Turn your Phantom 3 into a Phantom 4 - Litchi App

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[@frostoshi]

I don't need a phantom 4 I own a phantom 3 professional and with the Litchi app, I can get miles on waypoints I even fly out of signal lost, it estimates the time the mission will take, I can go on and on, but thanks again guy. best app ever

[@l8tr597]

Active track without obstacle avoidance is useless, that and the 10' radar vs 30' and finally dual IMU and compass compared to the P3P, I'll stay with my decision to return the P3 and love my P4 By the way, I flew over 3 miles in a lousy with wiFi area teaming with noise, I can outfly the battery, and when I land in back yard while sitting in AC, the obstacle avoidance radar assist in instrument landing with distance markers on screen, and knowing altitude from 25' up vs having to be within 3 meters, is also huge. I can see why upgrading for some ppl isn't really worth it, to me and others it is/was. To be fair I have 4 different antenna setups, and Sunhans amps and other goodies like ultra low loss cables for signals, but I have 2 million feet traveled in 4 months, 1 million in last 2 weeks, knock on wood my P3 flew awesome, and my P4 flies when better, with marginally better camera, and sport mode with real Active trac makes it a better deal the the typhoon H, which I like to

[@dickfantastic7908]

I'd like to set something up similar to what you have going on, I currently have a DJI Inspire and a Phantom 3 standard. Can you let me in on what equipment you're using? Still learning all this stuff, and speaking to the experienced people helps me to learn, so I'm all ears.

[@kevomorider6254]

Indian Frost hot far away can you fly witgout the litchy app? (in kilometers)

[@donaldmartim6249]

Ifrostify ok you just said it takes 15 minutes ine,way flight if that is true then a,round trip would be 30 minutes depending on the wind witch is not possible with the fantom professional or standards I barely get that with my fantom 4 .also by sending it on a mission means you have no signal and no control so there is no way from keeping it from running into something because you have no sensors on the front only the bottom .very dangerous. But with the fantom 4 I get great range and have full control in case something happens but the sensors on the front helps it to avoid things and fly up and over them

[@garyortolano7374]

You go on "missions" ? That is sooooooo cool..

[@bradbrinegar1419]

picked my standard up at walmart last night for $369. cant wait to get an antenna upgrade and try out the litichi app. loving it so far.

[@TechyAgent]

+Brad Brinegar awesome! Congrats on your purchase!

[@alfiez3602]

Brad Brinegar you got it cheap bro. It's still like £400 in U.K.

[@benw6952]

ikr

[@nbookie]

seen that sale. think Sam's has that still.

[@benw6952]

£400 is like $565

[@josemtz4517]

Awesome video man. Just purchased a Phantom 3 Standard and you made me feel so much better about my purchase. Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+Josef Martinez Thanks, happy flying!

[@pitbullboots]

+Techy Agent upgrading to the Phantom 4 is not worth it I cannot get my Phantom to go 1 mile, half a mile and I lose signal every time I am very disappointed in the Phantom 4 and its distance claim bull. if you have any tips to get me some distance I would really appreciate it thank you and God bless.

[@frankbuss]

+steve espinoza Do you still see your drone if it is half a mile away? Because in most countries it is only allowed to fly it within line of sight, which makes sense, because you don't want to be responsible for the death of people, if your done causes a helicopter crash or car traffic accident.

[@Synthsnstuff84]

+steve espinoza where do you live ? city , rural , ?

[@pitbullboots]

+Sorry Dude the suburbs of Los Angeles California. I have the Phantom 3 advanced and that one goes an honest mile and a half. the Phantom 4 has trouble going a half a mile. I know it is the connection between the radio and the Phantom because I have full bars on my iPad Air 2.

[@MichaelKincaiddontroughit]

I could only imagine your anticipation when waiting on your P3 to show up on a waypoint mission! 👍 Great info about the P3 continuing it's mission when the P3 losses signal.

[@TechyAgent]

+Michael Kincaid yeah, the first time I was pretty nervous. I flew it out over a large field and old steel mill in case it crashed, but it came back.

[@KenHeron]

Very well done. Informative.

[@TechyAgent]

+Ken Heron thanks Ken

[@brousmkh1376]

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[@rjnarvaez9435]

I like this guys bcuz he actually understand that ther is a lot of things the phantom 3 has instead of the phantom 4 and with this app it makes it become a phantom 4 or just like but still with this persons help he makes ur drone better. So later and piece to all later

[@StephenPurington]

I agree buddy , you make a great point ! Peace

[@TechyAgent]

+SlayerX Purington Thanks!

[@Sam-mc2zx]

Thanks. Great info. Will buy and try that app. A $32 price tag for the app is much cheaper than getting a new drone for some of those features

[@jameshawkins809]

The logic of throwing the old ones away is a bit silly. You could easily sell them.

[@BrandonBoyPH]

I don't think he's saying throwing it away literally. I think what he means is you can only sell it half or a third of the original price

[@TripMcSleazestack]

+Jerome Jimeno you're telling me used items sell for less then new ones!?! Thanks Obama!

