Chinese drone-manufacturing giant DJI has launched a new and improved version of its famous Phantom 4 camera drone with a view to offering more silent operation as well as improved streaming performance.
Dubbed the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, this upgraded camera drone features refined propellers and tweaked motors that don't just improve its flight abilities, but also serve to reduce the amount of noise the craft generates by up to four decibels. As far as streaming is concerned, this drone is now capable of transmitting data to a range of up to seven kilometers, with a reduced latency also promised when high-definition footage is streamed to first-person-view goggles.
Available for a retail price just shy of $1,500, the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 camera drone shows that DJI is more than willing to make incremental updates to its flagship products to maintain and expand on its market share.
Noise-Cancelling Camera Drones
This Upgraded DJI Drone is 60 Percent Quieter Than Its Predecessor
Trend Themes
1. Silent Camera Drones - The reduction of noise generated by drones creates a new market for drone usage in areas with noise restrictions.
2. Improved Streaming Performance - High-quality streaming capabilities to first-person-view goggles generated by a drone creates a market for streaming live events and remote inspections.
3. Incremental Product Updates - Manufacturers can maintain and expand market share by introducing small updates that can improve user experience and provide a competitive edge.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Photography - The noise reduction feature on drones can benefit photographers and filmmakers in the production of high-quality footage without disturbing the surroundings.
2. Real Estate - Silent drones can serve as a useful tool for real estate marketing and property inspections while limiting noise pollution.
3. Infrastructure Inspection - High-quality, low-latency streaming capabilities of drones can assist with remote infrastructure inspections, such as bridges, wind turbines, and power lines.