Fantastic video. I expect sales of these to triple after people see this video! I just bought a camera that was $1300 and it doesn't fly around or create any nicer footage!

Went from a F450 quad to a phantom pro a few months back. Best move ever. You guys are right, the Go App / extreme camera control while flying is what makes this a clear winner over a flying gopro. Keep up the good work guys!

Absolutely AWESOME overview of the Go app and P3P review. Great job as always guys.

Best description ever of the phantom! This is what a lot of people new to multis need to hear ! you can not compare a phantom to any 3DR products because phantoms are nice but very limited,new pilots don't understand opensource and get a 3DR quad mess with settings they know nothing about and wind up with a horrible experience! Great job as always, You guys are the best!!! GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR LOVED ONES!!

The Phantom 3 Advanced is on sale for $799. No other drone can close to what it offers for anywhere near that price. The only main difference between the P3A and P3P is the 4K video which most people don't use anyway since most monitors can't output 4K (except newer ones). the Advanced camera has been updated to 2.7K (2704x1524) which is still higher than most will use. For those of you who don't use or like the fruit company products you can buy a new model Nvidia Shield tablet that works great with the Phantom 3 series and it even has an HDMI out so you don't need the $100 add-on from DJI to output to goggles like the Headplay or any other monitor. It also can output 4K video and runs without overheating like the fruit devices do in the summer and start dropping frames or slow way down. But the best thing about it is the $199 price at Amazon, no problems with the Go app, or 3rd party apps, works okay in sunlight, and it works right out of the box without worrying about changing settings or closing down factory apps. I've used it for a few months now and couldn't be happier and also sometimes use the Headplay goggles on my P3P.. So far not one app crash and have flown quite a distance away with no dropped frames or pixelation.

For aerial photography/videography the Phantom P3 is amazing. I bought mine partly for filming, partly just to enjoy sight-seeing FPV with a HD digital downlink, as it's so much sharper than the analogue FPV I've been flying for five years. I mean I can see detail I just cannot make out with my other fixed wing and multi-rotors. I love flying this just sitting in a folding chair and checking the view (I use a full hood to keep all light off the iPad mini screen). By the way, it's NOT a wifi download link like they say in this review, it's a specialised DJI 2.4ghz Lightbridge unit. Only the P3 Standard uses wifi, which has limited range by comparison. The footage is so good played back on our big TV that my wife was just slack jawed in amazement, like watching a Hollywood movie. Seriously, it's that good. When you stop in mid air, it looks like the camera is bolted to a balcony up high or something, even on windy days. But as they say, it's not a model plane or multi-rotor and is kinda lame to fly by comparison to an FPV glider or racing mini-quad. It's really a full sized aerial camera and a damn good one for the money.

I got the chance to fly one for a friend, right out of the box, and it worked perfect, and gets you pro footage right away. the price was worth it, just for light bridge alone. it was a windy day, but it did not matter. this model 3 does everything the inspire does, that you really need.

This is a great review and covered really well! We love all your content guys, and hope you keep up the great work! We love our Inspire and wondered about picking up a Phantom as well, and it may be in our near future =^)

Well done. Thank you! I may wait to see if there's a 4 out soon but will have one in my photography arsenal for sure this year.

I love the experience of flying my P3 Advanced. I learned on RC planes, had a 3D helicopter and I still really enjoy this thing. I can't get over how smooth it flies, it's awesome. Also you can put the camera in FPV mode which limits the gimbal and gives you more of an FPV experience.

Thanks for this... Killer review I'v been looking for weeks for good in depth information on the phantom 3 pro you guys nailed it...

This video should be MANDATORY for anyone looking for a DJI or any ready-to-fly quadcopter. It's basically a whole other hobby: aerial photography, as opposed to building and flying RC aircraft. Loved the smartphone analogy!

