Phantom 4 Pro 2.0 Plus is back! | A Mavic Owner's Experience

[@51Drones]

I KNOW THAT I CAN FLY HIGHER THAN 400 FEET ABOVE A STRUCTURE. I KNOW THAT I CAN FLY HIGHER THAN 400 FEET ABOVE A STRUCTURE. I KNOW THAT I CAN FLY HIGHER THAN 400 FEET ABOVE A STRUCTURE. I KNOW THAT I CAN FLY HIGHER THAN 400 FEET ABOVE A STRUCTURE. I stated that with text on the screen. Please watch the entire video before you comment that I can fly higher than 400 feet above a structure. I know. Hope that was clear.

[@born2bwildne744]

51 Drones but, but, but ..... Can you fly higher than 401 ft above a structure? ...... 🤪

[@DroneManMurphy]

Did you know...? 🤪😬😂

[@a7wd]

Only Part 107 pilots can fly higher than 400' if above, or next to, a structure. Per the FAA (and yes, I've asked them), recreational pilots are restricted to no more than 400' period, even if next to or above a structure.

[@DroneManMurphy]

a7wd Do you have a written source for that? I know there has been a lot of disagreement and regardless of what you hear verbally they’ll point back to their documentation when they fine you! 😬😂

[@a7wd]

@@DroneManMurphy Yes, I used the question form on their UAV Support Center. The FAA reply (short version): "There is a provision within Part 107 that allows certified remote pilots to operate 400 ft above structures." "This provision does not apply to recreational flyers. At the present time, recreational flyers may fly no higher than 400 ft AGL in class G (uncontrolled) airspace."

[@GBOY185]

I've had a Phantom 4 and a Mavic Pro. Now I own a Phantom 4 Pro and a Mavic 2 Pro. The Phantom series have always been my favorite and still is. I've been all around the world flying both drone but nothing I've flown compares to the P4P. I hope DJI continues to make the Phantom series. I'll keep hoping for a P5.

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice Russ! The Phantom is definitely a great bird but I could never see myself flying one often due to its size. The portability and ease of use and setup of the Mavic is just perfect

[@markanderson1354]

The footage of the Gassman Coulee Trestle is beautiful. In the 1960's we used to ride our bikes out there from town. Seemed like a big adventure to a kid. Keep up the informative content.

[@midvalleydrones5854]

I forgot to mention in my earlier comments that I was flying in the mid day sun and when I flew into the sun no sensor warnings appeared. All of us learn a lot from your channel. Again thanks a million Russ for all you do.

[@Jons_World]

It is so funny seeing all the Phantom video’s popping up again. I started on the Phantom 4 Pro and moved to the Mavic 2 Pro. IMO, both rock solid and can’t go wrong with either. I kept thinking to myself, I wonder if the V2 is more pickier on the Obstacle Avoidance???? I wonder if you got a bad one??? I wonder if the IMU was calibrated??? I wonder if he calibrated in DJI Assistant 2 - and then you hit the nail on the head!!! I personally prefer the P4P controller linked with an iPad. Great review and comparison, Russ! Thanks!!

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hello, Russ. Wow, perfect timing for me, these were some of my same questions. Thank you for your balance and informative testing and overview of the Phantom Pro4 2.0. I'm going to rewatch this video several times as I continuing coming up with my questions and those I'm not even aware of, Thank You, Well Done!

[@51Drones]

Thanks Steve!

[@missionforward1774]

I was especially thankful for your input on the Plus screen... That's $500 I'll invest into a new laptop to process what my drone collects... And I had already narrowed my choices down to the two you profiled. This was valuable information for a guy like me looking for an enriching hobby. Since the quality of the video is most important to me, I've decided on the P4P for the better camera. I'll learn to adjust the gimbal to keep the props out of the shot in the wind. There must be a solution... Just have to find it. Thank you brother!

[@rwarton1]

Ah, a Monday 51 Drones video. SWEET

[@BUSNETme]

Love your channel man. Always learn new stuff and gets me to improve my own experiences. One day my channel will be as cool as yours. Hopefully

[@Brian-xd2oi]

Good grief, have I really been with your channel/ adventures for 3 years!!! Thank you for a fascinating, fun and educational journey. My very best wishes and I’m looking forward to many more.

