After waiting for nearly seven years, filmmakers and cinematographers can now experience a new level of reliability and clarity with DJI’s Inspire 3 drone. The Inspire 3 is succeeding the Inspire 2, which was last released back in 2016, becoming the new benchmark drone for the film industry. Compared to the Inspire 2, which had a run time of approximately 25 minutes, the Inspire 3 can stay in flight for up to 28 minutes.
Unlike the Inspire 2, which had the Zenmuse X7 camera, the Inspire 3 features the same Zenmuse X9 camera that is featured on the Ronin 4D. The X9 offers dual-native ISO to capture crystal clear images, regardless of bright or low light conditions. This camera can also record inCinemaDNG and ProRes RAW 8K video.
With advanced RTK functionality, the Inspire 3 allows pilots to plan more precise flights. It can fly through industrial areas with high concentrations of metal, concrete, or magnetic interference due to its built-in dual antennas. With centimeter-grade positioning capabilities, pilots can preplan the flight to capture the same shot with minimal variance. The RTK is supported through both base station and network connection, which also aids in capturing high-precision, repeatable routes for a seamless transition between day and night shots.
The Inspire 3 also has omnidirectional sensing capabilities, with a fisheye lens (front, rear, up down, left, and right), two wide-angle lenses, and a TOF (time of frame) downward sensor with infrared to measure the distance between lower obstacles. The upgraded FPV camera has a 1/1.8 in. sensor and 3 MP view allowing pilots to see footage in real-time.
Thanks to the O3 Pro, the Inspire 3 has better video transmission and stronger anti-interference capability. The O3 Pr allows the pilot and gimbal flight operator to be far apart during filming. Additionally, the Inspire 3 has a great safety backup as the control relay allows the gimbal operator to take over should the pilot lose connection.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Inspire 3 can connect with Drone Nerds’ team at experts@dronenerds.com, or can pre-order here.
