DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review - Is It The Perfect Drone? 

More voltage does not mean more flight time. It means more power. Flight time is related to how many watt hours the battery is.

I just ordered a Phantom 3 Pro. I've been running a P2 with a GoPro for a couple of years so I'm definitely ready for the improvements in FPV, flight, and camera control I'll get with the new ship.

Nice review. How sturdy is this drone? Is it well-built that it can withstand minor crashes? What happens if it crashes in water? Thanks.

I believe some phantom 3's do come with intelligent obstacle avoidance systems and that's called an observant and careful pilot. Some don't come with this feature.

Excellent video, packed with informative technical content. Thanks for posting :)

I've flown this thing before. It was truly indescribably wonderful! A great friend knew of somebody who owned one of these. She talked to him, and It was scheduled for a Tuesday, but two days before, the procedure occured. Ya see, the weather was GREAT, but hot that day, and I'd just gotten back from Church, and got on my ventilator, and was about to lie down to sleep, but then I got a call, and within an hour, I was on my way to the drone flight operation site. I took the drone through two flights, using two batteries up, and IT WAS EPIC!!

A cheap but good quality 7-8" Android tablet would be the perfect monitor for the Phantom. You don't have to use your phone (and miss your calls/text msgs) or your larger tablet (which would make the controller bigger, heavier and more cumbersome to use.) Think of it as a dedicated monitor for your drone (hence you don't want to pay too much for it.) Something like the 7" Samsung Tab 4, which now can be easily found on sale for about $120. Yes, it's only 720p, but that's exactly the resolution you're getting from the Phantom's live feed.

VERY professional review, and just video in general. I am thinking about buying either a DJI Phantom 3 Standard or the Professional edition, and this video really helps in making that choice (I am now strongly leaning towards the Professional for that RANGE and Sweet 4K). I subscribed just because of this video. Strong like. Really great job!

Great review! I picked up my Phantom 3 Professional last Friday and I couldn't be happier.

At 18:52 you state the range as 2km? On the DJI website/specs, they show 3 miles... is that bologna? Thanks, your review is GREAT.. also, how much attention do you pay to balancing the props and what's your preferred method? A++ I've subscribed!

Thanks for the great review. The Phantom 3 Professional has proved to be an incredible filmmaking tool. Even with the release of the Phantom 4 the Phantom 3 is still useful and now even more affordable.

Easily the best Phantom 3 reviews I have seen. The depth of the information provided in this video is something I haven't experienced so far. Sure, you are speaking fast to shorten the length of the video but I never had a problem understanding what you're saying and never needed to rewind. Just one question that I'm trying to find an answer to; what is the battery life of the controller itself before it needs to be recharged?

Excellent review. I purchased one a few days ago and i'm loving it.

You can buy the hdmi port accessory from DJI to add a HDMI output to the Phantom 3 controller. It's an easy upgrade and it's about $100.

My father got one for the family, it's been great. We've flown at any opportunity given, and have no complaints. The only downside is signal and battery life, but a signal amplifier and spare batteries fixed this.

You are very right to the point and with your fast talking speed, the largest data was given in a shortest time. Thanks for not wasting my time also your great presentation in introducing the product. Keep up the good work and make more of such valuable presentations.

Pretty honest and accurate review, not skewed in any way. However, you left one thing out. The RTF out of the box may have been the case for you, but my drone sat on the table for two weeks. Wouldn't power up, wouldn't turn a prop. Its hard for me to believe DJI would send something out without the software it needs to fly, but they do, and on a fairly regular basis. And their customer service sucks. If it wasn't for youtube I would still be up a creek. I was able to download the update for my p3, and with much difficulty get it to work, but it wasn't DJI's doing, as a matter of fact after it was all said and done and I was flying, I got an email from dji stating my issue ticket was now being closed. I never had any correspondence with dji. I am flying the p3 until it's props fall off, then I am going to the Storm Antigravity and using the dji for an ash tray.

At 15:40 or so, you can use "Course Lock" to set the orientation of the P3 to any direction and the control sticks will still work normally, no matter what direction the camera points, to the side, rear, whatever.

I came into some "extra" money about a year and a half ago so I splurged and bought a Phantom 3 Pro. Mind you, I'd never flown a drone before but I was very interested. The photography capabilities and ease of operation convinced me that this was the machine I needed as a newby. I still haven't flown it but I am working my way up flying inexpensive models to develop the basic skilss it takes to not fly the thing off to Never Never Land. This video is very informative and helps to prepare me for my maiden voyage.

