I am within 30 days or buying a Phantom 3.....I am newbie, however my budget allows for an "Advanced".  Since I am a newbie should I stick with Standard or would I do ok with Advanced even thought I am a newbie?

Thanks

Advanced. They both fly the same, but the Advanced has many advantages more than worth the extra money if you can afford it.

Don't live with regret get the advanced!

I think you will regret getting the standard.

Like the others said, get the advanced.  You'll regret getting the standard within a day or two.  Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but if you are used to seeing all the videos and reading the forums, you'll expect more from it than it will do.

Are you a newbie?

Get an advanced!

Advanced if you can afford the difference.. You will always regret getting the Standard ( if the budget allowed an Advanced )

definitely Advanced.

P3A all the way!

Advanced, it is worth the $300 extra.

Depends on your budget - I have the standard and it does all I want it to do - if budget is no options then why consider just standard vs advanced - go inspire - advance will give you greater distance and I cant think of any disadvantages other than you can update the firmware over wifi with the standard although there are rumours of it coming to Advanced and professional as well.

Some of the advantages of the advanced include - more buttons on your RC, a bigger phone tablet holder so you can fit most tablets on it, greater range due to lightbridge - the ability to plug your phone/tablet into the RC.  Access to more satalites meaning you have less chance of losing gps - that said there are not many standard owners complaining about fly aways on here which could be down to the fact they dont fly so far or just there are less of them about

I have no regrets getting a standard as it does all I want it to do within the limitations of the law and I dont exceed the limits set here in the uk.  My view was by the time I was ready to upgrade I would probably go for an inspire or there would be a phantom 4 out by then but what I have is doing just fine for me.  One thing to consider is though if you have the budget for the advanced and got the standard could you spend the extra money on accessories that you wont be able to afford if you get the advanced such as spare batteries etc.

I hope that helps - most people will always say go for the advanced or professional but they havent owned a standard to compare - I can only give you my experience as a standard owner having not owned the advanced - good luck with your purchase!

get the advanced. You will be so glad you spent the extra money.

Stan1970 Posted at 2015-10-15 13:58
Depends on your budget - I have the standard and it does all I want it to do - if budget is no optio ...

A seconder here.  

Bought a standard when it was first introduced at $799 (did receive a free battery when DJI lower the price).  What the standard lacks are VPS, longer range, and direct camera controls on the RC.  When flying outdoor, VPS does not seem to be needed.  Losing VPS makes the standard version lighter and hence can fly longer (my record on healthydrone is 19m47s which was done on a very windy day).  The flight range is good enough for me and I reached 1.8km when flying over the ocean, and today I reached 1.6km in wood areas.  The camera sensor is not BSI, but I find the photos good enough for me.  Maybe BSI is better at night, but I am not ready to fly in the dark yet.

Anyway, whatever you choose, you shall be happy and no need to look back.

Cheers!

as someone who was gifted a standard......... i am very happy with my standard.

if i had my time again i would get the pro / adv but you wont be disappointed if you get a standard and you are after making "good" videos.  

as others said, the adv / pro are far better.

gongml Posted at 2015-10-15 18:05
A seconder here.  

Bought a standard when it was first introduced at $799 (did receive a free ba ...

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