Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum - Which to Buy

[@HornshawWoodWorks]

Perhaps when your testing for sound, you might try not talking while taking the readings.

[@readysetdrone]

Fair point, but the microphone on the decibel meter has a directional pickup pattern, so us talking behind the meter has very little impact. Thanks for watching.

[@thecrowbar2062]

And, of course, *you're**

[@blu101-o3t]

Lol

[@The420Jamaican]

He literally watches it switch 3 times, tells what he sees, watches three more changes then speaks... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nodave77]

Would have been a better test to hold the drone in one spot and sit the mic in one spot so that the position is exactly the same. I get it, just a simple comparison and the platinum is noticeably quieter.

[@ericfitts5282]

11:55 " keep it facing that way and I'll do it from behind" probably the greatest line I've ever heard in a drone related video

[@edferd100]

The Platinum puts out a lower frequency too, which is more agreeable to human ears. That makes it seem much quieter than it really is.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ed Felty exactly, the props change the frequency more than the volume. We hear it less, as does the device.

[@stevejames7305]

@unrepeatable raddish YEAH I AGREE, AND THERE NOT £100 LOL around £10

[@eyebeebak]

When you do a sound test, stop yapping. The viewers at home want to hear the sound difference between the two drones too.

[@readysetdrone]

Will do! Thanks for the comment!

[@Jarardian]

Lol, seriously. "I'm going to test the decibel level by standing just as close as the sound source and shout on top of it!"

[@jasonlee4267]

agreed, a good video spoilt by annoying verbal decibel readouts during comparison, i wanted to actually hear the drones running not the yapping

[@jamespatton7965]

Yes, my thoughts exactly! Why shout loudly whilst doing a sound test??

[@TallTexasGMan]

Honestly I am glad your read out the decibel levels since we could not see the meter. Thank you.

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Did you use the original Mavic battery in the Platinium?

[@readysetdrone]

Yes - They are 100% cross compatible and the same.

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Yes, I know ;-) The biggest challenge with a test like that is if you use a new vs. old battery, the capacity might not be the same.

[@Yeetboy-yi6fw]

The quality of these vids is insane

[@lifeingeneral9111]

the forward movement you speak of is called translational lift effect TLE which happens around 11-15 kts

[@MichaelLloyd]

Battery test, on a camera drone, without running the camera?

[@HuyCaomotorcycle]

Where is the best places you recommend to buy dji marvic pro or platinum ? I’m thinking to buy one at Walmart because there a lot cheaper and no cost for restocking fee but I saw couple bad reviews there . I’m so confusing .need your help please!

[@readysetdrone]

I buy them directly from DJI. There is a link in the description of my video.

[@HuyCaomotorcycle]

Do you know how long dose warranty cover with out protection plan?

[@kiripap2018]

When you first spoke about RPMs you said the platinum had 480 475 490. At the end of the video when you tried the low noise propellers on mavic pro you said that the platinum's were 450. So which one is correct? I have the platinum and is about 495-500 when hovering.

[@aland1618]

Here's something you should test for. The Mavic Platinum was slow to wind up so does that effect performance if racing. I mean does the prop response show slippage when making extreme flight changes. Is it even noticeable. I'm thinking the slow start up is slippage between the motor and the blades at first start and then they sync once the blades are in motion but I could be wrong. There could be an efficiency factor designed into how much juice is used to start up which could add a few seconds to flight time.

[@readysetdrone]

Nope - there is no slippage between the motors and the blades. The spin up is designed do work that way. Not sure why, but it is definitely not slippage. The Mavic is not really a racing drone, but it is super fast in Sport mode!

[@Lunar11]

Great video, love the quaity and depth however when reading the DB's on the sound test, your voice wouldve increassed the sound the meter picked up so not sure how that wouldve effected the results

[@EcuadorLive]

Just the info. I was looking for. As of May 2018, I'm on the fence as to waiting for the Mavic Pro II or grabbing the original Mavic on one of these amazing sales I've been seeing. The Mavic Pro II looks like it will be worth waiting for but for the price difference, and my preference for buying something that's been on the market and proven for a while, I think the Platinum may be a good option for me, at least in May 2018 definitely worth the $100 difference. Cheers!

