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DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,500Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:4K/60 fpsMax transmission distance:10 km

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

85%

7.5

Technical score

15%

8.2

Review score ( 5 · 5)

Review score 15% · 8.2 · based on 10 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 79% of drones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 78% of models
Score components

26%

7.7

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

8.3

Safety

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

▲Better than 78% of drones
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 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 59% of models
Grades by review (10)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 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 2
✓ explicit
2

15.6%

8.0

cameralabs.com

15.6%

8.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 4

6.3%

8.0

Carl Culpepper Images

6.3%

7.0

Mihail Svilenov

3.1%

9.0

Air Photography

3.1%

9.0

Bill The Drone Reviewer

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 59% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

26%

7.7

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

8.3

Safety

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

7.5
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 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 59% of models
Grades by review (10)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 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 2
✓ explicit
2

15.6%

8.0

cameralabs.com

15.6%

8.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 4

6.3%

8.0

Carl Culpepper Images

6.3%

7.0

Mihail Svilenov

3.1%

9.0

Air Photography

3.1%

9.0

Bill The Drone Reviewer

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

2.6

Price

6.1
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
10 km
Max flight distance
10 km
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 10 km, farther than 72.9% of drones and equal to 5.5% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
20 m/s
Max flight speed
20 m/s
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 20 m/s, faster than 81.7% of drones and equal to 6.3% 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)
6,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
6,000 m
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 6,000 m, higher than 81.3% of drones and equal to 12.7% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
▲ Better than 79% of models
This drone records video at 4K/60 fps, higher than 79.2% of drones and equal to 6.4% 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"
Sensor size
1"
▲ Better than 84% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1", larger than 84.3% of drones and equal to 8.3% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, higher than 64% of drones and equal to 9.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% 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/left/right
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/downward/left/right
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/backward/downward/left/right directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 81.9% and the same as that of 0.5%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
10 km
Max transmission distance
10 km
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 10 km, farther than 75.5% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
220 ms
Transmission latency
220 ms
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 220 ms, higher than 87.3% of drones and equal to 5.6% of drones.
Video transmission system
OcuSync 2.0
Video transmission system
OcuSync 2.0
▲ Better than 73% of models
This drone uses OcuSync 2.0 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 72.8% and the same as that used by 2.1%.
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
5,870 mAh
Battery capacity
5,870 mAh
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 5,870 mAh, larger than 92.2% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Battery energy
89.2 Wh
Battery energy
89.2 Wh
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 89.2 Wh, higher than 95.9% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
▲ Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
1,375 g
Weight
1,375 g
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 1,375 g, heavier than 96.9% 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 Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 vs the average drone

