DJI PHANTOM 3 REVIEW 

VERY NICE! But .....   (UPDATED)

Hi Guys,

Well haven't DJI been busy yet again?!

The launch of the DJI Phantom 3 is finally here and certainly seems to promise some amazing opportunities for the aerial film makers that don't wish to pay for the DJI Inspire. But heres a few things to be aware of....
(Please see blog for any new things we find re Phantom 3)

Some things to be aware of before upgrading your Phantom 2:

1: The camera quality may not be as good as what you hoped for! SEE BLOG

 

2: The Phantom 3 requires an android (like the DJI Inspire)  tablet to review and monitor video feed from the camera.

3: Will the DJI Phantom run on an Iphone 4?
The DJI Phantom requires IOS 8 which means It will not run on an Iphone 4!
ANNOYING!   (Even though they told me it would)

4: Does the Phantom 2 and Phantom 3 use the same batteries?
The DJI Phantom 3 uses different batteries to a Phantom 2 and a different charger
(VERY ANNOYING!) But that said, the new ones do charge much faster and seem
more reliable.

5: Will a Phantom 3 fit in a Phantom 2 CAse?

It will NOT fit in a DJI Phantom 2 hard case as the controller is different

6: It does not ship with a lens cap for the Phantom 3 camera!
See Ebay  (<< Left Hand side) for lens caps or check DJI Site for accessories

7: The camera is better, but maybe not as good as what they tell us

See blog comments

 

8: They have certainly automated eveything, but some of control has now gone as well!
They have adjusted the descent speed again from 1 MPS to 3 MPS though which is good!

 

....So onto the good stuff!

Don't forget to watch the new DJI Phantom 3 Launch Video above!

The new unit features 4K or 1080p HD, depending on which model you choose.

There are now 2 units on offer! The Professional Phantom 3 & the Advanced Phantom 3.
 

The Phantom 3 is easy to use just like the Phantom 2 and is a fully integrated package with an intelligent system that helps you fly. It looks pretty much identical to a Phantom 2 but one thing of note is that you now need a tablet to fly it!

 

Even when flying up to 1.2 miles (2km) away, built-in Lightbridge technology 

gives you complete control over your Phantom 3 and an immersive, live HD view of everything below.
 

See FULL SPECIFICATIONS DJI PHANTOM 3

See pricing on DJI Web Site for DJI Phantom 3

We have listed other retailers now selling the units

 

In DJI's words, a new dimension to your experience, automatic video editing software and livestreaming capabilities let you share what you see instantly.

 

They boast that it has unprecedented clarity and style. The Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.

 

PROFESSIONAL LENS

 

The f/2.8 lens has a 94⁰ field of view, virtually eliminating unwanted distortion that may occur when shooting wide aerial views with other cameras.

 

STABLE FOOTAGE

 

Securing and stabilizing your camera in place is DJI’s trusted aerial stabilization technology. This 3-axis gimbal keeps your camera perfectly level in any flight conditions, resulting in beautiful, stable footage throughout every flight.

 

The Phantom 3 contains the latest DJI flight technology, giving an enjoyable experience through full, automatic intelligent support. These systems help you fly better and safer, and are designed so that you never have to think about them at all.

 

MAIN CONTROLLER

 

Processing and analyzing flight data in real time takes serious power. The Main Controller is the control center of your Phantom 3. It collects data from the entire system, including motor speed, GPS location, your command inputs, and data from automatic sensors, and analyzes it all to tell your Phantom 3 exactly how to behave at any given moment.

 

GPS

 

Never lose track of your Phantom 3. GPS and GLONASS combine to make the Phantom 3 completely aware of its location and relation to you. It hovers more precisely, moves more accurately, and locks onto satellites faster. Through the DJI Pilot app, you can track its location on a live map, and record your takeoff point so you can bring it back to you with the tap of a finger

 

 

IMU

 

Keeping your Phantom 3 stable and flying the way you want 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.

 

ESCs

 

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 your input. This constant communication keeps your Phantom stable in flight, and also helps you achieve any flight movement, from gentle pans to rapid acceleration.

 

So that's their take on it!
I look forward to getting my hands on one and giving it a run!
 

 

See FULL SPECIFICATIONS

 

See pricing on DJI Web SIte

 

See our list of retailers