RFTC: DJI Phantom 2 Vision Unboxing, Setup, Flight Testing and Aerial Video Demonstration

[@JonathanEvans]

Honest, transparent, and in depth review, fellas... You do this technology a great service!

[@8borrego]

Of all the people that review the DIJ PHANTOM you're the best now I know how to use it thank you

[@solen1849]

Crazy how technology comes a long so quickly. This was fun to watch 😉

[@PabloAM93]

It's always nice to see how far DJI has come in technology terms. That Phantom 2 Vision camera looked more like a toy camera than anything else, nowadays they come standard with 3-axis gimbal, capable of higher resolution for video and a more robust system and app.

[@JersePhantom]

I get mine on Friday, this was the simplest most straight forward video for set up

[@Aegisltd]

2:58 "M40A1 Pulse Rifle" Outstanding tie in. (And technically correct as well).

[@YourTechGuide.]

how you liking the phantom vision so far?

[@Rcschim]

Thanks for the nice review. I guess this is a reall neat option to get started for a beginner. And it looks way more advancd than an ardrone. The wifi extender and using smartphone for fpv is really smart!

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Glad you enjoyed it! As with *most* things that DJI does, this seems to be well designed system, and we think you're exactly right describing it as a more advanced AR.Drone. While we were making this video, Techinstein described it as the "AR.Drone killer." It's a nice step up from the AR.Drone in that it has a (more or less) conventional hobby radio, so beginners can start to get used to a conventional system, rather than using a touch screen for control. In fact, everything about the Vision seems to have been designed to make it easy for beginners -- and that's great! We're glad to see more people coming into the hobby, provided that they fly safe!

[@yenaamjenyer1216]

*DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter*. Great. It's sold with the cheap price on Amazon. Everybody can visit to purchase one for yourself now.Nice day*===============*

[@KhaledTravel]

thanks alot .. but is it too easy to use as first time ? for beginner .?

[@ohaleceiffel]

I just bought the phantom 2 H3-2D. I'm wondering if there's a way of having a wifi link to smartphone like in the phantom 2 vision? I know there's video downlink and receivers but I'm not interested in FPV. i just need the wifi video for orientation and basic OSD like the vision app provides. Thanks.

[@jamesnartowicz7526]

Just got my DJI Phantom Vision 2 today! Thanks for the video, guys!

[@t.rexxer5007]

Just got mine. I noticed you guys didn't attempt to balance the blades as is required of the Flamewheel series from DJI. Should one do this even though the dampening provided by the camera mount seems to eliminate any "jello" effect? thanks for a great review.

[@Stacks__Stacks__]

I just purchased a phantom 2 Vision used, I did and update on it and try connecting it to my phone but as I do all the steps when I go on camera it says "broken phantom connection" I would like to know what I can do next. It would be very helpful, thanks

[@ChrisStrode]

Nice review. Shouldn't you have paired the phone to the wifi repeater rather then the phantom itself so you could use it at a longer range?

[@billybarringer8085]

Hey guys nice instruction video, I'll use this when my Phantom comes to my house next week. This is my first Phantom and I CAN'T WAIT, any pointers for me about this thing ?

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Before I would presume to give you any advice, I'd like to know a little bit about your background... Have you flown RC before -- specifically helis or multirotors? If you haven't flown before, and I know this is going to come across like I'm telling you to eat your veggies when all you really want is to dive right in to desert, but I'd suggest starting with something other than your new Phantom. Specifically, I'd head out to your local hobby store and pick up a Blade MCX-series micro heli or a high-quality flight simulator (like RealFlight or Phoenix). The Phantom 2 Vision is easy to fly, but nonetheless it isn't a skill you can take completely for granted -- and I wouldn't want to see you bust up your machine right out of the box. Take advantage of the time you have before your new bird arrives next week to build some fundamental skills -- either with a simulator or a micro-heli -- and make your first mistakes with a machine that doesn't cost $1,200. Also, DJI manufactures propeller guards you can mount on your Phantom -- to prevent the propellers from striking objects or the ground (if it tips over on landing). Again, if you're a new pilot, that's going to save you some grief. If you want some additional background, check out our Beginner's Guide to Building and Flying an FPV Multirotor (RFTC: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Flying an FPV Multirotor (2013)). Thanks for watching -- and good luck! Let us know how it goes!

