DJI Inspire 1

DJI Inspire 1
DJI Inspire 1 Controller

The top dog in the Inspire series is now the Inspire 2 but at the time of its release the DJI Inspire 1 packed DJI’s most advanced technology into an easy to use, ready to fly, 4k shooting solution aimed at the professional photography and cinematography market. Designed to be lightweight, flexible, super stable and powerful, the DJI Inspire 1 is very well built and a far more robust beast then the Phantom as you would expect for a professional piece of kit.

The DJI Inspire 1 comes with a Zenmuse X3 camera and 3-axis, 360⁰ rotating gimbal. Although on paper the Camera has the same specs as that of the Phantom 3 Professional with both capable of shooting 4k at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, what you get with the Inspire 1 is the ability to upgrade the equipment as the camera and gimbal are detachable making it a more suitable investment if your drone requirements are of a commercial nature. The camera can also be used with one of DJI’s hand held gimbals.

As the gimbal can rotate a full 360⁰ and tilt 180⁰ it means that you can capture shots independent of the direction you are flying rather then having to move the drone as is the case with the Phantom. The camera can also be used with one of DJI’s hand held gimbals. A fantastic feature of the Inspire 1 is the ability to use dual controllers so one person can take on the roll of piloting the drone and another person can focus purely on controlling the camera and gimbal to get the perfect shots. Live 720p HD view streamed to the controls lets you see what your camera sees at all times allowing you to frame your shots to perfection.

The DJI Inspire 1 is still a formidable drone and an attractive option for professional film makers especially at its current price of £1,849 ($1,999 in the US) when you consider that the Phantom 4 Pro is currently priced at £1,589 ($1,499 in the US).

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DJI Inspire 1 Launch Video

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Specs

AIRCRAFT

ModelT600
Weight6.27 lbs (2845 g, including propellers and battery, without gimbal and camera)
6.74 lbs (3060 g, including propellers, battery and Zenmuse X3)
GPS Hovering AccuracyVertical: ±1.64 feet (0.5 m)
Horizontal: ±8.20 feet (2.5 m)
Max Angular VelocityPitch: 300°/s
Yaw: 150°/s
Max Tilt Angle35°
Max Ascent Speed16.4 ft/s (5 m/s)
Max Descent Speed13.1 ft/s (4 m/s)
Max Speed49 mph or 79 kph (ATTI mode, no wind)
Max Takeoff Sea Level1.55 mi (2500 m)
2.8 mi (4500 m with specially-designed propeller)
Max Wind Speed Resistance10 m/s
Max Flight TimeApprox. 18 min
Motor ModelDJI 3510H
Propeller ModelDJI 1345T
Indoor HoveringEnabled by default
Operating Temperature14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Diagonal Distance(propeller excluded)22.8 inch (581 mm, Landing Mode)
Max Takeoff Weight7.71 lbs(3500 g)

REMOTE CONTROLLER

ModelGL658A
Operating Frequency922.7-927.7 MHz (Japan Only)
5.725-5.825 GHz
2.400-2.483 GHz
Max Transmitting Distance(unobstructed, free of interference)Up to 5 km or 3.1 miles when FCC compliant
Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles when CE compliant
EIRP10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G
Video Output PortsUSB, mini-HDMI
Power SupplyBuilt-in battery
ChargingDJI charger
Dual User CapabilityHost-and-Slave connection
Mobile Device HolderTablet or Smart Phone
Max Mobile Device Width170mm
Output Power9 W
Operating Temperature14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Storage TemperatureLess than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)
Charging Temperature32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Battery6000mAh 2S LiPo

CHARGER

ModelA14-100P1A
Voltage26.3 V
Rated Power100 W

BATTERY (OPTIONAL)

NameIntelligent Flight Battery
ModelTB48
Capacity5700 mAh
Voltage22.8 V
Battery TypeLiPo 6S
Energy129.96 Wh
Net Weight670 g
Operating Temperature Range14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature RangeLess than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)
Charging Temperature Range32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Max Charging Power180 W

APP

NameDJI GO
Mobile Device System RequirementsiOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later
Supported Mobile DevicesiOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPod touch 6, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, and iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular.
This app is optimized for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Android: Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei Mate 8, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD.*Support for additional devices available as testing and development continues.

GIMBAL

ModelZENMUSE X3
ZENMUSE X5(optional)
ZENMUSE X5R(optional)
ZENMUSE XT(optional)
ZENMUSE Z3(optional)
Angular Vibration Range±0.03°
Interface TypeDetachable
Controllable RangePitch: -90° to +30°
Pan: ±320°
Mechanical RangePitch: -125° to +45°
Pan: ±330°
Max Controllable SpeedPitch: 120°/s
Pan: 180°/s

CAMERA

NameX3
ModelFC350
Total Pixels12.76M
Effective Pixels12.4M
Image Max Size4000×3000
ISO Range100-3200 (video)
100-1600 (photo)
Electronic Shutter Speed8s - 1/8000s
FOV (Field of View)94°
CMOS1/2.3” CMOS
Lens20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞
9 Elements in 9 groups
Anti-distortion
Still Photography ModesSingle shoot
Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias
Time-lapse
Video Recording ModesUHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30
FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60
HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60
Max Bitrate of Video Storage60 Mbps
Supported File FormatsFAT32/exFAT
Photo: JPEG, DNG
Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Supported SD Card TypesMicro SD
Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.
Operating Temperature Range0° to 40° C

BATTERY (STANDARD)

NameIntelligent Flight Battery
ModelTB47
Capacity4500 mAh
Voltage22.2 V
Battery TypeLiPo 6S
Energy99.9 Wh
Net Weight570 g
Operating Temperature14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Storage TemperatureLess than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)
Charging Temperature32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Max Charging Power180 W

DOWNWARD VISION SYSTEM

Velocity Range<26.2 ft/s (8 m/s) at height of 6.56 feet (2 m)
Altitude Range5-500 cm
Operating EnvironmentSurfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux)
Operating Range<9.8 feet (3 m)
Ultrasonic Sensor Operating Range0.17-16.4 feet (5-500 cm)
Ultrasonic Sensor Operating EnvironmentNon-absorbing material, rigid surface (thick indoor carpeting will reduce performance)

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