DJI never cease to amaze consumers with their product launch events, this one brought two incredible new products to market, the Inspire 2 and the Phantom 4 Professional.
DJI Inspire 2…
The new DJI Inspire 2 builds on the success of the previous model by introducing professionally focused features to this impressive aircraft.
Key enhancements beyond the specification of the original model are as follows:
- Dedicated 2-axis stabilized FPV camera separated from the core film-camera for pilot navigation.
- 67mph / 108kph horizontal speed
- Increased ascent and descent speed.
- Obstacle avoidance for up to 100ft ahead and downwards.
- Infrared sensing system for obstructions above.
- Dual battery design, giving 27 minutes maximum flight time.
- Fully compatible with custom lens fitment.
- Removable SSD drive for storing footage (also Micro SD).
- Master and Slave remotes now have range of up to 328ft apart from each other.
- New intelligent modes including ‘Spotlight Pro’ and ‘Profile Mode’.
- 2 new camera profiles.
- Live streaming broadcast quality at 1080p
The two new cameras now available for the Inspire 2 are shown below.
Click here for more information about the new Inspire 2 via the DJI website.
Phantom 4 Professional…
Not long after the launch of the baseline Phantom 4, this new model enhances the functionality of this market-leading drone even further.
Key enhancements beyond the specification of the original model are as follows:
- F2.8-F11 Mechanical Camera Shutter
- 4K video at 60fps with higher bit-rates and less compression.
- 20mpx digital stills without rolling shutter effects.
- New ultra-bright 5.5″ monitor, brighter than most tablets.
- Enhanced Active Track with 3 new Intelligent Flight modes.
- Rear Obstacle Avoidance.
- IR Obstacle Avoidance on sides.
- Higher capacity battery giving 30 minutes flight time.
- Obstacle avoidance now enabled at higher speeds.
The concern for potential consumers of the Phantom 4 Professional will be the price-hike beyond the RRP of the Mavic Pro, the more compact sibling.
Click here for more information about the new Phantom 4 Professional via the DJI website.
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