DJI has launched the third generation.drones Phantom, which almost immediately became one of the best. Drone DJI Phantom 3 was presented to the general public more than a year ago in two versions and very quickly gained popularity around the world, but Chinese manufacturers decided to go further.
Производители выпустили на рынок новую the quadrocopter's modification was DJI Phantom 3 Standard, which was strikingly different from professional and Advanced models: the two-kilometer communication range was reduced and the camera with 4K video recording was removed. Despite the fact that the official manufacturer refers to its new model as Standard, in many media and on third-party resources the name is written in T - Standart.
What is the difference between the new quadrocopter DJI Phantom 3 Standard and its predecessors, and what features does it have?
Equipment
DJI Phantom 3 Standard is supplied in a carton box in the following configuration:
- Quadcopter DJI Phantom 3.
- Capacious Li-Pol battery.
- Charger with 57W power.
- Remote control with a working radius of 500 meters.
- 4 pieces of spare propellers.
- Manual for DJI Phantom 3 Standard, a cover for storing and transporting propellers, an envelope with special stickers on the case.
- Cable to synchronize with the computer.
The bundle of the new model is almost the same.with a similar DJI Phantom 3 Advanced version. The only update is the remote control. A powerful charger is included in the package with the professional version of the quadcopter only.
Design and features DJI Phantom 3 Standard
Корпус Phantom 3 Standard, как и предыдущих models, made of high-strength white plastic, resistant to mechanical and physical stress. The pure white color of the quadrocopter is overlapped in some places with inscriptions and stickers. Some details of the DJI Phantom 3 Standard - for example, the nameplate on the case with the name and suspension of the camera module - are made of metal. When compared with previous models, the new Standard is distinguished by its lower weight - the quadcopter became 64 grams lighter, which was a significant improvement by the standards of aircraft industry. Users in their reviews of DJI Phantom 3 Standard note that the drone looks almost unchanged. The developers improved the internal layout of the case and replaced some plastic parts with plastic ones.
Externally, DJI Phantom 3 Standard differs fromversions of the Advanced and Pro tinted stickers on the case. The bars of the Standard are red in color, in the professional model they are golden, in Advanced they are silver. There are no other external differences in these modifications of quadcopters.
Power supply
Power supply remains unchangedquadrocopter. A battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh serves as the power element of the drone. Despite the fact that the weight of the Standard was reduced, the duration of the flight remained unchanged: the maximum time during which the quadcopter can be in the air is only 23 minutes.
The weight of the battery is 365 grams.Battery is charged from a low-power charger. The manufacturer assures that the battery of the copter is intelligent and fully charged in more than an hour. On the official website of the manufacturer, you can purchase a charger with a capacity of 100W, which will reduce the time to charge the battery to one hour. Users in reviews on DJI Phantom 3 Standard recommend that the battery should be completely cooled before charging and the field of flight and only after that charge it, because the manufacturer did not manage to solve the problem of its heating during operation. The ideal option is to purchase an additional battery. The new battery will cost approximately $ 149, the charger costs $ 85.
Quadrocopter camera
A new modification of the Standard has been released.manufacturer due to the fact that many users could not purchase previous top models because of their high cost. The developers have solved this problem by releasing the new version of Phantom 3 - a simpler one, but equipped with a better camera than the one that was installed on Advanced.
The characteristics of DJI Phantom 3 Standard are quite good:Sony's twelve-megapixel EXMOR sensor is held by a three-axis metal gimbal that stabilizes the camera and protects it from wind gusts. The camera module itself remained with the same characteristics: a viewing angle of 94 degrees, an eight-inch matrix, saving photos in RAW and JPG formats with a resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels, auto-exposure breaching. You can shoot video in UltraHD format and time-lapse video. Judging by the reviews of the DJI Phantom 3 Standard, the camera in the new model is a cross between those in the Advanced and Pro versions: the first one is recorded in FullHD resolution, the second one is in 4K.
All captured videos can be recorded on cards.MicroSD and SDHX memory formats. Also available is a feature of streaming high-resolution video streaming on a smartphone connected to the control panel via Wi-Fi.
Differences between Advanced, Standard and Professional
DJI quadcopter modifications differ from each other not only in the colors of the strips, but also in the following characteristics:
- Recordable video resolution: 2.7K for DJI Phantom 3 Standard, Advanced - FullHD, Professional - 4K.
- The professional model is equipped with a charger with a capacity of 100W, while the advanced and standard versions are equipped with the usual charging power of 57W.
- Standard control panel is much easier to use.
- At DJI Phantom 3 Standard, the communication range and flight altitude are 4 times lower than those of the Pro and Advanced versions.
- Standard does not support the GLONASS system and does not have the Overflow feature.