Great comprehensive review Waj! I'm a former Air Traffic Controller and I don't ever recall speaking to aircraft that quickly and concisely as you did in this Vid. Great Job!

This drone is amazing. I actually just posted my first music video days ago and the picture quality is terrific. Really classes up the video.

You are packed full of information and at a fast pace. Definitely know your stuff. I had to pause a lot to absorb all of what you were saying but it all make sense. Great video and thank you for sharing.

I bought the Advanced. I have watched many of your videos , PLEASE lets call them QuadCopters it sounds less offensive. ( it blows my mind, the rapid regulations being put on such Video platforms. most people paying this money want to do something good, like making vacation documentaries or there friends wedding. etc ) First off your video reviews have helped me so much. Like you, I have done a ton of video projects. I know for a 20 min video takes days and hours of time. never mind GB of hard drive space. thanks so much for you Advanced Honest Input. 10 out of 10 THANKS A MILLION!

Thanks for the video. How does this drone work in windy conditions ( 10-20 MPH winds ) ? If the drone is around 1 mile far and the weather turns bad ( clouds with small rain ) will it RTH if GPS is hard to acquire ? Can we make a ground path and the gps will follow it and return to it initial point ( way points ) ?

Thanks for the review mate...but...not liking the digital lag from the camera while panning...maybe I should buy the pantom 2 and use my go pro?

Nice job! I have a Phantom 1 and still waiting on delivery of the new Phantom 3. I heard the new Phantom 3 has slightly angled props to help stabilize decent. Have you heard anything about the prop/motor ordination?

I'm about to buy this unit myself. This vid was very helpful. This will be my first "real" drone. I have however heard that customer service is less than .......good. Any input on that? Thanks so much.

Thanks for your time in making these videos. Next video please consider covering the use of the Vision Positing System for use outdoors particularly over water. I'm also interested in the pros and cons OF IOC. I am mainly interested in videography and aerial photography

When you mention the vision positioning system and talk about optical flow you are pointing out the lights on the quad and not the sensors. The sensors are located behind the camera and have 2 silver mesh circles and a small black camera.

Very good video. I've been using the Phantom 3 Pro for sometime now. Only now am I thinking of moving up to a real upgrade - possibly the Inspire Pro, though tests on the Phantom 4 Pro seems good enough with its larger sensor and better lens?

Great review really helpful I have just purchased my first drone the Phantom 3 Professional love it

sorry if this has been asked before but just wondering if you've tested the "standard" or "advanced" editions and what you sacrifice with the money you save. thanks in advance!

This has been the best review so far of the 3. You mentioned a number of things that put it in it's proper perspective of both it's pros and cons. Thank you! I think I'll learn on this platform, and eventually get the Inspire.

Great video I enjoy it so much! even though I come from South Europe I understand you very very good, I love the details you are giving to us about the product the good and the bads,,,this is how the videos should be about showing products in 2015! A big Mediterranean bravo!

Looking at purchasing a Drone & your video was amazing in all the content it presented. It really helped clarify the pros & Cons of this particular drone

Great review. Question: You complain that the P3P only does 60fps while the GoPro does up to 240. But your video review shows a quick image of the P3P with a GoPro affixed to it. Have you tried it? Obviously it would be "flying blind" for the GoPro but for certain images it would still be great. What was the result? Can any other small cameras be attached? Can the software be upgraded or camera to either actually perform or simulate 120/240fps for slo-mo purposes -- like for sports? Any takers ... or experimenters???

Some great footage possible with this drone. With mine I even made a short promo for a Nature reserve. Knocked it together on the Gopro bundled software and now the footage is on a continuous loop in their visitor centre. :)

In this video you mentioned you can click on a link to see the 4K video…I never saw a link to click on.

I have a question, I really want one of these drones for Christmas but my only concern is I have an iPhone 7 Plus so If I record videos and take pictures will it look as good as the drone footage in this video? someone plz respond

Only reason I was thinking of going for Solo was orbit and other auto flight modes. Now DJI is introducing those features with P3 Standard and coming to P3 other models soon. What's your opinion?(if we disregard the customer service comparison). I want to trust 3DR but feel like DJI might be better on GPS hold etc than 3DR?

Great review! I've been looking at this drone a lot. My biggest concern is that every review I read says DJI's customer service is... well, non-existent. Have you had any experience with them? From what I understand the camera cable breaks pretty easily and you have to send your entire drone in for 6 weeks + to repair it and pay for an entire new camera! What are your thoughts? Thank you!

