Watch This Before You Buy the DJI Phantom 4 Pro

Watch This Before You Buy the DJI Phantom 4 Pro | Comparison Review

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What is the difference between the DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ (goo.gl/7uB9Mi) and the DJI Phantom 4 Pro (goo.gl/WAo4zH)? Are the machines any different? And what pros and cons does the new monitor (GL300E) have, compared to a smartphone or tablet? And what about the remote controllers? Please note: I was NOT comparing the older DJI Phantom 4 (goo.gl/ViGe8y) in this video. Don't get confused. ;)
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@justinwaldman3716 7 жыл бұрын

As usual, Tom, another lively informative review which answers a lot of questions I have. Thanks.

@DaveCINO 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this up tom! been waiting for you video on the P4P as you do the best drone videos!

@zeyanchaabane5732 7 жыл бұрын

Thx for the awesome vid, this is exactly what I've been waiting for

@billteter142 7 жыл бұрын

I bought my P4P + with the bright built-in display for all of the advantages Tom described. After using it for a couple of months I regret getting the built-in display because of the buggy software and DJI's lack of support. The GO app becomes unresponsive and crashs when in certain intelligent flight modes and is 3 versions behind the IOS Go app. The same thing applies to the P4 Advanced with built-in display. Until DJI is willing to support it, I recommend staying with controller with external display.

@droneshotsantoine1805 5 жыл бұрын

the + stands for a display ..

@6figs 7 жыл бұрын

Great review!!

@MichaelBrown1776 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your in-depth reviews. You really do an outstanding job. I was hoping to see your review of the new Phantom 4 Pro camera, a significant improvement. I'm sure that's coming.

@88DiegoCaro 6 жыл бұрын

Excelent Bro! Awesome review

@907nvl 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Tom👍

@jimwilliams5887 7 жыл бұрын

Great review Tom. Thank you for being so honest. It's a rare trait these days.

@alansavage9656 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Tom!!

@TheSeanred 7 жыл бұрын

Love your work. Had a laugh yesterday watched one of you old videos. You had on suspenders, clumsy amateur. Well done on the improvement.

@Bonzo715 7 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison! :)

7 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Many thanks for sharing. 👍 ✌

@JoeWadey 7 жыл бұрын

next dji = phantom 4 pro plus devide multiply minus

@GemeenteDrimmelen 7 жыл бұрын

You bring nice video and lessons. Great. Is the mavic pro for sale in shops in the usa? Greetings from Holland

@janekailey2173 7 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind three things about the PRO+: 1- The built-in display never needs charging. If i used my iphone 7+ in bright sunlight, it would soon need recharging, preventing use of my drone AND my phone (which would be difficult to access WHILE flying as well). 2- the built-in display brightness is ADJUSTABLE. Out of the box, it's way bright enough in daylight and i discovered it was set to only 75%! 3- The Pro+ DJI GO 4 app simply does NOT WORK (crashes) out of the box, making the drone totally unusable. There is a workaround (restore/reset factory settings), but you'll not get that from DJI tech support who will tell you to return it to them for a three-week turnaround to possibly get a refurbished unit in return OR return to the seller in exchange for yet another one WITH the SAME issue (as many do, apparently). How does this Hong Kong-based DJI release a product to the U.S. KNOWING about this problem???

@janekailey2173 7 жыл бұрын

Daytona 6263: DJI credit card charges come from HK.

@janekailey2173 7 жыл бұрын

Daytona 6263: But that's all very good to know...information not revealed elsewhere. Thx.

@gerryortiz7276 7 жыл бұрын

spot on my friend exactly the issues I was dealing with

@RJCProductionFilms 7 жыл бұрын

Jane Kailey just buy it off of Amazon. They will send you a replacement for free

@keithd5181 6 жыл бұрын

From

@marianogarcia4156 7 жыл бұрын

Tom if you have to buy one ,which one do you buy?

@ethanlongface 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tom you helped me choose what drone to buy and I am quite happy with my choice! THANK YOU!

@marianogarcia4156 7 жыл бұрын

Hi ,what did you buy?

@ethanlongface 7 жыл бұрын

I ended up getting a Dji Phantom 4

@AV8R_1 7 жыл бұрын

Tom, What do you use on the ipad for editing your drone footage? I have been perfectly content to use imovie, but I'm sure there are better apps out there for this. sometimes you need to edit more than just stitching clips together and adding sound.

