While this isn't really a fair fight between these two drones - it is a question we receive a lot because these two drones are close together within the DJI line up of drones. The Mavic Pro is the first of it's kind in the DJI's foldable and ultra-portable 4k drone. The Phantom 4 Pro is a larger (than the Mavic), better spec version of the previous versions of the Phantom series. These drones are both great for how they're intended to be used.
Let's dig into the differences between these two drones a little more closely.
| Mavic Pro | Phantom 4 Pro | |
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| Release Date: | Oct 14, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Price: | $1299 View Current |
$1499.99 View Current |
| Accessories: | Prop guards, Prop replacements, ND Filters, DJI Goggles |
Prop guards, Prop replacements, ND Filters are some of the most popular Phantom 4 Pro accessories. |
| Case Included: | The Fly More bundle includes a sling bag, but the non-fly more does not. |
Styrofoam case that the camera is shipped in. |
| Mavic Pro | Phantom 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight: | 1.62 lbs | 3.06lbs (1288g) |
| Size: | 335 mm | 13.78in (350mm) |
| Firmware Update Method: | You can use your internet connected computer, phone or tablet with the provided USB to micro USB adapter. |
You can use your internet connected computer, phone or tablet with the provided USB to micro USB adapter. |
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| Mavic Pro | Phantom 4 Pro | |
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| Battery Life: | 27 minutes, 3830 mAh |
30 Minutes, 5870 mAh |
| Flight Range: | 4.3 Miles | 4.3 mi (7 km) |
| Max Speed: | 40 mph (65 kph) | 45mph |
| Satellite Positioning Systems: | GPS / GLONASS | GPS/GLONASS |
| Obstacle Avoidance: | Forward and downward vision sensors | Forward, Backward & Downward |
| Return To Home: | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Frequency: | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz & 5.8 GHz |
| Video Transmission: | OcuSync | 720p |
| Landing Gear: | Flip out | Yes, fixed |
| Compatible Video Devices: | DJI GO 4 App
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DJI GO 4 App
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| Mavic Pro | Phantom 4 Pro | |
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| Lens: | 78.8° 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Sensor Size: | 1/2.3” | 1" CMOS |
| Media Storage Method: | Micro SD Card | Micro SD Card |
| Filters: | DJI and aftermarket options |
Phantom 4 Pro filters are available from DJI or from a range of aftermarket dealers. |
| Gimbal Stabilization: | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| ISO: | Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-1600 | 100 - 6400 (Video), 100- 12800 (Photo) |
| Aperature: | Fixed F2.2 | f/2.8 - f/11 |
| Shutter Speed: | Electronic. 8s -1/8000 s | 8 - 1/2000 s (Mechanical) | 8 - 1/8000 s (Electric) |
| Image Size: | 4000×3000 |
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JPEG, DNG (RAW), JPEG + DNG |
| Video Codec: | H.264 |
H.264, H.265 |
| Video Recording Resolution: |
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H.265
H.264
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| Zoom Capabilities: | The Mavic Pro cannot zoom |
The Phantom 4 Pro can not zoom. The closest you can get to zooming is shooting in 4K and scaling up in post to a 1080p/2k timeline. |
| Other Notable Camera Features: | 60mbps video bitrate recording and 4k 30fps makes this a very impressive camera for it's size. |
11.6 stops of dynamic range. Mechanical Shutter |
| App: | DJI GO 4 | DJI GO 4 |
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