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DJI PHANTOM 4 RTK SDK EDITION
Access a vast ecosystem of drone apps.
Enhance Drone Mapping Missions
The DJI Phantom 4 RTK SDK Edition allows commercial operators to enhance their drone surveying missions by accessing a vast ecosystem of drone apps to maximise the drone's capabilities.
This package is similar to the standard Phantom 4 RTK offering, except that it features the Phantom 4 RTK SDK Remote Controller without screen.
Unlike the standard remote controller, the Phantom 4 RTK SDK Remote Controller is Mobile SDK compatible, meaning that pilots familiar with using 3rd party applications on DJI drones can now access the world's leading drone app ecosystem.
Another advantage of the SDK Remote Controller is that users can connect a compatible Android or iOS device and install any compatible DJI Mobile SDK-enabled app. This enables operators to leverage these developer tools to optimise the capability of the DJI Phantom 4 RTK for surveying missions and other data acquisition scenarios.
Similar to the standard remote controller, the SDK Remote Controller features the DJI OcuSync transmission system, with reliable HD image and video transmission at distances of up to 7km (dependent on region).
Users who already own a Phantom 4 RTK can purchase the SDK remote controller separately.
The Phantom 4 RTK is DJI's most compact and accurate low-altitude mapping solution. This next-generation surveying platform offers centimetre-accurate data while requiring fewer ground control points.
Drone Laws, Licences and Training Requirements
Until 31 December 2020
Where Can I Fly?
Drone pilots should follow the Drone Code, or permissions granted by their PfCO/standard permission.
Do I need to register my drone in the UK?
Yes. See the Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service page for more details.
After December 31 2020 (Transitional Period)
Where Can I Fly?
There can be no uninvolved people present within the area of flight; and there can be no flight within 150m horizontally of residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational areas (A3 subcategory of Open category).
Want more freedom? Complete an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) and you can fly as close as 50m horizontally of uninvolved people (A2 subcategory).
There is no limitation on proximity to buildings. But this is not a free for all, because the prescribed separation distances from uninvolved people still apply to persons that are occupants of any vehicle, vessel or structure.
How Do I Get an A2 CofC?
Sit an A2 CofC with a Recognised Assessment Entity, such as Heliguy. The A2 CofC course is currently being run online through heliguy™ Learning Management System.
Do I need to register my drone?
Yes. See the Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service page for more details.
What Happens If I Have a PfCO?
Holders of a standard permission valid beyond December 31 2020 can operate under the terms of the permission, until their renewal date. Then apply to fly under an Operational Authorisation (replacing the PfCO).
From January 2023 (End of Transitional Period)
The rules will change for DJI aircraft in their current form. Updated information released nearer the time.
What's in the Box
Phantom 4 RTK (SDK Version)
- Drone x 1
- Remote Controller x 1
- Propeller Pair x 4
- Intelligent Flight Battery x 2
- AC Power Adapter x 1
- AC Power Cable x 1
- Intelligent Flight Battery Charging Hub x 1
- Gimbal Clamp x 1
- microSD Card (16GB) x 1
- Micro USB Cable x 1
- Carrying Case x 1
Product Specification
Phantom 4 RTK SDK Edition Specifications
Please see the full specs of the DJI Phantom 4 RTK SDK system below.
