{"id":2600,"date":"2018-11-29T00:01:47","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T13:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alexshoolman.com\/blog\/?page_id=2600"},"modified":"2018-11-29T20:57:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T09:57:14","slug":"drones-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alexshoolman.com\/blog\/drones-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI Drones Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"
DJI Drones Comparison
\n<\/span>Compare all the various DJI Drones in the one place, easily!<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Drone industry has taken off – no pun intended – over the past 5+ years. It’s now promising to revolutionise everything from sushi delivery<\/a> to agriculture to medical aid<\/a>. Behind a large\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>amount of those advances is one of the biggest manufacturers, DJI.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With such a huge<\/strong><\/em> range of ever growing products it can be tough to really figure out which one you should buy. So in the spirit of saving you time and also having a solid reference point you can come back to in the future, our Drones Comparison Sheet was born!<\/span><\/p>\n

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In it we cover everything from price, to flight time, weight, size and controller distance. We even list the more niche bits of information like aperture, intelligent flight modes and internal storage. So whether you’re in the market for your first flying camera or are looking to upgrade, check it out below along with all the full guides for each specific model.<\/span><\/p>\n

DJI Drones Comparison Sheet<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/td>Spark<\/a><\/th>Mavic Pro<\/a><\/th>Mavic Pro Platinum<\/a><\/th>Mavic Air<\/a><\/th>Mavic 2 Pro<\/a><\/th>Mavic 2 Zoom<\/a><\/th>Phantom 3 SE<\/a><\/th>Phantom 4 Advanced<\/a><\/th>Phantom 4 Pro<\/a><\/th>Phantom 4 Pro V2.0<\/a><\/th>Mavic Mini<\/a><\/th>Mavic Air 2<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guide:<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>Full Guide Here!<\/a><\/td>Full Guide Here!<\/a><\/td>Full Guide Here!<\/a><\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>No Guide Yet...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Released:<\/td>May 2017<\/td>October 2016<\/td>August 2017<\/td>January 2018<\/td>August 2018<\/td>August 2018<\/td>August 2017<\/td>April 2017<\/td>November 2016<\/td>May 2018<\/td>Oct 2019<\/td>Apr 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>$399 USD
\n$559 AUD
\n(Not For Sale)<\/td>		$999 USD
\n$1,399 AUD
\n(Not For Sale)<\/td>		$999 USD
\n$1,499 AUD<\/td>		$799 USD
\n$1,149 AUD<\/td>		$1,499 USD
\n$2,499 AUD<\/td>		$1,249 USD
\n$1,999 AUD<\/td>		Not For Sale<\/td>$1,199 USD
\n$1,899 AUD<\/td>		(Not For Sale)<\/td>$1,499 USD
\n$2,399 AUD<\/td>		$399 USD
\n$599 AUD<\/td>		$799 USD
\n$1,499 AUD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight:<\/td>300 g \/ 0.66 lbs<\/td>734 g \/ 1.62 lbs<\/td>734 g \/ 1.62 lbs<\/td>430 g \/ 0.95 lbs<\/td>907 g \/ 1.99 lbs<\/td>905 g \/ 1.99 lbs<\/td>1,236 g \/ 2.72 lbs<\/td>1,368 g \/ 3.01 lbs<\/td>1,388 g \/ 3.06 lbs<\/td>1,375 g \/ 3.03 lbs<\/td>249 g \/ 0.55 lb<\/td>570 g \/ 1.3 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size Unfolded (L\u00d7W\u00d7H):<\/td>143\u00d7143\u00d755 mm<\/td>305\u00d7244\u00d785 mm<\/td>305\u00d7244\u00d785 mm<\/td>168\u00d7184\u00d764 mm<\/td>322\u00d7242\u00d784 mm<\/td>322\u00d7242\u00d784 mm<\/td>490x490x193 mm<\/td>490x490x193 mm<\/td>490x490x193 mm<\/td>490x490x193 mm<\/td>245\u00d7290\u00d755 mm<\/td>183\u00d7253\u00d777 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size Folded (L\u00d7W\u00d7H):<\/td>Does Not Fold<\/td>198\u00d783\u00d783 mm<\/td>198\u00d783\u00d783 mm<\/td>168\u00d783\u00d749 mm<\/td>214\u00d791\u00d784 mm<\/td>214\u00d791\u00d784 mm<\/td>Does Not Fold<\/td>Does Not Fold<\/td>Does Not Fold<\/td>Does Not Fold<\/td>140\u00d782\u00d757 mm<\/td>180\u00d797\u00d784 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flight Time:<\/td>16 minutes<\/td>27 minutes<\/td>30 minutes<\/td>21 minutes<\/td>31 minutes<\/td>31 minutes<\/td>25 minutes<\/td>30 minutes<\/td>30 minutes<\/td>30 minutes<\/td>30 minutes<\/td>34 Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Remote Controller Range:<\/td>100 m (Wi-Fi) \/ 2 km \/ 1.2 mi (Remote)<\/td>7 km \/ 4.4 miles<\/td>7 km \/ 4.4 miles<\/td>4 km \/ 2.5 miles<\/td>8 km \/ 5 miles<\/td>8 km \/ 5 miles<\/td>4 km \/ 2.5 miles<\/td>7 km \/ 4.3 miles<\/td>7 km \/ 4.3 miles<\/td>7 km \/ 4.3 miles<\/td>4 km \/ 2.5 miles<\/td>10 km \/ 6.2 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top Speed:<\/td>50 kph \/ 31 mph<\/td>65 kph \/ 40 mph<\/td>65 kph \/ 40 mph<\/td>68 kph \/ 43 mph<\/td>72 kph \/ 45 mph<\/td>72 kph \/ 45 mph<\/td>57.6 kph \/ 36 mph<\/td>72 kph \/ 45 mph<\/td>72 kph \/ 45 mph<\/td>72 kph \/ 45 mph<\/td>13 m\/s
