Quiet DJI foldable drone with 4K gimbal camera, extended 30-minute flight time in a water-bottle-sized package.
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is an upgraded version of the groundbreaking Mavic Pro consumer drone from 2017, featuring quieter propellers and extended flight time over the standard model. The Mavic Pro revolutionised consumer drone photography with its foldable design that made a capable camera drone genuinely portable.
The integrated camera features a 1/2.3-inch sensor capturing 12MP stills and 4K video at 30fps, stabilised by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for smooth, steady footage. The Platinum edition's redesigned propellers reduce noise by up to 60% and extend flight time to approximately 30 minutes, addressing two key complaints about the original.
Build quality is compact and refined with the folding arm design that collapses the drone to roughly water bottle size. The obstacle avoidance system uses forward and downward sensors to prevent collisions, and the remote controller provides a live video feed via smartphone connection at distances up to 7km.
The Mavic Pro Platinum holds moderate value on the used market as one of the most capable compact drones ever produced. While superseded by the Mavic 2 and Mavic 3, its combination of portability, image quality, and extended Platinum features make it a practical entry to aerial photography.