+SnarkieVlogs Yeah I think that there should've been way less distance between the 18 mins bar and the 22 mins bar. That way it seems like the red bar indicates that the battery lasts for 40 mins.
I originally bought a used phantom 2 that had been crashed and repaired to try out this hobby. I didn't want to spend all that money that the phantom 3 required. After installing FPV, OSD and gimbal, I realize I should just have bought the phantom 3 pro model because it's really a very complete package. So if you think you will want all these other things in the future, definitely go for the phantom 3 pro.
+Zotar gone the same way but with all the gear incl xiaomi yi, 3 axis gimbal, iosd, monitor, phantom 2, etc. im still under 400€ and the p3 is more than 2 times that. but if you dont want to buy used stuff that u have to search for weeks to get it cheap, stuff from china with long shipping and having to figuring everything out and so one the phantom 3 advanced or pro is the best choice
Hey bud, i very rarely leave comments but this vid was truly excellent. Clear and concise is your forte! You will be my first TH-cam subscription. Keep up the good work.
+Austin Elwess really? The only difference would be the camera. Watch a camera comparsion thats been beat to death already. gopro hero 4 vs hero4 silver
Hi, i've the same question... did you find out which one is the best? I don't know if I should go for a phantom 2 with gimbal zenmuse for my go pro hero4 silver or directly for a phantom 3 standard...
Thanks for the comparison! However, I have two technical comments: The battery capacity in the Phantom 3 is higher not lower than in the Phantom 2: As both batteries are a different voltage you cannot simply compare the Ah rating. What you have to look at is the capacity in Wh: 57.72 Wh (Ph2) vs. 68 Wh (Ph3). This capacity (not the voltage) is what governs the flight time. The bargraph at 4:45 is a bit misleading. The length of the bar suggests approx. double the flight time between the two models although the actual advantage is ≈ 22% over the old model.
Great Tutorial,thx4sharing. I was thinking of buying me one. A couple of years back I had a 500d DSLR camera then changed to a GoPro Hero 4 Silver because I like filming my kids everywhere even inside the pool.Wow what a resolution.Now I'm thinking of the Phantom 3 which will be a new experience for me.
This is a great video but one seriously most underrated issue between these two camera and the major deal breaker is right in front of your eyes. Why is it that no body ever mentions the bent horizon issue from gopro cameras when being used in an Arial platform. This is the most important deal breaker if anyone was to use the footage for a professional use. I love GoPro and will always be a huge supporter of their products. But not on a drone. Not unless they fix this. It's unbelievable to me that anyone would still produce a drone even this year in 2016 that uses a gopro. Even 3dr solo. It's all fine if you plan to only have your camera pointing straight but as soon as you pan the gimbal the horizon bends and just looks awful. This is the one issue that should have been explained in this video. Because this still applies to drones today and people making their decision.
Double D gopro hero4 has 3 FOV settings, 72, 94, 120 degrees (roughly from what I remember) the wider capture angles obviously exaggerate the fisheye lense but the tighter angles does not have the fisheye effect In the video you can see that the gopro footage captures a far wider picture
it's an old comment, but it could be useful for someone. I changed the lens on my gopro with a fpv 6mm lens. Now the fov is much thighter and there is no bend horizon
The sad thing was, when i got my Phantom 2 and GoPro Hero 4 Black and two weeks later the Phantom 3 was announced. FML, but at least i can use GoPro Hero 4 on its own though.. hahahaha..
mitchell2820 the new lens on the Phantom 3 no longer has that. DJI changed the optics all together, a brand new sensor and lens system. You can see in the footage as well, it has no longer the fisheye effect.
mitchell2820 there is narrow POV on the GPH4, still the new P3 is pretty sweet, i bet the handling is much better and also handling while flying closer to the ground given the proximity sensor.. guess i have to get more make more videos to get more views plus save some funds for future upgrade.. sigh
***** We bought the Phantom 2 v3 and GoPro Hero 4 Black instead of Phantom 3 BECAUSE I could then use the GoPro Hero 4 on its own, for underwater stuff etc... I wish DJI would have continued the ability to have a GoPro 4 on Phantom 3 - REALLY disappointed they didn't - almost went elsewhere because of it.
Because you are earning $$ with your Quad/Drone videos... how difficult was it for you to get your commercial use permit/license? Did you get the 333FAA exemption? I'm very interested in that aspect... a video on that would be VERY popular as people just don't understand the requirements. :) THANKS!
No one is mentioning the bent horizon on the gopro4 shooting 4k.. The dji camera doesn't have that. That in my option makes the dji better. Most directors on film shoots don't like to use the gopro4 because of that issue. It means spending more money in post production. And having remote shutter control and telemetry is a bonus. P3 works out a lot cheaper than getting a fpv setup for the P2.
Cedric Melbourne I was thinking the same thing. I purchased the 3DR Solo and Hero 4 Black. Got my camera. Still waiting for the Solo Drone. Cant wait for comparisons.
+PinchnerHouse Love it. ....I almost purchased the Phantom 3 because I didn't like the fish eye lens on the GoPro. Glad I didn't. I purchased a 3.97mm lens, installed it on my GoPro and the video quality is amazing with no fish eye. Also when the GoPro 5 comes out, I'm ready. I don't need to buy another drone if I want better video later. The durability of this drone is excellent. I let my friend fly it and it took a couple good hits. One was into a tree trunk pretty hard. I was going to make him pay for any damage but there wasn't any, not even a prop !! I couldn't believe it.
One of my gripes with P2 versions was in panning - no expo ability. P3 apparently has expo adjustment which dampens the yaw control for smoother panning.
