I attached a picture of the New Price of the New Model.

$1700.00 US for the Phantom 4.  I knew it was going to be pricey!

microcyb Posted at 2016-2-17 04:36
$1700.00 US for the Phantom 4.  I knew it was going to be pricey!

But there has to be something really good behind those $1,700 ;)

My biggest concern would be , the Phantom 3 battery's  are not compatible with the Phanton 4. Another way for DJI to get our hard earned cash

danieldust Posted at 2016-2-16 15:59
But there has to be something really good behind those $1,700 ;)

True, I bet that bird is going to me awesome from the leaked information around.  Question will be is what will be the difference between the Intel and GoPro lines soon to be out.

Interesting that they're targeting $1700 but the category is "enthusiasts", rather than professionals as per the P3P above it.

Curious how they differentiate and what impact it will have in the built in tech. Maybe a sign that the P3P will be the only professional Phantom released and that any new pro unit will be Inspire level........

I won't be racing out to get one.

hummingbird.uav Posted at 2016-2-17 08:55
I won't be racing out to get one.

Neither will I lol. My P3A has everything it needs and then some. I don't think it would be a smart idea to release another product. I would have waited until August- September. But hey, they know what they are doing.

danieldust Posted at 2016-2-17 09:09
Neither will I lol. My P3A has everything it needs and then some. I don't think it would be a smar ...

I don't think they know what they are doing.......

perfect.  So by the time I'm ready to upgrade the price will have likely dropped a bit.

$1700 (TBC).......to be confirmed.

So ill be poor and living in a box in the streets after I buy this :-)

NepenthesLucas Posted at 2016-2-16 19:15
So ill be poor and living in a box in the streets after I buy this :-)

But you will have cool footage of the box..

iPhone sales tactics showed people will buy the newest model just because of 1 or 2 new features.
Perhaps a universal shell (similar to how 250 racing frames are open and free) would be beneficial (not for DJI of course), so previous customers can simply swap parts, or upgrade.

I.e. The P2 frame is similar to the P3. If the frame was accessible to allow parts to be swapped.., people could upgrade ESC's, motors, cameras, gimbals etc. Maybe even replace individual arms, for various shapes or landing gears.

I guess there are reasons for companies to build drones as a complete single unit (bug fixes for one), but it would be cool to see a 'whore' drone takes can take anything.

Kit Walker Posted at 2016-2-17 13:35
iPhone sales tactics showed people will buy the newest model just because of 1 or 2 new features.
Pe ...

I would understand that you'd be willing to upgrade for another $1,000. But not $1,700 for a few for more features. Because at the end of the  day, I don't think anyone would pay $700 more for anti-collision and more small features that will likely appear in P4...

What is the source for the price photo? Or does someone have way too much time on their hands to make it up?

Enthusiasts could be more than professionals!

For $1700 it better be a smaller Inspire 1!

If it's a same airframe/design with a few pops and bangs then they can forget it!

randykahl Posted at 2016-2-17 13:27
What is the source for the price photo? Or does someone have way too much time on their hands to mak ...

think here: http://www.drohnen.de/10424/dji- ... -des-dji-phantom-4/

The new model controls sharks with laser beam attached to their heads.

To be honest the pricing is not bad ( If it actually competes with the Yuneec H ).. Personally we will be looking at this product closely and REALLY HOPE they have done something with the sensor or codec! If so, this means the Phantom "4" is not coming until atleast the end of the year.. I wrote my full thoughts here for anyone who wants to read ;) Thanks for this great info though!

Bleach.e46 Posted at 2016-2-17 08:10
think here: http://www.drohnen.de/10424/dji-event-am-01-03-2016-vorstellung-des-dji-phantom-4/

Ah Deustch, aber Ich sehe es nicht.  Oh German, but I don't see it.  Oh there it is, but I'm highly skeptical about the price.

microcyb Posted at 2016-2-17 04:36
$1700.00 US for the Phantom 4.  I knew it was going to be pricey!

If I remember correctly the rumored price of the xor was over 5 grand now its 3 grand? So I wouldn't pay to much attention to the rumors

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-2-17 22:37
If I remember correctly the rumored price of the xor was over 5 grand now its 3 grand? So I wouldn ...

X5r I hate auto correct

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-2-17 09:38
X5r I hate auto correct

We should have a betting pool on the release price.

microcyb Posted at 2016-2-17 10:26
We should have a betting pool on the release price.

I say $1299.00 U.S.

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-2-17 12:09
I say $1299.00 U.S.

I am betting on 1599.00 US

I'd happily pay the extra just for a better camera (larger sensor, say m4/3 like the inspire).

CFM01 Posted at 2016-2-17 08:50
Enthusiasts could be more than professionals!

For $1700 it better be a smaller Inspire 1!

I whole heartedly agree with you. It better have some significant improvements, like camera with a F-stop capability, potential to somehow zoom the lens, and FPS at a very high rate to make me happy.
Just better motors won't do it.
We don't need more range with the LOS requirement.
Soo we'll wait and see.
DJI rarely disappoints, and that has been true all along.

I'm wondering which kind of stress cracks will develop new phantom 4! DJI surprise me!

My P3A is just fine for me and does more than I need it too other than maybe have dual rate switches for the sticks. Anyway, mine is paid for!

Maybe it will be a hex. You think?

thumb Posted at 2016-2-18 02:56
My P3A is just fine for me and does more than I need it too other than maybe have dual rate switches ...

Yes, I will stick with my P3A Also

I reckon it will be $1,599

randykahl Posted at 2016-2-17 20:27
What is the source for the price photo? Or does someone have way too much time on their hands to mak ...

They were sent by email to dealers...

I wonder if they will continue manufacturing p3's? At that price point for the p4 it makes me think that they will.

danieldust Posted at 2016-2-17 15:54
They were sent by email to dealers...

Just sounds a little odd.  The whole thing just sounds homemade.  Why would they put $1700 as their price point when all of the other price points end in 99?  And what is the 2nd reason below the prices, I only see 1 reason.

What you have to ask yourself is what would you pay $500.00-$800.00 more for and hope to get knowing where the Inspire sits...
Better Camera/Interchangeable Camera?
Hex?
Retractable Gear?
Parachute?
Upgradable platform?
Who knows..but all will find out soon enough....

All I know is I am glad I waited...been thinking about a P3 for a while now and just when I thought it was time...well, I can wait a few more weeks...

Northofthe49th Posted at 2016-2-18 12:58
What you have to ask yourself is what would you pay $500.00-$800.00 more for and hope to get knowing ...

"All I know is I am glad I waited...been thinking about a P3 for a while now and just when I thought it was time...well, I can wait a few more weeks..."

When the P3 was released, it was an easy decision to move up from the P2.
The P3 is about 10 times better in areas that make a big difference.
The new machine is looking like costing twice as much as the Advanced - it is going to be twice as good?
Or is it just going to have a bunch of gimmicks the guys from marketing thought would sell?
Things like object avoidance (that doesn't really work), digital zoom (the perennial forum favourite) or cup holders.
We can only wait to see what they release.

vu.q.le@outlook Posted at 2016-2-18 15:29
I predict:
- new improved shell no more cracks
- basic forward obstacle avoidance just like the yune ...

"It's going to be a tough year considering the competition has caught up"

Really?  Perhaps you can point out these wonderful new machines.
I haven't seen anyone else offering anything to come close to Lightbridge so far.
And I'm still waiting for something else that performs as well.