[@jameshawkins809]

Jerome Jimeno That still isn't throwing it away. That is deprecation like most thinks folks buy

[@FLStoneHunter]

Thanks for the information! I just bought a P3 with 3 batteries and a range extenders for $400 solid! Now I'm going to download the Litchi app!

[@pirateshipproductions5859]

video: "I could buy three of these and crash two for that price" me: "I COULD BUILD AN ARMY"

[@TechyAgent]

+PirateShipProductions lol 👍

[@XJarhead360]

Gotta admit these are the best pro and con posts I have read in a long time...very entertaining.

[@JasonScarboro]

Wow you're right it is extremely reckless using the waypoint missions. Any number of things could happen mid flight and with no one at the controls disastrous things can happen. I personally only fly within line of sight for safety reasons. I really don't think Litchi should be creating software that could potentially be such a danger. The what ifs are far to great in this case. I just wish everyone could understand the importance of flying within the FAA guidelines. If we don't play by the rules soon we won't be able to play at all.

[@ChadWade12174]

You can easily take control back by just flipping to switch from F to P. This will stop the waypoint mission and just hover there and you have control of it again.

[@JasonScarboro]

+Chad Wade True but if you are outside of the video transmission range how would you know trouble is about to happen? I'm only speaking of those that do long range flights passed their line of site and outside of their signal range. This capability of the app is very reckless and irresponsible. It would be one thing if the mission is programmed over a baron landscape or water. Worse that can happen is you lose you drone but people are mapping mission over populated areas where anything can happen. It's just not safe and the fail safe of flipping switch does nothing when you can't see what is going on.

[@ChadWade12174]

That is true. I agree with you. Just setting a mission where you don't have visual contact is reckless because you can't see what your drone is doing. I always keep visual contact with my drone when I sett up my mission with Litchi. That way flipping the switch you can take control.

[@JasonScarboro]

+Chad Wade I know there are a lot of responsible pilots like yourself out there unfortunately there are way to many irresponsible pilots too. It's only gonna take one big accident for use all to suffer the consequences. I myself also only fly within line of sight and I don't think my videos suffer at all. In some cases I've started filming in one area and then moved to a second to be able to capture more footage. Check out some of my videos and I'll check out some of yours.

[@ChadWade12174]

+Jason Scarboro check out my other channel at C & R Aerials.

[@DuaneMorrisPhotosByDuane]

I love "Waypoint" with my Litchi controlled P3S!!! I also have the ARGtek antennas system, so my P3S will do anything I want now, within the 20 minutes the battery will last that is. I use topo maps of my area to make sure I don't crash into something while it's on a "Mission". I haven't tried the RTG thing yet, but maybe the Summer of 2018. A friend of mine has had the P3S and switched to a 4K P4P since he uses it for filming commercials on TV. He wishes he hadn't sold his P3S because of all the fun he had with it! He's also been telling me the tricks and tips he used with his Litchi controlled P3S, like "Course Lock" and Home Lock" for the earlier filming he did. I, of course, don't film commercials, I just love to see the world from a "Birds Eye View"! I bought a refurbished P3S just before Christmas of 2017 for only $398 and it's been perfect! Does anything I want with the Litchi app that I paid $24.99 for just before Christmas too! I watched this video back in November of 2017 and it was a BIG part of my research into the DJI drones. I didn't comment back then, but I am now to tell you ... Thank you for making this video, it pretty much made my mind up to go for the lower cost P3S instead of going into debit with a much more expensive drone. Keep up the good work!

[@TechyAgent]

Thanks! It’s great to get positive feedback like this!

[@DoctaM3]

Do this app work on Phantom 4?

[@TechyAgent]

+DoctaM3 yes it does

[@DoctaM3]

+Techy Agent Cool... I just worry--I have the Phantom 2V+, Iris, 3DR Solo--I think there is more tech development that is needed. I suspect we will see a leap this summer. Fingers crossed.

[@johngagne33]

These things are cool right? I must confess... a friend gave me a phantom 3 pro and a 4 pro and I thought I wouldn't really care too much for them. But after using them I am hooked! these things are fun!

[@jmack56]

But the Standard 3 comes with "follow me", "waypoints",

[@omaralispahic]

follow me is not active track with follow me the drone just follows the remote

[@dronevideos1752]

Ok thanks

[@BMathiesen]

The phantom 4 has sensors on all 4 sides not just the front. But this is a great video and good to know about this app

[@-Dragonfyr-]

Great video. I was looking into getting a Phantom 4, as an upgrade to my Phantom 3 Standard... but you have some valid points. I might buy the app you talk of, despite it being £20, which is a lot, and i may not use all the features that the app boasts. But ye, thanks for this video :)

[@TechyAgent]

+MrDragonfyr 👍

[@sem8973]

20 is a bit less than an upgrade for 1200...

