DJI announces the Inspire 3 with 8K video and a 45MP full-frame sensor. The Inspire 3 is a professional level drone. It's lighter, and moves through the air better. It also has nine sensors for omnidirectional obstacle detection. DJI obstacle detection is what has made their drones second to none.
Before 2020, the idea of a 45 megapixel sensor and 8K video seemed like a fantasy, or science fiction for most. However, 2023, 8K video has become essential at this price point. Starting at US$13,200, it's solidly aimed at professional that want high quality cinematic video. Is it the best DJI drone? Let us know in the discussion.
DJI Inspire 3 Specifications
| Inspire 3 | Inspire 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gimbal Camera | Full-frame sensor Dual-Native ISO at 800-4000 or 200-4600 |
Super 35 or M43 Sensor, EI 100 -1600 (X7 camera) |
| Maximum Video Specs | 8K75 fps ProRes RAW 8K25 fps CinemaDNG |
6K30 fps ProRes RAW 6K30 fps CinemaDNG |
| Maximum Gimbal Tilt | +100º (+80º obstruction- free tilt at 50mm, 75º at 35mm, 70º at 24mm, 65º at 18mm) | +40º |
| FPV Camera | Type 1/1.8 CMOS sensor 161º FOV | Type 1/7.5 CMOS sensor 84º FOV |
| Positioning Accuracy | Centimeter level with RTK on | Meter level |
| Sensing System | Nine sensors with six-direction obstacle sensing, customizable avoidance range | Tri-directional obstacle sensing |
| Flight Time | Max 28 minutes | Max 23 minutes |
| Intelligent Flight Modes | Waypoint Pro: Repeatable Routes, Waypoint Pro: 3D Dolly, Spotlight Pro | TapFly, ActiveTrack, Spotlight |
| Video Trasmission and Maximum Range | O3 Pro at approx. 15km | Lightbridge at approx. 7km |
| Storage | PROSSD 1TB (included) | CINESSD 120/240/480/960GB (sold separately) |
Source: DJI