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  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1"
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1" vs 1/2.3"
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 72.02 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    89.2 Wh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (89.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    89.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 3,670 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,870 mAh
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5870 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    5,870 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 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.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 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
  • 9 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 5 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    20 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 9 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 5 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    20 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 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
  • 2,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    6,000 m
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (6000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    6,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 1 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    6 m/s
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs faster than the average drone (6 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum ascent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    6 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1"
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Mechanical shutter
    Mechanical shutter
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone has a mechanical shutter, while the average drone does not.
  • 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 color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Cinelike
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Cinelike color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Cinelike vs Normal
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone uses autofocus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus 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.
  • 8 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 6,400 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 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.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Follow Me, Spotlight, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, Terrain Follow, Course Lock, Home Lock, Draw
    10 vs 4
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    Available via firmware update.
  • 5.52x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    1,375 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (1375 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    1,375 g vs 249 g
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 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.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 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
  • 72.02 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    89.2 Wh
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (89.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    89.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 3,670 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,870 mAh
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5870 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    5,870 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 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
  • 5.59x higher weight
    Weight
    1,375 g
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (1375 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    1,375 g vs 246 g
  • 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
  • 90 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    220 ms
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (220 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    220 ms vs 130 ms
  • 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
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 110.22 mm taller body height
    Height
    172.72 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (172.7 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    172.72 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    May 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 15.5% worse value for money
    DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.11 vs 7.1).
    6.11 vs 7.06
  • 7.5x more expensive
    DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is more expensive than the average drone (£1,500 vs £200).
    £1,500 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
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    May 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/60 fps
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 6 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    84 °
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (84 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    84 ° vs 90 °
  • 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.
  • 90 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    220 ms
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (220 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    220 ms vs 130 ms
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    OcuSync 2.0
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone uses OcuSync 2.0 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    OcuSync 2.0 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 5.59x higher weight
    Weight
    1,375 g
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (1375 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    1,375 g vs 246 g
  • 110.22 mm taller body height
    Height
    172.72 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (172.7 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    172.72 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 57.78 mm wider width
    Width
    298.78 mm
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (298.8 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    298.78 mm vs 241 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Carl Culpepper Images
≈ estimated
09/05/2020
Long-term review · over a year of ownership
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is older and has some flaws, but it is still a great drone and well worth the money in 2020.
7.0
Mihail Svilenov
≈ estimated
30/03/2020
Impressions · pros and cons after a few weeks of flying
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 suits commercial work, but it is a weaker all-round choice for everyday flying.
9.0
Air Photography
≈ estimated
18/01/2020
Relaunch review · value and buying advice
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is still a strong buy in 2020 for image quality, if portability is not a priority.
9.0
Bill The Drone Reviewer
≈ estimated
21/03/2019
First flight · precision landing and hands-on flying
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 landed right on target, and its very responsive controls need only small stick inputs.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
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Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers love the image quality, mechanical shutter and clean live feed, but find it big and heavy, with weak support and updates.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
28/09/2020
Expert review · Upgraded V2.0 model
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 suits professional work, with quieter propellers and 4K 60fps video, but at 1,375g it's bulky and less portable.
8.0
cameralabs.com
✓ explicit
13/08/2018
Expert review · Pro camera drone
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is a pro drone whose 1-inch sensor captures sharp 4K 60fps video, but it's fairly loud and bulkier than foldable rivals.
9.5
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
03/08/2018
Upgrade review · Pro camera drone
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is a clear upgrade on the original, with top image quality and a reliable signal, but its non-folding body and discontinued status limit it.
8.0
drone-zone.de
✓ explicit
29/11/2020
Expert review · Pro aerial imaging
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 suits pro aerial imaging with excellent image quality and a stable long-range link, though its non-folding body and aging platform hold it back.
8.0
clubic.com
✓ explicit
08/07/2020
Expert review · Pro camera drone
Verdict
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 suits professional mapping and filming with stable flight, but its heavy, non-folding body and discontinued status count against it.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

  • Superior camera quality featuring a 1-inch 20MP sensor, mechanical shutter, and 4K/60fps video
  • Excellent flight stability and wind resistance, even in gusts up to 30 mph
  • Advanced OcuSync 2.0 transmission provides a stable connection and long control range up to 4.3 miles
  • Comprehensive obstacle avoidance with 5-directional sensing for increased safety
  • Reduced flight noise compared to previous models due to new aerodynamic propellers
  • Professional feature set including adjustable aperture (f/2.8-f/11) and mechanical shutter to eliminate rolling shutter

What we don't like about DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

  • Large and bulky design that lacks the portability of newer folding drones like the Mavic series
  • High total weight (1,375g) requires FAA registration and can be cumbersome to transport
  • Occasional software and hardware issues, including reports of GPS drifting and frequent compass calibration needs
  • Higher price point compared to newer, more compact consumer-focused alternatives
  • No internal water resistance, making it unsafe to fly in rain
  • Older battery technology that, while providing ~30 minutes of flight, is significantly heavier than newer models

Verdict

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is a professional-grade quadcopter featuring a 1-inch 20MP CMOS sensor capable of recording 4K video at 60fps and 100Mbps bitrate. Its primary characteristics include an upgraded OcuSync 2.0 HD transmission system for 1080p live streaming up to 7km (8km in some regions), a mechanical shutter to eliminate rolling distortion, and an optimized propulsion system with 9455S low-noise propellers that reduce aircraft noise by up to 4dB (60%). Main pros include its highly stable 3-axis gimbal, comprehensive 5-directional obstacle sensing, and a 30-minute maximum flight time at speeds reaching 72 kph. However, notable cons include its bulky, non-foldable design compared to newer compact models and its relatively high price point.

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