[@therealRustyShackleford]

You can't use train follow...the sheriff's deputy told you that. Oh, "terrain" follow! LOL...yeah, I don't use it either. I'm sure it would fail at some point.

[@JonniArmani]

You nailed the video and 15:40 is exactly why if your a professional you should by it. It’s still a winner- even over the New Air 2S

[@born2bwildne744]

Hope you share how your educational visit with the sheriff’s ofc goes!!! 😉

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I really think it would be nice if he would reply back to his fan base.

[@randymcneely4983]

That is a must see for all of us. A lesson in proper cop etiquette.

[@xfirty2x]

He has already done a video on his interaction with the police....

[@randymcneely4983]

@@xfirty2x I said it was a must see.

[@randymcneely4983]

@@xfirty2x Now you have two subs. Reciprocate and support each other?

[@Tracks777]

lovely video

[@BRP42]

Thanks again, Russ. I appreciate your POV: it helps all of us make better choices!

[@e.cfarmphotography1095]

Apparently the noise reduction props make the drone fly sloppy and you should use the ones for the standard phantom 4

[@projectkilo8370]

Really?

[@dkdanis1340]

@@projectkilo8370 nope from videos can't notice any difference.

[@midvalleydrones5854]

Put my Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 in the air for the first time today winds were 12 MPH gusting to 19. Shot some junk video just to see how the camera worked. Even when I flew fast the video looks like I’m only flying a couple MPH, the detail from the 20M Pixel camera is astounding branches and leaves waving in the wind. I was very impressed with the smoothness of the drone thanks to you Russ and your setting recommendations from past tutorials. However I didn’t make the mistake of not calibrating all the SENSORS. I learned about this error from this Tutorial before I flew the bird. The Phantom is a flying camera boom so stable, it’s amazing.

[@frankrao2264]

There is a way to rid the props from your footage, one just tilt the camera down a bit or shoot wit( a high shutter speed on the camera will eliminate the props from the video too.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Love your channel, I ended up getting a Mavic Mini, mainly because of SIZE as we just started incorporating some Drone footage in our aviation videos. So weight and bulk is a primary concern!! Even though I'm a private pilot, I'm still learning a lot about Drones!! Keep up the good work!!

[@titusnixon]

After buying the P4P it was the perfect drone for my business. I skip over the Mavic ( wished I didn't) and bought the P4P v2 both Phantom works fine for my kinda work both holds up well in the wind and pretty good in this Midwest winter conditions. I think I will add the Mavic this spring as a backup for business.

[@flyingthroughhistory7211]

I don't know, personally, I like seeing props in videos, it shows how hard the drone is working :)

[@GabrielEDuron]

🤣🤣

[@usauas9703]

Great, honest, thorough review and comparison.... thank you!

[@jimfreeman2822]

I love flying my mavic 2 pro and phantom 2 pro....M2P is my favorite overall with the DJI Custom Controller. Thanks Jim

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Wow 🤩 it’s like you made this video for me, I was having the same dilemma! I had a spark, a Mavic pro, Mavic2pro (2xs) I have the Mavic mini and the phantom 4 v2 (now that it’s available again) has always been calling me! thank you! this was a great video

[@midvalleydrones5854]

Just ordered my Phantom still will keep my m2p my video’s are getting better due to your tutorials thanks Russ

[@billbishop8915]

I've used terrain follow for my work and I think it's great. When your following an irrigation ditch back to the headgate and your'er flying 60' to 75' above the ditch, I don't want to worry about running into the ground. Terrain following is a good tool for the work I do.

[@MrTroydawn]

Thanks Russ..!! Great comparison.

[@urek00]

9:00 i had the same problem but last year with my Phantom 3 while i was taking pictures for my school

[@foxcatcher40]

I stared as a videographer with my magic 2, now all I do is mapping and inspections, all with the Phantom.

