DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review - Is It The Perfect Drone?

[@UncleDoug]

Excellent video, packed with informative technical content. Thanks for posting :)

[@danieldust312]

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+Mia Hannah Thought I saw it on Second Chance (2016- ), one scene - at the gate?..:)

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[@hylianchriss]

VERY professional review, and just video in general. I am thinking about buying either a DJI Phantom 3 Standard or the Professional edition, and this video really helps in making that choice (I am now strongly leaning towards the Professional for that RANGE and Sweet 4K). I subscribed just because of this video. Strong like. Really great job!

[@MaximoLuke]

More voltage does not mean more flight time. It means more power. Flight time is related to how many watt hours the battery is.

[@jasonharris630]

Maximo he's a fool that doesn't understand capacity and voltage. He named not one single legitimate con for the phantom 3.

[@soulstice69]

Jason Harris You're a fool. Did you even watch the video? He articulates several cons to the Phantom 3 in great detail...Duhh

[@jasonharris630]

it's $1,260.00 and his con is that there's no collision avoidance? are you kidding me? People flying these goddamn things should be in control of their model at all times.

[@Cotronixco]

Maximo More voltage does NOT mean more power.

[@Clayw21]

Maximo More voltage in a battery means more flight time. Voltage is the potential for energy to move and is equivalent to water pressure. Power comes from current, more current means more power. A watt hour is a measure energy used in an hour and yes that is correlated to voltage, current, ohm relating to flight time.

[@OXSEnterprises]

I believe some phantom 3's do come with intelligent obstacle avoidance systems and that's called an observant and careful pilot. Some don't come with this feature.

[@NYc181]

😂😂👍🏽 👨‍✈️

[@Bimmeraudi1]

Excellent review. I purchased one a few days ago and i'm loving it.

[@abhilashgowda2767]

bimmer audi what’s the camera megapixel

[@andrewcadine5176]

12 megapixel

[@NYc181]

I purchased one 2 days ago. I can’t wait to try it out!!

[@TheFarmersLife]

I just ordered a Phantom 3 Pro. I've been running a P2 with a GoPro for a couple of years so I'm definitely ready for the improvements in FPV, flight, and camera control I'll get with the new ship.

[@DroneWolfMedia]

Great review! I picked up my Phantom 3 Professional last Friday and I couldn't be happier.

[@peterfslife]

I've flown this thing before. It was truly indescribably wonderful! A great friend knew of somebody who owned one of these. She talked to him, and It was scheduled for a Tuesday, but two days before, the procedure occured. Ya see, the weather was GREAT, but hot that day, and I'd just gotten back from Church, and got on my ventilator, and was about to lie down to sleep, but then I got a call, and within an hour, I was on my way to the drone flight operation site. I took the drone through two flights, using two batteries up, and IT WAS EPIC!!

[@3spooky5me79]

Fuck your life stories

[@Aerial-RealEstatecom]

Thanks for the great review. The Phantom 3 Professional has proved to be an incredible filmmaking tool. Even with the release of the Phantom 4 the Phantom 3 is still useful and now even more affordable.

[@paolopizzi5603]

A cheap but good quality 7-8" Android tablet would be the perfect monitor for the Phantom. You don't have to use your phone (and miss your calls/text msgs) or your larger tablet (which would make the controller bigger, heavier and more cumbersome to use.) Think of it as a dedicated monitor for your drone (hence you don't want to pay too much for it.) Something like the 7" Samsung Tab 4, which now can be easily found on sale for about $120. Yes, it's only 720p, but that's exactly the resolution you're getting from the Phantom's live feed.

[@georgeerhard1949]

Paolo Pizzi Another alternative (low cost) tablet would be the ASUS Memo Pad 8, slightly more than the Samsung, but with more screen area (I have fat fingertips, and don't think flying with a stylus would be all that easy).

[@samsen201]

You are very right to the point and with your fast talking speed, the largest data was given in a shortest time. Thanks for not wasting my time also your great presentation in introducing the product. Keep up the good work and make more of such valuable presentations.

