Skyviation by Media MG - Aerial Photography Video and Drone inspections - Comparing the DJi Inspire 1 to the DJI Inspire 3

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This is a strange comparison. Why would you want to compare the Inspire 1 with the Inspire 3? And miss out the 2? Well it's a valid question but I'm going to look at all three. An Inspire 1 is now well under £1,000 (and we still sell them). An Inspire 2 I would expect to be dropping to around £1,00 to £1,500 within the not too distant future and how much is an Inspire 3 I hear you ask. The last time I saw it was around 16,000 US Dollars or around £13,500 GB Pounds (and around 14,000 euros plus) How can you compare something with such a different price tag? Well they both fly, they both take great photographs and video. And in optimal daylight conditions I bet there is an overlap of probably 70% of the footage that the average person would not know any difference.

But if that 30% of the time that you fly is going to earn you 90% of of your income then absolutely it is worth the upgrade. If you need to fly in tight spaces then again the Inspire 3 is for you as it has a zillion anti avoidance sensors. The cameras are an enormous upgrade too.

IN SHORT :

I just want to fly and have fun with a 'big bird' and take 'awesome' footage for my own use or very light commercial use - The DJI Inspire 1 is for you!

I need to use it commercially for clients requiring much better quality images suitabke for broadcast - The Inspire 2 is for you!

I need to shoot the new 'James Bond' with it. The production company insists that I use the new Inspire 3 - Go for it!

Just Comparing to the Inspire 1, the Inspire 2 had several significant improvements. These include:

Improved camera: The Inspire 2 is compatible with several different camera options, including the Zenmuse X5S and X7, which have larger sensors and better image quality than the Zenmuse X3 and X5 used with the Inspire 1.
Faster speed and longer flight time: The Inspire 2 can reach speeds of up to 67mph (108km/h) and has a maximum flight time of 27 minutes, compared to the Inspire 1's top speed of 50mph (80km/h) and flight time of up to 21 minutes. These are a little like car manufacturers fuel consumptions though. Half them for real life conditions and then add a bit more in ten minutes of flying you generally get what you need in most circimstances before wanting to bring the bird back for a break.
Improved obstacle avoidance: The Inspire 2 has advanced obstacle avoidance sensors on its front, bottom, and top, which can help prevent collisions with obstacles during flight. The Inspire 1 only had one underneath and it wouldn't stop you from a hard landing.
Better control and stability: The Inspire 2 features an updated control system, which includes a new dual-operator mode that allows one person to pilot the drone while another controls the camera. It also has improved stability in windy conditions, thanks to its larger and more powerful motors. That was the official line but of course the Inspire 1 has this too.

Overall, the Inspire 2 is a significant upgrade over the Inspire 1 in terms of camera quality, speed, flight time, obstacle avoidance, and control. However, it also comes with a far higher price tag, making it a better fit for professional filmmakers and commercial operators who require advanced features and capabilities.

The DJI Inspire 3

First, the notable differences between the Inspire 2 and Inspire 3 are two: Full frame sensor and 8K resolution. That’s basically it. If you are willing to pay five times the amount for a bigger sensor, go for it. Besides that, there are more dissimilarities in various aspects of both drones. We made a table demonstrating the main differences between Inspire 3 and Inspire 2. As you can see, the main disparity is the price.

DIl Inspire 3
•Sensor Size: Full-frame
•Max Video Resolution: 8K/75fps ProRes RAW
•Native ISO: Dual native ISO 800/4000
•Dynamic Range: 14+ Stops
•Supported Lenses: DL 18/24/35/50
•Shooting Mode: Tilt Boost and 360° Pan
•FPV Camera sensor: 1/1.8-inch. 161°
•Tilt Descent Speed: Max 10 m/s
•Vertical Ascent Speed: Max 8 m/s
•Max Flight Time: Approx. 28 min
•Max Speed: Approx. 94 Km/h
•Propellers: Foldable propellers
•Positioning Accuracy: Centimeter level
•Transmission Range: Max 15 km
•Live View Quality: FPV Camera: Up to 1080p/60fps
•Initial Price: $16,500

DIl Inspire 2
•Sensor Size: Super 35
•Max Video Resolution: 6K/30fps ProRes RAW
•Native ISO: 400
•Dynamic Range: 14+ Stops
•Supported Lenses: DL 18/24/35/50
•Shooting Mode: 360° Pan
•FPV Camera sensor: 1/7.5-inch, 84°
•Tilt Descent Speed: Max 9 m/s
•Vertical Ascent Speed: Max 6 m/s
•Max Flight Time: Approx. 23 min
•Max Speed: Approx. 94 Km/h
•Propellers: Non-foldable propellers
•Positioning Accuracy: Meter level
•Transmission Range: Max 7 km
•Live View Quality: FPV Camera: Up to 480p/30fps

