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DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:7 km

DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components

85%

7.2

Technical score

15%

8.5

Review score ( 8 · 7)

Review score 15% · 8.5 · based on 15 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 72% of drones
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

26%

7.0

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

8.1

Safety

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

▲Better than 70% of drones
8.5

Review score

Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Grades by review (15)
8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

11.1%

9.0

pcmag.com

11.1%

9.0

au.pcmag.com

≈ estimated
1

7.1%

9.5

gearlimits.com

Video reviews 4

4.4%

8.0

The Everyday Dad

4.4%

7.0

Dragon7 Drone Tech

4.4%

7.0

FlytPath

2.2%

7.0

iGyaan

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 81% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

26%

7.0

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

8.1

Safety

16%

7.1

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

7.2
Review score
Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Grades by review (15)
8 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

11.1%

9.0

pcmag.com

11.1%

9.0

au.pcmag.com

≈ estimated
1

7.1%

9.5

gearlimits.com

Video reviews 4

4.4%

8.0

The Everyday Dad

4.4%

7.0

Dragon7 Drone Tech

4.4%

7.0

FlytPath

2.2%

7.0

iGyaan

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 72.3% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.6
Max flight time
30 min
Max flight time
30 min
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 30 min, longer than 65% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
7 km
Max flight distance
7 km
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 7 km, farther than 69.1% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
18.06 m/s
Max flight speed
18.06 m/s
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 18.06 m/s, faster than 77.2% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
10 m/s
Max wind resistance
10 m/s
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10 m/s, lower than 59.7% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,000 m
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 5,000 m, higher than 67.9% of drones and equal to 10.5% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.3", smaller than 52.8% of drones and equal to 12% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12.35 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.35 MP
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12.35 MP, higher than 59.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 60 Mbps, lower than 75% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/downward
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/downward
▲ Better than 76% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/backward/downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 75.9% and the same as that of 5.5%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
7 km
Max transmission distance
7 km
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 7 km, farther than 68.4% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
170 ms
Transmission latency
170 ms
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 170 ms, higher than 63.4% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Video transmission system
OcuSync
Video transmission system
OcuSync
▲ Better than 72% of models
This drone uses OcuSync for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 71.8% and the same as that used by 0.5%.
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,830 mAh
Battery capacity
3,830 mAh
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,830 mAh, larger than 80.3% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
43.6 Wh
Battery energy
43.6 Wh
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 43.6 Wh, higher than 76.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
80 min
Charging time
80 min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
743 g
Weight
743 g
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 743 g, heavier than 78.4% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Mavic Pro Platinum vs the average drone

