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DJI Phantom 3
Here is the new and updated DJI Phantom Serie 3! Lots of new features, more agile, deep connected, real-time video downlink!
DJI Phantom 3 SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight (including battery and propellers): 1280 g, Diagonal size (including propellers): 590 mm, Max Ascent Speed: 5 m/s, Max Descent Speed: 3 m/s, Hover Accuracy: Vertical: +/- 10cm |Horizontal: +/- 1m, Max Speed: 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind), Max Altitude (Above Sea Level): 6000 m, Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, GPS Mode: GPS/GLONASS.
CAMERA: Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M), Lens: FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞, ISO Range: 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo), Shutter Speed: 8s -1/8000s, Image Max Size: 4000 x 3000, Still Photography Modes: Single Shot, Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots, Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5, Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias, Time-lapse, Video Recording Modes (Phantom 3 Professional): UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 | FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 | HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60. Phantom 3 Advanced: FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 | HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60.
Professional Lens: The Phantom 3 Professional’s camera has an f/2.8 lens with a 94⁰ field of view, virtually eliminating the unwanted lens distortion common in other cameras not built to shoot from the air. Built from 9 separate elements, including two aspherical elements, that reduce weight and complexity without sacrificing image quality, this lens brings the brightest, truest colors to life.
Stable Footage: When paired with DJI’s industry-standard gimbal stabilization technology, the camera is held perfectly stable no matter how the Pilot flies. This 3-axis gimbal makes complex shots and hovering for long exposure photos easy. The camera is capturing smooth, stable footage throughout entire flight, and the camera and gimbal are fully controllable by the included remote controller and dedicated DJI Pilot app.
Phantom 3 (Pro & Adv): Supported SD Card Types: Micro SD, Max capacity: 64 GB, Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required, Max Bitrate of Video Storage: 60 Mbps, Supported Files Format: FAT32/exFAT, Photo: JPEG, DNG, Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
GIMBAL
Controllable Range: Pitch -90° to +30°, Stabilization: 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw).
VISION POSITIONING:
Max Velocity: Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground), Altitude Range: 30 cm-300 cm, Operating Range: 30 cm-300 cm, Operating Environment: surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Operating Frequency: 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz, Max Distance: 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed), Video Output Port: USB, Operating Temperature: 0°C- 40°C.
BATTERY:
6000 mAh LiPo 2S, Mobile Device Holder: for tablet or phone, Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER): 101 dBm ±2 dBm, Transmitter Power (EIRP): FCC: 20 dBm, CE: 16 dBm. Working Voltage: 1.2 A @7.4 V, Battery Charger Voltage: 17.4 V, Rated Power for Phantom 3: Professional (100 W), Advanced (57 W).
INTELLIGENT BATTERY:
Capacity: 4480 mAh, Voltage: 15.2 V, Battery Type: LiPo 4S, Energy: 68 Wh, Net Weight: 365 g, Max Flight Time: 23 minutes, Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C, Max Charging Power: 100 W.
APP / LIVE VIEW
Mobile App DJI Pilot, EIRP 100mW, Live View Working Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM, Live View Quality: 720P @ 30fps Latency: 220ms.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later
RECOMMENDED DEVICES
iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, 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, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.
Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini.
Finally, a flying camera that packs years of experience in aerial imaging into one compact, easy to use system. With the Phantom 3 Professional, the shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever.
smooth, stable footage throughout entire flight, and the camera and gimbal are fully controllable by the included remote controller and dedicated DJI Pilot app.
CAMERA
Stable Footage: With gimbal stabilization DJI technology, the camera is held perfectly stable no matter how the Pilot flies. This 3-axis gimbal makes complex shots and hovering for long exposure photos easy. The camera is capturing smooth, stable footage throughout entire flight, and the camera and gimbal are fully controllable by the included remote controller and dedicated DJI Pilot app.
Professional Lens
The Phantom 3 Professional’s camera has an f/2.8 lens with a 94⁰ field of view, virtually eliminating the unwanted lens distortion common in other cameras not built to shoot from the air. Built from 9 separate elements, including two aspherical elements, that reduce weight and complexity without sacrificing image quality, the brightest, truest colors to life.
PHANTOM 3 WORRY-FREE AUTOPILOT
EASY TO FLY: The Phantom 3 fits into the Pilot’s life and makes flying intuitive and easy. From takeoff to landing, it's completely under control, responding to the commands while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight thanks to the new Flight System:
AUTO-TAKEOFF - With one tap in the DJI Pilot app, the Drone will turn on its motors and rise to a pre-set height. It will then hover perfectly under your command.
AUTO-RETURN HOME - When GPS is available, your Phantom 3 remembers the exact spot that it took off from. Tap a button to have it return right back home.
FAILSAFE - If the Intelligent Flight Battery gets low, if the Drone loses the connection or for any reason, the aircraft will automatically return to the takeoff point and land safely.
LIVE HD VIEW and DJI PILOT App
DJI Phantom 3 - LIVE HD VIEW
Experience a new view of the world, over distances up to 1.2 miles (2km) and in real time. Simply connect the phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything the camera sees as the Pilot flies is displayed live. Immersive view streams in absolute clarity, enabling to get the perfect shot and experience flying in a unique way. This live view is made possible by DJI Lightbridge image transmission technology that is used by professional cinematographers and photographers who demand only the best. Fly while seeing everything in HD, and feel what it's like to be above your world without ever leaving the ground.