Thank u so much, I have been waiting for u guys to do a review on the phantom 3. I'm actually saving my money to get it

Superb video bang on point. I did exactly as you advised pre this video and bought a small mode 2 quad to learn the flight characteristics so when I switched to the phantom it was a super docile platform to discover aerial photography

Guys, great review. The only thing you left out was mentioning the technology that really sets the Phantom 3 Pro apart from all the others, it's not just the app (which is good). Phantom 3 Pro does not use Wifi, as you stated. The Phantom 3 Advanced and Pro versions have a clear technology advantage using DJI's proprietary Lightbridge communications, which uses the same 2.4Ghz frequency, but it's NOT WIFI. Lightbridge is good for over 2 miles, when other drones using Wifi are lucky to get 1/2 mi. unless you're over water or in the desert with no obstructions or wifi interference. Lightbridge is what it's all about, it gives a HUGE jump in distance capability, and it SETS YOU FREE! All others without Lightbridge get old quick, very quick, and they become worthless very quick since anyone "in the know" wants the superior distance capability of Lightbridge.

Woah man!! I love that flight crash into the intro graphic.

Wow! This is an eye opening experience on DJI. I never knew much info about DJI copters. I sure learned a load in this great video. The operator is very well spoken on this product. I fly 450 and mini 250's for 2 years now so that is saying something about this machine and the photo pro opportunities Thanks.

Great vid as usual. Ref the flying bit Alex, if you download the Nazam software you can plug the quads mother board into your pc and change the flight restrictions. I'm a club and BMFA instructor/examiner and have been flying RC for 30 years and this Phantom is a real handful with no restrictions and great fun to fly.

A very honest and non bias video guys.. I think I'll be sticking to my Knuckle quad, the amount of times I had a hard landing... I just change the wooden booms....

As always - another great, honest review. Your comment about using the Phantom is similar to 'pushing around a camera in the sky' is very true. Well done guys. Enjoy the winter. I don't envy you.

Great video guys. Thanks for such an in depth review.

My JROTC unit got one from the Air Force. Great footage from it. Updates can be a pain in the neck, but it works great.

This is not the review we wanted but this is the review we needed 💯 thank you

Nice video guys! Been thinking about getting one of these for a while now

Awesome video! For the "experience" thing, I have to say that I bought on 2008 an E-Sky Lama V4 expecting it to be easy to fly and designed for noobies, the thing is never achieved a real "flight" with it, only frog-like flights like, launch, move 1 meter randomsly, land. so it was uncontrollable, even indoors! Last week I bought an used DJI P2 with H3-3D and a GoPro Hero4 Black. 5 minutes was the time necessarily to learn to fly it, today I achieved my first 120 meters high flight with FPV, it was the best experience I had with RC Flying, and look, I looooove RC, but it took me 8 years to try it again just because I had a shit experience with the first helicopter and felt like throwing money in trash! So, for me, I really recommend a Phantom for beginners, it will fly easy, and with that, you will learn how control your drone before trying some Pro stuff... I think you don't have to learn how to drive in a 1000HP Dragster, maybe a Prius would do a better work at it, and then, when you fill safe, try some more Handy... Well, that was my 2 cents in this subject, bye guys!

The phantom 3 came with 2 damping rods already installed, but there is room for 4 total. How many do you recommend or should I use?

2 years after made this video, I still have my p3s and actually learnt a couple of things from this video! Of course I'm looking to upgrade but it has to be said the old Phantom 3 isn't that bad overall are they?! Mine's just for aerial photography so it suits me very well - just the standard has absolute crap WiFi range which is the only reason I'm thinking of changing plus it only has a 2.7 k camera not 4K.

I'm thinking of buying a P3P. A big thing for me is auto camera / flying features. Is there any automatic options, like cable cam, drawing your flight-path, automatically circle you etc etc. Can you do that with this drone?

just bought a bixler and want to make it haul A##. what set up do you recomend Mr. Bixler? i want to run 4 cells. already bought 30amp esc.

The repair issue is why I stuck with a phantom 2. I have done tons of upgrades and repairs. The phantom 2 still uses modular components where the phantom 3 is all on one board. Good video by the way.

One of the finest review ever!

I must say with no disrespect to everyone else's review on this , you're the best to date easily explained brilliant review thanks guy's

Very good, comprehensive review, guys! Also, speaking of frame rates...y'all were posting episodes in 1080p60 for a while there. When did you switch back to 30fps? I think I prefer the lower frame rate.

Completely unrelated to the video, but I have a home built 500 size quad, and i would like to know if I could transfer my electronics from my 500 to a 280? (If I change out the flight board)

I've owned the Phantom 3 Professional for 8 months now and love it! The only downside for me has been the firmware updates. I can't seem to get my P3 to work as good as when I first bought it. I keep getting "Signal Loss" errors. Didn't have any in the beginning! Keep up the good work guys!

