DJI has officially announced that it has ended the production and support of the Phantom series, which has become an icon in the drone market for years. The company announced that the support process of Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced models will end on June 1, 2025. This decision officially closes the leading role of the Phantom series in the sector for many years. In addition, the production of the Phantom 4 series actually stopped quietly in May 2018.
The Phantom series was one of the most important steps that made DJI recognized worldwide. The first Phantom model released in 2013 was widely accepted among consumers and professionals. While it was very difficult to find a ready -to -fly drone at that time, Phantom quickly filled this gap. In addition, Phantom’s unique pillow -like body and constant landing feet easily separated it from others.
DJI leaves the Phantom tradition behind focusing on foldable designs
At the point we have reached today, DJI’s product portfolio is largely far away from Phantom’s classic design. The company’s new generation drones stand out with their foldable structure and compact designs that emphasize portability. Mavic, Air and Mini Series are now the main product range of DJI. In addition, the Flip series for beginners makes an important contribution to this diversity.
The prevalence of the Phantom series was not limited to individual users. In the cinema and advertising industry, Phantom Drones have been used as a reliable choice for many years. However, with the rapid progress of technology, lighter, portable and advanced models began to see demand. However, Phantom continued to be preferred for a long time with its robustness and ease of use.
However, it is clear that DJI does not need Phantom brand as much as before. Today’s drone users attach more importance to easy portability and high image quality. In addition to all these, Phantom’s fixed feet and large -bodied structure is now inadequate to meet these expectations. Nevertheless, Phantom’s influence on drone culture is still strongly felt.
Phantom’s visual symbol inspired even the drone ban signs in public spaces. Especially in parks or stadiums, warning signs were frequently encountered with Phantom Silhouette. This can be considered as one of the most concrete examples of how wide Phantom has a cultural impact. In addition, Phantom’s shape became the representative of the concept of drone among the people.
On the other hand, it is seen that DJI does not stand empty when we look at the last leaks in the sector. According to reliable sources, DJI will soon operate the Mavic 4 Pro model. It is also stated that the development phase of the mini 5 model is about to be completed. This shows that DJI continues innovations in the post -Phantom period.