Which Drone? Phantom 3 Standard vs Mavic Pro side by side

[@IaninLondon]

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[@aeronca260]

Great comparison, Ian! I have the Phantom 3 Standard and wondered what I was really missing against the Mavic. To tell you the truth, for my type of flying (usually within a 700' - 900' radius) I think the Phantom is all the bird I need. 1080p resolution is all I need as my computer can't even handle the 2.7K of the Phantom. Thanks for the comparison video, I can rest assured now that I've got the perfect drone for my use at this time. Cheers and good flying!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks fella ... Nice to hear and glad to help !!!! Cheers, Ian

[@xray364]

100% agree Ian. The Phantom is a great drone for someone to get started with. I bought a P3 for $250AUD so smashing it isn’t so bad. Yes it’s big compared to the Mavic or even Spark, but seriously if anyone is buying a drone for a bit of fun and to learn on, you’re going to be doing it near home or transported in the back of a car, so it’s not as a big a deal as one might think. The only time it’s an issue is if you want to take it on a plane for holiday shots, but then again would a complete novice be doing that? I don’t think so. So Ian you’re right, get yourself a cheaper P3 have fun with it and if it’s still in one piece when you want to upgrade, it should be a reasonably easy sell. Afterall, it’s still what was a top of the line DJI product.

[@IaninLondon]

Perfectly put! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sachmobeemweaver5245]

Thanks for this detailed video. The standard has done everything, and then some, of what I need.

[@InTheFleshInc]

I just got the Dji phantom 3 and love it, better than I ever expected.

[@Dan636]

Apart from size the phantom is better .. nice video 👍

[@Sheebs2424]

You have some balls to be flying both at once and standing that close respect

[@IaninLondon]

I have faith in their GPS hold.....😃

[@Sheebs2424]

Haha yeah I don’t trust them that much lol

[@williamlitlle1308]

Interesting how much steadier the Mavic was. (I fly a P3)

[@Sheebs2424]

William Litlle yeah same I probably won’t upgrade phantom 3 is good enough.

[@williamlitlle1308]

@@Sheebs2424 indeed P3's are great in my opinion and, 2nd hand, reasonably affordable, I'm not paying £1000+ for something like a drone, batteries might become an issue but then there are pattern ones.

[@watermeloncaviar5959]

I have both. Started with the standard. The Mavic is a great drone if i had to choose between both I would say get a used standard learn how to fly and be responsible and then upgrade to a mavic when ready

[@IaninLondon]

Bang on.... Exactly my thoughts too.... Ian.

[@akiwiinswitzerland6214]

I don’t feel so bad now flying the phantom 3 standard. I’ve been flying now about 3 weeks and slowly picking it up.. it’s very addictive and I enjoy editing the film clips. I find with very little time and effort you can produce something watchable.

[@IaninLondon]

The Phantom 3 is fine!! It's range and size that differs but the camera and flying is pretty similar:). Ian.

[@Reflex1845]

Great review, the Mavic was always going to win. The Phantom 3 however is far more robust, and replacement parts are very inexpensive, and being slightly less technical many could repair the Phantom or upgrade parts themselves. Would like to see the mavic vs the Phantom 3 pro, especially in the video and stills quality department.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers! If it's down to camera, then the P3 Pro would win I think. Range would be close, but the Mavic will always win on portability and quick set up...

[@Reflex1845]

I just bought the p4pro, i usually build my own, I hate the phantoms and the way they look but i can't build my own quad with the camera, gimbal, flight time, the p4pro has. The camera is incredible. For a while i thought about the mavic, but settled on the p4pro purley on camera. i have diy tris and quads for blasting around. I think the p3pro is perfect for beginners, that have an interest in videography/photography. Also the p3pro has been out a while and has proven itself to be trustworthy.

[@dave9291000]

Just subscribed...That was the most straight forward comparison i've ever heard,i thought i would have to buy a real expensive drone to get a what i'm looking for,you helped a ton...thanks from Colorado USA ; )

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Dave ! Great to hear. Was just in your neck of the woods the other week on my 3 week road trip for the eclipse... Fantastic part of the world. You will do fine with the P3S if range and portability aren't critical.... Have fun fella... Ian.

[@swashbucklingadventures9929]

dave wheless Go to the DJI store in Park Meadows.

[@PeterPan-wh1sg]

I have 2 P3S's that I bought new way back in 2016. Still going strong and I see no reason to upgrade unless I ever crashed one. As a bonus, I don't have a thousand or more bucks in the air. One of them sits new, unopened in its original box.

[@RavenHizonTech]

can i have the other one haha

[@liquidktm]

Great quick comparison between the two units, The portability of the Mavic and fast setup times really is a huge plus. I have a friend that has the standard and loves it, Both are great Drones, Thanks for the time you put into these vids, Awesome job..

[@IaninLondon]

Hi fella... Yes, that's actually a point I forgot to make; the props are always on with the Mavic; there's the extra time of screwing on the props each time you get the Standard out of its case..... Ta for the comps :) Cheers, Ian

[@i.k.7689]

Hello Ian in London, this is Iko in Seattle (originally from Germany). Thank you very much for this comparison. I am in the market for a drone and these 2 happened to be on my shortlist. Ultimately I intend using the drone in Search & Rescue, so range and size might eventually dictate me getting a Mavic - but for starters the P3 seems just fine.

