# Camera-Mounted Quadcopters The DJI Phantom Quadcopter has a Range of 300 Meters By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-08 | Updated 2013-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-phantom-quadcopter References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/438123702605842107/DJI-Phantom-Quadcopter-w/-GoPro-Mount) & [dji](http://www.dji.com/product/phantom/) The [DJI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro) Phantom Quadcopter with a [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-10-black-bones) Mount is a four-propelled aerial vehicle that is flight-ready straight out of the box. Priced at $479, the attractive and functional, boomerang-like device is remote-controlled and requires 4 AA-sized batteries for a flight time of between 10 to 15 minutes. The DJI Phanton Quadcopter can reach speeds of up to ten meters per second and has an integraphy flight dynamics system—including a GPS multi-rotor autopilot system—that has, among others, a fail-safe function. The Naza-M autopilot system installed guides the quadcopter to “Return To Home” and land safely when the signal between with the remote control is severed. The steady, agile design can be mounted with a [GoPro camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai) for video shooting and photo taking capabilities, and has a range of up to 300 meters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Camera-mounted Quadcopters:** The DJI Phantom Quadcopter with a GoPro Mount allows for aerial photography and videography. - **Flight-ready Aerial Vehicles:** The DJI Phantom Quadcopter is a ready-to-fly aerial vehicle that can reach speeds of up to ten meters per second. - **Integrated Autopilot Systems:** The DJI Phantom Quadcopter is equipped with a GPS multi-rotor autopilot system for stability and a fail-safe function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography and Videography:** Camera-mounted quadcopters provide new opportunities for capturing stunning aerial images and videos. - **Consumer Electronics:** Flight-ready aerial vehicles offer a new and exciting product category for consumers in the consumer electronics industry. - **Drone Manufacturing:** Integrated autopilot systems present innovative possibilities for the drone manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [4G Drone Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-remote-controller.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Aftermarket Aerial Drone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-o4-air-unit-pro.md)