DJI's Phantom 4 is the iPhone of drones and so much fun to fly

If we all start flying drones it’ll be DJI’s fault.

The company’s new Phantom 4 drone is not only the best-looking drone of its class, it also puts an incredible degree of flying intelligence in regular people’s hands.

I will be so sad to send this one back.

This is the second DJI quadcopter I’ve tested. The first was the excellent Phantom Standard 3. The Phantom 4 raises the bar on almost every level.

First of all, the body is now more cleanly designed. Much of the technology that appeared exposed on the Standard is now hidden. The camera, for instance, has been fully redesigned. It’s cradled by a new U-shaped gimbal and the SD card slot has moved from the camera to the drone body. In the world of drones, body simplification leads to better aerodynamics and improved maneuverability. Read more...