]

Now all the phantoms have been made obsolete. Can you still fly them with the app, though?

[@HalfChrome]

Yes

[@4132ize]

The app only works on an older version of Android phone - I use mine and fly it a lot!

[@keluargabangex]

The problem for this drone for filming is the camera can catch the prop while filming while other smaller drone doesnt.

[@HalfChrome]

Yes. That is definitely an issue.

[@HyperHyena88]

Yea and it sees the lights if it's not as bright out, otherwise I love my P3S.

[@casual_golf]

I CANNOT get DJI GO to work for my Phantom 3... ANY SOLUTIONS??? I want to fly it with my camera! I download the app but it WILL NOT open!!

[@HalfChrome]

Delete and try again. Make sure your phone is updated to newest software

[@R_a_v_an_01]

How much cost

[@HyperHyena88]

Still flying my Phantom 3 Standard because it has a kickass long range setup on it and I am a poor bastard 😂 Its a great bird though, I am thinking of upgrading the camera though, anyone know if thats doable ?

[@HalfChrome]

Not really

[@xeltonic9714]

You’re still able to connect it to the DJI GO app?! I can’t get my P3A to connect to my IOS devices :( but the remote and drone can fly without it 🧐

[@crazystevepyrotechnics]

@@xeltonic9714I fly my drone with the app all the time

[@sergiondeeforever]

Great video jack and Chris

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. We had some fun with this

[@daleborne6574]

Is it worth buying a phantom 3 pro used for $300

[@HalfChrome]

Probably not. I’d prefer a mini

[@mjr3695]

Boa noite,moro em Minas Gerais ,Brasil ! Quanto custa uma bateria de Phantom 3 standard aí?

[@papapsadventures6119]

I was given a DJI PHANTOM FC40 last year. I can't find an app to use the camera with my phone. What app are you using?

[@HalfChrome]

Dji Go 4

[@alldroneYT]

FC40 does not have any app if I'm right. Only P2Vision and P2V+ had the oldest dji app named DJI Vision.

[@garyg.2634]

10-14-23 I have the DJI Phantom 3, but the DJI GO app will not open. Im using a Samsung A54 5G android phone. I deleted the app and reloaded it again, still no luck. The moment the app opens, it closes immediately.

[@Musliperanto]

Yeah it's awesome drone

[@rvalyfe7780]

Everything discontinues at some point😂

[@HalfChrome]

Yes it does

[@funhouse1077]

This is the exact same as the mini se. Same specs but better wind resistance. So this one is better than the se

[@HalfChrome]

Nope. Less portable. Not better in the wind. Inferior camera.

[@funhouse1077]

@@HalfChrome not really. The camera is the same. Both are 2.7k and the phantom 3 is more wind resistant. So yes. Better. I have both so I know more than you.

[@HalfChrome]

I also have both. Definitely not the same camera. Similar specs but not the same. The 3 moves a ton in the wind.

[@umbrela_Corp]

What sorta support you even need? Software? Hardware? After years the firmware is so polished, Hardware cheap .... and yes there is thousands of phantom 3 owners who fish with theirs because it's the best value for getting out a line 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MrMattb077]

I have a chance to buy a phantom three pro nearly brand new for $200. Is it still worth it and will it still fly?

[@umbrela_Corp]

@@MrMattb077 yeh sounds good 👍🏾 if using for fishing make sure only use new batteries

[@MrMattb077]

@@umbrela_Corp thank you! I have very little knowledge of quad copters, but I’ve always been interested and I know the brand. I think I’ll grab it, thank you.

[@HalfChrome]

@umbrela_Corp good deal if it works

[@conchienphat9947]

Wow i love phantom standart

[@HalfChrome]

It’s a good old drone

[@angrygaragemechanic]

So don't bother buying used?

[@HalfChrome]

Actually you can get really good deals on used and refurbished drones.

[@angrygaragemechanic]

@@HalfChrome Yeah I just was curious if it was worth buying a phantom used for a first time drone owner.

[@HalfChrome]

For less than $300 sure.

[@korling99]

Phantom 2 was a better drone in my opinion - I owned both, still have the Phantom 2

[@HalfChrome]

The P2 was the first DJI drone I ever flew

[@ssb73q]

Hi, that is a quick DJI path to a vasectomy. lol

[@HalfChrome]

Not covered by most insurance plans

[@retromodernart4426]

@@HalfChrome You just demondtarted the DJI implementation of the CCP "One drone, no child" policy.