[@ronwillie1780]

You are packed full of information and at a fast pace. Definitely know your stuff. I had to pause a lot to absorb all of what you were saying but it all make sense. Great video and thank you for sharing.

[@BirdWhisperer46]

At 15:40 or so, you can use "Course Lock" to set the orientation of the P3 to any direction and the control sticks will still work normally, no matter what direction the camera points, to the side, rear, whatever.

[@rickmasters818]

Looking at purchasing a Drone & your video was amazing in all the content it presented. It really helped clarify the pros & Cons of this particular drone

[@rhihodag9873]

Great comprehensive review Waj! I'm a former Air Traffic Controller and I don't ever recall speaking to aircraft that quickly and concisely as you did in this Vid. Great Job!

[@stevekoppel4391]

This has been the best review so far of the 3. You mentioned a number of things that put it in it's proper perspective of both it's pros and cons. Thank you! I think I'll learn on this platform, and eventually get the Inspire.

[@mtatom92345]

I came into some "extra" money about a year and a half ago so I splurged and bought a Phantom 3 Pro. Mind you, I'd never flown a drone before but I was very interested. The photography capabilities and ease of operation convinced me that this was the machine I needed as a newby. I still haven't flown it but I am working my way up flying inexpensive models to develop the basic skilss it takes to not fly the thing off to Never Never Land. This video is very informative and helps to prepare me for my maiden voyage.

[@antpalmerfilm]

Really thorough review - best I've seen. Pacey and relevant! great stuff.

[@johnyday6772]

Hello @ 4:40 you say that the charger is not the same for the Advance VS Pro model ,,,I noticed that so far you might be the only one that says so ??? Illuminate me please Thank You...... keep on the good work

[@johnyday6772]

Johny Day Sure enough. checked the specs. CHARGER Pro = 17.4v 100watt CHARGER Advanced = 17.4v 57watt You are the 1st one to find that ;)

[@waynemcallister2781]

That's one of the reasons why I got the Phantom 3 professional

[@jerrysteinhardt2257]

Wonderful video. I like your style you stay on focus

[@raynamana5063]

Great review really helpful I have just purchased my first drone the Phantom 3 Professional love it

[@airfoil]

Easily the best Phantom 3 reviews I have seen. The depth of the information provided in this video is something I haven't experienced so far. Sure, you are speaking fast to shorten the length of the video but I never had a problem understanding what you're saying and never needed to rewind. Just one question that I'm trying to find an answer to; what is the battery life of the controller itself before it needs to be recharged?

[@johnmacneill-thedroneguy955]

Thanks for your time in making these videos. Next video please consider covering the use of the Vision Positing System for use outdoors particularly over water. I'm also interested in the pros and cons OF IOC. I am mainly interested in videography and aerial photography

[@MrBilbobagins]

Nice review, learnt a lot of the minor details that are so important in choosing the right model.

[@AlekseyNapolskih]

I thought I saw a BC scenery - after White Rock pier I know you are from Metro Vancouver ;-) great video! Thanks!

[@PakiPan]

Great video I enjoy it so much! even though I come from South Europe I understand you very very good, I love the details you are giving to us about the product the good and the bads,,,this is how the videos should be about showing products in 2015! A big Mediterranean bravo!

[@MatatanesOR]

Thank for the great review! Thank you for taking the time to make this....

[@ayyitspapa7750]

Love your channel! you're a super likeable person for some reason lol! Very in depth review, I'm getting myself one in a few days! :D

[@TheLawJaw]

Woohoo almost 100 000 subs! Congratz!

[@veteq101]

Great video and you featured one of my favourite places in Canada - White Rock. Keep up the good work.

[@7863348]

Great review. I subscribed. Thanks.

[@Slammediadotca]

I just ordered this and cannot wait!!! Awesome video

[@passwordweary]

Great talk. Very informative and professional.

