I went to a new model presentation of the aerial shooting drone "DJI Phantom 3" which can also shoot 4K and YouTube

In early April 2015, it is easy for anyone to capture the landscape from the sky with high stability, aerial shooting drone makerDJIIs "Phantom 2 Vision +"Phantom series of new models following"Phantom 3It was announcing. New product release meeting for Japan domestic was held on April 21, 2015, so we decided to go to see what kind of model it is.

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Arrived at Roppongi Hills where the recital will be held.


Many people were visiting the venue.


On time, the presentation started immediately. DJI has sold the "Phantom Series" of drone machines since the launch of the first machine in 2012, three models have appeared, cumulative sales volume will reach 1 million units.


And at this recital, a new Phantom series machine will be announced. Here, the sound of the propeller suddenly reverberates at the venue and becomes a new modelPhantom 3It showed the figure. You can see the appearance of the appearance in the following movie, but you can see how it flies more steadily than before.

Phantom 3 suddenly flying to the stage at "DJI Phantom 3" presentation - YouTube


In the Phantom series machines so far, we have been able to accurately grasp the position of our own machine by the position measurement system using GPS, but it should have been weak in indoor flying like this time. It is said that "Vision and Positioning" mechanism utilizing ultrasonic sensor and dedicated camera made it possible.


With this system, it is possible to accurately measure the lateral movement based on the state of the ground surface captured by the camera, and the distance to the ground surface with the ultrasonic sensor.


Furthermore, in Phantom 3, a model corresponding to shooting with the 4K image quality that is the first in the series has appeared. Although the viewing angle of the camera slightly decreased to 94 degrees, it was said that natural image shooting became possible by this.


The difference is obvious from the comparison with the conventional machine. In the image taken with the left Phantom 2 Vision +, the horizontal line is curved, whereas the image of Phantom 3 on the right is straight.


The image captured by the camera can be transferred to the location 2 km away with HD image quality.


If you use a dedicated application, you control while watching the sent video with a tablet etc.FPV(First Person View: first person viewpoint), and can stream live streaming via YouTube. In addition, you can remotely change camera settings from the application.


In addition, the application has a log function to record expected flight history. This makes it easier to confirm the shooting data, and it also makes it easier to grasp the maintenance time and so on.


And the happy newbie is "flight simulator function".


It is now possible to simulate and practice Phantom 3's flight on the application. In the past, it was necessary to skip the actual machine suddenly, whether it is a beginner or not, and it was difficult to avoid the damage such as a crash, but by using this simulator it becomes possible to carry out virtual exercises in advance.


In addition, the application has a "film maker" function that allows you to edit the shot images easily.


Just by dragging and dropping the image on the screen, you can finish it into a single image.


In addition, from this time, as a unique service of Japan, "DJI exclusive liability guarantee system" jointly with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance will be offered. This is an insurance covering people who skip drone as a job, to compensate for damage caused by accidents and injuries that occurred during work. Although it is an insurance service provided for business purposes, it is said that if you are a person who raises earnings on YouTube etc. based on the video shot with Phantom 3 like the so-called "YouTuber" it will be a service that will correspond without problems . Especially the compensation system for business use had a feeling of slimness, but DJI stipulated its purpose when it became possible to incorporate drone into business with confidence by this system.


The price you care about is 175,000 yen for the high-end model "Phantom 3 Professional" that enabled 4K video shooting, and "1390000 yen for Phantom 3 Advanced" which can shoot with HD video / 60 FPS I will. The release time is scheduled for around May.


In addition, at DJI, we hold aerial photographs and flight training sessions by our own editing, and we are working to spread safe flying.


At the end of the presentation, products that are currently being developed are introduced. First introduced was a new small brushless gimbal capable of mounting a single lens reflex camera "RONIN-M".


