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DJI Mavic Pro Vs Mavic Pro Platinum

Publish Date:
Mar 01, 2018
Categories:
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Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum

Mavic Pro Un Folded

Mavic Pro Top Features

Full Mavic Pro Review

  • Foldable Design for Portability
  • 27 Minutes of Battery Life
  • 4K / 12MP Camera
  • 4 Miles of Range
  • DJI GO 4 App
Mavic Pro Platinum Unfolded Front

Mavic Pro Platinum Top Features

Full Mavic Pro Platinum Review

  • Foldable Design for Portability
  • 30 Minutes of Battery Life
  • 4K / 12MP Camera
  • 4 Miles of Range
  • -4dB (60%) sound reduction over the Mavic Pro

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Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum General

Mavic Pro Mavic Pro Platinum
Release Date: Oct 14, 2016 Aug 30, 2017
Price: $1299
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$1099
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Accessories:

Prop guards, Prop replacements, ND Filters, DJI Goggles

Prop guards, Prop replacements, ND Filters, DJI Goggles

Case Included:

The Fly More bundle includes a sling bag, but the non-fly more does not.

The Fly More bundle includes a sling bag, but the non-fly more does not.

Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum Aircraft Specs

Mavic Pro Mavic Pro Platinum
Weight: 1.62 lbs 1.62 lbs
Size: 335 mm 335 mm
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.

In The Box:
  • Mavic Pro
  • 1 battery
  • Gimbal cover/protector
  • Controller
  • Charger
  • Power Cable
  • (3) pairs of propellers
  • Lightning connector from phone to RC
  • Micro USB from phone to RC
  • USBC from phone to RC
  • Mavic Pro Platinum 
  • 1 battery
  • Gimbal cover/protector
  • Controller
  • Charger
  • Power Cable
  • (3) pairs of upgraded (quieter) propellers
  • Lightning connector from phone to RC
  • Micro USB from phone to RC
  • USBC from phone to RC

Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum Flying Specs

Mavic Pro Mavic Pro Platinum
Battery Life:

27 minutes, 3830 mAh

30 minutes, 3830 mAh

Flight Range: 4.3 Miles 4.3 Miles
Max Speed: 40 mph (65 kph) 40 mph (65 kph)
Satellite Positioning Systems: GPS / GLONASS GPS / GLONASS
Obstacle Avoidance: Forward and downward vision sensors Forward and downward vision sensors
Return To Home: Yes Yes
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Video Transmission: OcuSync OcuSync
Landing Gear: Flip out Flip out
Compatible Video Devices:

DJI GO 4 App

  • iOS 9.0 or Later (DJI Software more stable overall)
  • Android 4.4 or Later (DJI Software less stable overall)

DJI GO 4 App

  • iOS 9.0 or Later (DJI Software more stable overall)
  • Android 4.4 or Later (DJI Software less stable overall)
Flight Modes:
  • TapFly
  • ActiveTrack
  • Gesture Mode
  • Tripod Mode
  • Terrain Follow
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Fixed Wing Mode
  • Quick Shot
  • TapFly
  • ActiveTrack
  • Gesture Mode
  • Tripod Mode
  • Terrain Follow
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Fixed Wing Mode
  • Quick Shot

Mavic Pro vs Mavic Pro Platinum Camera Specs

Mavic Pro Mavic Pro Platinum
Lens: 78.8° 28 mm 78.8° 28 mm
Sensor Size: 1/2.3” 1/2.3”
Media Storage Method: Micro SD Card Micro SD Card
Filters:

DJI and aftermarket options

DJI and aftermarket options

Gimbal Stabilization: 3-Axis 3-Axis
ISO: Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-1600 Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-1600
Aperature: Fixed F2.2 Fixed F2.2
Shutter Speed: Electronic. 8s -1/8000 s Electronic. 8s -1/8000 s
Image Size:

4000×3000

4000×3000

Photo Modes:
  • Single shot 
  • Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Interval
  • Single shot 
  • Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Interval
Photo Formats:
  • JPEG 
  • RAW (DNG)
  • JPEG 
  • RAW (DNG)
Video Codec:

H.264

H.264

Video Recording Resolution:
  • C4K: 4096×2160 24p 
  • 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 
  • 2.7K: 2720x1530 24/25/30p 
  • FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p 
  • HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p
  • C4K: 4096×2160 24p 
  • 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 
  • 2.7K: 2720x1530 24/25/30p 
  • FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p 
  • HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p
Zoom Capabilities:

The Mavic Pro cannot zoom

The Mavic Pro cannot zoom

Other Notable Camera Features:

60mbps video bitrate recording and 4k 30fps makes this a very impressive camera for it's size.

60mbps video bitrate recording and 4k 30fps makes this a very impressive camera for it's size.

App: DJI GO 4 DJI GO 4

The Mavic Pro and the Mavic Pro Platinum are pretty much the same drone, with upgraded quieter propellers, more battery life and a new "platinum" finish.

Mavic Pro Platinum For Sale from DJI Direct


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