Phantom 4 RTK Aircraft Specs
Weight with Battery and Propellers Fitted |
1391 g |
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level |
6000 m (19685 ft) |
Max Ascent Speed |
6 m/s (automatic flight) 5 m/s (manual control) |
Max Descent Speed |
3 m/s |
Max Speed |
31 mph (50 kph) (P-mode) 36 mph (58 kph) (A-mode) |
Max Flight Time |
Approximately 30 minutes |
Operating Temperature |
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
Operating Frequency |
2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz (Europe, Japan, Korea) 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (United States, China) |
EIRP |
2.4 GHz CE (Europe) / MIC (Japan) / KCC (Korea): < 20 dBm 5.8 GHz FCC (United States) / SRRC (Mainland China) / NCC (Taiwan, China): < 26 dBm |
Hover Accuracy Range |
RTK enabled and functioning properly: Vertical: ±0.1 m; Horizontal: ±0.1 m RTK disabled: Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning); ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with vision positioning); ±1.5 m (with GNSS positioning) |
Image Position Offset |
The position of the camera center is relative to the phase center of the onboard D-RTK antenna under the aircraft body’s axis: (36, 0, and 192 mm) already applied to the image coordinates in Exif data. The positive x, y, and z axes of the aircraft body point to the forward, rightward, and downward of the aircraft, respectively. |
GNSS Module Specs
Single-Frequency High-Sensitivity GNSS |
GPS + BeiDou + Galileo* (Asia); GPS + GLONASS + Galileo* (other regions) |
Multi-Frequency Multi-System High-Precision RTK GNSS |
Frequency Used GPS: L1/L2; GLONASS: L1/L2; BeiDou: B1/B2; Galileo*: E1/E5 First-Fixed Time: < 50 s Positioning Accuracy: Vertical 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RMS); Horizontal 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) 1 ppm indicates an error with a 1 mm increase over 1 km of movement Velocity Accuracy: 0.03 m/s |
Mapping Functions Specifications
Mapping Accuracy |
Mapping accuracy meets the requirements of the ASPRS Accuracy Standards for Digital Orthophotos Class III. The actual accuracy depends on surrounding lighting and patterns, aircraft altitude, mapping software used, and other factors when shooting. |
Ground Sample Distance (GSD) |
(H/36.5) cm/pixel, H indicates the aircraft altitude relative to the shooting scene (unit: m) |
Acquisition Efficiency |
Max operating area of approx. 1 km2 for a single flight (at an altitude of 182 m, i.e., GSD is approx. 5 cm/pixel, meeting the requirements of the ASPRS Accuracy Standards for Digital Orthophotos Class III). |
Phantom 4 RTK Gimbal Specifications
Controllable Range |
Pitch: -90° to +30° |
Vision System
Velocity Range |
≤ 31 mph (50 kph) at 6.6 ft (2 m) above ground with adequate lighting |
Altitude Range |
0 - 10 m (0 - 33 ft) |
Operating Range |
0 - 10 m (0 - 33 ft) |
Obstacle Sensory Range |
0.7 - 30 m (2 - 98 ft) |
Operating Environmental Conditions |
Surfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux) |
Infrared Sensing System
Obstacle Sensory Range |
0.2 - 7 m (0.6 - 23 ft ) |
Operating Environment |
Surface with diffuse reflection material, and reflectivity > 8% (such as wall, trees, humans, etc.) |
Phantom 4 RTK Camera Specs
Sensor |
1’’ CMOS; Effective pixels: 20M |
Lens Specs |
FOV (Field of View) 84°, 8.8 mm (35 mm format equivalent: 24 mm), f/2.8 - f/11, auto focus at 1 m - ∞ |
ISO Range |
Video: 100 - 3200 (Auto), 100 - 6400 (Manual) Photo: 100 - 3200 (Auto), 100 - 12800 (Manual) |
Mechanical Shutter |
8 - 1/2000 s |
Electronic Shutter |
8 - 1/8000 s |
Max Image Size |
4864×3648 (4:3) 5472×3648 (3:2) |
Still Photography Modes |
Single shot |
Video Recording Modes |
H.264, 4K: 3840×2160 30p |
Photo Format |
JPEG |
Video Format |
MOV |
Supported File Systems |
FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) exFAT (> 32 GB) |
Supported SD Cards |
microSD Max Capacity: 128 GB. Write speed ≥15MB/s. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required |
Operating Temperature |
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
Phantom 4 RTK SDK Remote Controller Specs
Operating Frequency |
2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz (Europe, Japan, Korea) 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz (United States, China) |
EIRP |
2.4 GHz CE / MIC / KCC: < 20 dBm 5.8 GHz FCC / SRRC / NCC: < 26 dBm |
Max Transmission Distance |
FCC / NCC: 4.3 mi (7 km) CE / MIC / KCC / SRRC: 3.1 mi (5 km) (Unobstructed, free of interference) |
Built-in Battery |
6000mAh @ LiPo 2S |
Operating Voltage |
1.2 A @ 7.4v |
Mobile Device Holder |
Table/Smartphone |
Operating Temperature |
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
Phantom 4 RTK Battery Specifications
Capacity |
5870 mAh |
Voltage |
15.2 V |
Battery Type |
LiPo 4S |
Energy |
89.2 Wh |
Net Weight |
468 g |
Operating Temperature |
-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
Max Charging Power |
160 W |
Charging Hub Specs
Voltage |
17.5 V |
Operating Temperature |
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
AC Power Adapter Specs
Voltage |
17.4 V |
Rated Power |
160 W |
