Very thank you for such a nice review… I am a drone pilot from India using DJI drones for more than 8 years. Now I purchased Brand new DJI INSPIRE 3 and started flying it. I simultaneously use DJI INSPIRE 2 also . Some of my clients can’t afford our bill for for I3. So they are satisfying with I2. Now I purchased DJI HIGH BRIGHT MONITOR also. Started using it instead of Second Remote. Happy to connect with DJI PILOTS all around the Globe…❤
Great to hear from your thoughts. I purchased the mavic 3 pro Cine and air 3. How much different (other than the obvious) are the two from each other. I.e mavic 3 vs I3. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
No doubt it is a very capable drone. However, people are more hostile to drone these days than the time of Inspire 2. Unless you absolutely need that low light possibilities and image quality for big budget productions, it is just way too more clumsy than the new generation of smaller drones.
@@Fluterra agree on their exceptional image quality on high end productions. What I wanted to say is these high-end drones fill a far smaller niche than 5 or 6 years ago
Great review! It really seems to be the perfect drone :) Personally I would have been happy to also hear a few words about the IQ when shooting still photos with it (which nobody is talking about). Still looking for a sample hires still file which seems not to exist online. Anyway, I really enjoyed the review and I'm excited to see upcoming projects from you ;)
Great review bro! Definitely agree on the Mavic 3 not being up to par, yeah you could probably get similar focal lengths now with the Pro but the ISO will be unmatched! Looking forward to seeing more from this beast
re: 4000 Iso.... what exactly are you basing the image quality on?... a real cinema screen, magnified for a theatre... or on a Iphone / computer screen.... for example, the noise reduction at night?... how is this lo light result on the big screen?
Did you find solo operation to be pretty easy? I don't always have a second operator around to fly with the FPV camera so I'd be primarily using this like a big, expensive Mavic. Is that feasible or is this more of a mandatory 2-person team?
I fly 95% of the time as a solo operator and honestly I prefer it as it’s faster to nail simple compositions and movements, which are often what I am in need of 🙂
Thanks for the review! The Ronin 4D has noticeable rolling shutter and I’ve been shooting in super35 mode for less rolling shutter- image just feels more solid during motion. Curious if you’ve noticed rolling shutter during fast shots on Inspire 3?
@Benjamin Hardman Hello, I've learned a lot from watching your videos and I recently purchased my I3. I have a question: Which set of ND filters do you use for the I3? I'm eagerly awaiting your response. Thank you.
That’s a really good point, I forgot to mention the flight time! I have been getting between 22-25 minutes depending on the wind, which is often pretty crazy in iceland. It’s no mavic but it’s a big increase from the I2 and allows enough time to get sequences in the bag before needing to change lenses.
Excellent and informative review 👍🏻 So no more bobbing up and down like the i2 does? And compass drifting is obviously less than on the i2 as well? Looking forward to testing the i3 here in Norway in the coming weeks - similar environmental situations and concerns. I really miss an IP rating on this...
Missing the IP rating as well! The bobbing up and down and the compass drift have been significantly improved. Feels similar to the stability of a Mavic now 🙂
When you say you would trust checking it in (I3 storage case) are you referring to the airlines? Do you think this would be sturdy enough to check as luggage with an airline?
Benjamin, Thanks for the information and the beautiful shots in this video. I have an I3 ordered but, I am told, it will not ship for 2 more weeks. Bummer!! I was in Iceland September of 2021. I didn't appease the weather gods as sometimes the rain and wind were difficult. I will return next Spring. Are you willing to reveal where the Top-down shots were taken at 1:55, 4:18 and 15:17? Maybe we can meet next year. Best regards, Mark
Thank you! Awesome that you ordered the I3, it’s a beast. The river shots are over multiple locations in south Iceland. Check out Þjórsá on your trip 👌🏼
@@BenjaminHardman Benjamin, Thanks. I thought it might be along the Southern Coast. When I drove the Ring Road I could see places that were similar. I'll check out Thjorsa and some of the other glacial outflow locations. Best regards, Mark
@@BenjaminHardman My Inspire 3 arrived on Wednesday. I've been setting up and getting used to everything at home and at the local park. I tried out RTK and it really makes Tripod mode a super-solid thing. Today I've convinced the wife to go along and be the focus puller/gimbal operator using the High Bright Monitor with Ronin Side-handles. I hope it goes well but, perhaps you know, having the wife help sometimes has issues. // Do you know how to delete Waypoint Routes (not waypoints in a route - that's easy)? DJI Tech Support hasn't been able to tell me and I haven't been able to hack to do it. // Overall, the Inspire 3 is a massive success and I expect wonderful footge soon.
Hi Benjamin, really great work and thanks for taking the time to give us your thoughts. I can’t wait to get my hands on one! I’m v lucky to be in the same line of work so hopefully our paths cross sometime down the line! All the best!
Which model Ecoflow do you have? Which model would you most recommend for charging the TB-51s in the field? Would this charger work with a standard cigarette lighter in a vehicle or do you need to modify the vehicle to run it?
