DJI Phantom 4 - Obstacle Avoidance and Subject Tracking

/

DJI has announced the Phantom 4 - The first drone with some serious intelligence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjHBuMmwUqg

Highlight features of the Phantom 4

  • 5 cameras act as the eyes
  • On board software constructs a 3d model of the world as it flies
  • Uses model to avoid obstacles/crashing.
  • More stable hovering
  • Tap fly feature smooths out panning movements for smoother cinematic capture
  • Combine tap fly plus obstacle avoidance to get shots close smooth shots close to buildings, people without fear of crashing into something/someone.
  • Active Track - Trace a circle around your subject  - mountain biker, car, runner and the drone will automatically track and keep  the subject in frame.  - Active track is capable of close flying - just 4-5 feet from subject.
  • Sport mode enables 35-45MPH speeds.
  • battery life is 28 minutes

Dji phantom 4

$1,399 Available to purchase now from DJI.com and Apple.com

More from The Verge