The FC 40 will be rebranded and sold without the camera. Essentially you will have a choice of a phantom in 2.4 or 5.8 ghz. I am not sure why they dropped the camera, but with so many options to upgrade it makes sense. Looks like it has different motors and better battery life. It will be available for pre-order soon, here is the link from B&H ----->
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... oller.html
The DJI Phantom Quadcopter with 5.8 GHz Radio is a quad-rotor RC helicopter that acts as an aerial platform for a GoPro HERO action camera. This product will appeal to a variety of potential users, from RC aircraft hobbyists seeking the ability to mount a camera so they can record their flights, to videographers and photographers looking to open up a whole new range of shooting possibilities. Unlike the standard version of the Phantom, this version incorporates the same 5.8 GHz radio as used by the FC40. This means you can safely leave your GoPro's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi turned on in flight.
The Phantom can achieve a maximum horizontal flight speed of 33 ft/s and can ascend and descend at up to 20 ft/s. It comes with 5.8 GHz Transmitter (radio controller) that features an operational range of up to 2600' line-of-sight. The controller draws power from five readily available AA batteries, available separately.
Because of the complexity associated with multi-rotor aircraft, the Phantom relies on the Naza-M V2 flight control system. This system uses GPS for navigation and to maintain flight stability. While fully manual operation is possible, most users, especially videographers hoping to get the smoothest possible shoots, will opt for GPS Flight Mode. GPS Mode is an autopilot mode that keeps the Quadcopter stable and right-side-up when moving, and holds it in a fixed horizontal and vertical position whenever the controls are released.
Minimal Assembly Required
Those used to other RC aircraft will note the Phantom requires only basic assembly using a screw driver and supplied wrench. You will just need to attach the rotors, skids, and a few other small parts. Once assembled you will need to be sure to follow all of the calibration steps to ensure correct operation of the GPS autopilot system before flying.
Includes Transmitter (Radio Controller)
The Phantom features a 6-channel, 5.8 GHz WI-Fi transmitter, with dual joystick controls similar to the kind found on other multi-rotor RC aircraft transmitters. The sticks are configured in "Mode 2", the most popular mode in the U.S. The left stick controls throttle (up/down) and yaw (essentially rotation). And the right stick controls cyclic motion (side-to-side tilt pressing right/left and tilting the nose up or down pressing up/down). A switch on the top right lets you choose between Attitude and GPS flight modes and a similar switch on the left lets you select between IOC modes.
Up to 14 Minutes Flying Time
The standard 11.1V, 2200mAh 3S lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery is able to power the Phantom for up to 14 minutes. It can be charged using a variety of RC balance chargers, in addition to the model included.
Naza-M V2 Flight Control System
The brains of the aircraft, the Phantom uses the same Naza-M V2 flight control system as several other DJI models, including the original Phantom. The software ships preconfigured with two available flight modes, GPS Mode and GPS Attitude Mode. Additional modes and other custom configurations can be enabled using the Naza Assistant software, a Windows-only application available for free download from the DJI website. In addition, the software can offload flight data for diagnostic and teaching purposes and well as perform firmware updates.
Attitude and GPS Flight Modes
The Phantom has two GPs-assisted flight modes for you to choose from. Of the two, GPS Mode is the most automatic. In GPS Mode the Quadcopter will stop as soon as you release the controls and stay hovering at a fixed horizontal and vertical position. This setting is the easiest to fly and is generally preferred for shooting video as the Quadcopter won't sway or drift because of light wind gusts.
GPS Attitude Mode, or Attitude Mode, is a more manual flying mode in which the Phantom does not try and maintain a fixed spatial position. When you release the controls it will continue to drift unless friction slows it down or you stop it. And in this mode it will be more likely to be blown around if there is any wind. This not a true manual mode, however, in that the GPS navigation system is still used to maintain flight stability and by the "return to home" feature in the event of signal loss.
Return to Home Failsafe
If the Phantom loses the signal from the controller for any reason the "return to home" feature will initialize. The aircraft will ascend to 60 feet then make a straight-line course back to the "home position" you will have defined during the GPS calibration process. Once there, it will safely descend to the ground and power itself off.
Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)
IOC is designed to help make flying more intuitive. Nominally, the yaw control will allow the Quadcopter to rotate continuously, which can quickly become confusing if you lose track of which way is "front". Suddenly your controls can get mixed up, where pressing right causes the craft to move left and pressing forward causes it move backward. Intelligent Orientation Control prevents this from happening, keeping the "tail" of the quadcopter pointed roughly toward the pilot at all times. To enable this feature you will need to use the Naza Assistant Software.
LED Status Indicator
LED status lights on the tail of the Phantom provide you with various feedback as well as warnings. Colors alternate between green, amber and red and can either be flashing or solid. These messages give you valuable information such as whether the GPS system is properly calibrated, warning you the battery is getting low, or telling you the remote's signal is out of range.
Self-Tightening 8" Propellers
The propellers screw on directly without requiring a separate prop nut. This design is self-tightening so there is no danger of a loose prop coming off in flight.
