Phantom (UAV)

Phantom
大疆精灵系列

A Phantom 4 Professional drone
Also known as DJI Phantom
Developer DJI
Manufacturer DJI
Type Unmanned aerial vehicle
Generation 4
Release date January 2013 (2013-01)
Input DJI GO and DJI Go 4 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 due to the company's dominance in the consumer drone market in the United States and Europe.[1]

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

Current Phantom Drones

Phantom 4 Pro

The Phantom 4 Pro

DJI Phantom 4 Pro, released in November 2016, has a three-axis stabilized camera with a 1-inch 20 MP CMOS sensor. It upgrades its obstacle avoidance with five directional sensors. The Phantom 4 Pro offers two remote controllers, one with a dedicated screen (Phantom 4 Pro+) and one without. It integrates an upgraded Lightbridge HD video transmission system that adds 5.8 GHz transmission support and a maximum downlink video transmission range of 7 km.[2]

Phantom 4 Advanced

Announced on April 13, 2017, the Phantom 4 Advanced uses the same camera sensor as the Phantom 4 Pro.[3] Designed to replace the original Phantom 4, the Phantom 4 Advanced loses the 5.8Ghz frequency band, the rear vision sensors and two infrared sensors in the FlightAutonomy system in comparison to the Phantom 4 Pro model. Its expected ship date is April 30, 2017.[4]

New pricing on the Phantom 4 Advanced has it in more in line with the original Phantom 4.[5]

Phantom Drones (Legacy)

Phantom 1

The Phantom 1, originally known as Phantom, was released in January 2013. It was commonly equipped with a GoPro camera for amateur filmmaking or photography. Its battery life was around 15 minutes with a GoPro.

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.[6]

Vision

Released in October 2013,[7] it features a 4 GB 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, added a three-axis stabilizer. It has a new control system and increased range.[8] 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 2.4 GHz 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,[9] 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 an HDMI out.

There are four models of the Phantom 3:

Professional

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

Advanced

Records in 2.7K and includes a 57 W 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. It remains the only Phantom 3 manufactured by DJI.

4K

The 4K was released in early 2016. It's almost the same as the Standard but has a 4K camera, vision positioning system, and a more advanced controller.

Phantom 4

The Phantom 4, released in March 2016,[10] improves 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 safety sensors, a camera gimbal, gyroscope, and more. It is slightly bigger and heavier than the Phantom 3 due to a 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 maximum video transmission range on the Phantom 4 is 5 km.[11]

On April 13, DJI announced the end of the Phantom 4's lifespan span for April 30, 2017.[12]

Applications

Although commercial use is still a legal gray area, several segments of industry are open to its usage including drone journalism,[13] hurricane hunting, 3-D landscape mapping, nature protection,[14] farming, search and rescue, aircraft inspection, tornado chasing, and lava lake exploration.[15][16][17][18][19] Drones are also in entertainment[20] and business. The Fox Broadcasting Company used Phantom 2 Vision+'s to promote 24 during San Diego Comic-Con International 2014.[21]

Technical specs

The DJI phantom drones have mostly similar technical properties. These are the specs for the vision+ model:

Reception

The Phantoms has been popular with hobbyists because of its consumer-friendly appearance and ease of use.[25][26] Drones have made dramatic appearances at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for several years.[27][28]

A drone enthusiast community called SkyPixel has been created to help drone users.[29] Worldwide, drones are the subject of regulations for safety. For example, a number of incidents - such as a Phantom crash landing at the White House,[30] has prompted authorities in the USA (FAA),[31][32][33] the UK (Civil Aviation Authority)[34] and Europe (EASA)[35] to ban them in some locations (ex. airports) or regulate their use and require permits for commercial operators[36] However, the FAA has granted exemptions for production in Hollywood, aerial surveillance, construction site monitoring, crop scouting in agriculture and photography in real estate.[37][38]

As of March 2017, DJI controlled over 50% of the consumer drone market according to NPD numbers.

FAA has estimated 'hobbyist' drones reaching between 2.75M and 4.5M units by 2021. [39][40]

See also

References

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  3. ↑ "DJI Phantom 4 Advanced – Specs, FAQ, Tutorials and Downloads". DJI Official. Retrieved 2017-04-13.
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  17. ↑ "5 Surprising Drone Uses (Besides Pizza Delivery)". National Geographic. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  18. ↑ 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.
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  20. ↑ Alex Renton (23 November 2014). "Christmas gift: attack of the drones". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  21. ↑ Chris Taylor (23 July 2014). "Fox Invades Comic-Con With Drones". Mashable. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  22. ↑ http://www.dji.com/phantom-2-vision-plus/info
  23. ↑ http://wiki.dji.com/en/index.php/Phantom_2
  24. ↑ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1000322-REG/dji_cp_pt_000008_replacement_920_kv_motor.html
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  29. ↑ Gregory S. McNeal. "Will Recreational Drone Flying Lead Drone Usage In 2015?". Forbes. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  30. ↑ Jim Acosta (2 February 2015). "Friend: Drone crasher wants to apologize to Obama family". CNN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  31. ↑ "DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems". Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). February 15, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  32. ↑ 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.
  33. ↑ "China's drone king says the revolution depends on regulators". Reuters. July 30, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  34. ↑ 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.
  35. ↑ "Civil Drones (RPAS)". EASA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  36. ↑ "CAA Approved Drone Licensing". Heliguy.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  37. ↑ "Authorizations Granted Via Section 333 Exemptions". FAA. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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  39. ↑ "Consumer Drones By the Numbers in 2017 and Beyond". News Ledge. 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  40. ↑ "Fact Sheet – FAA Forecast–Fiscals Years 2016-37". www.faa.gov. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
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