Our Take
NOTE: in 2017, DJI replaced the Phantom 3 Advanced with the Phantom 4 PRO.The Phantom 3 Advanced was an extremely popular fully integrated camera drone that includes an intelligent system that makes it easy to fly and film up to 1.2 miles (2km) away, using built-in Lightbridge technology.
Using your smart phone or tablet as a display, the DJI Go App and dedicated RC controller give you complete control over your Phantom 3 and an immersive, live HD view of everything below.
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DJI Go App
The included DJI Go App runs on your phone or tablet, allowing you to see and control everything through one screen:
- live scrolling map provides real-time awareness of your location and surroundings
- control the camera
- control your flight settings
- view live flight telemetry including altitude, speed and direction
- view your flight log
- edit, publish and share video straight from your phone or tablet
DJI Video Editor
Using the DJI Video Editor app on your smartphone or tablet, you can:
- Create professional-looking movies in minutes
- Choose from several pre-defined templates
Automatic Flight Assistant
The Phantom 3 comes with advanced flight assistance features including:
- built-in GPS records your aircraft’s take-off point and position at all times
- if you lose contact or lose control of the aircraft, it will automatically return home
- upon takeoff, the aircraft hovers in place until you are ready to go
- upon landing, the Phantom 3 hovers in place until you are ready to receive it
Advanced Flight Modes
DJI recently announced that advanced flight modes and waypoint-directed GPS autopilot are NOW AVAILABLE for their Phantom lineup.
Specifications
- 1080P HD / 12 Megapixel Camera
- Integrated 3-Axis Stabilization Gimbal
- Easy to Fly, Intelligent Flight System
- Live HD View
- Dedicated Remote Controller
- Powerful Mobile App w/ Auto Video Editor
- Vision Positioning for Indoor Flight
- 18-20 min flight time
- 2 km range
- 1 year warranty
- 24/7 technical support
Features We Like
- Small size makes easy to transport
- Built-in 1080p camera with no fish-eye effect
- DJI Pilot App lets you operate the camera and view live streaming through your smart phone or tablet
- 3-Axis gimbal provides pixel-grade stabilized video
- Fail-Safe mode brings the drone home on low-battery alert
- Auto Take Off
- Auto Return Home
- Onboard GPS
- Vision Sensor monitors ground position within 3 meters, making indoor operation a breeze