My department purchased the Phantom 4 (against my advice). It will work for documenting Crime Scenes, viewing hostage/active shooters, etc.. But does not have thew capabilities of carrying the Zenmuse XT FLIR. The Phantom also does not have the ability to carry and drop a flotation device or emergency supplies (like a radio) to a lost hiker like the Inspire 1. Phantom 4 handles winds fine up to around 22-25 mph. Inspire handles winds in the 40's. Inspire has a lot longer flight duration time than the Phantom 4. I think they wanted to try to get this going with minimal costs.. Now that we are cleared, they are kicking themselves, but planning on getting the Inspire 1 on the next purchase.. I brought my Inspire 1 Version 2 into work outfitted with the Zenmuse XT and they were extremely impressed, (Fire Dept started drooling).. So, the FD known what to get the first round!! Up to you on exactly what you will be using it for. It can be (and is being done with our agency) hooked up to a monitor. Mine is connected to our Command Post so that SWAT Commanders/Deputy Chief/Ect can view from inside the command post..