Amazing!!! The guy that's shooting my music video for me bought one of these for most of the footage we're using and this explained to me what it was he was so excited about lol! Now I know what and why the footage is going to be so good! Just the basic footage he's sent me is amazing stuff! So glad HE knows what he's doing and what to get for all this lol!!! I'll just play guitar and fly my little Millennium Falcon around the house haha!

Well done Flite Test, clear & concise video with understandable technical detail, thank you.

Very informative! thanks for taking the time out of your day(s) for this video :)

Hi guys and a big hello from Australia, Sydney. I have a DJI Phantom 2 vision + at the moment and love it. I am seriously thinking of going up to the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced. Is there much difference between the Advanced and Professional? I have put a few of my videos on You Tube under the tag Adams Flyovers.

Hey guys, I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Ive been thinking about buying a dji inspire for some time now. Could you tell me why you guys use the phantom pro more than the inspire? Thank you and take care

Thanks for the review guys-well presented and concise. Is it possible to FPV the P3 using fatshark goggles? Cheers.

As usual, EXCELLENT video, I feel like I really know something about the New P3P.......with that said, hopefully you are/will be doing a similar quality review of the NEW Yuneec Q500 4K and there app.

DJI 3 SE or DJI 3 PRO? Looking to shoot videos and take pictures. This is my first drone purchase. Which camera is better?

im a photography so im buying the phantom 3 but i just bought a syma x5c to learn and its so fun because know i get the feeling of flying whith ky syma and soon get amazing photography

Is there anywhere I can find more of Chad Kapper's music? Does he have a soundcloud or anything?

Dang, I crashed my Phantom and can't find anywhere to fix it. Any suggestions out there where to get repairs?

What was the name and model of the quadcopter you recommended playing with in your house for $70?

Great work guys!

Fantastic review and really useful for someone like me. Cheers guys.

Awesome guys!! wish the taxes for import here in Brazil wasn't too high... but still have hope to get one of these!

Is the video link wifi between the iPad and the phantom or is it through a mor conventional fpv type link with wifi going from the transmitter to the iPad the second would give better range as wifi is limited to about 30 m to my knowledge. Kendrick

Perfect video and great view points. Agree with everything said!

Hi may I ask how to adjust the maximum distance to 3km or more.. it only allows me up to 500m max..

Bought the 550 kit and put it together piece by piece, it flys a Sony alpha, and has lightbridge with programmable waypoints. I have FPV on another small gimble. I built this in 2013 instead of buying the phantom because of upgrade limits. later I acquired a used phantom from Jimmy (margaritaville) Buffett's crew just to have one. I now have the Yuneec Q 4k, and love it because it's not a DJI and is different in that it doesn't fit the "bad drone" image caused by people making poor choices.

Question: Does the software work just as well on and Android tablet ?

Now that you have had time with both the phantom 3 and the inspire 1, you should do a video comparing the 2. What make one better than the other and when.

Where did you get the large tablet mount? I'm looking for something that is more stable and can hold a larger tablet that what comes with the phantom 3 standard.

loved this video, can't wait to get one of these. Thanks guys :-)

What about the 3DR solo? The big Phantom competitor :P I would like to see it in your show

Have you guys checked out the litchi app for the phantom? In my opinion it is packed with features that outdo the DJI Go app. Focus mode is the best, pick a point and the gymbol will adjust itself to keep it centered. Not to mention how amazingly cool ground-station is!

Hey... can I convert the footage to 50i with the footage from the Phantom 3?

really enjoyed watching,great video

This video was like witnessing poetry. I think y'all hit the nail on the head when it came to people using these tools in the wrong way.

Great job guys!

is there an affordable fpv helmet we can use with a phone for this drone ? thanks

What app did you use to record the screen?

Great stuff, love it!

What's the difference between the Phantom 3 4K on the website for $799 and the 4K professional?

A great video, very informative I have just started flying the Phantom 3 advanced, what an awesome piece of kit. I have just learnt a few new things from your video So wish my software had the menu button, as you demonstrated. Seems Dji have updated and taken away that feature - not a good move Dji

hey guys I have a kinda silly question maybe haha but will a 5.8g 600mw rx receive from a 200mw tx? any answers will help thanks

Good review, Thanks guys!