Drone control and advanced features
Flight range from the DJI Phantom 3 Standard wastrimmed by the manufacturer to 500 meters, although previously was two kilometers. However, the return function to the Return Home operator remained unchanged. The model also has all the features that were available in previous versions: Follow Me - autopilot, “Novice” mode and a soft landing. The range of the DJI Phantom 3 Standard in the "Newcomer" mode is 30 meters, so that the user can learn how to control the drone. The manufacturer also lowered the height of the climb to 120 meters, which is why it will not be possible to take panoramic pictures from a bird's-eye view.
The control panel remains the same ergonomichowever, the developer reduced the number of buttons on it, leaving only three-way switches for the modes and the camera and a couple of sticks. The movement of the drone horizontally is controlled by the right stick, turns around the axis and moving vertically - left. The holder for the smartphone and the metal bracket for mounting the remote control remained in their original places.
Remote Control
In the upper corners of the remote control Phantom 3Standard there are two sticks that control the drone. Flight mode is selected using three-way switches: determining the direction and stabilization of flight. If the Phantom loses the signal, it will automatically return to the owner after pressing the corresponding key on the smartphone.
The determination of the coordinates of the return is carried outusing GPS. On the left side is a wheel that controls the camera. The front panel also houses the battery charge indicator and the power lever.
To the metal bracket of the control panel whenThe aid holder holds the smartphone. If this design is used carefully, then it is reliable, but with sudden movements the gadget easily crashes.
The first flight is desirable to carry out only making sure that the remote and the battery is fully charged.
Charger
Inputs for charging the remote and batteryare disconnected after taking the charger out of the package. On the side of the battery is a special socket into which the charging plug is inserted.
The remote is charged using a special USB cable that plugs into the transmitter.
During charging, the indicators are lit in red, which changes to green when the console is fully charged. After that it can be disconnected from the power supply.
Quadcopter features
In the DJI Phantom 3 Standard reviews, users note the following features of the drone:
- Maximum flight speed - 16 km / h.
- 4 motors.
- Twelve megapixel camera.
- Low weight - 1200 grams.
- Flight duration - 23 minutes.
- A full battery lasts for half an hour of work.
- The maximum take-off speed is 5 m / s.
- Speed during descent - 3 m / s.
- Lithium-ion battery capacity of 68 Wh.
- Autopilot mode and GPS support.
- Manufacturer - China.
- Manufacturer's warranty - one year.
Among the modern models of quadrocopters DJIPhantom 3 Standard has the best technical characteristics, including horizontal and vertical speeds - 16 m / s and 3-5 m / s, respectively.
For those who use quadrocopters for the first time,provided for limiting the height and speed of flight. The maximum height of the flight is 120 meters, speed - 30 m / s. Over time, the indicators increase: for example, the flight distance is 500 meters.
Equipment integrated in Standard,allows you to fly on a pre-laid route. The quadcopter's navigation system remembers the route and corrects the direction of movement of the drone. When you turn on a special mode, you can run Phantom 3 to fly around the specified points.
The mod “Interesting Object” allows you to capture both the quadcopter itself and its camera on a specific object. The user can fly around the object of interest, looking at it from all sides.
On the smartphone or tablet, you can activate the "Fly operator" mode, in which the drone will be guided by the device used as a beacon.
Assembling a quadcopter is very easy: the whole process is described in detail in the instruction manual. All parts and accessories can be easily removed, so that the Phantom 3 can be transported.
Connect to a mobile phone
Manufacturer when developing a new modelThe third generation quadcopter relied on the possibility of piloting a drone out of sight and range. This was achieved thanks to the built-in camera and the function of streaming video to a smartphone.
The developer releases a special application DJIGO for Android and iOS, with which you can synchronize your smartphone with a quadrocopter control panel. Connecting to the phone is required mainly for tracking sensor readings and camera control, while you can fly a drone without this function. For this reason, flights without using a smartphone, it is desirable to carry out over short distances.
The camera broadcasts a high quality image.almost full screen smartphone. Buttons for recording and saving video are located in the side. In the lower left corner there is a small window in which you can track the current location of the quadcopter in the presence of a GPS signal.
The selected flight mode, battery charge, GPS signal strength, and other parameters are displayed at the top of the screen. The height and speed of flight are indicated at the bottom of the display.
Outcomes
In the review on DJI Phantom 3 Standard stands separatelymention the cost of quadcopter: on the official website of the manufacturer, it is 499 dollars. For such a price, the user gets a high-quality drone with excellent autonomy and an excellent camera. DJI quadcopters fully justify the money spent on their purchase, and are considered among the best in the world among similar devices. Easy management and high-quality shooting make the Phantom 3 an ideal gadget for those who prefer to take pictures from a bird's-eye view.