[@billybarringer8085]

***** Thank you very much for the info I'll put it to good use.

[@t.rexxer5007]

***** Good advice. I have many years of r/c heli flying, going back to the glo fuel days, and before I bought my vision, I picked up a helimax 1sq and flew the blades off of it, resulting in effortless nose in and very good control. If you can fly the 1sq, I anticipate the vision will be quite easy to master. Good luck!

[@rgramza]

Nice job guys. Best 'how to get started video' I have seen. Thanks for your help.

[@Bobster986]

I luved the start up sound of my old P2V, 🎼Memories!🎶🎵😊

[@FinestRacing]

Great video. Waiting for mine to arrive. Hope to use mine for sports events.

[@ecowow]

Just got my phantom 2 vision yesterday. Did everything in this video for set up but only got flashing yellow lights when attempting to fly. Yellow turned to red when I tried to activate motors. This is my second phantom and had no issues with first drone. Possibly a factory defect or hardware malfunction???

[@SS8styles]

I'm that guy who waits for things to go on sale before I buy them. Finally upgrading from the phantom 1 to this and really appreciate this thorough yet well-thought out video. Only thing is I'm starting to think I should have waited for the vision 2 + Damnit...

[@Ben7seven7]

Nice video, but in the production version the phantom 2 vision comes completely assembled except for the rotors being screwed on. Also the production version comes with 5200mah battery with 25+ minute flight time.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Hey, Ben! Thanks for stepping in with the correction... As you saw, our friends at ATI had been all over the Phantom Vision before we got to play with it. It was like Christmas came early to the workshop.

[@ChrisStrode]

No worries, it just looked like the phantom ID as it had the silver bolt under it

[@JersePhantom]

I do have one question. I have the samsung note 3, which is larger than a smartphone, will it fit in the holder on the controls?

[@TommyBBQBessinger]

Hello, Iv'e been enjoying your channel since purchasing my DJI Phantom2 Vision Plus. There has been a lot of talk on the news about the drones like what I'm flying, what is your take on all this Do you think the drones will become illegal or if not, what do you think will become of this hobby I just invested into and love? It's got me worried and a bit bummed. Thanks for your time in advance. Tommy

[@bmax2025]

Thanks for the awesome video! Am doing my first flight tomorrow.

[@RaymondNack]

I'm getting one of these..Cant wait..

[@tautisj]

what is the regular pattern after the calibration is complete? is it blinking yellow? or what? thanks!

[@iloverc]

Great review!! When I saw from other channel, I didn't even want but when I see this, it is neat nice one and hassle free to play for short range FPV.. thanks again,

[@CasitaAdventurer]

Nice work guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@flyingtonyw]

Struggling to find App for this. Can I just fly, 'Line Of Site' and film with the camera without all the phone and extra wifi thingy. Will the RTH work if I do the compass calibration 360 degree in horizontal and vertical also work without phone. Thanks for any replies.

[@mixthemix]

Brilliant video guys, probably the best i have seen, easily understood in all areas & straight to each point, greqt. Keep it up, regards Paul UK

[@billconnelly4459]

Best review I've watched thus far... THANK YOU, great job!!!

[@carlosfranklin236]

Great job! This is what I needed to see to make up my mind and get one.

[@mitchingram7867]

I'm only getting one SSID to show up on my cell phone. Any answers? The one I'm getting is for the range extender. Mitch

[@chadsantucci8674]

Does this one have a come home feature

[@micheleg9492]

Nice job really good video. Did you noticed jello effect ? Can I use Iphone 4 with the Vision ? Thanks

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Hey, Michele! Thanks -- glad you enjoyed the video! We didn't notice any jello at all... The video you see from the Phantom 2 Vision in our video is straight out of the camera -- no post processing at all. What you see is what you get. As to whether or not it will work with your iPhone 4, we can't say for sure because we're on Android phones. However, our best guess is that it will, and you can check for yourself by downloading the software right now from the app store for free. It should tell you whether or not it's compatible with your hardware before you actually go ahead and buy something.

