DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter
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The PHANTOM's camera mount
The PHANTOM comes with its own dedicated hand-held radio-frequency control unit, that has a range of 300 meters (984 feet)
The PHANTOM and its RF remote
The PHANTOM will automatically return to the last known location of its user, if it looses contact
The PHANTOM features a GPS-enabled autopilot mode
The new PHANTOM quadcopter
One of the PHANTOM's rotors
The PHANTOM is reportedly ready to fly, right out of the box
The PHANTOM features high-intensity red and green LEDs on the undersides of its four arms, designed to help users keep track of its orientation while in flight
The aircraft's lithium-polymer battery offers a claimed 10 to 15 minutes of flight time
Article Summary
Today, aerial platform manufacturer DJI announced its new consumer quadcopter, the PHANTOM. It has several features that set it apart from the popular AR Drone – which may or may not sell you on it.
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