DJI Mavic Pro Platinum versus Original MP - Flight Time Comparison

[@MoiraOBrien]

I haven't yet seen any comparisons with Platinum using old blades - noise and duration.... Would be interesting to compare against MP with old and new props to see the ESC effect.

[@FlytPath]

I'll think about adding that test.

[@chancho00]

Also take in consideration that if you had the regular mavic for a while now the battery has already lost some of the capacity, even new batteries when they are sitting on the store shelf they degrade a little bit, and mavic platinum battery is completely new

[@bloodsthicker5651]

I've been wondering which to get for a while now. After looking into it,I've just bought the regular pro flymore pack and an extra batt.so although I'm missing 3,6,9 mins with the 3 batts, I've got another 20 now. Oh,and the platinum blades on the pro do lower the noise lvl,so bought them too.

[@abbasali-lz7qc]

I did it well. I was looking for him. Thank you very much and my regards from Iraq

[@abassali7573]

🇮🇶🇨🇳🇮🇶🇨🇳✌✌

[@abbasali-lz7qc]

My respect to the great Chinese people

[@abbasali-lz7qc]

I wish you all the best and continue and details about other aircraft products and battery power

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Addas

[@abbasali-lz7qc]

Thank you for the kindness There is a question I'm from Iraq How do I get one from this plane? Mavic Platinum with? respect ..

[@goneviral6037]

Best comparison ever! Great job sir!!! Be proud of this test it was perfect!

[@FlytPath]

Mike Neuzil thanks Mike

[@offmymeds9621]

Thumbs up bra , gr8 real life comparison! Like always keep rolling out these GR8 informative video's , there much appreciated!!!!

[@FlytPath]

S. Kingsbury thanks I appreciate that

[@sorka95032]

Would really like to see this test with the pro and pro platinum both with the noise noise props. If done at the same time like this, then done twice by swapping batteries to rule out battery capacity differences which isn't always accurate to what is reported by the BMS.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Hi Aldryn, this confirms that DJI doesn´t lie with the specs. And that´s really good. And can make all of us confident in the future regarding the info they provide. Thanks for the test Aldryn and cheers from Argentina

[@FlytPath]

Yup exactly

[@robertcalloway6685]

If I were a first time Mavic Pro buyer, I would buy the Platinum. But, since i have the original Mavic Pro, three more minutes of flight time is not very significant, considering that I almost always bring it back at 30% battery. Thus, I will wait for the Mavic Pro 2.

[@goneviral6037]

Robert Calloway I bought a pro even after I bought a platinum and canceled the order on the platinum because the money I saved could buy 2 batteries and fly 50min more on those extra batteries!

[@Griffon69110]

Did the same Mike and went for Combo Fly More with the bucks saved! :)

[@endoro-id4ey]

Robert Calloway mavic pro 2???

[@CalvinHodgson]

Saw the Fly More Combo for $899 on Adorama for the Mavic Pro and jumped on that like a cat catching a mouse. $899 vs $1399. The choice was easy.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Well done Aldryn! Thanks! I really love my MAVIC Pro!!! Cheers from Argentina!

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Gaston. One day I'll get to Argentina.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

You´ll really like this country, Aldryn!!! Thanks again for your excellent videos! And keep on enjoying (and testing!) your new toy! That wonderful Mavic Platinum! Cheers from Argentina

[@BruceChristianson-PhotoLogic]

Another fine video, professionally done with as close to real world as possible for testing. I'm wondering if the Platinum Low-Noise Props are a good idea for the Mavic Pro, since they were not designed for those ESCs. I'm a little leery of putting anything on a DJI drone that wasn't originally designed for it.

[@FlytPath]

Havent had any issues yet.

[@johnmcneal9477]

Great side by side test. You should charge both batteries over night and then switch them and do the test again.