[@readysetdrone]

Platinum is my favorite drone right now. Well worth it.

[@EcuadorLive]

That's great to know, I almost bit on the mavic air but the range/reliability turned me off. Congratulations on a great channel, this is where I do my homework when it's drone shoppin' time!

[@Jimidan1000]

You guys are very professional! Thanks. It is new props for my gray one.

[@rizrizobiz4166]

Great vid . I currently own the Platinum and couldn't be happier. Quick question...What model Oakley sunglasses are those ? I currently have the turbines but really like the look of those.

[@2ndEarth]

Don't the lithium batteries gain a tiny bit of strength after a few charges? I would be curious to see the results after the new Mavic has been flown a few times.

[@readysetdrone]

I have heard that same thing about the batteries. And these were brand new batteries at the time, so you may get a few more seconds of flight after you cycle the batteries a few times.

[@yodaiam1000]

Are prop diameters and pitch the same? It may be a lower rpm because the pitch is higher. The new esc may be tuned for a higher pitch? Are the motors identical? Are the KV ratings on the motors the same?

[@gtjack9]

2:04 Why is the image so soft?

[@M-Capone]

Looking at getting my first drone this Christmas. Looking at the mavic pro versus the mavic 2 Pro. Not sure if I should spend that much money on the mavic 2 Pro as my first drone. What would you recommend? We actually have three weddings coming up this year oh, and I thought it would be cool to use the Drone to video and take photos.

[@adirakessler235]

So I see that the Pro vs. Platinum has some differences. The Mavic 2 Pro is now out. Can you do a comparison between the 2 and the Platinum?

[@WilhelmTell_CH]

Thanks for the good video. It would be interesting, how long the "old" Mavic flies with the new props. Did you test that?

[@mholzer54]

One more point is that the Platinum runs at lower RPM because my guess is the props have a steeper pitch. With that in mind, I would not run the props on the old one because it might damage the ESC with a load they are not designed for.

[@KenHeron]

Best line... "He has two balls in his mouth."

[@tombraselton2671]

I enjoyed the "...and I'll do it from behind...", myself. :)

[@spicyavocado8353]

Get your mind out of the gutter

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

🤣

[@gordonperkins804]

Thanks for the video. Great comparison. Is it possible the dB was increasing as you we speaking the numbers? When you started speaking, you literally counted up, 89, 90, 91.... I have no idea. Just wondering if those meters are omni-directional?

[@caprarola26able]

I'm a realtor who wants to use my mavic for photos only. Will one of these stay more stable in the wind vs the other or do they have the same stability and object detection?

[@ckreativestuph]

Well done, guys. On the flight time tests, I think you need to account for the fact that you used the new Mavic Platinum batteries for both drones; could it be that the Platinum batteries are optimised to improve flight (in the Platinum drone) and may therefore account for why both drones only show a slight variation in flight times? What if you tested the drones with their respective custom batteries?

[@sofabike]

Sir, When your Mavic boots, Does it passes through NFZ message ? I've got my Mavic in June 2017. Never fly in restricted zone (NFZ). It allways booted without NFZ. Then in September I visited Alabama Huntsville Space Center. I try to take off with my Mavic. And now after that atempt in Space Center Mavic all-time boots and shows for about 15seconds NFZ message.

[@sorka95032]

How do you know that it wasn't the props alone? Other comparison videos using the new props on the non platinum are gaining 1 minute off flight time as well with the old mavic pro.

[@LGAH29]

I know first hand between the two that the original Mavic Pro is much more stable in high wind then the Platinum. The more efficient ESC and quieter props do have a practical downside - ability to stabilise and fly against strong wind. With the Pro I’ve never had an issue even in strong wind, a lil genius of an aircraft. The Platinum though can’t stabilise or hold position - very noticeably gets blown away in comparable wind. Working with them commercially to observe and take field data this is very important

[@RichardBronosky]

12:43 your voice is louder than the drone, that's why you have to keep changing your numbers.