[@TripMcSleazestack]

He failed to mention the range/ signal is improved on the P3/adv & pro and also the P4, because they use lightbridge. Litchi doesn't replace that. Its not even a good alternative to 'enhance' the P3 standard. If you want more 'bang for your buck', consider flipping your Standard for an Advanced or higher on ebay. Way better option then flying blind with litchi like this tool suggests! Ive flown over 2.175 miles out with full signal (using litchi only to bypass the distance limit of the dji go app). But you need the hardware, before you can fully utilize the software. Basic Computing 101!

[@TechReviwes1]

I was not sure if Litchi was a good option. It was frustrating DJI go sometimes... You just helped me clear those daubts. Excellent info. Thanks for that!

[@TechyAgent]

+Oswaldo Plascencia you bet!

[@gibbo909]

So basically go with the Phantom 4

[@1man1year150]

just got a phantom 3 standard, working my way up.... got it off of offerup for 200 bucks and it only needed 2 props and 2 stabilizers. It also came WITH an aluminum case for it all which was AMAZING! This is easily one of the best purchases and upgrdes I have gotten. The video quality is impecible for the price point. Just all around. Yes I tried to get one cheaper... this was the best bang for buck I could get.

[@JGrindel]

yes the p4 has batter range than the p3s but it doesn't have better range than the P3a and p3p!!

[@TechyAgent]

+J_Grindel that is true, a point I should have distinguished better. And all the more reason to consider a p3a or p3p over the p4.

[@JGrindel]

+Techy Agent exactly, the p3 is a brilliant bird!

[@bradsta73]

+Techy Agent what is the range of the p3a and p3p?i have a p2v+ and it only gets out to about 300feet really sux at times when i need it to go further.. so in saying that i am contemplating on getting a p3p or a p4 but i am confused on which one to get.

[@acgkplh]

+bradsta73 Get a P3A ... Same distance as a 4 but only 2.7k max .... which is more than enough

[@bradsta73]

+acgkplh thanx for the reply mate,they are alot cheaper too and I have the litchi app so I should be able to do most things the p4 can do,don't need 4k and the safety features are a bonus in the p4 but thats something that can wait... I don't care about how high I go just need the distance... thanks again 😊

[@alvinreyes2989]

over a year later, the Phantom 3 is still the most bang for the buck drone out there!

[@RandomPickles]

The Phantom 3 Goes farther and faster at unpacking than the Phantom 4

[@TripMcSleazestack]

Wrong.

[@RandomPickles]

+TripMcSleazestack Right. The 3 pro does go faster and farther out of the box and not including sport mode.

[@TripMcSleazestack]

+UngovernedReason so it doesn't then.

[@RandomPickles]

+TripMcSleazestack Out of the box. Without turning on any extra features. Picking pepper out of fly shit here.

[@TripMcSleazestack]

+UngovernedReason so still no. 'Extra Features' ? If its built in...its not extra. Typical, sad P3 fanboy can't afford a P4.

[@Synthsnstuff84]

just because , something better come out doesn't mean im going to throw away my batteries or not use it , just saying , love what you have !

[@TechyAgent]

+Sorry Dude true, lol. But knowing myself, I'd just never use them again and they'd just collect dust.

[@joeglennaz]

This is truly a GREAT Video! I've not seen new original content for a long time. You have made a VERY compelling argument. I myself own a Phantom 3 Pro, and I've decided NOT to buy another drone until they have truly perfected 360-degree obstacle avoidance. I was familiar with Litchi before seeing your video and I think it's one of the best apps hands down. You did not mention this but with Litchi you can do even MORE than the Phantom 4, it's got so many new functions. I know this video was made in 2016 but keep up the good work brother!

[@TechyAgent]

+Joe Glenn Thanks! I've honestly tapered off drone reviews on this channel because I want to keep the focus on mostly health and fitness technology, BUT we did just launch a brand-new channel that will cover more drone related tech (and other tech) in a new channel "Techy Neon". If you watch the latest video on this channel, you'll get some details as well as a link to the new channel. Feel free to check out the new channel!

[@wulfdean]

totally agree with the price comment and not worrying about crashes and losing it , I got a phantom 3 standard just to start with but i might get another one and upgrade the controllers. the only thing is the 2.7k but hey its all good. Great clip ☺

[@TechyAgent]

+Wülf Dean thanks 👍

[@mrcontroversy90]

Hey man that was great!! I love it when you can "cheat the system" and get the most out of old tech instead of having to upgrade. I don't personally own one of these but after seeing the shots you've taken I might think about it.

[@TechyAgent]

+BboyJDA now that the Phantom 3 Standard is down to less than $500, it's a fantastic value.

[@CactusJackSlade]

In case you miss the correction in the video, the Phantom 3 Pro and Advanced have equal or GREATER range than the P4. I agree a lot with his assessments. the camera is not better enough and I would rather have the obstacle avoidance feature in the sides or rear.... I can see fine in the front. I am sure the "P5" will have 360 degree avoidance... and that will be very useful.

[@TechyAgent]

Exactly, 360 degree obstacle avoidance will probably show up in a P5 edition, or maybe a p4 "Pro" edition. That would be worth it.