[@SpencerCollection]

thanks again for sharing this real comparison

[@FlytPath]

Mark Spencer np thanks for watching

[@CostantinoLenzi]

always very good and professional videos thanks

[@FlytPath]

I appreciate that

[@Retset]

Perfect real world test. As it is, I have the MP and my only upgrade will be the props. Now, when we can get a Mavic with a 20MP 1" sensor ... That will be when they see the colour of my money!

[@kafadek825]

Thanks for sharing. Would have been liked to see you switch batteries an run the test again.

[@FlytPath]

Kafa Dek I'll try to do more tests

[@rickydrone9274]

Thanks for all of your great videos. I am a senior at 63 yrs old and just purchased a Mavic Pro - Fly More combo. This is my first drone, so I bought a toy model to acclamate to flying. Can't wait to get the Mavic up but I am being super patient at learning the sport and the software for the Mavic. I am thinking of adding the new blades eventually. I think that, along with the constant firmware upgrades will certainly improve the flight time and performamce of the Pro. Who knows, maybe this Grandpop will be a candidate for a Phantom 4 Pro in a few years. Or maybe a DJI space quad.....😁😎😁

[@Sergio-rn7os]

Open Eyes And Ears why didn't you get the platinum what people haven't reviewed is that the platinum has A.C. motors instead of D.C. motors. If you can you should trade it.

[@FlytPath]

Open Eyes And Ears thanks for the comments and for watching

[@boldalx5351]

So I'll go the cheaper route and keep my mavic pro and buy another battery.Thx

[@lowhombre]

Another awesome review, thanks for confirming that👍🏼can’t wait for mine hopefully it ships this week.

[@FlytPath]

pat lucas np thanks for watchig

[@Jdlucas44]

Great comparison video, I've been on the fence to purchase either Mavic Pro and leaning towards the Platinum version.

[@FlytPath]

John D Lucas happy flying John

[@wosadobn]

can you do another video mavic pro with platinum props vs mavic platinum-flight time comparison ?

[@themasked7384]

Great video!

[@j24mike]

i would be interested in seeing what would happen, IF? you put the platinum battery and with the low noise props on the Pro. then also put the regular props and pro battery on the platinum and the see the results of that.

[@FlytPath]

Mike Powell I might try that

[@zuripig7047]

FlytPath please do!

[@alexrothbard4324]

You should do the same test but put the new props on the mavic pro to see if its more the props or more the speed controllers causing the increased efficiency.

[@FlytPath]

Watch my previous video labeled low noise propellers.

[@adamcornejo7677]

Love your videos... I have a question are they going to release a mavic Pro 2

[@he15rgp81]

Stunning test, One thing I did note was the the DJI Mavic Pro seemed to produce a touch more visible down draft onto the Card Lift off Area The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum ( Just my Thought ) I think the air flow might be cleaner off the "New Blade Profile" on the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum , For me Its a plus point .I about to Buy The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Fly more Combo and it will be my first Drone.

[@he15rgp81]

The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum dose fly lower at time but it air draft is a lot cleaner. having flown RC Helicopters I notice this more than most might A CW but I say that with all due respect the the fellow readers. They are both Stunning tools for like minded Photographers.

[@he15rgp81]

I know that A CW for other reviews On You tube that show the Camera Imagery, I In my honest opinion feel the images are Sharper brighter And Stunning viewed on My iMac 27" 5 k Screen, now I am Not Boasting A CW I get to know which looks better On The Kit I own & The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum will be used with. and the cost is not Much more Truth be Told,The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Fly more Combo Is In My Budget and its not a Bad choice for a First Done . In Fact I do belive its the "Best For My Money" and the most Solid Platform for My needs. Which Is Much like those of FlytPath Though here In The UK. It will work well with My iphone 6s Plus and my iPad Pro 12.9" and my mind is made up "IT IS The One For Me."

