Watch: DJI Phantom 4 Drone Can Automatically Dodge Obstacles

In the race between self-driving cars and self-flying drones, it appears the latter will get to the finish line first.
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In the race between self-driving cars and self-flying drones, it appears the latter will get to the finish line first. 

The Pentagon unveiled its self-flying drone last month, and now DJI has come out with its own semi-autonomous drone that can avoid obstacles and return home on its own. 

The DJI Phantom 4 is equipped with sensors that can detect objects between 2 and 49 feet in front of it, and is programmed to avoid crashes accordingly, a function similar to the one in the Pentagon drone. 

The drone will set you back $1,399, and preorders will arrive on March 15th, according to CNET

The Phantom 4 also comes with a number of other adjustments and upgrades, including a subject-tracking function on its camera, a vibration-remover, and multiple flight modes. 

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