DJI’s drones weren’t the first ones to start buzzing around overhead. But as the popularity of remote-controlled quadcopters has continued to grow among consumers, DJI’s Phantom series of drones appears to be on its way to ruling the skies. Chat with a drone pilot at your local park—chances are, they’re flying a Phantom.
There’s good reason for their popularity. Phantoms are relatively
cheap, they’re simple to operate, and the cameras that come attached to
their bellies produce great images and videos.
The recently launched Phantom 3,
the latest model, extends all of these strengths. The Phantom 3 doesn’t
look much different than its predecessor, the Phantom 2. But while
outward appearances may be the same, and the specs bump on paper doesn’t
look huge, make no mistake, this is not a minor update. It’s evidence
that the flying drone is truly ready for the mainstream.
