VERDICT / The Phantom 2 Vision+ drone is little but sturdy. It is a serious UAV that takes phenomenal images from spectacular heights.

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Now it is time to talk about the camera itself in a bit far more detail. Lately released, the Zenmuse X5 is an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds mount with a 16MP sensor capable of capturing ultra-large-definition 4K video. The included lens is a 15mm f/one.seven DJI brand prime lens, but it can be swapped out for a number of unique lenses compatible with the Micro 4 Thirds mounting method. These lenses incorporate the Hubsan X4 H107d Australia Panasonic Lumix 15mm, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12mm, and, of course, the DJI MFT 15mm.

DJI's Phantom has been our favored model of drone for the final handful of many years, but this most recent edition doesn't just hold onto the mantle as the greatest unit you can purchase. By adding laptop or computer vision and thoroughly autonomous capabilities, the Phantom 4 has dramatically raised the bar on what is possible with a client caliber camera drone, both for total amateurs who want to start flying and for pros who are crafting complicated and hazardous shots.