@@BenjaminHardman Any suggestions on how someone electronically challenged like myself could make something like this work with my vehicle? Or does it hold enough charge on it's own already to do a few charges in the field?
great video , just a question ,is there any pano modes on the inspire 3 ? ,i just love that feature on the mavic 3 ,thinking about getting the inspire 3 ,but i just use drones for still photography
In some areas you are free to fly, but inside the national parks and many private landmarks you need a permit. You can apply through Vatnajökull National Park and the environmental agency Umhverfisstofnun 🙏🏼
@@memcrew1 for a year? maybe they did discontinue it then without actually saying they did. They really should just change the message to 'discontinued' if that's the case. It does make sense that they would only discontinue the 16mm since it's not FF and won't use the whole sensor of the X9.
Very thank you for such a nice review… I am a drone pilot from India using DJI drones for more than 8 years. Now I purchased Brand new DJI INSPIRE 3 and started flying it. I simultaneously use DJI INSPIRE 2 also . Some of my clients can’t afford our bill for for I3. So they are satisfying with I2.
Now I purchased DJI HIGH BRIGHT MONITOR also. Started using it instead of Second Remote.
Happy to connect with DJI PILOTS all around the Globe…❤
Great to hear from your thoughts. I purchased the mavic 3 pro Cine and air 3. How much different (other than the obvious) are the two from each other. I.e mavic 3 vs I3. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
You are huge inspiration Benjamin! Love the review. Been flying mavics since 2017 but this is definately another ball game
Thanks so much!
Thanks for a great review, I'm using one over the next couple of weeks and can't wait, the I2 has had its day I suspect!
No doubt it is a very capable drone. However, people are more hostile to drone these days than the time of Inspire 2. Unless you absolutely need that low light possibilities and image quality for big budget productions, it is just way too more clumsy than the new generation of smaller drones.
Except the image sensor doesn’t compare.
@@Fluterra agree on their exceptional image quality on high end productions. What I wanted to say is these high-end drones fill a far smaller niche than 5 or 6 years ago
Great review! It really seems to be the perfect drone :) Personally I would have been happy to also hear a few words about the IQ when shooting still photos with it (which nobody is talking about). Still looking for a sample hires still file which seems not to exist online. Anyway, I really enjoyed the review and I'm excited to see upcoming projects from you ;)
That’s a great point Kevin! I’ll take a look at the stills next time I fly the I3 🙏🏼
Great review bro! Definitely agree on the Mavic 3 not being up to par, yeah you could probably get similar focal lengths now with the Pro but the ISO will be unmatched! Looking forward to seeing more from this beast
Thanks man! The dual native ISO is pretty insane👌🏼
wow .. powerful .. my future drone ... now i am using mini 3 pro. need to upgrade .
re: 4000 Iso.... what exactly are you basing the image quality on?... a real cinema screen, magnified for a theatre... or on a Iphone / computer screen.... for example, the noise reduction at night?... how is this lo light result on the big screen?
It is fantastic on the big screen! 4000 is a native ISO for this sensor. I’ve personally never seen such clean high ISO footage from a drone.
Did you find solo operation to be pretty easy? I don't always have a second operator around to fly with the FPV camera so I'd be primarily using this like a big, expensive Mavic. Is that feasible or is this more of a mandatory 2-person team?
I fly 95% of the time as a solo operator and honestly I prefer it as it’s faster to nail simple compositions and movements, which are often what I am in need of 🙂
😍👍👍
Thanks for the review! The Ronin 4D has noticeable rolling shutter and I’ve been shooting in super35 mode for less rolling shutter- image just feels more solid during motion. Curious if you’ve noticed rolling shutter during fast shots on Inspire 3?
Thanks for the review? Can you finally adjust roll axis on gimbal using only one remote? (which wasn't possible on I2)
Is that u have inspire 2 too
@Benjamin Hardman Hello, I've learned a lot from watching your videos and I recently purchased my I3. I have a question: Which set of ND filters do you use for the I3? I'm eagerly awaiting your response. Thank you.
Hey there!
I have been using filters from Polar Pro for my Dl lenses.
Hey there. Which polar pro filters have you been happy with for these lenses?
@影视飓风
Biggest cons are short battery life (~50% of Mavic 3) and no better resistance to wind
The review was awesome 👏🏼 thanks a lot, but I am not sure if you have mentioned about the “fly time” the real time with the Drone in the sky
That’s a really good point, I forgot to mention the flight time! I have been getting between 22-25 minutes depending on the wind, which is often pretty crazy in iceland. It’s no mavic but it’s a big increase from the I2 and allows enough time to get sequences in the bag before needing to change lenses.
@@BenjaminHardman thanks 😊
Hello, is Pablo Parrot drone operator if you remember :)
When you say 4Km range, is with FCC settings ? or EU settings ?
Thanks
Hey man, yes it’s been ages!
My drone has the EU settings.
