Phantom (UAV)

Phantom
大疆精灵系列

A Phantom 3 Professional drone (left) and the phone-mounted controller running DJI GO (right).
Also known as DJI Phantom
Developer DJI
Manufacturer DJI
Type Unmanned aerial vehicle
Generation 4
Release date January 2013 (2013-01)
Input DJI GO app
Camera 1080p or 4K; onboard or gimbal-attached
Website dji.com/phantom

The Phantom (Chinese: 精灵; pinyin: Jīng Líng) is a series of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed by Chinese technology company DJI. It is widely regarded as the company's flagship UAV line, as it is the most widely used and known product DJI has released currently.

The Phantom is targeted toward commercial, amateur, and hobbyist use.

Features

Stabilization gimbal Phantom 1 Phantom 2 FC40 Phantom 3 Phantom 4
Standard Vision Vision+
N/A Add-on. Optimized for Zenmuse H3-2D, H3-3D, or H4-3D 3-axis gimbal camera mounts. N/A 3-axis camera stabilization gimbal ? Yes Yes
Video downlink N/A Add-on Wi-Fi (max 300 m) Wi-Fi (max 700 m) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) Standard/4K Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) Pro/Adv 5.8GHZ 2.4GHZ (Lightbridge)
App N/A N/A DJI VISION ? DJI GO
Camera Add on Add on still: 14 MP
video: 1080p		 still: ? MP
video: 720p@30fps		 Pro/Adv = Sony EXMOR R BSI 1/2.3" sensor with a 94° field of view

Standard = Panasonic Smart FSI
still: 12 MP
video:

  • Professional: 4K
  • Advanced: 2.7K
  • Standard: 2.7K
 Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" sensor with a 94° field of view

still: 12 MP video: 4K

Controllable range N/A N/A -60°-0° (Vertical) -90°-0° (Vertical) ? Pitch:

-90° to +30°

 Pitch:

-90° to +30°

Max flight speed (m/s) 10 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 16 20
Ground station Add on Built into the DJI VISION App
Remote control 2.4 GHz, 1000 m New version 1000 m (FCC&CE),
2.4 GHz without smartphone holder		 New version 500 m (FCC),
5.8 GHz smartphone holder in pack		 New version 800 m (FCC),
5.8 GHz preinstalled smartphone holder		 Professional

and Advanced:

2.4 GHz; 5,000 m

Standard:

5.8 GHz; 1,000 m

 2.4 GHz; 5,000 m
Max flight time (min) 25 Professional

and Advanced:

23

Standard:

25

 28
Battery slide-in 5,200 mAh lithium-polymer 4,480 mAh lithium-polymer 5,350 mAh

lithium-polymer

Controller 5.8 GHz remote control and receiver. Smartphone app for first person view(FPV) No HDMI out.
Navigation N/A GPS GPS GPS Standard only GPS Pro/Adv GPS and GLONASS GPS and GLONASS

Products

Phantom 1

The Phantom 1, originally known as Phantom, was released in January, 2013. It was commonly equipped with a GoPro camera for amateur film making or photography. Its battery life was less than 10 minutes.

The Phantom 1

Phantom 2

The Phantom 2
The Phantom 2 Vision

The Phantom 2 was released in December, 2013. Upgrades include auto-return, increased flight speed, increased flight time and controllable range, increased battery capacity, smartphones, tablets and even some smart glasses compatibility, WI-FI module and is available in different performances. Its configuration allows users to remotely tilt the camera and adjust its orientation on two axes for a better level shot.[1]

Vision

Released in October, 2013,[2] it features a 4GB micro SD card, a built-in anti-vibration mount, advanced WI-Fi module, a GPS-enabled position holding, return-to-home capability, an improved flight control system, self-tightening propellers and flight time. It is compatible with a ground station and iOS or Android devices.

Vision+

The Phantom 2 Vision+

The Vision+, released in July 2014, adds a three-axis stabilizer package-included. It has a new control system, and an increased range.[3] It received a no-fly zone software-implanted, warning the user of places where not to fly. (ex. airports).

FC40

The Phantom FC40

The Phantom FC40, released in January, 2014, is an intermediate model between the Phantom 1 and the Phantom 2. Like the Phantom 2 Vision and the Phantom 2 Vision+, it is equipped with an iOS/Android app control, WI-FI and GPS modules. Using a 2.4G Wi-Fi connection, it helps its pilot follow in real time via aerial pictures on a mobile device. The camera angle is manually set before the flight and tilted by remote control.

Phantom 3

The Phantom 3, released in April 2015,[4] adds built in lightbridge downlink, that gives the controller a maximum range of 2,000 meters (1.25 miles), and the visual positioning system, that allows the Phantom 3 to better maintain its position at lower altitudes and even indoors where GPS is weak or unavailable.

The controller features a plastic front plate and lacks a HDMI out.

There are three models of the Phantom 3:

Professional

Records in 4K, and includes a 100W fast charger.

Advanced

Records in 2.7K and includes a 57W charger.

