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.
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 Speed5 m/s
Max Descent Speed3 m/s
Max Speed16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)
Max Altitude Above Sea Level6000 m
Max Flight TimeApproximately 25 minutes
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Navigation SystemBuilt-in GPS
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| Gimbal |
Controllable RangePitch -90° to +30°
Angular Vibration Range±0.02°
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| Camera |
Sensor1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M
LensFOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8
ISO Range100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)
Electronic Shutter Speed8s -1/8000s
Image Max Size4000 x 3000
Still Photography Modes
Video Recording Modes
Max.Video Bitrate40 Mbps
Supported File Formats
Supported SD Card TypesMicro SD Card 8 GB included
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
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| Wi-Fi Video Link |
Operating Frequency2.400 GHz – 2.483 GHz
Max Transmission DistanceFCC: 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
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| Remote Controller |
Operating Frequency5.725 GHz – 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz – 927.7 MHz (Japan)
Max Transmission DistanceFCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet (120 m))
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Battery2600 mAh LiPo 18650
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
Working Voltage600 mA @ 3.7V
Charging PortMicro USB
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| Charger |
Voltage17.4 V
Rated Power57 W
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| Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V ) |
Capacity4480 mAh
Voltage15.2 V
Battery TypeLiPo 4S
Energy68 Wh
Net Weight365 g
Max Flight TimeApproximately 25 minutes
Operating Temperature-10°C to 40°C
Max Charging Power100 W
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| App / Live View |
Mobile AppDJI GO
EIRP100mW
Live View Working Frequency2.4GHz ISM
Live View Quality720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)
LatencyLow Latency Video (depending on conditions and mobile device)
Required Operating Systems
Recommended Devices
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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