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DJI Inspire 1 Pro

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3.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • DJI Inspire 1 Pro Drone is an incredible piece of professional equipment
  • testing came out beautifully for both stills and videos
  • The flight characteristics of the drone are extremely impressive

Cons

  • GH4 is limited to using only one lens in flight
  • quite a bit heavier than a microSD
  • The gimbal does not track the GPS tracker

Key specs

  • 4
  • 18 min.
  • 18 m/s
  • yes
  • 16 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

DJI Inspire 1 Pro - Pros & Cons

DJI Inspire 1 Pro

Pros

  • DJI Inspire 1 Pro Drone is an incredible piece of professional equipment
  • testing came out beautifully for both stills and videos
  • The flight characteristics of the drone are extremely impressive
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • the vibration dampeners were very successful
  • The drone is pretty fast
  • the Inspire 1 stable and steady during flight
  • GPS lock is amazingly precise
  • easy to control
  • incredibly stable and surprisingly nippy

Cons

  • GH4 is limited to using only one lens in flight
  • quite a bit heavier than a microSD
  • The gimbal does not track the GPS tracker
  • bit-rate were higher
  • there is no separate tracker
  • it cannot rotate a full 360 degrees in either direction
  • gimbals are miles ahead of the competition
  • costs a considerable amount of cash soaring high in the air
  • the price has fallen since it was launched a few years back
  • 1 loses connection with the remote control
  • The edge distortion is noticeable when panning

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DJI Inspire 1 Pro - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time18.0 min.
Payload Capacity119.93 oz
Max Speed18.0 m/s
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Brushless motoryes
Gimbal supportyes
Radio transmitteryes
Follow me functionyes
Flight Planningyes
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightyes
Automatic Landingyes
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Controller
Frequency5.8 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range5000
Battery Capacity4500.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
Wi-Fiyes
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Canopy
  • Landing Gear
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
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Vision positioning system
Maximum altitude196.85 in
Operating range118.11 in
Maximum velocity8.0 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution16.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleyes
Live Viewyes
Max range (Video/FPV)2000
Stabilization3 axis
Video recordingyes
Video Resolution
  • 1080p
  • 1520p
  • 2160p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photography Modes
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing : 3/5
  • Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Burst Shooting
  • Single Shot
  • Time-lapse
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Video File Formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Lens Aperturef/1.7
Sensor format4/3"
Max Image Size4608x3456
Live View Freq2.4 GHz
Lens Focal Length0.59 in
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan22.01 in
Weight119.93 oz
Body MaterialPlastic/Carbon Fiber
Rotor MaterialPlastic/Carbon Fiber
Colour of productBlack,White
Width4.72 in
Depth5.31 in
Height5.51 in
Foldableno
Propeller guard includedno
Led Lightsno
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity4500.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Weight20.11 oz
Voltage22.2 V
Charging via USBno

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DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.4
Based on 11 reviews
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DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 - Video Review - Videomaker
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Videomaker
Published: 04.02.2016
DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 - Video Review - Videomaker

The DJI Inspire 1 Pro brings to bear The Zenmuse X5, a Micro Four Thirds cinematic 4K camera that purportedly rivals the quality of a Panasonic GH4. But

DJI Inspire 1 Pro Review: DJI's Inspire 1 Pro is a Perfect Drone For Pro Shooters And Super Villains
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PetaPixel
Published: 03.10.2015
Review: DJI's Inspire 1 Pro is a Perfect Drone For Pro Shooters And Super Villains

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DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 Review - Videomaker
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Videomaker
Published: 27.08.2019
DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 Review - Videomaker

What’s the Difference?Some people believe the only difference between an Inspire 1 and the DJI Inspire 1 Pro is the camera — not true. First,

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 Review
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Videomaker
Published: 27.08.2019
DJI Inspire 1 Pro and X5 Review

What’s the Difference?Some people believe the only difference between an Inspire 1 and the DJI Inspire 1 Pro is the camera — not true. First,

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 V2.0 Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 17.01.2017
DJI Inspire 1 V2.0 Review
5.0

The DJI Inspire 1 V2.0 is no longer available. For more information on new models check out our review of drones. The Inspire 1 is at the low end of...

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 2 review: still the pro drone choice in 2022?
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 03.01.2022
DJI Inspire 2 review: still the pro drone choice in 2022?
3.5

The Inspire 2 was a benchmark before it took off; is it sill something special in 2022?

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 27.08.2015
DJI Inspire 1 Review
4.5

The DJI Inspire 1 drone delivers a pro-grade build with an upgradeable camera, and supports dual operators with an accessory remote.

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 Pro Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.02.2021
DJI Inspire 1 Pro Review
4.4

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – DJI Inspire 1 ProSpeed/PowerRangeDurabilityCamera FeaturesValueDJI Inspire 1 Pro Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes08.8Expert RatingIf you’re looking for the best professional drone, you’ll find a leading contender in the DJI Inspire 1 Pro. It comes with all the intelligent flight features you’d expect from a leading DJI drone and a high-quality camera that puts most other drone cameras to shame. It’s an expensive drone though. You’ll definitely be paying for quality when it comes […]

DJI Inspire 1 Pro Dreamy ready-to-fly 4K-camera drone with an upgrade path
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CNET
Published: 23.08.2015
Dreamy ready-to-fly 4K-camera drone with an upgrade path

The Inspire 1 offers an excellent aerial photo and video solution for professionals or well-heeled enthusiasts looking for a simple, ready-to-fly drone with camera-swapping potential.

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1 review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.05.2017
DJI Inspire 1 review
4.5

A professional drone with a price tag to match

DJI Inspire 1 Pro DJI Inspire 1: Four-Thirds Complete (My In-Depth REVIEW)
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DJI Inspire 1: Four-Thirds Complete (My In-Depth REVIEW)

The DJI Inspire 1 is an easy to fly professional camera drone that makes it easy to shoot unobstructed 4K & Micro 4:3 video from 2km away.

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