DJI debuts Inspire 3 cinema drone

DJI announced the all-in-one DJI Inspire 3, a streamlined, full-frame 8K cinema drone. The drone features a sleek integrated design, a 161° ultra-wide FOV night-vision FPV, and the O3 Pro transmission and control system. The Inspire 3 is DJI’s only cinema-grade drone, that supports both RTK-powered Waypoint Pro and omnidirectional sensing to perform flight missions more safely and with higher precision than ever before.

“The Inspire 3 is the professional-level aerial platform all filmmakers have been waiting for,” said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI. “It empowers users to fully maximize the potential of any shot as they can record in cinematic-grade image quality previously only available with large and clunky camera systems. We are looking forward to seeing how the Inspire 3 will push aerial cinematography to a completely new level.”

Sleek design

The Inspire 3 was completely redesigned and offers a lightweight, integrated body with a highly portable form factor and a rigid, robust, and transformable frame, which underlines the professional look and feel of the drone, the company said. The FPV camera, visual sensors, positioning antennas, and storage card slot are seamlessly integrated into the airframe for a minimalist look and modern industrial aesthetics.

The all-advanced design supports the newly added Tilt Boost as well as 360° Pan structures. When the landing gear is lowered, the gimbal supports obstruction-free 80° upward-angle shooting, enabling cinematographers to capture strikingly innovative shots.

Its all-new hot-swappable  TB51 intelligent dual batteries provide a flight time of up to 28 minutes.

The Inspire 3 is equipped with the full-frame Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera, which features DJI’s latest image processing system, CineCore 3.0, supporting internal recording of up to 8K/25fps CinemaDNG video as well as 8K/75fps Apple ProRes RAW video, meeting the needs of top-class film and television productions. In S&Q mode, X9-8K Air supports internal recording of up to full-frame 4K/120fps ProRes RAW video without cropping, providing more creative editing options.

The X9-8K Air is compatible with an additional 18 mm F2.8 full-frame ultra-wide lens and a new telephoto lens specially made for 8K aerial cinematography as well as full-frame 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses for a premium selection designed with aerial filming in mind.

The DJI Inspire 3 is priced at USD $16,499 and will be available for purchase from store.dji.com and from authorized retail partners by the end of June. The combo includes the DJI Inspire 3 Aircraft, Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera, RC Plus remote controller, 6x TB51 Intelligent Battery, Charging Hub, PROSSD 1TB, Trolley Case, 3x Foldable Quick-Release Propellers (Pair), Lens Carrying Box, RC Plus Strap, and more.

Additional accessories will also be available for purchase such as:

• DJI DL 18 mm F2.8 ASPH Lens (New) for USD 1,299
• DJI DL 24/35 mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens for USD 1,299
• DJI DL 50 mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens for USD 1,199
• DJI DL Lens ND Filters Set for USD 349
• CinemaDNG & Apple ProRes RAW License Key for USD 979 and only available for purchase from store.dji.com
• DJI RC Plus Remote Controller for USD 1,600
• DJI RC Plus Strap and Waist Support Kit for USD 99
• DJI RC Plus Height Adjustable Control Sticks for USD 19
• DJI Inspire 3 Foldable Quick-Release Propellers (Pair) for USD 69
• DJI Inspire 3 Foldable Quick-Release Propellers for High Altitude (Pair) for USD 89
• DJI Inspire 3 Propeller Guard for USD 349
• DJI TB51 Intelligent Battery for USD 349
• DJI TB51 Intelligent Battery Charging Hub for USD 899
• DJI TB51 Intelligent Battery Charging Hub AC Cable for USD 19
• DJI PROSSD 1TB for USD 799
• D-RTK 2 Mobile Station for USD 3,600
• D-RTK 2 High Precision GNSS Mobile Station – Tripod for USD 250
• D-RTK 2 Mobile Station Power Adapter Cable for USD 57
• D-RTK 2 Mobile Station LAN Cable for USD 38