DJI PILOT App - Phantom 3
Free to download and use with your Phantom 3, the DJI Pilot app puts complete control in your hands. With a simplified, more intuitive user interface and amazing new features, the Pilot app is constantly updated to give you the best flight experience possible.
REMOTE CONTROLLER (DJI Phantom 3)
REMOTE CONTROLLER
With sensitive control sticks, dedicated buttons, and an over 2km approximately range, the customizable Phantom 3 remote controller gives to the Pilot a completely comfortable way to fly and interact with the Phantom 3. Ergonomically built to fit perfectly in hands, the remote gives to the Pilot the confidence to fly the way he/she wants.
COMPLETE CONTROL
Keep the Phantom 3 fully under the Pilot command while accessing the most-used features right on the included remote controller. Giving to the Pilot to full control at nearly triple the range of previous Phantom models, up to 1.2 miles (2km), is the built-in DJI Lightbridge, which handles all communication to and from the Phantom 3.
YOUTUBE LIVESTREAMING (DJI Phantom 3)
As you are flying, share the view with your friends and the world, live over YouTube. Now anyone can experience the joy of flight, and watch, comment and share your experience in near real time.
QUICK VIDEO EDITOR (DJI Phantom 3)
Control the camera and change flight settings, all from your mobile device. Plus: 1) Automatic video editor that helps piece together your best footage in seconds. 2) Ability to livestream your flights to YouTube for all to see. 3) Live map that tracks your Phantom 3 at all times. 4) User-friendly interface for adjusting full camera and flight settings, and much more.
Quickly create videos and share them instantly. DJI’s new Director software, a built-in video editor, allows you to choose the best moments from your flights and build a complete video with music, text, and more.
Practice flying and perfect the Pilot skills without going anywhere. The included flight simulator gives to the Pilot the lifelike experience of flying the Phantom 3 and using the remote controller in a safe, controlled virtual environment.
FLIGHT SIMULATOR (DJI Phantom 3)
Review all of your past flights, with the time, duration, and a preview of the photos and videos you took. Track your progress and have a full record of past memories.
Never lose track of your Phantom 3. GPS and GLONASS combine to make the Phantom 3 completely aware of its location and relation to the Pilot. It hovers more precisely, moves more accurately, and locks onto satellites faster. Through the DJI Pilot app, it’s possible to track its location on a live map, and record the takeoff point so the Pilot can bring it back to him with the tap of a finger.
MAIN CONTROLLER
GPS AND CLONASS (DJI Phantom 3)
MOBILE App (DJI Phantom 3)
FLIGHT LOG (DJI Phantom 3)
Maintaining complete control and stability in the air is crucial to every successful flight. The Phantom 3 contains the best and newest DJI flight technology, giving to the Pilot an enjoyable experience through full, automatic intelligent support. These systems help to fly better and safer, and are designed so that the Pilot never have to think about them at all. Processing and analyzing flight data in real time takes serious power. The Main Controller is the control center of the Phantom 3. It collects data from the entire system, including motor speed, GPS location, the Pilot command inputs, and data from automatic sensors, and analyzes it all to tell to the Pilot of the Phantom 3 exactly how to behave at any given moment.
VISION POSITIONING (DJI Phantom 3)
INTELLIGENT BATTERY (DJI Phantom 3)
Battery: Higher voltage, more energy, and greater power combine to give a vastly improved flight experience. This upgraded Intelligent Flight Battery has built-in sensors that let the Pilot know the status of the battery in real time, so the Pilot always know how long he/her can continue flying and when it’s time to recharge. Recharging is fast and easy, and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with an upgraded charger for substantially reduced charge times.
Fly indoors, low to the ground, and in GPS-free areas with Vision Positioning technology. Visual and ultrasonic sensors scan the ground beneath the Phantom 3 for patterns, enabling it to identify its position and move accurately.
Keeping the Phantom 3 stable and flying the way the Pilot wants it to is the Inertial Measurement Unit. Inside is a 6-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer that records and relays even the smallest changes in tilt and movement. It is constantly at work, detecting the slightest changes and compensating for them automatically.
Motor speed is critical to flight, and each motor is managed individually by the Electronic Speed Controllers. ESCs not only relay vital motor speed information to the Main Controller, they also send commands back to the motors based on the Pilot input. This constant communication keeps the Phantom stable in flight, and helps the Pilot achieves any flight movement, from gentle pans to rapid acceleration.
Point of Interest
Select a location or object to focus on, and the Phantom 3 will continuously face it, no matter how you fly.
Control the Camera
Take pictures, record video, and control camera tilt and settings, all based on your app’s needs.
Access Real-Time Footage
Record and analyze the Phantom 3’s live HD video stream. Use this real-time visual information to make your app more powerful.
Gather Flight Data
Full flight telemetry, including the Phantom 3’s live altitude, speed, distance, and more, is available to your app.
Follow Me
Program THE Phantom 3 to act as your own personal, flying film crew.
Ground Station
Set waypoints and assign automatic actions for your aircraft to follow.
DJI PILOT App