[@IaninLondon]

Hi Iko. Glad to help you out. If you are looking to use the drone out in the field, walking, then the Mavic will probably be the right choice thanks to its small size. But be aware that all drones have similar cameras to your cellphone; quite wide angle with no zoom. Something 30 feet away will look quite small.... So unless you're searching for people in bright orange jackets, the help may be limited... (So maybe try a cheaper drone first). Ian

[@riverbankfisher]

I own a Phantom 3 Standard, and routinely fly round trips just shy of 5 miles in huge circles, lasting up to 20 minutes duration, all using Litchi Mission Hub. I pre-plan the flights on my desktop computer, take the drone outside, send it on its way, then go back indoors to do other stuff until just 5 minutes prior to the drone's scheduled arrival, at which point I step out to execute a manual landing on a purpose-built table. Phantom 3 Standards are currently changing hands for as low as $120 on ebay, and I wouldn't buy any more costly a drone, even if I had the money burning a hole in my pocket. The Phantom 3 Standard is that proverbial diamond in the rough, for delivering spectacular range and imagery, on a tightwad's budget. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to buy a Phantom 3 Standard TODAY. This tape has self-destructed.

[@IaninLondon]

Just remember you're supposed to be watching the drone in case of a light aircraft flying low, or a balloon flight, or microlight... But otherwise, top points 👍🏻👍🏻

[@riverbankfisher]

@@IaninLondon I live in a remote rural area where the only passing aircraft are at cruise altitude 6 miles up, with no helicopter traffic at all. The nearest DJI No Fly Zone is good 100 miles away, so my only worry in this neck of the woods, would be hawks.

[@rafaelontiveros7450]

Being in the UK, you have access to endless amount of beautiful scenery, especially with ruins. Thinking about the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0.

[@IaninLondon]

Yes, plenty of desolate abandoned ruins..... The P4 V2 is an awesome beast.👍🏻

[@steveparsons5015]

This guys review of the phantom3 is spot on. I was thinking about upgrading from the phantom3 to the mavic pro but didnt realize the cameras are the same. So all I would be getting would be better range.

[@sstills951]

Yeah I feel much better about my phantom 3 standard now. I just started using it again and I still have a blast on my flights.

[@Rick-or2kq]

On the range in the US FAA regulation for drones is line of sight so half a mile is more then enough.

[@dinobovo582]

Hi Ian, I actually have both of those drones and your comparisons are spot on...nicely done.

[@IaninLondon]

Ha! Thanks Dino! Likewise (obviously).... both have their place.... Ian

[@fjkk357]

the phantom is. the best

[@HerbertDuckshort]

If you want a drone as a competent aerial camera then go for the Phantom 3. If you just want a long range radio controlled quadcopter then get the Mavic.

[@rustyshackleford3647]

Very cool... I have both of these and haven't flown either, yet. I'm a noob and have been practicing on cheaper models. (DX-2 and SG 700). I didn't realize the range was so short on the Phantom.. we're supposed to keep them in sight so I guess it's still ok. I will be the subject in most of my shots, anyway... or near whatever my subject happens to be. It is nice to know the Mavic can always get me to the far shots. Thanks for the great comparison video and 'cheers, mate!'

[@andymilton6248]

Another nice easy to watch video delivered in a very agreeable style - good job Ian! cheers Andy

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Andy!

[@kencarnley7101]

Thanks, have been considering both. Have now decided to buy the Phantom. My local hobby has some of these at a reduced price,

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff. It's a great one to start out with as long as.youre fine with the size... All the best with it! Ian.

[@DoomerONE]

I personally went with the P3S as my first advanced drone because of price and because it does not have all the avoidance sensors. The drone forces me to "fly" it instead of just guiding it. I felt it was important to develop the core flight skills and then later move to something more robust. This way if the fancy addons didn't work I still have the basic flight skillset to fall back on in case of an issue/emergency. Plus at the time the second batch of Mavics that were made during the Chinese New Year were coming out and reports of poor quality and flight issues were pretty common. Oh and the P3S being an older flight system already had the bugs worked out of it.

[@noahbromberg3675]

JAS Aerial same

[@IaninLondon]

Fully agree. I think the sensors on the Mavic are a bit over played. You should be well up out of the way of things and they don't work on tree twigs which are enough to knock your Mavic down.... Range is the big advantage... But if you're done staying under half a mile, you should be fine and happy.... Cheers, Ian.

[@the_original_skytiger]

You'd upgrade immediately if you saw the difference. You can always put the P3P in atti mode if you don't want all the guidance.

[@the_original_skytiger]

You'd upgrade immediately if you saw the difference. You can always put the P3P in atti mode if you don't want all the guidance.

[@will7355]

I just bought a Phantom 3 Standard as a backup drone for £140. Seems to work pretty well so far, touch wood!

[@tomscholtens5]

can you still use the app? And do you think it is worth buying now?

[@rcas350pilot8]

Thanks for this video Ian. You just pushed me over the fence towards a standard. Now I know why Amazon is selling so many of them.

