DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

From £1589/$1729

www.dji.com WEIGHT: 1375g DIMENSIONS: 350mm

diagonal CONTROLLER: Yes VIDEO RESOLUTION: 4K 60fps CAMERA RESOLUTION: 20Mp BATTERY LIFE: 25 minutes (5870mah)

MAX RANGE: 7km/4.1mi)

MAX SPEED: 72kph/44.7mph

THE PHANTOM was a revolutionary product. Earlier versions included the first drone to feature a gimbal-stabilized camera. Its rugged body means that while it’s no longer the obvious choice for beginners or consumers (for whom folding products offer the same practicality), there’s a lot to appeal to aspiring pros.

The non-folding design does mean it’ll probably take up most of a specialist backpack. Redesigned props for quieter flight are definitely pleasing, and the new Ocusync radio system that makes 1080p video possible on the monitors is a plus (although it won’t work with older controllers).

There were concerns that this drone was going to be discontinued, but DJI confirmed that this superb drone is back in production. If you’ve already got an original Phantom 4 Pro, there’s little reason to upgrade to the V2.0. Otherwise, this is a great option if you have professional ambitions.

VERDICT

PROS: Large-sensor image quality; design classic; subject tracking CONS: Not cheap; feels bulky compared with other foldaways WE SAY: Big on size, quality and price, but likely too hefty for some