[@YellowRoseDrones]

Nice video comparison, Russ. The original Mavic Pro required the same method for point of interest, if I remember correctly. I did a flag POI video at a neighborhood car wash a couple of months after buying the MP. I had to hover overhead with the camera pointed straight down, set the POI intelligent mode, then back away 40ft and down 15ft, before initiating the circle movement. With the M2P that I bought last summer, you just mark it on the screen and begin at whatever altitude or speed desired. I just did a windmill and the orbit wasn't exactly centered on the windmill like it would've been had I used my MP instead. I recently bought a DJI goggles from another local drone owner who needed cash. Now I'm trying to learn how to fly like Ken Heron does, but without the eyeball decals on the front. Lol

[@wheatdevon]

The shake is the imu. Litchi for phantom is a awesome thing.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Well done Russ, thanks for sharing your points and views my friend. Cheers and God bless

[@waynejohn8]

Another stellar video. Thanks, Rus.

[@Time2FLYAlDiaz]

Two more cons you failed to mention about the P4P. The airframe is subject to cracks over time and it takes longer to acquire satellites. However, it’s still a work horse til this day. I picked up a used one for mapping gigs. Well done!

[@droneguynh6371]

Welcome to the beast that is the Phantom 4 Pro. I own one and love it.

[@GoldWingnutProductions]

The tipping you saw in the first flight during the sharp turn was probably a gimbal breakaway. It can happen on the p4 when winds are high and the camera isn’t facing directly into the wind. If the side load on the gimbal becomes too great it releases the camera and resets and it looks like the drone has tilted 45 degrees momentarily. Kind of scary the first time you see it but no harm done.

[@FlyNatural]

Phantom Phantom Phantom!!!!! Phantom is King 👑

[@Mr19james66]

Great video. Definitely gave us a better understanding of the difference between the phantom and the Mavic series. Keep up the great work

[@AdnanAbbasi_LXXVIII]

Thanks for an excellent review and comparison, short sweet and to the point :)

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Very nice . Great job with making this video. Thank you for sharing it with us. cheers

[@educatetube]

I have both drones and one thing you forgot to mention that it is very important to me is the 8 bit 422(P4 Pro V2) vs 10 bit 422 (Mavic 2 Pro) video footage from these drones. P4 Pro V2 has a sharper image quality compared to Mavic 2 Pro, so if you are into photography go for P4 Pro V2.

[@brettjones4300]

That design is why the Phantom 4 is such a stud ! I will fly a Phantom 4 till the day they are gone and beyond. It’s the Windows XP of the drone world !😎

[@michaelo6003]

Just received my MP2 today! I've been flying with the Air for a while, and while I love it and will keep using it, the MP2 will be my go to drone for more professional quality work. I did ALOT of research (including watching your vids, Russ) trying to determine whether I wanted the MP2 or Phantom 4 Pro 2. It really wasn't much of a decision in the end - the MP2 is equal to or better in many ways. Can't wait to get 'er in the air! Thanks for another good video!

[@RonaldBrown59]

I started flying with a Phantom 4, and then moved onto flying Mavic's. They are both great quads, but I think I prefer the Mavic 2 over the P4P, I do like the way it flies better and the portability is probably my number one reason I choose the Mavic. Great video Russ.

[@a7wd]

Very interesting video. Thanks. A mechanical shutter would be nice, as would 4K60, but I love how I can fold my M2P and take it with me everywhere.

[@Royalyorkies]

Just added the M2P to my MP collection. Can't wait to see the big difference I've been hearing about. Only got a 15 minute flight thus far due to business. OH BUT TOMORROW THOUGH!!!😎😁😁😁😁

[@DuskLegend]

What do you think so far?

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Thanks 51 Drones for the video.

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

You got a Phenom.

[@TAPPChannel]

whats the difference between P4P V1 and V2?? Besides the propellers?! :)

[@misterstratocaster]

I've only had my Phantom 4 Pro Plus V2 for 2 1/2months but it's a dream to fly. Yeah, it's noisy even with the "quiet" props. The display on the controller is great in sunlight (not that we have a lot of that in the Pacific Northwest). No problems with going into the sun and obstacle avoidance. Sport mode really kicks butt. And yes, the controller DOES get real hot with all the hot air blowing out.