@@BenjaminHardman very strange, Our Inspire 3 Unit have no more range than Inspire 2 in our local spot. Maybe the city noise decrease the range.
This is a nice piece and you have such good voice for explaining, just bought one moving up from mavic 3
Thank you bro!inspiration 100%
beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience with this exciting new platform!!
Thanks for watching!
Outstanding review! Can't wait to get my i3!!! looks beautiful
Thank you! Enjoy the I3 🤘🏼
Excellent and informative review 👍🏻 So no more bobbing up and down like the i2 does? And compass drifting is obviously less than on the i2 as well? Looking forward to testing the i3 here in Norway in the coming weeks - similar environmental situations and concerns. I really miss an IP rating on this...
Missing the IP rating as well! The bobbing up and down and the compass drift have been significantly improved. Feels similar to the stability of a Mavic now 🙂
When you say you would trust checking it in (I3 storage case) are you referring to the airlines? Do you think this would be sturdy enough to check as luggage with an airline?
Yes I think would handle air travel very well!
Benjamin, Thanks for the information and the beautiful shots in this video. I have an I3 ordered but, I am told, it will not ship for 2 more weeks. Bummer!! I was in Iceland September of 2021. I didn't appease the weather gods as sometimes the rain and wind were difficult. I will return next Spring. Are you willing to reveal where the Top-down shots were taken at 1:55, 4:18 and 15:17? Maybe we can meet next year. Best regards, Mark
Thank you! Awesome that you ordered the I3, it’s a beast.
The river shots are over multiple locations in south Iceland. Check out Þjórsá on your trip 👌🏼
@@BenjaminHardman Benjamin, Thanks. I thought it might be along the Southern Coast. When I drove the Ring Road I could see places that were similar. I'll check out Thjorsa and some of the other glacial outflow locations. Best regards, Mark
@@BenjaminHardman My Inspire 3 arrived on Wednesday. I've been setting up and getting used to everything at home and at the local park. I tried out RTK and it really makes Tripod mode a super-solid thing. Today I've convinced the wife to go along and be the focus puller/gimbal operator using the High Bright Monitor with Ronin Side-handles. I hope it goes well but, perhaps you know, having the wife help sometimes has issues. // Do you know how to delete Waypoint Routes (not waypoints in a route - that's easy)? DJI Tech Support hasn't been able to tell me and I haven't been able to hack to do it. // Overall, the Inspire 3 is a massive success and I expect wonderful footge soon.
Are you able to track cars as a single operator? Like put a green box over the car so the camera tracks, then you fly with the fpv camera?
Yes you can do that!
Hi Benjamin, really great work and thanks for taking the time to give us your thoughts. I can’t wait to get my hands on one! I’m v lucky to be in the same line of work so hopefully our paths cross sometime down the line! All the best!
Thanks mate. That would be epic!
Which model Ecoflow do you have? Which model would you most recommend for charging the TB-51s in the field? Would this charger work with a standard cigarette lighter in a vehicle or do you need to modify the vehicle to run it?
I use the Ecoflow Delta. I don’t think the charger will work with the lighter plug, it draws too much power.
@@BenjaminHardman Any suggestions on how someone electronically challenged like myself could make something like this work with my vehicle? Or does it hold enough charge on it's own already to do a few charges in the field?
Is everything positive about this drone?
I explain some of the downsides in this review - but yes mostly all positive, the I3 is a beast!
awesome mate thanks for the review!
Thank you!
great video , just a question ,is there any pano modes on the inspire 3 ? ,i just love that feature on the mavic 3 ,thinking about getting the inspire 3 ,but i just use drones for still photography
I haven't tried that yet, will try to test on the next flight!
@@BenjaminHardman thanks for feedback Benjamin 🙂🙂
Where do you get permission to fly a drone in Iceland?
In some areas you are free to fly, but inside the national parks and many private landmarks you need a permit. You can apply through Vatnajökull National Park and the environmental agency Umhverfisstofnun 🙏🏼
Those shots were sick.
Thanks!
Awesome work and Review as always Ben
Thanks!
Great review. Full of so much info!
Thanks Zach!
Great review. Love to hear your insights
Glad to hear, thank you!
Just amazing 🚀🔥🚀🔥
Thanks man 👊🏼
Great review… thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Benjamin! How much did you end up spending on your package?
Were you able to use the 18mm lens on the X7 camera?
I haven’t tried that combo just yet 🙏🏼
@@BenjaminHardman that would be nice to know, since DJI discontinued the 16mm.
@@memcrew1 DJI didn't discontinue the 16mm
@@srandall31 Ok, it’s been out of stock for atleast 1 yr. Is it back in stock?
@@memcrew1 for a year? maybe they did discontinue it then without actually saying they did. They really should just change the message to 'discontinued' if that's the case. It does make sense that they would only discontinue the 16mm since it's not FF and won't use the whole sensor of the X9.
Sounds like the I2 was a nightmare to work with! Great to see the I3 really is a powerhouse. Fantastic video!
Thank you. Speaking all my questions.