And now for the DJI Inspire 1

Aircraft

Model	T600
Weight (Battery Included)	2935 g
Hovering Accuracy (GPS mode)	Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m
Max Angular Velocity	Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s
Max Tilt Angle	35°
Max Ascent Speed	5 m/s
Max Descent Speed	4 m/s
Max Speed	22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level	4500 m (Default altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)
Max Wind Speed Resistance	10 m/s
Max Flight Time	Approximately 18 minutes
Motor Model	DJI 3510H
Propeller Model	DJI 1345T
Indoor Hovering	Enabled by default
Operating Temperature Range	-10° to 40° C
Diagonal Distance	559 to 581 mm
Dimensions	438x451x301 mm
Power Spectral Density	9.06mW/MHz

Camera

Name	X3
Model	FC350
Total Pixels	12.76M
Effective Pixels	12.4M
Image Max Size	4000x3000
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

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	-10° to 40° C
Storage Temperature Range	Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C
Charging Temperature Range	0° to 40° C
Max Charging Power	180 W

DJI GO App

Mobile Device System Requirements	iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later

Notas

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Gimbal

Model	ZENMUSE X3
Operating Current	Station: 750 mA Motion: 900 mA
Angular Vibration Range	±0.03°
Mounting	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

Remote Controller

Name	C1
Operating Frequency	922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz 2.400~2.483 GHz
Maximum Transmitting Distance	Up to 5 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when FCC compliant Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when CE compliant
EIRP	10dBm@900m, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Video Output Port	USB, mini-HDMI
Power Supply	Built-in battery
Charging	DJI charger
Dual User Capability	Host-and-Slave connection
Mobile Device Holder	Tablet or Phone
Max Mobile Device Width	170mm
Output Power	9 W
Operating Temperature Range	-10° to 40° C
Storage Temperature Range	Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C
Charging Temperature Range	0-40° C
Battery	6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Battery (Standard)

Name	Intelligent Flight Battery
Model	TB47
Capacity	4500 mAh
Voltage	22.2 V
Battery Type	LiPo 6S High voltage battery
Energy	99.9 Wh
Net Weight	570 g
Operating Temperature Range	-10° to 40° C
Storage Temperature Range	Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C
Charging Temperature Range	5° to 40° C
Max Charging Power	180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range	Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)
Altitude Range	5-500 cm
Operating Environment	Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Operating Range	0-300 cm

	The Inspire 1has been certified by Apple in their Works with iMovie and Works with Final Cut Pro X programs, so you can edit 4K without worry whether you are a professional or shooting for fun.

Tutorial

How to set master and slave RC

2015-12-24

How to link the Remote Controller

2016-09-30

Upgrading Firmware on the Inspire 1

2016-10-01

CARGAR MÁS

Introduction

DJI Inspire 1 – “Vintage”

2014-11-12

DJI Inspire 1 – “Soar”

2014-11-12

Firmware

Inspire 1 Firmware v01.11.01.50 (X3)

2017-07-10

ZIP
How to Update Firmware v1.4

2015-10-22

ZIP

PDF
How to Update Firmware v1.4

2015-10-22

ZIP

PDF

Software & Drivers

Dlog to sRGB 3DLUT

2016-05-12

ZIP
Dlog to sRGB 3DLUT User Instruction

2016-05-12

ZIP

PDF
Inspire 1/ Phantom 3/ X5 LOG mode Transcoding Tool v1.0.0

2015-12-07

ZIP

EXE
Inspire 1/ Phantom 3/ X5 LOG mode Transcoding Tool v0.9.2

2015-10-20

ZIP

EXE
DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1

2015-04-10

ZIP

EXE
Charging Hub Upgrader v1.1

2015-09-09

ZIP
Inspire 1/Phantom 3/ X5 Transcoding Tool v0.9.2

2015-10-20

DMG
DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1

2015-04-10

DMG

APP / LIVE VIEW

iOS Version v3.1.62. Requiere iOS 8.0 o superior. Compatible con 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. Optimizada para iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus.
Android Version v3.1.59. Requiere Android 4.4 o posterior. Compatible con LG V20, VIVO X9, OPPO R11, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, Huawei P9, Huawei MATE 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, MI 6, MI5.
*Compatible con dispositivos adicionales. Pruebas y desarrollo en proceso.