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

Hey Russ! Another butter-smooth presentation. Love the way your present your videos. But on the subject: my main issue with the Phantom series is the age of the technology behind it. It is starting to remind me of the B-52 Stratofortress. Yeah, it's gonna do the job, it's mostly reliable, but it's a BIG, LOUD flying dinosaur! And, in the Phantom's case, with the leaps in technology that are going on today, I just don't see it as the professional's tool of choice in 2-3 more years.

[@ce-750pilot3]

Russ, I have both, and love them both. I know not everybody can afford to have both (probably me included), I use both for different situations. My experience has been that both are extremely capable. Your Pros and Cons are right on. I love sharpness of the P4P, but love the low noise profile and portability of the M2P. Great comparison video...keep up the great work.....😃🛩

[@passap7229]

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@wesdunn4416]

A few weeks ago my Mavic 2 Pro was giving me obstacle warnings at 350 feet and was stopping and stuttering, giving warnings in front and behind. When I looked at the footage on a bigger screen I could see I was flying through some of those long stringy webs floating through the air.

[@51Drones]

OH wow!

[@MariusMeyer1]

Nice job Rus. I really like watching your videos

[@EgilWar]

Very useful information, thanks.

[@artofwomenphotography]

I have the phantom 4 pro V1 for two years now and never had the problem with obstacle avoidance by the sun

[@Owen322]

I know this is 2 years old but I had a phantom for a while not the v2 but the pro version and I never had a problem with the obstacle avoidance

[@GBOY185]

Just to respond to one of the issues you had. The Phantom didn't tip sideways. It was the gimbal going limp under too much load. That's happen to me quite a few times and was extremely scary but it's happened enough to me to the point I was able to figure it out over time.

[@RemotePilotsAustralia]

Thanks for that Russ I've pretty well given up on extended comments on KZbin as no one usually reads them through but in interests of balance for anyone who's interested... "once more into the breach". I have both the P4P v2.0 and The M2Pro ... and the M2Zoom, and Sparks and Inspire and ... I'm sure you get the idea. I have 6 different DJI platforms which with double ups make 10 DJI drones in the inventory so I don't have any reason to play favourites. Each has it's strengths and weaknesses and a purpose in which it shines. First comment, that little dive by the gimbal to the right when turning that you are experiencing, that's not normal in my experience. I have two P4Pv2.0s currently and owned a third one and have flown other peoples none of them have ever exhibited that behaviour. Second comment, the sensitivity to sunlight triggering false positives on the sensors is something I find varies from individual drone to drone rather than model to model. Of mine my M2Zoom is the most prone and drives me wild, my P4P's do not suffer from it greatly thankfully. Need to calibrate is again something that varies amongst my drones individually. I'm of the "do it when required" school of thought. I have a P4P V2.0 that has never once been calibrated in any way in 14 months of use, not sensors, not IMU not even compass. It blows me away, I have promised myself not to do it until absolutely needed just to see how long it goes. I have other drones that require it every time they go out. My M2Pro needs the compass done if I fly more than about 30km from the last spot I flew but is otherwise rock solid. For anyone interested in still photography I'd suggest the M2Pro, the palate and saturation on the camera is gorgeous with little post needed. For inspections it's the M2Zoom as the 96mm zoom when running at 1080p allows you to get right in for a close look and for videography, mapping and 3d modelling the camera on the P4P is without equal. Range, duration, handling and wind resistance vary a little one way or the other but basically cancel out any preference in the long run. Portability can be a factor for some but I think it's blown out of proportion by most reviews, as a commercial operator my drones are all in hard cases anyway so there's less between them in my case than there may be for others. If you are serious about commercial work a P4P v2.0+ with the integrating screen such as you were using is less than ideal as, although improved, support for 3rd party applications of the type that commercial operators like to use is still and probably always will be somewhat lacking. If you are only going to use the Go 4 app then maybe it's worth the extra ... maybe. I'll close by saying that if you held a gun to my head and said that I could only keep one drone, it'd be a Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. At a pinch I can do everything my other drones can do with the Phantom where as the reverse is not true solely because of the camera. At this point 60fps and mechanical shutter = Phantom. Thanks for all the great videos, keep them coming. Ari

