DJI Phantom 3 Standard
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is the cheapest model in the Phantom 3 series and is still one of the best drones you can buy. Currently priced at just $499 in the US and £509 in the UK the Phantom 3 Standard really is a total bargain.
The Phantom 3 Standard’s built in camera shots 2.7k video and 12mp images stabilised by a 3-axis gimbal. The controller is actually taken from the Phantom 2 model so isn’t as refined as the controllers from newer Phantom models but this is certainly reflected in the cheaper price point.
All of the usual DJI features you would expect to see are included on the DJI Phantom 3 Standard. The ‘Return to Home’ feature also found on previous models, uses the built-in GPS to record your take off point. It remembers this location whilst in flight so you can command the drone to return at any time or if the signal is ever lost between the drone and the controller then the drone will automatically head for this recored location and safely land.
The ‘Auto-Hover’ feature means that the drone will wait for your instructions to move, hovering with near perfect stability at the altitude and position you left off with the controls (weather permitting). You can also set flight safety limits meaning that the P3 will not fly beyond a certain altitude or distance you have set.
If you’re a total beginner but would still like a quality drone with great features and performance then the DJI Phantom 3 Standard is certainly the drone we would recommend starting out with whilst it is still currently available to buy.
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DJI Phantom 3 Standard Launch Video
Specs
AIRCRAFT
Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) | 1216 g |
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Diagonal Size (Propellers Excluded) | 350 mm |
Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s |
Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s |
Max Speed | 16 m/s (ATTI mode) |
Max Tilt Angle | 35° |
Max Angular Speed | 150°/s |
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 19685 feet (6000 m) |
Max Flight Time | Approx. 25 minutes |
Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Satellite Positioning Systems | GPS |
Hover Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.5 m Horizontal: ±1.5 m |
CAMERA
Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS Effective pixels:12 M |
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Lens | FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 |
ISO Range |
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Electronic Shutter Speed | 8 – 1/8000 s |
Image Size | 4000×3000 |
Still Photography Modes |
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Video Recording Modes |
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Max Video Bitrate | 40 Mbps |
Supported File Systems | FAT32 (≤32 GB); exFAT (>32 GB) |
Photo | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
Video | MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) |
Supported SD Cards | Micro SD Card 8 GB included |
Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
CHARGER
Voltage | 17.4 V |
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Rated Power | 57 W |
APP / LIVE VIEW
Mobile App | DJI GO |
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Live View Working Frequency | 2.4 GHz ISM |
Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps |
Latency | Low Latency Video (depending on conditions and mobile device) |
Required Operating Systems |
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Recommended Devices |
*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues. |
GIMBAL
Stabilization | 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw) |
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Controllable Range | Pitch: -90° to +30° |
Max Controllable Angular Speed | Pitch: 90°/s |
Angular Control Accuracy | ±0.02° |
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Operating Frequency | 5.725 – 5.825 GHz, 922.7 – 927.7 MHz (Japan) |
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Max Transmission Distance | FCC: 1000 m CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet (120 m)) |
Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Battery | 2600 mAh LiPo 18650 |
Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
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Operating Current/Voltage | 600 mA@3.7V |
Video Output Port | USB |
Mobile Device Holder | Tablets and smart phones |
Charging Port | Micro USB |
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY
Capacity | 4480 mAh |
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Voltage | 15.2 V |
Battery Type | LiPo 4S |
Energy | 68 Wh |
Net Weight | 365 g |
Charging Temperature Range | 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) |
Max Charging Power | 100 W |