Hey man, great video, thanks a lot! One question though...you mention that you are able to take stills during a video recording. Is there a trick? I dont find the option to do that....
missing some points here the phantom 3 professional camera settings can be adjusted as your flying in real time. but on the go pro you have to do it manually on the camera itself that sucks. and the fisheye lens is awful.
from what i could tell, the camera on the DJI Phantom 3 Pro put the GoPro HERO4 Black to shame. For $1240 (on Amazon) you get one of the best 2015 drones out, an incredible 4K camera, and an included FPV experience out of the box. If you go the comparable GoPro route, you'll need $1200 (on Amazon) for a GoPro HERO4 Black, a DJI Phantom 2 V2.0, and a Zenmuse H3-3D gimbal. And that doesn't even have an out-of-box FPV function. The main advantage of the GoPro is flexibility.
one thing - the 3pro seems more fluid on panning, where the gimbal on the 2 moves with small stops and gives a slightly chopped feeling its totally fluid on the 3.
I have had the opportunity to put my Phantom 3 Advanced through some paces. It does a little better job at keeping up with fast action as compared to my Phantom 2 w/ Hero 3+. I posted to my channel, a Motocross video I shot a few weeks ago, using the Ph3 Adv. It was about 2:30 ish in the afternoon and the sun was high in the sky. I shot in 1080 @ 60fps and the exposure set to auto. The video came out really good. But this weekend, I was shooting during the sunrise at the beach and my exposure was crap! Most of the video was too dark. The only difference was that I set the video to 2.7k @ 30fps. Exposure was still auto. What i noticed was that the Ph3 camera, was not doing a very good job at adjusting exposure, as I flew from one scene to another. I have flown this same time frame, same location and same profile, with my Ph2 w/ Hero 3+ and had excellent exposure. I am an avid photographer and I understand exposure very well. It just appears, comparing the Ph3 Advanced camera with the Hero 3+, the Hero does a much better job at automatically adjusting exposure, during harsh light situations. Has anyone else experienced this type of issue while filming with the Ph3? I would love to see this guy, from MW Technology, do a more in depth video on the different setting and capabilities of the Ph3 camera. Until then, I'm gonna practice using the different manual setting that are available on the Ph3.
I just wanted to add. Theres a second option to get into the P2 with a gopro and get FPV. All you need is a Vision+ and a zenmuse. Take off the camera, remove 3 cables, reuse one of the cables to plug the main board into the wifi module. Add the 8 pin cable from dji part pack 10 from the gimble to the inverter board and your done. It works great, fairly inexpensive since the P2's are dropping in price rapidly. It just takes some patience to open up the bird and move the cables around. If you would like to see some videos from this setup, I have them posted on my channel
Thanks Waj for making this video. I'm in the research phase of getting a Phantom 3 myself. I really appreciate the overall quality of this video, the different shots, and the information that you provided. It helps out a lot. Thanks! G-Phi
Great video, however you haven't mentioned that the Phantom 3 is limited to a height of 500m (1640ft) whereas Phantom 2 can go up to 1500m (4920ft). I am now considering buying a drone and I am honestly thinking of going for the P2 ver.2 with H3-3D as Beni Rodriguez mentioned, since it can go higher. I will also be able to use the Gopro for another range of activities. The only thing that is holding me back is the extra material you have to invest in and some friends recommending me the phantom 3. If any one out here has some more advice that can make me change my mind, please let me know. Thanks
very helpful if you are doing market research and comparison. Nicely cut, good explanations in the right level of detail. In short - superb! Thanks it has helped me a lot for my decision making process
Nice video. The comparison was pretty accurate. I plan on getting the Phantom 2 and later down the road upgrading to a camera system..... I just can't imagine giving up $7-800 for a Phantom 3 Standard, unless I am getting paid for aerial photography... At the end of the day its a 'toy' if your not getting paid for using it as a 'tool'. Very nice video and takes for taking the time to share and help consumers.
kyba74 Notice that P3 havent hdmi port so u cant share video with others. Despite of P2 which can share the fpv return on ground station through fpv screen.
This is a very well presented video and has helped me in my choice. I am not new to videography but I have never owned a drone so this presents a whole new aspect of capabilities for what I do. I do have a question regarding associated devices (monitors specifically). I don't own a tablet and haven't been in any rush to get one. My cell phone is an iPhone 5. Looking at the supported device list leaves me with a bit of a quandary as I'm not sure which direction to go. No, I don't want to spend $400+ on an iPad... DJI notes that they support Android 4.1.2 and then they list their supported device list. If I were to go with the supported OS but purchase a device not on the list how is that likely to impact my experience? Would I be able to load the DJI Pilot app to the device from Google Play? I realize that "supported devices" means devices tested with the product but doesn't necessarily mean all the devices that work with the product... Specifically I was thinking of something like the Neutab N7 with Android OS 4.4.
Fisher of Men Productions while it may be "compatible" your iPhone 5, it will be too slow! (I believe), so you will get choppie images.. another option is that the software wont work at all!.. I have the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2 (not air), so both of mine aren't compatible. I chose the Phantom 2 with GoPro Hero 4 black + an HD monitor. now I can use the GoPro for lots of other things, and the HD monitor for photo/video with the 5d mark II :)
Fisher of Men Productions Also your Iphone 5 will work perfectly fine!! They just keep the "Recommended" Phones updated to the top of the line on the website
Very good video! I appreciate it. I just ordered the Phantom 3 Pro thanks to this video. By the way, the images you captured on the comparison are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
How is the Phantom 3 with shakiness/vibrating pics and rolling shutter/jello effects? I've had the Phantom 2 w/Hero4 set up for about 9 months now and the more times I use it the more the pic seems to vibrate a bit and the jello effect takes over. Frustrating when you think you've gotten the epic shots... That being said...awesome vid - thanks!