[@noahbond7179]

My father got one for the family, it's been great. We've flown at any opportunity given, and have no complaints. The only downside is signal and battery life, but a signal amplifier and spare batteries fixed this.

[@rmwtsou]

Nice review. How sturdy is this drone? Is it well-built that it can withstand minor crashes? What happens if it crashes in water? Thanks.

[@TamaquaareaWebsite]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Greatly appreciated! Very informative!

[@cbbgenki4315]

what happens if during your flight someone calls?

[@SkyeEyeSightings]

Chris Bellen Flight mode enabled ;p

[@Motopsych0]

Chris Bellen Your phone doesn't fly the drone, the remote controller does - the app (DJI Pilot) just allows some awesome feedback of your flight - battery life, video feed, GPS data, so just like using any other app; if you get a call the app minimizes you take your call and threaten the caller to pay your repair bill and the call is usually short LOL.

[@jasonmiles7285]

Chris Bellen I put my phone in Do Not Disturb Mode

[@natserog]

Chris Bellen If someone calls the Phantom 3 will answer you phone and tell the caller that you are busy right now and to call back later.

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[@lozomex]

excellent review and coverage

[@nonsenseworld72]

Great review , very helping and informative. Great work.

[@rc7990]

I watched this review, plus others, and it really helped me make the decision that the Pro 3 was what I wanted. I've never flown anything and the first day I had no problems flying it in the "Beginner" mode for 2 flights and the following day I flew it to 400 feet and about 1000 feet away without any problems. I'm very impressed with the video quality and look forward to getting some great video and stills in the future. Thanks again :-)

[@FlightlevelphotographyCa]

Great review!! I've been going thought lots of video reviews of the Phantom 3 prior to purchasing and you managed to cover all the questions I (amateur) could have and also covered topics that I'm sure more seasoned Drone users could have! And thanks for some great shots of the Lower Mainland!!

[@nicolaasvanwyk890]

Thanks. Great review. Just long enough. Good tech and video feedback. Video quality of your review (not the drone) is excellent. Well shot, pan ins and focus pulls, feels like a properly shot commercial nearly. Keep up that good work. Definitely subscribing. Keep up the good work. Will bookmark your amazon link!

[@DaboFlai]

This drone is amazing. I actually just posted my first music video days ago and the picture quality is terrific. Really classes up the video.

[@PROPER444]

really good video extremely informative and well put together

[@FrederickDunn]

At 18:52 you state the range as 2km? On the DJI website/specs, they show 3 miles... is that bologna? Thanks, your review is GREAT.. also, how much attention do you pay to balancing the props and what's your preferred method? A++ I've subscribed!

[@danieldust312]

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[@atbien21]

Thank you for taking the time. Very informative.

[@stephenf.499]

I bought the Advanced. I have watched many of your videos , PLEASE lets call them QuadCopters it sounds less offensive. ( it blows my mind, the rapid regulations being put on such Video platforms. most people paying this money want to do something good, like making vacation documentaries or there friends wedding. etc ) First off your video reviews have helped me so much. Like you, I have done a ton of video projects. I know for a 20 min video takes days and hours of time. never mind GB of hard drive space. thanks so much for you Advanced Honest Input. 10 out of 10 THANKS A MILLION!

[@bobbyworldwide]

I agree with ever word..

[@goldwedding6167]

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[@davidburckhard3252]

Thanks for this nicely done review. Lots of good info.

[@testdos]

dis is wat i like to say real real information., tank u brother., u r truly awesome

[@allahkaram]

Thanks for your thorough review. Great job!

[@bleat222]

Some great footage possible with this drone. With mine I even made a short promo for a Nature reserve. Knocked it together on the Gopro bundled software and now the footage is on a continuous loop in their visitor centre. :)

[@mtatom92345]

Good job.

[@sheraazsuliman1222]

Great review, really informative and to the point. As a first time Phantom buyer it just nudged me a bit closer to my local dealer, thanks!

