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For the best picture on the mavic you want to use 2.7k, +1 sharpness, and probably d-cinelike (or d-log) and 25fps. the mavic will start pixel binning and anything over 30fps and the option is really just there for the fpv goggles. and at under +1 sharpness the mavic uses its own built in noise reduction that makes the picture more blurry.
I've already purchased and received my Mavic Pro based your other videos. 3 days in I am certain it's the right one for me. It's amazing. I've already taken the 107 test and passed. The fact that it's smaller and less obnoxious was the last decider for me.
Comes down to portability Vs Camera. If you do lots of high end video work then it's the P4pro if your just starting out and want a drone for family holidays ect then it's the Mavic. I've just got in to all this and have absolutely no regrets in going for the Mavic.
BionicXang could you a bit explain how is the custom's attitude on border? It should be in luggage or you can get to airplain. Do the customs make issue that you transport a drone?
What an entrance! And we couldn't even see or hear your propellers! You've got real talent and creativity! Once again, I think that DJI owes you some money...nobody, but nobody does drone product reviews like Ed Ricker! And that is a fact, Jack.
You said you don't need to see the display on the Mavic controller. Sometimes you do. If the app crashes or signal is lost it is very reassuring to see the distance and RPM data on the controller assuring you that your drone is not lost or crashed. If you have hit RTH and it's flying back, you trust, but the app is showing you nothing that controller screen is better than 3D on IMAX - that's data from the missing bird! The distance is coming down, it's coming back, the battery level is adequate, hey I can even push forward on the right stick and accelerate it on its way home. If there was no display you'd just be waiting and hoping.
I own both drones as well, you are 100% correct regarding the mavic's ability to hold more steady in gusty winds. Putting the P4P camera on the Mavic would definitely create a super drone!!!
Mavic has just about same quality pic.. for less money.. but range is not a great of the P4.,. and mavic is lighter not good on windy conditions. P4 is about $1500...100% better. I will go always for the P4.
I lOVE the mavic pro, and as a side note, I really appreciated your videos and reviews on the mavic pro and helped me make the decision to get one. It hasn't arrived yet but I hope it will soon and I'm sure I will absolutely love it.
When I got my first drone, I was all about just flying around and enjoying that. Now it's all about the camera quality with the drone. The Phantom 4 Pro camera is just light years ahead of the Mavic. No more jitter and Flickr with the phantom 4 pro! And yes the mechanical shutter/adjustable aperture is a great feature and couldn't live without it! I paid $1299 for my P4P on Amazon. You just have to watch the price every day and sometimes every hour it changes! They do offer a special packages from various sellers with battery packs and other accessories at a special price.
Answers many questions I have been researching. Can't decide if I want to buy the P4P to go with my Mavic and P3P. Best part of the video for me was your suggested camera settings. I am sure if I were a photo expert I would know the best starting point but I am not. I just love flying these and do photos and videos for friends and family for free. So now I have a good starting point beyond the default settings for the Mavis. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do these reviews.
also was using a htc 626s with the mav and omg lag stutter and dc galore now I use s galaxy S8+ working like a dream now great videos keep up the good work greetings from Charlotte NC
Thanks Ed for another great no-nonsense informative review. Excellent comparison based on personal real world experience and not useless marketing hype or specs.
Ed, with regards to the device used for DJI GO4, I've had absolutely no issues with either my Android Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 or Note 5. I learned back when I had an Autel X-Star that video stream from most any drone requires very good video processing speed. Your HTC phone may lack in that area, but it isn't a matter of the DJI drones being "optimized" for iOS as much as graphic thoughput ability of the newer iOS phones or tablets. Earlier ones have had issues as you can see on a number of blogs. Also, which OS did DJI choose for the P4P+? iOS? Nope. Then again, probable due to the open architecture.... Thanks for this offering. Your vids are great!
I recently compared the Phantom 3 STANDARD with the Mavic Pro for those who can't afford $1,000 or simply don't want to risk that much money whilst learning. Great video Ed, and really nicely edited! ... Cheers, Ian in London.
WELL DONE!!!!! Extremely Professional Review - Easy to understand technical assessment, Easy to listen to, easy to watch appears to be GREAT reporting.
Hi Ed, my take is P4P is really not an option if you are on the road once you have tried Mavic Pro. Especially when we ride the Electric Unicycles it would be annoying with a bulky P4. With that said there is room for improvement for the Mavic camera quality.