[@IaninLondon]

CHeers Peter! It's agreat starter drone and way less money to replace if it all goes wrong :) HAppy flying!

[@deathraydave]

I have both and mavic hands down

[@IaninLondon]

Of course Mavic hands down for range and portability, but if you can't afford it or are just plain scared of crashing your toy, the camera specs are pretty similar.... Ian

[@gerryr1893]

Brilliant reviews best vlogger

[@jeff0566jsm]

Greetings my friend I’m a 62 yr old Newbie to your channel...but I think you do spectacular reviews, that are both very interesting and quite professional, that said, I’m looking forward to more of your great reviews in the near future! Respectfully, Your Friend in Mentor, Ohio USA JEFFERY MERCER

[@IaninLondon]

Hello Jeffery. Welcome aboard ! I try and get a video our every few weeks... My latest one is on how to avoid crashes... Have fun and all the best. Ian.

[@IaninLondon]

That video is here Jeffery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4vbp6x-m89rnbc

[@GiGsail]

Great job Ian. Excellent! Thank you.

[@craigjensen321]

Very informative video thanks for this it has been very helpful. Im not looking to use a drone as a hobby as such, but get some nice high shots on the places i ride my bike. Thanks again great video 👍

[@IaninLondon]

Maybe check my latest videos on the Mavic Mini....👍🏻

[@hunterrichmond4219]

Thanks for that Ian, think I will wait and see what it has to offer when it's released,

[@andrewandron7087]

Let’s not forget the Dji Goggles. Made for the Mavic. Definitely a big plus if you have those with the Mavic. 1080p, headtracking, drone controlling, wireless. Nice video

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Andrew. I@m yet to try those out... Contemplating getting a smaller FPV little racing drone thought for that experience....

[@andrewandron7087]

The DJI Goggles are spectacular! And with the Mavic, they will be 1080p at close range and 720p farther away. They will connect through OcuSync, and not require a qire and also have many more feature than they do for me with the Phantom. But even now they are awesome!

[@glyndewis]

Nicely done mate. Loving getting to grips with the Mavik and looking forward to putting it to work this coming week during a Dunkirk Photo Shoot we have on Friday and Saturday with it filming the Behind the Scenes footage on the beach and in the studio. Portability of the drone is a huge deciding factor for the work I do as any bigger and then I'm having to decide if I take it or not, and if not then I'm definitely missing out on some filming possibilities. That being said if I do end up getting as much use out of it as I hope then I'm thinking of upgrading to the Phantom 4 Pro ... but in the mean time hoping DJI introduce some of the it's features into the next Mavik...if that makes sense. Thanks again mate...great video.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Glyn. Yes, in your line of work, you need the drone to be like an additional lens, not a major part of your luggage If you want to improve the camera, then you'll need to go larger and the 4 Pro or the 4 Advanced would be the obvious choice with their full 1inch 20 M pixels sensors. Still photos are where you will really see the difference, but both the 4 pro/adv and the Mavic will be fine for video. Good luck with the Dunkirk shoot. Cheers, Ian

[@glyndewis]

Sounds good to me...thanks ;)

[@Blitz0203]

Thanks for the very helpful review!

[@probilmusic3396]

I’ve chosen the standard because it cool

[@bowdymisener]

I just picked up a phantom 3 standard for $300 to see if I’d enjoy it. Love it so far and this video made me feel confident in the purchase. Fewer bells and whistles but hell of a lot cheaper.

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff !! Really pleased I was able to help.... Happy flying fella..! Ian.

[@CivilGuy]

Where did you get it for $300?

[@bowdymisener]

CivilGuy on Facebook marketplace. Perfect condition though!

[@CivilGuy]

bowdy misener wow I’ve never used that site before I’ll give a shot

[@davidgarston3353]

Hi Ian, I have the phantom 3 seem to have a lot of connection issues Everytime I go out, had the FC 40 prior to this no probs at all .

[@IaninLondon]

The Phantom 3 S can have connection issues once you go more than 400-500 metres away, especially if there are plenty of trees around....

[@mnstar53]

What kind of connection issues? A little more detail please.

[@mnstar53]

lol Not the only one if that is the case. I get the idea you have it in for Phantom Quadcopters.

[@IaninLondon]

Phantoms are great, but the P3 Standard uses a radio system that is prone to disconnects after you get more than around 500 metres, and much closer if there are loads of trees around. But the P3 Advanced and Pro don't suffer from that issue as they use a compeltely different radio system for control, as does the P4. All I'm doing in this vid is offereing the P3S as a much cheaper option ... Cheers, Ian

[@somethingenjoyable2718]

I would buy mavic. I really like it and want to get one

[@leonarddroneview6947]

I love my mavic ive had it over 3 miles away from home before

[@JitterFlicks1]

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

[@fjmichael461]

very nice comparison, thanks for sharing

[@lyfhntr6562]

Incredible review, thank you

[@colinwatkins2950]

I have a phantom 3 advanced and I wouldn't swop it for anything full stop,it's a great drone it maybe bigger than the magic but you can spot the phantom from half a mile but not a mavic.

[@IaninLondon]

Colin Watkins True! Easier to stay in vlos. But obs a lot bigger to carry and travel with too..... Cheers, Ian.