That's some pretty amazing tech right there.

Nice and very helpful video. Thank you!

About the thing you called "Live stream preview" (Re-playing your footage while still in air): I think you may have got it wrong. I Believe the app has a cache setting turned on by default, so the app is constantly saving a local 720p copy of the live stream every time you record or take photos. So it really uses storage on your phone/tablet, but you can limit how much it is allowed to use and it automatically deletes old stuff when the limit is reached. You can also disable the cache function, but then you won`t be able to watch the "live stream preview". The good thing about the cache function is if you crash your Phantom into a lava lake, or something else that makes your Phantom irretrievable (or destroys the memory card completely), you can still have footage of what happened.

awesome review

It would be interesting to have you compare this against some of the other major contenders in the videographer's quadcopters such as the 3DR Solo and the Blade Chroma. Have you flown either of these quads to see how they compare?

hi im very confesed about getting into fpv flying I was wondering if you could give me a list of what i need for a decent fpv plane under $300 ncluding the aircraft body speed controllers camera fpv system controler... thanks

Hey, great video. New subscriber here and I was wondering what the best FPV drone is that would give the feeling of flight as you said. I'm a new drone hobbyist and would love to get a quality fpv quad.

thanks a lot for this video, helped me a lot in my choice of drone you rock 😉

Love Mine ! Can't beat the Footage you get .

What kind of lens are you using on it again?

Good video can you guys make ur mighty minis speed build with rtf kit?

Hi guys. We were watching your video today on Phantom 3 Pro Review. The video you showed where you got your Christmas tree caught our attention. We recognized Pine Tree Barn right away. We live in Florida now, but we are from Wooster and know that place well. Where are you guys located in Ohio? Thanks for the info about Phantom 3, but, mostly, thanks for the trip down memory lane. Haha. :-) Bob and Sue

Can you compare it to Blade Helis Chroma 4K?

can you review the solo for contrast?

hey flitetest, im a new subscriber. I am considering getting this as birthday gift, and was wondering if its still relevant... Is it still worth it to buy this model? i know both the 4 and mavic is out now. Should i just wait until this or the newer models drop in price? Im thinking about some other stuff instead, but if i do get a drone this one was about as much as my wallet (and my moms too) could handle currently. i found one from b & h for 799. if not, ill get something else and wait till next year. thanks!

Any tips on 3D printed mini quads or fpv quads because I want to get into fpv I have the equipment to make one and a GoPro for the fpv but I want to 3D print my own and assemble it all just don't know how

I remember seeing them testing it at Baylands park in May XD

You guys should dig into a pixhawk and 3dr solo. Awesome equipment and machine, would like to know what you guys think about them

New viewer. Awesome video. Im looking at a phantom 3 pro to use for fishing to drop baits out further than i can cast. Have you ever done any experiments with that sort of thing.

how does one get the cross lines on their mini iPad?

Can someone tell me what I need to buy now in order to have a monitor now? I am not real savvy in the iphone

Just bought one. Phantom 3 Pro!!Pro has 4K - Awesome Video. Dont forget the ND filter - A MUST!!!

how do you make it show how many mph its flying

great review - lots of detail that I've not heard anywhere else. just need to be aware , lots of Firmware updates to Quad / Tx and even Battery needs to be mentioned - As well as 3 calibrations (IMU, GIMBAL, QUAD) So, maybe easy to fly out the box, but really you need a bit more info to get it bang on.

could you guys do a "tips and tricks" to switch from stabilised quadcopter flying to acro/rate flying, I'm having an incredibly hard time switching over and i'm sure many others are too :D

Love my P3 Pro! One correction: Only the buttons on the back of the transmitter (C1, C2) are customizable, and then only with certain functions. For me, having one swap between FPV and map, and the other flipping the camera straight forward / straight down works really well.

You should do a review of the Traxxas Aton

Great vid on the Phantom, however some things you guys forgot to mention. 1st thing there is a newer version of the phantom 3 series that has a 5.8 downlink instead of the HD and they are introducing that at a lower price.The Phantom3 4k is 799.00 which is a phenomenal price. The P3 standard is now 499.00 which I'd say is a hell of a intro quad.

Can you tell me how you captured the iPad screen for your video?