DJI just unveiled the Inspire 3, a professional-level "all-in-one" 8K camera drone that features some of the most sophisticated and ambitious technology we've ever seen in a pro-grade flyer. The recently announced drone features an all-new integrated design, a powerful new full-frame 8K imaging system, the O3 Pro video transmission and control system, and much, much more.
Compared to the DJI Inspire 2, the image quality and operation efficiency of the Inspire 3 is greatly improved—thanks, in part, to its custom-built full-frame gimbal camera, the Zenmuse X9-8K. The Zenmuse X9-8K comes with DJI's latest image processing system, CineCore 3.0, and supports recording video up to 8K resolution at 25 fps in CinemaDNG and 8K at 75 fps in Apple ProRes RAW, meeting the needs of top-class film and television productions.
A significant upgrade this time around is the Inspire 3's use of DJI's all-new O3 Pro video transmission system, which supports simultaneous video transmission of the gimbal and FPV cameras. O3 Pro enables a maximum transmission distance of 15 km in single control mode and 12 km in dual-control mode. The gimbal camera and FPV camera support 1080p/60fps live feeds and an ultra-low latency of 90 ms. Two remote controllers can receive live feeds and control the drone independently, so the pilot and gimbal operator can be at different positions on set.
In tandem with the new 8K Zenmuse camera system, Spotlight Pro's functionality has been upgraded to enable solo creators with even more shot possibilities. Using machine-learning algorithms, the Inspire 3 offers automated subject recognition and locking for people, vehicles, and boats with greater accuracy. And now, when using Spotlight Pro's Follow mode, the aircraft and gimbal camera can be oriented in the same direction and remain locked on the subject so that the pilot can get circling shots without manual framing adjustments.
Inspire 3 also uses a new TB51 dual-battery system. TB51 batteries are smaller, lighter, more streamlined, and have a higher voltage compared to TB50. They provide 28-minute maximum flight time and support hot swapping with a redesigned battery release that allows effortless continuous operation.
Based on everything we've seen so far, the Inspire 3 looks to be one of the most sophisticated, most capable camera drones ever produced.
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