I've seen a lot of Phantom 3 videos that suffer from compression artifacts.. problem is I cant tell if its from TH-cam compression, or from recompression if user edited, or if its actually in the source because of the compression level used by DJI (is this selectable btw?). Would it be possible for you to post some original video files on ftp or somewhere for download? Thanks!! And keep up the good work!
mAh means how much current(amps) the battery could potentially deliver for one hour straight. mWh means how much power(watts) it could potentially deliver for one hour straight. Power(watts) is the voltage(volts) times the current(amps) (P=U*I). So the mWhs is the most accurate measure of the battery's capacity. Higher voltage doesn't necessarily mean the battery has more juice in it.
Okay question. I want a go pro on a drone, will this work for the phantom 3/any way to get a cheaper price without the phantoms built in camera. Also need a wearable gimbal so the GoPro can be interchangeable between the Drone and Wearable gimbal. Thanks anyone for suggestions!!
Hello and thank you for your wonderful videos. I have both drones the P2 with GoPro and the P3 Pro and I agree with you in "almost" everything. Just think that you miss one very important question...The FPV IPS 7" monitor quality versus the Ipad Air 2 (assuming is the best option for the P3) I hardly can see the image from the Pilot app at outdoor filming while the (no so sharp) picture in the monitor is clear enough to work perfectly. For me had been the major problem with the new Phantom 3. I also don't agree with your flying times, the P2 gives more than the P3 because the battery is not working for so many features. Greetings.
Hello, thank you for the comparison. How does this compare with the Phantom 2 Vision with the integrated FPV Camcorder? Also, I asked DJI if I could use the new carbon fiber propeller on the Phantom 2 Vision? Their response was not compatible because the new carbon fiber propeller are for the Phantom 3 series. Your take on this response? Thanks.
Great Video, Thank you. I am new to drones and just received a Phantom 2 with H4-3D Gimbal as a gift bc I already have a GoPro. I would like a FPV system, but not sure which components to get. I am also wondering if I would be able to record video or take pics while viewing what my GoPro sees through the FPV system? Thank you for your time.
Hello, I have a gopro hero 4 black and I have with a OSD mini connected to my Phantom 2 vision. I really like my set up and I have an 8 inch screen on a tripod should I invest in getting the P3 I just use it for videos and photos nothing professional. what's your opinion.
Well done my friend.... You have good presentation skills...I do love areal photography and have recently got a phantom 1 with gimble from a friend...looking around to see if I can get a gopro camera at a reasonable price....but my eyes are on phantom 3 all in one... Happy flying and great photography!!
Very Informational video. I been doing video for five years now and recently got interested in aerial video and photography. I do own a Gopro hero 4 and plan on getting the phantom 2 later next month. One question. Any recommendations for the monitors that can be used with the phantom 2?
Hi MW Technology ! I have now a Vision+ but my clients complain about the lens quality. The phantom 3 the lens is better than the Vision+ (just lens, not about the video quality)?
Great video, really helpful. I have a gopro hero 4 black to film myself snowboard and i was thinking about buying a drone would you suggest i get the gimbal and phantom 2 or just buy the phantom 3, and not make use of my hero 4? By the way cost is important i dont have a great amount of money
I have a phantom 2 + v 3.0 but the camera is not the best. I want to go with the hero 4 and put a h4-3d gimbal on it. Can this be done and if so what monitor will I need? MW Technology
You say that both cameras can shoot raw after you talked about the picture quality on both cameras. The gopro shoots jpeg files. They call it "protune" but you dont really get much work done with the files. on the p3 it shoots dng. full raw files.
Hey there, Any advice on what direction to go if you mainly shoot still images? I know my Phantom 2 Vision+ is horrible in low light and was curious if you have any knowledge of which camera puts out better stills? Id assume the Hero 4? Thanks!
Thank you, sir. I want to start a (tiny) videography company and am choosing between the Vision, the Professional and the Blade Chroma. This really filled in a lot of the blanks for the Professional.
I like to fly FPV would you say the phantom 3 video is a good solution for flying fpv. I want to purchase one but I'm afraid the video latency may cause me to crash. I normally fly using an immersion 600 and fatsharks and they work perfect zero video delay. What are your thoughts about flying fpv with the phantom 3 would you recommend it?
Hell yes, especially with light bridge built in you get like 2km no way in hell you will be able to see it from that distance. It is very reliable and even if you end up losing full video or even controls, it won't crash and just return to take-off point. Just don't fly too low ;)
Eric White To me, that is the number one feature. I flew from shore out to lighthouse to shoot some video. My spotter had to use binoculars to watch my P3, but my video feed was flawless. I wouldn't even mess around with the P2 with GoPro. The P3 has too many features that tip the scales.
Hey Eric! I fly an inspire 1 and I mounted a separate FPV board cam and an immersion 600mw Tx to the copter. I made a nice wiring harness and strapped a small 1300mah Lipo on top the copter at the CG to power it. This signal is received into an immersion duo-diversity controller and then into my goggles. I can see the horizon changes to know what the copter is "actually" doing in the air. Lightbridge is great....but it can drop at times. Having the immersion system gives me two forms of flying my craft. I just got my P3 yesterday.....going to mount the same FPV system to it as well. 👍🏼🚁🎥🏁
I have a question: I need to use this Phantom 3 way out in the wilderness, to look for something on the side of a very steep mountain, and down into the canyon. We have hiked in there a few times, and only have cell phone service in extremely few places. Will the Phantom 3 still function properly without satellite service, or will it just fly off into the wild blue yonder? Thank you
It looks to me like the Phantom 3 provides significantly sharper video when the camera is still. But you didn't provide much footage of the GoPro with a non-moving camera, so I'm not absolutely certain. I have the Phantom 2 Vision Plus and am considering the upgrade.
