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DJI Phantom 4

📅 2016 📷 12 MP 🔲 1/2.3-inch ⚖️ 1380g 🎬 4K 30fps 🔋 28 min

PhotoWorkout Score

Our composite editorial score for this product. Updated 2026-09-01.

How we score ›

Component	Weight	Score
Customer Reviews	35%	data not available
Technical Analysis	30%	47.0
Market Position	20%	32.5
Value Proposition	15%	data not available

Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).

📋 Specifications

Release Year	2016
Resolution	12 Megapixels
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Type	CMOS
Max Video Resolution	4K 30fps
Weight	1380g
Max Flight Time	28 min
Max Range	5 km
Max Speed	72 km/h
Obstacle Sensing	Forward + downward

Last updated: September 1, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the DJI Phantom 4, sourced from SampleShots.

Asper Productions Drone Photo by Lance Asper.

Palm Coast, Florida | bird's eyeview of seashore — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/160s · ISO 100

Ocean | iPhone wallpaper — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/1600s · ISO 100

Dark evergreen trees climb a misty hillside as low cloud drifts through the forest. The scene feels quiet, cold, and atmospheric. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/13s · ISO 885

Layers. | high-angle photography of beach side — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/80s · ISO 100

Shot with @expeditionxdrone | bird's photo of cityscape — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/160s · ISO 100

Aerial view of a dock extending into a calm lake beside lush green landscape. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/10s · ISO 100

Aerial view showcasing a lush, green island surrounded by vibrant turquoise waters, highlighting the contrast between land and sea. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/500s · ISO 100

✞=♡ | body of water — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/240s · ISO 100

Overpasses from above | aerial photography of interlocking freeways with travelling cars — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/120s · ISO 141

First time visiting Ipoh, Malaysia. I was waiting for this moment cause so many cars was passing by it hard to get only one vehicle in the middle of the X. I took so many shots it was scary to stand side of the road but its worth it. Additional If you a food lover you should go to this city. :) | aerial photography of intersection — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/160s · ISO 100

drone view of a city | white high-rise buildings — f/2.8 · 1/2100s · ISO 100

Aerial photograph of a pink water body meeting a dense green forest edge, captured from above. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/50s · ISO 115

Aerial view of a dense conifer forest blanketed in snow, tinted with purple hues. The shot emphasizes radial patterns of trees from the drone perspective. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/6s · ISO 915

An aerial view of a dark teal sea with sweeping wave textures and foamy streaks. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/1400s · ISO 100

Mining quarry with special equipment, open pit excavation. Sand mine. View from above. | aerial photography of seashore — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/750s · ISO 100

Suburbia from above | aerial photography of houses and buildings — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/100s · ISO 174

Aerial photograph of a rugged coastline where jagged rocks meet turquoise water, with white surf breaking along the boundary. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/2100s · ISO 100

Aerial view showcasing the intricate layout of buildings and streets in a bustling urban environment, highlighting the flow of traffic and architectural diversity. — 3.6mm · f/2.8 · 1/690s · ISO 100

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