DJI just announced the DJI Inspire 3. This $16 commercial-grade drone is specifically designed for professional cinematographers. It will also serve cinematographers who demand the highest quality aerial footage.
The DJI Inspire 3 drone boasts a 20 percent improvement in aerodynamics over its predecessor, the Inspire 2. But the real game-changer is the Zenmuse X9-8K Air cinema camera. According to DJI, it's the lightest full-frame camera system ever created.
Zenmuse X9-8K Air with CineCore 3.0 processor offers unmatched performance and versatility. It will help professionals shoot cinematic masterpieces from the sky
8K at 75fps and 4K at 120fps
The Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera takes aerial videography to new heights with the ability to record in 8K format. Now filmmakers can shoot stunningly detailed footage with exceptional clarity and precision.
In addition, the camera also supports recording in 4K format at 120 frames per second in ProRes RAW format, allowing you to create smooth slow-motion shots that add drama to any shoot.
Improved low-light performance and dynamic range
One of the notable features of the Zenmuse X9-8K Air is the built-in dual ISO feature, offering ISO values of 800 and 4000 for frame rates up to 30fps and 320 and 1600 for higher frame rates.
This allows you to shoot exciting shots even in difficult low-light conditions without compromising image quality.
The camera also offers more than 14 stops of dynamic range, giving filmmakers more flexibility in post-production to fine-tune shots and achieve their creative vision.
Interchangeable lenses and advanced remote control
The DJI Inspire 3 drone offers unprecedented flexibility in lens selection thanks to the DL lens mount system. Cinematographers can choose from a wide range of interchangeable lenses to achieve their desired visual style and creative vision.
This opens up endless possibilities for shooting unique and stunning aerial shots that stand out from the crowd.
The DJI Inspire 3 drone comes with a new RC Plus remote control. This new remote offers advanced functionality for professional filmmakers. One of the features is the dual control mode. In this mode, one user can control the movie camera while the other can pilot the drone using the front-facing first-person view (FPV) camera.
The FPV camera is equipped with an ultra-wide-angle lens with a 161-degree field of view and even has a night vision sensor for shooting in low-light conditions.
This dual control mode ensures seamless coordination between the camera operator and the drone pilot, allowing filmmakers to capture complex shots with ease and precision.
ProRes RAW and CinemaDNG with license key
While the DJI Inspire 3 drone offers revolutionary features out of the box, some of its features, such as ProRes RAW and CinemaDNG recording, require a license key to unlock.
This additional $979 purchase is necessary for those who want to take full advantage of the drone's capabilities. However, this investment can be well justified for professional cinematographers who require the highest quality footage for their productions.
The DJI Inspire 3 is priced at $16, a premium price for best-in-class features. The combo pack, which includes the drone, Zenmuse X499-9K Air camera, and RC Plus remote control, will be available by the end of June, according to DJI's official announcement.