[@Tomas.O.Sullivan]

great in depth information ari.very well put together

[@SirIronJim]

Great information to know, I'm still on the fence regarding the Phantom 4 v2, I have the original P4, and have 2 Crystal Sky (Large and Small) monitors that I use with it, my P4 is rock solid when in the sky (haven't ever experienced OA issues however), I also have the M2P, Mavic Air and Mavic Mini, the issue I have with the P4 v2.0 is that for some reason, DJI has made it unusable with the Smart Controller, which was one of the reasons I was looking to purchase it, as I have the Smart Controller for the MP2, the other issue is according to the DJI Store, it take 20 - 25 days to ship (estimated), which translate to likely over a month, I'm waiting to see what the next firmware update will do, as well as waiting for their shipping estimates to go down

[@RemotePilotsAustralia]

Jimmy Ware To me the only worthwhile difference between the original P4P and the V2.0 is occusync 2 over lightbridge and that’s a pretty worth while upgrade. From my perspective as a commercial operator the Crystal Sky and Smart Controller suffer the same problem as the integrated display in the P4P + which is lack of support for 3rd party applications which I regularly use. The fact that the all run a slightly modified version reference android 5 doesn’t give me a lot of confidence that it will ever be updated to a point I can use it with work. We’ve moved on 5 more android versions since then and the application development focus has shifted with the evolution. Unless DJI are going to do development “in house” the relevance of those devices for anything other than Go 4 is going to just get worse. I know that DJI has released beta firmware giving Smart Controller support with the P4P v2.0 and some reviewers have tested it, that was before the v2.0 became unavailable so there is every reason to expect that will go through now it is back in limited production which brings us to availability. While the P4P v2.0 is back in production and I expect it will stay in production until,we see something else in the prosumer range released with a mechanical shutter the numbers being made are reported to be significantly lower than before hence the time frame for shipping. My beautiful wife of 35 years bought me another one for my birthday a few weeks ago (sorry guys, no she doesn’t have a sister) and she bought it through our local dealer who told her only 50 had been imported at that stage. I’d suggest buying from a dealer as being the quickest route to obtaining one. Best of luck Jim, enjoy your flying. Regards Ari

[@m77ast]

did you sell you mavic 2 pro. Do you do pro work with the mavic 2 pro. I need to buy one but Im struggling to make a choice

[@JSKCKNIT]

I have a Phantom 4 Pro V2+ as well that I use for side job work. I love it. Very nice footage of the wind farm. - Corey

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Very nice . Great job with making this video. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@gear21clothingco.75]

Man nice clear video for sure!

[@AlfredoPulleghini]

Hi Russ. To me Mavic 2 Pro with the Smart Controller is the winner!

[@stringsattached67]

M2P + smart controller = perfect

[@rich500]

Very interesting. Thanks. That video was great.

[@TheRealJPAdventures]

Good Stuff! Especially for those of us looking what is used for professional considerations.

[@RugerMini556]

Mavic all day. That thing is like flying a world right brothers plane

[@gregwilliams4380]

If your in a certain proximity of the target, say those blades, you can fly 400 feet above those blades according to Ken herion. So you can fly well above those blades as long as your in that certain zone.

[@bneil4059]

Get both! You can never have too many drones. ATTI mode on the P4 ftw

[@bobbarnes]

Hi Russ. Thanks for the video and heads up on logging in for the first time (needing wifi). Another suggestion could be to use your phone as a hot-spot if you're out in the field. That assumes you have cellular service :) Thanks for all you do. Love the channel!

[@Level1Bob]

I have both the Mavic 2 Pro and the Phantom 4 Pro (not ver 2) They both fly very well for me and deliver the goods. Did you go under settings to smooth out your gimbal and flight stick controls? You can make them much more smooth.

[@petercaspar9581]

Russ, good stuff, thank you. Yes, The Phantom 4 it is clunky, noisy, bulky and has some minor flaws but in my opinion it is the most fun copter to fly by a long shot. It’s like driving an old V8 stick, puts a grin on my face. As a quick tip to avoid props in your footage, change your gimbal tilt downward by a few degrees and you are golden. Happy flying, cheers!