[@flamevids6868]

CactusJackSlade it’s 2018 and phantom 5 isn’t even out. Lol

[@getfitover40]

Such a cool product, thanks for sharing these great tips on extending the life on the Phantom 3,

[@TechyAgent]

+getfitover40 you bet. I like expensive gadgets as much as the next guy, but I'm also living on a budget that can't afford a new drone every year.

[@allegedlymario]

First-time Sub. Great advice. Got a factory Reman for 399. Can't wait to start. We all get that the newer Quad is better. But for a beginner like me, it is a no-brainer. 399 are you out of your mind?

[@AeroSixWJ]

Phantom 4 has surface sensors on the back, front and bottom.

[@michaelsulwer779]

Thanks for this video. It helped me make the decision to buy the Phantom 3 4k. I also bought the Litchi app and it makes the Phantom so versatile. I've had my Phantom 3 4k for about two months now and am completely satisfied with my decision. Thanks again Mike

[@TechyAgent]

+Michael Sulwer thanks Mike! Glad you are happy with your choice, as I've been with mine.

[@TheJimmymetra]

Phantom 4 = Flying Tripod...it's freaken awesome! Great video Techy...

[@bernyecheverria]

BRO, solid informational. I actually just bought the Phantom 3 and i'm using it to make vlog style, music style videos. The 23 dollar app is welll worth the money if i can use this like the 4. THANK YOU so much for your insight!

[@redpillrevival]

Great video, a lot of people are reporting the P3P having better range signal than the P4 tho

[@TechyAgent]

+wlkngmachine I'm starting to see that, my bad. The Standard is still the weaker of all of them, but yes, the p3 advanced and pro are starting to test better than the p4. DJI messed up on that one. Range is a big deal to some drone pilots.

[@redpillrevival]

+Techy Agent correct, the P3S & P34K are based on a wifi connection whereas the P3P & P3A use Lightbridge. I agree with you, I have the P3P and probably won't upgrade until they significantly improve the camera. If u know how to fly or use Litchi, thinks like Tap to Fly aren't that important. As far as being risky with the drone, I guess DJI Care could help with that.

[@IdahoMthman]

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your video. I just got a P3 standard for father's day. This video helped a lot.

[@rickydrone9274]

I know this video is old but has just reaffirmed a decision I made. I was going to pull the trigger on a Phantom 4 Pro but just as you was getting squeamish about the expensive investment. So, I found an awesome deal on Craigslist from a really great guy. Phantom 3 Advanced, antenna mod, four batteries, 12 props, hard back pack, Ipad mini, Fat Shark Dominator V3 goggles, Polar Pro filters, landing leg extenders, and a few other goodies........$800.00. Adult owned, pristine condition and never abused. Tons of people were trying to lowball him with $500.00 and certainly did not know the value of all of these things or just trying to rip him off. I already own a Mavic Pro, but wanted a larger drone and do not need 4k, since the Mavic Pro already has it. Thanks for the Litchi suggestion and am going to get it for the Phantom. Happy Flying and thanks again !!!!

[@TechyAgent]

Awesome deal, nice find!

[@BamaDega]

10-4! I have a Phantom 3 Pro and love the Litchi app. Also for storm chasing and a few other reasons... I keep this drone... As well, the price difference. Kudos on the video!

[@Coco61525]

I bought my DJI standard at Sam's Club for $450 back in February of this year pretty good drone no complaints here

[@TechyAgent]

+smidy719 that's a fantastic price, nice

[@kelleysislander]

Hi, nice video... The app is "Litchi" named after the litchi fruit. Their logo that looks like an eyeball is actually a stylized representation of the litchi fruit that resembles a translucent eyeball. Sort of like an eyeball in the sky ;) Cheers, Bill

[@TechyAgent]

+kelleysislander interesting, I did not know that

[@DonalRomano]

Very good info, and now I have purchased Litchi for my P3STAN !

[@TechyAgent]

+Donal Romano There is a little learni curve, but the Litchi website has some good instructional videos

[@cubanh22]

Very nice video buddy Im happy with my phantom 3 standard 👍👍👍

[@acgkplh]

Fair points regarding the comparisons between the 3 and 4 .... but you completely missed the enhanced controller. The P4 standard has the basic controller. And speaking from experience the enhanced controller makes life a whole lot easier.

[@TechyAgent]

+acgkplh this is true... The title is a little bit of "click bait" admittedly. My only real point is that Litchi adds certain functionality to the p3 that may be enough for some to hold off buying the p4 for now. The advanced and professional controllers are better than the standard controllers (as you mentioned). That's one aspect where my argument falls apart, among others.

[@SergeyKasimov]

I just got the Phantom 3 will be test flying it soon on my channel

[@TechyAgent]

+Sergey Kasimov awesome, best of luck to you

[@cannonbishop3939]

Thanks great video now I am getting the phantom 3 standard because of the points you made in this video keep up the good work

[@TechyAgent]

+K9 Unit Awesome! Check out the link in the description of the video, it should take you to Amazons lowest pricing available for the drone!