Hey Ed, Great breakdown of the 2 drones. I also had a CRAP-TON of issues using my Mavic with my old HTC one m8 phone. I'd get about 70-failed connection at start-up, needing to restart the connection and then needing to put the phone in airplane mode often to 1) connect, and then 2) minimize chance of mid-flight disconnects. (The RC is always connected so I could always fly the Mavic, but I couldn't see, no liveview feed.) All that changed when I finally got a new phone (Samsung S7). Since then, I've had ZERO connection issues at start up and during flight. My liveview only "hiccuped" once out of several dozen flights since switching to my s7. Perhaps something with HTC's hardware or software doesn't work well with the DJI app. Just some food for thought. Keep up the great videos.
Hi Ed - another fantastic vid - thanks:) Some follow ups - perhaps the subject for new vlog or for you to comment on? You don't really answer the 'so what' / 'does it really make a difference' / 'will I notice' type questions. Also could you look at/clarify the following questions? 1) For still image capture is the P4P miles ahead of the Mavic or is the Mavic still perfectly good? 2) How do both drones compare in terms of FPV stability/cut outs (I have heard the Mavic is better)? 3) How do the drones compare for aquiring and retaining satellites? Also, does one tend to get more than another? 4) What is the real impact of the 60 vs 100Mbps bit rate on the user - why does it matter and is it really noticeable or can you live with what the Mavic has? 5) Do you find yourself wishing you had apperture control on the Mavic or can you live without it? 6) Do you feel the lack of P4P quality slow mo/high fps and dpi video is an issue on the Mavic or is it something you find you can make do with on the Mavic? I would love to hear your views - I am stuck between buying one or the other and I think these will be the clinching points. That said it would be great if you could also do a 'so what'/'pragmatically speaking' type vlog looking at where each drone differs in terms quality and if it actually really matters to the average user in most situations? Either way thanks so much for the vlogs they are so helpful and I interesting:)
Hi, great companion video 👌🏼 My problem now is choosing between p4p and mavic air, I love the fact that the mavic air is able to do 100mbps too, but it has no log profile and the p4p has an 1' sensor, 20mpx, 60fps at 4k, mechanic shutter, changeable aperture, variable focus, more battery life, etc... Mavic air is a little great piece of tech and I have a big problem on hands.
One little point having both units. The mavic has a more advanced lightbridge system it seems. Very few signal drop packet errors compared to p4p. Basically a more reliable flight during the 7km range from DJI. Both great machines, have them both, love them both. P4p will win photo quality hands down but it does scare people when its out, mavic looks like a toy drone. Some pros dont use the mavic for professional work since they get criticized but in many ways both of these drones put the inspire 1 to shame for the price point. Thanks for the video content.
very appreciated that you spent so much looking into & explaining those differences.As i look into getting one in the future,im sure this will help me make a smart decision.Thanks again.
One detail that seems to be over looked by every UA-camr, the Mavic Pro you can fly with just the controller and hace all the info there without the need of the app(any phone or tablet). I would say thats a big note to the portability and the grab and go deal.
Thanks for the review Ed, I've subscribed to your channel some time ago, and your videos are the best! I love my Mavic! but it's worth mentioning that the Mavic is more difficult (and potentially a pain) to catch if you're not too happy about landing in sand or on uneven terrain... The Phantom is a lot easier to catch in-air as you do not have to "disturb" the sensors at the bottom and can grab the legs. The Mavic does require some practice (and balls) to catch as your fingers are mere inches from the rotating kitchen knives it's equipped with - but when you figure it out, it's pretty easy to do (but still a bit scary)...
Here in NZ Mavic Combo NZD $2400.00. Phantom 4 Pro depends where or who but NZD $2900. 00 to $3199.00 no extras. But I am into Tubing so would love the P4pro for the video quality.
Thinking out loud. If DJI were to release an updated Mavic drone with the camera quality of the Phantom 4 Pro, surely it would be the end of the phantom series. Portability with superb camera quality would be a no brainer for todays buyers. Time will tell....
I own a mavic pro which i've yet to receive! (ordered it online a week ago). Somehow rather, I'm almost 100% sure that I know her better ever since I stumbled upon your channel & Chris Rollins'. Cool & crazy stuff with tonnes of infos, Kudos! Just to let you know someone from the other side of the world (Borneo) is also watching your channel & yeah, I'm a subscriber.
The 4 Pro is definitely a winner. But, as one who wants to easily take a drone along on travels, the Mavis is the only way to go! Thanks for another great video.
I would prefer the better camera. However I had the P3s which is the same size as the Phantom 4 pro. It was a pain in the butt to take literally a suitcase with me everywhere. The Mavic pro is so easy to take with me that I'm glad I went with the mavic. Small, light, portable, discrete, less intrusive, quieter, more stabile. Those are the advantages of the Mavic in my opinion.