[@warrenw273]

Great comparison. As a beginner I’ve chosen the standard after watching your video

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Warren. Glad this helped you out; I still have my Phantom 3 S (although having just bought a second Mavic, I'm looking to sell the P3S now); either way, I'm sure you'll be very happy with the P3S as a first drone. Ian

[@indigomotion]

Some people obviously miss your point here. Mavic is obviously better, but I've ended up deciding to get a Phantom 3 Standard as a rookie drone pilot with an intention of upgrading to a Mavic or better in a few months. Budget, experience, shooting and flight intentions are the decision makers here. Getting used to P3S I think I'll keep it a little longer than I've expected, because for not it just does the job for me. Anyways, it's a great video, with I've seen this one before I went through the difficult choice of either spending, or holding back. :) Cheets mate.

[@IaninLondon]

Yep.... You get my point exactly... Of course the Mavic is better, but the P3S is a good starter if you want a cheap practice drone !!! Happy flying!

[@the_original_skytiger]

In three months? If you want a Mavic, buy a Mavic. Otherwise you will be sorry you wasted the money on the P3 later.

[@indigomotion]

Nah, I guess I'll be keeping it a little longer, and it was a deal. Mavic is sweet for sure, but P3 will do the job until then, or until I crash it. :) Thanks for all the suggestions again, helped a lot. Cheers.

[@jordanbaker8693]

Hello Ian! Been watching a few videos on the Mavic, the price range is higher than the phantom but personally I'll be using it to travel and document adventures! I just think the size is a massive selling point!

[@IaninLondon]

Evening Jordan. Don't blame you; I got the Mavic after taking the Phantom on a plane once... as mentioned, it was my entire hand-luggage... I got the Mavic soon after for trips... Cheers, Ian

[@jordanbaker8693]

Ian in London I also read that the phantom would cause more attention, with the bigger bag and size. Have you ever had any problems from anyone whilst flying the either the phantom or Mavic?

[@IaninLondon]

No problems ever. But I actively engage with people when they come over and I get them to see the camera view (which dispels any thoughts that it's just for spying) and they're always really interested. Ian

[@ChrisColeman1962]

Hi, fair review, but the Mavic is much more stable indoors, my home wifi drove my P4 wild, yet the Mavic is rock solid in any environment .

[@IaninLondon]

TBH, I've never flown indoors. I've never understood why you'd do that :) I fly to get photos and video of landscapes. But yes, if you want to fly indoors, then the Mavic is generally better (but still read plenty of horror stories of Mavics going bananas indoors.... Stick to out doors! Ian

[@moonsman72]

Thanks for this Ian. Very informative. Love the range of the Mavic but the price of the 3 standard is very attractive at the moment.

[@NDprototyping]

Excellent review!

[@DroneHDTV]

Now this is a great introduction and very clear and honest advice. I know as I have tested most drones. I would say only for CAA compliance as the pilot in command. you can't fly both at the same time. Great video Subbed/liked

[@IaninLondon]

Drone Journey Cheers fella ! Yeah, TBH I only did the two at the same time thing for the video opener and they stayed in my garden at 6ft lol... Thanks for the sub. Out in USA at moment... Will get some more vids up when I'm back....Ian.

[@nfsnobufilmshop6681]

It's a famous phantom series machine☘️

[@mikepeuker]

thx for the comparison, very helpfull!

[@Nathan.Manchester]

Excellent Video for someone who is unsure like myself -I will get the phantom 3 - if I crash it it's not the end of the world - I subscribed 👍

[@IaninLondon]

Glad you found it helpful fella !! Cheers...

[@marioplus321]

I am setting off with buying DJI Phantom 3 Standard. Now, it'll take days to think it out;) but I am strongly towards DJI P3_

[@rogersgjuk2]

Great Video Ian, I have shared on my FB page and on my Louis Welsh Walkabout feedsPages too

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers as ever Gareth! Main reply below! Ian

[@chriss665]

Thanks Ian, I will get the Antenna checked out, as I said I don't think it's a phone problem as the Spark has never dropped a screen image.

[@IaninLondon]

Do you have the full, proper remote for the Spark, or do you use just your phone? If it's just your phone, it's using your phone's wifi. But the Phantom is using a different wi-fi system via its remote. Either way, get the phantom's antenna checked; they're just a thin piece of wire. Ian

[@seeinglight]

Nice vid!! Have been flying the P3 for about a year now. Have really enjoyed it. My first real crash was due to the compressed video feed, you would think 720 hd would be sufficient, and it is, unless you're flying among technical and close quarters w/ trees etc. I had a branch literally jump out of nowhere and it dropped the drone into an icy snowy floor :-( I replayed the wreck several times and the video feedback didn't show that branch until it was 2 ft away. The other complaint is hovering and finite input. The P3 is amazing all things considered, but if you're hovering within a couple of feet of an object or person, you have to ride the controls (I noticed that was the case in your video above too). This also makes for indoor flight a little more anxious. The P3 gives a good image, amazing views via the gift of flight, but it would be so cool to have better and more smooth finite control. It seems once it gets moving it's really hard to curve its trajectory and speed smoothly. I've practiced and practiced. I get some great shots, but it seems to get away on its own a little. Not sure if the Mavic is like that? Also, the sensors on the Mavic are a great perk, but I don't think they detect small things like a tree branch or power line? Plus, it'd be great to have those sensors above, behind and side to side, even if they're limited in their detection. It would be great to set the sensitivity of those sensors, what sort or size of objects to detect. So, would you feel confident letting the Mavic hover relatively close between the tops of two trees (is it that stable and sure) unlike the P3? And are the controls more responsive in flight on the Mavic? For instance, if I'm doing a shot that sweeps or orbits an object and am trying to keep the object in the center of the shot, the input and flight results seem to vary some with the P3 making this difficult. I usually can get a good 180 degrees w/ a take or two, but 360 is nigh impossible. Thanks much!! Sorry for the BIG comment 😬

