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DJI Phantom 4 Pro Review

Perfect for those that want professional quality video and don't mind sacrificing a built in controller screen to save a little money
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DJI Phantom 4 Pro Review
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Price:  $1,500 List
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Manufacturer:   DJI
By Max Mutter and Steven Tata  ⋅  Feb 13, 2017
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Video Quality - 40% 10.0
  • Flight Performance - 25% 9.0
  • Portability - 20% 3.0
  • Ease of Use - 15% 9.0

Our Verdict

As of late 2019 the DJI Phantom 4 Pro is no longer in production.
REASONS TO BUY
Top quality
Stable video
Great flight performance
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is the exact same drone as the Phantom 4 Pro+, but the controller lacks the built-in screen. Essentially, it is a Phantom 4 Pro+ drone with an old Phantom 4 controller. If you want top quality video and don't mind having to connect a smartphone or tablet in order to view the video downlink, then you can save a bit of money by opting for the Phantom 4 Pro over the Pro+.

Our Analysis and Test Results

What do You Get With the Phantom 4 Pro?


With the Phantom 4 Pro you get the same drone as you would if you bought its Pro+ sibling. This means you get all the high end video quality, gimbal stabilization, and flight performance of our Editors' Choice Award winner. For a more detailed discussion of these attributes see the video quality and flight performance sections of our Phantom 4 Pro+ review.

What do You Miss With the Phantom 4 Pro?


The only disadvantage to opting for the Phantom 4 Pro over the Pro+ is the controller, which lacks the built-in screen of the Pro+'s controller. While we feel the built-in screen has clear advantages in terms of brightness, immersiveness, and convenience, we found that attaching a smartphone the to Phantom 4 Pro's controller is more than adequate for precise maneuvering and framing the perfect shot.

Conclusion


The Phantom 4 Pro offers all of the field leading video quality and flight performance of the Phantom 4 Pro+, but with a stripped down the controller. If you want top notch video and don't mind sacrificing the convenience of a built-in controller screen, the Phantom 4 Pro can save you a decent chunk of change.

—Max Mutter and Steven Tata

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