Introducing DJI: The Products We Love
For years, DJI has been a pioneer in high-end drones. These days, their drones are among the best options for aerial photography. They make the perfect gift or the ideal treat for the avid photographer.
DJI stocks a range of drones to cover every budget and every need, from the DJI Spark for amateur photographers looking to dabble in aerial photography to the DJI Phantom series for professionals wanting to expand their portfolio.
Of course, DJI is known for more than just its drones – including its innovative goggles and its high-quality gimbals.
So what are our favourite DJI products and how get you get the best from this first-rate brand? Read on for our favourite DJI gadgets and how they’ll best serve your needs!
DJI Spark for Beginners
For those who want to enjoy some impressive aerial photography as nothing more than a hobby, the DJI Spark is the way to go.
This budget mini-drone makes an excellent gift. The Spark weighs half as much as the Mavic and can be neatly folded into your hand. But it also boasts some impressive features, including:
- 1080p video recording
- 12MP camera
- 16-minute flight time
- A subject-tracking mode
- Image and flight stabilisation
- Collision-avoidance technology
- An included controller
But the thing that really makes the Spark stand out is its ability to be controlled with simple hand gestures. No controller needed – just use your hands to tell it what to do!
Rated one of the top 25 inventions of 2017 by TIME magazine, this is an ideal drone for beginners. It’s playful and fun, yet easy to control.
Mavic Pro for Travellers
Adventurers and travellers will love the Mavic Pro 2! This quality DJI drone is incredibly lightweight considering it carries a high-quality camera. Weighing in at less than a kilo, it can shoot 12MP photos and 4K videos.
The Mavic Pro will be able to follow subjects on all their adventures – whether it’s hiking or mountain biking. With an impressive maximum flight time of 27 minutes, the Mavic Pro can travel some 13km.
This professional-style drone can be paired with your smartphone or tablet for customised recording and photography.
But light travellers will most love its compact design; when folded, it measures less than 10cm x 10cm x 20cm.
DJI Phantom 4 Pro for Professionals
For those who are looking to kick their photography game up a notch, the Phantom 4 Pro is an excellent choice.
It’s packed with features that make it one of the best drone picks around. You’re looking at:
- One-inch sensor
- 20MP RAW and JPEG photos
- 4K videos at 60 fps
- 30-minute flight time
- Obstacle avoidance
Along with all the regular bells and whistles, you’ll enjoy plenty of other manual control options and intelligent flight modes. This includes Sport Mode, which flies your drone at a top speed of over 70km/h. There is also a Draw Mode, where you draw a line on the screen to dictate a route the drone will fly.
DJI Osmo Mobile Gimbal for Everyday Filmmakers
The DJI Osmo mobile gimbal is a great tool for those who love to record all their memories on their smartphones. This gimbal stabilises handheld footage to create smooth videos, even when tracking a moving subject.
Paired with the DJI GO app, the mobile gimbal can help you create time-lapses, slow-motion footage, panoramas, long exposures, and more! For those looking to get even more creative, you can compile your favourite scenes to create an edited video complete with cool transitions and music.
DJI Goggles
Sure, you can view your footage live on your mobile screen or controller. But these goggles elevate your experience even more by delivering enhanced flight immersion.
Just strap them to your head and you’ll be able to view those aerial landscapes with a pair of ultra-high quality screens. They’re comfy, and they can be used with a long range and with little lag. Plus you’ll be able to directly control all your video and photo shoots.
Feeling inspiring to up your photography game? Or have you found the perfect gift to give a shutter-happy loved one? Browse our full range of DJI products online today!
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