DJI has announced its brand new Inspire 3 professional-class drone for aerial cinematography. This model features a number of improvements over its predecessor, from design, sensor, connectivity and operation.
The new Inspire 3 includes a full-frame Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera sensor, which is their lightest yet, and supports DJI’s CineCore 3.0 image processing system. It can internally record up to 8K 25fps in CinemaDNG and 8K 75fps in Apple ProRes RAW. It can also do 4K 120fps ProRes RAW without cropping.
The X9-8K Air sensor supports dual native ISO at EI 800 and EI 4000 below 30fps, making it very suitable for low-light shooting. Above 30p the camera can still do EI 320 and 1600. The sensor has a claimed dynamic range of 14+_stops. DJI Cinema Color System (DCSS) is supported for accurate colors and skin tones and color matching between other DJI cameras such as Ronin 4D.
The Inspire 3 supports the DJI DL mount, and the camera is compatible with an additional 18mm F2.8 full-frame lens and a new telephoto lens designed for 8K, as well as other DL mount options.
Inspire 3 features a new lightweight and redesigned body. The FPV camera, vision sensors, positioning antennas and memory card slot are all integrated within the airframe. The landing gear can be lowered during flight, providing an unrestricted 80-degree view when shooting straight up. The new propulsion system can reach speeds of 94 km/h, with ascent and descent speeds of 8 m/s and submersion speeds of 10 m/s.
The Inspire 3 also features an updated FPV camera. This is the camera the drone operator sees from, and the new model has a 161-degree FOV with a 1/1.8-inch night vision sensor and 1080p 60fps. The drone has a transmission range of 15km with one controller and 12km in dual control mode (pilot + gimbal control). It can run live feeds at 1080p 60fps with 90ms latency over 12km or 4K 30fps over a 5km range.
The Inspire 3 comes with the DJI RC Plus controller with a 7-inch 1200-nit display and 3.3 hours of battery life, extendable up to 6 hours with an external WB37 battery. The drone itself supports two TB61 batteries providing a flight time of up to 28 minutes.
The flight system has been updated on the Inspire 3 with new Waypoint Pro options, including repeatable routes that allow the pilot to fly the drone according to exact patterns and paths multiple times to capture the same footage over and over again or at different times of day. The 3D dolly can simulate a crane, cable camera, or dolly to emulate a traditional mounted camera movement but with far fewer restrictions than the configurations mentioned above.
The camera can do this with a new high-precision RTK positioning system and built-in 3 GNSS (GPS + Galileo + BeiDou), which allows the camera to move precisely anywhere in the world. New machine learning algorithms also provide single object recognition and tracking so the pilot can focus on flying while the camera automatically follows the subject, making it easier to fly and record solo.
The Inspire 3 is designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end professional film sets, with timecode synchronization, ability to pair with a high-brightness remote monitor along with RC Plus. The monitor allows for compatibility with other DJI products, such as DJI 4D Grips and the DJI Master Wheels for gimbal control.
The DJI Inspire 3 is priced at $16,499 and will be available by the end of June. Includes DJI Inspire 3 Aircraft, Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera, RC Plus Remote Controller, 6 TB51 Intelligent Batteries, Charging Hub, 1TB PROSSD, Trolley Case, 3 Quick Release Folding Propellers (Pair), Storage Box lens carry, RC Plus strap and more. Lenses are sold separately.
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