DJI is predicted to unveil the third iteration of its plucky Mini drone on Tuesday, Might 10, however a video has already dropped displaying in nice element what seems to be the brand new flying machine and its controller.
The three-minute unboxing video (beneath) comes courtesy of YouTuber Darren McHardy (through DroneDJ), who just lately obtained the footage from DJI observer Jasper Ellens.
Whereas an unintentional on-line itemizing final month revealed a lot of the specs for the Mini 3 Professional, Ellens’ video presents a more in-depth have a look at each the quadcopter and its all-new controller.
The up to date flying machine options impediment avoidance sensors for the primary time, an actual boon for beginner pilots nervous of crashing their drone into a close-by tree inside seconds of getting it airborne.
The Mini 3 Professional additionally presents 4K/60fps video, with 1080p/120fps slow-motion footage additionally attainable. A 4X digital zoom can also be a part of the package deal.
Staying with the digital camera, DJI’s new drone comes with a redesigned gimbal that permits for not solely horizontal video, but additionally vertical, making the machine a extra engaging proposition for many who shoot primarily for social media. By the way, this specific function is hinted at in DJI’s advert for Tuesday’s occasion, which runs with the title: “A twist within the plot.”
Because of a extra highly effective battery, the DJI Mini 3 Professional will be capable of keep within the air for as much as 47 minutes, a big enhance on the 31 minutes supplied by the earlier iteration.
The controller bears many similarities to DJI’s RC Professional machine, that includes, for instance, a built-in show which means you’ll not should commandeer your smartphone for piloting duties.
Lastly, the diminutive drone nonetheless weighs below 250 grams, so pilots within the U.S. gained’t must register it with the Federal Aviation Administration.
As for pricing, latest reviews recommend the Mini 3 Professional will value $1,000, about double that of the Mini 2.
DJI launched the Mavic Mini in 2019, providing a way more succesful flying expertise than the Spark quadcopter that it changed.
The corporate adopted up two years later with the Mini 2, which featured an extended flight time of 31 minutes and the power to shoot 4K footage.
Examine again quickly to get all of the official information on the brand new Mini 3 Professional.
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