Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum - Which to Buy

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The best camera drone for your money? The DJI Mavic is it! But which Mavic do you buy? The Mavic Pro or the Mavic Pro Platinum? We demonstrate the differences between these two amazing quads and break down the benefits and drawbacks of spending the extra money. We also tell current Mavic Pro owners if upgrading is worthwhile if you already own a Mavic Pro. This video was shot with DRONR and is our most comprehensive collaborative drone review to date! Whether you are an expert drone pilot or you just want to learn how to fly a drone, this video will help you understand the differences between two of DJI's most popular models!
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[@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

[@Yeetboy-yi6fw]

The quality of these vids is insane

[@stunseed999]

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

[@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]

🤣

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jimidan1000]

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

[@lifeingeneral9111]

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

[@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

[@maciejhalicki7624]

Very important points made and tips thank you very much👍

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@caseygray6028]

Awesome works guys!! Feels like a flitetest video!😁

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Casey! This is a big compliment!

[@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.

[@VillageTV]

AWESOME VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@adrianmh]

Whats important when comparing the noise is also the lower frequency of the platinum, which makes the difference in practice even greater, as humans are more prone to higher whistling noises, even if a the same sound level.

[@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. 😉👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@yummyp485]

i bought the mavic pro original one! its ok if there is a minute battery difference and it was on sale on blackfriday so the prize is justifiable! good vid!

[@lauraswan125]

Swap the batteries as well to check flight time are accurate

[@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!

[@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.

[@BugPOKER]

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

[@bdpjumbi]

That dog was adorable!

[@readysetdrone]

Agreed!

[@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.

[@dalebee327]

For a real treat, compair the Platinum to the Mavic Air.. The Air sounds like a swarm of bees !

[@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.

[@massimilianogrivetti]

Great video, simple, direct and very useful

[@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!

[@HuskyStudios]

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

[@carltonpolhemus2464]

you guys are the best making these vids!

[@Carluccio2023]

Just ordered the platinum pro! So excited 💯💯

[@rogerthat9174]

Carluuchio Had mine since February. Your going to love it.

[@edferd100]

Oh cool they're shipping finally! I ordered a month ago.

[@readysetdrone]

+Ed Felty I ordered mine in Sept and it took about a month to arrive. But it is pretty awesome!

[@edferd100]

Ready Set Drone I'm ready. I hope that they're water resistace is good though, it's getting a little wet these days.

[@MichaelLloyd]

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

[@getjeff]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@supportmyjesse]

Bro good job u did won that first fight

[@robertramsey8959]

Of course...that's why the battery is giving more flight time...cos the motors are spinning slower cos of the better props. Good test guys!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@dude90120]

It seems to be all about the props the platinum color I would not pay extra money for should have done a time test with new props next time

[@Brett1279]

Awesome video - could you do the db test again without speaking as the db reader is taking it from your voice, that’s why it kept spiking. Not a true test otherwise.

[@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.

[@charlesingram5818]

Now I'm glad I've already ordered a Platinum (sorry, already ordered through Amazon). The supposed delivery window is between November 7 - 16. Not gonna place any high-stakes wagers on that becoming a reality, but I can dream, can't I? I think it will still be worth the wait.

[@dj_bim_bam2082]

I have searched all of the the internet for a video that is exactly this. 😃

[@michaeltranchina6358]

Nice job guys...Let me explain the sound issue...The sound from these drones are determined by the RPMs... What they did was increase the pitch of the props , which increases the torque, so they could lower the rpm of the motors...The new ESCs were designed to efficiently handle the higher torque at the lower RPM... To summarize, they shifted the power curve of the motors by increasing torque and decreasing RPM. The new props on the standard Mavic have the higher pitch=higher torque, so the RPMs will drop, but the ESC’s are not as efficient on this part of the power curve, so it is a bit of a compromise and battery life will probably be lower than with the more efficient ESCs.

[@williamjordan811]

Well the sound check was a little off due to you yelling out the numbers, 3 decibles is twice the sound level, so 90 decibles is half the sound level of 93 decibles, but the other information was great...Cheers

[@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?

[@LLLegitimacyyy]

You're testing how loud they are WHILE SHOUTING LOUDLY SO THE MICROPHONE CAN HEAR YOU OVER THE MAVIC lol. ffs

[@Bobster986]

Did you know that Speed Racer (the dude on the shirt you’re wearing) in the 60’s was the first to fly a FPV drone that was built into his race car? Super awesome! 😃

[@readysetdrone]

+Bobster986 I’m glad to see other Speed Racer fans out there!

[@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.

[@kinderjoker]

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

[@zoopzoopzoopzoop]

Thing about it is, when you guys were flying the drones the Mavic Pro was moving towards the platinum, this depleting the battery with unnecessary motion.

[@TristeyezFilms]

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

[@CaptainJack63]

I guess I'm buying a new set of Platinum props! Thanks for the testing. :)

[@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

[@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!

[@HoStevie]

*Great comparison!*

[@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

[@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?

[@mikedrobinka3298]

thank you for the great video guys! Really informative and helpful.

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@gregoryayala628]

Great video! Very helpful thanks.

[@DavidSmith-wz9cx]

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

[@maytar2000]

thanks for a great video. Wish I would have seen it before I bought my Mavic drone but I am very happy with it

[@TheMuslimRobot]

Sweet....great review guys.....keep up the good work

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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!

[@AdvancedUSA]

The silver color is pretty cool but try finding it in the air is going to be very tough.

[@steveblackbird]

Very late in the piece but just a quick comment to add, great video comparison there... can't go wrong with a Mavic pro or the Platinum.. both wonderful fliers...!!

[@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.

[@scottbauerunderwater8144]

you need to retest the flight time of the mavic platinum with the battery that it came with. The new intelligent flight battery that comes with the platinum is supposed to give it more flight time. Otherwise great video!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks for that info. Will check it out.

[@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...

[@WalidChakereducation]

I need one of those for my channel God I love them

[@troyel5972]

Cool. But it doesn't let us know if the battery consumption would have been larger in difference if both Mavics had their own true battery, as they both used Mavic Pro Platinum batteries, but I love all you videos :) Thanks greatly for all your effort on each upload- i genuinely look forward to them.

[@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.

[@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!

[@fj1100mark]

With dB every 3 dB increase doubles the amplitude so a 3DB difference would be half as loud

[@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.

[@AitchC]

Need another video of the Flight time of new props on old mavic Pro.

[@readysetdrone]

Just did one! Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LXlaSMjM5lnac

[@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?

[@macbook802]

Try the platinum with the old props

[@keystonedaytrip238]

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

[@chilIychilI]

I think the platinum has a soft start which is cool. Awesome tests. Very interesting. With the internet trolls your going to have tuff critic's dwelling on any variable they can find in the tests. Which can get ridiculous. However eliminate what you can but be reasonable and have fun out there guys. Awesome vids.

[@readysetdrone]

+Sebastian Woot Thanks!

[@coltonvanderford552]

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

[@readysetdrone]

Canon 5D Mark IV

[@TurpInTexas]

FYI, in logarithms, working in base 10, for each 10 dB of is a change of 10 or 1 order of magnitude. Doubling or halving the sound level is a change of 3.01 dB (let's just round off at 3). So comparing between 89dB and 95dB is 6 dB or meaning the value of 89dB is 25% the sound power (remember sound energy is measured as a function of power) of the unit that was putting out 95dB of sound. Thanks for the video BTW, I've been entertaining getting a drone, but I am not very coordinated, so it needs to have enough smarts on its own to avoid walls, trees, and poorly coordinated drone operators.

[@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.