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DJI Announces A $650 Smart Controller At CES

DJI has been making new and innovative products in the drone and videography business for a long time now. This year, at CES they showcased a smart controller with a screen that can see what your drone sees, in realtime!

Features

The controller supports its Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro drones and it features a screen with which you can see the visuals captured by the drone in realtime. The said screen is a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen that runs Android. DJI knows the problems that drone pilots face and thus, has included features to prevent those issues. It has protection from harsh temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius which allows the pilot to fly drones in extreme temperatures. The smart controller also has a bright 1,000 cd/m2 screen thus allowing for a clear viewing experience even in harsh and direct sunlight.

It has Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, and DJI’s own OcuSync 2.0 video transmission technology. This technology for video transmission automatically switches between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz to reduce interference. This allows the pilot assurance of a reliable long-range transmission. The Android loaded on the controller is a customised version with apps for sharing and editing. This includes DJI’s own Go Share app as well.

Additionally, it has a microphone and a speaker if anyone wishes to livestream the drone flight as well! If you want to playback your video directly on a bigger screen in 4K you can do that using the HDMI port on the controller. The in- built storage on it however, is just 16GB. The controller does however support a maximum of 128GB UHS-1 Speed Grade 3 card. Even at lower temperatures, the 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging ensures that the controller lasts long enough for a flight. It can be fully charged in just 2 hours using a 12V/2A adapter and it lasts up to 2.5 hours on a single full charge.

The controller is priced at a hefty $650 and is available on the company’s website.

January 10, 2019
DJI Launches Mavic 2 Enterprise For Commercial Use

DJI has been innovating in the personal drones and UAV space for a long time and with the latest Mavic 2 drone, they have joined the enterprise space as well. Their new drone, the Mavic 2 Enterprise, focusses on making drones for commercial purposes which can carry payloads. It can be used for everything from search and rescue to reconnaissance. Their advertisement for the drone shows factory workers employing the drone for equipment inspections, search and rescue to getting an expansive view of your work area.

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There are several accessories available for the drone as well. These include an anti-collision beacon, loudspeaker and attachable spotlight. The drone has obstacle sensors that provide safety and helps a pilot manoeuvre difficult airspace with ease. It features password protection to secure data and has GPS time stamping to provide the exact location in case of a search and rescue operation. The loudspeakers enable police or the fire department to announce safety procedures or calm a situation down without having to put the task force at risk. It has an on-board storage of 24 GB which allows it to shoot for a long time. The beacon also makes the drone visible from upto three miles away.

Also Read: DJI’s new Drone The Spark is 50% Smaller Than The Mavic

Mavic 2 Enterprise Specifications

The Mavic 2 Enterprise includes a 12-megapixel camera with 2X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. It can fly for 31 minutes before it has to land. It has a top speed of 45 miles per hour. The drone is small, lightweight and extremely portable. This makes it easy for commercial purposes. The company will release more accessories in the future but for now it is limited to reconnaissance and search and rescue only. The drone costs $ 1,999 and ships with all three accessories in the box. A “Fly More Kit” is also an optional extra. This includes two batteries, a battery charging hub, a car charger, a USB connector, a soft case, and two propellers for $ 419.

October 30, 2018
DJI Mavic, One Ups The GoPro Karma in Size and Portability

DJI has just launched the Mavic, a personal drone with 4k video capabilities. The drone folds down into a very compact size and can be flown for as long as 27 minutes, The DJI Mavic also has some of the features we saw with the DJI Phantom 4, including follow mode and obstacle avoidance.

What DJI has managed to achieve with the Mavic is pretty interesting, a stabilized 4K camera and a visual navigation system, with a 4.3 mile (7 km) range and 27 minute flight time.

Mavic Pro can be switched to Sport Mode, which allows speeds of up to 40 mph (64.8 kph),which is crazy fast for what aims to be a personal drone.

You also get, auto takeoff and land features along with return to home system based on GPS, similar to previous drones from DJI.

The DJI Mavic Pro can be flown with it’s time remote, which can operate with or without an attached phone as a display or simply using a phone and or tablet over WiFi.

The new Terrain Follow mode on the DJI Mavic Pro allows you to race up a slope behind a subject while remaining at a constant height between 1 ft (0.3 m) and 33 ft (10 m). The new Tripod Mode is designed for indoor use, slowing and fine-tuning Mavic Pro’s position and angle based on controller movement inputs.

The Mavic will be sold for US $ 999 for the Drone and Remote, if you want you can purchase just the Mavic Pro, without a remote, for $749. DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, which includes a Mavic Pro, two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries, extra propellers, a charging hub, an adapter, a car charger and a shoulder bag, will be available for $1,299. The DJI Mavic Pro goes on Sale Oct 15th, and you can pre-order it on DJI’s website today

September 28, 2016