Long-Endurance Drone Platform With Power-Line-Level Obstacle Sensing
Engineered for Excellence, Designed for Versatility
DJI Inspire 3 Full-Frame 8K CinemaDNG RAW, 360° Gimbal, Dual Operator Workflow. Available from aerosmart, Authorised DJI Partner
Authorised DJI Partner Genuine Product, Full Manufacturer Warranty
Zenmuse X9-8K Full-Frame Camera 8K/25Fps CinemaDNG RAW Acquisition
360° Gimbal Rotation Complete Cinematic Camera Movement Freedom
Dual-Operator Workflow Independent Pilot And Camera Operator
Integrated RTK · LiDAR Sensing · O3 Enterprise 15 Km
Delivery Across 14+ Countries With Export Documentation
The DJI Inspire 3 is the platform for productions where the aerial camera unit's technical capability must match the camera floor where the aerial footage that the director of photography commissions from the aerial unit must sit alongside the production's ground-based cinema camera output in the colour grade without the sensor size mismatch, the dynamic range gap, or the colour science difference that creates the visible aerial sequence signature that distinguishes lesser aerial cameras from the rest of the production's material.
The Inspire 3 achieves this through the Zenmuse X9-8K a 45.7MP full-frame sensor capturing 8K/25fps CinemaDNG RAW at the full sensor dimensions that cinema cameras define as their baseline acquisition standard. The same DL mount system that DJI develops for its ground-based cinema cameras sits on the Zenmuse X9, enabling the same prime lens optics in the air as on the camera floor 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm primes whose optical character, colour rendering, and focal length are consistent between the aerial unit and the production's ground units.
The 360° gimbal rotation is the mechanical achievement that separates the Inspire 3 from every compact drone that has attempted to serve cinema production alongside it the folding landing gear design that retracts the feet clear of the camera's full 360° rotation arc is the engineering solution to the limitation that all previous compact drones imposed. The Dutch angle, the full camera rotation through 360°, the horizon-locked shot through a banking turn, the overhead upshot all available on the Inspire 3, none achievable on platforms whose landing gear geometry limits the gimbal's rotation range.
aerosmart supplies and supports the DJI Inspire 3 as an authorised DJI partner across 14+ countries, including Zenmuse X9-8K configuration, DL lens selection advice, and the production workflow consultation that a significant investment in professional cinema aerial equipment warrants.
Full-frame 8K CinemaDNG RAW capture, Apple ProRes RAW workflow, RTK precision, DL interchangeable lenses, and professional aerial cinematography performance in one quick-reference table.
45.7MP Full-Frame Sensor the Zenmuse X9-8K's 35.9×23.9 mm sensor area produces the depth of field control, low-light rendering, and optical character that full-frame cinema cameras deliver and that smaller sensors structurally cannot match. At full-frame dimensions, the X9-8K captures aerial footage whose visual character the bokeh transitions, the focus falloff behaviour, the tonal rendering in shadow and highlight areas is comparable to the ground-based cinema cameras that the production uses for its non-aerial material, enabling the aerial sequences to cut naturally into the production without the visual mismatch that compact drone cameras create.
8K CinemaDNG RAW at 25fps captures uncompressed sensor data every photon's recorded information preserved without the compression decisions that encoded formats make at the point of capture. The DIT and colourist receive the complete sensor dataset for the grading, noise management, and dynamic range exploration that post-production talent applies to RAW material. Compressed formats preserve what the camera's internal processor decided to preserve; RAW preserves everything the sensor recorded.
8K/50fps Apple ProRes RAW (DJI Transmission Combo) extends the frame rate ceiling to 50fps while maintaining the RAW colour data that grading requires the combination of ProRes RAW's efficient codec and RAW colour latitude that Apple's post-production ecosystem processes natively.
