NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Drone brand DJI is introducing a new drone model called Mavic Pro.
The company saiod Mavic Pro is its first "personal drone." It's small enough to toss in a bag and can launch quickly.
"Its unique folding design compresses the entire drone to practically the size of a water bottle," the company said.
The drone is equipped with a stabilized 4K camera and a visual navigation system, with a 4.3 mile (7 km) range and 27-minute flight time.
"DJI has spent a decade making it easier for anyone to fly, and by rethinking everything about how a drones look, we have created an entirely new type of aerial platform for anyone to explore their creativity," said Frank Wang, DJI's CEO and founder.
The Mavic Pro is set to automatically return to its launch location if it ever loses contact with the controller or reaches critically low battery levels. A Precision Landing feature records a burst of video with two stereo cameras every time Mavic Pro launches, then uses both video and satellite information when it returns to land within an inch of where it took off. If a pilot lets go of the controls, the drone will simply hover in place.
The Mavic Pro records 4K video at 30fps and full 1080p HD at 96fps.
Mavic Pro's U.S. retail price will be $999 with the remote controller included, and $749 without the remote controller. Additional Mavic Pro Intelligent Flight Batteries will cost $89. A Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, which includes a Mavic Pro, two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries, extra propellers, a charging hub, an adapter, a car charger and a shoulder bag, will be available for $1,299.
It will begin shipping October 15.
