Phantom (UAV)

DJI Phantom series (UAV)

A DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Inventor DJI
Year of creation 2013
Purpose Aerial photography and cinematography
Website www.dji.com/product/phantom

Phantom is a series of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed by the Chinese company DJI. These non-military quadcopters or drones are intended for recreational and commercial aerial cinematography and photography. The body frames are made of composite materials. Propulsion is provided by four two-blade propellers driven by four electric engines mounted at the ends of the x-shaped body.

Features

Features[1] Phantom 1 Phantom 2 Phantom 2 FC40 Phantom 3
Vision Vision+
Stabilization gimbal 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
Video downlink N/A Add-on Wi-Fi (max 300 m) Wi-Fi (max 700 m) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz)
App N/A N/A DJI VISION App ? DJI Pilot
Camera Add on Add on still: 14 MP
video: 1080p		 still: ? MP
video: 720p@30fps		 Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" sensor with a 94° field of view

still: 12 MP
video:

  • Professional: 4K
  • Advanced: 1080p
  • Standard: 2.7k
Controllable range N/A N/A -60°-0° (Vertical) -90°-0° (Vertical) ? ?
Max flight speed (m/s) 10 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 16
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
Max flight time (min) 25 25 Approximately 25
Battery slide-in 5,200 mAh lithium-polymer slide-in 4,480 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 GPS and GLONASS

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. It was first ready-to-fly drone that used GPS. 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.[2]

Phantom 2 Vision

Released in October, 2013,[3] 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.

Phantom 2 Vision+

The Phantom 2 Vision+

The Phantom 2 Vision+, released in July, 2014, adds a three-axis electronic stabilizer which keeps the shot steady regardless of changes in pitch, roll or yaw. It has new remote control system, and has increased controllable range.[4] It received a no-fly zone firmware update, which warns the user when flying in areas where UAVs are not allowed to fly (ex. airports).

Phantom 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 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,[5] adds built in lightbridge downlink, that gives the controller a maximum range of 2000 meters, 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 an HDMI out.

There are three models of the Phantom 3:

Applications

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

Although the commercial use of drones is still in a legal gray area, several segments of industry are open to its usage and already seeing many benefits. Among their many applications, the most well known are drone journalism,[6] hurricane hunting, 3-D mapping of landscape, nature protection,[7] farming, and search and rescue.[8][9][10] Drones are being used in entertainment[11] as well as in business. The Fox Broadcasting Company used Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopters to promote the show 24 during the San Diego Comic-Con International 2014.[12]

Reception

The Phantom series of UAVs has been popular with hobby enthusiasts because of its consumer-friendly appearance and easy-to-fly features.[13][14] Drones have made dramatic appearances at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA for several years.[15][16] On July 23, 2014 Fox Broadcasting Company is reported using several Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopters to promote its show during the San Diego Comic-Con International 2014. A new community of drone enthusiasts called SkyPixel has recently been created as a means to connect and support drone users.[17] Around the world, drones are being the subject of regulations for safety reasons. For example, a number of incidents such as a DJI Phantom that crash-landed at the White House,[18] has prompted authorities in the USA (FAA),[19][20][21] the UK (Civil Aviation Authority)[22] and the The European Aviation Safety Agency[23] to ban them in some strategic locations (ex. airports) or regulate their use and require that commercial operators hold a permit. However, the FAA has granted regulatory exemptions for the operations of the Phantom series UAVs for film production in Hollywood, aerial surveillance, construction site monitoring, crop scouting in agriculture and photography production in real estate.[24][25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official Phantom UAVs specifications.". DJI. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Ben Coxworth (11 April 2013). "DJI announces stabilized HERO mount, and camera-equipped Phantom quadcopter". gizmag. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Alex Fitzpatrick (30 January 2014). "Finally, a Drone You Can Own". Time. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Eric Hansen (5 November 2014). "This Is the Best Drone You Can Buy Right Now". Time. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "DJI Unveils the Phantom 3". dji.com. DJI. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Miles Klee (March 12, 2014). "Watch a Phantom drone in action at the Harlem explosion site". The Daily Dot. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ Matt McFarlan (January 6, 2015). "Why Americans should give drones a chance". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Christina Zdanowicz (22 May 2014). "How to shoot amazing video from drones". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "5 Surprising Drone Uses (Besides Pizza Delivery)". National Geographic. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Alex Renton (23 November 2014). "Christmas gift: attack of the drones". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  12. ↑ Chris Taylor (23 July 2014). "Fox Invades Comic-Con With Drones". Mashable. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "China takes the lead in fast-growing drone market". The Japan Times. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  14. ↑ David Pogue (June 12, 2015). "The Phantom 2 Vision+ Drone: Your Eye in the Sky". Yahoo. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ Jim Fisher (January 9, 2015). "CES 2015: Drones, Drones, Drones". PC Magazine. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ Gregory S. McNeal. "Will Recreational Drone Flying Lead Drone Usage In 2015?". Forbes. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  18. ↑ Jim Acosta (2 February 2015). "Friend: Drone crasher wants to apologize to Obama family". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  19. ↑ "DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems". Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). February 15, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ "China's drone king says the revolution depends on regulators". Reuters. July 30, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  22. ↑ 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.
  23. ↑ "Civil Drones (RPAS)". EASA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  24. ↑ "Authorizations Granted Via Section 333 Exemptions". FAA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  25. ↑ 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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