[@robartlavigne]

really professional looking and useful review - thanks for that!

[@funnyvidsdude1]

When you mention the vision positioning system and talk about optical flow you are pointing out the lights on the quad and not the sensors. The sensors are located behind the camera and have 2 silver mesh circles and a small black camera.

[@jedburgh01]

Jeez dude you know your stuff

[@andrewandron7087]

At around 8:00, you mention that you can take a picture while recording. My p3p pauses the video when I shoot a still.

[@gregkozma401]

good review, pretty straight forward

[@cre8tivity06]

In this video you mentioned you can click on a link to see the 4K video…I never saw a link to click on.

[@MyBuford]

Pretty honest and accurate review, not skewed in any way. However, you left one thing out. The RTF out of the box may have been the case for you, but my drone sat on the table for two weeks. Wouldn't power up, wouldn't turn a prop. Its hard for me to believe DJI would send something out without the software it needs to fly, but they do, and on a fairly regular basis. And their customer service sucks. If it wasn't for youtube I would still be up a creek. I was able to download the update for my p3, and with much difficulty get it to work, but it wasn't DJI's doing, as a matter of fact after it was all said and done and I was flying, I got an email from dji stating my issue ticket was now being closed. I never had any correspondence with dji. I am flying the p3 until it's props fall off, then I am going to the Storm Antigravity and using the dji for an ash tray.

[@viljamitabell8707]

Good review! Thanks a lot! I really like the way you speak fast and essential things only. You manage to pack loads of information in this video 😄 Could you possibly do a similar video about Yuneec Typhoon 500Q 4k? I would be super happy about that. Thanks again for a great review! Keep it up!

[@DroneHDTV]

I have to say, When I saw your channel I expected a poor review from a guy who dont really know drones/UAV. I was wrong you are bang on in this review and very good information in such a short video. Well done to pack in so much info in a small video. Thumbs up and subbed

[@StevenMoody911]

Great informational video

[@jonnet3989]

keep making content like this in the. this is really good channel

[@-Dragonfyr-]

Fantastic video! All the details that i need to know. Thanks

[@iforce2d]

"in terms of"

[@sonomasold]

***** beat me to the punch.

[@TheGameCommentator]

+iforce2d xD

[@Stormranger]

Thank you!

[@ron30865]

Awesome review bro!

[@wincrasher2007]

You can buy the hdmi port accessory from DJI to add a HDMI output to the Phantom 3 controller. It's an easy upgrade and it's about $100.

[@seanknight9898]

I thought I recognized the area you were flying around in especially when I saw the White Rock footage. Nice to see a great review from a local boy. I'm picking one these up for my big Motorcycle trip in July. Have you heard when their adding the way finding feature? DGI stated it was coming in a future firmware update to both the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1.

[@JAYYVOO]

Awesome review man, good job!

[@allenm1024]

This is an amazing informational video. thank you so much for taking the time to make this! ;D

[@dougmalkemus894]

NICE JOB, WELL DONE VIDEO.

[@guyowen9727]

Very good video. I learned alot. Thanks

[@jameskonopka3629]

Great video... Thank you for your time and effort.

[@charlie_u.k.]

Hello, great videos, thanks so much for sharing... I too live in the Lower Mainland, Richmond, and was curious to know your location at 3:52 in the video. Thanks again!

[@worthmor]

You did a great job with this. Hope you update this for the DJI Phantom 4... Would like to see if they improved.

[@worthmor]

+worthmor Never mind, I see you already did that :)

[@Serouisly]

Was this shot in Sherwood Oregon? I recognize the river

[@brooklyndrones2813]

Great review. Thanks.

[@edruttledge342]

Excellent review - thank you. Just bought one of these units as it was on sale for $799 US. Currently have the 3 Standard and will continue to use that for the more risky assignments.

[@grahamhall1607]

very good review thank you.

[@slapenta100]

You did a great job and very informative, thanks!

