Ultra-Wide Night-Vision FPV Camera
Inspire 3 is equipped with a new 1/1.8-inch-sensor FPV camera with a 3μm pixel size, an ultra-wide DFOV of 161°, and the ability to transmit live feeds at up to 1080p/60fps. Compared to its predecessor, the DFOV is approximately doubled. This FPV camera delivers more impressive light-sensing capability, allowing pilots to observe their surroundings vividly and clearly, even at night, and ensure greater levels of flight safety.
Tailormade 8K Sensor
DJI’s lightest-ever full-frame three-axis gimbal camera, the X9-8K Air, is custom-built for Inspire 3 to take drone cinematography to the next level. It 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.
Dual Native ISO
X9-8K Air supports dual native ISO. At full-frame 30fps and below, it offers EI 800/4000, supporting the 24fps commonly seen in film productions and the 25fps used in commercial and television productions. At above 30fps, EI 320/1600
is available. This allows X9-8K Air to record images with exquisite details and minimal noise, even low-light cityscapes or beaches, putting it on par with professional ground-based cinema cameras.
14+ Stops of Dynamic Range
X9-8K Air covers 14+ stops of dynamic range, which captures rich highlight and shadow details in complex lighting scenarios like sunrises and sunsets. The high dynamic range brings more possibilities for post-editing, retaining genuine colors even after significant
exposure adjustments.
DL Mount Lenses
Inheriting DJI’s proprietary DL mount, X9-8K Air is compatible with an additional 18 mm F2.8 full-frame ultra-wide lens and a new telephoto lens (will be released at a later date) on top of the previous full-frame lens selections of DL 24/35/50 mm F2.8. All five lenses are custom-made for aerial cinematography. The housings are made of lightweight, monocoque carbon fiber, so the lightest lens weighs just 178 g, meeting Inspire 3's requirement for ultra-high maneuverability.
DJI Cinema Color Science (DCCS)
Building on years of experience in imaging, DJI Cinema Color Science (DCCS) allows the X9-8K Air to retain genuine colors for natural and urban landscapes, as well as skin tones in different environments and lighting conditions, redefining the color of aerial shots and seamlessly matching the color of Ronin 4D. It also supports the standard ACES workflow to ensure color matching between X9-8K Air and other ground-based cinema cameras, delivering consistent color style from the sky to the ground to meet the needs of stringent post-editing workflows in film and television productions.
Multi-Camera Timecode Sync
Through the 3.5mm port on the aircraft, you can sync timecode between equipment in the air and on the ground. Timecode sync makes the editing process significantly more simplified and efficient when dealing with abundant footage from multiple cameras.
Cinema-Grade O3 Pro Video Transmission
Inspire 3 is equipped with O3 Pro, DJI’s cinema-grade video transmission system, which enables a max transmission distance of 15 km in single-control mode and 12 km in dual-control mode. Both the gimbal camera and FPV camera support 1080p/60fps live feeds and an ultra-low latency of 90 ms. Compared to the Lightbridge video transmission system of Inspire 2, the O3 Pro has taken a generational leap in transmission distance, latency, and stability. For the first time, 4K/30fps live feeds are also supported with a max 5km transmission distance to meet the needs of UHD monitoring and live streaming on set.
Independent Links for Dual Control
Compared with its predecessor, the dual-control experience of Inspire 3 has been significantly upgraded. 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. This breaks Inspire 2's limitations of binding the primary and secondary control links.
If the pilot loses aircraft signal, the gimbal operator is now able to take control of the aircraft to safely return to home or land directly.
Dual-Battery System
Inspire 3 is equipped with a new TB51 dual-battery system, which utilizes the latest battery chemistry technology for optimized reliability and performance. TB51 batteries are smaller, lighter, more streamlined, and higher voltage than TB50 batteries. They provide a 28-minute max flight time and support hot swapping with a redesigned battery release that allows effortless continuous operation. If the temperature of the battery goes lower than 10° C (50° F), the battery will trigger an auto-heating function, maintaining adequate flight performance even in locations with temperatures as low as -20° C (-4° F).
New Battery Charging Hub
The all-new foldable battery charging hub strikes the optimum balance between charging efficiency and storage size. It can accommodate eight batteries. In Fast mode, it can charge two batteries to 90% in just 35 minutes and eight batteries to 100% in only 160 minutes. The included 65W USB-C port can also be used to charge an RC Plus.
DJI PROSSD 1TB Included
The included DJI PROSSD 1TB supports a max read speed of 900MBps, and the footage can be read on a computer directly through the provided USB-C to USB-C cable without needing a card reader.
Storage and Transitions
The newly designed trolley case is equipped with an extendable handle, two side handles, and four 360-degree-movement wheels, making transitions and transportation effortless. Additionally, two numbered locks are equipped for added safety. The well-designed trolley case can store one aircraft, one X9-8K Air gimbal camera, two RC Plus remote controllers, four lenses, twelve batteries, two battery charging hubs, three propeller sets, and more. New foldable quick-release propellers are easy to store and don’t require re-installation before each flight.
*All claims by DJI are based on ideal/controlled conditions. Additional licenses may be required for some features.