[@-zach-crook-]

I wonder if the Mavic 2 Pro will get the draw feature.

[@noonespecific9463]

Good video, very good, enjoyed it !

[@alk5749]

I've had the P4P V2.0 for 4 years now and have never ever had the issues you described. I own the Mavic pro 2, Mavic mini 2, Mavic air and other than size P4P beats them all hands down, no question. Now the obstacle avoidance beep and on screen warnings can all be disabled if you choose, I personally never fly using obstacle avoidance, but that's me I'm an advanced pilot and comfortable with my skills. I personally find these New Mavic class drones too toy like, like driving an automatic vs a manual. Hey if that's how you want to fly, more power to you. The P4P V2.0 will remain the King of DJI drones well into the future.

[@fpvpilot7713]

Nice video. Back when drones started we had no gps, no return home and no position hold but I flew them using fat shark goggles. Was pretty difficult compared to what we have today. They flew more like the racing quads of today.

[@sky173]

Great video. Nice to see you make a comparison video. Out of all the drones I've had, I stick with my two P4Pv2's. Not much else can beat the video quality for my professional work. Additionally, the controller for the P4 is awesome. I sure with I could use it on the Mavic. I can't stand the stock Mavic controller. It feels like a cheap toy compared to the Phantom series. I completely agree about the propellers in the shots. It can be a nuisance occasionally, but there are work-arounds that can help.

[@robertcortes7601]

I have both..love my phantom 4 pro but the convenience of being able to put my mavic 2 in my camera bag is so much easier to transport. Great channel very informative

[@buletinnarmada8166]

Hope you share how to plot mapping on Phantom 4 pro plus v2

[@CurtisOlson]

We own both (mavic 2 pro and phantom 4 pro v2) and I feel I get better signal range with our P4P. The mavic seems smoother and quieter and maybe gets slightly better flight times. We have the 20Mp camera on both systems and those seem to perform pretty close (at least for top down mapping.) We have an extra sentera multispectral camera affixed to our P4P so that might skew our observations a small bit. Thanks for your videos, I have been enjoying them since I found your channel!

[@dmitrivalencia]

the sun did had an issue with my obstacle avoidance too especially during sunset...

[@PJCookAC-130]

I have both also. Each has it's own merit. For travel...no competition Mavic 2 Pro All day! For filming anywhere my car goes P4P+v2.0 It easily connects via Hot spot on my Note 8 phone so connectivity is no issue. The P4P+v2.0 handles high winds better but only by a hair! The Panos are much easier to film and stick on the Mavic 2 Pro. Also I noticed that the P4P+v2.0 does not show any indication on the screen if you don't have a SD card installed so that IS an issue. A good preflight fixes almost everything though of course. I have never had that Obstacle Warning issue with the sun either. Full calibration is always the way to go! I also feel the Mavic 2 Pro does a better job filming at night. Hope that helps some visitors to decide as well. I am a commercial drone pilot for almost 6yrs and have the awesome FAA daylight waiver as well.

[@PJCookAC-130]

BTW...hardly ever fly my Inspire 1 or Mavic Pro now...kinda sad but they don't measure up to the new guys!

[@AnubisArtsTJGrady]

I have both drones. Just like you said. I use the P4P 2 for jobs and carry my Mavic with me at all times. I do get the obstacle avoidance periodically during golden hour with the P4P

[@gregtay67]

Love the P4P. I had the v1 and sold it away, then realized that it's an awesome drone and regretted selling it. Then got an opportunity to buy a p4A very cheap with a broken remote and battery. Replaced those and was disappointed with the range. I bought an Alientech booster and it flew for miles. The p4p/p4a is really powerful and you need to go really precise with the controller. After that I got the MP1 and now the MA2. I still love the robustness and the power of the P4P/P4A ver 1.0/2.0 to this day. Never had a problem with the obstacle avoidance.

[@billystepter139]

I have the 4 pro and i have never had any problems with it!! It’s a great drone but it takes time to set it up!! That’s silly about not flying over rr tracks!!!

[@danieltaormina1472]

The wind farm is outstanding.