[@reviewboard5677]

I really enjoyed your video guys, I got a DJI Phantom 2 Vision from them as well and because of your great video I didn't have to crack the manual for setup :) I've been out flying around and wow is it a lot of fun. Can't wait to check out the vision+ with the gimbal. Couldn't believe how absolutely high it went.

[@saszkod]

Good work, thank you from Poland :)

[@LH483]

Is the color of phantom2vision video worse than camcorder gopro h3-2d?

[@trini_traveller]

hi i wondering if you can help me i am a novice just bought a Dji from eBay phantom 2 vision with out gimble or camera. just wondering where do i get the the replacement parts from ...?

[@pb2themax]

I wonder if the LiPo cells are removable? It'd be nice to be able to make a custom pack for it.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Let me put it this way: I don't think DJI designed with the intention of it being removable, but with a moniker like "KillerRC," I'm sure you appreciate that there isn't much that can stand in the way of a motivated hobbyist with a flat-head screwdriver. For liability's sake, I had probably better add that I wouldn't recommend trying it and, furthermore, the charger is a simple plug-in -- without a balance lead -- so our guess is that the cell balancing is occurring inside the battery cartridge itself. Obviously that could go all kinds of wrong (the flaming variety in particular) if you got into this thing and somehow damaged or disabled the balancing system.

[@pb2themax]

***** Probably true. I hate proprietary battery packs. I prefer the usually cheaper and higher capacity LiPo packs that are out there.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

KillerRC I'm 100% with you on that point myself. However, I don't think that this product was made with us in mind. I think it's been specifically designed and built for beginners, and they have deliberately removed all of those "rough edges" that we accept as part of the hobby so that new folks aren't intimidated. And, if that means that all of the components are proprietary and people have to buy replacements straight from DJI, I'm sure that they're sobbing all the way to to bank.

[@pb2themax]

***** Yeah. It's a $180 3S 5200mAh LiPo? Sheesh. I could make a 6000mAh for $50.

[@charlie3273]

Thanks for the review guys! Geez they sure made this non-interchangeable with anything else, for example the blades and battery!

[@shannonnewman3091]

This DJI dose look all proprietary, But You Guys Rock !

[@HOBBYMOE73]

Great video guys ..... I got mine on Christmas and it flow wonderful you rock guys and wish you a very Happy New Year.

[@rifted]

BTW, have you guys try to make a 25 min or more flight time quad/hexa/octa? I'm building one in the next month I'll let you know if you are interested how I did... lol Wish me luck! and thanks again for your time Guys! Ed

[@jasonleesuffolk]

But what do the 2 switches do on the controller ?

[@axelcjensen]

very nice and thorough review

[@danski7442]

I prefer my 350qx and the go pro as you can use the camera everywhere not stuck on your quad.

[@cruzader30]

Does it work without internet connection?

[@MARTINLARSENF0X]

my phantom 2 came today. the weather is sadly bad.. and wet. and i dont know how much wind this can handle . and im pretty sure raining is also bad.

[@jsrl317]

Great video, great information! Looking forward to a purchase this year. Thanks for the tips!

[@dennismorales163]

Got this one on my next shopping list...

[@tisdylan00]

what phone was that you where using?

[@shantimix]

I have the first one :) and i love it, now i can't wait to get this one :) great video guys and wishing you a happy new year from canada :)

[@JohnAIDoe]

Non secure network? Can it be secure?

[@diegochicharro4258]

How do I get phantom returns home alone?

[@jefflee9333]

I 'd like to see if anyone know's how to integrate the Fatshark Attitude SD into the Phantom 2 Vision? All the videos on KZbin show how to integrate the Fatshark into the first version of the Phantom's. Is it even possible to do this?

[@clairsaint1]

Muito showwww o phantom vision 2... Parabéns dji

[@TIMMAXJETT]

Great content, well produced. Really helpful. Thank you.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

[@TrevorEimen]

what a great simple review!

[@WORRO]

Really good video, thanks for posting this!

[@tibetboy59]

Hey plz help me out with dis So I bought phantom 2 vision plus used one N I return it cuz So when I turn on camara 1080p It was looking so bad n blirdy on my FPV Camara Quality looks like 330p even doe it was on 1080p Is it normal ? and Iz GONA looks 1080p once I download video ? I wana buy agian just wanted to make sure btw I should get P2V + or P2V. Just a hobby type of thing Too shoot. But also don't wana get so shaky video Thanks

[@jonasstokkeland8483]

do you need to calibate it every time you are going to fly?