Ed, since your video, DJI came out with the Crystalsky. It would take care of the problems with smart phones or tablets. A perfect match for the Mavic as I see it. Yeah, the price is high for a dedicated device, but DJI will support the Crystalsky. I'm thinking either the Mavic with the Crystalsky or the P4P+ for me. Still thinking. Thanks for the video you are awesome!
I just went ahead and bought a used p4p on amazon for $875 and used my extra money for sd card, filters, extra battery, low noise propellers, battery charging hub, and a high quality 1ft lighting cable. I think it’s worth buying used because you are getting the same drone and everything but someone already used it a little. Buying used should not affect your picture and who is going to know it’s used!
Probably the best comparison review I've seen. You favor the Mavic, but gave a level-headed fair assessment on both. Most comparisons reek of fanboy propaganda. Your review helped push my decision toward the P4P, because I'll be using it professionally and the camera performance in low light along with the wider image are top priority. This shows there is a significant enough difference there to make the downsides of the P4P worth it. Thanks Ed! :)
The Mavic Pro can be heard at 400 feet. Twice now I have seen people looking up at my Mavic, and one bloke was waving at it while the Mavic was 400 feet up or close to it. I am getting lower noise Platinum props on Monday, stealthiness is important to me.
Good video, Ed! I picked the Mavic, mainly for it's portability and it did cost less. I'm not a pro photographer, so I am very pleased with the daytime video quality I get. Thanks for this excellent comparison.
Excellent comparison! - answered most (all?) of the comparative questions I have been mulling-over, and in particular "relative noise" which I have not see addressed previously. Some in our hobby, certainly appear to be doing their best to create hate and distrust of "drones". The more un-obtrusive the better, me thinks... Thanks!!
Another great Video Ed!! I haven't visited your Videos for a few weeks now as I've been busy flying my Mavic in Australia ....and now Dallas! Denver, Columbus and more places in the coming weeks. For me, SIZE does matter when traveling. The Mavic is my only option. End of story. Keep up the good work. It is very much appreciated. You know if 1 person likes it, 100 more do, but are just too lazy to say so :)
Nice videos,helped me very much on my Mavic pro. Clued up. Many thanks! We have a lot of obstacles here in England, as we are quite small with some built up areas.Many thanks for all your videos.
I never comment, but your video inspired me to do so! Excellent video! Very informative, creative, and enjoyable to watch. It truly helped me decide which drone to get! Both of them! But, the Phantom 4 Pro first as it will hold its value longer with the 60fps in 4K. Thank you, Ed!
Thanks man, this is a great review! I'm really confused which drone to go but you've pretty much summarised everything i want to know about them, especially the noise level!. Subs to you man.
Uhh Freedom Park? Actually in my hammock right now near the fountain. Your videos have helped out so much. I plan to launch my mavic for the first time tomorrow.
Bro, your presentation was very professional. Id like to skip all of that and get the inspire 2 - budget is a concern, but longevity may win over the price point.
I went with the inspire 2 because the props lift after take off thus avoiding having countless shoots ruined by the props or skids in the shot. The downshoot is the weight and cost. The case is roughly the same size as a suitcase and is very heavy, especially if you are carrying extra batteries. I chose the s4 camera option because the other high end options being the x5 and x7 are extremely expensive, the x7 gimbal which has a 35mm sensor capable of shooting 6K in raw format, costs £2666 and the lenses costs further £1200 each. You will also need the chisel slate drive for the 5.2K and 6K footage which costs another £989 + the high end software like Apple ProRes £££ The inspire 2 platform is incredible, but you will need very deep pockets to get the most out of it.
I am in Canada and i can get phantom 4 now for $899 where mavic pro is $1349. Phantom 4 is referb unit, still comes with one year warranty and is from dji store. I am not a pro its more for hobby and flying around i will do some videos and pictures, but they both take awesome pictures.. Im going crazy not sure what to get..
Thanks for this review. Have been trying to decide between the two....or IF I would even use a drone enough to justify the cost. avid travellers around North America, I think it would be awesome to have one. Thanks again.
Nicely done comparison between the two, Ed. Just got my Mavic 2 weeks ago as I travel around a bit and Phantom is just simply too big for me to carry around.