[@IaninLondon]

Howdy again. The P3 will drift; it relies solely on GPS and that lock drifts by a few feet all the time. The Mavic uses downward cameras when it sees objects below within 20 feet, hence it sits rock steady. Sensors all around wouldn't help too much IMHO; they protect against large objects, but not everything. Have you watched my new video on the top 15 ways to crash? I cover trees, powerlines and a few other ways to lose it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4vbp6x-m89rnbc Cheers, Ian

[@mnstar53]

lol You just really don't know much about Phantoms. They rely on three guidance systems, not one genius. What do you have against phantoms? Do you sell another brand?

[@mnstar53]

There is no way in the world a video feed can cause a crash. I don't know who fed you that nonsense, but you should stop listening to the immediately. Also, it is insane to fly ANY drone within a foot of an object and not expect problems. I don't care how many sensors you have, a gust of wind can cause it to drift a bit. Good Lord.

[@IaninLondon]

mnstar53, we're talking about the Phantom Standard here; it only has GPS for lateral stability; the compass and altimeter won't help much when you're trying to hover. You can see I love the phantoms, as most of this video is about how good it is compared to the Mavic.... Totally agree you can't be flying closer than a good 3-4 feet from any object as you'll always get unexpected drift at any time....

[@clack1971]

I think the standard has better camera quality than the mavic still both like you said they are awesome drones great review!!!

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Clack.... Nice to hear someone say that about the camera... I've found very little difference between the two... And defo couldn't say the Mavic's was anything so superior to write home about.... Ian

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

I wouldn't say it "better" but if you use iMovie or Apples Final cut and use the auto improve option.. its DAMN close :)

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

Hi Ian. Great video. Really slick presentation. personally, I think you nailed it. As you know on my Louis' Welsh Walkabout Channel I use the Phantom 3 Standard after progressing from tour grade quads with go pros slung underneath, & I am super please with the quality and flexibility it gives me. My thoughts; The Phantom 3 Standard, Excellent Value for money! Great Quality images (research on how to set up the camera and use decent editing software and its as good as you need I think personally this side of a professional necessity. It is a little bulky, I use a recently found back back skeleton that holds the drone, an extra battery and the props (you have to carry the controller and tablet though :( ) The best Range I had out of mine was 850 metres over a reservoir in South Wales with a Mavic Pro following all the way.. again, more than adequate.. however, there have been occasions when i needed JUST that little extra 200 metres to get close to a subject or detail.. I get around this normally with editing software but, the quality DOES suffer. The battery life is great, (be mindful in cold weather you will need to warm them up or the P3S won't fly). As you said Ian the intelligent flight modes are cool but I only use POI and Follow me.. However I do have track mode by using the paid for APP LitCHI which allows you to play and fly your missions without even leaving the home.. you just turn up at the location dn it flies the preset paths with direction, height and views already set in. The Magic Pro; My friend whom I fly with regularly have just moved up from a Yuneec 400 4K.. another good quality flying camera but he felt it was too large, cumbersome and just lacked battery longevity. His Mavic is just as you have said Ian. Compact, efficient and a decent battery life to boot. The camera is awesome but he says he can't tell the difference. As for the intelligent flight modes.. he prefers the track and tripod modes.. everything else he doesn't bother with. For him RANGE is king.. He loves to fly it to its maximum range and does so regularly without dropouts and loss of signal unto 5500 metres..we are different fliers though, I love the cinematic effects he loves the sensation of flying. one thing to mention, with the "fly more pack" (extra battery and bag...) he doesn't feel that the magic is safe in the bag as well as the batteries.. he says (and I agree) its uber snug.. and if dropped or banged what would the damage be. so he does carry another small bag for extra batteries and things like a power bar and sd cards etc.. I would probably mention the DJI googles for the Mavic.. I don't believe you can use them on the P3S. so if you are looking for immersive FPV experience thats the one to go for. the price of the fly more combo today is £1300 that is nearly four times the price of the P3S. Return to home on the Mavic is far more superior,, the forward sensors in collaboration with the belly sensors and downward camera gives UTTER (I SH*T you not) perfect location return to home accuracy to the MILLIMETRE. In conclusion. Both are fab. but unless you NEED 4K, unless you NEED 6000k range, unless you ABSOLUTELY NEED a small package drone The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is more than capable. On my channel I use it to good effect. I have put filters on it, improved the carry options and bought extra batteries not original equipment all for less than £500 allowing my 2 hours of flying time n relative comfort and freedom of creativity. Finally, I'm off to the states in a few weeks and my son has a DJI Spark.. from what I have seen this is my next drone,, as good a camera, more range, a little smaller and a bit of collision avoidance for half the price of a Magic. Ian, I love your on screen presence, you are a natural! haha.. keep up the great work. Happy flying all. Much love! Gareth