@danielsaredi 7 жыл бұрын

I've ordered my P4P as '+' version (with inbuilt bright screen),... then suddently I thought that I should use the regular P4P remote in combination with the iPad 4 mini... So I've ordered the P4P regular (not '+') from DJI, for having a controller on top of the '+' remote. Unfortunately the P4P (regular) remote is sold and will ship with a pretty cheap 'plastic' tablet/smartphone holder (not aluminum as with P4 or Inspire), this would cause additional cost. I know by now that I will use the P4P+ remote much more due to the faster setup, longer battery time advantage due to the remote battery feeding the attached and bright display. Also the module with HDMI and Micro SD Card slot is an advantage, everything else is based on software updates (flight simulator, etc.). Just my personal thoughts of course. :)

@TheJWC56RSA 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. Now you need to do a full review of the Inspire 2 with X5S camera... using the SSD and 5.2K video capability....

@DavidZupec 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, do you still here that noise on the P4P+ remote controller? I'm curious if the upgrades fixed this.

@jaimeom1704 7 жыл бұрын

Try using the flight simulator of the DjGo app with the included screen in the Phantom 4 Pro +. After, you'll say if it's worth it.

@williamblowers7227 7 жыл бұрын

Great job I am getting a shade for my I pad air .

@michaeldkmv 7 жыл бұрын

Inability to install third party apps kills it for me. Thx for covering that aspect, Tom.

@TriveniStudio 6 жыл бұрын

how to buy phantom 4 pro HDMI output Module

@SkyFireDrone2022 7 жыл бұрын

8:52 Autopilot only works on iOS anyway. I am surprised that DJI went with Android when they sell Phantom 4 in Apple stores. Too bad about not being able to run third-party apps. That's a dealbreaker for me. If / when I get a P4 Pro, it will be without the +. Thanks, Tom, you saved me $400!

@j3fron 6 жыл бұрын

CyberJay1226 iphones or apple screen are to darn expensive and of course android development are more easier, more open and rarely have problem or bug, unlike ios versions that have so many bugs and problem why americans whining that all phone / device user should use apple products? Only americans will say that Bwahahahaha

@2jazzyjeffer 6 жыл бұрын

On the DJI Home site, the P4P comes with a built-in screen. Maybe it was a recent change?

@mattm.3685 7 жыл бұрын

you should make a video on how to make maps and 3D models of places using a drone

@techniquesoff6549 5 жыл бұрын

Good video bro

@nolanburton7985 7 жыл бұрын

It seems that you might need a longer lighting cable to attach a larger iPad to the controller on a Mavic Pro. Where can you get one?

@olecramcernas3527 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, could you help me to configure the command of my drone "Phantom 4 pro plus" to install some extra applications?

@jeremystone2016 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom - I recently purchased a P4Pro+ and I don't hear any noise coming from the controller at all. I thought maybe it's temperature controlled, but nothing changed after being on for over an hour and the controller was warmer than any other controller I've used. Any thoughts?Jeremy

@WatchJoelTV 3 ай бұрын

Tom. I shot some test footage with my P4P and watching the playback on the remote, there is no audio. I was holding the P4P on a friend who was talking (not flying the P4P)...and volume was on Max...and no audio. Shouldn't I be able to hear the audio right then and there hitting the play button?

@ht6501 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review again Tom. I was considering purchasing one then I saw the price, OMG. You can buy a 4k TV for the same price. I don't think Mrs T would let me have one just yet. Plus I want an OLED TV first. Maybe next year when the price drops. Any news on the Phantom 5 yet? Keep up the good work. 👍

@farmermacs8008 6 жыл бұрын

Good comparison of the drones. I just bought the plus version mainly because of the crystal clear screen. And as a new drone pilot I don’t have the needs for any 3-party apps.

@bramknobbe9297 7 жыл бұрын

how can you level in the dji go app?

@Quailhatcher45 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a comparison of the phantom 4 pro+ monitor vs the crystal sky monitors?

@SublimeOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with the 4 pro+ monitor crashing as it is android based?

@throwthejavelin368 7 жыл бұрын

A Question: if you want to do mapping and 3D modeling what is the best option? Is this possible with the DJI Phantom 4 PRO + ?

@highflyer-skyfpv6531 7 жыл бұрын

Have you any info other than the DJI website on the crystalsky ? I'm presuming that you would use it in the same way as you would any device in RC's holder ? To me its a better option as I can migrate it to the P5 when it comes out :)

@3D-vid 7 жыл бұрын

I am about to buy myself a drone but I find it hard to choose between the Phantom 3 4k and the Typhoon q500 4k. Could you make a video about them?

@richardnowak8848 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, Nice instructional presentation. Thank you. I'm thinking maybe the reason you can't edit comfortably with the Pro+, minus the headphone jack and too much motor noise is because the SD Card is meant to be removed and placed in a persons laptop for best editing environmental. Video you are shooting to be edited most likely should be directed to copy to the SD Card. Giving you more access to a library of software tools and other recorded matter. What do you think?