I really like the new App where you can see and control taking pictures and start and stop video unlike my custom built Hex copter where you have to just start the Go Pro before you take off instead of controlling everything thru the nice DJI app. I wish it wasn't restricted to the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1. They should make the app and hardware add on for custom built rigs. This video is great on comparisons.
You are just so thorough. I think Phantom 2 is better - for how much cheaper it is, it is worth the less capability that it may have. Also, you can remove and use the camera (GoPro) and even upgrade the camera. (I have 3+ Black but will soon upgrade to 4 Black which still fits)
I noticed a bit of jerking in horizontal pan with the GoPro I did not see with the P3. Was that my monitor or is that an issue? Where are you located, US Pacific NW?
Hello! Very nice comparisson! Congrats! 2 things I notice on the footage is that when doing the panoramic shoot, the Hero4 looks more jerky footage, is that right? Anyhow keep the good job! Thanx
Thank you! I think the only thing you didn't cover was the different focal lengths of the cameras - (the go-pro certainly looks wider to me...and i'm unsure if you can change the field of view in the go-pro to make it less fish eye-ey). Great video though, thanks!
+Andrew Clunie yes you certainly can change the FOV from superview, wide, medium and narrow and in any case if you still have a fish eye effct there is many apps and even in the gopro app they enclude a tool that will anti fish eye the footage on any of the settings i listed above, hoped this helped :)
Good Morning. i bought a phantom 2 with fpv kit and i have a hero 4. to control the goro I can do it with the armet 2 remote that has a range of 180 m or is dangerous because of the Wi-Fi.? someone uses or has knowledge. thanks I like your channel a lot I discovered and I love your videos
Hi what's range of GoPro 4 wifi with dji phantom 2 just flew my phantom 2 first time with GoPro 4 silver made my own bracket but people say GoPro 4 wifi interferes with phantom as on same frequency.i do have a fc40 camera also can use with link eyes app on android.thanks/Steve in uk
You do excellent reviews! I have watched a couple of your videos. You narrate really well, you seem relaxed in front of the camera, the video quality is great, and I really liked the close ups of the Phantoms. I know you were comparing video straight out of the camera, but I would have liked to have seen Defished GoPro video. I thought the details and distortion free video of the Phantom 3 was great, but the color balance seemed tipped towards the blue(Higher Kelvin temperature), which I don't like. Thanks for the video.
When I started using the Phantom 3 Pro, the hugely reduced (awful) "fisheye" distortion is a blessing. I hear that a possible 3rd party camera upgrade just might be possible now that PP3 is old (as Drones go) with larger sensor, better optics & features. I hope its true :-)
Somehow he makes videos that answer my questions.
Dude is just amazing.
Harbir Brar same here, not all this nonsense seen on other channels, just a good full comparison
mitchell2820 exactly.
Harbir Brar you guys are too awesome thanks allot!
Harbir Brar Just so true a statement
Harbir Brar Yes! thanks MW
4:50 - most inaccurate graph ever drawn. lol
+SnarkieVlogs it's very reliable graph ever:)
+SnarkieVlogs Yeah I think that there should've been way less distance between the 18 mins bar and the 22 mins bar. That way it seems like the red bar indicates that the battery lasts for 40 mins.
yep
+SnarkieVlogs hahahahaha
Made me laugh :)
I originally bought a used phantom 2 that had been crashed and repaired to try out this hobby. I didn't want to spend all that money that the phantom 3 required. After installing FPV, OSD and gimbal, I realize I should just have bought the phantom 3 pro model because it's really a very complete package. So if you think you will want all these other things in the future, definitely go for the phantom 3 pro.
+Zotar gone the same way but with all the gear incl xiaomi yi, 3 axis gimbal, iosd, monitor, phantom 2, etc. im still under 400€ and the p3 is more than 2 times that. but if you dont want to buy used stuff that u have to search for weeks to get it cheap, stuff from china with long shipping and having to figuring everything out and so one the phantom 3 advanced or pro is the best choice
+lukey2603 YUP...LAZY FUCKS WITH MORE MONEY THAN BRAINS..
Hey bud, i very rarely leave comments but this vid was truly excellent. Clear and concise is your forte! You will be my first TH-cam subscription. Keep up the good work.
I'd be interested in a comparison between the Phantom 3 standard vs Phantom 2 V2.0 w/ HERO4 Silver
+Austin Elwess really? The only difference would be the camera. Watch a camera comparsion thats been beat to death already. gopro hero 4 vs hero4 silver
Same
Hi, i've the same question... did you find out which one is the best?
I don't know if I should go for a phantom 2 with gimbal zenmuse for my go pro hero4 silver or directly for a phantom 3 standard...
At 11:47 is the Phantom 3 camera set for auto exposure, or did you take over manual exposure control there? Thanks... EXCELLENT!
I like your channel because you actually keep your word. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the comparison! However, I have two technical comments:
The battery capacity in the Phantom 3 is higher not lower than in the Phantom 2: As both batteries are a different voltage you cannot simply compare the Ah rating. What you have to look at is the capacity in Wh: 57.72 Wh (Ph2) vs. 68 Wh (Ph3). This capacity (not the voltage) is what governs the flight time.
The bargraph at 4:45 is a bit misleading. The length of the bar suggests approx. double the flight time between the two models although the actual advantage is ≈ 22% over the old model.
