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AIR, HELLO! The new DJI Air 3 drone has twin cameras shooting up to 4K/ 60p and flies for a max of 46 minutes
DJI Air 3 is the first drone of the Air series that supports 2.7K vertical video shooting in 9:16 – ideal for social media. The Air 3 now features omnidirectional obstacle sensing as used in more high-end drones. This allows the aircraft to detect obstacles in every direction via fisheye sensor lenses at the front and back, plus binocular lenses towards the ground. When a hazard is sensed, the drone can avoid and smoothly bypass it. A next-generation video transmission system endows the DJI Air 3 with the ability to work at distances up to 20km/12.4 miles and even improves transmission stability to avoid a stuttered live view. It supports up to 1080/60p live feeds, and a higher frame rate ensures a much smoother viewing experience. A 5.1GHz frequency band has been added for Europe to improve transmission performance. Intelligent features include FocusTrack, which keeps the subject in the centre of the frame, and QuickShot, which automatically performs camera movements such as Circle and Asteroid. Night mode allows 4K/30p clean footage in low-light environments and Hyperlapse offers four sub-modes including Circle and Waypoint. Waypoint flights are available on the Air series for the first time. The user can plan flight routes and shooting actions in advance to complex camera movements. Optional extras include ND8/16/32/64 filters, a USB-C fast-charge power adapter and a portable car charger.
Similar to earlier Osmo cameras, the Action 4 has a magnetic quick-release design and native vertical shooting for social media. There are dual touchscreens and it can withstand water depths of up to 18m/59ft without a case. The camera has three built-in mics and a port for external microphones. Plus, it livestreams using Wi- Fi or a phone’s hotspot. Kits are currently available from £379/$399. To get a higher angle, the DJI Air 3 drone has dual primary cameras – an f/1.7 wide- angle 24mm equivalent and a 3x medium telephoto camera equivalent to 70mm with a maximum f/2.8 aperture. Both cameras have 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensors that record 48-megapixel photos and 4K/60p HDR video. The flight time has been doubled from the older Air 2 model and is now 46 minutes, plus there’s a new battery
A brand-new drone with an extended flight time and a large-sensor action camera are the latest products to be revealed by DJI for filmmaking on the go. The Osmo Action 4 has a 1/1.3-inch image sensor, fast maximum f/2.8 aperture and great low-light performance due to its 2.4μm-equivalent pixel size. It can shoot 4K/120p and provides a 155° ultra-wide field of view. The 10-bit D-Log M colour mode gives a wide dynamic range while an advanced colour temperature sensor ensures accurate white-balance and tonal reproduction. Claimed battery life is 2.5 hours and its fast-charging capability ensures you’re ready to shoot quickly – just 18 minutes brings the battery up to 80% charge. Its freeze-resistant design also withstands temperatures down to -20°C/-4°F.
charging hub, except it weighs just 720g/1.59lb. Kits start at £962/$1099. The cameras have dual native ISO for direct output of 4K/60p video in HDR and up to 4K/100p in standard colours. Both cameras support 10-bit D-Log M for wide dynamic range and 10-bit HLG colour modes. The
HIGH TECH The DJI Air 3 can sense obstacles in all directions to avoid costly crashes
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