\n47 kph \/ 29 mph<\/td>		68.4 kph \/ 42.75 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Obstacle Avoidance:<\/td>Front<\/td>Front + Down<\/td>Front + Down<\/td>Front\/Rear + Down<\/td>Front\/Rear + Up\/Down + Left\/Right<\/td>Front\/Rear + Up\/Down + Left\/Right<\/td>Down<\/td>Front + Down<\/td>Front\/Rear + Down<\/td>Front\/Rear + Down<\/td>Down<\/td>Front\/Rear + Down<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera Sensor:<\/td>1\/2.3\" CMOS
\n12 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3'' CMOS
\n12.35 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3'' CMOS
\n12.35 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3'' CMOS
\n12 MP<\/td>		1'' CMOS
\n20 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3'' CMOS
\n12 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3\" CMOS
\n12 MP<\/td>		1'' CMOS
\n20 MP<\/td>		1'' CMOS
\n20 MP<\/td>		1'' CMOS
\n20 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3'' CMOS
\n12 MP<\/td>		1\/2.3' CMOS
\n12 MP & 48 MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera Lens:<\/td>25 mm, f\/2.6<\/td>28 mm, f\/2.2<\/td>28 mm, f\/2.2<\/td>28 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>28mm, f\/2.8\u2013f\/11<\/td>f\/2.8 (24 mm)\u2013f\/3.8 (48 mm)<\/td>20 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>24 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>24 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>24 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>35 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>24 mm, f\/2.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Recording Info:<\/td>1080p @ 30FPS
\n8-bit
\n24 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n60 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n60 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n10-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n10-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n10-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n60 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n100 Mbps<\/td>		2.7K @ 30 FPS
\n8-bit
\n40 Mbps<\/td>		4K @ 60 FPS
\n8-bit
\n120 Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gimbal:<\/td>2-Axis
\n(pitch, roll)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(pitch, roll, yaw)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(pitch, roll, yaw)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(pitch, roll, yaw)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(pitch, roll, yaw)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>		3-Axis
\n(tilt, roll, pan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal Storage:<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>8GB<\/td>8GB<\/td>8GB<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>None<\/td>8GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intelligent Flight Modes:<\/td>QuickShot
\n - Dronie
\n - Circle
\n - Helix
\n - Rocket<\/td>		ActiveTrack
\nTripod Mode
\nGesture Mode
\nCinematic Mode
\nFixed-Wing Mode
\nTapFly
\nTerrain Follow
\nPoint of Interest
\nCourse Lock
\nWaypoints
\nHome Lock<\/td>		ActiveTrack
\nTripod Mode
\nGesture Mode
\nCinematic Mode
\nFixed-Wing Mode
\nTapFly
\nTerrain Follow
\nPoint of Interest
\nCourse Lock
\nWaypoints
\nHome Lock<\/td>		ActiveTrack
\nQuickShot
\nSmartCapture
\nTapFly
\nTripod Mode
\nCinematic Mode
\nPoint of Interest<\/td>		Hyperlapse
\n - Free
\n - Circle
\n - Course Lock
\n - Waypoint
\nQuickShot
\n - Dronie
\n - Circle
\n - Helix
\n - Rocket
\n - Boomerang
\n - Asteroid
\nActiveTrack 2.0
\nPoint of Interest 2.0
\nWaypoints
\nTapFly
\nCinematic Mode<\/td>		Hyperlapse
\n - Free
\n - Circle
\n - Course Lock
\n - Waypoint
\nQuickShot
\n - Dronie
\n - Circle
\n - Helix
\n - Rocket
\n - Boomerang
\n - Asteroid
\n - Dolly Zoom
\nActiveTrack 2.0
\nPoint of Interest 2.0
\nWaypoints
\nTapFly
\nCinematic Mode<\/td>		Course Lock
\nHome Lock
\nPoint of Interest
\nFollow Me
\nWaypoints<\/td>		Draw
\nActiveTrack
\nTripod Mode
\nGesture Mode
\nTapFly
\nTerrain Follow
\nPoint of Interest
\nCourse Lock
\nWaypoints
\nHome Lock
\nFollow Me<\/td>		Draw
\nActiveTrack
\nTripod Mode
\nGesture Mode
\nTapFly
\nTerrain Follow
\nPoint of Interest
\nCourse Lock
\nWaypoints
\nHome Lock
\nFollow Me<\/td>		Draw
\nActiveTrack
\nTripod Mode
\nGesture Mode
\nTapFly
\nTerrain Follow
\nPoint of Interest
\nCourse Lock
\nWaypoints
\nHome Lock
\nFollow Me<\/td>		QuickShot
\n - Dronie
\n - Circle
\n - Helix
\n - Rocket<\/td>		8K Hyperlapse
\n - Free
\n - Circle
\n - Course Lock
\n - Waypoint
\nQuickShot
\n - Dronie
\n - Circle
\n - Helix
\n - Rocket
\n - Boomerang
\n - Asteroid
\nSpotlight 2.0
\nActiveTrack 3.0
\nPoint of Interest 3.0
\nWaypoints
\nTapFly
\nCinematic Mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Last updated: 29th April, 2020. Please also note that while we try our best, there may be some errors or some points that are not 100% up to date.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Other Considerations<\/h3>\n

