Phantom 3 Professional in 2026?
Hello! I’ve been interested in drone mapping for a while, but I never had the opportunity to get a proper drone. Last month, I picked up a P3P at a garage sale. It came with three replacement batteries, two sets of OEM props, one set of carbon props, and a carrying bag.
I’ve already had it inspected and tested, and the only issue found was that the batteries are worn and should be replaced (max possible flight time is about 5 minutes).
I’m interested in hearing people’s opinions and experiences on whether a P3P can still be used to start a mapping business nowadays, mainly for stockpile measurements or agriculture.
As I understand it, the current go-to solution for precise measurements is an RTK setup, but I’ve also seen people say that using GCPs alone can be accurate enough for mapping. Would a P3P with a proper GCP workflow still be viable, or is it too outdated for professional use today?