@LukeMaximoBell1 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with the P4P+? I've been having quite a few. When mine loses video signal it doesn't regain signal until I restart the drone. So I have to fly it all the way back with no video signal. And sometimes the signal is quite intermittent. It will lag every 1 second. Basically every second it will freeze for about 0.2s. I'm wondering if this is just a firmware update fix or something wrong with my drone. Also the tablet seems to have quite a slow processor.

@highflyer-skyfpv6531 7 жыл бұрын

Thats a bit of a worry if we ever accidently flew out of line of sight, not that we ever would

@thegman7523 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't had any issues like that except the touch screen doesn't always want to work. It took me awhile to get used to changing aperture. It really doesn't seem that loud either. I do light the brightness on the screen! I was amazed how bright it was

@joelcruzlaserna8118 7 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to disable the P4P+ monitor and use another display say an iPad and if possible how to do it?

@MollydogRadar 7 жыл бұрын

I have a problem with my new Phantom Pro Plus. The Gimbe is pointing the camera to the left, even after doing several Auto Gimble Calibrations. Look close at the 2 Phantom the guy has on the table. notice how the cameras are pointed straight. Mine points to the left, weather the craft is on, or off. So I go to DJI's webb sight to send it in for repair. The return info says my zip code does not match my address. It's been the same address and zip code since we built the house, 11 years ago. We have no trouble getting our mail from the post office, FedEx, or UPS. This is getting frustrating. I cant even send a defective product back. My Phantom is 7 days old.

@andrewbaerm.d.3984 4 жыл бұрын

September, 2019. I am looking for a drone for high quality video. I was thinking of the P4P + with monitor... Mechanical shutter. I2 too pricey. What should I do?

@ozan3065 7 жыл бұрын

is phantom 4 pro remote controller compatible with phantom 4 ? can i buy controller seperately for my phantom 4 ?

@stormblastmediaF 7 жыл бұрын

can i use the dji intergrated display with phantom 4?... will it work?

@50buttfish 6 жыл бұрын

Do FatShark V3 Dominators work with the Phantom 4 Pro Plus?

@Iconinnovative 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! 4 Pro it is. New iPad on the way.

@stevemeadows996 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom i just bought an i pad mini 2 will that be ok for my monitor? i will be buying a Phantom 4 pro...also another question.How will i know when i buy the Phantom 4 pro that i will get the pro battery with it and not the Phantom 4 battery? I hear sometimes you get the Phantom 4 battery not the pro. i know the pro is a 5800 mAh and the Phantom4 is a 5300 mAh i know both work in either just one has a couple minutes more flight time can you explain these questions thank you buddy.

@ferry651 7 жыл бұрын

hi i have a question why is it the when i use my ipad mini just has wifi i get bad reception then when i use my iphone i get better distance what am i doing wrong when using just ipad i tred to tether but still no bettr

@jackyboydaman6048 7 жыл бұрын

yes review!

@nareshkrana 7 жыл бұрын

hi tom...can u tell me the use of usb port on phantom 4 pro plus....i know on phantom 4 pro usb port is to connect mobile device...

@cloudymedia4923 6 жыл бұрын

Hi tomI got a pro plus and remote control seems to get really warm on back is this normal thx

@martkask6359 7 жыл бұрын

Plz do a P4 and P4 pro comparison :)

@PaulSouthport 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. One more important consideration: IOS devices use apple maps in DJI Go, Android devices (as in the P4P+) use Here maps. Here maps are (in a lot of areas) very outdated - this may be a problem in some cases - ie.where new buildings have appeared etc.

@invisiblekid99 7 жыл бұрын

I've heard a fair bit about using a DJI with Android and that the app is prone to freezing. So this really put me off what is otherwise a great remote. Have a spare iPad Mini so the Pro is the way to go no?

@j3fron 6 жыл бұрын

invisiblekid99 huh? Really freezing Ios version are also prone to freeze too Mote often and more buggy actually

@PhilippeOrlando 6 жыл бұрын

How does the Ipad communicate with the remote?

@macadanvideofarm3215 7 жыл бұрын

is it possible to charge iPhone-ipad battery from the RC?

@samspace81 7 жыл бұрын

P4 works great on my cars... Of course I bought it a couple weeks before the PRO came out...

@PAUmerica 6 жыл бұрын

you stated that the Phantom 4 pro can hold an iPad pro, which size iPad pro as there is 9.7", 10.8" and 12.9"... Will it hold all 3 sizes? (Noting that the the 12.9" will increase weight to where your arms will get tired.)

