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DJI Inspire 3 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£14,520Max flight time:28 minVideo resolution:8K/25 fpsMax transmission distance:15 km

DJI Inspire 3 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 18 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

75%

8.3

Technical Score

25%

8.4

Review score ( 6 · 12)

Based on 6 expert reviews and 12 video reviews
Experts count the full 25% of the overall score, because this model has at least 3 full tests. The technical score makes up the other 75%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
★Better than 90% of drones
8.3

Technical Score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

26%

8.7

Flight

24%

8.3

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

8.9

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

▲Better than 88% of drones
8.4

Review score

Review score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Grades by review (18)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
3

11.1%

10

techradar.com

11.1%

10

space.com

11.1%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

≈ estimated
2

8.9%

9.0

artistichive.com

4.4%

8.0

edrones.review

Video reviews 9

4.4%

8.0

Koala's Shots

4.4%

8.0

Benjamin Hardman

4.4%

7.0

Cole Hammontree

4.4%

7.0

Bestboy Adam

4.4%

7.0

Andyax

4.4%

7.0

PetaPixel

4.4%

6.0

Thunderbird Creative

4.4%

6.0

TMS Productions

2.2%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 95% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £14,520

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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Inspire 3

Technical Score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components:

26%

8.7

Flight

24%

8.3

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

8.9

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

8.3
Review score
Review score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Grades by review (18)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 25%.
Text reviews 5
✓ explicit
3