Great Tutorial,thx4sharing.
I was thinking of buying me one. A couple of years back I had a 500d DSLR camera then changed to a GoPro Hero 4 Silver because I like filming my kids everywhere even inside the pool.Wow what a resolution.Now I'm thinking of the Phantom 3 which will be a new experience for me.
This is a great video but one seriously most underrated issue between these two camera and the major deal breaker is right in front of your eyes. Why is it that no body ever mentions the bent horizon issue from gopro cameras when being used in an Arial platform. This is the most important deal breaker if anyone was to use the footage for a professional use. I love GoPro and will always be a huge supporter of their products. But not on a drone. Not unless they fix this. It's unbelievable to me that anyone would still produce a drone even this year in 2016 that uses a gopro. Even 3dr solo. It's all fine if you plan to only have your camera pointing straight but as soon as you pan the gimbal the horizon bends and just looks awful. This is the one issue that should have been explained in this video. Because this still applies to drones today and people making their decision.
Hopefully Double D's uninformed opinion does not throw off newcomers
Isn't that because of the wide/superwide option on the gopro? I'd imagine that the Linear option would solve that problem
Double D gopro hero4 has 3 FOV settings, 72, 94, 120 degrees (roughly from what I remember) the wider capture angles obviously exaggerate the fisheye lense but the tighter angles does not have the fisheye effect
In the video you can see that the gopro footage captures a far wider picture
it's an old comment, but it could be useful for someone. I changed the lens on my gopro with a fpv 6mm lens. Now the fov is much thighter and there is no bend horizon
I'm a happy P3 Pro owner, but I was most impressed with the quality of your camera in your intro shots!
The graph at 4:30 is misleading, 18:34 is not less than half of 22:41
For sure the best comparison video out there.
interesting there was no mention of the GoPro fish eye lens effect that is so bloody annoying. Go with the P3P, I did and am loving it.
The sad thing was, when i got my Phantom 2 and GoPro Hero 4 Black and two weeks later the Phantom 3 was announced. FML, but at least i can use GoPro Hero 4 on its own though.. hahahaha..
***** fisheye effect on drone looks quite ugly in my opinion
mitchell2820
the new lens on the Phantom 3 no longer has that. DJI changed the optics all together, a brand new sensor and lens system. You can see in the footage as well, it has no longer the fisheye effect.
***** i know, that's why i said i don't like go pro and do like the p3's camera
mitchell2820
there is narrow POV on the GPH4, still the new P3 is pretty sweet, i bet the handling is much better and also handling while flying closer to the ground given the proximity sensor.. guess i have to get more make more videos to get more views plus save some funds for future upgrade.. sigh
***** We bought the Phantom 2 v3 and GoPro Hero 4 Black instead of Phantom 3 BECAUSE I could then use the GoPro Hero 4 on its own, for underwater stuff etc... I wish DJI would have continued the ability to have a GoPro 4 on Phantom 3 - REALLY disappointed they didn't - almost went elsewhere because of it.
Because you are earning $$ with your Quad/Drone videos... how difficult was it for you to get your commercial use permit/license? Did you get the 333FAA exemption? I'm very interested in that aspect... a video on that would be VERY popular as people just don't understand the requirements. :) THANKS!
No one is mentioning the bent horizon on the gopro4 shooting 4k.. The dji camera doesn't have that. That in my option makes the dji better. Most directors on film shoots don't like to use the gopro4 because of that issue. It means spending more money in post production.
And having remote shutter control and telemetry is a bonus. P3 works out a lot cheaper than getting a fpv setup for the P2.
3dr solo is coming out soon make a video about that versus the phantom 3
Cedric Melbourne
I was thinking the same thing.
I purchased the 3DR Solo and Hero 4 Black. Got my camera.
Still waiting for the Solo Drone.
Cant wait for comparisons.
+John Delynn How did the Solo work out?
+PinchnerHouse
Love it. ....I almost purchased the Phantom 3 because I didn't like the fish eye lens on the GoPro.
Glad I didn't. I purchased a 3.97mm lens, installed it on my GoPro and the video quality is amazing with no fish eye. Also when the GoPro 5 comes out, I'm ready. I don't need to buy another drone if I want better video later. The durability of this drone is excellent. I let my friend fly it and it took a couple good hits. One was into a tree trunk pretty hard.
I was going to make him pay for any damage but there wasn't any, not even a prop !! I couldn't believe it.
One of my gripes with P2 versions was in panning - no expo ability. P3 apparently has expo adjustment which dampens the yaw control for smoother panning.
Regarding comparing the prop motors... Did you notice the P3 has the motors slightly inset?
Hey man,
great video, thanks a lot!
One question though...you mention that you are able to take stills during a video recording. Is there a trick? I dont find the option to do that....
missing some points here the phantom 3 professional camera settings can be adjusted as your flying in real time. but on the go pro you have to do it manually on the camera itself that sucks. and the fisheye lens is awful.
from what i could tell, the camera on the DJI Phantom 3 Pro put the GoPro HERO4 Black to shame.
For $1240 (on Amazon) you get one of the best 2015 drones out, an incredible 4K camera, and an included FPV experience out of the box.
If you go the comparable GoPro route, you'll need $1200 (on Amazon) for a GoPro HERO4 Black, a DJI Phantom 2 V2.0, and a Zenmuse H3-3D gimbal. And that doesn't even have an out-of-box FPV function.
The main advantage of the GoPro is flexibility.
Awesome video! I spent many hours doing research and this video answered everything I wanted to know in 14 minutes. Great job.