@zeusfaber11 6 жыл бұрын

Can anyone please tell me if the Phantom 4 Pro has the ability to come back to the controller by using home lock in case I am moving during piloting,, ( like on the boat for example ) so meaning my starting and current position have changed.. thanks a lot

@te20band 7 жыл бұрын

hey dude,can you tell me is there a wire in the bracket between the remote and the screen in the pro+? is there a bracket that can lift the screen higher than it is atm?I cant use my fingers due to a spinal accident but can use my hand with the base of my thumbs on top of the joystick so i need the screen to be about two inches higher to get my fingers beneath.

@888viralvideo5 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your accident, but my right thumb still interferes with the bracket, too...btw, I'm a "thumber" not a "pincher", so I rest my thumb on top of the stick to fly. I know that puts it higher -- which causes the thumbnail interference -- but that's how I fly. Since my business involves going down the Rabbit Hole and creating custom HMIs (human-machine interfaces) with composite thermoplastics in professional sports (F1, IndyCar, Olympics) and the industrial workplace, I have redesigned the controller so I can pronate my hands outward and still have good control. However, I just wish the metal bracket were higher and more like the one on the non-plus version.

@michaeltaylor3791 6 жыл бұрын

Additionally, the Phantom 4 pro plus doesn't crash, loose contact or blank out like any other standard ipad, or other tablet, cell phone and so on that needs attaching to other controller. There are no problems with software updating and never any glitches as there are with the standard controller.

@cabsandy 7 жыл бұрын

Hmmm-if that screen goes, or gets broke/dropped-you have had it. Whereas on the "old" 4, you have the option. This sounds like an incremental upgrade-and not one I would go for. But great review!

@lolpolo265 7 жыл бұрын

Is the drone the same or is it only the rc??

@DarthVader130ROBLOX 7 жыл бұрын

did ur ipad mini 4 works great with litchi?

@Izza_GlitCh 6 жыл бұрын

is there any news on the Plus+ about downloading third party apps?

@wolfgangwichmann490 4 жыл бұрын

this was good but there is no information to using goggles with the Phantom 4 Pro Plus v2 and conection ?

@REINER-ud2zw 7 жыл бұрын

Wie immer Sehr Gut ... Beschrieben ...

@RexHesch 7 жыл бұрын

Is my drone destroying my iPhone battery? I have noticed since I started using it with the drone that the battery is now draining quicker.

@trackerg1-2022 7 жыл бұрын

How camera dial function for Phantom 4 Pro Plus ?

@drinkthispls 7 жыл бұрын

You seem to have missed the most important difference which is the five direction obstical avaoidance of the plus model.

@verenareusch6054 7 жыл бұрын

He is talking about the Phantom 4 Pro and the Phantom 4 Pro Plus. And not about the normal Phantom 4. These are completely different drones...

@ricardomorales8014 7 жыл бұрын

the difference between the pro and pro plus is the pro plus comes with the monitor? that doesnt bother me, because that screen is small and i have huge fingers. ill keep my ipad

@jimchronakis1744 6 жыл бұрын

I have the Phantom 4 pro plus and I don't know if I can you remote with my ipad mini. Can I use it?

@Pinco169 7 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have the Phantom 4 aircraft and noticed that from the last release of the DJI GO App, for iPad Mini4, is disappeared the "menu" icon where was possible to manage and change the camera settings like resolution and more. It should be that is possible to do the same thinks differently but I don't know how. Please, could you help me about this kind of problem? I written a letter to DJI too but I haven't any answers up to now. Many thanks in advance.

@Pinco169 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for suggestion. It have permitted ti solve the problem. I'm a novice than if you have some tips for me for safe and right use of the drone in terms of settings and so on I eilà be very greatfull and sorry for my poor english. Many thanks again. Best regards. Luciano

@iheartropetech9789 5 жыл бұрын

Can i use the p4p plus controller for p4s?

@dreampass 7 жыл бұрын

Hi.Thanks for your videos. Can I install apps like litchy at the P4P Plus? For the 3rd creators. Thanks

@zuzkarory 7 жыл бұрын

i got the phantom 4 pro + cuz it seemed to have so many advantages. now i find that the goggles won't have the same abilities with the phantom 4 pro + as with the phantom 4 pro regular. so lame, as its actually the more expensive product. i know you have a good relationship with dji. can you encourage them to maybe fix this via firmware so that the phantom 4 pro + can actually do more than just have live view with the goggles? if enough pressure is put on them maybe they'll add it via firmware.