I have had my Mavic Pro for a few months now and being a commercial user was starting to think, this very thought, which might be better. One needs at least 2 drone's if you do it professionally. Great video to help me think of the 4 Pro as my next purchase, real soon. The next question though, how about the Inspire 1 version 2 vs. the 4 Pro? Is the Inspire really that much better to warrant the jump in price? Have you flown an Inspire ever? Maybe rent one and do a similar comparison. My thought would be the 4 Pro does the job well enough, when considering the more expensive Inspire series, for what you get. Thanks for the very useful video's Ed!
I use my mavic pro with my s7edge and never had any problems with the live feed. Wanted to get the phantom but its not protable. would have been great if the mavic air was released with ocusynch. that would be the best drone for me.
Great presentation and comparison of DJI's flagship drones. Would it be fair to conclude that the Mavic needs a one inch sensor, for better video photography, plus DJI need to address the problems for Android users(ie they appear to favour Apple users). Mike in Oz
I saw your new vid you posted.....my android phones worked eg: S7 edge and S7 and S6 Edge.....but my android tablet wouldn't work, I tested it by flashing a custom rom 5.1 it works fine but refreshed stock it still works......strange but tripping knox or something makes it work.....thx for making every video fun informative.
Ed-great great great comparison! I've now subscribed to your channel. Which drone do you find yourself using more real world? Thanks and keep up the super job!
If the only problem with the Mavic is the camera, all we could use is another camera upgrade. The Phantom is loud, it is big, and people will notice that thing in the air a whole lot more and will be stopping you from doing your job, people asking for your credentials and so forth.
thanks for the very clear and detailed info about the differences, helps me a lot in making a better choice (probably the advanced) And yes, they should mix up these 2 drones.... mavic with the phantom camera would be the ultimate choice
Ed, being a complete novice, never flown a drone ever. I'm looking at the P4 pro having the obstacle avoidance along with one of the best camera quality without spending thousands. The whole reason for even wanting this unit is for shooting landscapes. Personnel use only. Ive shot tons of landscapes on the ground, now wanting to move forward from above. Your thoughts on how well one might do with the P4 Pro as far as flying. I know nothing is guaranteeed in flight. Your thoughts?
You may have mentioned it and I just didn't catch it but The Mavic uses OcuSync and I think The Phantom is still on Lightbridge. Ocusync is suppose to have less latency. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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I like the Phantom 4 Pro. The White one.
You also produce a terrific video,
Ed Ricker Vlogs A combination of the mavic and the p4 pro will be the mavic 2. Its supposed to have the same 1 inch sensor
You can fix the phone problem by enabling USB debugging under developer options (same in all versions of android).
www.howtogeek.com/129728/how-to-access-the-developer-options-menu-and-enable-usb-debugging-on-android-4.2/
Hahahaha you advertised P Pro
But Mavic pro is better
Best comparison video of these 2 drones I have seen yet! Great job Ed!
Chris Schultz i know, ive got both like a month ago... and still watch eds videos
For the best picture on the mavic you want to use 2.7k, +1 sharpness, and probably d-cinelike (or d-log) and 25fps.
the mavic will start pixel binning and anything over 30fps and the option is really just there for the fpv goggles.
and at under +1 sharpness the mavic uses its own built in noise reduction that makes the picture more blurry.
Is this a fact? Cant find any source that mavic uses built in noise reduction at under +1 sharpness
I've already purchased and received my Mavic Pro based your other videos. 3 days in I am certain it's the right one for me. It's amazing. I've already taken the 107 test and passed. The fact that it's smaller and less obnoxious was the last decider for me.
Bobby James 107 test?
Comes down to portability Vs Camera. If you do lots of high end video work then it's the P4pro if your just starting out and want a drone for family holidays ect then it's the Mavic. I've just got in to all this and have absolutely no regrets in going for the Mavic.
lol love that intro. I just brought my mavic to Europe absolutely love the portability
BionicXang could you a bit explain how is the custom's attitude on border? It should be in luggage or you can get to airplain. Do the customs make issue that you transport a drone?
What an entrance! And we couldn't even see or hear your propellers! You've got real talent and creativity! Once again, I think that DJI owes you some money...nobody, but nobody does drone product reviews like Ed Ricker! And that is a fact, Jack.
Thanks for the heart attack at 10:06
You said you don't need to see the display on the Mavic controller. Sometimes you do. If the app crashes or signal is lost it is very reassuring to see the distance and RPM data on the controller assuring you that your drone is not lost or crashed. If you have hit RTH and it's flying back, you trust, but the app is showing you nothing that controller screen is better than 3D on IMAX - that's data from the missing bird! The distance is coming down, it's coming back, the battery level is adequate, hey I can even push forward on the right stick and accelerate it on its way home. If there was no display you'd just be waiting and hoping.
