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DJI has spent the last several years doubling down on its imagining prowess \u2014 tripling down as it were, in this case. Makes sense. Aside from the underlying fun of flying these things around, all of the most immediate consumer\/prosumer applications revolve around picture taking and video.<\/p>\n
The new Mavic 3 Pro<\/a> embraces the prosumer side of that dichotomy with a triple-camera system. At its heart is a Hasselblad camera \u2014 naturally, given that the drone giant purchased a majority stake of the much-loved Swedish camera maker back in 2017. It\u2019s the same 4\/3 CMOS model found on the standard Mavic 3 series, which is capable of shooting 12-bit RAW images.<\/p>\n The three-camera system appears to offer a lot more optical flexibility than you\u2019ll find on other off-the-shelf consumer-focused drones, with a trio of focal lengths at 24mm, 70mm and 166mm. The system can shoot up to 5.1K at 50 FPS and 4K at 120 FPS.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s DJI describing the system a bit further:<\/p>\n The medium tele camera (70mm format equivalent) is suitable in a range of different scenarios from framing intriguing buildings to cars in commercial shoots. With its 1\/1.3\u2033 CMOS sensor and 3x optical zoom, it is capable of 48MP\/12MP photos, 4K\/60fps video, and supports the new D-log M. It compresses the depth of field and depth of focus to highlight the subject and give a unique sense of depth and space. For those looking to wow their viewers with a stunning Hyperlapse, this 3x optical zoom camera, is the ideal choice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> DJI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n All of that is enhanced by the video software DJI has been building over several generations, allowing for pre-programmed cinematic shots. Effectively, you can get something that looks professional with a couple of clicks, or you can take manual control yourself. It can also fly based on waypoints or fly through a preconfigured route, while using built-in obstacle avoidance to stop from falling out of the sky.<\/p>\n The beefy 43-minute battery should help with that, too. Flight time has traditionally been a major sticking point on these systems, but 43 minutes is generous. You can also swap batteries to keep going \u2014 you\u2019ll get two additional if you go in for the Fly More package.<\/p>\n Predictably, this thing isn\u2019t cheap. The Mavic 3 Pro starts at $2,200. The Fly More combo, which also includes a battery charging hub, is an additional $800. Another $889 will get you the DJI RC Pro controller with a built-in 1080p screen.<\/p>\n The drone is up for preorder<\/a> today and is expected to start arriving May 9.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n