The DJI Inspire 3 supports the DJI DL mount lens system:
| DL Lens | Equivalent FOV | Application |
|---|---|---|
| DL 18mm f/2.8 | Ultra-wide | Expansive architectural and environmental shots |
| DL 24mm f/2.8 | Wide standard | General cinematic aerial coverage |
| DL 35mm f/2.8 | Mid-range | Portrait compression and balanced subject-environment framing |
| DL 50mm f/2.8 | Medium telephoto | Subject isolation and compressed perspective |
The folding landing gear design of the Inspire 3 is the engineering solution to the fundamental limitation that all previous compact drones imposed on aerial cinematography the landing gear that sits below the aircraft in flight prevents the camera from rotating below a certain angle before striking the gear structure. By retracting the four legs into raised positions during flight, the Inspire 3 clears the camera's full 360° rotation arc from any mechanical obstruction.
360° Roll enables the continuous camera rotation that creates the Dutch angle, the horizon-following bank shot, and the full-rotation transition that cinema aerial sequences use for the visual impact that smooth GPS-stabilised movement cannot provide. A controlled 360° rotation during a banking turn. A horizon-lock shot where the aircraft banks but the camera counter-rotates to hold the horizon level. A creative full-rotation reveal as the aircraft ascends over a location.
±135° Tilt extends the camera's vertical movement from 45° above horizontal to 90° below the overhead upshot directly at the sky and the environment above the aircraft is available alongside the full downward-looking perspective without gimbal repositioning between shots.
±270° Pan enables the camera to face in any horizontal direction independently of the aircraft's heading enabling nose-forward flight while the camera faces directly sideways or backward without requiring the aircraft to turn.
The Inspire 3's architecture explicitly designs for two-operator production: the pilot manages aircraft position, altitude, and flight path, while the camera operator manages focal length, focus distance, lens aperture, camera tilt, pan, and roll, and the creative framing decisions that cinematography requires full attention to execute.
A pilot managing an aircraft through a complex flight manoeuvre while simultaneously managing camera direction, focus, and framing is performing two simultaneous high-attention cognitive tasks, each of which degrades the performance of the other.
A complex banking orbit around a subject while adjusting the 35mm focus pull as the aircraft's distance changes, while maintaining the subject in a specific frame position, is three simultaneous tasks that produce consistently better results when divided between two specialists.
For the director of photography who has built a career directing camera operators through earpiece communication, describing the creative intent, adjusting the shot in real time, and making the creative decisions about what the camera sees, the Inspire 3's dual-operator mode delivers the production relationship model that professional camera departments work within on every non-aerial camera unit.
Learn More ↗The pilot and camera operator each carry their own remote controller: the pilot's controller manages flight inputs and aircraft system monitoring, while the camera operator's controller manages all camera parameters and gimbal position independently.
Both operators see their respective live views simultaneously.
Learn More ↗Integrated RTK provides centimetre-level aircraft positioning without a separate external base station for standard operations the positioning accuracy that enables repeatable camera moves at defined coordinates, precise orbital paths at consistent radius, and the waypoint mission execution that choreographed aerial sequences require for multi-take consistency.
Intelligent flight modes support repeatable camera movement, automated subject tracking, precise waypoint execution, and dependable aircraft recovery for professional cinema production.
Spotlight Pro maintains the camera locked on a specific subject or coordinate while the aircraft moves freely.
The pilot executes the flight path while the gimbal automatically tracks the designated point, enabling the complex flight-path-plus-fixed-target camera combinations that cinema reveals and environmental context shots require.
Learn More ↗Waypoint Mission executes pre-programmed GPS coordinate sequences at defined altitudes and speeds.
This enables repeatable shot execution for multi-take captures where the production requires identical camera moves for coverage and safety considerations.
Learn More ↗ActiveTrack Pro maintains subject lock on a moving target through complex flight environments.
The system adapts the aircraft's position and gimbal orientation simultaneously to maintain the framing designated by the camera operator while the subject moves through the scene.
Learn More ↗Return to Home brings the aircraft back to the launch position automatically when the battery level, signal strength, or pilot command triggers the return.
The system maintains RTK-accurate positioning throughout the return flight for precise landing at the launch coordinate.
Learn More ↗Complete your DJI Inspire 3 production system with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera, professional DL prime lenses, intelligent batteries, multi-battery charging, DJI Transmission, RTK positioning, dedicated remote controllers, and DJI Care Enterprise Plus.
