Drones Compared: Phantom 4 vs Mavic Pro vs Phantom 4+

I flew my Mavic Pro for the first time tonight. Man, it's been a long time since I felt so nervous to play with new tech! But wow, flying the Mavic Pro is simple! And it truly is dummy-proof (which is a good thing, because I'm a dummy!).

This video from iPhonedo compares the 3 latest DJI consumer drones -- the Phantom 4, the Mavic Pro, and the Phantom 4 Pro+ (the latter two drones are nearly identical in features except for obstacle avoidance which the Pro+ has a slight advantage).

Conclusion? All 3 drones are great. Really great. Like, you-can't-go-wrong great!

DJI announces the Phantom 4 Pro

More proximity sensors, a better camera for stills and video, super-long range and battery life, and a controller that includes a crazy bright monitor. It's not pocketable, but it's still pretty darn small. DJI's on fire lately and if you want to make sure you get yours by Christmas, you should order this now. Price: $1499.