Ok, but how much more expensive you might ask. I have to admit that it is more expensive to equip your basic Phantom 2 with the gimbal and GoPro I suggest, but I also think that it’s well worth the extra investment. You can also add a video downlink system separately. The result in stabilization is practically the same. You can still capture RAW DNG files with, however you get a better value by purchasing the basic Phantom 2 with a GoPro Hero 4 Black and the DJI Zenmuse H3-3D gimbal combo. On the other hand, if you’re interested in still photograph only, and don’t want to shoot any video from your quadcopter, you may want to opt for the Phantom 2 Vision. It shoots 4K video that you can use to pull very high resolution videos, and you’re not locked into the built-in camera of the Phantom 2 Vision or Vision+.Īlthough I’ve heard some pretty good things about the Vision and the Vision+, I’m not terribly excited about the cameras - they’re decent quality, but the video you get from the GoPro camera is far superior in quality. I suggest that you opt for the GoPro Hero 4 Black at this point. If you decide to go this route, you can configure the unit with your own gimbal and camera. Remember, however, that it comes without a camera or gimbal. If you want to do both photography and video, the Phantom 2, which goes for $679, is your best choice. ![]() I personally would only recommend the Vision if you are planning to take pictures, but not video footage as the image stabilization would require a lot of post production effort and the result would still not be nearly as nice as something that comes out of quad that has a three-axis gimbal. The Phantom 2 Vision doesn’t have the three-axis stabilization feature, however it’s a little cheaper, and it still comes equipped with a vibration deafening system for the camera. ![]() Although this is a fairly limited WiFi range for both units, it’s nice that both these DJI Phantom 2 versions have a video downlink as an added feature right out of the box. On the Vision+, the WiFi connection is capable of a maximum of 700-800 meters and 300-400 meters on the Vision. In essence, the image from the camera is transferred through the WiFi connection to either a smartphone or tablet that the user provides. In addition, the Vision and Vision+ come equipped with a WiFi based video downlink. Once you execute the program, the Phantom travels to the waypoints that you have plotted on the map. Basically, the ground station allows you to plot waypoints on a map. Both the DJI Phantom 2 Vision and the Phantom 2 Vision+ have support for the ground station application. It also has a built-in three axis gimbal that helps stabilize the camera while it’s in the air. It’s a 14 megapixel camera, and it records video at 1080 pixels. ![]() This later one is probably not the V3.0 yet with all the upgrades in the transmitter and new motors, but there is not a huge difference in user experience.įirst of all, the Vision+ comes equipped with DJI’s newest camera. You might want to look for deals online, a good place to find some good bargains on brand new stuff from time to time is Amazon where you can get a Phantom 2 for $549, a Vision for $798 (not a bargain, but DJI is now out of stock), and a Vision+ for $1,098 right now. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision is priced at $799, and the Phantom 2 Vision Plus sells for $1299. The least expensive model is the Phantom 2 (without a gimbal or camera), which sells for $679. When you open that particular page, you’ll find the various DJI Phantom versions available. These can be found on the comparison chart that appears on the main DJI website. If you’re in the market for a DJI Phantom quadcopter to suit your aerial photography needs, you basically have three different choices. ![]() DJI Phantom Versions Compared – Which One Should You Get?
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