[@cannonbishop3939]

+Techy Agent will do thank you for the help

[@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY]

thank you ✔

[@TechyAgent]

+Omar Zaki channel You bet

[@tcoffel34]

just an FYI, Phantom 3 Advanced and Pro both have lightbridge, and a rated range of 5km (3.2ish miles) Obstacle avoidance technology is also a great feature of the P4. I own both personally, the P3 Advanced and the P4.

[@TechyAgent]

+Tom Coffel (TC) good point, I know that several have told me that the Phantom 3 has better range than the phantom 4

[@tcoffel34]

+Techy Agent it depends on the user experience. my P4 gets the same distances as my P3 Advanced, BUT the P3 gets better distances in a more "in town" type environment than the P4. P4 appears to be affected by congested / populated areas when it comes to range. When I performed some tests out of town in the country they were identical in range, but the P3 won in town, beating the he P4 by several thousand feet.

[@tcoffel34]

+Techy Agent one other thing, thanks for the info, because I truly never searched on what litchi can do, and wasn't one for using 3rd party apps, but your video has changed my mind! one big reason for buying the phantom 4 was active track and OAS, I had no idea you could "active track" in litchi with a P3! thanks again agenda keep up the good work.

[@tcoffel34]

+Techy Agent one other thing, thanks for the info, because I truly never searched on what litchi can do, and wasn't one for using 3rd party apps, but your video has changed my mind! one big reason for buying the phantom 4 was active track and OAS, I had no idea you could "active track" in litchi with a P3! thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@TechyAgent]

+Tom Coffel (TC) cool, thanks for your detailed explanation about the p3 vs p4 ranges, that's super helpful. Yeah, if you get the chance, the Litchi app is worth checking out. Happy flying!

[@BirdWhisperer46]

Three years ago, all this was true, and I have the Litchi App and use it. However, I have gone thru 3 Phantom 3 Pro birds. Trees eat them and they don't float. I have decided to piece together a P4P from parts off e-bay. It still won't float, but the trees are going to have to jump to get my drone now.

[@vofar9578]

One correction that I would note. You do have follow me mode on the P3 advanced and Pro. It uses the gps in your monitor though, so you need to used a tablet with GPS, or a smart phone for your monitor. I think the Litchi works better, but the DJI go software does have it's version of it.

[@TechyAgent]

+Don Anderson good point. I should have clarified: the Litchi app provides a visual follow me mode, whereas the DJI app provides a GPS follow mode only

[@ve9mj]

The litchi app is great...I have a standard also, but have tried the waypoint mission to where it goes out of range...little nervous I guess...but have some programmed and saved in the "mission hub" that I WILL attempt real soon...Hopefully it will come back.....My drone must be boosted...it has hit 52mph in gps mode many times with no wind helping?...ha

[@rcrc5260]

I use my phantom 3 standard just for fun , i don't need expensive Device in the air like the phantom 4 . However I can buy the range extender to have a better range.

[@liquidSpin]

@Techy Agent: You made some good and valid points about getting a cheaper $500 standard model vs getting the Phantom 4 Which for those looking to spend a little less. The new tracking feature in the Phantom 4 is WAY better then Litchi's app feature. Sure the tracking feature in the new Phantom isn't perfect but it can still move around while tracking/following the subject. Litchi cannot do this. The camera is the only thing that will move. This may be a HUGE limitation for some people and a rude surprise for anyone who's watching when they come home install the app and find this out. Again, your video is great and shows some great ways to make the DJI Phantom 3 a better buy for many people looking to save $$. Keep up the great work~

[@TechyAgent]

+liquidSpin good point made, thanks for clarifying. There is a way to "trick" the drone on the litchi app to follow you on the move, I may do a follow up video showing this feature. Like you mentioned, it's not as good as the p4, but it comes close enough to give me a reason to wait for the p4 to drop in price. Thanks again for the comments and clarification, I think it's helpful to anyone who reads it

[@liquidSpin]

+Techy Agent ah I see I didn't know that about the app. I think it would be great to show a video tutorial of the Litchie app. I think you'll make a lot of phantom 3 owners very happy. I already bought the Phantom 4 (it being my first) so I'm on here looking up a crap load of online videos about the Phantom haha

[@moleskine86]

Totally agree with you! P4 retails at 1500€ in Italy , i think is creazy! The mission thing of the app you talk about , humm... personally i would not do it. But good to know. Thanks for the video.

[@TechyAgent]

+FEDERICO DEVOTO thanks for watching!

[@jeffreyfumankit]

Not sure if someone has already mentioned or not but the Tracking on Litchi doesn't fly the phantom automatically. The app only do yawning and gimbal pitch. You still have to manually control the phantom.

[@TechyAgent]

+Jeffrey Fu there is a way you can trick it with the orbit feature. You can tell it to orbit the object it's tracking, and as you move, it does follow you

[@Akyachts]

Just a newbie at this...however this app is exactly what I am looking for to capture the video I want.

[@TechyAgent]

+Ak Yachts I'm a newbie myself, hence the criticism I get from many of the veterans...but I've thoroughly enjoyed using this app

[@MrKINGERRARD]

Arktech range booster is the best my p3s flys further then p4p and it just cost me $60 for the small upgrade, went out 8.5km out amazing dont need special apps to run it the dji go works fine.

