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DJI Phantom 4 Pro
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Review and Buying Guide
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is a camera-focused quadcopter with a 1-inch sensor, mechanical shutter and a stable three-axis gimbal. Its fixed, non-folding design is larger than modern travel drones, but the camera and flight platform made it a notable tool for aerial photography and mapping. This review uses DJI’s published specifications rather than claiming hands-on testing.
1-inch camera and mechanical shutter
The camera records 20 MP still images using a 1-inch CMOS sensor and a 24 mm-equivalent lens with an adjustable f/2.8–f/11 aperture. A mechanical shutter helps reduce rolling-shutter distortion when photographing moving subjects or capturing mapping images. Video recording supports up to 4K at 60 fps, with H.264 and H.265 options and a maximum bitrate of 100 Mbps.
Flight performance
DJI lists approximately 30 minutes maximum flight time, a take-off weight of about 1,388 g and maximum horizontal speed of up to 72 km/h in S mode. Maximum wind resistance is listed as 10 m/s. These values are measured under specified conditions and should not be treated as everyday mission guarantees.
Obstacle sensing and flight modes
The Phantom 4 Pro includes forward, backward and downward vision systems. Left and right infrared sensing is limited to particular modes and should not be confused with modern omnidirectional obstacle avoidance. Sensor performance depends on lighting, surface texture, speed and environment. A pilot must still plan a clear route and maintain control.
Who should consider it?
The Phantom 4 Pro may suit experienced photographers or mapping operators who specifically need its camera, mechanical shutter or established workflow. It is less convenient for travellers because the aircraft does not fold, and buyers should verify current battery condition, firmware, controller compatibility, spare parts and service availability.
Advantages and limitations
- Advantages: large 1-inch sensor, 20 MP stills, mechanical shutter, adjustable aperture, 4K/60 video and a robust three-axis gimbal.
- Limitations: bulky fixed frame, older platform, mode-dependent sensing and used-market battery/support risks.
- Before buying: confirm exact Phantom 4 Pro versus Pro V2.0 version, controller, battery health, charger, firmware and local flight permissions.
IGIDRONE verdict
The Phantom 4 Pro remains relevant to buyers whose workflow specifically benefits from its 1-inch camera and mechanical shutter. It should be evaluated as an older professional camera platform, not as a direct substitute for every current folding drone.
Manufacturer reference: DJI Phantom 4 Pro specifications.
Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Camera | 1-inch CMOS, 20 MP effective pixels; 24 mm equivalent, f/2.8–f/11 lens |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 4K up to 60fps (H.264); 4K up to 30fps (H.265); up to 100 Mbps |
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | Approx. 30 min (ideal conditions) minutes |
| Weight (g) | 1,388 g (battery and propellers included) g |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 10 m/s m/s |
| Obstacle Sensing | Forward, backward and downward vision systems; left/right infrared sensing in Beginner and Tripod modes only |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 72 km/h (S mode); 58 km/h (A mode); 50 km/h (P mode) m/s |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-06
Official Price (USD)
No public USD price was verified on the manufacturer’s official store during this check.
No current public USD price was verified in the official DJI US store pages checked for this review. This is not a claim that the model is discontinued.
For enterprise or discontinued models, contact the manufacturer for a current quotation. We do not substitute third-party seller prices.
