The End Of An Era - DJI Phantom

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After years of shaping the skies, the DJI Phantom series is being laid to rest. As of June 1, 2025, DJI will end official support for the Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced, marking the quiet end of an era that once defined the modern consumer drone market.

The Phantom line was DJI’s crown jewel through much of the 2010s, a pioneer in turning complex aerial filming and photography into something accessible. The Phantom 4 Pro, especially, was widely praised for its mechanical shutter, 1-inch sensor, and robust flight performance, which made it a go-to tool for aerial photographers and filmmakers.

Support for earlier models like the original Phantom 4 and the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian Edition already ceased in 2023, and this latest announcement ties off the last loose ends of the Phantom legacy. For Phantom 4 owners, the drones will continue to fly of course, but with no official repairs or parts from DJI, they’ll be living on borrowed time. So if you're still flying one, enjoy it while it lasts. It’s a quiet goodbye, but a well-earned one. The Phantom helped launch a revolution in aerial photography and videography.