Is the Phantom 3 Advanced worth buying?

It is a solid cheap entry into aerial photography if you fly in open areas and shoot in daylight. Compare its price with newer DJI models that offer longer range and better sensors before deciding.

How does it compare with the Phantom 3 Standard or Professional?

The Advanced sits between them: it has a 2.7K camera and a longer range than the Standard's 2.7K-limited setup, but the Professional adds 4K video and a higher-power lightbridge link. Pick the Advanced if 2.7K is enough.

How long can it fly on a charge?

DJI rated the Phantom 3 Advanced at about 23 minutes per battery in ideal conditions. Real flights with wind and camera use typically run shorter, and old batteries may hold less.

What comes in the box?

The kit includes the drone, a remote controller, a battery, charger, propellers, and a gimbal clamp. Check the specific listing for extras like a spare battery or case.

Does it work with a phone or tablet?

Yes. You mount a phone or tablet on the controller and use the DJI GO app for live view, camera settings, and flight telemetry over the 2.4 GHz link.

Prices for this older model move with used stock and bundle contents. Watch the price history and buy when a listing with a healthy battery drops below the recent range.

What do buyers say about the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings.

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced

4.8

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$1,001.75at Buy Direct & Save, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced

The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced is a ready-to-fly quadcopter with a 2.7K camera on a three-axis gimbal, GPS, and a bundled remote controller. It shoots 12-megapixel stills in JPG and Raw and flies up to 57.6 km/h with a rated control range of about 3,000 feet. It is a 2015-era model, so its camera and range trail current DJI drones, but it remains an easy first camera drone. No current price was provided, so check the live comparison for where it sits against its recent range.