[@gmpisawesome7711]

Jonas Stokkeland nope.ive thought that too, look up calibration: a full primer on Dji phantom pilots

[@Prestonesfpv]

Nice video guys, good as always !! I have been in this MR / FPV game for a while now and i have learned things the hard way :) But this one here makes it so easy for newcommers which is a good thing.... but im still glad i learned it the old way! there was a lot of good thinking to do when things didnt go my way :)

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Yeah, we learned the "old school" way, as well... It can be awfully frustrating (and expensive) to find out for yourself which parts work and which parts don't, and just getting the machine to fly correctly -- all the basics you can take for granted if you buy a Vision. But, like you said, we learned a lot along the way and now we can share it with these new folks coming along...

[@agilirfan6467]

very nice review

[@oliverbrows]

Nice vidéo. Thank you...

[@baftijari]

can vision follow you?

[@MrQueenlatte]

Phantom 2 vision no more dji have support ...very bad. I hope someone here to help..any apps

[@danielasalas4961]

excellent guys, thanks

[@visho8979]

Very nice review, except for the spa music on the background

[@ReneNieuwenhuis]

A lot of so called 'Fly aways' don't have anything to do with DJI. For example, I bought this one and took this review as my manual. Roswell did not wait for rapit green light so RTH will land the Vision on the spot Home was found. With the antenna aimed to the quadcopter the range is limited. The repeater is pointing up to the sky and will limit the range also. Now we know better, a starter not reading the manual wil blame DJI for a faulty RTH, video quality and losing signal.

[@MARTINLARSENF0X]

im getting my phantom 2 tomorrow. i wonder if the phantom 2 can handle water.

[@buddingvideos]

trust me, this is not waterproof

[@MARTINLARSENF0X]

Thomas W i know that. but i was thinking if a few rain drops hits it, it wont kill it right.

[@buddingvideos]

A little splash would be ok, like 10 droplets or so much

[@victorcuevassc831]

how much is this worth?

[@mare6638]

mistake number 1# 1:24 after you screw them all the way you need to pull propellers up to stop them for twisting off !!!!!!!

[@whiteoakdg]

Wrong! They are self-tightening

[@jtepsr]

you forgot to mention changing transmitter to FCC mode but otherwise thank you

[@Sorted6996]

The thing about Phantom2 is the Wifi part. Dont know if it' records or views well whilst flying around a city with so much wifi trafic. However GoPro connected to a transmitter is radio frequency and you can adjust it to an independent frequency, zero interference. The phantom also allows more add on's such as When it comes to filming you can add a gimbal which maintains absolute stability and instead of viewing it on your phone you can have a set of fat shark goggles which are way more submersive and is able to help you film better. There is also the head tracker on that which syncs the gimbal to the movement of your head.. I think Phantom have jumped to quickly in bringing out the Phantom2. Its as if theyre catering for people who are too lazy to source their own props and form that special bond with their drones :)

[@Sorted6996]

Oh and I forgot to mention how much cheaper spare batteries are! :)

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Mindful Eyeam Hey, Mindful! As far as I'm concerned, everything you said is correct -- but I think that's a very deliberate choice that DJI has made. They aren't trying to sell the P2V to you, or me, or anyone else who is currently flying FPV. It isn't intended for anyone who is flying anything right now -- it's intended for the mass market as a lifestyle accessory. They are trying to take FPV mainstream, and every facet and detail of the P2V has been built with that in mind... It's an amazing and audacious and slightly frightening thing that DJI is trying to do -- and it's going to make this an interesting decade for all of us.

[@Sorted6996]

***** Ye absolutely.

[@nickraider-motoblog2976]

Please 🥺 help.. I have my Phantom 2 vision but I don't know what apps can I use for my Android phone please Help I want to try to flight What's apps good for Android phone please THANK YOU.. God bless 😇

[@trevorwilburn8824]

You don't need two people calibrate the Phantom. Just set down the controller when its light goes yellow.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Good point! Thanks for the tip!