[@joefriday950]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@chriswellz5993]

See this is what I like, a review by someone with an unbiased point of view. I tell developers this all the time, "Don't review your own products!" Apple is known for this. They have fan clubs of people who are madly in love with their products and try to compare their products with Microsoft, 99% of their reviews are going to tell you to "Go Apple!". Pharmaceutical companies do the same thing. How can you trust that a new pill is safe for humans when the very people reviewing it are a part of that corporation? It doesn't make sense. You NEED a third party. So watching a review like yours was refreshing. Thanks man.

[@NealPilger]

Excellent review. From the standpoint of a person who has used DJI products from the Phantom 1 through the 2+ vision, it is good to see an honest appraisal of this new product. Still wary of the Inspire (too many moving parts), but may have to shelve the Ph1 for the 3. Hate the fact the camera is dedicated, but will save time in editing I suppose from the GoPro and Adobe software I currently employ.

[@snoozinglion8596]

Most excellent review! Thanks for sharing ;)

[@chipturner495]

Good informative video

[@YoungBlaze]

my question is i know it legally is supposed to fly 400 feet but does it go higher

[@korntrol5946]

6000 meters

[@YoungBlaze]

translation 3.7 miles?

[@YoungBlaze]

i flew 100,000 miles!

[@fearnobeer9077]

I flew so far i flew into the future

[@PatBrincheski]

Great Video, Excellent review, I have one and just discovering the capabilities :) !!! one thing not covered that i am wondering about? is there set waypoint control, auto pilot etc?

[@nostopinLucR]

Thanks, good video and lots of great info.

[@craigperry3390]

EXCELLENT INFO. ON THIS GREAT MODEL, THANKS!

[@MrsLett-vy6st]

Great video!

[@IvanSanchezDS]

what is the time delay between the drone's camera and the screen on the mobile?

[@sumgt513]

+kiyonexus Your calling him a fool? Do you think this technology works by magic, of course there is a delay. The information has to be sent wirelessly, live does not mean instant. Ivan, the delay is small less than a second but noticeable none the less.

[@IvanSanchezDS]

+sum gt thank you for the info.

[@sumgt513]

kiyonexus In the world of piloting remote control aircraft half of a second is no where near instantaneous.

[@glennnixon8253]

hey bro i just subed your wasome dude KEEP THEM COMING :)

[@Captbb11]

Great review!

[@Bossladylj]

OMG . . . I am a beginner and I plan to purchase a drone. I know that I am going to need that Obstacle Avoidance feature. Do you happen to know when this feature will be available on other drones? I don't know what I should purchase now.

[@Bossladylj]

+kiyonexus I will be using my drone mostly for hobby and also I want to document vacations and create videos for my YT channel.

[@AlmightyyCres]

+Boss LadyLaLa i would recommend either this phantom 3 or a yuneec q500 4k the screen is built into the remote and best buy sells them at least in my area. both have GPS and "return to home" feature

[@sumgt513]

+Boss LadyLaLa Don't wait for obstacle avoidance, that isn't going to be out for a long time... Lots of testing to be done, for example what if ur quad tries to avoid one thing and flies out of control into a crowd of people? There will be a long period of testing before they consider that technology to be safe.

[@hawzin]

thank you for this awesome video , i would love to see this phantom vs other drone like typhoon ?! i`m about to buy one just not sure which one i should chose between phantom or something else !!

[@writersblack5360]

Your review is amazing. Thank you very much indeed.

[@AZMPF]

Great video thank you!

[@texel360fotografie6]

reset gimbal yaw 7:09 is only for inspire ?

[@GranVlog]

DroneFoto Texel true. prob a bug as they both use the same app. i saw someone with a p3 get the message" landing gear down" while flying. lol

[@mikeyoneill9550]

AWSOME vid I just got one and it's amazing but the onely annoying thing is that when I first turned it on it told me u had to update it which took ages :/ but other than that all round it's great and how do u turn of gps for flying indoors because some time it still connects and it goes crazy . Thx