[@YOJIMMIE]

My Phantom 4 pro + 2.0 arrived last Friday

[@PHANTOMFlight101]

I am the owner of a 4Pro and a 4Pro V2.0 and I have never had the problems you were having. Controller does get a little warm. I don't like the one with the screen. Tip the camera a little. You won't see the props. Nice video. I enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@MikeKinney8675]

If you plan on mapping , you will have to get the p-4 p v 2. Great video Russ.

[@Xterraforce]

Could you elaborate? I don't have either drone and haven't really considered professional drone work. So with no experience with either, is there a feature of the Phantom that makes it significantly better for mapping or is it mainly their reputation? I will say I've been on a few jobs where professional drone work was being done and it was always one of the Phantom series, mostly 3 and 4 in use.

[@MikeKinney8675]

@@Xterraforce Hello between these 2 drones the p-4-p has a mechanical shutter. There are alot of apps and software for stitching together photo's . But with the p-4-p and the Inspire that mechanical shutter along with the high resolution p4p has 4k 60 you can eliminate the motion blur and still have photo's that won't be I would describe as mushy. Giving you the ability to make a more detailed map. Billy Kyle and Drone U have several videos on drone mapping if this interest you. Mechanical shutter is the key point. You could use a drone with and electronic shutter and fly slower to get around but it would take alot more time.

[@Xterraforce]

Ah, I understand now. Thanks for explaining it.

[@MikeKinney8675]

@@Xterraforce the phantom 4 pro or the phantom 4 pro advanced would be good you don't have to get the phantom 4 pro V-2 they both have same camera

[@guntherdeherdt7279]

5:24 ... if you ask me it was not the drone that tilted, but the gimbal ... the prop is not longer visible for a few seconds ....

[@51Drones]

If you watch the entire video, you will see that I put that up on the screen.

[@guntherdeherdt7279]

@@51Drones i saw ;-) Still watching the rest of the vid ;-)

[@ottersphotography304]

Another great video, I appreciate the detailed information you present. I live on the west coast, frequently flying in windy conditions. For me, trying to continually work around prop ghosting was not worth the effort. The main reason I got rid of my phantom though, I had connectivity issues frequently enough that I did not feel confident flying in situations where it could cause an issue. I have never had any connectivity issues with my MP2.

[@fisherus]

Russ, The first drone I purchased after a couple of funky play ones was a Xiaomi mi followed by a Phantom 4. When I got my Mavic 2 Pro I thought I'd mastered drone piloting until I went back to the other previous drones just to get time on them. Huge difference between flying a fixed drone vs a fold-up. I think it's the weight of the Phantom that has a lot to do with it as its response is slower. I have several hundred videos showing the props of my Phantom and learned that gimbel control is a must to avoid it. Personally I think the major difference is the cameras an the Mavic style drones are much more enjoyable to pilot so, I am intending to explore the Autel Evo 2. This gives you have a huge selection of camera systems that are interchangeable on the same drone.

[@Christian-cz9bu]

That POI issue is if you wanted to shoot those deer, when you get directly overhead to mark, those props are really loud directly below and would chase your subject away.

[@JennaCee]

This is the bird that I reach for if I'm doing anything professional but otherwise, I fly my M2P.

[@sillysmoothfpv3666]

That trestle shot was just beautiful!!!

[@attilatanacs2542]

Hi Russ, Many thanks for the great content !! I'd like to ask you a straightforward question. For photography, Maviv 2 Pro or the Phantom ? Keep up the great work Thanks

[@paulthelefty]

I have a fair amount of time on theP2P, never had the issues with the obstacle avoidance like you had. Are the sensors and covers clean? I clean mine just like the lens... I could see if there’s fingerprints or gunk on those sensors and the sun hits just right, it may trigger the avoidance.

[@ulven75]

Great video :-) I started flying a home built quad with a dji flightcomputer, then a hexa.. One day i got in hold of a phantom 2 vision, that dropped to the ground for me the first day in afrika... then i have had Phantom 3 advanced, then mavic.. and now a mavic 2 pro.. I agree with you that the mavics are more stable to fly in the wind, and much more easy to bring along.. But i love my M2P :-)