I own both drones as well, you are 100% correct regarding the mavic's ability to hold more steady in gusty winds. Putting the P4P camera on the Mavic would definitely create a super drone!!!
I definitely love my Mavic Pro, but wouldn't mind the P4 Pro.
WORTH IT OR NOT? Get the P4 pro too, save some money and look after your tech
Mavic has just about same quality pic.. for less money.. but range is not a great of the P4.,. and mavic is lighter not good on windy conditions. P4 is about $1500...100% better. I will go always for the P4.
TheVerdad actually, like said in this vid, the mavic is more stable. Thats an advantage if its windy.
TheVerdad huh? The camera on the mavic is pretty shitty compared to the P4
WORTH IT OR NOT? No you don't whant the fantom4 or pro so many problems with the controller not charging defective
I lOVE the mavic pro, and as a side note, I really appreciated your videos and reviews on the mavic pro and helped me make the decision to get one. It hasn't arrived yet but I hope it will soon and I'm sure I will absolutely love it.
When I got my first drone, I was all about just flying around and enjoying that. Now it's all about the camera quality with the drone. The Phantom 4 Pro camera is just light years ahead of the Mavic. No more jitter and Flickr with the phantom 4 pro! And yes the mechanical shutter/adjustable aperture is a great feature and couldn't live without it! I paid $1299 for my P4P on Amazon. You just have to watch the price every day and sometimes every hour it changes! They do offer a special packages from various sellers with battery packs and other accessories at a special price.
i do always try to watch ads even if they're so annoying. the only way i can support good channels like this. good job mate! keep it up
Answers many questions I have been researching. Can't decide if I want to buy the P4P to go with my Mavic and P3P. Best part of the video for me was your suggested camera settings. I am sure if I were a photo expert I would know the best starting point but I am not. I just love flying these and do photos and videos for friends and family for free. So now I have a good starting point beyond the default settings for the Mavis. Thanks for taking the time and effort to do these reviews.
also was using a htc 626s with the mav and omg lag stutter and dc galore now I use s galaxy S8+ working like a dream now great videos keep up the good work greetings from Charlotte NC
Thanks Ed for another great no-nonsense informative review. Excellent comparison based on personal real world experience and not useless marketing hype or specs.
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Ed, with regards to the device used for DJI GO4, I've had absolutely no issues with either my Android Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 or Note 5. I learned back when I had an Autel X-Star that video stream from most any drone requires very good video processing speed. Your HTC phone may lack in that area, but it isn't a matter of the DJI drones being "optimized" for iOS as much as graphic thoughput ability of the newer iOS phones or tablets. Earlier ones have had issues as you can see on a number of blogs. Also, which OS did DJI choose for the P4P+? iOS? Nope. Then again, probable due to the open architecture....
Thanks for this offering. Your vids are great!
At last a commentary that is at normal speed, most are in such a rush Thanks for a great review
I recently compared the Phantom 3 STANDARD with the Mavic Pro for those who can't afford $1,000 or simply don't want to risk that much money whilst learning. Great video Ed, and really nicely edited! ... Cheers, Ian in London.
WELL DONE!!!!! Extremely Professional Review - Easy to understand technical assessment, Easy to listen to, easy to watch appears to be GREAT reporting.
Hi Ed, my take is P4P is really not an option if you are on the road once you have tried Mavic Pro. Especially when we ride the Electric Unicycles it would be annoying with a bulky P4. With that said there is room for improvement for the Mavic camera quality.
Hey Ed,
Great breakdown of the 2 drones. I also had a CRAP-TON of issues using my Mavic with my old HTC one m8 phone. I'd get about 70-failed connection at start-up, needing to restart the connection and then needing to put the phone in airplane mode often to 1) connect, and then 2) minimize chance of mid-flight disconnects. (The RC is always connected so I could always fly the Mavic, but I couldn't see, no liveview feed.)
All that changed when I finally got a new phone (Samsung S7). Since then, I've had ZERO connection issues at start up and during flight. My liveview only "hiccuped" once out of several dozen flights since switching to my s7. Perhaps something with HTC's hardware or software doesn't work well with the DJI app. Just some food for thought.
Keep up the great videos.
The opening scene alone got you a thumbs up!
Thank you. Very helpful. I will go for the Mavic Pro :) Portability wins for me.
To me as well :)
one of the best videos out there for those conflicted about these 2 drones. thanks man.
Hi Ed - another fantastic vid - thanks:) Some follow ups - perhaps the subject for new vlog or for you to comment on?
You don't really answer the 'so what' / 'does it really make a difference' / 'will I notice' type questions. Also could you look at/clarify the following questions?