[@IaninLondon]

Evening Gareth. Great to hear from you and I fully agree with pretty much your whole summary there. That was the whole point of this video; to make it clear that range and portability are pretty much the only reasons to get the Mavic. Granted they're both pretty big reasons and were my own, but those may not be a requirement for everyone. The Mavic actually photos its take off point which is why you get precise landing. I nice touch but I usually hand catch mine... I got the fly-more combo and yes, the bag is very snug; so snug that I can't see how you can get the remote in unless you've got a stick-guard fitted. But it's well-padded and I'm pretty confident it's protecting it okay, but a slightly bigger bag would have been better. One final point; my feeling is that the Spark is not a great product for its price, so check out the specs carefully before you buy. The camera is really poor; much lower spec than the PS3. 15 minute flight time and its range is indeed severely limited; remember you don't get the remote with it so you're limited to using your phone's Wi-Fi. If you do buy the remote, then you're spending and extra £250 taking you up to £700 which is mad considering you can get the standard Mavic + remote for £1050 on some offers, or $999. All DJI drones seem to be stepped down for CE (European) use and the specs for the Spark are really poor for CE use, which is automatic based on your location.... 300-500 metres max. www.dji.com/spark/info#specs Anyway, ta for the good words; I like to have a bit of a laugh in front of the camera whilst getting the facts across. Interesting you're off to the States in couple of weeks; I'm off next week for 3 weeks; Eclipsing by any chance? :) I'm up in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming for a few weeks. Have a great time fella and chat v soon.... Ian

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

Thanks Ian, I have (because of this, so thank you) realised that the range is only 300m!! absolutely no point now. I was willing to forgo the 3 gimbal Gimbal for portability and the lower flight time (batteries are cheaper) but the range is a deal killer for me now :( to say I'm gutted is an understatement. Guess I'm gonna be getting a P3 Advanced pretty cheap and better range and Camera but familiar controls and performance. LOVE... the locations you are going to. Me? I'm doing North Carolina & Georgia... then February North Dakota & Texas.. no Eclipsing for me sadly.. way above MY skill set. hahaha. Keep safe fella!

[@365drones9]

Great info Ian ! Cheers!

[@nathanielhuff540]

Awesome video thanks for posting

[@stealth6986]

Thank you for the comparison. I am actually in this situation right now. Debating between the 2. But considering your comparison and price I have made my decision thank you...Starting off with the Standard eventually uograde.

[@IaninLondon]

cheers fella! And glad to help out! Happy flying!

[@northzero2390]

I'm close to getting a P3S with my work bonus. Good review and at last, a British review. :-) Top man.

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers fella! Glad it's been helpful for you! Yes, thought I could put a British slant on things.... I think you'll be very happy with the Mavic. It's a great bit of kit. Cheers, Ian

[@easternundergroundsounds6977]

I purchased the phantom 3 standard a week a go and it's great just want to fly it all the time, my only issue is it's size it's noisy and not very suttle probably draws more attention also a chore having to wind the props on and off, although I haven't flown a Mavic I can only assume it handles a bit better in the air aswell? if I had loads of spare cash would get the Mavic air but for the price I payed I definitely got a lot for my money!

[@IaninLondon]

Alright Stu. Yeah, that about sums things up; great bit of kit; large, white and cumbersome. And great value. check out the Air v Pro vid I made; esp the second one I did 5 months on. They go thru the pros and cons of the more expensive options. HAve to say, once you fly a small drone that folds up, it's hard to go back.... Either way, have fun fella. Ian

[@LAWYER502]

Much appreciated from Louisville, Kentucky. USA.

[@Thechrismccalla259]

Thanks Ian, for your videos. As a school teacher who teaches a #drones class, your reviews and videos are helpful and entertaining

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks for that. I try and keep things accurate, relevent and fun. I'm pleased to say I captured totality from the Mavic's perspective today in Wyoming and will be posting this video soon .... Cheers, Ian.

[@XploreAz]

Since the Mavic Pro doesn't have rear collision sensors, I imagine it would be safer to fly forwards and then reverse the playback for the reveal footage?

[@IaninLondon]

Absolutely! Have a look at my action shots video... I cover this very point.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ6mpn6IgJikmZY

[@maccman1900]

I'm lucky enough to have both, but personally I prefer the Phantom 3 standard, crazy but true ;-)

[@IaninLondon]

I still have both. Have to say I love the portability of the Mavic and the long range .... But I fully get why you like the solid build and feel of the P3... Cheers, Ian.

[@maccman1900]

The little Spark is great for a fun quad to,,guess what,I've got that as well ;-) , I'm having treatment for my addiction, great video my friend, keep it up.

[@IaninLondon]

Ha, a bit of a dronaholic then... The range of the Spark put me off, thinking I'd have to buy the separate controller as well to get any decent range, and by that time you were into £600-£700 territory. And then I bought my second Mavic as you see here.......kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4OXaWethZZsg5I Have fun Mark and cheers for the good words. Ian

[@willbendler8623]

The p3 stander will only go about 100m in distance and about 200m up but the magic will bio about 3 miles with all the same tree and powers lines if you ask me the range is the most important part.