Very helpful video. Really addressed my questions about which DJI drone might be better for me. Thanks.
On the Phantom 2 can you just get a mount on the remote for your phone and use the GoPro app for a fpv monitor? And if so how well does it work?
one thing - the 3pro seems more fluid on panning, where the gimbal on the 2 moves with small stops and gives a slightly chopped feeling its totally fluid on the 3.
Hi Waj what camera are you using to film yourself? 0:01
I have had the opportunity to put my Phantom 3 Advanced through some paces. It does a little better job at keeping up with fast action as compared to my Phantom 2 w/ Hero 3+. I posted to my channel, a Motocross video I shot a few weeks ago, using the Ph3 Adv. It was about 2:30 ish in the afternoon and the sun was high in the sky. I shot in 1080 @ 60fps and the exposure set to auto. The video came out really good. But this weekend, I was shooting during the sunrise at the beach and my exposure was crap! Most of the video was too dark. The only difference was that I set the video to 2.7k @ 30fps. Exposure was still auto. What i noticed was that the Ph3 camera, was not doing a very good job at adjusting exposure, as I flew from one scene to another. I have flown this same time frame, same location and same profile, with my Ph2 w/ Hero 3+ and had excellent exposure. I am an avid photographer and I understand exposure very well. It just appears, comparing the Ph3 Advanced camera with the Hero 3+, the Hero does a much better job at automatically adjusting exposure, during harsh light situations. Has anyone else experienced this type of issue while filming with the Ph3? I would love to see this guy, from MW Technology, do a more in depth video on the different setting and capabilities of the Ph3 camera. Until then, I'm gonna practice using the different manual setting that are available on the Ph3.
I just wanted to add. Theres a second option to get into the P2 with a gopro and get FPV. All you need is a Vision+ and a zenmuse. Take off the camera, remove 3 cables, reuse one of the cables to plug the main board into the wifi module. Add the 8 pin cable from dji part pack 10 from the gimble to the inverter board and your done.
It works great, fairly inexpensive since the P2's are dropping in price rapidly. It just takes some patience to open up the bird and move the cables around.
If you would like to see some videos from this setup, I have them posted on my channel
Can I use phantom 2 with gopro 8?
Thanks Waj for making this video. I'm in the research phase of getting a Phantom 3 myself. I really appreciate the overall quality of this video, the different shots, and the information that you provided. It helps out a lot.
Thanks!
G-Phi
Great video, however you haven't mentioned that the Phantom 3 is limited to a height of 500m (1640ft) whereas Phantom 2 can go up to 1500m (4920ft). I am now considering buying a drone and I am honestly thinking of going for the P2 ver.2 with H3-3D as Beni Rodriguez mentioned, since it can go higher. I will also be able to use the Gopro for another range of activities. The only thing that is holding me back is the extra material you have to invest in and some friends recommending me the phantom 3. If any one out here has some more advice that can make me change my mind, please let me know. Thanks
very helpful if you are doing market research and comparison. Nicely cut, good explanations in the right level of detail. In short - superb! Thanks it has helped me a lot for my decision making process
Nice video. The comparison was pretty accurate. I plan on getting the Phantom 2 and later down the road upgrading to a camera system..... I just can't imagine giving up $7-800 for a Phantom 3 Standard, unless I am getting paid for aerial photography... At the end of the day its a 'toy' if your not getting paid for using it as a 'tool'. Very nice video and takes for taking the time to share and help consumers.
Great Review! Been holding out on the Phantom 3, decision made, time to order. Thanks
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Wow great comparison. This really helped set out the differences for noobs like me, and cemented my choice in the Phantom 3
kyba74 Notice that P3 havent hdmi port so u cant share video with others. Despite of P2 which can share the fpv return on ground station through fpv screen.
thanks man, you never let me down, always good information and no nonsense!
This is a very well presented video and has helped me in my choice. I am not new to videography but I have never owned a drone so this presents a whole new aspect of capabilities for what I do.
I do have a question regarding associated devices (monitors specifically). I don't own a tablet and haven't been in any rush to get one. My cell phone is an iPhone 5. Looking at the supported device list leaves me with a bit of a quandary as I'm not sure which direction to go. No, I don't want to spend $400+ on an iPad...
DJI notes that they support Android 4.1.2 and then they list their supported device list. If I were to go with the supported OS but purchase a device not on the list how is that likely to impact my experience? Would I be able to load the DJI Pilot app to the device from Google Play?
I realize that "supported devices" means devices tested with the product but doesn't necessarily mean all the devices that work with the product... Specifically I was thinking of something like the Neutab N7 with Android OS 4.4.
Billy Anderson can you answer this? You have experience with a Go Pro right? XO
Fisher of Men Productions while it may be "compatible" your iPhone 5, it will be too slow! (I believe), so you will get choppie images.. another option is that the software wont work at all!.. I have the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2 (not air), so both of mine aren't compatible.
I chose the Phantom 2 with GoPro Hero 4 black + an HD monitor. now I can use the GoPro for lots of other things, and the HD monitor for photo/video with the 5d mark II :)
***** what do you mean with your question?.. nothing to do with what Fisher of Men Productions asked!
Fisher of Men Productions Get the 3dr Solo! So much better than the Phantoms!!!
Fisher of Men Productions Also your Iphone 5 will work perfectly fine!! They just keep the "Recommended" Phones updated to the top of the line on the website
Excellent video. Answer every question I had.
Very good video! I appreciate it. I just ordered the Phantom 3 Pro thanks to this video.
