DJIs new Phantom 4 drone simplifies rial image capture

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Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:15

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DJI, maker of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) just launched the Phantom 4, a consumer quadcopter camera (or drone) that uses highly advanced computer vision and sensing technology to make professional aerial imaging easier.

The Phantom 4 expands on previous generations of DJIs Phantom line by adding new on-board intelligence that makes piloting and shooting great shots simple through features like its Obstacle Sensing System, ActiveTrack and TapFly functionality.

With the Phantom 4, we are entering an era where even beginners can fly with confidence, says DJI CEO Frank Wang. People have dreamed about one day having a drone collaborate creatively with them. That day has arrived.

The Phantom 4s Obstacle Sensing System features two forward-facing optical sensors that scan for obstacles and automatically direct the aircraft around the impediment when possible, reducing risk of collision, while ensuring flight direction remains constant. If the system determines the craft cannot go around the obstacle, it will slow to a stop and hover until the user redirects it. Obstacle avoidance also engages if the user triggers the drones Return to Home function to reduce the risk of collision when automatically flying back to its take off point.

With ActiveTrack, the Phantom 4 allows users running the DJI Go app on iOS and Android devices to follow and keep the camera centered on the subject as it moves simply by tapping the subject on their smartphone or tablet. Perfectly-framed shots of moving joggers or cyclists, for example, simply require activating the ActiveTrack mode in the app.

The Phantom 4 understands three-dimensional images and uses machine learning to keep the object in the shot, even when the subject changes its shape or turns while moving. Users have full control over camera movement while in ActiveTrack mode and can even move the camera around the object while it is in motion as the Phantom 4 keeps the subject framed in the centre of the shot autonomously. A pause button on the Phantom 4s remote controller allows the user to halt an autonomous flight at any time, leaving the drone to hover.

By using the TapFly function in the DJI Go app, users can double-tap a destination for their Phantom 4 on the screen, and the Phantom 4 calculates an optimal flight route to reach the destination, while avoiding any obstructions in its path. Tap another spot and the Phantom 4 will smoothly transition towards that destination.

The Phantom 4s camera, an aerial-optimised 4K imaging device, has undergone an upgrade that includes improved optics for better corner sharpness and reduced chromatic aberration. The Phantom 4 also has DJIs signature Lightbridge video transmission system onboard, allowing users to see what their camera sees in HD and in real-time on their smart devices at a distance up to five kilometres.

The Phantom 4s form factor, still the classic quadcopter style pioneered by DJI, has been redesigned and redefined to emphasise elegance and smoother, more- aerodynamic lines. Its frame incorporates a lightweight composite core to provide enhanced stability and more-agile flight. The core now features a redesigned gimbal that provides more stability and vibration dampening, and has been repositioned for a better centre of gravity and to reduce the risk of propellers getting in the shot.

Refinements to motor efficiency, power management and a new intelligent battery have extended the Phantom 4s flight time to 28 minutes.

The Phantom 4s US retail price is $1399. Pre-orders for the Phantom 4 started on 1 March on the DJI website and the Apple website. The Phantom 4 will also be available in-store at DJIs flagship stores and Apple stores around the world starting 15 March.

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