Finding a polarizer might be harder, but conversely Inspire 2 users will need filters for each lens and potentially a screw on weight to balance certain lenses – all extra costs. One concern the shape of the camera block on the Mavic 3 might raise is adding filters, but a set of built-to-fit ND filters comes with the Cine pack. The Mavic 3’s gimbal can also roll further to compensate for the aircraft’s lean (an automatic process), though the Inspire leans less and also has physical dampers at the gimbal mount so its lower limit is less significant in use neither aircraft is easy to push beyond horizontal imagery. The Inspire 2 is less able to turn to the heavens than the Mavic 3’s gimbal, which can tilt as high as 100˚. You can always yaw the whole aircraft, however, so an experienced single operator may not need this ability. In operation, assuming you opt for the Zenmuse X5S or X7, you’ll have a lens which can follow a subject nearly all the way around while the drone hovers. At launch, a cheaper all-in-one camera gimbal unit (no interchangeable lenses) called the X4S was also available but DJI no longer offer this. For Videographers and photographers the Zenmuse X5S or the X7 are the most common choices these allow changing lenses. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Inspire 2 and Mavic 3 have a fundamental difference of philosophy here on the Mavic 3 the camera and gimbal is part of the drone itself while on the Inspire 2 the camera unit, which is detachable, includes the gimbal. Given the amount of any flight devoted to coming back and swapping batteries, the Mavic 3 is a lot more convenient in operation. The Mavic 3 Cine is only sold in a Premium Combo which includes a 3 battery charging hub. The Inspire 2 is supplied with a battery charger for its batteries which is the size of a soft drink can with slots for up to four batteries, but that’s only two pairs. It’s – literally and metaphorically – the price you pay for being able to lift an interchangeable lens camera, yet is still only really manages half the lift time. There is no getting away from the fact that living with the Inspire 2’s batteries is a chore. DJI Mavic 3 Cine vs Inspire 2: Battery Life The Mavic 3 has an advantage when it comes to one man operation and trickier areas thanks to its size and the more modern subject tracking, while the Inspire 2 has the edge on speed and power, an automated tracking that isn’t to be discounted if you can’t find a camera operator. Both aircraft are very well suited to chase footage of motorbikes or cars (within reason). This might simply be a virtue of the larger more traditional remote controller, though. There is scope to change this though, as there always has been in Go 4, the app with the Inspire 2, but the standard settings seem somewhat more refined. Our experience was slightly affected by the software the default settings in DJI Fly, the newer app which comes with the Mavic 3, seemed to have a slightly less even feel when it comes to gentle rotation maneuvers. (Image credit: Adam Juniper / Digital Camera World) (opens in new tab)īoth of these drones are pretty nimble, which comes as a bit more of a surprise when the 3-4kg (8 pounds) of Inspire 2 accelerates to its maximum speed of 57mph than the Mavic 3 launches itself to the still striking 42.5mph simply because it’s a little harder to imagine, but DJI Mavic 3 Cine vs Inspire 2: Speed & Maneuverability In terms of recording, the Inspire 2 has a slot at the back for removable SSD cards which have to be acquired from DJI. The secondary camera is a zoom of notably lower quality than the main lens, but still offering more than digital cropping from a wide shot. The Mavic 3 Cine’s most unique design feature is the unsymmetrical dual camera gimbal which adds a bit of character. The main fuselage has a small, and pretty low quality FPV camera built in which remains forward facing for that purpose, while dual IMU and dual batteries add to the machine’s risk tolerance (though the batteries are also a budgeting concern!) The camera and gimbal is a separate unit which is disconnected when packing away, and the legs can then be set to a third middle position to fit as flatly as possible in the box.Īll this engineering has a purpose a camera with interchangeable lenses which can be independently rotated and can also be controlled by a dedicated camera operator while a pilot takes control of the drone. ![]() The Inspire 2 isn’t completely unable to change shape, however its feet and props are at the end of two ‘T’ shapes which meet the fuselage at the middle and these move from landing position, where the feet are nearer the ground, to flight position, in which the feet are above the camera’s view, allowing it to be fully rotated.
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