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The pro movie-making drone for anyone: Dji Inspire 1 Pro drone with the latest Zenmuse X5 camera

Oliver Stulz
12.11.2015
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson

Dji has launched the RC drone Dji Inspire 1 Pro. It’s equipped with Zenmuse X5, a unique camera that features a micro four thirds system for interchangeable lenses, 4K video quality and autofocus. Learn all about the Dji Inspire 1 Pro's latest camera right here.

DJI Inspire 1 Pro (18 min, 2935 g, 16 Mpx)
Drone

DJI Inspire 1 Pro

18 min, 2935 g, 16 Mpx

Interchangeable lenses

One of the biggest improvements compared to its predecessor is the new camera Zenmuse X5 featuring a micro four thirds mount. It enables users to interchange lenses and take advantage of numerous image options for even more professional recordings. Standard lens supplied: MFT 15mm 1/1.7 ASPH by Dji

These lenses are compatible with Zenmuse X5:

Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 Leica DG Summilux ASPH. (Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds)
Lenses
CHF618.–

Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 Leica DG Summilux ASPH.

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 (Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds)
Lenses
CHF382.–

Olympus 17mm f/1.8

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 Black (Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds)
Lenses
CHF361.–

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 Black

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Olympus ED 12mm f/2 (Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds)
Lenses
CHF534.–

Olympus ED 12mm f/2

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Olympus ED 12mm f/2 (Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds)
Lenses
CHF631.–

Olympus ED 12mm f/2

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds

Focus and aperture

The pilot now has full control over focus and aperture of all lenses – another significant improvement compared to the previous model. Shoot images that are truly professional. Simply tap on your tablet or smartphone screen to focus on the object you wish to record.

Image quality

This camera offers top-notch image quality with 16 megapixel resolution and 4K video recording. The powerful M4/3 image sensor is 8x larger than the predecessor’s standard image sensor. Enjoy more detail and improved image quality even if lighting is poor.

Exposure

Supported exposure modes:

  • Auto
  • Aperture First
  • Shutter First
  • Manual
  • AE lock
  • AE Spot Metering
  • AW Center Metering

The camera features an electronic speed shutter with exposure times ranging from 8 seconds up to 1/8000 seconds. Exposure compensation ranges from -3 to +3 EV.

Memory card

All images and videos are stored on a micro SD memory card. Need more memory than provided? These are compatible models:

Transcend microSDXC Ultimate 633x UHS-I U3 with adapter (64 GB, microSDXC, U3, UHS-I)
Memory card

Transcend microSDXC Ultimate 633x UHS-I U3 with adapter

64 GB, microSDXC, U3, UHS-I

SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC (64 GB, microSDXC, U3, UHS-I)
Memory card

SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC

64 GB, microSDXC, U3, UHS-I

Compatibility

The new Zenmuse X5 camera with its 3-axis brushless gimbal is also sold separately and is compatible with the predecessor model.

DJI Inspire One with remote control (18 min, 2935 g)
Drone

DJI Inspire One with remote control

18 min, 2935 g

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Oliver Stulz
Product Manager
oliver.stulz@digitecgalaxus.ch

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been crazy about scale modelling – this enthusiasm has stuck with me to this day. I also love technology, construction and anything I can invent or build. Apart from being a techie, I’m also a true travel fanatic.

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