Phantom (UAV)

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DJI Phantom series (UAV)
大疆精灵系列
DJI-Phantom-logo.png
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A DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Inventor DJI
Year of creation 2013
Purpose Aerial photography and cinematography
Website www.dji.com/products/phantom

Phantom (Chinese: 精灵) is a series of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed by the Chinese company DJI. These non-military quadcopters or drones are intended for recreational and commercial aerial cinematography and photography. The body frames are made of composite materials. Propulsion is provided by four two-blade propellers driven by four electric motors mounted at the ends of the x-shaped body.

Features

Features[1] Phantom 1 Phantom 2 Phantom 2 FC40 Phantom 3 Phantom 4
Vision Vision+
Stabilization gimbal N/A Add-on. Optimized for Zenmuse H3-2D, H3-3D, or H4-3D 3-axis gimbal camera mounts. N/A 3-axis camera stabilization gimbal ? Yes Yes
Video downlink N/A Add-on Wi-Fi (max 300 m) Wi-Fi (max 700 m) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz)
App N/A N/A DJI VISION App ? DJI GO APP DJI GO APP
Camera Add on Add on still: 14 MP
video: 1080p		 still: ? MP
video: 720p@30fps		 Pro/Adv = Sony EXMOR R BSI 1/2.3" sensor with a 94° field of view

Standard = Panasonic Smart FSI
still: 12 MP
video:

  • Professional: 4K
  • Advanced: 1080p
  • Standard: 2.7k
 Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" sensor with a 94° field of view

still: 12 MP video: 4K
Controllable range N/A N/A -60°-0° (Vertical) -90°-0° (Vertical) ? Pitch:

-90° to +30°

 Pitch:

-90° to +30°
Max flight speed (m/s) 10 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 15 (not recommended) 16 20
Ground station[clarification needed] Add on Built into the DJI VISION App
Remote control 2.4 GHz, 1000 m New version 1000 m (FCC&CE),
2.4 GHz without smartphone holder		 New version 500 m (FCC),
5.8 GHz smartphone holder in pack		 New version 800 m (FCC),
5.8 GHz preinstalled smartphone holder		 Professional

and Advanced:

2.4 GHz; 5,000 m

Standard:

5.8 GHz; 1,000 m

 2.4 GHz; 5,000 m
Max flight time (min) 25 25 Professional

and Advanced:

23

Standard:

25

 28
Battery slide-in 5,200 mAh lithium-polymer 4,480 mAh lithium-polymer 5,350 mAh

lithium-polymer
Controller 5.8 GHz remote control and receiver. Smartphone app for first person view(FPV) No HDMI out.
Navigation N/A GPS GPS GPS Standard only GPS Pro/Adv GPS and GLONASS GPS and GLONASS

Phantom 1

The Phantom 1, originally known as Phantom, was released in January, 2013. It was commonly equipped with a GoPro camera for amateur film making or photography. It was the first ready-to-fly drone that used GPS[citation needed]. Its battery life was less than 10 minutes.

The Phantom 1

Phantom 2

The Phantom 2
The Phantom 2 Vision

The Phantom 2 was released in December, 2013. Upgrades include auto-return, increased flight speed, increased flight time and controllable range, increased battery capacity, smartphones, tablets and even some smart glasses compatibility, WI-FI module and is available in different performances. Its configuration allows users to remotely tilt the camera and adjust its orientation on two axes for a better level shot.[2]

Phantom 2 Vision

Released in October, 2013,[3] it features a 4GB micro SD card, a built-in anti-vibration mount, advanced WI-Fi module, a GPS-enabled position holding, return-to-home capability, an improved flight control system, self-tightening propellers and flight time. It is compatible with a ground station and iOS or Android devices.

Phantom 2 Vision+

The Phantom 2 Vision+

The Phantom 2 Vision+, released in July, 2014, adds a three-axis electronic stabilizer which keeps the shot steady regardless of changes in pitch, roll or yaw. It has a new remote control system, and has an increased controllable range.[4] It received a no-fly zone firmware update, which warns the user when flying in areas where UAVs are not allowed to fly (ex. airports).

Phantom FC40

The Phantom FC40

The Phantom FC40, released in January, 2014, is an intermediate model between the Phantom 1 and the Phantom 2. Like the Phantom 2 Vision and the Phantom 2 Vision+, it is equipped with an iOS/Android app control, WI-FI and GPS modules. Using a 2.4G Wi-Fi connection, it helps its pilot follow in real time via aerial pictures on a mobile device. The camera angle is manually set before the flight and tilted by remote control.

Phantom 3

The Phantom 3, released in April 2015,[5] adds built in lightbridge downlink, that gives the controller a maximum range of 2,000 meters (1.25 miles), and the visual positioning system, that allows the Phantom 3 to better maintain its position at lower altitudes and even indoors where GPS is weak or unavailable.

The controller features a plastic front plate and lacks a HDMI out.

There are three models of the Phantom 3:

  • Professional: features 4K video recording and a 100 watt charger.
  • Advanced: features 2.7K video recording and a 57W charger.
  • Standard: release in August 2015, it is cheaper and features 2.7k video recording.

Applications

Example aerial video of Snowdonia filmed with a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopter

Although the commercial use of drones is still in a legal gray area, several segments of industry are open to its usage and already seeing many benefits. Among their many applications, the most well known are drone journalism,[6] hurricane hunting, 3-D mapping of landscape, nature protection,[7] farming, and search and rescue.[8][9][10] Drones are being used in entertainment[11] as well as in business. The Fox Broadcasting Company used Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopters to promote the show 24 during the San Diego Comic-Con International 2014.[12]

Reception

The Phantom series of UAVs has been popular with hobby enthusiasts because of its consumer-friendly appearance and easy-to-fly features.[13][14] Drones have made dramatic appearances at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA for several years.[15][16] On July 23, 2014 Fox Broadcasting Company is reported using several Phantom 2 Vision+ quadcopters to promote its show during the San Diego Comic-Con International 2014. A new community of drone enthusiasts called SkyPixel has recently been created as a means to connect and support drone users.[17] Around the world, drones are being the subject of regulations for safety reasons. For example, a number of incidents such as a DJI Phantom that crash-landed at the White House,[18] has prompted authorities in the USA (FAA),[19][20][21] the UK (Civil Aviation Authority)[22] and the The European Aviation Safety Agency[23] to ban them in some strategic locations (ex. airports) or regulate their use and require that commercial operators hold a permit.[24] However, the FAA has granted regulatory exemptions for the operations of the Phantom series UAVs for film production in Hollywood, aerial surveillance, construction site monitoring, crop scouting in agriculture and photography production in real estate.[25][26]

See also

References

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