Standard

The Standard was released in August 2015. Currently, it is the cheapest and features 2.7k video recording. The standard is the basic model without lightbridge, with a limited range compared to the Advanced and Professional models, and no vision positioning systems. It includes features, as the other models do, such as Point of Interest, Follow Me, GPS Waypoints, Course Lock and Home Lock.

Phantom 4

The Phantom 4, released in March 2016,[5] improves upon usability by adding obstacle avoidance and an ability to track movement, thanks to its many sensors. Some of its features include GPS, GLONASS, sonar, five separate cameras, a camera gimbal, gyroscope, and more. It is slightly bigger and heavier than the Phantom 3 due to larger battery, but it still maintains a longer flight time and greater top speed. It has a top speed of 20 m/s in 'sport mode'.

The controller and camera are very similar to the 3's.

The range on the Phantom 4 is impressive compared to most on the market.[6] Based on real world testing of the Phantom 4, the Phantom 4 has proven to fly over 4 miles away without obstruction and still continue to have a decent video stream.

Applications

Example aerial video of Snowdonia filmed with a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopter

Although commercial use is still a legal gray area, several segments of industry are open to its usage. Among their many applications: drone journalism,[7] hurricane hunting, 3-D landscape mapping, nature protection,[8] farming, and search and rescue.[9][10][11] Drones are also in entertainment[12] and business. The Fox Broadcasting Company used Phantom 2 Vision+'s to promote 24 during San Diego Comic-Con International 2014.[13]

Reception

The Phantoms has been popular with hobbyists because of its consumer-friendly appearance and ease of use.[14][15] Drones have made dramatic appearances at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for several years.[16][17]

A drone enthusiast community called SkyPixel has been created to help drone users.[18] Worldwide, drones are the subject of regulations for safety . For example, a number of incidents - such as a Phantom crashlanding at the White House,[19] has prompted authorities in the USA (FAA),[20][21][22] the UK (Civil Aviation Authority)[23] and Europe (EASA)[24] to ban them in some locations (ex. airports) or regulate their use and require permits for commercial operators[25] However, the FAA has granted exemptions for production in Hollywood, aerial surveillance, construction site monitoring, crop scouting in agriculture and photography in real estate.[26][27]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ben Coxworth (11 April 2013). "DJI announces stabilized HERO mount, and camera-equipped Phantom quadcopter". gizmag. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Alex Fitzpatrick (30 January 2014). "Finally, a Drone You Can Own". Time. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Eric Hansen (5 November 2014). "This Is the Best Drone You Can Buy Right Now". Time. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "DJI Unveils the Phantom 3". dji.com. DJI. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "DJI Phantom 4 Released With Machine Learning". myfirstdrone.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "DJI Phantom 4 Real World Range Test". myfirstdrone.com. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Miles Klee (March 12, 2014). "Watch a Phantom drone in action at the Harlem explosion site". The Daily Dot. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  8. ↑ Matt McFarlan (January 6, 2015). "Why Americans should give drones a chance". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ Christina Zdanowicz (22 May 2014). "How to shoot amazing video from drones". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "5 Surprising Drone Uses (Besides Pizza Delivery)". National Geographic. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  11. ↑ James Vincent (25 July 2014). "US pensioner missing for three days located by amateur drone pilot in 20 minutes". The Independent. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  12. ↑ Alex Renton (23 November 2014). "Christmas gift: attack of the drones". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  13. ↑ Chris Taylor (23 July 2014). "Fox Invades Comic-Con With Drones". Mashable. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  14. ↑ "China takes the lead in fast-growing drone market". The Japan Times. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  15. ↑ David Pogue (June 12, 2015). "The Phantom 2 Vision+ Drone: Your Eye in the Sky". Yahoo. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  16. ↑ Jim Fisher (January 9, 2015). "CES 2015: Drones, Drones, Drones". PC Magazine. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  17. ↑ "New drone among most popular unveiled at CES 2015 - New drone among most popular unveiled at CES 2015". USA Today. June 6, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  18. ↑ Gregory S. McNeal. "Will Recreational Drone Flying Lead Drone Usage In 2015?". Forbes. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  19. ↑ Jim Acosta (2 February 2015). "Friend: Drone crasher wants to apologize to Obama family". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  20. ↑ "DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems". Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). February 15, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  21. ↑ Ian Morris (November 24, 2014). "Drones Like DJI Phantom Will Soon Require Full Pilot's License In The U.S. For Commercial Use". Forbes. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  22. ↑ "China's drone king says the revolution depends on regulators". Reuters. July 30, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  23. ↑ Matt McFarlan (January 21, 2014). "How should licensing work for commercial drone operators? A look at Britain's solution.". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Civil Drones (RPAS)". EASA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  25. ↑ "CAA Approved Drone Licensing". Heliguy.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  26. ↑ "Authorizations Granted Via Section 333 Exemptions". FAA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  27. ↑ Zoe Kleinman (8 January 2015). "CES 2015: Why the future of drones is up in the air". BBC. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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