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Now there’s a lot of information there so here are some pointers to help you make sense of it all. To start with, not all of the drones on the list are still for sale. DJI innovate at a startling pace so with each passing year some models get phased out while other new ones come into the fold. I keep them in there though as you can normally still pick them up second hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Which drone you end up choosing will also depend on what you’re going to be doing with it. For most, the fantastic size and folding design of the Mavic line means you can carry it easily and in a very small bag. This means you will take it with you more often and thus, actually use it more often.<\/strong><\/em> For those that are professional videographers or photographers though, the Phantom line is much more focused on prioritising the camera and it’s abilities rather than size and portability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Furthermore there’s whether or not you have unlimited cash to burn. Obviously the latest and greatest Mavic or Phantom drone will no doubt be the best… however DJI always continues to sell the previous year or two models at significantly reduced prices. This means if you’re just looking for a general great<\/strong><\/em> drone but not necessarily the best<\/strong><\/em> drone, you might be suited to one of the older models.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Just The Beginning<\/h3>\n

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As you can no doubt tell, all these stats are a great place to start, but by no means give you a clear answer. To get to that, it’s recommended that you take a look at the full guides that are linked underneath each of the drones images. If there’s no guide linked there yet, check back later as we’re going through all of them as quick as we can.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be sure to also head over to the DJI website itself and read up a little on what it can do and how that differs from any other models you’re considering. You should also know why<\/strong><\/em> you want a drone, have a solid use case that you’ll use it for (eg. to take amazing travel videos!<\/a>) and most importantly shop around for multiple prices!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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For the newer readers… if you\u2019ve just bought a new DJI Drone or are interested in learning more about how to fly them and get professional videos… You’ll probably like our awesome new course: DJI Drones: How To Become The Ultimate Pilot<\/a> – Fly with confidence, get professional videos, stay safe and get in the air quickly!<\/span><\/p>\n


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\n2) How to fly your drone, from taking off to the most advanced flight modes
\n3) Clear outlines of how to fly with step-by-step instructional demonstrations and more
\n4) Why flying indoors often results in new pilots crashing their drone
\n5) What other great 3rd party apps are out there to get the most out of your drone
\n6) A huge mistake many pilots make when storing their drone in the car and how to avoid it
\n7) How to do all of these things whilst flying safely and within your countries laws.
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