DJI Inspire

{{Short description|Chinese camera drone}} {{Infobox aircraft | name = Inspire | logo = | logo_size = 275px | image = 2019-03-23 - DJI Inspire 2 -3986.jpg | alt = | image_caption = Inspire 2 in flight | other_names = | aircraft_type = Camera drone | aircraft_role = | national_origin = China | manufacturer = DJI | status = | owners = | primary_user = | more_users = | service = | major_applications = | number_built = | construction_date = 2014–present | introduction = November 2014 | first_flight = | developed_from = | developed_into = | variants = }} The '''DJI Inspire''' is a series of quadcopter camera drones released by the Chinese technology company DJI.

== Design and development == thumb|Inspire 1 with a Zenmuse X3 camera thumb|Inspire 1 in landing configuration DJI announced the first model, the Inspire 1, on 13 November 2014.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Announcing the DJI Inspire 1 Drone |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/announcing-the-dji-inspire-1 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref> Built upon lessons learned from the Phantom 2 and Spreading Wings series, the Inspire 1 was designed for professional cinematography and features a Zenmuse X3 gimbal/camera{{refn|group=note|name=first|The camera/gimbal combo is known as the Zenmuse X3, while the camera itself is an FC350.<ref name=":0" />}} with a 12-megapixel 1/2.3" CMOS Sony Exmor sensor capable of shooting 4K video at 30 frames per second (FPS).<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire%20_1_User_Manual__V1.8.pdf |title=Inspire 1 User Manual V1.8 |date=September 2015 |publisher=DJI}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2014-11-13 |title=The 4K DJI Inspire 1 takes to the air - what are the advantages for real world shooters? |url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2014/11/13/the-4k-dji-inspire-1-takes-to-the-air-what-are-the-advantages-for-real-world-shooters/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Newsshooter |language=en-US}}</ref> The arms and landing legs retract upward in flight, allowing the three-axis camera gimbal to rotate 360 degrees without obstruction.<ref name=":6" /> The drone also features an "Optical Flow" system, which uses a downward-facing camera and ultrasonic sensors to navigate indoors, and is powered by four 350 KV Model 3510 motors driving Model 1345 or 1345s propellers.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=2014-11-14 |title=DJI announces 4K-shooting, landing-gear-raising Inspire 1 drone |url=https://newatlas.com/dji-inspire-1-4k-quadcopter/34745/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=New Atlas |language=en-US}}</ref> Power is provided by a 4500 mAh TB47 battery, though an optional 5700 mAh TB48 battery was also available, giving the drone a maximum flight time of about 18 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> The drone was designed to be future-proof, with the camera being detachable to allow upgrades as DJI camera technology improved.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Michael |date=2014-11-13 |title=DJI Inspire 1: A Sleek Drone That Brings Easy 4K Aerial Imagery to the Masses |url=https://petapixel.com/2014/11/12/dji-inspire-1-sleek-drone-lets-capture-high-end-aerial-imagery-4k-12mp/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=PetaPixel |language=en}}</ref> Two such upgrades were announced in September 2015, when DJI released the 16MP Zenmuse X5 and X5R Micro Four Thirds cameras; the latter differing in that it is capable of shooting raw images.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Archambault |first=Michael |date=2015-09-11 |title=DJI Launches ZENMUSE X5 and X5R Micro Four Thirds Cameras for the Inspire 1 |url=https://petapixel.com/2015/09/11/dji-launches-zenmuse-x5-and-x5r-micro-four-thirds-cameras-for-the-inspire-1/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=PetaPixel |language=en}}</ref> Another upgrade came in November 2015, when DJI swapped the original 350 KV motors for new 420 KV Model 3510H motors with an updated propeller locking system; a change intended to improve performance and controllability while not impacting flight time.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |title=New Inspire Props and Motors and a Flying Computer - heliguy™ |url=https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/new-inspire-props-and-motors-and-a-flying-computer/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=www.heliguy.com}}</ref>