You did a great job with this. Hope you update this for the DJI Phantom 4... Would like to see if they improved.

See this is what I like, a review by someone with an unbiased point of view. I tell developers this all the time, "Don't review your own products!" Apple is known for this. They have fan clubs of people who are madly in love with their products and try to compare their products with Microsoft, 99% of their reviews are going to tell you to "Go Apple!". Pharmaceutical companies do the same thing. How can you trust that a new pill is safe for humans when the very people reviewing it are a part of that corporation? It doesn't make sense. You NEED a third party. So watching a review like yours was refreshing. Thanks man.

what happens if during your flight someone calls?

Great Video, Excellent review, I have one and just discovering the capabilities :) !!! one thing not covered that i am wondering about? is there set waypoint control, auto pilot etc?

I thought I saw a BC scenery - after White Rock pier I know you are from Metro Vancouver ;-) great video! Thanks!

How does this compare to the Professional 4 they sell or do you know?

Very nice review. I got a question though. What tablet would u suggest me to buy in order to have no lag or any bad points that many P3 users refer? I got a P3 but i need that information cause i got no device yet on it. Thanks in advance

I watched this review, plus others, and it really helped me make the decision that the Pro 3 was what I wanted. I've never flown anything and the first day I had no problems flying it in the "Beginner" mode for 2 flights and the following day I flew it to 400 feet and about 1000 feet away without any problems. I'm very impressed with the video quality and look forward to getting some great video and stills in the future. Thanks again :-)

Greetings, my wife got me a gently used Phantom 3 Professional for Christmas. This is also my first drone. Can you tell me what the biggest differences between the Phantom 3 series compared to the Phantom 4? I haven't had the opportunity to fly it yet, nor cooperative weather. I'm still inquiring about local and federal laws pertaining to drones. Thank you Kindest regards from your newest SUB! ZERO

I thought I recognized the area you were flying around in especially when I saw the White Rock footage. Nice to see a great review from a local boy. I'm picking one these up for my big Motorcycle trip in July. Have you heard when their adding the way finding feature? DGI stated it was coming in a future firmware update to both the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1.

Great, useful video. I don't know much about 4K. To be able to view, edit, etc., what equipment do I need. I suspect preparing for that will be more expensive than buying the Phantom 3 Pro itself. I am debating about the advanced version vs the professional and am tempted to get the Pro just to "future proof" myself. Any guidance on that would be really helpful. Thanks!

I am looking to purchase a drone for amateur photography and video. If you had to recommend one under $2000 that is user friendly which one would it be? I don't need professional grade equipment but I would like people to think it's professional.

Wow, you did answer several of my questions. ThanksI do have another question: if you follow a curvy trail in a forest, and you use the "come back" feature, will it follow the path path back, or try to make a straight line (maybe into the trees, bushes, rocks, etc)? Thanks

Can you plug FPV googles into this new Phantom 3? I would like the FatShark or SkyZone be able to plug directly into the Phantom 3.

It is possible to stop motor at mid when accidently push and hold down the left stick ??. Excellent video

I have to say, When I saw your channel I expected a poor review from a guy who dont really know drones/UAV. I was wrong you are bang on in this review and very good information in such a short video. Well done to pack in so much info in a small video. Thumbs up and subbed

Excellent review - thank you. Just bought one of these units as it was on sale for $799 US. Currently have the 3 Standard and will continue to use that for the more risky assignments.

Hello! This is a really nice review. I just have one question, this is a 20mm camera, it's great in closer shots? Like you shot in the begin of this vídeo. Thanks.

Looking at the Chroma and Phantom 3 whats your take between the 2 and would you get the advanced or Pro? Not sure its with the extra $250

AWSOME vid I just got one and it's amazing but the onely annoying thing is that when I first turned it on it told me u had to update it which took ages :/ but other than that all round it's great and how do u turn of gps for flying indoors because some time it still connects and it goes crazy . Thx

Does the camera come with the purchase of the phantom 3 professional?

I have noticed quite a huge latency on the phone. Makes this the DJI basically useless for FPV?

I Want to use this only for still photography. so is a good choice? and how is the still quality..can you share some sample images.

If you engage the return home button, can this command be overridden a few seconds after it has been initialized to actually com back on manual mode ?

Excellent review. From the standpoint of a person who has used DJI products from the Phantom 1 through the 2+ vision, it is good to see an honest appraisal of this new product. Still wary of the Inspire (too many moving parts), but may have to shelve the Ph1 for the 3. Hate the fact the camera is dedicated, but will save time in editing I suppose from the GoPro and Adobe software I currently employ.