By the way, the images you captured on the comparison are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
How is the Phantom 3 with shakiness/vibrating pics and rolling shutter/jello effects? I've had the Phantom 2 w/Hero4 set up for about 9 months now and the more times I use it the more the pic seems to vibrate a bit and the jello effect takes over. Frustrating when you think you've gotten the epic shots...
That being said...awesome vid - thanks!
I've seen a lot of Phantom 3 videos that suffer from compression artifacts.. problem is I cant tell if its from TH-cam compression, or from recompression if user edited, or if its actually in the source because of the compression level used by DJI (is this selectable btw?). Would it be possible for you to post some original video files on ftp or somewhere for download? Thanks!! And keep up the good work!
PHANTOM 3 HERE WE COME! oh yeah! thanks MW Technology! you just earned a sub!
Great vlog . Informative and useful. Professionally presented. Enjoyed it.
mAh means how much current(amps) the battery could potentially deliver for one hour straight. mWh means how much power(watts) it could potentially deliver for one hour straight. Power(watts) is the voltage(volts) times the current(amps) (P=U*I). So the mWhs is the most accurate measure of the battery's capacity. Higher voltage doesn't necessarily mean the battery has more juice in it.
Love your reviews and coverage, keep up the Awesome work!
So what is the verdict on the quality of the P3 Pro video compared to the GoPro 4 Black. Which camera has better chips and image performance?
Can I see a feed from the go pro camera to my phone on the Phantom 2 without buying extra stuff? I really want to see where my drone flies.
Okay question. I want a go pro on a drone, will this work for the phantom 3/any way to get a cheaper price without the phantoms built in camera. Also need a wearable gimbal so the GoPro can be interchangeable between the Drone and Wearable gimbal. Thanks anyone for suggestions!!
Hello and thank you for your wonderful videos.
I have both drones the P2 with GoPro and the P3 Pro and I agree with you in "almost" everything. Just think that you miss one very important question...The FPV IPS 7" monitor quality versus the Ipad Air 2 (assuming is the best option for the P3) I hardly can see the image from the Pilot app at outdoor filming while the (no so sharp) picture in the monitor is clear enough to work perfectly. For me had been the major problem with the new Phantom 3. I also don't agree with your flying times, the P2 gives more than the P3 because the battery is not working for so many features.
Greetings.
Great review. But what about still camera shot comparisons?
Hello, thank you for the comparison. How does this compare with the Phantom 2 Vision with the integrated FPV Camcorder? Also, I asked DJI if I could use the new carbon fiber propeller on the Phantom 2 Vision? Their response was not compatible because the new carbon fiber propeller are for the Phantom 3 series. Your take on this response?
Thanks.
Earned your self a subscriber! Great video very interesting and educational also great video production. Outstanding!!
wonderful overview. may i ask what plate your are using to rotate the phantom product shots?
So if i buy one dji phantom 3 professional in america and get it to Slovenia will gps work??
Pretty sure gps will work because it using satellite all over the outer space.
ok thank you
Great Video, Thank you.
I am new to drones and just received a Phantom 2 with H4-3D Gimbal as a gift bc I already have a GoPro.
I would like a FPV system, but not sure which components to get. I am also wondering if I would be able to record video or take pics while viewing what my GoPro sees through the FPV system? Thank you for your time.
this is EXACTLY what Im looking for. Love you.
Hello, I have a gopro hero 4 black and I have with a OSD mini connected to my Phantom 2 vision. I really like my set up and I have an 8 inch screen on a tripod should I invest in getting the P3 I just use it for videos and photos nothing professional. what's your opinion.
Well done my friend.... You have good presentation skills...I do love areal photography and have recently got a phantom 1 with gimble from a friend...looking around to see if I can get a gopro camera at a reasonable price....but my eyes are on phantom 3 all in one... Happy flying and great photography!!
If u have the go pro on your phantom could you still use the GPS functions and flight app?
Can you do comparison between phantom 3 advence and phantom 2 with go pro 4 black.. ?
I love my pro and was wondering if the upgrades to follow is on its way
Very Informational video. I been doing video for five years now and recently got interested in aerial video and photography. I do own a Gopro hero 4 and plan on getting the phantom 2 later next month. One question. Any recommendations for the monitors that can be used with the phantom 2?
Hi MW Technology ! I have now a Vision+ but my clients complain about the lens quality. The phantom 3 the lens is better than the Vision+ (just lens, not about the video quality)?
Can the Phanton 3 be fitted with a GoPro Hero 4 Black mount? If it can, might you be able to suggest which mount to buy?
Great video, really helpful.
I have a gopro hero 4 black to film myself snowboard and i was thinking about buying a drone would you suggest i get the gimbal and phantom 2 or just buy the phantom 3, and not make use of my hero 4?
By the way cost is important i dont have a great amount of money
What do you do your video editing with sir?
I have a phantom 2 + v 3.0 but the camera is not the best. I want to go with the hero 4 and put a h4-3d gimbal on it. Can this be done and if so what monitor will I need? MW Technology
Where did you get the background music? Its awesome!
You say that both cameras can shoot raw after you talked about the picture quality on both cameras. The gopro shoots jpeg files. They call it "protune" but you dont really get much work done with the files. on the p3 it shoots dng. full raw files.
Awesome video Waj, subscribed.
Can I ask what the music is during your test footage? thanks. :)
Why do we need an external monitor for phantom vision+ gopro? It's not possible to use iPhone, iPad as a screen and information receiver?
What is the equipment that you use in your videos ? (camera/mics.. )
Great video...exactly what I was looking for. Just eye-balling it, was the video footage from the Hero4 a little more choppy when panning around?
Hey there,
Any advice on what direction to go if you mainly shoot still images? I know my Phantom 2 Vision+ is horrible in low light and was curious if you have any knowledge of which camera puts out better stills? Id assume the Hero 4?