[@IaninLondon]

The P3S usually manages a good 300m - 500m, but you're absolutely right, the range and uninterupted flight of the Mavic is key. Cheers, Ian

[@coaldust01]

id only get that range if i was flying in a power station lol, you might wanna check your transmitter.

[@TheDeadlyraptor]

Phantom 3 also only has GPS not both Glonass and GPS and lacks 2nd IMU and Compass as back up . I believe at the moment you can get Phantom 3 SE from Chinese sellers which is same spec as Phantom 3 Professional was 4K glonass for around £450

[@IaninLondon]

Hi Andrew. Yep, valid points... You can see in the video the Mavic is more stable when hovering and it locks on to the satellites pretty quick too....

[@davidmedina400]

Good work , really appreciate this video alot. God bless you and your loved ones.

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks David. If you're thinking about the Pro or Air, then this may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mauaZXutfsacoaM Very best to you too Ian

[@iandrones]

Hi Ian thanks buddy I paid £450 brand new for the fly more combo which is £700 normally I have the remote all is well👍

[@IaninLondon]

That's a great deal Ian.... Makes it worth it.! The remote alone is around £200 so you got the spark for £250....

[@chrisj5291]

The mavic pro can also use a ipad if the phone is too small. Good video

[@Xenthera]

A little known drone is the Phantom 3 SE. It shoots 4k and has a practical range of 2.5 miles (personally tested, although make sure there isn't a breeze). It's also only 600$

[@IaninLondon]

Is that not a limited market though? I didn't think it was generally available in USA or Europe...? Ian

[@BidCrushr]

Since you obviously own both, honestly which is your favorite? The one you find yourself flying the most. I already own the phantom 3 standard and have been considering to buy the Mavic pro because of it’s great size and portability

[@IaninLondon]

I have now sold the P3S and replaced it with the new Mavic Air; the portability is the key driver for me. So I have a Pro and an Air now...Have a watch of this video.... Full comparison of the new DJI Mavic Air kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWTpoSKhLOBlaM

[@ZachHollenbaugh]

Learned a lot, good video!!! Keep it up!!!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers Zach !

[@abitofeverything2254]

Cool review mate i decided on a Z5 stabilisation in 720p not bad for a hundred quid but you know I preferred the footage from the phantom m8 more colourful I thought

[@IaninLondon]

Yeah, DJI have top spec cameras...but the Z5 is an amazing bit of kit for the money.

[@abitofeverything2254]

@@IaninLondon yea fairly straightforward with a good gimble camera nothing but rain and to whindy here for to long

[@mitojo60]

Thank you very informative video watching all your vids I'm getting the drone bug thanks to you

[@edwinfoster6797]

Muy buen vídeo saludos desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴 Good video greeting from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ziggyzbeak]

apples and oranges

[@seanshi2945]

Cheers mate, just got a standard to get my foot through the door

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff Sean. It's a great starter!!! And let's you switch to Atti Mode when you're more confident to learn about flying without GPS... A major part of flying better in case of loss of GPS.... Have fun and take it easy starting out fella... Watch my other "how not to Crash" video:)

[@seanshi2945]

Yeah, I've been learning on GPS mode and trying out the atti when the winds are real favorable. But I've been flying around the northern California wild fires so I didn't want the thing to crash and burn ha. Keep up the good work!

[@IaninLondon]

Sean Shi Great stuff Sean. Watch out for fire fighting choppers and watch this video..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGKnnoeHireciqc Happy flying fella. Ian.

[@anasshukri2960]

checkout 6:41

[@oldschoolgaming4763]

Great video! Helped me alot, just got my brothers old Phantom 3 standard so im keen on getting to know more and to learn about this drone. Subs and likes!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers fella! Welcome aboard! Have a watch of my "top 15 causes of crashes' video then to keep your new toy in one piece! Cheers, Ian.

[@adamkane2872]

Good video learned a lot thank u

[@respectbd9000views]

awesome video

[@FenTour]

Great insight, I have just ordered the Phantom 3 as the price is so much less, cheers...

[@IaninLondon]

Great stuff. There's a huge difference in price and crucially the P3S allows you to practice in ATTI mode, which is a very good way of truly learning how to control your craft without GPS. Happy flying fella... Ian.

[@FenTour]

Ian in London Will be my first drone, so I think it’s wise to start here... Loki g forward to combining the footage in some of my future videos.

[@Ironitis]

Thanks Ian, useful information but I wanted a drone with a small form factor for portability on a motorbike, so the standard phantom seems a bit bulky for me. I recently looked at the Spark to, until I found out it has a 300m range over here in the UK. Oh, I'm pleased you managed to get your Mavic replaced. I lost a Hubson once - not the same I know, but I spent a good few hours in brambles trying to recover it. I'd probably still be there if it was a Mavic. Cheers

[@IaninLondon]

Hi ironman :) Yeah, if you're on the bike, you have to have the Mavic... And I did spend 5 hours in those brambles in the exact line of flight.... Never again :)

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

The Spark with a controller has an optimum 1.2 mile range.. just using your phone as a controller, a lot less.