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  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool vs Normal
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 1,630 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,830 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3830 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,830 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 3.06 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18.06 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18.1 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    18.06 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 6 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    7 km
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (7 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    7 km vs 1 km
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • 8.3% better value for money
    DJI Mavic Pro Platinum has better value for money than the average drone (7.64 vs 7.1).
    7.64 vs 7.06
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 3.06 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18.06 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18.1 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    18.06 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 6 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    7 km
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (7 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    7 km vs 1 km
  • 1,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    5,000 m
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (5000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    5,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Vivid, Pro, True Color, Film, Cool vs Normal
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone uses contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    contrast AF (CDAF) + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 4 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    8
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (8 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, Terrain Follow, Course Lock, Home Lock
    8 vs 4
  • 2.98x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    743 g
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (743 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    743 g vs 249 g
  • 2.5 m/s faster tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    15 m/s
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a higher speed than the average drone (15 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    Tracking-speed evidence is limited or mixed for this model.
    15 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 6 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    7 km
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (7 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    7 km vs 1 km
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI GO 4
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone uses the DJI GO 4 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI GO 4 vs HS FPV
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1,630 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,830 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3830 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,830 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 26.42 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    43.6 Wh
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (43.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    43.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 3.02x higher weight
    Weight
    743 g
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (743 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    743 g vs 246 g
  • 0.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 6 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2017 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 40 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    170 ms
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (170 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    170 ms vs 130 ms
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 2.2x more expensive
    DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is more expensive than the average drone (£440 vs £200).
    £440 vs £200
  • 0.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 6 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2017 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 11.2 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    78.8 °
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (78.8 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    78.8 ° vs 90 °
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.2
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.2 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.2 vs f/2
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4000 x 3000 px
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 40 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    170 ms
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (170 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    170 ms vs 130 ms
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    OcuSync
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone uses OcuSync for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    OcuSync vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 3.02x higher weight
    Weight
    743 g
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (743 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    743 g vs 246 g
  • 22.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    85 mm
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (85 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    85 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    platinum
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This drone comes in platinum, while the average drone comes in gray.
    platinum vs gray
  • 30 mm longer body length
    Length
    305 mm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (305 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    305 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Dragon7 Drone Tech
≈ estimated
18/11/2017
Flight-time test · own flights with battery and return-home checks
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum manages 30 minutes in the air, but only in calm air with a fresh battery.
8.0
The Everyday Dad
≈ estimated
10/11/2017
Hands-on review · full battery test and noise assessment
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is worth buying mainly for its quieter flight, though battery life falls short of the advertised 30 minutes.
7.0
FlytPath
≈ estimated
29/10/2017
Battery compatibility test · return-to-home and hand catching
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum works with older Mavic Pro batteries, with no errors or warnings in flight.
7.0
iGyaan
≈ estimated
14/12/2017
First flight · unboxing and setup
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum has clearly quieter propellers but no rear obstacle sensors; detailed testing is promised later.
9.0
The Everyday Dad
≈ estimated
20/10/2017
First impressions · first flight and noise test
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is much better than expected, especially how quiet it is, which impressed even a sceptic.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers like how quiet and portable it is, with decent flight time, but most see little real upgrade over the original.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
04/09/2019
Expert review · Quieter upgrade
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a quieter, longer-flying version of the folding Mavic Pro, though it still needs a phone and only senses obstacles ahead.
9.5
gearlimits.com
≈ estimated
19/09/2018
Hands-on test · Quieter upgrade
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a quieter, slightly longer-flying Mavic Pro, but it has the same camera and software and falls short of 30 minutes.
9.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
05/09/2019
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a portable, quieter version of the Mavic Pro with steady 4K footage and forward obstacle avoidance, though the changes are small.
8.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
13/10/2017
Expert review · Model update
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a quieter, longer-flying version of the Mavic Pro that suits new buyers, but its camera is unchanged, so owners have little reason to upgrade.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
14/09/2017
Expert review · Model update
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a stable, portable 4K drone that flies quieter and longer than the original, but its obstacle sensing and camera sensor trail newer models.
8.0
phpics.ch
≈ estimated
08/07/2018
Field test · Aerial photography
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a well-built, quiet and compact camera drone, but good footage needs RAW, hand-set exposure and practice, plus extra batteries for longer shoots.
8.2
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
02/11/2018
Expert review · Quieter upgrade
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a quieter, longer-flying and very portable Mavic Pro, but its camera is unchanged from the original.
9.0
dronewatch.nl
≈ estimated
30/11/2017
Noise test · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a noticeably quieter Mavic Pro with 30-minute flights, suited to pilots who want low noise, though its upgrades over the original are small.
gearlimits.com
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

  • Significantly quieter operation due to new 8331 propellers and ESCs
  • Extended flight time of up to 30 minutes per charge
  • Extremely portable, folding design that fits in small camera bags
  • Reliable 4K video quality and 12MP RAW/JPG still photography
  • Robust OcuSync transmission system with up to 7km range
  • Effective forward and downward obstacle avoidance sensors
  • Stable flight performance even in moderate wind conditions

What we don't like about DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

  • Higher price point compared to the standard Mavic Pro
  • Frequent and sometimes mandatory firmware updates
  • Requires a compatible smartphone for the full flight experience
  • Propellers can occasionally appear in the frame during high-speed Sport mode
  • Camera sensor (1/2.3-inch) is less capable in low light compared to larger sensor drones
  • Obstacle avoidance is only forward-facing, offering no protection for sideways or backward flight
  • The camera's protective plastic bubble can cause glare or reflections if left on during flight

Verdict

The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a highly portable, folding quadcopter that significantly improves upon its predecessor with a 60% noise power reduction (4dB) and an extended flight time of up to 30 minutes. It features a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor capable of capturing 12MP RAW/JPEG stills and UHD 4K video at 30fps, stabilized by a compact 3-axis mechanical gimbal. Its OcuSync transmission system provides a long-range control distance of up to 7km with a 1080p/720p live feed, supported by a flight autonomy system with 5 vision sensors for forward obstacle avoidance. Key pros include its ultra-compact design, quiet operation, and reliable transmission, while main cons include a relatively high price point, frequent firmware updates, and the reliance on a smartphone for the full flight experience.

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