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  • DJI introduces Mini 3 Pro camera drone

    DJI introduces Mini 3 Pro camera drone

    The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the high-end product of the DJI Mini series

    DJI Mini 3 Pro. (Photo: DJI)
    DJI Mini 3 Pro. (Photo: DJI)

    DJI has introduced the DJI Mini 3 Pro, its most powerful lightweight and portable camera drone. Weighing less than 249 grams — making it policy-friendly in many regions and countries — it delivers advanced features such as 4K/60 fps video, ActiveTrack, tri-directional obstacle sensing, and 90° gimbal rotation to shoot high-quality vertical imaging for social media. Its flight time extends past 30 minutes.

    According to the regulations of many countries and regions, drones under 250 grams have been placed in the safest drone category. At under 249 grams, Mini 3 Pro’s weight, safety and performance is a new resource for content creators and new pilots.

    Like its predecessors — Mavic Mini, Mini 2 and Mini SE — the Mini 3 can be folded for packing. Built-in features include enhanced flight performance, camera system, battery life and intelligent features previously available only in the Air and Mavic series.

    New structural design. The arms and propellers have been adjusted for more aerodynamic flight, increasing flight time. Forward and backward dual-vision sensors broaden the sensing range for safer flight. A complete gimbal redesign unlocks more camera angles, enabling movements such as tilt-up shots and vertical shooting.

    The Mini 3 Pro features tri-directional obstacle sensing, consisting of forward, backward and downward visual sensors. The forward and downward sensors have a wider field of view, providing seamless coverage for better route planning and environmental awareness. These sensors also enable Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) 4.0, which automatically detects and finds a safer path around obstacles during flight.

    In addition, these sensors enable the FocusTrack suite, which allows users to select a subject that the drone automatically keeps within the center of the frame during flight while automatically planning a safe flight route.

  • DJI launches Mavic 2 Enterprise portable drone

    DJI has unveiled its Mavic 2 Enterprise, a portable drone designed to improve everyday work for businesses, governments, educators and other professionals.

    According to the company, the Mavic 2 Enterprise features an ultra-compact and foldable design with an array of advanced controls and accessories that extend users’ capabilities during critical operations like firefighting, emergency response, law enforcement and infrastructure inspections.

    The drone carries a high-resolution, 12-megapixel camera that’s stabilized by a three-axis gimbal for smooth and stable videos and images. The camera also features a two-time optical and three-time digital zoom capability, the company said.

    The Mavic 2 Enterprise can be used for inspections and other everyday tasks. (Photos: DJI)
    The Mavic 2 Enterprise can be used for inspections and other everyday tasks. (Photos: DJI)

    The Mavic 2 Enterprise comes equipped with a number of accessories, including the M2E Spotlight, M2E Speaker and M2E Beacon. The M2E Spotlight, which has a brightness of 2,400 lumens, is ideal for search-and-rescue operations, as well as inspection applications, the company said. The M2E Speaker allows pilots to play up to 10 custom voice recordings on demand. Finally, the M2E Beacon features a bright flashing strobe that’s visible up to three miles away, DJI added.

    According to DJI, the drone also includes a GPS timestamping feature that encodes the time, date, and location of every recorded image, aiding in pilot accountability and ensuring that data captured by the drone can be trusted and used in situations from reviewing critical infrastructure inspections to potential legal proceedings.

    It also comes equipped with DJI’s AirSense technology to help improve pilots’ situational awareness and enhance airspace safety. According to DJI, AirSense uses an integrated receiver to automatically alert drone pilots of ADS-B signals from nearby airplanes and helicopters, providing real-time positioning alerts through the DJI Pilot mobile app.

    Finally, the Mavic 2 Enterprise features DJI’s latest video and data transmission system, Ocusync 2.0, which helps provide a more stable connection between the drone and its remote controller.

    “With the Mavic 2 Enterprise, DJI has created a drone that makes powerful technology accessible to every enterprise and revolutionizes how they do their work,” said DJI President Roger Luo. “DJI’s hardware and software set the standard for aerial innovation around the globe, and Mavic 2 Enterprise is the most compact, powerful, reliable and safe tool to help professionals integrate drones into their operations.”