[@Ironitis]

Not in the UK, we're subject to EU airspace regulations which substantially limit the power. In the USA you'll get 1.2 miles under FAA power limit regulations. In the EU you'll get 300m, with the controller.

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

do you have any links for this please? (not being arsey, just want verification as this will screw up my plans.. thanks)

[@louiswelshwalkabouts2290]

heres the UK DJI link stating that its 1.2 miles store.dji.com/product/spark-remote-controller?gclid=CjwKCAjw5PDLBRB0EiwAh-27MpxWxH7nRx9f4ptn42q4gKNFuW5B4h76ahI_5wGAmQCPD41661RVSBoC6HcQAvD_BwE

[@dashbrothers]

sweet Phantom

[@jcaerialstudio3377]

awesome review!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers fella !!!

[@bloodywilson1014]

Nice video, subbed!

[@IaninLondon]

Cheers! Welcome aboard! :) Ian

[@MarkWilsonRN]

Thanks bro. Very nice.

[@grazianolagori6392]

Nice side by side, however it's like comparing a 20" Dahon folding bike with a 29" full-frame MTB ... the ideal scenario is to own both !!! A foldable Mavic while you travel and a full-frame P3/P4 while you @ home ! ...

[@IaninLondon]

Of course! They're very different, but so is the cost, so it depends on what's important to you... Cheers, Ian

[@wildkatsailing]

apples and oranges would be a better analogy, then people would get it.

[@KonstantinosTsagkalidis]

Ser i like your english

[@tonzray]

choice bro

[@hunterrichmond4219]

Ian, good vids mate ,very informative, there are some people you will never satisfy lol, just about to buy the Magic Pro,even though the new version has been released I think I will get set of quieter props and see how that goes cheers mate,

[@IaninLondon]

Thanks Hunter. They've not released details of the new Mvoc Pro yet (unless you mean the Platinum - which was little more than a paint job and different props & motors). Either way, you'll have fun. Have a watch of yesterday's video on the Air and Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mauaZXutfsacoaM

[@hunterrichmond4219]

Hi Ian, yes I did mean the platinum apparently (according to get bids I have seen) the only difference is the props and rotor speed apart from incidentals,

[@ccudjoe89]

true, but i mine doesn't bounce near as much in high wind, and ive seen someone elses more or less stay in the same spot in high wind. i think it might have to do with tweaking the drone behaviour setting in the advanced settings.

[@hinewsletter4125]

I will say something BEFORE BUYING ANY EXPENSIVE DRONE buy a cheap drone that is hard to control so you can be trained for bad situations with the expensive drones

[@jksmith0914]

Ahmad Jomaa like like like. This is a true statement. I flew on a $100 drone that had zero gps. Just to learn the ordination and what not of a drone prior to buying a good drone.

[@the_original_skytiger]

Bad idea. The cheaper drones have made a lot of people quit the hobby and never move up to a good drone. Invest your money properly in the beginning and you won't be sorry. Flying the two are different as night and day anyway.

[@jksmith0914]

Sky Tiger yes and no. They need to learn orientation. But a cheap gps drone. Good to go to learn.

[@mnstar53]

We'll agree to disagree. So put the better aircraft in manual mode. I, and others I know, found flying a cheap drone frustrating. Some took the next step to a better bird and some gave up. I would never recommend anyone to waste money on a cheapo.

[@TiTaNikProductions]

There is a valid point you are making, but allow me to argue against it. Maybe those who gave up should give up. Maybe they really did not want to learn this hobby that much, and thus should move away from it. A lot of the problems caused by quads (and the legislation that supposedly fixes these problems) come from the fact that these are highly capable RC devices that became a consumer product. People think a quad is like a TV, just turn it on and fly. It is in many ways, but it is not in many others. They are a derivative of the RC hobby which operates in an uncertain real-world environment, and we inexperienced consumers enter this world with little or no training. So when things go wrong, we mess up. My only "legislation" for hobbyists would be: use a Syma X series properly for a few months and if you love it, then get any DJi quad.

[@iandrones]

Nice video buddy! Also cool name being mines ian lol just bought the spark combo also have the p3 standard been a great drone no so lucky to have the mavic pro yet lol

[@IaninLondon]

Howdy Ian. Good to hear you've now got two toys to play with ! Be nice to hear how you get on with the Spark. I thought it a tad over priced for the features it gave you, especially if you had to fork out extra for the proper remote.... But hope you have plenty of fun with it fella !!

[@ronaldsquirrelly8289]

Very informative.

[@Joshmakey12]

I’ve changed my decision on drones a Mavic pro or a phantom 4 I will travel twice in a year. What do you think I should get

[@IaninLondon]

Mavic 2 Pro had the same size sensor and range as the Phantom 4 Pro. But is a fraction of the size when folded. Its not just travelling but also storage and weekend drives.... M2Pro would be my choice. 👍🏻

[@IaninLondon]

Mavic 2 Pro had the same size sensor and range as the Phantom 4 Pro. But is a fraction of the size when folded. Its not just travelling but also storage and weekend drives.... M2Pro would be my choice. 👍🏻