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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[@kinderjoker]

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

[@Jimidan1000]

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

[@carltonpolhemus2464]

you guys are the best making these vids!

[@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

[@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

[@getjeff]

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

[@Yeetboy-yi6fw]

The quality of these vids is insane

[@vantagepointvideotexas]

This was excellent! Thank you both so much!

[@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

[@charleshenderson3447]

Great test guys!!! Thanks for the comparison.

[@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

[@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**

[@lilblue101]

Lol

[@the420jamaican6]

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.

[@TRACINGTHOUGHT]

Greatest drone comparison video i've every seen. So funny and interesting to watch! You guys were a great team in this one :) Thank you all for the info and the final test at the end. Answered all my questions!

[@massimilianogrivetti]

Great video, simple, direct and very useful

[@wj7022]

Really great video! Helped a lot

[@gregkiser4928]

Yeah, great video!! Thanks for the info!!!

[@loncinful]

Great video, thank you!

[@mikedrobinka3298]

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

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@MehrabS]

That was a great review!

[@caseygray6028]

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

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Casey! This is a big compliment!

[@ivanruata]

That's cool test...very informative updates i need.

[@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.

[@Deep_Ro]

best review video i love how the dog came back haha

[@VillageTV]

AWESOME VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@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.

[@JitterFlicks1]

That is AWESOME! I love the MAVIC PRO so much we had to go get one ourselves.

[@everyonelovesfriday2045]

Time to order some new props!!! And props to you on the awesome video!! 👍

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@proudamerican8656]

such a good quality video gj

[@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?

[@CLF-007]

Yes, excellent video!! Thanks!

[@northeastdroneproductions]

cheers for the review :)

[@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

[@maciejhalicki7624]

Very important points made and tips thank you very much👍

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@lbamm]

Great video guys.

[@121snapshots]

Awesome video 🤙🏽

[@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!

[@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.

[@dreadjavapirate]

Very informative.

[@HoStevie]

*Great comparison!*

[@MEDIASYSTEMSTUDIO]

great job thanks

[@myroadtours6147]

Good info. I'd be interested in some flight times with the Maverick Pro and the new props.

[@eliteconcurrency]

Good job, very good video - I appreciate your time and information. Thank you!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks to you for watching!

[@BrunoPOWEEER]

So much good info packed in this video, yes it's not a scientific comparison but its a great and very honest reference! Drone POWEEEEEEERRR... ohh yeaahh SUBSCRIBED =]

[@readysetdrone]

Sweet!

[@bryanauer]

Great info guys!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@droneworld8334]

A great test guys I have a phantom 4 pro I will add the platinum to my fleet. Well done

[@CaptainJack63]

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

[@jacekszymanski7857]

thanks :) very informative video

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@lifeingeneral9111]

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

[@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.

[@Toyz4Mike]

NIce review! Thanks!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@Carluccio2023]

Just ordered the platinum pro! So excited 💯💯

[@rogerthat9174]

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

[@fcbrants]

Great video (great info + well produced + great sound), thanks!! (liked, subscribed, already bought my Mavic, so 2 out of 3 :)

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@alansavage9656]

Excellent review Kelly & B!!

[@eugeneleroux6140]

These are just superb

[@stunseed999]

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

[@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. 😉👍

[@TimetoShinePhotographybyMike]

Amazing review

[@Musiquedecor]

Thanks guys

[@BugPOKER]

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

[@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]

🤣

[@steveblackbird5174]

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...!!

[@surfDaddy]

I knew the retriever was coming back!! ;) Very funny

[@LTECNIC]

Very nice video

[@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!

[@IjustWorkHere3]

Oh cool, didn't know y'all were from Austin too! Very cool!

[@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.

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks guys great review your last test was the most reviling to me with the RPM's and new props. I didn't think it was worth the 100.00 but you showed me I was wrong, so I've ordered my new prop's Thanks

[@readysetdrone]

+RICK HALBUR Awesome!

[@bjorker40]

That was an awesome and so interesting review...I have a Spark and also the P4P+ just got a few weeks ago and really trying to hold back on another drone since I’m scared of my wife! Lol.

[@atplaypics380]

Great video. Very informative and helpful. I’ve been in the market for my first real (non-toy) drone and, I’ve been looking at the Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air. I had been leaning towards the Pro and now, I think I’m getting the Mavic Pro Platinum based on this video. Thanks for the comprehensive comparison.

[@readysetdrone]

If you don't already own a drone, the Mavic Pro Platinum is worth the extra $100 or so.

[@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?

[@pablo9364]

You know this is an excellent video. Good job . Very insightful ,fun and informative .

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks! We really enjoyed making it.

[@DaIeDenton]

+pablo9364 Your comment looks fake AF I'd say a generated...

[@davester26m]

Cool. Video I love you guys

[@readysetdrone]

We love you too!

[@WalidChakereducation]

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

[@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?

[@upperechelon3456]

Interesting video guys. I am seriously looking at a Mavic to add to my collection. The differences seem a little subtle but for only an additional 100.00 I would just shoot for the platinum. Cheers Florida USA

[@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.

[@catchitcookit9449]

Greatt review

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Nice bokeh at the field. Great vid as usual!

[@HallyFPV]

You got a like for the dog lol!

[@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!

[@derek777]

From the video it is awesome

[@supportmyjesse]

Bro good job u did won that first fight

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@EOtekk]

That was a very good doggo.

[@daviddow3260]

Thanks for the video; good info. Just a thought I haven't seen mentioned; you might want to see what the db difference is at a typical flight height/distance away from people (i.e. 50 feet high, 150 feet away) to get a better real world sound difference between the two.

[@readysetdrone]

Good point - might be able to try this soon. Thanks!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Thanks again Kelly for another great review! And don´t forget to test which has better maneuverability and acceleration (for instance in the time necessary to get to 400 ft of height). Cheers from Argentina!

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks! I'm going to do more comparisons (like you mentioned), but this video was already pretty long, so saving it for the next video! Thanks for the comment!

[@TimSmythe]

Great presentation. I own both and agree with your conclusions.

[@thebridge7838]

👋🏻...awesome channel! 👍🏻

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

woohoo, looking forward to watch this ;-)

[@jimmyrebel2010]

Talking while taking a db reading... classic!

[@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.

[@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?

[@bdpjumbi]

That dog was adorable!

[@readysetdrone]

Agreed!

[@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.