@oneanon 6 жыл бұрын

If you had a choice between Mavric pro or Phantom pro plus which one would you choose please help me

@hephaestus511 6 жыл бұрын

Freedom Fighters The mavic is really a bigger brother to the phantom series not really much comparison there

@gpetheri 6 жыл бұрын

Of note, the Pro+ HDMI is 1080, where as the after market module you will need to buy for the Pro is only 720. There is a big difference in quality for both goggles and big screen TV's. My last drone was a P4 and I fitted the module. The HDMI was lousy. Just got the P4P+ and the HDMI is fantastic.

@Randor10 6 жыл бұрын

Glen Petherick I bought the Pro+ but have not even opened the box yet. Are you happy with the plus or would you have gone with the Pro?

@ErfonElijah 7 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up if you like when foreign guys wear shirts from the mall.

@runeleichtlund1438 6 жыл бұрын

How many drones does this guy have?

@kcasunxion 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you compare the dpi remote and iPad mini startup. Doesn't make sense right. It's 2 different products. Should let the iPad open first and press the remote at the same time.

@techpoonia3549 6 жыл бұрын

how much price dji phantom 4 pro plus

@NMHC1978 3 жыл бұрын

The system P4P+ in 2020 is really good

@Ronbc000 7 жыл бұрын

You will need good luck with PP + monitor!

@maciejhalicki7624 7 жыл бұрын

i personally prefer a bigger screen for a drone thats why i bough the normal dji phantom 4 pro with no screen as i use my samsung galaxy tab A That is 10.1 inches and it is a big and bright screen and i love using it but thats my personal opinion.

@TomsTechTime 7 жыл бұрын

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@dobbelshugo8279 7 жыл бұрын

can you please make a comparison between the P4P+ and the Inspire 1. I dont know which one to buy!!!!

@zacharystarr9202 7 жыл бұрын

Based on my experience, I recommend the P4P+ I love it a lot!

@dobbelshugo8279 7 жыл бұрын

Zachary Starr thank you. Can you also tell me which one would be more of an upgrade from my current Phantom 3 4k I have been using it for nearly 2 years and want too upgrade too something more professional.

@zacharystarr9202 7 жыл бұрын

Do you use it for Pro Photography or do you use it for Hobby Use?

@dobbelshugo8279 7 жыл бұрын

WELL IT STARTED OUT AS A HOBBY AND I HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE ASKING ME TO MAKE VIDEOS FOR THEM. BUT RECENTLY MY P3 STARTED GLITVHING ALOT AND HALF OF THE TIME IT DOESNT WORK. HOWEVER IM NOT GOING TO BE USING IT AS A DRONE TO MAKE HOLLYWOOD GRADE MOVIES. PROBABLY SOME SHORT FILMS AND VIDEOS FOR SOME LOCAL BUISNESSES.

@jomssjr 7 жыл бұрын

Test the simulator included in DJI Go App with both of them and after tell to everybody what happens. The included display doesn't work. You can't use the simulator on it. It's incredible.

@georgeyboy7680 6 жыл бұрын

Theres another con for +, what if the screen gets damage? The pro you can use any phone or ipad,the + you can’t.

@flaxseedoil1000 7 жыл бұрын

What about maps on the Pro+? Is that possible? Yeah I'm new at this, thx.

@droneshotsantoine1805 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can download maps on the display.

@ErfonElijah 7 жыл бұрын

Comparing iPad/PP+ bootup speeds isn't realistic because who ever turns their iPad off? iPad would be ready to go instantaneously from sleep mode while the Pro+ would take 15-20 seconds to boot up. Phantom Pro is definitely the winner there.

@danielchinphoto 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!! My only concern is do you have to have the cable connected to the iPad all the time or just when you have to charge the iPad?

@KostasGur 7 жыл бұрын

The biggest Con of + is the lack of the ability to install apps like Litchi or Autopilot. These apps are extremely helpful in order to execute very demanding and pre-defined shots

@christopherboerstra7495 5 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping to see a comparison between the two drones, and not just the controllers....

@dennicam2428 5 жыл бұрын

Well, thats the only difference.

@fishfarmingjourney 6 жыл бұрын

cool channel, i subscribe now

@jstwz 7 жыл бұрын

Stimmt es ,dass die maximale Reichweite und Höhe, die die Phantom 4 Pro (+) fliegen kann, per Firmware Update, stark begrenzt worden sein soll hier in Deutschland? Weist du oder jemand anderes da etwas drüber? Ich lese das immer öfters und das hindert mich am Kauf wenn es stimmen sollte.. Deine Videos sind genial, mach weiter so! :)