[@HoStevie]

Cool app!

[@jeremypappas3485]

This is exactly what I am thinking. I got this for 399. I have been practicing with it and am going to get a Mavic eventually. This drone is such a good deal.

[@TechyAgent]

+Jeremy Pappas yes, it may not be the best on the market, but it's definitely the best deal on the market

[@jeremypappas3485]

Yea, and it still takes great images that can be sold. Really an amazing deal just to get you in the dji door. They know they have me hooked now.

[@jasondonavich2758]

I went for the p3 advanced... thankfully I found an almost new second hand one for £299 with 2 batteries. I know for sure now if I had just gone with the standard I would have wanted an upgrade pretty quick. I need to look into the litchi app. Mainly for the waypoints and follow.

[@adetorrent]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+Ade Torrent thank you for watching

[@XxxX-qf7os]

There is an antenna for Phantom 3 that increase the range x4 it has been tested here on youtube and I think I gives you like 1.25 miles range.

[@TechyAgent]

+JA RD yes, I did see that. It does require someone to open up their controller and have a basic understanding of wiring electronics, or there are some places that will do it for you, you just have to send your controller to them

[@marcunger805]

wheres the "H" on the battery bar? for rth battery needed? don't like that missing. that is a very helpful tool

[@rfh1234]

When out of range with Litchi - and low battery - I thought that Litchi would only support landing in current location, rather than RTH. Good video.

[@TechyAgent]

+Vasil Spasoff that may have previously been the case, but as of right now the app does support a RTH feature

[@rfh1234]

Must have read some old documentation. Can you tell me where the current documentation can be found?

[@TechyAgent]

+Vasil Spasoff If you go here and click around (flylitchi.com/help#general-p3) you'll see they mention the Home Lock and Return to Home feature in several places. You can even set the Return To Home altitude in the app.

[@Smitty_Tube]

It's now down to $399. I have a Phantom 2 with all the FPV equipment on it but I just couldn't resist this price so I ordered one today.

[@TechyAgent]

+29832Smitty wow, that is dirt cheap for what it can do! Fantastic price

[@johncarveth4177]

Very informative ....I've got to try that app. Thank you

[@TechyAgent]

+Sandford Wildlife Society SWS 👍

[@Flashdan100]

Hi Eric thanks for the video, although you didn't go into great detail I felt like you explained Litchi better than any of the others! I will now go and download it. Thanks

[@TechyAgent]

+Danny Burke thanks Danny, there are a lot of videos on KZbin explaining the features in further depth, if you want. I was just trying to give a quick perspective. Thanks for watching!

[@SeanOzz]

I'm debating getting the mid level P3 so I have lightbridge as the connection. The 4 seems like it has a bunch of stuff I don't need. Plus that app seems to tackle some of that if I change my mind.

[@TripMcSleazestack]

Get a P4. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. The camera is better, battery life is better, sensors are better, redundant gps and imu to avoid connection issues, longer range ( not a 1 way mission). Litchi is ok, but not as refined as DJI Go.

[@TechyAgent]

+Sean Ozz do what you feel is right for you and your budget. The P3 Lightbridge range is actually starting to show that it is better than the P4 range, at least according to preliminary tests done by other KZbin reviewers. The Litchi app isn't as refined, but it offers more. Plus, why not use both apps depending on the context. For me, whenever I want to have manual control, I use the DJI GO app. Whenever I want to use an automated feature, I use the Litchi app

[@TripMcSleazestack]

+Techy Agent BTW you can fly a one way mission on the P4. But thats really not a 'feature'. Its what unsafe amateur flyers do. Thats what the FAA would love! A bunch of quads flying one way missions! Lol!

[@EXcellentstuFF]

Great video... Your Cost vs Benefit analysis is perfect! Thanks... Being a novice, I did something same to get a Phantom 3S, instead of Mavic pro ;)

[@jamoflys]

This is great for me. I have a P3S and P3P. When I don't need the 4k I can use the P3S.

[@TechyAgent]

+JamoAerial the P3P is on my wish list

[@ericheinz6087]

The battery is exactly the same reason why I'm not getting the Phantom 4 as well. I spent a lot of money on 3 new extra ones with the 3

[@TechyAgent]

+Eric Heinz yes, it's too bad that they didn't at least keep the same battery design, I bet they would have gotten a lot more sales

[@thebignewfie]

Great video... I'm going to buy the Litchi app now that I can use the way point feature you highlighted. That's awesome! Need to watch this video again, so much great info lol.

[@TechyAgent]

+Ron Bursey you are welcome, thanks for watching

[@JesusAdrianVazquez]

Can you live stream to facebook with litchi? I have the p3 advanced but I have used it one time only and I did not look for all features

[@TechyAgent]

+J. Adrian Vazquez The last I knew, this feature wasn't offered yet, but I could be wrong

[@robertm4050]

You can get a refurb Phantom 3 standard for $359 delivered. Then get the insurance for only $129 and you are about as mint to go as possible. The Litchi App will probably negate the warranty/insurance, but the range extenders start at only $30 and add up to 1-2k more feet to the distance and some people are saying they can get nearly 1.5 miles or more before losing contact. I just got mine and wish I could find a place for cheap batteries without buying used ones that could be screwed up.

