The dji fly Pro is an excellent quadcopter for professional site surveying, 3D imaging of terrain and photogrammetry of structures. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. If you want to take advantage of obstacle recognition on all four sides, you need to fly in either Beginner or Tripod mode. Both slow down the maximum operating speed, and Tripod mode makes it possible for very, very fine adjustments to position using the control sticks. The Phantom 4 was the first DJI drone with forward-facing obstacle avoidance sensors, and those same sensors carried over to the svelte Mavic Pro ($1,799.00 at DJI) .
Users can also import KML/KMZ files to optimize the workflow for their missions. With the built-in screen, pilots can clearly view and plan their missions on an ultra-bright, 5.5-inch HD display. To take full advantage of the Phantom 4 RTK’s positioning modules, the new TimeSync system was created to continually align the flight controller, camera and RTK module.
If using a network base station, any previously saved stations are seen in the list. To add a new station, tap Create New RTK Network Service Provider Source. Connect to the P4RTK drone and select RTK in the drone selection drop-down. An RTK indicator appears on the telemetry bar once the RTK drone is connected.
You also have a 720p option, at 25Mbps up to 30fps, 35Mbps up to 60fps, and 60Mbps up to 120fps. All of these settings are available in H.264 or H.265, and you have your choice of MOV or MP4 container formats. It allows you to draw a box around a subject, which the drone will in turn recognize and follow as it moves. It works pretty well, as long as your subject isn’t too small and doesn’t blend into the background. I was able to get it to follow me around with no problems when I wore a tan coat while standing on a green athletic field.
This helps you with just having to concentrate on the direction the camera is pointed and the speed of the Phantom rather than you having to constantly change the path that the travels in. In Tripod Mode, the maximum flight speed is limited to 5.6 miles per hour and the braking distance is reduced to 6.6 feet. Responsiveness to stick movements is also reduced for smoother more controlled movements.
The most recent release, the Phantom 4 RTK drone, which is DJI’s first survey-focused UAV, has only amplified DJI’s importance to the earthmoving community. Because it’s significantly less expensive than alternative options, it’s a low-risk investment for all sized businesses and operations, especially those who couldn’t afford to start a drone program previously. The Phantom 4 RTK represents the perfect synchrony of price point, level of accuracy, and reliability. Using state of the art computer vision algorithms, Litchi keeps your selection perfectly framed while you fly the drone. That’s ok too, start an autonomous Orbit or Follow and watch Litchi take care of everything.
The wifi patch antennas were moved from the camera case to the sides of the aircraft on either side of the battery. It received a no-fly zone software-implanted, warning the user of places where not to fly (ex. airports). The maximum video transmission technology on the Phantom 4 is same as the ones on Phantom 3 Pro and Adv, which is Lightbridge 2, it has a maximum FCC flying range of 5 km. If you are flying for pay, or any other form of compensation, you must operate under a different set of rules and possess a commercial drone license.