What is your opinion, is the P4 worth it?

[Mark The Droner]

I am shocked by the poll results. But then again, this is the P3 forum. I wonder if it would be different in the P4 forum?

 

[t2adze]

I am shocked by the poll results. But then again, this is the P3 forum. I wonder if it would be different in the P4 forum?

People are afraid of changes. Expensive changes especially! )))

 

[AdvRider]

I am shocked by the poll results. But then again, this is the P3 forum. I wonder if it would be different in the P4 forum?

I think people will always be disappointed with range/endurance regardless of how long the P3/P4 flys...just human nature. Regardless, both are amazing feats of technology. I do wish DJI would be entirely honest with their specifications....especially flight endurance. After all, these are aircraft. Overstating performance of an aircraft, especially fuel/battery burn rates is not a good corporate practice. For DJI, it invites the potential for needless litigation. If I was the CEO of any aircraft manufacturing operation, all performance numbers would be extra conservative....it's bad business to have aircraft prematurely running out of fuel....especially when a new buyer thinks they are going to get 28 minutes out of the P4. Many new buyers don't read these forums, I.e., my first DJI product was a gift...I just read the manual and assumed it was good for the stated flight time.

 

[borgqueenx]

no its not worth it over the P3. The battery flies exactly the same time in my experience and the range is about 2/3 of what the phantom 3 has. The additional features are fun though but not worth the price increase.

 

[Jeriami]

I greatly appreciate everyone input, this has made it a lot easier for me to make my decision based on everyone's personal experience & facts on the P4 vs P3, the poll results speak for themselves & it appears that the P3 surely would be a better investment to make at this time!

 

[Ghost Rider]

If it's a matter of money, buy the P3A. It's a great machine. If you're able to spend the extra though, the P4 has a lot of nice improvements. If you have the chance, go somewhere (like an Apple store) and check them out in person.

It has exactly two improvements over the Advanced. The faster charger and 4K vs. 2.7K. I wouldn't classify that as "a lot" of improvement.

As far as the question at hand, for me, I will stick to the Advanced until I find a need for 4K. I have enough batteries to do what I need so a faster charger doesn't matter to me.

I like the dual IMUs in the P4 but I'm not seeing where I would benefit from the image positioning and collision avoidance. And even though I prefer the look of the Phantom 3 over the 4, that doesn't matter as much to me.

The P3A or P is just as capable and smooth and all that as the P4. I like that the props lock on. That is the one clear thing I really see as a benefit.

 

[m0j0]

It has exactly two improvements over the Advanced. .

I think that statement is a bit short sided. Here are a few.

- faster
- better shell
- refined body, gimbal carrier is covered
- avoidance system
- battery last longer - not by much but still is better
- does shoot 120fps - bitrate is low but still an option
- flight modes tracking etc.
- dual IMU
- dual compass
- locking props

There are more. You or I might not think they are worth the upgrade but let's not misrepresent the facts. Doing so almost reads like jealousy and sour grapes.



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[msinger]

I am shocked by the poll results

It would be interesting to know how many of the voters own both a P3 and P4. I suspect many have never flown a P4.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I think that statement is a bit short sided. Here are a few.

- faster
- better shell
- refined body, gimbal carrier is covered
- avoidance system
- battery last longer - not by much but still is better
- does shoot 120fps - bitrate is low but still an option
- flight modes tracking etc.
- dual IMU
- dual compass
- locking props

There are more. You or I might not think they are worth the upgrade but let's not misrepresent the facts. Doing so almost reads like jealousy and sour grapes.



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Dude, I was talking about the P3A and P3P. Not the P4. If I wanted to buy a P4, I would.

 

[msinger]

It has exactly two improvements over the Advanced. The faster charger and 4K vs. 2.7K. I wouldn't classify that as "a lot" of improvement.

I guess you're talking about the P3A vs the P3P? I meant the P4 has a lot of improvements over the P3.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I guess you're talking about the P3A vs the P3P? I meant the P4 has a lot of improvements over the P3.

Yes. That's what I was referring to. I misread what you were saying.

 

[m0j0]

Dude, I was talking about the P3A and P3P. Not the P4. If I wanted to buy a P4, I would.

I misunderstood.


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[Ghost Rider]

I misunderstood.


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I started the confusion.

 

[Mark The Droner]

I'm completely baffled

 

[msinger]

I'm completely baffled

Well, you should go buy a P4 already. You're two birds behind

 

[Mark The Droner]

I know

 

[Jeriami]

Well, you should go buy a P4 already. You're two birds behind

Do you have a P4? If so, have you noticed a reduction in distance, if you have traveled to your limits that is?

 

[msinger]

Do you have a P4? If so, have you noticed a reduction in distance, if you have traveled to your limits that is?

I do have a P4, but I don't do long distance flights. The only thing I noticed flight-wise is it's a little more stable when hovering in place and sport mode is scary fast. I was most impressed by the design changes.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I need to see one in person. My buddy just bought one but we've both been too busy to get together since it arrived. I'm not keen on the looks of the P4 but I like the streamlined design. And the performance would be cool.

 

[Jeriami]

I do have a P4, but I don't do long distance flights. The only thing I noticed flight-wise is it's a little more stable when hovering in place and sport mode is scary fast. I was most impressed by the design changes.

Gotcha, thank you that helps a lot! Do you know if there is a difference in the FPV quality/HD capability of the P3P vs the P3A?

& is there a difference in FPV quality/hd capability in the P3A or P3P vs the P4?