The Zenmuse X9-8K Air is a professional full-frame camera payload designed for DJI Inspire 3. It supports 8K CinemaDNG RAW, Apple ProRes RAW, interchangeable DJI DL lenses, and cinema-grade aerial production workflows.
Why Production Companies Choose aerosmart for the DJI Inspire 3
As an authorised DJI partner, aerosmart provides genuine DJI products, professional system consultation, international delivery, technical support, and enterprise protection for the DJI Inspire 3.
Every DJI Inspire 3 and Zenmuse X9-8K Air supplied by aerosmart carries the original DJI manufacturer warranty and DJI Care Enterprise Plus eligibility.
The Inspire 3 is a significant professional investment. Genuine authorised supply is the only risk-appropriate supply channel for production companies and professional operators.
The DL 24mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens is the most versatile single-lens option for the majority of aerial cinema production assignments.
Our team advises on the right combination of 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm DL prime lenses for your production requirements before purchase.
Our specialists advise on the standard Inspire 3 configuration versus the DJI Transmission Combo, depending on your monitoring, recording, and production workflow requirements.
Guidance is also available for D-RTK 3 integration in survey applications and the BS100 Intelligent Battery Station for efficient production battery management.
Our team recommends the complete system configuration before purchase.
aerosmart provides direct international shipping with complete export documentation and import-duty guidance for every supported destination market.
Inspire 3 import documentation is handled professionally to reduce customs-clearance complications associated with a high-value and technically complex shipment.
Our technical team provides RTK setup and base-station integration guidance, DL lens calibration support, DJI Transmission setup, firmware assistance, and professional workflow consultation.
This support helps production teams get the most from the Inspire 3 system during their first production assignments and throughout its operating life.
Every DJI Inspire 3 purchased through aerosmart is eligible for DJI Care Enterprise Plus.
The plan provides comprehensive repair coverage designed to protect one of a production company's most important aerial assets and reduce operational downtime.
Protected From Day One
All DJI Care Enterprise Plus activations and warranty claims are handled directly by aerosmart, with no overseas routing and no third-party intermediaries.
Unlimited free repairs within the coverage limit for the full plan duration.
One battery replacement per year, with performance maintained.
Shared coverage limit across the enrolled fleet.
Mail-in repairs with no hidden service logistics cost.
DJI-certified engineers using genuine manufacturer components.
Additional 1-year warranty option on major components.
The DJI Inspire 3 is available from aerosmart, an authorised DJI partner with delivery across 14+ countries.
Contact africa@aerosmart.ae for pricing, lens configuration advice, and complete system specifications.
The DJI Inspire 3 pairs with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air, a 45.7MP full-frame sensor camera.
It captures 8K/25fps CinemaDNG RAW or 8K/50fps Apple ProRes RAW when used with the DJI Transmission Combo.
The DL mount accepts DJI DL prime lenses at 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm.
The DJI Inspire 3 supports CinemaDNG RAW at 8K/25fps, 6K/50fps, and 4K/75fps.
It also supports Apple ProRes RAW at 8K/50fps with the DJI Transmission Combo.
D-Log M encoded video is available at a lower data rate for monitoring and offline reference.
The Inspire 3 provides 360° continuous roll, ±135° tilt from 45° above to 90° below horizontal, and ±270° pan.
This complete camera-movement freedom is enabled by the folding landing-gear design, which clears the camera view by retracting the aircraft's feet during flight.
Yes, the DJI Inspire 3 can be operated by one person.
However, professional cinema productions commonly use the dual-operator workflow, with an independent pilot and camera operator, to achieve the consistent shot quality required for complex camera moves.
The DJI Inspire 3 provides up to 28 minutes of flight time with the high-capacity Intelligent Flight Battery at standard operational weight.
The DJI Inspire 3 carries a 45.7MP full-frame sensor with 8K CinemaDNG RAW acquisition, 360° continuous gimbal rotation, a dual-operator workflow, interchangeable DL prime lenses, and RTK precision positioning.
It is a professional cinema-production platform designed for multi-person production crews.
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a compact professional platform intended for solo and small-team production at substantially lower cost and operational complexity.
DJI Inspire 3 pricing varies according to the selected lenses, accessories, transmission system, RTK equipment, and protection plan.
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