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DJI has announced the latest models in its Mavic 3 series. The Pro and Pro Cine are the first drones in the world to feature a three-camera lens array.
For its main camera, DJI has equipped its latest releases with the same Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology 20MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13mm) sensor, with a 24mm (equiv.) focal length, as earlier models. Sitting on top of it are two telephoto cameras, offering 70mm and 166mm equivalent focal lengths and capable of up to 3X and 7X optical zoom respectively.
The main Hasselblad camera features a variable F2.8–11 aperture and captures 12-bit Raw photos which DJI claims deliver dynamic range of up to 12.8 stops. Video footage can be recorded at resolutions up to 5.1K/50p, DCI, or UHD 4K/120p, at 140 Mbps with H.265 and 200 Mbps with the H.264 codec. A new 10-bit D-Log M color mode is included with the Pro.
The Mavic 3 Pro Cine is for those looking for superior video specs. It offers Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 LT encoding for all three of its cameras. Like its predecessor, the Mavic 3 Pro Cine features 1TB of internal storage and a 10Gbps data cable for quicker file transfer.
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| The Mavic 3 Pro can be purchased with the DJI RC or RC Pro (pictured) remote controller. |
The medium-telephoto camera with a 70mm focal length has a Type 1/1.3 (10 x 7.5mm) CMOS sensor that can capture both 48MP and 12MP photos, up to 4K/60p video, and zoom in on subjects up to 3X optically. It supports the Pro’s new D-Log M color mode as well.
The long-telephoto camera is upgraded from the original Mavic 3’s telephoto camera, featuring a Type 1/2 (6.4 x 5.8mm) sensor. Featuring a 166mm equivalent lens and a fixed aperture of F3.4 (compared to F4.4 on its predecessor), this camera supports 12MP photos, up to 4K/60p video, and has a 7x optical and 28X hybrid zoom. Similarly to how Apple’s iPhone operates, as you zoom in and out on a subject, the drone will switch cameras automatically as needed.
Due to its slighter larger frame and heavier camera module, the Mavic 3 Pro can remain airborne up to 43 minutes instead of the 46 minutes of the original Mavic 3 models. The body features eight wide-angle vision sensors for APAS 5.0, plus omnidirectional obstacle detection and avoidance. Its Intelligent Flight batteries are compatible across all Mavic 3 models.
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| Though the body is about the same size, the grey bag that comes with the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo is smaller. |
DJI’s O3+ (OcuSync) transmission provides a 1080p/60fp HD live feed at a distance of up to 15 km (9.32 miles). Additional features that became available after the release of the Mavic 3 Classic, such as Waypoint Flight, which follows a path of pre-determined waypoints and can repeat flight plans, and Cruise Control, which allows you to set a direction and flat speed for long flights, are also included.
Intelligent automated flight modes found on the other Mavic 3 series drones, including MasterShots, Spotlight, Point of Interest, ActiveTrack 5.0, and QuickShots, are also available on the Mavic 3 Pro. Like its predecessor, it uses the DJI Fly app. DJI also recommends its LightCut app for editing and post-processing.
DJI’s Mavic 3 Pro starts at $2,199 and includes the DJI RC remote. The Fly More Combo, which gives you two additional batteries, a charger, and an ND filter set, is $2,999. If you want the Mavic 3 Pro Combo with a DJI RC Pro, it will cost $3,899. Finally, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Combo retails for $4,799 – a $200 decrease from the original Mavic 3 Cine Combo. Curiously, the Mavic 3 Pro body is not available as a standalone product. As usual, DJI recommends the purchase of its 1-year or 2-year Care Refresh protection plan.
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| Accessories including ND8/16/32/64 filters come with the Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo. |
All Mavic 3 models are compatible with the new DJI Goggles Integra, Goggles 2, first introduced with the DJI Avata FPV drone, and DJI RC Motion 2.
The Mavic 3 Pro and Pro Cine will start shipping sometime in May and can be purchased through DJI’s main site or with authorized retailers.
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