Platinum mavic

DJI just unveiled three new products at the IFA 2017 tech show in Berlin. There are two new overhauls to existing drones and a brand new “sphere mode.” The new drones it is bringing out are mainly cosmetic updates to older versions, but there are some new features and specs thrown into the mix. DJI Mavic Pro Platinum First up is the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum edition. Taking all of the previous features of the Mavic Pro, the Platinum version will build on what previously “revolutionized personal flight.” Aimed at travelers, amateur photographers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts, the Mavic Pro Platinum boasts an increased flight time totaling 30 minutes. That’s alongside a 60% reduction in the noise produced, and the compact body has been designed with an attractive platinum-colored shell. New electronic speed controllers and freshly designed propellers are the cause of the increased flight time and quieter operation, and they’re also compatible with the current Mavic Pro. Oh, and don’t forget the 4K stabilized camera, 7km range, innovative FlightAutonomy technology which senses obstacles up to 15 meters away, and a range of intelligent flight modes. More information about the Mavic Pro Platinum is available on the DJI website. DJI Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian In what DJI is calling the “professional drone photographer’s perfect tool,” the iconic Phantom 4 Pro drone is coming back with a new “professional appearance.” One thing’s for sure: this new drone oozes quality and prowess. Its sleek matte-gray Obsidian color shell features a magnesium, electroplated and anti-fingerprint coated gimbal. To create this took “a higher standard manufacturing technique.” The drone will come with a large 1-inch CMOS sensor and 4K recording at 60fps. It offers “intelligent performance” and a “powerful imaging system.” More information about the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian is available on the DJI

I own a Mavic Pro (original) and when the platinum was released, it made me consider getting it, but after examining all the details, I decided not to.There were rumors throughout 2017 that DJI was set to unveil the Mavic Pro 2 somewhere around September. The bad news is that it didn’t happen yet. Update: It happened in 2018 and I got it, but I’ll mention that later!The “good news” however is that a “modified” version of the Mavic Pro called the “Platinum” version had come out instead in 2017. How good is it compared to the original drone? Well in this article, we’ll compare both models. In truth, there is HARDLY any difference and if you already own the regular model like I do, then in my opinion there is very little to no benefit to getting this “upgraded” one because honestly, there aren’t really any major upgrades to talk about. The ones that are such as the propellers, can be purchased separately and clipped onto the original Mavic, but I’ll get into those details shortly. So what’s really new or different about the Mavic Pro Platinum version? 4 things: 1) The color (skin). It is obviously, platinum. Supposedly this is supposed to make the drone a bit more “Durable” but the weight of it is completely the same as the original so I fail to see how there’s any durability argument to be made. If you like the new color, you’ll also like the added word “platinum” on one of the wings.2) The propellers. Ok, so this is what I found to be MOST interesting because these wings are very different from the regular ones and because of this, the drone is much quieter as a result. By DJI’s own report, the drone itself is supposed to be

There’s a big difference in sound, but as it pulls away, you will notice it disappear faster than with the normal propellers. Get the propellers here.So my theory about the propellers being the big difference in flight time was half right, and indeed the Mavic Pro platinum’s new ESC feature does add to it, but we’re talking ONLY a minute.Though I didn’t test this (because I don’t have the platinum model), I suspect that if I were to put the REGULAR Mavic Pro propellers on the platinum model, that it would hinder the flight time by 1-2 minutes. So my position on the platinum model has not changed, it’s only real, major advantage is it’s color. In terms of quality, this model has a minuscule advantage over the regular one, so minuscule that it doesn’t make sense to get it if you already have the regular one and if not, then yes, it’s a good model to have if it’s your FIRST Mavic.

An easy investment for any owner of the original or new drone model.Now if you DON’T own a regular Mavic:And you like the new color/frame, you can certainly pay up a little more than a $100 and get this one. Or:If you are absolutely addicted to collecting drones, and another $1,100 means nothing to you, then I suppose you can also get it. For me personally, I’d rather save the $1,100+ for the Mavic Pro 2 when it comes out and/or any future DJI models. I just don’t see the point in getting this if you already own the original. Like I said, the only thing that I will absolutely get, to test out are the new propellers. That is what interests me most and also added to that, I will also test how much quieter they’ll make my original model. I cannot wait to test this!Scoring the Mavic Pro Platinum version:Like the original: 80 out of 100 points. Conclusions on the Mavic Pro Platinum model:I gave the original model 95 out of 100 points and consider it to be an AWESOME drone. I love it. The platinum in my opinion scores the exact same thing because I feel the only difference maker are the propellers and that’s an external feature that I can buy separately, put on the original one and get the better flight time and a quieter flight like I said before.The propellers are also not something that is not really part of the new drone, hence if both models are 99.9% the same in their default features (which they are), and the only real change are the external/changeable propellers, then I don’t think there’s any reason why the platinum should be rated higher than the regular one, thus it is also 95 out of 100 points

50%+ quieter than the original and I honestly do not see anything other than the propellers that make this possible.There are certainly many obvious benefits to having a quieter drone. I personally like those which is one of the reasons I liked the Spark. You can film places and in areas where you’re allowed to film people/animals now with less chances of bothering them. Honestly, the original Mavic is pretty quiet as well, but 50%+ noise reduction is certainly a HUGE plus so I will personally be testing these new propellers out as soon as they become available. However, if there is a con to having a quieter drone, it’s that if you may lose sight of it and have a hard time figuring out where on the GPS it is (which can happen in forests and if the GPS is screwy), and you will have to rely on the screen of your phone to see when it gets closer to you in distance and HEAR it to be able to identify which location it’s in.In all honesty, the original Mavic is so quiet that the benefits of having it be even quieter is a great plus.Note: If you own the original drone, you CAN use the new propellers on it. In other words, you can save money, forget the platinum model and just attach the new ones to the original drone! Here is a link to the Mavic Pro propellers.I also recommend these Mavic Pro accessories for either the original MP or the Platinum if you own it.Update: Received the new propellers, read below for what I discovered about them:3) The flight time (there’s a few more minutes of it). The original drone’s flight time is at it’s best a little over 25 minutes. The new model is said