[@TechyAgent]

Yeah, batteries are the one area I don't go cheap. I always get the DJI battery new, because I've heard too many horror stories in the forums.

[@robertm4050]

Darn, I was really hoping you had a trick to getting them at discount. I am still not sure about the battery I got with the refurb unit. I know I can check the "ID" number to see that it was a refurb, but don't know if that is possible on the battery or if it was actually new.

[@garyjohnson6551]

New at this, how do I find more of your videos, or, do you have more videos regarding the Phantom 3 Standard?

[@robertm4050]

Gary Johnson If you just click on his name and search his page for more videos. Other than that do you have a specific question?

[@ricpla6930]

Waypoints doesn’t “extend the range”. It’s just a different mode. I wouldn’t count that as range because you can’t fly it

[@ryantexada9269]

I was able to get around 3 miles out of my p3p stock. Only thing was that I was barely able to get it back. when it returned the battery was almost completely drained so for me the range extender is not useful because even at 3 miles I had a full signal

[@MrEly2000]

I will just needs to be no wind I'm sure it can make it, signal problems just add a little altitude

[@ringwormfpv2957]

Phantom 3 pro and advanced have the same range as the 4 out of the box. I am only interested in the follow lock mode. I'll keep my pro 3 standard is basically a phantom 2 with a couple upgrades. Get a 3 pro...

[@TechyAgent]

+andy wennerstrom yes, at current prices, the P3 pro makes the most sense.

[@PrimeTimeGaming2017]

Great video, can you do a video with a walk through tutorial of how to use that Litchi App?

[@johnvernon6328]

got my p3 at best buy Canada $499, after all the crap of registering ect, and finally getting her up it was amazing how easy it was to control between 2 trees in a sub division , then I took it up to my cottage on the frozen dalrymple lake and got some amazing still photos

[@TechyAgent]

+john vernon for the price, it's an amazing tool

[@mariuszkedzior1541]

thank you really much, appreciate that. it's can save money and still be a really good drone. it's awesome. thanks

[@TechyAgent]

+mariusz kedzior 👍

[@DroneWolfMedia]

Hey Eric, new sub here! I just wanted to say thanks for posting such an informative video on the Phantom 3. I've spent the past 4 months training with lower priced drones in order to polish up on my flying skills before I move forward with a more expensive device. I'm in the process of starting my own aerial photography business and will actually be purchasing a Phantom 3 Advanced tomorrow. I've been going back and forth in regards to spending 1400 bucks on the P4, compared to 800 on the P3 Advanced and it's been videos like yours that have helped to sway me into going with the less expensive model. Granted, if the Phantom 5 was coming out in a few weeks and I knew the P4 would be significantly dropping in price, I might hold off and go with the P4, but I figured with this being my first drone over 200 bucks, I may as well go with the P3 and spend the extra couple hundred bucks I would save, and purchase some extra batteries and perhaps the extended landing gear. In your opinion, if you had to purchase your P3 again and you had the option of purchasing the Phantom 3 Standard, the P3 4K version, or the advanced, which device would you go with? I intentionally left out the P3 Professional simply because you can now purchase the P4 for just over the P3 Pro's price point. Also, do you find that the props on your P3 get in the way very often while shooting video, or is it really a non-issue as long as you keep your camera angle adjusted? The reason I ask is because I've seen a number of P4 videos that have shown the props in view as well, so I'm assuming this is easily remedied in flight and shouldn't be a concern? Sorry for such a long comment! Thanks again and I look forward to following your work moving forward!

[@TechyAgent]

+MrChris if I had to do over, I would go for the p3 advanced because of the better camera and better controller range. When I bought my standard, it was $700 and the other drones were $1000 or more so I couldn't afford them. Yes, sometimes the props will get into the shot. But as long as you are shooting in 4K (or in my case 2k), you can always crop the video just a little to remove the props and you will still have an HD image quality. I notice props show up when I first begin to fly in a certain direction or if I'm flying into a headwind.

[@DroneWolfMedia]

+Techy Agent thanks for your input, I appreciate it!

[@HenningColin]

I'd agree with Techy Agent on that one too, I have a P3 standard and I wish I'd got the advanced, mostly just because the remote control is terrible on the standard!

[@DroneWolfMedia]

+Colin Henning I went into Best Buy with the intention of picking up the P3 Advanced but I ended up paying the extra $ for the P3 Professional. Best Buy matched Amazon's price so I couldn't pass it up. :)

[@HenningColin]

You just had to make the random scottish guy jealous didn't you... Congrats! Hope you're enjoying it :)

[@pedrovieira4313]

Great video, can't wait to pick up my Standard.

[@TechyAgent]

+Pedro Vieira Awesome! Happy flying!