Several additional versions of the Inspire 1 were also released, including the Inspire 1 Raw and Pro. The Raw and Pro variants are respectively equipped with the Zenmuse X5R and X5 camera/gimbal as standard. Both are also powered by Model 3510H motors driving Model 1345T propellers and have a maximum flight time of about 15 minutes with a standard TB47 battery, increased to about 18 minutes with the optional TB48.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The Inspire 1 Pro Black Edition was released in January 2016, replacing the standard white body shell and controller, with matte black versions.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2016-01-04 |title=CES 2016: DJI adds 4K Phantom 3 quadcopter and new black paint job for Inspire 1 Pro |url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2016/01/04/ces-2016-dji-adds-4k-phantom-3-quadcopter-and-new-black-paint-job-for-inspire-1-pro/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Newsshooter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Joshua |title=DJI Phantom 3 4K review: Phantom 3 4K and Inspire 1 Pro Black Edition add variety to DJI's drone lineups |url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/dji-phantom-3-4k-preview/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> The Inspire 1 V2.0 retained the Zenmuse X3 and Model 3510 motors of the original Inspire 1, but uses Model 1345T propellers.<ref name=":16">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/INSPIRE+1+series/20171221/INSPIRE_1_V2.0_User_Manual_EN.pdf |title=Inspire 1 User Manual V2.2 |date=December 2017 |publisher=DJI}}</ref>

The Inspire 2 was released alongside the Phantom 4 Pro in November 2016.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2016-11-16 |title=DJI Raises Bar For Aerial Imaging With Two New Flying Cameras - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-raises-bar-for-aerial-imaging-with-two-new-flying-cameras |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref> The body of the drone is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy, and features forward, upward, and downward-facing obstacle avoidance sensors.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Poland |first=Ty |date=2016-11-15 |title=The Long Awaited Inspire 2 Is Finally Here (And So Is The Phantom 4 Pro) |url=https://fstoppers.com/aerial/long-awaited-inspire-2-finally-here-and-so-phantom-4-pro-153816 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Fstoppers |language=en}}</ref> The Inspire 2 is powered by four Model 3512 motors driving 1550T propellers, and features a dual-battery system with two 4280 mAh TB50 batteries. The drone was offered without a camera or with a 20MP 1" CMOS Zenmuse X4S or a 20.8MP 3/4" CMOS Zenmuse X5S camera/gimbal; the latter being capable of raw imaging and having a swappable lens.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":34" /><ref name=":17">{{Cite web |last=ePHOTOzine |date=2016-11-16 |title=DJI Phantom 4 Pro And Inspire 2 Announced With New Cameras |url=https://www.ephotozine.com/article/dji-phantom-4-pro-and-inspire-2-announced-30217 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=ePHOTOzine |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite web |last=French |first=Sally |date=2016-11-15 |title=DJI's $2,999 Inspire 2 targets professional photographers |url=https://www.thedronegirl.com/2016/11/15/dji-inspire-2/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=The Drone Girl |language=en-US}}</ref> Flight time with a Zenmuse X4S is 27 minutes, while the X5S reduces it to 25 minutes.<ref name=":34" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-16 |title=Interbee 2016: DJI Inspire 2 - how does it compare to the Inspire 1? |url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2016/11/16/interbee-2016-dji-inspire-2-how-does-it-compare-to-the-the-inspire-1/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Newsshooter |language=en-US}}</ref> The Zenmuse X7 is also compatible with the Inspire 2, though with a reduced flight time of 23 minutes.<ref name=":34" /> In addition to the main camera, the Inspire 2 also has a forward-facing first-person view (FPV) camera allowing the drone to be operated by two individuals; a pilot (using the forward-facing camera) and a main camera operator.<ref name=":10" /> The Inspire 2 ProRes and Inspire 2 L were offered alongside the baseline Inspire 2, differing in that the former has Apple ProRes pre-activated while the latter has both ProRes and CinemaDNG.<ref name=":34" /> DJI announced in January 2022 that the Inspire 2 series would be discontinued the following month in favor of the Inspire 3.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-27 |title=DJI INSPIRE 2 WILL BE DISCONTINUED IN FEBRUARY |url=https://dronexl.co/2022/01/27/dji-inspire-2-discontinued/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=dronexl.co |language=en-US}}</ref>

