New Phantom 3 Drone flys with 4K Video Cam

DJI, the worlds best selling drone-maker have unveiled a new camera equipped model that is able to shoot aerial footage in 4k quality.

Phantom 3 Drone

The ultra high definition format is four times the resolution of 1080p HD which allows video -makers to zoom in and crop the Phantom 3 professional's footage easily without degrading its quality.

It also has an app that controls the camera equipped machines to allow live video streams to YouTube. This can be useful for journalists to show live streams of major events around the world.

Sales have increased over the years for drones from hobbyists to businesses all interested in its latest gadget by DJI.

The new Phantom will come in two different version, an Advanced edition priced at $999 and a Professional version priced at $1,259. The professional version comes with the camera that can shoot 4k quality while the slightly cheaper advanced version shoots in 1080p.

The high quality video shooting ability is the main selling point but the the Phantom 3 also includes the DJI's Lightbridge technology feature that allows the operator to see what the drone sees live and in HD, within a mile range. Both drones also use a three-axis gimbal to stabilize the camera and provide super-smooth video.