[@mikeyc8139]

Thanks for the video. Seriously considering this app. The only thing holding me back is I wonder about reliability. Have you heard about any data on reliability? I'm concerned about things like the app crashing during flight, fly-offs, and so on. I feel like DJI polished their app pretty well and it's well tested. I just don't know anything about this app and if there are any dangers/risks there.

[@TechyAgent]

+Mikey C if the app crashes during take off or landing, you will still have manual control over the drone with your controller. If the app crashes while your drone is out performing an automated flight, it will still complete the mission that is uploaded to the drone, and if the drone does detect any anomalies, it will simply return to what ever saved home point you have selected. Most cases of crashes are user error, and in cases where it's not, there usually has to be several safety features that fail. So for example, even if the app and controller quit working, the drone should return to home automatically, and engage in an automated landing once the battery depletes to a certain point. I've got over 100 flights with the Litchi app now, and I haven't had any close calls. So while my perspective is certainly subjective to the experience of others, I personally feel that it's very reliable.

[@davidringler7131]

+Mikey C This app is way more polishd than dji app, you can not even compare them Litchi is one of the best apps on the market, and I would trust it 110%! just please do not fly missions over houses because lik any electronic device shit happens but this app is solid!

[@marcfauve6971]

thank you man !! Regards from france ;)

[@OCTANESLAYER]

Ça marche pour la France ? Pas de restriction Ce ? C'est genre un fcc mod ?

[@SynchronisedMinds]

Thanks, you have persuaded me to stick with the Phantom 3

[@TechyAgent]

+Roamin Scot awesome, hope you enjoy Litchi as much as I have

[@apexsquantum68]

So just to be clear did you say you can't fly the drive manually ? It has to be flown from pre planned routes ?

[@joeglennaz]

As far as range, just get an phantom Advanced and professional The standard does not use lightbridge. There is a huge difference in sight bridael

[@chovz97]

I guess you're not fully understanding my question. The DJI Go app has a limit of 500 meter or 1641.4 ft. Does the Lithchi app let you go further than the DJI Go app does?

[@TechyAgent]

+Shannon Chavez ah, I think I understand now. In terms of height, no, it caps at 500 meters just like the DJI app

[@chovz97]

No, not height. How far away you can go away from the controller. Or where the home point was set.

[@TechyAgent]

+Shannon Chavez if you want to retain manual control, the distance away from the controller depends on many factors including obstructions, wind, humidity, etc. I've had it up to about half a mile away from the controller. If you do an automated flight, there is no restriction on the distance you can fly from the controller. If you wanted to, you could program the drone to fly several miles away, but obviously it wouldn't have enough battery power to return home

[@lucaschristenson]

That app was all I needed to hear. good video!

[@TechyAgent]

+Lucas Christenson thanks! 👍

[@djrickysmith]

Thanks for the review of the app .. I've been using vertical to do tracking but I like the wayward points on this app

[@TechyAgent]

+djrickysmith is vertical another app? I'm not familiar with it

[@djrickysmith]

Yes .. Vertical was the app I found out about in March 2016. vertical.ai/ I just bought Litchi this morning and I'm looking forward to flying with it later today. I have the Phantom 3 Advanced and just love the way this aircraft rides.

[@TechyAgent]

+djrickysmith cool, I'll check vertical out, thanks

[@briankayal9642]

nice video man. helped a lot

[@TechyAgent]

+Brian Kayal 👍

[@DaaDeeOhAdventures]

great info, many thanks

[@TechyAgent]

+DaaDeeOh's Urban Exploration 👍

[@garypatek8060]

Very cool, but aren't we suppose keep the drone in line of sight ?

[@TechyAgent]

+Gary Patek In the United States, yes. Other countries have different regulations. You can arguably fly the drone out of sight IF the drone is still flying over your own property. The intent of the law is to keep you from crashing and damaging property you don't own.

[@sailorkid94]

Video should be titled "how to be cheap as fuck and talk yourself out of upgrading" 😂

[@VladHTX]

the Phantom 4 has some real world features that cant be changed... the camera sensors for optical avoidance and the propellers being mounted higher so you wont get them in the shot as often..... those 2 features are pretty amazing. The Phantom 4 was worth every penny.....

[@TechyAgent]

+eur0thug that's true, there are definitely features that it has that are substantial. But for me, it's not worth the cost to have them...yet. I'm sure DJI will release other p4 variants and the lower models will come down in price eventually

[@JCVitamin]

Do you use this app INSTEAD of a DJI app? In other words, can you use this app today in 2022 to fly a phantom 3 that you're having trouble flying with dji apps that don't seem to support the Phantom 3 anymore?

[@freddybob807]

Great info. Thanks for all your research. It was very helpful and informative.

[@ronsen9974]

Nice Video. I have a Phantom 3 SE that flys for a minute and falls to the ground after the motors stops suddenly. Camera was damaged a while ago so i removed it and the gimble is still connected to the drone properly secured and wired. Is there a fix for this or is this a common problem or is it because the the camera is detached. Any help from anyone would be fantastic.Subscribed