New Guy.....with questions of course

[KMF294]

Hi everyone! I just registered on this site. I'm looking to purchase a drone for hobby purposes. Hoping to get some input and/advice on what to look at. I have read a few article and I am leaning towards the Phantom 3 for price reasons and ease of use. Any suggestions? What is the difference between the pro/standard/advanced models? Thanks in advance!

 

[msinger]

Welcome to Phantom Pilots!

What is the difference between the pro/standard/advanced models?

Here are the main things you should know about the Phantom 3 models:

Phantom 3 Standard (P3S):

• Uses Wi-Fi, so it has a shorter range (0.6 miles FCC or 0.31 miles CE)
• Distance might be cut shorter in highly populated areas due to interference from nearby Wi-Fi networks
  
• The remote controller is a lot more basic (many common functions can only be accessed in the DJI GO app)

Phantom 3 Advanced (P3A):

• Uses Lightbridge, so it has a longer range (3.1 miles FCC or 2.2 miles CE)
• Has downward sensors to help the P3A hold its position
  
• Has a much nicer remote controller (all of the major function have buttons on the remote controller)
  
• Camera is no better than the P3S's camera

Phantom 3 Professional (P3P):

• Uses Lightbridge, so it has a longer range (3.1 miles FCC or 2.2 miles CE)
• Has downward sensors to help the P3A hold its position
  
• Same remote controller as the P3A
  
• Camera is also able to record video in 4K
• Camera has a higher video bitrate (must-have if you're going to use FPV goggles)

For more information about these Phantom 3 models, check out the P3S specs, P3A specs, or the P3P specs.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Phantom Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in DJI quadcopter’s.

If you have the extra flow, go for the P3P, but they are all good choices.

 

[KMF294]

I picked up a P3P today from a local hobby shop that they were selling for an estate. They cannot find the charger, so if anyone has one they can part with I am interested.

Gonna take a lesson or two from the store and then dive in!!!!!!!!!!

 

[msinger]

If needed, here are a few places where you can buy a P3P battery charger:

• Amazon
• DJI
• eBay