[@derickellisster]

You are right. They don't realize that ambient noise and vocal projection distort the test values, which nullifies their experiment.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Great video guys, just got out of surgery and was awesome to be able to watch you guys togother again. Keep up the great work Kelly and B and of course all the guys behind the scenes. Love you keep it real with the dog interrupting. It happens to all of us, lol. Cheer and Happy Flying guys!!!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Donnie - hope you are recovering nicely!

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Ready Set Drone I will be back running in no time. 😉👍

[@BugPOKER]

great vid! Want to get a platinum but don't know how to fly! what toy drone should I practice with?

[@master_burn]

I actually do noise metering a lot in my profession. 3dBA difference is double (or half) the noise level. In reality its a different story because noise is perceived very individually.

[@Vmaxfodder]

they produce a diffrent freq. in my opinion. the platinum props are larger too. lower rpm

[@stunseed999]

I love to see adult men unite in shared enthusiasm, over technological toys for big boys. 😂

[@miffbee6020]

I thing you guys should get a more quiet soundproof room to do the sound test. just my thoughts.

[@alexbungcayao826]

Rabbit Stu & KBOK KB why not you two do your own video and let see the results...

[@freddyfazbearspizza6934]

It was just a suggestion, chill out

[@miffbee6020]

Don't get us wrong. It's a very good video , and I even like the fact that the two teamed up to educate us about drones and show how we are all one people whether light skin or dark skin. Respect for that. As human beings we all make mistakes. And this is why KZbin allows comments to correct ourselves. That's y I said it's just my thoughts. Again...good video.

[@elwyn5150]

Read measurement with eyes. State the measurement aloud. Pause talking. Repeat. What's the problem?

[@K1LL4Cam]

If you want clean sound sure but for this test, as long as the conditions are constant and fixed, which they were, that isn't necessary.

[@brianandtarryn]

Great job, thanks guys. I wonder if the lower rpm on the grey Mavic with new blades will be more demanding on the motors in the way of torque (the thrust or lift required has not changed)? If that was the case, motor life could be reduced.

[@XGraphixWebsites]

Were you also getting wind noise from the down draft of the props during your sound test ... Could you redo with the sound meter next to the drone, vs under the drone.

[@pedroblancou]

Hi! is the same sensor and the same camera? No changes about that or the quality flight?

[@readysetdrone]

Yes - same camera and sensors. I am planning to do some other comparisons, but as I understand the camera has not changed.

[@Thankful_n_Grateful]

Is there a flight simulation / simulator for DJI Mavic Pro? I'd like to practice before actual flying

[@TristeyezFilms]

Hey! Wich camera was used in the right side? Whats the model?

[@jimmyrebel2010]

Also, some of the sound being picked up in the db meter was probably the sound generated when the air hit the microphone. Needed to keep the mike out of the slipstream to get a good reading.

[@richarddeleo6671]

Just a side note I am sure someone else said below somewhere but the RPM is not the only thing that affects battery. When changing props they might have a different pitch so to move the same amount of air it can use a lower RPM but require more power. Think biking in a really high gear. You might be pedaling slower but having to push on the pedals harder. Two motors using the same amount of power but one turning a prop with a steeper pitch will have a slower RPM. The decrease in sound is likely due to the lower RPM and less turbulent noise.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

So , the platinum doesn't have a color matched controller ?

[@austinpeel119]

Just curious, what was the altitude difference between them for this test? It looks to be minimal but I am just wondering.

[@readysetdrone]

We tried to keep them both the same. I would say less than 10 inches difference.

[@readysetdrone]

Probably plus or minus 8 inches. Thanks for the comment!

[@mrmojoe100]

Does the Mavic Pro Have The carbon Fiber blade.. helps balance, sound, sound, quite a bit OnLY in my opinion

[@DavidSmith-wz9cx]

yes. When you purchase the drone from dji, can you use my affiliate link? It's in the description of my last video. Thank you!

[@potatoejoe2215]

How does the platinum behave during flight manoevers e.g. strong wind in opposite to the pro ?

[@readysetdrone]

Testing this weekend.

