Product Highlights
- 14 MP Stills and 1080p Video
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Downlink for Smartphones
- Up to 25 Minutes Flying Time
- iOS/Android App for Monitoring/Control
- Smartphone Mounts to Controller for FPV
- GPS-Based Autopilot with Return to Home
- Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)
- Supports Dual Flight Control Modes
- LED Indicators & Low Voltage Protection
- Self-Tightening Prop Design
The Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter with Integrated FPV Camera is the second generation of quad-rotor RC helicopter from DJI and features their own 14 megapixel wireless HD FPV camera, giving you first-person view (FPV) experience right out of the box. With a larger battery and improved prop design, flying time lasts to up to 25 minutes, compared to around 14 minutes on the original DJI Phantom Quadcopter. This product will appeal to a variety of potential users, from RC aircraft hobbyists who want to record their flights to videographers and photographers looking to open up a whole new range of shooting possibilities.
Included with the Quadcopter is a 5.8GHz wireless controller (TX) that has an operational range approaching 1000 feet (300 m) line-of-sight. The camera is controlled via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi using an app available for iOS and Android devices. Using the supplied mount, you can attach your smartphone directly to the controller, giving you a "heads up" display directly from the camera's point-of-view with only 1/10 of a second latency. From the app you will also be able to start and stop video recording, take a snapshot and even tilt the camera up or down.
Because of the complexity associated with multi-rotor aircraft the Phantom Vision 2 relies on a GPS-based navigation system to maintain flight stability and provide other features. While fully manual operation is possible, most users, especially videographers hoping to get the smoothest possible shoots, will opt for GPS Flight Mode. GPS Mode is an autopilot system that keeps the Quadcopter stable and right-side-up when moving, and holds it in a fixed horizontal and vertical position whenever you release the controls.
New for this model, the Phantom 2 features a 5200 mAh battery system that has been simplified from the previous version. The battery now slots in and provides LED indicators on outside, tail-end of the aircraft so they can be seen in flight. Charging is also simplified, with all of the charging circuitry built into the battery itself. You simply need to plug it into the wall with the supplied universal AC adapter.
The Phantom 2 Vision includes a Wi-Fi Range extender that will increase the wireless range of the smartphone used for FPV camera operation up to 984' line-of-sight. The range extender mounts on the Radio Controller along with the smartphone.
Warning: Do not press the "Reset" button next to ON/OFF switch on the Wi-Fi Range Extender. Doing so will clear the binding between Range Extender and Vision Camera. If "Reset" is pressed accidently, please see the Phantom 2 Vision owner's manual for instructions on how to re-bind the devices.
- Ready-to-Fly Design
- Those used to other RC aircraft will note the Phantom 2 requires only basic assembly using a screw driver and supplied wrench. You will just need to attach the rotors, skids, and a few other small parts. Once assembled you will need to follow a few calibration steps to ensure correct operation of the GPS autopilot system. After that you'll just need to let the IMU inside the Quadcopter warm up to its correct operational temperature and you'll be ready to fly.
- Integrated 14 MP HD FPV Camera
- The Phantom 2 Vision features a 14 MP FPV camera specially designed for use with the Quadcopter. In addition to photos, the camera can record 1920 x 1080 resolution video at 30 fps. The camera is controlled wirelessly via WiFi using an app available for smartphones with Android or iOS. Internal recording is to a MicroSD/ SDHC card up to 32 GB.
- Attitude and GPS Flight Modes
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The Phantom 2 Vision has two GPs-assisted flight modes for you to choose from. Of the two, GPS Mode is the most automatic. In GPS Mode the Quadcopter will stop as soon as you release the controls and stay hovering at a fixed horizontal and vertical position. This setting is the easiest to fly and is generally preferred for shooting video as the Quadcopter won't sway or drift because of light wind gusts.
GPS Attitude Mode, or Attitude Mode, is a more manual flying mode in which the Phantom Vision does not try and maintain a fixed spatial position. When you release the controls it will continue to drift unless friction slows it down or you stop it. And in this mode it will be more likely to be blown around if there is any wind. This not a true manual mode, however, in that the GPS navigation system is still used to maintain flight stability and by the "return to home" feature in the event of signal loss.
- Return to Home Failsafe
- If the Quadcopter loses the signal from the controller for any reason the "return to home" feature will initialize. The aircraft will ascend to 60 feet then make a straight-line course back to the "home position" you will have defined during the GPS calibration process. Once there, it will safely descend to the ground and power itself off.
- Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)
- IOC is designed to help make flying more intuitive. Nominally, the yaw control will allow the Quadcopter to rotate continuously, which can quickly become confusing if you lose track of which way is "front". Suddenly your controls can get mixed up, where pressing right causes the craft to move left and pressing forward causes it move backward. Intelligent Orientation Control prevents this from happening, keeping the "tail" of the Quadcopter pointed roughly toward the pilot at all times.
- DJI Vision iOS and Android App
- The DJI Vision App for iOS and Android smartphones provides many functions apart from just FPV monitoring, such as telemetry of vital flight stats including remaining battery and number of GPS satellites and a radar scope to help avoid collisions. It also features full camera control, letting you set parameters such as camera tilt, ISO, Shutter Speed, White balance as well as set video start/stop and take photos. Once recorded, photos and video footage can be downloaded directly to the phone allowing them to be shared on Facebook, Instagram or other social media networks, even while the Quadcopter is still in the air.
- Assistant Software
- Windows- and OSX-based software allows you to enable Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), update firmware, and adjust other aircraft and transmitter parameters. In addition, the software allows you to unlock the manual flying mode. Manual Mode will override all autopilot redundancy and failsafes, therefore should only be engaged by experienced pilots
- Slot-In Battery with LED Status Indicators
- A 5200 mAh battery slots into the "tail" of the Phantom 2 and enables up to 25 minutes of flying time. It features and on/off switch and four LED charge indicators that are visible while flying so you can keep track of remaining flight time. For recharging, balance and power regulation is handled internally within the battery itself. You simply plug it into a wall outlet with the supplied power cord and you are good to go.
- Included Remote Control Unit
- The Phantom Vision features an included 5.8GHz RF remote transmitter, with dual toggle joystick controls similar to the kind found on other multi-rotor RC aircraft. The left stick controls throttle (up/down) and yaw (essentially rotation). And the right stick controls roll (side-to-side tilt) and pitch (tilting the nose up or down). A switch on the top right lets you choose between Attitude and GPS flight modes and a similar switch on the left lets you select between IOC modes. The control unit also features a detachable mount for holding your smartphone.
- LED Status Indicator
- LED status light on the rear struts of the Phantom 2 Vision provide you with various feedback as well as warnings. Colors alternate between green, amber and red and can either be flashing or solid. These messages give you valuable information such as whether the GPS system is properly calibrated, warning you the battery is getting low or telling you the remote's signal is out of range.
- Self-Tightening Rotor
- The Phantom 2 features a rotor design that is new for this model. There is no longer a separate prop nut and the threading is designed to be self-tightening, so there is no danger of a loose prop coming off in flight.
| Battery Type | Lithium-polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| LED Indicator | Four LEDs indicate remaining capacity / charge status |
| Working Frequency | 5.8 GHz ISM |
| Communication Distance |
CE: 984' (300 m) FCC: 2,625' (800 m) |
| Receive Sensitivity | -93 dBm |
| Transmitting Power |
CE: 25 mw FCC: 125 mw |
| Working Current/Voltage | 80 mA at 6 V |
| Power Source | 4 x AA Batteries |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor Resolution | 14 MP |
| Lens |
140° FOV (35 mm equivalent: approximately 8 mm) Fixed f/2.8 aperture |
| Video Resolutions |
1080p30 1080i60 |
| Photo Resolution | 14 MP |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, DJI RAW, Adobe DNG Note: DJI RAW requires included Windows-based conversion software to create a widely-accepted DNG file type. In camera DNG RAM requires camera firmware v1.1.9 or later. Video: H.264 |
| Working Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Communication Distance |
Without Range Extender/Repeater: approx. 164' (50 m) With Range Extender/Repeater: approx. 1,640' (500 m) |
| Latency | < 0.1 sec (100 ms) |
| Control | DJI Vision App for smartphones with iOS 6.1 or later and Android 4.0 or later |
| Settings |
Continuous Photos: ON/OFF Photo Quality Video Quality White Balance Light Meter Mode Exposure Camera Tilt |
| Tilting Range | 0 - 60° |
| Recording Media | MicroSD Memory Card up to 32 GB |
| Operating Frequency | 2412 - 2462 MHz |
| Communication Distance | 984' (300 m) |
| Transmitting Power | <= 17 dBm |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 W |
| Take-Off Weight | < 3.1 lb (< 1400 g) |
| Max Yaw Angular Velocity | 200°/s |
| Max Tilt Angle | 35° |
| Max Ascent/Descent Speed | 20.7 ft/s (6 m/s) |
| Max Flight Velocity | 32.8 ft/s (10 m/s) |
| Dimensions |
Propeller Length: 9" (22.86 cm) Diagonal: 13.8" (35 cm) |
| Weight | Not specified by the manufacturer |