1) For still image capture is the P4P miles ahead of the Mavic or is the Mavic still perfectly good?
2) How do both drones compare in terms of FPV stability/cut outs (I have heard the Mavic is better)?
3) How do the drones compare for aquiring and retaining satellites? Also, does one tend to get more than another?
4) What is the real impact of the 60 vs 100Mbps bit rate on the user - why does it matter and is it really noticeable or can you live with what the Mavic has?
5) Do you find yourself wishing you had apperture control on the Mavic or can you live without it?
6) Do you feel the lack of P4P quality slow mo/high fps and dpi video is an issue on the Mavic or is it something you find you can make do with on the Mavic?
I would love to hear your views - I am stuck between buying one or the other and I think these will be the clinching points. That said it would be great if you could also do a 'so what'/'pragmatically speaking' type vlog looking at where each drone differs in terms quality and if it actually really matters to the average user in most situations?
Either way thanks so much for the vlogs they are so helpful and I interesting:)
Hi Ed, another great video mate! I choose the Dji Mavic pro! Safe flying...
I’m super excited for my mavic pro to come in the mail so I can use it for my channel!
I just purchased my P4P. Can't wait to learn a few things from other videos you've posted!
Hi, great companion video 👌🏼
My problem now is choosing between p4p and mavic air, I love the fact that the mavic air is able to do 100mbps too, but it has no log profile and the p4p has an 1' sensor, 20mpx, 60fps at 4k, mechanic shutter, changeable aperture, variable focus, more battery life, etc... Mavic air is a little great piece of tech and I have a big problem on hands.
One little point having both units. The mavic has a more advanced lightbridge system it seems. Very few signal drop packet errors compared to p4p. Basically a more reliable flight during the 7km range from DJI.
Both great machines, have them both, love them both.
P4p will win photo quality hands down but it does scare people when its out, mavic looks like a toy drone.
Some pros dont use the mavic for professional work since they get criticized but in many ways both of these drones put the inspire 1 to shame for the price point.
Thanks for the video content.
Love my Mavic but I can't wait to get another Phantom (had a P3P). Image quality is just SO much better. I'll keep the Mav for convenience though!
very appreciated that you spent so much looking into & explaining those differences.As i look into getting one in the future,im sure this will help me make a smart decision.Thanks again.
That was awesome, falling out of the sky.
One detail that seems to be over looked by every UA-camr, the Mavic Pro you can fly with just the controller and hace all the info there without the need of the app(any phone or tablet). I would say thats a big note to the portability and the grab and go deal.
Best drone intro on UA-cam!
Thanks for the review Ed, I've subscribed to your channel some time ago, and your videos are the best!
I love my Mavic! but it's worth mentioning that the Mavic is more difficult (and potentially a pain) to catch if you're not too happy about landing in sand or on uneven terrain... The Phantom is a lot easier to catch in-air as you do not have to "disturb" the sensors at the bottom and can grab the legs. The Mavic does require some practice (and balls) to catch as your fingers are mere inches from the rotating kitchen knives it's equipped with - but when you figure it out, it's pretty easy to do (but still a bit scary)...
Here in NZ Mavic Combo NZD $2400.00.
Phantom 4 Pro depends where or who but NZD $2900. 00 to $3199.00 no extras.
But I am into Tubing so would love the P4pro for the video quality.
Thinking out loud. If DJI were to release an updated Mavic drone with the camera quality of the Phantom 4 Pro, surely it would be the end of the phantom series. Portability with superb camera quality would be a no brainer for todays buyers. Time will tell....
I own a mavic pro which i've yet to receive! (ordered it online a week ago). Somehow rather, I'm almost 100% sure that I know her better ever since I stumbled upon your channel & Chris Rollins'. Cool & crazy stuff with tonnes of infos, Kudos! Just to let you know someone from the other side of the world (Borneo) is also watching your channel & yeah, I'm a subscriber.
The 4 Pro is definitely a winner. But, as one who wants to easily take a drone along on travels, the Mavis is the only way to go! Thanks for another great video.
Arnie Jacobsen it's only a winner in camera which is slightly better
that was a really effective entrance.
I would have loved to have gotten the Phantom 4 Pro, but for me, living in Australia, it's an extra $1000 than for a Phantom 4.
DJ I Phantom 4 Pro India sim kitne ka Milta hai bhai
I would prefer the better camera. However I had the P3s which is the same size as the Phantom 4 pro. It was a pain in the butt to take literally a suitcase with me everywhere. The Mavic pro is so easy to take with me that I'm glad I went with the mavic. Small, light, portable, discrete, less intrusive, quieter, more stabile. Those are the advantages of the Mavic in my opinion.