[@HuskyStudios]

There might also be some wind in the decibel test, maybe try from above or from the side while not talking maybe?

[@kitt28]

great video Sir! why did it keep drifting? i thought the Mavic is rock steady! i dont understand why it will last longer in forward flight then hovering

[@dronermike3148]

Great comparison. One thing I have noticed is that since adding the low noise props to my Mavic Pro, birds (specificly Swallows) don't seem as aggressive dive bombing the drone. Has anyone else noticed this?

[@readysetdrone]

That's an excellent observation - will check that out. I have definitely had birds dive bomb the Mavic before. Not enough flight time with the Platinum yet to see if it's less offensive to our avian friends!

[@quentinbush]

You may be pleasantly surprised if changing from the original props to the newer design props on the older Mavic may extend its flight times. The Platinum versions flight time may decrease with older design props. The RPM of course are linear to the pitch design. I wonder if the same can be said for the Spark drone prop design which is something for DJI to think about..

[@readysetdrone]

Good points!

[@theexploringphotographer]

Awesome video! I just got my Mavic Pro today after using a Spark for 3 months. This video was very informative, new platinum props already purchased and on route

[@wDeathw]

I’m thinking of buying a drone but bringing it over seas. Should I hand carry it or put it on my luggage?

[@Badatti2de]

knight knives hand carry

[@kinderjoker]

11:57 B laughing at Kelly saying "I'll do it from behind" xD

[@txsurveytech_9726]

I was just handed a Mavic Pro to use for work. The majority of this video is about the battery life and decibels, but what I am looking for concerns the upcoming changes to Remote ID transmission. The Pro Platinum has been updated to have a Remote ID, but my understanding is it needs an external module. I can't find anything about the Mavic Pro, it's like it's been erased from existence. If I can get a remote ID module for the Mavic Pro Platinum, will it work (and should it even be the same ID?) as the Mavic Pro?

[@readysetdrone]

My understanding is that when using an external RID module, it will work on any drone that you attach it to. Also, I believe it can be used on multiple drones, but one at a time, but I'll need to learn more about that.

[@japan8138]

Does the yelling out of the readings have an effect ?

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I would have liked to see the Platinum props on the Mavic Pro for the sound test. Would there be a big noise difference between them? Would it be better to sell the Pro and get the Platinum or just upgrade​ to the Platinum props?

[@31acruz]

what do you recommend for around $150? I already have GO PRO, looking for just a follow me feature so I can mount my camera

[@NaudVanDalen]

The perfect sound measurement would be if they were held in place with something and measured from exactly the same distance, because while flying it's hard to keep the same distance. A few cm makes a lot of difference. The new one is still going to be much quieter like you tested, but the exact difference may differ.

[@bobt1931]

Curious if the new props on the original Mavic resulted in a lower RPM than with the original props?

[@readysetdrone]

Yes, they did make a difference. I actually did a video with the original Mavic using the new props - you should check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LXlaSMjM5lnac

[@lancemenke2728]

audio take close 1 meter is standard distance typical and how close the mike is really counts significantly more so than angular position especially when the foam cover is on an omni mke.

[@HABElectronicAB]

We had some issues with vibration in camera with new props on the old Mavic, as the prop have lower RPM so vibration have different frequency, so make sure to test that out .

[@readysetdrone]

I'm actually shooting that today!

[@readysetdrone]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LXlaSMjM5lnac Just tested this...

[@BobbyTucker]

Do we have to register/license these MAVIC Pros with any of the local agencies? Thanks, I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@DL-sy5fv]

Do they both use the same Dji GL200a remote controller?

[@readysetdrone]

Yes

[@guzone68]

I'm looking to get my first drone. What's the best one for me.

[@readysetdrone]

Depends on what you want to do with it and how much you want to spend. I usually recommend the Syma X5C as the very first drone to learn to fly on.

[@gustavoorduno942]

What camera are you using to film ?

[@SingularityAdvent]

Indeed , sound measurment uses a logarithmic scale. Sound is a order of magnitude. I also think that our ears are more sensitive to high pitch noises. Therefore even if we had the same decibel noise , but one in lower sound spectrum and one in higher sound spectrum (both discernable), we will still get the impresion that the higher pitched sound is louder. I hope it makes sense.