Price checked: 2026-11-05
MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) | 1388 g |
|---|---|
| Diagonal Size (Propellers Excluded) | 350 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | S-mode: 6 m/s P-mode: 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | S-mode: 4 m/s P-mode: 3 m/s |
| Max Speed | S-mode: 45 mph (72 kph) A-mode: 36 mph (58 kph) P-mode: 31 mph (50 kph) |
| Max Pitch Angle | S-mode: 42° A-mode: 35° P-mode: 25° |
| Max Angular Speed | S-mode: 250°/s A-mode: 150°/s |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 19685 feet (6000 m) |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10 m/s |
| Max Flight Time | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Satellite Positioning Systems | GPS/GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with Vision Positioning) ±1.5 m (with GPS Positioning) |
Gimbal
| Stabilization | 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw) |
|---|---|
| Controllable Range | Pitch: -90° to +30° |
| Max Controllable Angular Speed | Pitch: 90°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.02° |
Vision System
| Vision System | Forward Vision System Backward Vision System Downward Vision System |
|---|---|
| Velocity Range | ≤31 mph (50 kph) at 6.6 ft (2 m) above ground |
| Altitude Range | 0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m) |
| Operating Range | 0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m) |
| Obstacle Sensory Range | 2 - 98 feet (0.7 - 30 m) |
| FOV | Forward: 60°(Horizontal), ±27°(Vertical) Backward: 60°(Horizontal), ±27°(Vertical) Downward: 70°(Front and Rear), 50°(Left and Right) |
| Measuring Frequency | Forward: 10 Hz Backward: 10 Hz Downward: 20 Hz |
| Operating Environment | Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux>15) |
Infrared Sensing System
| Obstacle Sensory Range | 0.6 - 23 feet (0.2 - 7 m) |
|---|---|
| FOV | 70° (Horizontal), ±10° (Vertical) |
| Measuring Frequency | 10 Hz |
| Operating Environment | Surface with diffuse reflection material, and reflectivity > 8% (such as wall, trees, humans, etc.) |
Camera
| Sensor | 1’’ CMOS Effective pixels: 20M |
|---|---|
| Lens | FOV 84° 8.8 mm/24 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 - f/11 auto focus at 1 m - ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video: 100 - 3200 (Auto) 100 - 6400 (Manual) Photo: 100 - 3200 (Auto) 100- 12800 (Manual) |
| Mechanical Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/2000 s |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/8000 s |
| Image Size | 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 5472 × 3648 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4864 × 3648 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 5472 × 3078 |
| PIV Image Size | 4096×2160(4096×2160 24/25/30/48/50p) 3840×2160(3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p) 2720×1530(2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p) 1920×1080(1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p) 1280×720(1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p) |
| Still Photography Modes | Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7/10/14 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Video Recording Modes | H.265 C4K:4096×2160 24/25/30p @100Mbps 4K:3840×2160 24/25/30p @100Mbps 2.7K:2720×1530 24/25/30p @65Mbps 2.7K:2720×1530 48/50/60p @80Mbps FHD:1920×1080 24/25/30p @50Mbps FHD:1920×1080 48/50/60p @65Mbps FHD:1920×1080 120p @100Mbps HD:1280×720 24/25/30p @25Mbps HD:1280×720 48/50/60p @35Mbps HD:1280×720 120p @60Mbps H.264 C4K:4096×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p @100Mbps 4K:3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p @100Mbps 2.7K:2720×1530 24/25/30p @80Mbps 2.7K:2720×1530 48/50/60p @100Mbps FHD:1920×1080 24/25/30p @60Mbps FHD:1920×1080 48/50/60 @80Mbps FHD:1920×1080 120p @100Mbps HD:1280×720 24/25/30p @30Mbps HD:1280×720 48/50/60p @45Mbps HD:1280×720 120p @80Mbps |
| Max Video Bitrate | 100 Mbps |
| Supported File Systems | FAT32 (≤32 GB); exFAT (>32 GB) |
| Photo | JPEG, DNG (RAW), JPEG + DNG |
| Video | MP4/MOV (AVC/H.264; HEVC/H.265) |
| Supported SD Cards | Micro SD Max Capacity: 128GB Write speed ≥15MB/s, Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Remote Controller
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 - 2.483 GHz and 5.725 - 5.825 GHz |
|---|---|
| Max Transmission Distance | 2.400 - 2.483 GHz (Unobstructed, free of interference) FCC: 4.3 mi (7 km) CE: 2.2 mi (3.5 km) SRRC: 2.5 mi (4 km) 5.725 - 5.825 GHz (Unobstructed, free of interference) FCC: 4.3 mi (7 km) CE: 1.2 mi (2 km) SRRC: 3.1 mi (5 km) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh LiPo 2S |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400 - 2.483 GHz FCC: 26 dBm CE: 17 dBm SRRC: 20 dBm MIC: 17 dBm 5.725 - 5.825 GHz FCC: 28 dBm CE: 14 dBm SRRC: 20 dBm MIC: - |
| Operating Current/Voltage | 1.2 A@7.4 V |
| Video Output Port | GL300E: HDMI GL300F: USB |
| Mobile Device Holder | GL300E: Built-in display device (5.5 inch screen, 1920×1080, 1000 cd/m2, Android system, 4 GB RAM＋16 GB ROM) GL300F: Tablets and smart phones |
Charger
| Voltage | 17.4 V |
|---|---|
| Rated Power | 100 W |
Intelligent Flight Battery
| Capacity | 5870 mAh |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 15.2 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 4S |
| Energy | 89.2 Wh |
| Net Weight | 468 g |
| Charging Temperature Range | 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) |
| Max Charging Power | 160 W |
App / Live View
| Mobile App | DJI GO 4 |
|---|---|
| Live View Working Frequency | 2.4 GHz ISM, 5.8 GHz ISM |
| Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps |
| Latency | Phantom 4 Pro: 220 ms (depending on conditions and mobile device) Phantom 4 Pro +：160 - 180 ms |