11.1%

10

techradar.com

11.1%

10

space.com

11.1%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

≈ estimated
2

8.9%

9.0

artistichive.com

4.4%

8.0

edrones.review

Video reviews 9

4.4%

8.0

Koala's Shots

4.4%

8.0

Benjamin Hardman

4.4%

7.0

Cole Hammontree

4.4%

7.0

Bestboy Adam

4.4%

7.0

Andyax

4.4%

7.0

PetaPixel

4.4%

6.0

Thunderbird Creative

4.4%

6.0

TMS Productions

2.2%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
DJI Inspire 3 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.1
Max flight time
28 min
Max flight time
28 min
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 28 min, longer than 62% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
?
Max flight speed
26 m/s
Max flight speed
26 m/s
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 26 m/s, faster than 98.1% of drones.
Max wind resistance
14 m/s
Max wind resistance
14 m/s
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 14 m/s, higher than 93.5% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
7,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
7,000 m
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 7,000 m, higher than 94.8% of drones and equal to 5.2% of drones.
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Video resolution
8K/25 fps
Video resolution
8K/25 fps
★ Better than 97% of models
This drone records video at 8K/25 fps, higher than 97% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
Full-frame
Sensor size
Full-frame
★ Better than 100% of models
This drone has a sensor size of Full-frame, larger than 100% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
45 MP
Main camera megapixels
45 MP
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 45 MP, higher than 75.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
▲ Better than 83% of models
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
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Max transmission distance
15 km
Max transmission distance
15 km
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 15 km, farther than 89.3% of drones and equal to 5.6% of drones.
Transmission latency
90 ms
Transmission latency
90 ms
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 90 ms, lower than 93% of drones.
Video transmission system
O3
Video transmission system
O3
▲ Better than 87% of models
This drone uses O3 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 86.7% and the same as that used by 4.1%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
▲ Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
4,280 mAh
Battery capacity
4,280 mAh
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 4,280 mAh, larger than 83.4% of drones.
Battery energy
98.8 Wh
Battery energy
98.8 Wh
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 98.8 Wh, higher than 98.2% of drones.
Charging time
60 min
Charging time
60 min
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 60 min, faster than 80% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Weight
3,995 g
Weight
3,995 g
▼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 3,995 g, heavier than 100% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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DJI Inspire 3 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    Full-frame
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (Full-frame vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    Full-frame vs 1/2.3"
  • 14 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    15 km
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (15 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    15 km vs 1 km
  • 11 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    26 m/s
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (26 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    26 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT vs H.264/AVC
  • 81.62 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    98.8 Wh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (98.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    98.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 3.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    14 m/s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (14 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    14 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 11 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    26 m/s
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (26 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    26 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    14 m/s
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (14 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    14 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    8 m/s
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs faster than the average drone (8 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 3,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    7,000 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (7000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    7,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 8 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    28 min
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (28 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    28 min vs 20 min
  • 4 m/s faster descent speed
    Max descent speed
    8 m/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends faster than the average drone (8 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    Full-frame
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (Full-frame vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    Full-frame vs 1/2.3"
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT vs H.264/AVC
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log, HLG
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log, HLG color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log, HLG vs Normal
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 33 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    45 MP
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (45 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    45 MP vs 12 MP
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher video resolution
    Video resolution
    8K/25 fps
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone offers higher video resolution than the average drone (8K/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    8K/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    manual focus
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone uses manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    manual focus vs fixed focus
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8192 x 5456 px
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8192x5456 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8192x5456 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports dual-band GPS
    Dual GPS frequency support
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This drone supports dual-band GPS, while the average drone does not.
  • 0.2 m tighter hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    0.1 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has better horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    0.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
  • 17.31x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    4,310 g
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (4310 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    4,310 g vs 249 g
  • 0.4 m tighter hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    0.1 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has better vertical hover accuracy than the average drone (0.1 m vs 0.5 m). The average drone has vertical hover accuracy of 0.5 m.
    0.1 m vs 0.5 m
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    5 vs 4
  • 14 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    15 km
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (15 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    15 km vs 1 km
  • 40 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    90 ms
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (90 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    90 ms vs 130 ms
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Pilot 2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Pilot 2 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Pilot 2 vs HS FPV
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O3
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This drone uses O3 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O3 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 81.62 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    98.8 Wh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (98.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    98.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 2,080 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,280 mAh
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (4280 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    4,280 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 16.24x higher weight
    Weight
    3,995 g
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (3995 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    3,995 g vs 246 g
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • 306 mm wider width
    Width
    547 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (547 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    547 mm vs 241 mm
  • 391.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    454 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (454 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    454 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 420 mm longer body length
    Length
    695 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (695 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    695 mm vs 275 mm
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • 72.6x more expensive
    DJI Inspire 3 is more expensive than the average drone (£14,520 vs £200).
    £14,520 vs £200
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 72.6x more expensive
    DJI Inspire 3 is more expensive than the average drone (£14,520 vs £200).
    £14,520 vs £200
  • 15.1% worse value for money
    DJI Inspire 3 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.11 vs 7).
    6.11 vs 7.03
  • 6.47x less popular
    DJI Inspire 3 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 GB
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    RC Plus
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    This drone uses the RC Plus controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    RC Plus vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 16.24x higher weight
    Weight
    3,995 g
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (3995 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    3,995 g vs 246 g
  • 306 mm wider width
    Width
    547 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (547 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    547 mm vs 241 mm
  • 391.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    454 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (454 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    454 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 420 mm longer body length
    Length
    695 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (695 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    695 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Cole Hammontree
≈ estimated
06/02/2026
Ownership experience · five real-world takeaways after buying
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 still excites me, but it's a pricey professional tool best suited to work that actually needs it.
8.0
Koala's Shots
≈ estimated
02/05/2025
Hands-on review · night FPV flight and feature tour
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is better than the Inspire 2 in almost every way; price is the main barrier.
6.0
Thunderbird Creative
≈ estimated
12/11/2024
Long-term review · a year of flying and shooting
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is worth it for professionals doing paid aerial cinematography, despite its very high price.
7.0
Bestboy Adam
≈ estimated
13/10/2024
Long-term review · over a year of paid film work
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is a good investment for working filmmakers who can earn from it, though not for everyone.
7.0
Andyax
≈ estimated
22/09/2023
Long-term test · four months of professional filming
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is flawed, with rolling shutter and modest flight time, but its image quality is unmatched for production crews, not solo pilots.
7.0
PetaPixel
≈ estimated
31/05/2023
Hands-on review · film-set use and who should buy
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 suits professional film sets well, but the big cost step is more than many buyers need.
6.0
TMS Productions
≈ estimated
26/05/2023
Hands-on review · low-light flight and range notes
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is overkill for most creators and only worth it for high-end movie and TV production.
8.0
Benjamin Hardman
≈ estimated
17/05/2023
In-depth review · two months of professional shooting
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is excellent for professional cinematography, though many shooters won't need its power.
8.0
Cole Hammontree
≈ estimated
09/01/2026
Unboxing · first impressions before the first flight
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 is a top-tier professional drone with a much better build and FPV camera than the Inspire 2.
8.0
Billy Kyle
≈ estimated
26/05/2023
First flight · unboxing, setup and first impressions
Verdict
DJI Inspire 3 blew me away on its first flight: it's powerful, stable, and a real beast.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
21/06/2023
Expert review · Cinema drone
Verdict
The DJI Inspire 3 is a flying cinema camera for professional crews, with full-frame 8K and 360-degree camera pan, but it needs assembling every time it leaves its case.
10
techradar.com
✓ explicit
16/05/2023
Expert review · Pro filmmaking drone
Verdict
The DJI Inspire 3 is a precise, powerful drone for professional filmmakers and surveyors, with image quality far beyond smaller drones, but its bulky kit is slow to set up.
10
space.com
✓ explicit
16/05/2023
Expert review · Pro filmmaking drone
Verdict
The DJI Inspire 3 is a top-end tool for professional filming and surveying, with a full-frame 8K camera and 360-degree pan, but at nearly 4 kg it is no everyday drone.
9.0
drone-zone.de
✓ explicit
10/09/2023
Expert review · Cinema drone
Verdict
The DJI Inspire 3 is a superbly built 8.1K cinema drone for film and TV crews, but lenses, the ProRes RAW licence and DJI PROSSD media are all extra purchases.

Third-party reviews

What we like about DJI Inspire 3

  • Full-frame 45 MP Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera records 8K video at up to 25 fps
  • D-Log and HLG colour profiles fit professional grading pipelines
  • Dedicated FPV camera and dual-operator control for real film-crew workflows
  • Omnidirectional obstacle sensing and waypoint flight for repeatable cinematic moves
  • Top speed of 26 m/s and wind resistance of 14 m/s
  • Rated for temperatures from -20 °C to 40 °C

What we don't like about DJI Inspire 3

  • Price is many times higher than any consumer camera drone
  • Almost 4 kg take-off weight means the EU specific category and trained pilots
  • Flight time of about 28 minutes is short for such a large aircraft
  • Not foldable, so transport needs a large dedicated case

Verdict

The DJI Inspire 3 is a professional cinema drone built for film crews rather than hobbyists. Its Zenmuse X9-8K Air gimbal camera uses a full-frame 45 MP sensor and records 8K video at up to 25 fps, with D-Log and HLG profiles for high-end grading. The aircraft weighs almost 4 kg, reaches 26 m/s and flies for about 28 minutes on a pair of TB51 batteries. Omnidirectional obstacle sensing, waypoint flight and a dedicated FPV camera support two-operator shoots, with one pilot flying and a second person on the camera. O3 transmission links it to the RC Plus controller over up to 15 km, and it copes with 14 m/s winds and -20 °C. The price is far beyond consumer drones. For productions that need cinema-grade aerial footage, it is the reference tool.

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