Hi Doug, I'm a Home Inspector that is thinking of purchasing a drone to take photos of roofs and chimneys on homes that are either very high have steep pitches or are constructed of materials that can not be walked on like slate and tile roofing materials. Do you think the camera has the ability to see a cracked roofing shingle or a hole in the chimney flashing and take a picture of it to show our clients? Thanks Willy PS i have no x box or gaming experience.

Do you think that P4 is better for beginners filmmakers ? . Any solution for surpassing 500 m max default altitude ?.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Greatly appreciated! Very informative!

Really thorough review - best I've seen. Pacey and relevant! great stuff.

Question: Phantom 3 or 4 with a GoPro Black or a different lens.....shooting for commercial purposes........or a Solo 3DR with GoPro Black..............need a good flying machine...newbie......and a good camera for solid filming

Trouble with my iPad. I want to concentrate on video and don't want to think about aircraft orientation. I think I would like to fly in IOC mode and would like your input. You do talk a little fast but that's ok I can always replay if need be. Thanks again I know how much work is involved in making videos

I just ordered this and cannot wait!!! Awesome video

Nice review, learnt a lot of the minor details that are so important in choosing the right model.

Hello @ 4:40 you say that the charger is not the same for the Advance VS Pro model ,,,I noticed that so far you might be the only one that says so ??? Illuminate me please Thank You...... keep on the good work

thank you for this awesome video , i would love to see this phantom vs other drone like typhoon ?! i`m about to buy one just not sure which one i should chose between phantom or something else !!

Great review!! I've been going thought lots of video reviews of the Phantom 3 prior to purchasing and you managed to cover all the questions I (amateur) could have and also covered topics that I'm sure more seasoned Drone users could have! And thanks for some great shots of the Lower Mainland!!

the only video anyone needs to look at to get consumer information specific to the phantom 3 professional

Any way to upload uncompressed footage to a dropbox? I am considering this item, but really need to see the footage uncompressed

Absolutely Amazing! This guy is some kind of fast talking genius. Dean W. Larson, M.D.

this was very helpful, ty. would you choose this one if you had 1000 dolars?

with the camera settins with the white balance etc.. does it show your changes on the phone or will you have to check the sim card after the flight?

At around 8:00, you mention that you can take a picture while recording. My p3p pauses the video when I shoot a still.

Nice video ! do you know if a samsung galaxy tab s 10.5 will fit? And what happends when you take the landing gear away, then you get better video view allround?

Great video and you featured one of my favourite places in Canada - White Rock. Keep up the good work.

Good review! Thanks a lot! I really like the way you speak fast and essential things only. You manage to pack loads of information in this video 😄 Could you possibly do a similar video about Yuneec Typhoon 500Q 4k? I would be super happy about that. Thanks again for a great review! Keep it up!

Thank for the great review! Thank you for taking the time to make this....

Hi, how can I see on the DJI GO App, how many hours of fly I have made with my Phantom 3 professional? Thank you

How much flight time are you getting on the phantom 3?

Best bang for the buck: X4 pro /Xiro / Aton or Phantom ?

Thanks. Great review. Just long enough. Good tech and video feedback. Video quality of your review (not the drone) is excellent. Well shot, pan ins and focus pulls, feels like a properly shot commercial nearly. Keep up that good work. Definitely subscribing. Keep up the good work. Will bookmark your amazon link!

Can this drone track a moving target (e.g. person walking, running, dogs...etc.)?

Wonderful video. I like your style you stay on focus

I've been reading that you can view what the camera sees during flight. You said you couldn't.

Love your channel! you're a super likeable person for some reason lol! Very in depth review, I'm getting myself one in a few days! :D

One key issue that's a downer on the Phantom 3 Pro you didn't mention is that it doesn't record Audio!! The Phantom 2 with a gopro beats the Phantom 3 with this issue hands down. Recording large railway loco's going over huge viaducts. I want to hear the trains aswell as just see them

My friend is giving me a phantom 3 pro 4 k. Looks easy to fly great video thanks

does this work with an iphone? and is this just about as good as the inspire 1?

Yaw and tilt seems really jerky compared to the Yuneec 500?

Every P3 Pro video I've seen so far shows a gimbal tilt rate that is so fast that whenever the pilot tilts, it completely disrupts the otherwise extreme smoothness of the video. Is this adjustable?