Announced in April 2023, the Inspire 3 features a more aerodynamic design than its predecessors.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web |title=DJI’s New Inspire 3 Is The World’s Ultimate Cinema Drone - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/djis-new-inspire-3-is-the-worlds-ultimate-cinema-drone |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Shakir |first=Umar |date=2023-04-13 |title=DJI’s new Inspire 3 is a flying 8K movie-making camera under a powerful drone |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/13/23680397/dji-inspire-3-8k-drone-announcement |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> The Inspire 3 retains the two-person control capability of the Inspire 2, but features an FPV camera with a night vision sensor and a Zenmuse X9-8K Air primary camera/gimbal with interchangeable lenses capable of shooting 8K CinemaDNG video at 25 FPS or 8K ProRes RAW video at 75 FPS; both requiring a license key to use.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":20">{{Cite web |last=Prasad |title=DJI Inspire 3 announced with full-frame 8K sensor and $16k price tag |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_inspire_3_announced_with_fullframe_8k_sensor_and_16k_price_tag-news-58253.php |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The drone features an O3 Pro video transmission system, omnidirectional collision avoidance, GNSS and real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning capabilities with GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou satellites, and is powered by four Model 3511s motors driving either Model 1671 standard propellers or Model 1676 high-altitude propellers.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":21">{{Cite web |last=McNabb |first=Miriam |date=2023-04-13 |title=DJI Releases Inspire 3: Fully Redesigned, Cinema-Grade Drone (Check out the Images and Video) |url=https://dronelife.com/2023/04/13/dji-releases-inspire-3-fully-redesigned-cinema-grade-drone/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DRONELIFE |language=en-US}}</ref> Two 4280 mAh TB51 batteries give the Inspire 3 a flight time of about 28 minutes with the landing legs extended or 26 minutes when retracted.<ref name=":4" />

== Variants == thumb|Inspire 1 with a Zenmuse X5 camera ;Inspire 1 :Company designation '''Model T600''', also known as the '''Inspire 1 V1.0'''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Support for Inspire 1 V1.0 |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/inspire-1 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DJI |language=en}}</ref> First model with a removable Zenmuse X3 camera/gimbal with a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS Sony Exmor sensor, 350 KV Model 3510 motors driving Model 1345 or 1345s propellers.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":7" /> Power is provided by a 4500 mAh TB47 battery or optional 5700 mAh TB48 battery, giving it a flight time of about 18 minutes.<ref name=":0" /> Introduced in November 2014.<ref name=":5" /> Optional 16MP Zenmuse X5 and X5R camera/gimbals were offered starting in September 2015.<ref name=":8" /> 420 KV Model 3510H motors were made standard in November 2015.<ref name=":13" /> ;Inspire 1 Raw :Company designation '''Model T600'''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/INSPIRE%201%20series/20201123/INSPIRE_1_RAW_User_Manual_EN_20201123.pdf |title=Inspire 1 Raw User Manual V1.2 |date=December 2017 |publisher=DJI}}</ref> As Inspire 1 but with a Zenmuse X5R camera/gimbal and Model 3510H motors driving Model 1345T propellers as standard. Flight time is about 15 minutes with a standard TB47 battery or about 18 minutes with a TB48.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> ;Inspire 1 Pro :Company designation '''Model T600'''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/INSPIRE%201%20series/20201123/INSPIRE_1_PRO_User_Manual_20201123.pdf |title=Inspire 1 Pro User Manual V1.4 |date=December 2017 |publisher=DJI}}</ref> As Inspire 1 Raw but with a Zenmuse X5 camera/gimbal as standard. Flight time is about 15 minutes with a standard TB47 battery or about 18 minutes with a TB48.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> ;Inspire 1 Pro Black Edition :As Inspire 1 Pro but with a matte black body shell and controller. Introduced in January 2016.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15" /> ;Inspire 1 V2.0 :Company designation '''Model T601'''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-WM6101510/Label/FCC-ID-Label-2799189.pdf |title=DJI Inspire 1 V2.0 FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> As early Inspire 1 with Zenmuse X3 camera/gimbal and Model 3510 motors but with Model 1345T propellers.<ref name=":16" /> ;Inspire 2 :Company designation '''Model T650A'''.<ref name=":34">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_2/20230406UM/INSPIRE_2_SERIES_User_Manual_EN_0406.pdf |title=Inspire 2 Series User Manual V2.4 |date=June 2022 |publisher=DJI}}</ref> Improved model with a magnesium-aluminum alloy structure, a forward-facing FPV camera, Model 3512 motors driving 1550T propellers, and forward, upward, and downward-facing obstacle avoidance sensors.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" /><ref name=":34" /><ref name=":17" /><ref name=":18" /> Drone could be bought without a primary camera, a 20MP 1" CMOS Zenmuse X4S camera/gimbal, a 20.8MP 3/4" CMOS Zenmuse X5S camera/gimbal, or a Zenmuse X7 camera/gimbal. Dual 4280 mAh TB50 batteries give the drone a flight time between 23 and 28 minutes depending on the camera installed.<ref name=":34" /> Released alongside the Phantom 4 Pro in November 2016.<ref name=":9" /> ;Inspire 2 ProRes :Company designation '''Model T650A'''. As Inspire 2 but with Apple ProRes pre-activated.<ref name=":34" /> ;Inspire 2 L :Company designation '''Model T650A'''. As Inspire 2 but with Apple ProRes and CinemaDNG pre-activated.<ref name=":34" /> ;Inspire 3 :Company designation '''Model T740'''.<ref name=":4">{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_3/20241016UM/DJI_Inspire_3_User_Manual_V3.0_EN.pdf |title=DJI Inspire 3 User Manual v3.0 |date=September 2024 |publisher=DJI}}</ref> Improved model with a more aerodynamic design, a night vision FPV camera, a Zenmuse X9-8K Air primary camera/gimbal, an O3 Pro video transmission system, omnidirectional collision avoidance, GNSS and real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, and Model 3511s motors driving either Model 1671 standard propellers or Model 1676 high-altitude propellers.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":20" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":21" /> Dual 4280 mAh TB51 batteries give the drone a flight time of about 28 minutes with the landing legs extended or 26 minutes when retracted.<ref name=":4" /> Released in April 2023.<ref name=":19" />