[@readysetdrone]

That definitely makes sense! Thanks for the comment!

[@justuslm]

The whistle is caused by the ESCs, the Platinum has sinus ESCs, while the voltage the regular Mavic ESCs put out is a square wave. This means it has worse efficiency (because it puts out the full voltage all the time and doesn't build it up and down, leading to the 3 minutes shorter maximum flight time, and this creates the whining noise, similar to how in soundwaves a square wave sounds compared to a sinus wave.

[@GregS-01]

Thanks again for a great video! I'm a pilot in training, RC plane pilot, and a photographer. I need this drone! Question- If I am flying in safe rural area away from Class B, C an D, airspace and away from ALL airports what is the max altitude for the mavic or Spark? ]\

[@jamesbleveans]

most likely 14,500ft. class g varies depending on surroundings

[@muksquad]

Question; Has DJI enhanced the build of the gymbal for the Mavic Pro Platinum to avoid the problems some of the standard Mavic Pro's had? Is there any data suggesting a better gymbal on the Platinum? Thanks for the VIDS

[@DS-sh2sr]

Nice Video, can you please confirm if the 1080p 60FPS is fixed in Platinum?

[@readysetdrone]

I have shot 1080p 60fps with no problems in Platinum.

[@DS-sh2sr]

Ready Set Drone Thanks.. so the aliasing issue in orig mavic when shooting 1080p 60fps has been addressed in platinum.

[@fernandobonenfantphotography]

what is the difference in between the FLY MORE and STANDARD version of the platinum !?!?

[@readysetdrone]

FLY MORE COMBO comes with spare batteries, more spare props and more ways of charging.

[@HexDan]

The escs shouldn't make a difference in flight time, the new escs are most likely running a digital protocol which allows for smoother flight rather than longer flights

[@paldigitalworld]

Sir the camera n gmble re same or there is any difference plz tell me which one is best

[@marcel911]

11:10 It's not necessarily the ESC and props. You need to repeat that test with the batteries swapped around.

[@readysetdrone]

The batteries are exactly the same (except for the color).

[@marcel911]

Ready Set Drone technically but no two batteries are identical.

[@alferdauzer]

Low revs mean slower acceleration and/or top speed for the platinum?

[@readysetdrone]

No it doesn't. Think of it like a lower resting heart rate. It just means that the Platinum does not work as hard to accomplish the same thing. It is just as fast as the original.

[@loneeagle75]

How soon will you be testing the Phantom 4 pro obsidian?

[@readysetdrone]

Probably won't be flying that one unfortunately!

[@muzikmon2267]

As an audio file I can tell you every 3DB that something is louder it's considered twice as loud to us.. So 5db is a lot it's over twice as loud or twice as lower..

[@readysetdrone]

Agreed the Mavic Pro Platinum sounds much quieter than the Pro.

[@muzikmon2267]

Ready Set Drone No that's not what I said.. What I'm saying is it's 95% the wings battery life and sound.. It's not the Platinum drone

[@muzikmon2267]

Ready Set Drone You talking about maybe a minute better time for the Platinum 95% of the sound difference is the wings Fact not an opinion... 89 DB vs 91 is very little and could be where you were holding the sound pressure level meter and I know this because I'm a sound engineer in an audio file.. The motors make little or no difference with the Mavic Platinum when it comes to sound and battery life.. Right now the Mavic Pro is 200 to $300 cheaper.. It's a no-brainer you buy the mavic pro with the mavic Platinum propellers if you don't that's just stupidity.. DJI is reaching trying to get as much money out of the American public as they can.. You have even uncovered that the RPMs are almost identical when just switching the blades.. I'm wondering your motives?

[@Maxpakts]

You should put tho original Mavic props on the Platinum Mavic. Measure the sound and measure the flight times again with cross changed props for both.

[@adamlegend8392]

Are the batteries any different apart from color and price?

[@readysetdrone]

They are exactly the same.