Thanks!
Thank you, sir. I want to start a (tiny) videography company and am choosing between the Vision, the Professional and the Blade Chroma. This really filled in a lot of the blanks for the Professional.
Professional lmao
and the upcoming phantom X is all automatic right?
I like to fly FPV would you say the phantom 3 video is a good solution for flying fpv. I want to purchase one but I'm afraid the video latency may cause me to crash. I normally fly using an immersion 600 and fatsharks and they work perfect zero video delay. What are your thoughts about flying fpv with the phantom 3 would you recommend it?
Hell yes, especially with light bridge built in you get like 2km no way in hell you will be able to see it from that distance. It is very reliable and even if you end up losing full video or even controls, it won't crash and just return to take-off point. Just don't fly too low ;)
Eric White To me, that is the number one feature. I flew from shore out to lighthouse to shoot some video. My spotter had to use binoculars to watch my P3, but my video feed was flawless. I wouldn't even mess around with the P2 with GoPro. The P3 has too many features that tip the scales.
Hey Eric! I fly an inspire 1 and I mounted a separate FPV board cam and an immersion 600mw Tx to the copter. I made a nice wiring harness and strapped a small 1300mah Lipo on top the copter at the CG to power it. This signal is received into an immersion duo-diversity controller and then into my goggles. I can see the horizon changes to know what the copter is "actually" doing in the air. Lightbridge is great....but it can drop at times. Having the immersion system gives me two forms of flying my craft. I just got my P3 yesterday.....going to mount the same FPV system to it as well. 👍🏼🚁🎥🏁
Ok cool post some videos from your flights.
I have a question: I need to use this Phantom 3 way out in the wilderness, to look for something on the side of a very steep mountain, and down into the canyon. We have hiked in there a few times, and only have cell phone service in extremely few places. Will the Phantom 3 still function properly without satellite service, or will it just fly off into the wild blue yonder? Thank you
You don't need satellites to fly the P3 but there will be no RTH functionality and limited altitude if it can't connected to GPS or GLONASS
Is there a big difference between the DJI 3 Standard and Professional...i know the camera spec is different, but buy how much??
It looks to me like the Phantom 3 provides significantly sharper video when the camera is still. But you didn't provide much footage of the GoPro with a non-moving camera, so I'm not absolutely certain. I have the Phantom 2 Vision Plus and am considering the upgrade.
I really like the new App where you can see and control taking pictures and start and stop video unlike my custom built Hex copter where you have to just start the Go Pro before you take off instead of controlling everything thru the nice DJI app. I wish it wasn't restricted to the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1. They should make the app and hardware add on for custom built rigs. This video is great on comparisons.
You are just so thorough. I think Phantom 2 is better - for how much cheaper it is, it is worth the less capability that it may have. Also, you can remove and use the camera (GoPro) and even upgrade the camera. (I have 3+ Black but will soon upgrade to 4 Black which still fits)
Hello. How did you rig the GoPro on the phantom ?
I noticed a bit of jerking in horizontal pan with the GoPro I did not see with the P3. Was that my monitor or is that an issue?
Where are you located, US Pacific NW?
You got my subscription bro, best explanation ever 👍🏽
Excellent comparison!! Amazing how much less jerky the 3 is. Loved your review :-)
Hello! Very nice comparisson! Congrats!
2 things I notice on the footage is that when doing the panoramic shoot, the Hero4 looks more jerky footage, is that right? Anyhow keep the good job! Thanx
Thank you! I think the only thing you didn't cover was the different focal lengths of the cameras - (the go-pro certainly looks wider to me...and i'm unsure if you can change the field of view in the go-pro to make it less fish eye-ey). Great video though, thanks!
+Andrew Clunie yes you certainly can change the FOV from superview, wide, medium and narrow and in any case if you still have a fish eye effct there is many apps and even in the gopro app they enclude a tool that will anti fish eye the footage on any of the settings i listed above, hoped this helped :)
I know this question is not about Drones but I need to know what cavalier mic you used in this video. Great video!
vc esta esquecendo da opçao que a gopro tem de 30 fotos por segunto que a camera do phantom nao tem ne amigo
great video , personally owning the p3 pro its the best bang for your buck
Good Morning. i bought a phantom 2 with fpv kit and i have a hero 4. to control the goro I can do it with the armet 2 remote that has a range of 180 m or is dangerous because of the Wi-Fi.? someone uses or has knowledge. thanks I like your channel a lot I discovered and I love your videos
Hi what's range of GoPro 4 wifi with dji phantom 2 just flew my phantom 2 first time with GoPro 4 silver made my own bracket but people say GoPro 4 wifi interferes with phantom as on same frequency.i do have a fc40 camera also can use with link eyes app on android.thanks/Steve in uk
So can a GoPro hero ("starter/entry level") fit onto a DJI phantom??
Can I buy your gimbal for the P2?
You do excellent reviews! I have watched a couple of your videos. You narrate really well, you seem relaxed in front of the camera, the video quality is great, and I really liked the close ups of the Phantoms.
I know you were comparing video straight out of the camera, but I would have liked to have seen Defished GoPro video.
I thought the details and distortion free video of the Phantom 3 was great, but the color balance seemed tipped towards the blue(Higher Kelvin temperature), which I don't like.
Thanks for the video.
When I started using the Phantom 3 Pro, the hugely reduced (awful) "fisheye" distortion is a blessing. I hear that a possible 3rd party camera upgrade just might be possible now that PP3 is old (as Drones go) with larger sensor, better optics & features. I hope its true :-)