DJI Phantom 3 STANDARD is Released for $699

We all expected that (due to the previously released Phantom-3 model-names) a Standard edition would eventually be released. I'm no DJI expert, but it looks like the main difference between the Standard and Advanced/Professional is the RC-radio and non-Lightbridge video transmission system ... it seems more like the Phantom-2 (but still a bit better).


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Compare the Phantom  Series	Phantom 3 Pro./Adv.	Phantom 3 Standard	Phantom 2 Vision+
Price	USD $999 (Advanced) USD $1,259 (Professional)	USD $699	Discontinued
Created For	High-level aerial photography and cinematography	Beginners & First-time pilots	Beginners & First-time pilots
In The Box	1. Phantom 3 Professional or Advanced Aircraft 2. Phantom 3 Pro./Adv. Remote Controller 3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal 4. Built-in Camera Captures 4K (Pro) or HD (Adv) video & 12.4M Photos 5. DJI Lightbridge Video Downlink, 2km range 6. 4S 15.2V 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery 7. Four Pairs of Propellers	1. Phantom3 Aircraft 2. Phantom 3 Standard Remote Controller 3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal 4. Built-in HD Camera Captures 1080p HD video & 12M Photo 5. 2.4G WiFi Video Downlink, 1km range 6. 4S 15.2V 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery 7. Four Pairs of Propellers	1. Phantom2 Aircraft 2. Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller 3. 3-Axis Camera Stabilization Gimbal 4. Built-in HD Camera Captures HD Video & 14M Photos 5. External 2.4G WiFi Video Downlink, 700m range 6. 3S 11.1V 5200mAh Intelligent Flight Battery 7. Four Pairs of Propellers
Aircraft
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers)	350 mm	350 mm	350 mm
Weight: (Including Battery and Propellers)	1280 g	1216 g	1242 g
LiPo Battery	4S, 15.2V, 68WH 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery	4S, 15.2V, 68WH 4480mAh Intelligent Flight Battery	3S, 11.1V, 57WH 5200mAh Intelligent Flight Battery
Charger	Remote and Flight Battery Charger Professional: 100W Charger Advanced: 57W Charger	57W Flight Battery Charger Remote is charged via USB	50W Flight Battery Charger Remote is charged via USB
Flight Time	About 23 mins	About 25 mins	About 23 mins
Max. Flight Speed	16m/s	16m/s	15m/s
Positioning Module
Outdoors Positioning Module	GPS+GLONASS Dual Positioning Module	GPS Positioning Module	GPS Positioning Module
Vision Positioning Module	Vision Positioning System with ultrasonic sensors (Position holding without GPS)	No	No
Hover Accuracy	Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m	Vertical: +/- 0.5 m Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m	Vertical: +/-0.8m Horizontal: +/- 2.5m
Camera
Sensor	Sony Exmor R BSI 1/2.3", Effective pixels 12.4M (Total pixels 12.76M)	Panasonic Smart FSI 1/2.3", Effective pixels 12M (Total pixels 12M)	Aptina 1/2.3 ", Effective pixels14M
Video Resolution	Phantom 3 Professional UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Phantom 3 Advanced FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60	2.7Kp30（29.997）（2704*1520) FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60	FHD: 1080p30 and 720p
Max. Image Size	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000	4384 × 3288
Lens	FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ∞	FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ∞	FOV 140° f/2.8 focus at ∞
Filter Ring	Yes, Removable to Allow for ND Filters	No	No
Remote Controller & Video Downlink
Dedicated Buttons on Remote Return Home Button Yes Return Home Switch No Video Recoding Button Yes No No Shutter Button Yes No No Playback Button Yes No No Flight Mode Switch Yes Yes Yes Gimbal Dial Yes Yes Yes 2 Dedicated Customizable buttons Yes No No
Max Transmission Distance	2000 m (outdoors and unobstructed)	CE：500m FCC：1000m (outdoors and unobstructed)	CE：400m FCC：800m (outdoors and unobstructed)
Video Transmission System	Built-in DJI Lightbridge Video Downlink	Built-in DJI WiFi Video Downlink	External DJI WiFi Video Downlink
Video Transmission Distance	2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)	FCC: 1000m CE: 500m (outdoors and unobstructed, flight altitude 120m)	500-700m (outdoors and unobstructed)
Max. Video Bitrate	Phantom 3 Professional：10Mbps Phantom 3 Advanced：2Mbps	2Mbps	500Kbps
Max FPV Preview Quality:	HD 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)	HD 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)	SD 480P @ 30fps(depending on conditions and mobile device)
App
Mobile App	DJI GO	DJI GO	DJI VISION
Intelligent Flight Modes	Follow Me Point of Interest Waypoints Course Lock Home Lock	Follow Me Point of Interest Waypoints Course Lock Home Lock	Course Lock Home Lock Ground Station

 

1.         Max Transmission Distance was measured in a test environment and is for reference only. Actual values may vary depending on local flight conditions.
2.         Max Flight Time was measured in a test environment and is for reference only. Actual values may vary depending on local flight conditions.

Here is some sample Phantom-3 Standard footage. If you are looking for an entry-level, pre-built quad, and Aerial Photography (AP) is all you are really into ... it's looking pretty good. If your connection supports it, try 1080p and full-screen.

Anyone else notice how stable the train-station video was?