[@Aaron.13]

Would of been interesting to take the temp of the motors after the flight/hover test..If one is more efficient than the other it should run cooler also i would think..

[@RichardsWorld]

Your school didn't have 1 foot rulers when you were young?

[@small-timegarden]

Hi. Is it necessary to have a direct line of sight of the drone

[@readysetdrone]

Yes.

[@small-timegarden]

@@readysetdrone Thanks. I have a property in the midst of a Valley and I currently live outside of it and I wanted to be able To surveyy while I'm not physically there But it means that the drone will have to go over them mountain top and down

[@blu101-o3t]

I DON'T get how you going to do a sound test in y'all talking during the sound ..................

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Loving the Drone Racer T-Shirt, my favorite cartoon growing up was Speed Racer!!! Big Props!! Where can I get one?

[@readysetdrone]

+TechSavvyDaddy Awesome! At the end of the video is a link to buy that shirt on Spreadshirt.com

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Just placed my order, got the Drone Racer & iDrone long sleeve as well. Loving you content, I have learned a lot from you and Ed Ricard. I have flown friends drones but never my own. Just ordered my first drone should arrive soon "Mavic Pro Fly More Combo". I hope to post much more Drone content very soon.

[@VillageTV]

AWESOME VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@rekunta]

How can you claim an accurate battery flight time comparison when you use Platinum batteries for both? Most original Mavic owners probably have original batteries. I bet if you used the OG Mavic’s battery against the Platinum’s, there would have been a bigger difference.

[@erikhanna4525]

what lens do you guys use for your videos it looks amazing zooming in on the drone!

[@readysetdrone]

I believe this was a Canon L Series zoom lens.

[@darion27]

also, why have it below the rotters when the wind is blowing on the meter itself, even if it has a wind muff on it

[@dkting]

Really great practical tests! It must have taken a lot of effort to make this video. I ended up buying the platinum and doing a quick review on my channel and for SCMP(South China Morning Post) after I used it for filming.

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@one.sevenstudio8064]

changing propellers from new to old, can be too much A to ESC on the mavic pro

[@paulflindt]

like you said, quads a more efficient when moving forward. Also the batts have more potential - hearing the "never been flown" reminded me that new batts need a few cycles to get their full capacity

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Paul. The funny thing is that I've been dinged in the past for using batteries with some flight cycles, so I was trying to avoid that by using new batteries. But your point is a fair one!

[@maciejhalicki7624]

Very important points made and tips thank you very much👍

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@headsupfiction8582]

For me, an extra minute or two is huge for Drone work. But I do like a noisier drone. It helps me to find it in the air when I lose sight which happens more often then I would like.

[@shawndasilva]

What about with the cyber Monday sale? The fly more package was $250 less, do you still think the platinum is worth the extra money?

[@readysetdrone]

Not for $250 difference - I would go with the Mavic Pro in that case.

[@shawndasilva]

Ready Set Drone sweet! I picked one up on Black Friday / cyber Monday sale. (Fly more combo was $250 less than the platinum. I am just worried about the magic pro 2 coming soon (would love a 1" sensor)

[@johntheman2006]

So glad you did the penultimate test with the later props on the Mavic Pro 1. I have the MP1, with later style props and was willing you, from my sofa, to do the test.

[@Shineboie]

I really wanted to know how much more reliable it was and how much better or worse the camera was. Of course it is lighter it’s not carrying around a garbage can.

[@getjeff]

You guys did a great job breaking it all down! Now I know what to buy so thanks for the effort!

[@coltonvanderford552]

what is the exact camera you guys used to record this video? it is awesome!!

[@readysetdrone]

Canon 5D Mark IV

[@BillUtah]

I’m on the fence as I can get a refurbished Mavic pro from DJI for $729 versus $1199 for the new Mavic what do you think? Thanks for the video.

[@readysetdrone]

So for that big of a price difference, I'd go with the Mavic Pro and then get some extra batteries and props. IMHO.

[@BillUtah]

Ready Set Drone I think I agree! Thanks for the reply. Take care

[@fransvenrooy1078]

Is it the company who also builds those excellent rims ??(from France ?)