[@he15rgp81]

I fully Understand you A CW The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Fly more Combo will be ordered this week and the iphone X is arriving on Xmas Day But I can not say I know I am Getting one for The holiday. At 62 I'm happy with a bit of string in between two Bake Bean Tins as It would only brings back happy time or memories of when I was young age 11 watching a 11" Pye Black and white TV In my Mothers Living room. Both Are No longer in my life but they were happy days. untill the picture rolled and rolled until my father kick the TV and it stopped .

[@he15rgp81]

Now I think its time we stopped reply to each other on FlytPath comments area ITS NOT FAIR ON HIM.

[@FlytPath]

Ya I did notice a little more down draft from Mavic compared to Platinum

[@HungPham-dx3jh]

great video! thanks.

[@donaldmartim6249]

Hung Pham nice video but .you just hovered them flying them makes a big difference when comparing drones .but it looks like the mavric is better beacue it landed exactly on the mat were as the platiom didn't but I still like my mavric over the platiom not much of a difference

[@HungPham-dx3jh]

yep, i keep my mavic pro but will be getting new low noise props.

[@FlytPath]

Hung Pham thanks 👍

[@pauliedriver4127]

GREAT STUFF BUD! Im a newbie & thanks to your page & a couple other great yt i have a platinum coming. i figured the efficiency factor was worth $100.

[@FlytPath]

Happy flying Paulie

[@zephir]

Thanks for sharing! Btw, I really love your thumbnails, they’re really attractive!! Do you have a template that you could share please?

[@FlytPath]

Zéphir [Chaîne perso] thank you very much. No template. I just make them my self in Photoshop after each video.

[@zephir]

FlytPath alright thanks anyway, what’s the font that you use though?

[@BjEddy1]

you did a vid on DB levels on your Mavic Pro,, new props vs old props,, it was great info,, have you compared these 2 in that way? I keep seeing weird articles claiming the Platinum is 60% quieter, but I would have to have both to see :-) your thoughts? I did just receive the new props but have not flown yet,

[@FlytPath]

Ya I did a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamUZ4OQgtR3sNE

[@BjEddy1]

I saw that, it was great,, but you have both a Mavic Pro and a Platinum,,, that's really my question, is the Platinum 60% quieter? I read an article today stating its quieter because of the props + motor speed changes,

[@BjEddy1]

thanks for replying, I think I am asking my question in the wrong way,,

[@cathyann1601]

Excellent! I watched this with great interest as I do with all of your videos! +-3minutes doesn't matter to me, so will be getting the original Mavic Pro should the price drop with the Platinum model now out. Thank you so much for doing these videos!

[@FlytPath]

Cathryn Wagner thanks for watching. You can't go wrong with either one

[@oibal60]

Thanks for this.

[@jasonolson419]

Can you put new props on MP? Have you compared?

[@FlytPath]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamUZ4OQgtR3sNE

[@jasonolson419]

Ok saw the sound comparison. How about flight time with new props? Does it improve?

[@FlytPath]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3PNoKCkeZWMmrM

[@Hargak]

I'd love to see the props swapped to see how much they improve things (or degrade)

[@FirstTry379]

Hovering, especially in windy conditions consumes the more power than cruising flight. I'm sure that the advertising about the longer flight time by DJI was in ideal conditions (i.e. no wind, cruising flight, low altitude). I think the new 3 axis gimbal, upgraded software and more efficient ESC's are worth waiting for if your in the market now. I agree if you already have a PRO, it's not enough improvement to make you want to buy a platinum. This was an informative video and a good test. Thank you

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Ray

[@JCGray52]