== Operators == === Government operators === ;{{USA}} *New York City Police Department introduced the Inspire 1 for training and testing purposes in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-04 |title=NYPD Unveils New Unmanned Aircraft System Program |url=https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/news/p1204a/nypd-new-unmanned-aircraft-system-program#/0 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=The official website of the City of New York}}</ref>

=== Military operators === ;{{CHL}} *Chilean Army introduced the Inspire 2 in 2018.<ref name=":110">{{Cite web |last=Gettinger |first=Dan |date=October 2019 |title=The Drone Databook |url=https://dronecenter.bard.edu/files/2019/10/CSD-Drone-Databook-Web.pdf |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=Bard College}}</ref> ;{{COL}} *Colombian Air Force introduced the Inspire 1 in 2016. Two were still in service as of 2019.<ref name=":110" /> ;{{FRA}} *French Armed Forces used the Inspire as of 2019.<ref name=":110" /> ;{{LTU}} *Lithuanian Land Forces used the Inspire as of 2019.<ref name=":110" />

=== Non-state operators === ;{{UKR}} *Azov Regiment introduced the Inspire 1 in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Шинко |first=підготував Андрій |date=2016-12-06 |title=Зусиллям волонтерів на озброєння полку «Азов» надійшов новий квадрокоптер DJI Inspire 1 |url=https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2016/12/dji-inspire-1.html |access-date=2025-05-17 |language=UK}}</ref> The Inspire was still in Ukrainian paramilitary service as of 2019.<ref name=":110" />

== Specifications (Inspire 3) == {{Aircraft specs |ref=<ref name=":4" /> |prime units?=met  |genhide=

|max speed kmh=94 |max speed mph= |max speed kts= |max speed note= |cruise speed kmh= |cruise speed mph= |cruise speed kts= |cruise speed note= |stall speed kmh= |stall speed mph= |stall speed kts= |stall speed note= |never exceed speed kmh= |never exceed speed mph= |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |minimum control speed kmh= |minimum control speed mph= |minimum control speed kts= |minimum control speed note= |range km= |range miles= |range nmi= |range note= |endurance=≈28 minutes with landing gear lowered, ≈26 minutes with landing gear raised |ceiling m=3800 |ceiling ft= |ceiling note=with standard propellers or {{Convert|7000|m|ft|abbr=on}} with high-altitude propellers |climb rate ms=8 |climb rate ftmin= |climb rate note= |time to altitude= |disk loading kg/m2= |disk loading lb/sqft= |disk loading note= |power/mass=

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|avionics=*'''Camera:''' :*8K Zenmuse X9-8K Air gimballed camera with {{Convert|35|mm|in|abbr=on}} full-frame CMOS sensor :*1920×1080 first-person view camera with night vision sensor *'''GNSS/RTK compatibility:''' :*GPS :*Galileo :*BeiDou *'''Transmission system:''' O3 Pro }}

== See also == {{aircontent |see also= * History of unmanned aerial vehicles |related= |similar aircraft= *Intel Falcon 8 |lists= * List of unmanned aerial vehicles }}

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== External links == {{Commonscat|DJI Inspire}}

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