The DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) is claimed to be the best budget 4K mini camera drone yet, and you can get one for $429 shipped, originally $549. At just 249g, it features Tri-Directional Obstacle Sensing, consisting of forward, backward, and downward visual sensors. Product page.
After a leak earlier this week, the DJI Avata 2 FPS drone has been officially unveiled, and it’s the best beginner drone with pro-level features that we’ve seen yet. Starting things off, it boasts a larger image sensor than its predecessor, or more specifically a 1/1.3-inch CMOS Super-Wide-Angle 12MP sensor that expands the dynamic range available and handles low-light conditions with greater effect.
The DJI RS 4 Pro gimbal has officially been announced, and it builds upon its predecessors by combining stabilization, transmission, monitoring, focusing, as well as control. Its lightweight body is capable of securely holding a 3kg (6.6lbs) mainstream mirrorless camera and lens for ultra smooth handling.
Photo credit: Roland Quandt
It’s no Kawasaki K-Racer X2, but the DJI Avata 2, the company’s latest FPS drone, has allegedly leaked ahead of its official reveal. Upgrades include a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor that can shoot 48MP still photos as well as 4K videos, along with RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonSteady, and HorizonBalancing technologies to keep that footage stable.
Set to hit stores today is the DJI Dock 2, an automated ‘drone in a box’ enterprise solution that enables customers to quickly deploy a DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone. It’s compatible with DJI FlightHub 2 for automated aerial missions that can be managed and monitored through cloud-based operations.
Photo credit: Qingsheng Meng
Larger drones, like the DJI Express, designed for long-distance deliveries will typically require a fixed takeoff site such as a depot or an airport. Industrial designer Qingsheng Meng shows us what DJI’s version could look like, complete with a large camera dome up front.
