DJI launches Phantom 3 4K, bringing ultra high res video to $999 model
DJI on Monday launched the Phantom 3 4K, its first drone below the Phantom 3 Professional to support shooting at 4K resolution.
Through an extended Wi-Fi link, the drone can be controlled at ranges up to 3,937 feet (just under 0.75 miles), farther than the Phantom 3 Standard. Since it lacks DJI's Lightbridge system however, users get a 480p live stream, instead of the Professional's HD quality, which also extends out to 3.1 miles. Final recorded video is rendered at 4K resolution.
The Phantom 3 4K's main advantage is price, as it costs $999 -- $260 less than the Professional. Announced on Monday, it's already available to order direct from DJI, as well as through authorized resellers, including AppleInsider partner B&H Photo.
Inspire 1 Pro
DJI has meanwhile released a black version of the Inspire 1 Pro. The Inspire series is aimed strictly towards professionals, with the Pro in particular having features like Lightbridge, a 16-megapixel micro four-thirds camera, and a dedicated remote. It costs $4,499.
Through an extended Wi-Fi link, the drone can be controlled at ranges up to 3,937 feet (just under 0.75 miles), farther than the Phantom 3 Standard. Since it lacks DJI's Lightbridge system however, users get a 480p live stream, instead of the Professional's HD quality, which also extends out to 3.1 miles. Final recorded video is rendered at 4K resolution.
The Phantom 3 4K's main advantage is price, as it costs $999 -- $260 less than the Professional. Announced on Monday, it's already available to order direct from DJI, as well as through authorized resellers, including AppleInsider partner B&H Photo.
Inspire 1 Pro
DJI has meanwhile released a black version of the Inspire 1 Pro. The Inspire series is aimed strictly towards professionals, with the Pro in particular having features like Lightbridge, a 16-megapixel micro four-thirds camera, and a dedicated remote. It costs $4,499.
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Just for the sport of it.
Heres a link to the registration requirements:
https://3drobotics.com/faa-drone-registration-rules/
Here are 2 short videos I shot with the Phantom 3 Advanced after owning it for just a week. (Adjust the YouTube video quality to 1080p for the best picture). The first is a flyover on the 8th hole of a golf course near me and the second is a video of my friends property using try DJI "point of interest" mode. POI videos like this couldn't be easier to do! You fly the drone directly over top of the center of the point of interest and get it to an altitude high enough to clear all trees and electrical wires then you hit a button. You then fly the drone away from the point of interest and adjust the camera angle. This sets the radius. When you hit the button to confirm this, the drone automatically flys in circles around your point of interest while keeping the camera aimed at the center point. An optional third step lets you specify the amount of time you want it to take to make a full circle (which sets the speed). Don't take my word for it - check out the 2nd video below! I should be getting a commission for selling these things! (I'm not)