The DJI Phantom 4 is a 2016 quadcopter with an integrated 4K (12 MP) gimbal camera, notable for introducing DJI's forward obstacle sensing and ActiveTrack/TapFly intelligent flight modes. It spawned the Phantom 4 Pro and other variants.
| Country | China |
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| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Price | ~$1,399 USD (launch) |
| Subtype | Consumer/prosumer quadcopter |
| Role | Aerial imaging |
| Classification | Civil/consumer quadcopter |
| Mission | Aerial photography, Cinematography, Mapping |
| Datalink | DJI Lightbridge |
| Variants | Phantom 4 Pro, Advanced, Pro V2.0, Multispectral, RTK |
| MTOW (kg) | 1.38 |
| Operators | Civilian/commercial |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Length (m) | 0.35 |
| Propulsion | Electric (4x brushless, LiPo) |
| Range (km) | 5 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial export |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Obstacle-aware, ActiveTrack/waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 28 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 72 |
| Standard sensors | Integrated 4K 12MP camera, Forward obstacle sensors, Vision positioning |
| Production status | Discontinued |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6000 |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational, Photography / film, Survey / mapping |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade, Prosumer / modified |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²), RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |