DJI Inspire 1
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
Specs
AIRCRAFT
| Model | T600 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.27 lbs (2845 g, including propellers and battery, without gimbal and camera) 6.74 lbs (3060 g, including propellers, battery and Zenmuse X3) |
| GPS Hovering Accuracy | Vertical: ±1.64 feet (0.5 m) Horizontal: ±8.20 feet (2.5 m) |
| Max Angular Velocity | Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s |
| Max Tilt Angle | 35° |
| Max Ascent Speed | 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) |
| Max Descent Speed | 13.1 ft/s (4 m/s) |
| Max Speed | 49 mph or 79 kph (ATTI mode, no wind) |
| Max Takeoff Sea Level | 1.55 mi (2500 m) 2.8 mi (4500 m with specially-designed propeller) |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10 m/s |
| Max Flight Time | Approx. 18 min |
| Motor Model | DJI 3510H |
| Propeller Model | DJI 1345T |
| Indoor Hovering | Enabled by default |
| Operating Temperature | 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C) |
| Diagonal Distance(propeller excluded) | 22.8 inch (581 mm, Landing Mode) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7.71 lbs(3500 g) |
REMOTE CONTROLLER
| Model | GL658A |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 922.7-927.7 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 |
| EIRP | 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G |
| Video Output Ports | USB, mini-HDMI |
| Power Supply | Built-in battery |
| Charging | DJI charger |
| Dual User Capability | Host-and-Slave connection |
| Mobile Device Holder | Tablet or Smart Phone |
| Max Mobile Device Width | 170mm |
| Output Power | 9 W |
| Operating Temperature | 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature | Less 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 | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Battery | 6000mAh 2S LiPo |
CHARGER
| Model | A14-100P1A |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 26.3 V |
| Rated Power | 100 W |
BATTERY (OPTIONAL)
| Name | Intelligent Flight Battery |
|---|---|
| Model | TB48 |
| Capacity | 5700 mAh |
| Voltage | 22.8 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 6S |
| Energy | 129.96 Wh |
| Net Weight | 670 g |
| Operating Temperature Range | 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | Less 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 Range | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Max Charging Power | 180 W |
APP
| Name | DJI GO |
|---|---|
| Mobile Device System Requirements | iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later |
| Supported Mobile Devices | iOS: 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
| Model | ZENMUSE X3 ZENMUSE X5(optional) ZENMUSE X5R(optional) ZENMUSE XT(optional) ZENMUSE Z3(optional) |
|---|---|
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.03° |
| Interface Type | Detachable |
| Controllable Range | Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320° |
| Mechanical Range | Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330° |
| Max Controllable Speed | Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s |
CAMERA
| Name | X3 |
|---|---|
| Model | FC350 |
| Total Pixels | 12.76M |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4M |
| Image Max Size | 4000×3000 |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 8s － 1/8000s |
| FOV (Field of View) | 94° |
| CMOS | 1/2.3” CMOS |
| Lens | 20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞ 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti-distortion |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse |
| Video Recording Modes | UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 |
| Max Bitrate of Video Storage | 60 Mbps |
| Supported File Formats | FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) |
| Supported SD Card Types | Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0° to 40° C |
BATTERY (STANDARD)
| Name | Intelligent Flight Battery |
|---|---|
| Model | TB47 |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Voltage | 22.2 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 6S |
| Energy | 99.9 Wh |
| Net Weight | 570 g |
| Operating Temperature | 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature | Less 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 | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Max Charging Power | 180 W |
DOWNWARD VISION SYSTEM
| Velocity Range | <26.2 ft/s (8 m/s) at height of 6.56 feet (2 m) |
|---|---|
| Altitude Range | 5-500 cm |
| Operating Environment | Surfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux) |
| Operating Range | <9.8 feet (3 m) |
| Ultrasonic Sensor Operating Range | 0.17-16.4 feet (5-500 cm) |
| Ultrasonic Sensor Operating Environment | Non-absorbing material, rigid surface (thick indoor carpeting will reduce performance) |