In this model, it is a conventional machineDJI RONINIt is said that usability has been improved by reducing the size and weight. On the left side of the podium is the "RONIN" of the conventional machine and the right is the "RONIN-M" which is downsized, but the difference in size is obvious at a glance. It seems that it is a lightweight model that also corresponds to operation with one hand which was difficult in the past.


And the other developing model is the gimbal "ZENMUSE Z15 - A7" which makes it possible to install a single lens reflex digital camera in the drones. This model is a mirrorless single lens reflex camera made by Sony "Α 7It is a model that makes it possible to mount on the drone a high-quality shooting from the sky.


Corresponding drones are DJI's professional drone "S900"Or"S1000 +"It is a professional aircraft such as.


◆ actual photo review
After the presentation was over, I carefully looked at the actual machine placed in the venue. First of all, Phantom 3 Professional will be the top model no matter what. The line of gold on the spider arm part is a landmark.


The controller also has a new look and has changed to a simple look.


The top DJI logo was also gold specification.


Even the emblem of "PHANTOM PROFESSIONAL" attached to the front of the aircraft is gold specification.


The camera that corresponds to the 4K image quality that is the first in the series is hung from the airframe via a rubber shock absorber as with the previous model. It is equipped with Sony 12 megapixel camera which can shoot 4096 × 2160p 4K / 30 fps, and the lens has a field angle of 94 degrees · f value of 2.8. Although the angle of view has been narrowed compared with the conventional machine as described above, in spite of that, it seems that natural images with less distortion are realized.


It was like this when wearing a bumper mounted on a propeller and enhancing safety to the surroundings.


The actual flight demonstration was held many times at the venue. In the GIGAZINE editorial department, I have skipped "Phantom 2", which is a conventional machine, indoors, but at that time I had difficulty in stable flight. When I remember how hard it was at that time, there is something strikingly unexpected in the stability of Phantom 3.


Use a dedicated controller for operation of the aircraft. You can attach a tablet like an iPad to the controller.


Alongside Phantom 3 Professional, "Phantom 3 Advanced" was also on display.


This design is made with silver.


The installed HD camera can capture images of up to 60 fps with 1920 × 1080 p full HD. The number of pixels is 12 megapixels like Professional.


Of course, the emblem was based on silver as well.


The controller that actually steers Phantom 3. It has been changed to a simpler design than previous models. Since the power button and the switch for emergency return are arranged on the top surface, it seems to be encouraging in case of emergency.


Equipped with two antennas in front of the body. Dials and buttons are arranged on the left and right outside.




The back side has been changed to a rubber product that is hard to slip, and it seems that stability has been improving at a stretch from a conventional model. In the part of the index finger, one button switch was laid out one by one on the left and right.


At the venue, demonstration machines and so on were exhibited besides Phantom 3. This is "RONIN-M" which is being developed with a new model of the professional brushless gimbal "RONIN". It is a model that is being miniaturized compared with the conventional machine.


Here is the movie that the RONIN-M was swayed around with a boom. You can also see the camera keeping its posture gently even with intense handle movement.

The state that the camera is stable even when I swing the DJI 's brushless gimbal "RONIN - M" - YouTube


This is a professional drone "S900" equipped with a new drone brushless gimbal "ZENMUSE Z15-A7". This drone features six blades.


"ZENMUSE Z15 - A7" which holds Ayr "A7" strictly for Sony digital single lens reflex.


In addition, the 4K image correspondence model which is already on sale "Inspire 1"Was also exhibited.


DJI's "Phantom 3 Professional" and "Phantom 3 Advanced"DJI's official storeWe are accepting reservations with. The price at Amazon was set as Phantom 3 Professional and a spare battery as a set and it was 188,000 yen including tax, when it was Phantom 3 Advanced, it was 153,000 yen with the same set content.

Amazon.co.jp: 【Japan Regular Specification】 DJI Phantom 3 Professional Phantom 3 Professional + Spare Battery Set 4K Camera Mounted Model (Professional Set): Camera · Video