DJI Introduces the Phantom 3 Standard @ $799 by Jeff Foster

2.7k + 12MP Imaging with Impressive Autonomous Features

August 5, 2015

DJI leads the industry yet again by introducing it’s new entry-level aerial video & photo quadcopter with proven stability, form and function of its higher-end drones; including new autonomous technology that makes beautiful video shots easier than ever before with the new Phantom 3 Standard.

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DJI Phantom 3 Standard

This is the new standard for the entry level quadcopter for videographers and photographers alike. Featuring a 2.7k/12MP camera on a 3-axis gimbal with proven stability and drone technology that DJI has perfected over the years, this may be the “go-to” drone for beginners and hobbyists that want to just get good casual aerial and have fun doing it.

While this new quadcopter is aimed at the beginner, some of the new smartphone app features will include more sophisticated features (to be released at a later date) such as Follow Me, POI, Waypoints and more.

Here’s DJI’s introductory video realeased today:

However, the new Phantom 3 Standard does not include more advanced technology that the Phantom 3 Advanced has such as Lightbridge and tilting camera capability. For anyone wanting to have HD video FPV and longer range capabilities, it may be worth spending an extra $200 and just go for the Phantom 3 Advanced.

Specs from DJI’s Website:

Aircraft	Weight (Including Battery) 1216 g Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Descent Speed 3 m/s Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m Max Flight Time Approximately 25 minutes Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Navigation System Built-in GPS
Gimbal	Controllable Range Pitch -90° to +30° Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°
Camera	Sensor 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M Lens FOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s Image Max Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography Modes Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Video Recording Modes UHD: 2.7K: 2704 x1520p 30 (29.97) FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Max.Video Bitrate 40 Mbps Supported File Formats Micro SD Card: FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC) Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Card 8 GB included Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Wi-Fi Video Link	Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz – 2.483 GHz Max Transmission Distance FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet (120 m)) Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 20 dBm
Remote Controller	Operating Frequency 5.725 GHz – 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz – 927.7 MHz (Japan) Max Transmission Distance FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet (120 m)) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Battery 2600 mAh LiPo 18650 Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 19 dBm CE: 14 dBm Working Voltage 600 mA @ 3.7V Charging Port Micro USB
Charger	Voltage 17.4 V Rated Power 57 W
Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V )	Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Max Flight Time Approximately 25 minutes Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power 100 W
App / Live View	Mobile App DJI GO EIRP 100mW Live View Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM Live View Quality 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device) Latency Low Latency Video (depending on conditions and mobile device) Required Operating Systems iOS 8.0 or later Recommended Devices iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android version coming soon.

You can learn more about the features and options of the Phantom 3 Standard from their website or place a pre-order directly from DJI or through one of their distributors, like Multicopter Warehouse.

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Jeff Foster is a published author of several how-to books and training videos in the motion graphics, animation and video production industries and is an award-winning video producer and artist. Visit his web site to learn more about his training methods, tips & tricks at PixelPainter.com