Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum - Which to Buy

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Yeetboy-yi6fw]

The quality of these vids is insane

[@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.

[@lifeingeneral9111]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Jimidan1000]

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

[@stunseed999]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@kinderjoker]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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. 😉👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@BugPOKER]

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

[@LLLegitimacyyy]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@HuskyStudios]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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..

[@n0w3lly90]

-3dB is a halving of sound intensity. -6dB means a quarter of the sound of the Mavic Pro

[@MrDoucheChill]

Actually, -10dB is halving the perceived volume, but 1/10th the acoustic energy. A 3dB difference is what is considered a 'noticeable' difference in volume by most listeners, but is a factor of 2 in acoustic energy. So your statement may be misleading as 'intensity' suggests human perception of sound, which would only be 'noticeable'.

[@michaelwood3205]

-3dB = 1/2, -6dB = 1/4, -10dB = 1/10, www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/images/dB_files/LI.gif

[@megatronVS]

Take a look at the Mavic Pro Platinum *BAM* And the original Mavic Pro *bam*

[@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.

[@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.

[@kenweller2032]

@ 10:45 you describe that a forward moving drone would fly longer. This is true, but not because any lift is generated. The downward motion of air creates an area of low pressure under a stationary drone. If the drone is moving, it is continuously moving away from that low pressure zone and the props can work more efficiently. If instead of just hovering, you put the drones into a "fly around point" mode, you would have likely had somewhat longer flight times. Nice job!! Oh. When I go to the DJI store. The Pro is $899 vs $1099 for the Platinum, so $200 difference, not$100 2:00. If you go with a refurb Pro (full warranty), the price is $799. The Platinum is really cool, but do you really think it's worth an extra $200-$300?

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome explanation. Thanks for posting!

[@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

[@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!

[@TristeyezFilms]

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

[@norwegianzound]

Decibels are measured logarithmically. Definition - A logarithmic scale is a scale of measurement that uses the logarithm of a physical quantity instead of the quantity itself. On a logarithmic scale, each tick mark on the scale is the previous tick mark multiplied by some number. The logarithmic scale can be helpful when the data covers a large range of values - the logarithm reduces this to a more manageable range.

[@carltonpolhemus2464]

you guys are the best making these vids!

[@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.

[@caseygray6028]

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

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Casey! This is a big compliment!

[@Bill-NM]

From previous experience building and flying multirotors with all kinds of various props, yes, the Mavic will fly just fine using a mix of the two kinds of props. The Mavic's flight controller has no way of knowing if there's a different prop attached...for all the Mavic knows, that arm is just experiencing a slightly different wind...updraft, downdraft, etc. Flight controllers don't know the RPM of a given motor...all the flight controller knows is to either speed up the RPM (by telling the ESC to send more current to the motor), or to slow down RPM by doing the opposite.

[@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.

[@lauraswan125]

Swap the batteries as well to check flight time are accurate

[@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!

[@VillageTV]

AWESOME VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@maciejhalicki7624]

Very important points made and tips thank you very much👍

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@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!

[@tornadokat]

I like that you guys are trying to show the differences but I have to disagree with the "scientific" level of your sound test. It looked like the sound level meter was being held directly below or nearly below the drone which would cause a lot of prop wash onto the mic thus greatly affecting the true sound level of the drone. It's likely that the blade design differences cause a different airflow under the drone. Also, just an inch or two difference in distance when so close can cause a significant change in db reading so there should be a method to keep the meter an exact and constant distance from the drone, ideally along a flat horizontal plane to the drone.

[@cyoteone]

seems that your new motors are designed for those new propellers. Meaning, its like buying an aftermarket set of props that are quieter for the Mavic pro when in reality, the props are of a higher pitch (speed) than that of the original mavic pro propellers (power). Be willing to bet that the only test the Mavic Pro would beat the Mavic Pro Platinum at is how well it fights the higher winds during flight. Might be why the original Mavic seemed to hover better that the Platinum Mavic.

[@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!

[@MrElfudge]

Thanks for the video. Needs more test being done when pairing platinum props with mavic pro. Lower rpm does not necessarily translate to better efficiency when flying in real life conditions because flight stability is determined by a number of other factors. In windy conditions, mavic pro may not fly as good with platinum's prop. That is something that needs to be further tested. My advice would actually to buy mavic pro, save the extra $100 to buy DJI drone insurance. Anyway, in the coming months there's a good chance that a new mavic model is coming in.

[@getjeff]

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

[@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

[@DoomerONE]

Thank you both, as a P3S pilot who has learned the bitter lesson of not having a backup drone (3 months in and out of DJI service dept.) I will definitely be buying a new drone next year and want to invest in a Mavic. This video was immensely helpful.

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Glad to hear it. You will love the Mavic!

[@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.

[@peterlevay219]

The differences are not that subtle. I owned a Mavic Pro, it got stolen, and I now have the Platinum. I find the sound to be significantly less annoying, actually no longer annoying at all. It's a bit of technological wonder. It also seems to fly a little smoother, who knows why.

[@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.

[@fj1100mark]

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

[@bikepimp72]

If I remember correctly from doing car audio DB drags, every 3db is twice the volume. so that being said, the old Mavic was 4 times louder. In car audio in order to gain 3db you would have to go lets say from a 500 watt to 1000 watts, and to gain 3db over that you would have to go 2000 watts. But you will clearly hear the volume difference

[@AdvancedUSA]

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

[@nickvinci6191]

The rpms have to be the same when using the same props. The weight is the same, therefore the thrust created by the propellers must be exactly the same, and the only way for that to be the case is if they are spinning at the same rpms

[@SometimeIsNow]

Hey guys,... Thanks for another great comparison video. I wanted to point one thing out on the prop swap evaluation. You mispoke on the rpms between the platinum and the original mavic.During your test at 7:52 you said the rpms on the platinum with its own props were 480 rpms & bouncing between 475/490At 20:06 you said the original mavic with the platinum props were 490/487 rpmsThen at 20:16 you mispoke and commented the platinum props were 450 rpms which actually they were spinning at 475/490 like you said at 7:52 So in conclusion the platinum props on the original mavic are the same rpm as on the platinum mavic and I'd like too see you guys do a battery test on the original mavic with the platinum props running at the lower rpm vs the platinum with the original mavic props. I installed the platinum props on my mavic pro and they are definitely quieter. They don't have the annoying whining, swarm of bees sound that you can hear from a long way off. The big differences are at 50ft, 100+ ft and higher. You can barely hear the platinum props unlike the original ones. Thanks again... And keep up the great work !!

[@massimilianogrivetti]

Great video, simple, direct and very useful

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?