[@mblitch]

***** And when calibrating, Phantom flyers do what is often called the 'compass dance'. Instead of moving the aircraft by grabbing and twisting it, which brings in more dips and weaves as it turns, they will hold the aircraft and pivot around it as the center point. So essentially you walk in a circle twice, keeping the CG as stable as possible on its axis. Much less of a chance in bumping things that way.

[@trevorwilburn8824]

I do it like they did in the start up video with Collin Guin demonstrating how to set it all up. Also I've found that if it's just futile to get a solid green light going before taking off, actually getting it into the air even just a few feet can sometimes help it attain better satellite reception.

[@bigh7777]

Keep in mind you can also rotate you body while holding the P2V stationary while calibrating instead of standing still and rotating the P2V. Just personal preference I guess.

[@lvgrampsvegas4591]

John Billings That is the way I did it. Worked fine !!!

[@AkaCofresi]

Excelente

[@ReneNieuwenhuis]

Not the blame Roswell Flight Test BUT the consumer. Maybe DJI makes it all (look) to easy to fly safe.

[@ALTN8NRG]

20 minutes is great for flight time!

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Honestly, that's just what we got -- and we didn't specifically time it with any precision. Lots of other reliable sources are saying 25+ minutes and, you're right, that truly is extraordinary.

[@Bobster986]

You guys should get back together and patch things up 😢

[@dinushshalinda603]

Price

[@teknofil007]

Hei, very god. And you exsplain so god. Im In marked fore drone and look at Dji Phantom. Its Vision or Vison+ but vision is moore cheep and I think its god enough. Im also a Rc freak and have 6 brushless car one is xo-1 and 3 brushless boat one is spartan. I have never fly somthing before. Im also very found of Picture/film. Therfore I look at Phantom. Is this camera god? Nice video!

[@nofeardarr]

i have a phantom they fly great before i bought mine i called DJI to see if my wheelchair would mess up the GPS they had to call me back they took one and did the call. and startup on a metal table just remeber where you start it up is where it will come home if you have use return to home. p.s. cool pacth i was born at Roswell airbase

[@OdeeOz]

Scary tech. How long before some jerk/terrorist uses one to down a passenger liner on takeoff or approach?

[@trai1ertrash]

thats very stupid.

[@OdeeOz]

trai1ertrash And VERY possible.

[@trai1ertrash]

if a 747 can be taken out by a dji phantom it deserves to be a burning heap.

[@OdeeOz]

On takeoff or landing, one gets ingested in an engine and the plane goes down. If a fucking goose can do it, so can a plastic drone.

[@OdeeOz]

Technology versus foreign object damage isn't you're long suit , is it? A pilots helmet can destroy a jet engine, and it weighs about what that drone does. Point of fact, a Zippo lighter ingested into an F4's engine destroyed not only the engine, but the plane. So now, who is the low info guy again?

[@jamesdivall64]

I gotta have 1

[@jamisonjenkins6675]

Anyone else noticed they just have a f@#king gong just chilling in the background?

[@MRCHANNEL2123]

watching now feels funny

[@20spurSAT]

Cool.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pcpancake]

Battery Installation ..."insert Much like you would the magazine of your M41A Pulse Rifle..." Awesome Video guys - I am taking notes.

[@mrswaper6496]

Before my big bro come from u.s ill tell my my mom to buy and have fun with xd im so exited

[@silasgramaglia1671]

Where me GoPro go?

[@andrewthomas2345]

I just got mine on Amazon for 800

[@fly15levy7]

I love it as impressed technical. Expensive? If I get big money from lottery ha Thumbs up

[@rifted]

Yea! #1 comment! lol Nice work Guys! Keep it up!

[@madbassmassacre]

They like to point their fingers at the consumer with flyaways

[@0917bobb]

I don't think that I like this one for the same reason why I gave away my AR Drone. Too proprietary, it doesn't use standard batteries and I would bet that they are much more expensive than the ones that I use with everything else I own. I could probably build one from a kit that has all of the same functionality and costs less than half of this model. This is like the iPhone of quads, if you never buy anything other than this you are good, otherwise I'd pass.

[@Kagan_Korkmaz_Bey]

TR İS TURKEY

[@Oslokiddo]

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