Drone Identification

[Sorin']

I recently purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone. There was very little information given about it other than the as said Phantom 4 Black drone in case like new. How do I know for sure what model it is, version etc...? First time flier! Thanks all.

UPDATE...I may have found it. Could be the Special Edition Black version once sold exclusively Best Buy? The only thing that is confusing me is it looks like the bottom/gimble assembly was white. Mine is a grayish color.

 

[PhantomFandom]

I recently purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone. There was very little information given about it other than the as said Phantom 4 Black drone in case like new. How do I know for sure what model it is, version etc...? First time flier! Thanks all.

UPDATE...I may have found it. Could be the Special Edition Black version once sold exclusively Best Buy? The only thing that is confusing me is it looks like the bottom/gimble assembly was white. Mine is a grayish color.

If it is black then it is most likely the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian. It was a special edition but bot sold only by Best Buy. It was widely available. No difference from the Phantom 4 Pro other than the shell color.

As a new pilot I would recommend scoping it out and testing it with an experienced pilot at your side. Otherwise you don't even know what to look for or what to test. It could be a great unit or it could be something not worth buying. Never purchase without a test flight. That's my opinion. Some do purchase over the Internet sight-unseen but I think that's a risky proposition.

Good luck !! It's a wonderful drone. Still one of my favorites.

 

[Starz]

DJI did produce a phantom 4 black. Not tons of them around. The serial number will possibly give you a clue. Will also tell you a production date.

DJI SERIAL DECODER

tools.retroroms.info

 

[Starz]

The dollar amount you paid may also be a clue.

 

[dronesky]

Phantom black the motors are silver Obsidian motors are black

 

[Sorin']

If it is black then it is most likely the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian. It was a special edition but bot sold only by Best Buy. It was widely available. No difference from the Phantom 4 Pro other than the shell color.

As a new pilot I would recommend scoping it out and testing it with an experienced pilot at your side. Otherwise you don't even know what to look for or what to test. It could be a great unit or it could be something not worth buying. Never purchase without a test flight. That's my opinion. Some do purchase over the Internet sight-unseen but I think that's a risky proposition.

Good luck !! It's a wonderful drone. Still one of my favorites.

Thank you for the information

 

[Sorin']

DJI did produce a phantom 4 black. Not tons of them around. The serial number will possibly give you a clue. Will also tell you a production date.

DJI SERIAL DECODER

tools.retroroms.info

I will look it up. Thank you.

 

[Starz]

Remember, DJI does not use the letter “o”. Those will be a zero.

 

[Sorin']

Remember, DJI does not use the letter “o”. Those will be a zero.

I put in the SN and it came back as model Unknown?

 

[Starz]

Normal. Sometimes it will be identified and sometimes not. But it will get you the production date.

 

[Sorin']

Normal. Sometimes it will be identified and sometimes not. But it will get you the production date.

It actually showed the production date as 4/17/2027, lol. I will try contacting DJI and see what they say?
Thank you.

 

[Starz]

A picture of your aircraft would possibly solve this.
DJI can be difficult at times.

 

[Sorin']

A picture of your aircraft would possibly solve this.
DJI can be difficult at times.

I will see if I can get a couple and upload them. Thanks

 

[Starz]

Model number on the back of the controller will help also.

 

[Sorin']

Model number on the back of the controller will help also.

GL300C is the model# on the controller

 

[Starz]

Must be a p4 of some kind. P4P uses a GL300F.

 

[dronesky]

GL300C is the model# on the controller

That's Phantom 4 black model not a Obsidian 4

 

[Starz]

Could be just a P4 that someone painted.

 

[dronesky]

Could be just a P4 that someone painted.

This is what DJI produced seen a few

DJI Phantom 4 Black Limited Edition 4K Quadcopter - Very Little Use- Mint | eBay

Condition is Used. Very well cared for.

www.ebay.com

4K DJI Phantom 4 Black Limited Edition With Controller, Extra Battery, & Charger | eBay

Rule the sky with the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Drone. Condition is Used. DJI Foam Case. Male Micro USB to Female USB adapter.

www.ebay.com

 

[Sorin']

This is what DJI produced seen a few

DJI Phantom 4 Black Limited Edition 4K Quadcopter - Very Little Use- Mint | eBay

Condition is Used. Very well cared for.

www.ebay.com

4K DJI Phantom 4 Black Limited Edition With Controller, Extra Battery, & Charger | eBay

Rule the sky with the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Drone. Condition is Used. DJI Foam Case. Male Micro USB to Female USB adapter.

www.ebay.com

This is the same one I have. I guess it' s just a limited edition phantom 4. Nothing special...I sure appreciate your help.