Great video as always! I just recently purchased my Mavic Pro (Fly More Kit) knowing the Platinum version was just weeks away from being released. Although I do have a private pilot fixed wing license and love photography, I am a newbie to the really fascinating and exciting world of flying drones with amazing photographic capabilities. Cost was not a factor in my decision to purchase the Mavic Pro over the Platinum version. Besides being a little impatient due to wanting to capture some Fall colors here in Ohio, I was concerned about possible "technology glitches" (new ESC) that the new Platinum version may or may not have in the short term. Regardless, both versions of this drone seem amazing and are supported by a great company (DJI). You indicated that you started the Mavic Pro "Original" with 98% battery while you started the Mavic Pro Platinum with 99% battery. Also, the number of cycles were slightly different for each battery. It would have been interesting to see the flight time difference if both batteries were 100% and exchanged between each other considering they are compatible with each other. (i.e. Mavic Pro Original battery on Platinum and Mavic Pro Platinum battery on Mavic Pro original. Exchanging the propellors between each platform at the same time would also provide for an interesting comparison in flight times. (BTW, really enjoyed your sound comparison video with the new Mavic Platinum propellors). Given that the new Mavic Platinum Pro propellors are 4 DB quieter, they also may be adding the overall battery efficiency (flight time) of the drone through less wind resistance while providing equal lift capabilities. Rotating propellors are really not that much different in terms of physics when compared to fixed winged aircraft. If this is the case, original Mavic Pro owners may benefit to some degree simply by using the newly designed Mavic Pro Platinum propellors. For us "newbies", choosing either version of the Mavic Pro is or will be an exhilarating experience. There are soooo... many things to learn about the drone in the beginning that worrying about 3 minutes extra flight time is relatively inconsequential IMHO. As a newbie.....I am still very conservative on my flight times and normally return well before 15%. An experienced drone pilot and photographer may find more value in the extra flight time in critical shots. For beginner drone/photography enthusiasts, I highly recommend concentrating on the flying aspects/skills/safety of your drone first. Forget about the photography/video settings until you really feel you can fly your drone in a safe and controlled manner in all conditions....even in ATTI mode.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

So it doesn’t hit the advertised 30 minute flight time for the Platinum. Thx

[@jeremyweate1969]

Interesting! Do you think the new platinum blades added to the Pro would increase flight time? I guess there is no way to test if you only have one Pro, right?

[@Tom44224]

He could just test it twice as long as the wind stays about the same.

[@Tom44224]

Never mind, he's already tested it.

[@jeremyweate1969]

Ah yes - didn't see that video. You get another minute - just about worth it! Thanks.

[@FlytPath]

Jeremy Weate ya it was in my previous video

[@dangnabitable]

So if theoretically, you fly the platinum with the MP battery...it should achieve the additional 3 min too right?

[@Sergio-rn7os]

dangnabitable the mavic platinum has A.C. motors which has less moving parts the D.C. motor that the mavic pro uses has gears instead of one shaft like the platinum. Takes less energy to move increasing time.

[@FlytPath]

I'll try that

[@zuripig7047]

aameps G37 you have no idea what you're talking about lol

[@RedLeon22]

Nice Vid thx for this :-)

[@FlytPath]

You're welcome

[@truenorth365]

Great video! Intresting to watch, but I´ll think I pass on the Platinum and wait for the "Mavic 2". Thanks for sharing!

[@miguelv.8446]

Can you try them in sport mode(less things running in the background) might help increase battery time? Thanks for the flight comparison.

[@jeremycbr1000rr]

Would love to see with same props to truly see how much difference just esc's make?

[@Sawlon]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FlytPath]

Sawlon thanks for watching

[@olegvassilev]

Could say what was the initial capacity (real current cap seen from DJI GO app) of each battery?

[@FlytPath]

Oleg Vassilev I did in the video 👍

[@satikass]

The difference seems to be caused by your old Mavic battery wear. New batteries get 22/23ish minutes of flight.

[@FlytPath]

satikass I wouldn’t really call 4 cycles an old battery.

[@satikass]

Ok, thats weird. My battery with 20-30 cycles gives 22-23 minutes. Something is off. E: Old Mavic ofc.

[@kniefi]

satikass look how windy it is at test location in the video. If both mavics have to fight the wind constantly, it could easily mean 2 - 4min less flying time. If one would want to find out real maximum hover-time, one would have to do it indoors. In a gymnasium for example.