Ed, since your video, DJI came out with the Crystalsky. It would take care of the problems with smart phones or tablets. A perfect match for the Mavic as I see it. Yeah, the price is high for a dedicated device, but DJI will support the Crystalsky. I'm thinking either the Mavic with the Crystalsky or the P4P+ for me. Still thinking. Thanks for the video you are awesome!
I just went ahead and bought a used p4p on amazon for $875 and used my extra money for sd card, filters, extra battery, low noise propellers, battery charging hub, and a high quality 1ft lighting cable. I think it’s worth buying used because you are getting the same drone and everything but someone already used it a little. Buying used should not affect your picture and who is going to know it’s used!
A very good comparison thank you. Somebody made footage for me using a Mavic, and was nicely impressive.
Get both. As a photographer, I like having the right tool for the right photo. (don't ask me how many dslrs and lenses I have)
Probably the best comparison review I've seen. You favor the Mavic, but gave a level-headed fair assessment on both. Most comparisons reek of fanboy propaganda.
Your review helped push my decision toward the P4P, because I'll be using it professionally and the camera performance in low light along with the wider image are top priority. This shows there is a significant enough difference there to make the downsides of the P4P worth it.
Thanks Ed! :)
The Mavic Pro can be heard at 400 feet. Twice now I have seen people looking up at my Mavic, and one bloke was waving at it while the Mavic was 400 feet up or close to it. I am getting lower noise Platinum props on Monday, stealthiness is important to me.
anyone else see the ghost at time 5:24??
spooky!! lol
sure did. :-/
Its an edit.
Good video, Ed! I picked the Mavic, mainly for it's portability and it did cost less. I'm not a pro photographer, so I am very pleased with the daytime video quality I get. Thanks for this excellent comparison.
Excellent comparison! - answered most (all?) of the comparative questions I have been mulling-over, and in particular "relative noise" which I have not see addressed previously. Some in our hobby, certainly appear to be doing their best to create hate and distrust of "drones". The more un-obtrusive the better, me thinks... Thanks!!
Another great Video Ed!!
I haven't visited your Videos for a few weeks now as I've been busy flying my Mavic in Australia ....and now Dallas! Denver, Columbus and more places in the coming weeks. For me, SIZE does matter when traveling. The Mavic is my only option. End of story.
Keep up the good work. It is very much appreciated. You know if 1 person likes it, 100 more do, but are just too lazy to say so :)
Very good review. Pretty informative and witty. Thank God no annoying background music
Nice videos,helped me very much on my Mavic pro. Clued up. Many thanks! We have a lot of obstacles here in England, as we are quite small with some built up areas.Many thanks for all your videos.
Recently got a Mavic Pro. I love it so much! Its so easy to fly compared to my rc helicopters.
IridiumFlare omg i bought one too, a week ago hehe 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 check out my vlog
great video! I got the mavic to start and I'm definitely not disappointed. great review and nice shots.
I never comment, but your video inspired me to do so! Excellent video! Very informative, creative, and enjoyable to watch. It truly helped me decide which drone to get! Both of them! But, the Phantom 4 Pro first as it will hold its value longer with the 60fps in 4K. Thank you, Ed!
Thanks man, this is a great review! I'm really confused which drone to go but you've pretty much summarised everything i want to know about them, especially the noise level!. Subs to you man.
Very thorough comparison review. Thanks Ed
Uhh Freedom Park? Actually in my hammock right now near the fountain. Your videos have helped out so much. I plan to launch my mavic for the first time tomorrow.
Bro, your presentation was very professional. Id like to skip all of that and get the inspire 2 - budget is a concern, but longevity may win over the price point.
I went with the inspire 2 because the props lift after take off thus avoiding having countless shoots ruined by the props or skids in the shot. The downshoot is the weight and cost. The case is roughly the same size as a suitcase and is very heavy, especially if you are carrying extra batteries. I chose the s4 camera option because the other high end options being the x5 and x7 are extremely expensive, the x7 gimbal which has a 35mm sensor capable of shooting 6K in raw format, costs £2666 and the lenses costs further £1200 each. You will also need the chisel slate drive for the 5.2K and 6K footage which costs another £989 + the high end software like Apple ProRes £££
The inspire 2 platform is incredible, but you will need very deep pockets to get the most out of it.