[@edgeorgii]

what about the noise, is the mavic platinum more silent?

[@FlytPath]

ed. georgii yes it's a lot quieter. Watch my previous video about noise

[@jimcanino2567]

Great video cool son

[@floodedstrand]

Have to buy the new one

[@mr.thinkpracticle9596]

Mavic platinum active track... pls do a video

[@whydothisrightnow629]

Should I buy a mavic platinum

[@FlytPath]

Stacee B sure why not.

[@whydothisrightnow629]

Wow one day ago I thought the platinum was older

[@rekunta]

It’s time like these I am glad I wasn’t....well, couldn’t afford, to be an early adopter. Flight time isn’t too important to me as is the noise reduction, especially when it’s only 3 minutes and I have back-up batteries. I’m more concerned with annoying people when I’m flying than anything else. If they can’t hear it until it’s close, all’s good.

[@FlytPath]

Just fly away from people

[@RideAlongside]

Black mountain ranch park!

[@FlytPath]

Ride Alongside yup

[@RideAlongside]

FlytPath I'm out there riding mountain bikes every Monday at 545pm.

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

Length matters...even with the Mavic Platinum

[@techgajetworld]

Love iy

[@sethyvlogger]

I love dji mavic pro

[@FlytPath]

dji drone me too

[@geekyglen]

It is annoying that you have one, but you can't get one in north america.

[@Besterjohnc]

new sub from me!

[@FlytPath]

Thanks Bester

[@vapurade]

No landing pads? No worries, flat rate box to the rescue!

[@FlytPath]

traxxas908 I keep it real. Lol

[@WhoCaresWinsAgain]

Did you use brand new batteries in both Mavics? If not battery run time is highly dependent on the age and number of cycles of the batteries.

[@FlytPath]

Man I guess you didn't watch it. lol. I talk about it in the video.

[@BAcHIGU_]

Hmmmm 3 mins does not justify 100 dollars more.

[@joshuaschaefer9640]

But 3 minutes more with the platinum having 9% more battery when you took off!!!! So about 1 and 1/2 minutes more than the mavic

[@FlytPath]

Joshua Schaefer where did you get 9% from? 2:56 I launch the Mavic pro at 98% and the Platinum at 99%

[@joshuaschaefer9640]

FlytPath I didn't listen good enough, sorry! I like the video :)

[@FlytPath]

Joshua Schaefer np thanks for watching

[@SunriseSearcher]

Well we actually are waiting for a 1080p 60fps comparison. Who cares about 3 mins of Flight time when we have 2-3 batteries...

[@boenkyo]

Think about it, if you have 3 batteries that's 9 minutes of added flight time compared to the standard Mavic. Almost half a battery!

[@SunriseSearcher]

びれもこ Think about it. With the extra 100$ the Platinum costs...you get a full battery which is 10 times the 3 minutes you get with the Platinum. So again, who cares about the 3 minutes...the real deal is 1080p 60fps.

[@boenkyo]

Of course you can buy another battery, but that's not the point. The point is that 3 minutes is more than you think. And you should care, since an added 3 minutes means that DJI are getting better and that future products will continue to improve.

[@SunriseSearcher]

びれもこ Excuse me sir but your argument was buying 3 batteries and getting half the flight time. My argument is with buying just one... I am sorry I cannot continue this conversation. Its too low quality for me.

[@boenkyo]

You would need 4 batteries for the standard Mavic to get a better flight time than a Platinum with 3 batteries, so not just 1 like you were saying. And getting half the flight time with 3 batteries??? How does that make sense? xD But yeah, I understand now why this conversation is "too low quality". Maybe you should upgrade it to 1080p 60fps? I bet the quality will blow you away xD

[@yungmgtow5761]

3 minutes = 300 dollars

[@sergeig685]

$100