I am in Canada and i can get phantom 4 now for $899 where mavic pro is $1349. Phantom 4 is referb unit, still comes with one year warranty and is from dji store. I am not a pro its more for hobby and flying around i will do some videos and pictures, but they both take awesome pictures.. Im going crazy not sure what to get..
I just bought the Mavic and I keep my P3 Pro as back up but I am sold on the P4. I want is as my back up drone
Thank you. Good information to use for my next purchase.
I heard people complain about Mavic problem becuz its wave push it away bad.
Phantom 4's good and wave no push. its control way. its up to you.
Thanks for this review. Have been trying to decide between the two....or IF I would even use a drone enough to justify the cost. avid travellers around North America, I think it would be awesome to have one. Thanks again.
Great comparison Ed. I think you really nailed this one.
This is an excellent comparison vid with your usual great production, Ed. Keep up the great work.
Your editing is great. Seems to be the hardest part of making a video worth watching. Very helpful vids.
Nicely done comparison between the two, Ed. Just got my Mavic 2 weeks ago as I travel around a bit and Phantom is just simply too big for me to carry around.
I have had my Mavic Pro for a few months now and being a commercial user was starting to think, this very thought, which might be better. One needs at least 2 drone's if you do it professionally. Great video to help me think of the 4 Pro as my next purchase, real soon. The next question though, how about the Inspire 1 version 2 vs. the 4 Pro? Is the Inspire really that much better to warrant the jump in price? Have you flown an Inspire ever? Maybe rent one and do a similar comparison. My thought would be the 4 Pro does the job well enough, when considering the more expensive Inspire series, for what you get. Thanks for the very useful video's Ed!
just want to say thanks for the videos you do. they are very informative and easy to understand.. so again, thank you!
Great, I still don't know which one to buy. Their are strong points for both.
Billsfan2012 right
Great video Ed.. Both drones are nice and your review really helped me out . Keep the videos coming.
dude you got it going on but as a mavic pro owner give extreme test too the two
I use my mavic pro with my s7edge and never had any problems with the live feed. Wanted to get the phantom but its not protable. would have been great if the mavic air was released with ocusynch. that would be the best drone for me.
Ed your reviews are simply enjoyable and informative.
I have the mavic pro an love it
Great Vid, I loved how you edit out the person in the background at the 5:26 mark, great work
Lol I didn't do it intentionally! Just a happy little accident :P Thanks for watching
Great video! You answered all my questions between the two.
Samsung Android S and Note series phones works perfect with the DJi go app. No crashes at all
Great presentation and comparison of DJI's flagship drones. Would it be fair to conclude that the Mavic needs a one inch sensor, for better video photography, plus DJI need to address the problems for Android users(ie they appear to favour Apple users).
Mike in Oz
Liked the video for the first 12 second intro. 👍
This just convinced me to get a mavic pro. thanks for all the help
I saw your new vid you posted.....my android phones worked eg: S7 edge and S7 and S6 Edge.....but my android tablet wouldn't work, I tested it by flashing a custom rom 5.1 it works fine but refreshed stock it still works......strange but tripping knox or something makes it work.....thx for making every video fun informative.
Stepping it up with the videos, awesome work!
Awesome video, mavic pro fits my needs! Thanks for helping with my decision.
Yup, I'm getting the phantom 4
Great video Ed! This is exactly the video I have been looking for! Thank you so much!
Ed-great great great comparison! I've now subscribed to your channel. Which drone do you find yourself using more real world? Thanks and keep up the super job!
If the only problem with the Mavic is the camera, all we could use is another camera upgrade. The Phantom is loud, it is big, and people will notice that thing in the air a whole lot more and will be stopping you from doing your job, people asking for your credentials and so forth.
thanks for the very clear and detailed info about the differences, helps me a lot in making a better choice (probably the advanced) And yes, they should mix up these 2 drones.... mavic with the phantom camera would be the ultimate choice
I really like this review of the comparison! More detail and esp. the Noise comparison at 7:35! Nice Job!
Ed, being a complete novice, never flown a drone ever. I'm looking at the P4 pro having the obstacle avoidance along with one of the best camera quality without spending thousands. The whole reason for even wanting this unit is for shooting landscapes. Personnel use only. Ive shot tons of landscapes on the ground, now wanting to move forward from above. Your thoughts on how well one might do with the P4 Pro as far as flying. I know nothing is guaranteeed in flight. Your thoughts?
Awesome opening. So creative! Keep up the great work.
Id still get the Mavic over the P4 Pro
You may have mentioned it and I just didn't catch it but The Mavic uses OcuSync and I think The Phantom is still on Lightbridge. Ocusync is suppose to have less latency. Correct me if I'm wrong.