■ DJI Store Price DJI Mavic 3: 253,000 yen including tax DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo: 341,000 yen including tax DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo: 583,000 yen including tax
It has been three years since the DJI Mavic 2 (PRO, ZOOM) released in the fall of 2018, and finally Mavic for professionals from DJI The latest model in the series, the DJI Mavic 3 series has appeared.
The highlight of this model is the enlargement of the camera unit and the adoption of a Micro Four Thirds size sensor. Speaking of drones, shooting performance was modest in exchange for "flying". However, the Mavic 3 series is used in cameras such as the Panasonic LUMIX series Micro Four Thirds single-lens camera "G series", Olympus OM-D series, Blackmagic Design's Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, and Z CAM's E2-M4. It uses the same sensor size as the existing sensor, so you can expect the same shooting image as a mirrorless or cinema camera.
I am a long-time user of Z CAM and Panasonic LUMIX, but I immediately brought out the DJI Mavic 3 CINE to shoot and create a video work, so please watch it first.
"Never Die – shot by Mavic 3 CINE-" almost shot with Mavic 3 CINE
■ Shooting specifications of Never Die – shot by DJI Mavic 3 CINE –
What do you think? This is almost entirely filmed with a drone-mounted camera. The latest and greatest format (Apple ProRes 422 HQ), high resolution and high frame rate (4K 120fps) quality is comparable to terrestrial cameras, and I think it's perfect (the rest is about lens consultation).
Now, about this latest and greatest drone, the author, a long-time DJI fan who quickly acquired the aircraft at the same time as the Mavic 3 launch, will review the Mavic 3 from the perspective of having touched almost all DJI drones. .
There are two models this time. There are two models, "DJI Mavic 3" with base specifications and "DJI Mavic 3 CINE" with Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording function added to the former.
Since the only difference between the two models is the recording function, they are collectively referred to as "Mavic 3" in the article. Every time I touch on the unique specifications of the CINE model, I will make a note of that fact.
The part that gives off a unique sense of incongruity at first glance is the unique shape of the camera unit. It has a telephoto camera on the top and a high-definition camera with a 24mm focal length lens on the bottom. It is a form that integrates PRO and ZOOM in the previous Mavic 2.
The main camera has been enlarged to the same size as the Micro Four Thirds sensor, and HNCS (Hasselblad Natural Color Solution) has been adopted since Mavic 2. It supports 5.1K 50fps, 4K60fps, 4K120fps in slow motion mode, and the CINE model can record in Apple ProRes 422 HQ.
In the previous Mavic series, it seemed that the body was supported by four legs, but in reality, the main body was supported by the front legs and abdomen. The Mavic 3 has been modified to touch the ground with each of its four front and rear legs. While protecting the camera and sensors from the installation surface, the center of gravity is not too high, making it almost impossible to roll over.
The smooth materials used in parts of the fuselage and battery become whitish powder when they rub against something, as if they were worn out. You can rub it off with your fingers, but I'm a little worried that it will eventually leave a white mark.
The tip is made of a soft material like rubber. The propeller itself is hard to damage, and the object it comes in contact with is also hard to damage.
The Mavic 2 series has a mechanism that fits over the top of the fuselage, so there was a concern that the battery might expand due to malfunction and come off the fuselage. In this machine, it is a plug-in type from the back side, so there is no need to worry about that.
The sound emitted when the aircraft is powered on has changed to a slightly futuristic atmosphere. The obstacle detection sound, which was loud and annoying, has become mild. It doesn't create too much tension, so you can calmly deal with it in the event of an emergency.
The gimbal initialization behavior when the aircraft power is turned on has become plain. Since the camera unit is not swung around by a large amount, it reduces the chances of initializing failure due to contact with the ground surface, etc., and restarting after changing the installation location.
When the power is turned off, a small “click” sound is heard, and the gimbal is lightly fixed. In addition, the role of the cover, which was also used by the gimbal lock in the past, is also fulfilled by the newly included storage cover that covers the gimbal lock (furthermore, it also locks and protects the propeller).
The force that is trapped in the gimbal when the aircraft is powered on is large. I don't mind just removing and replacing the lens filter as it is.
The propeller noise during flight has been reduced. It's good that the stress is small when flying at a low altitude, which is frustrating.
The aircraft's ascent and descent speeds have increased. In addition to being able to reach the desired shooting point in a short time, it is also possible to handle more technical work such as chasing a subject with high mobility.
The flight time is a surprising 46 minutes for an aerial camera. Combined with the aforementioned low propeller noise and improved aircraft motion performance, you can calmly concentrate on shooting in the sky.
The angle of view is not cropped, from still image shooting to video shooting with HD to 5.1K resolution. Until now, when reselecting the resolution and frame rate during flight photography, it was necessary to move the aircraft to adjust the angle of view. However, it will be cropped when using slow motion mode. If you look at the resolution and resolution, you can expect something more than the example at the beginning.
The 1TB SSD built into the CINE model cannot be removed or replaced. If there is no time to back up the data for each flight, it will be sent out into the sky with the shooting data up to that point, so it is better to prepare a spare aircraft.
The Mavic 3 is compatible with the standard DJI RC- N1 transmitter” and professional “DJI RC PRO”. DJI RC Pro is also included in the Cine Premium combo and will be sold separately for 132,000 yen including tax.
DJI RC-N1 was also included in the DJI MINI2 and DJI AIR2 series, and can be used by connecting any smartphone with the app installed.
In addition to the OS and apps installed, the DJI RC PRO is equipped with an LCD screen, buttons and wheels that can be assigned functions, a MicroSD card slot, and an external HDMI port.
The HDMI output port mentioned above is a mini HDMI standard. Although it lacks versatility and robustness, it has a compact layout including other ports.
The output video will be a copy of the complete app screen with parameters, buttons, and small maps overlaid on the camera video. I hope that in a later update, it will be possible to switch between outputting only the camera image.
On the Mavic 3, the app used for flight photography is "DJI GO 4", which was used together with the previous Mavic 2 series, and will be released soon. It is "DJI FLY" corresponding to various drones of the company.
Flat and plain layout design, a complete change from the multifunctional and complex DJI GO 4 It's becoming Confirmation of each function and accessibility are good.
I don't see a choice of color settings or finer shooting settings (saturation, contrast, sharpness, etc.), but since it supports the latest and greatest quality, post-production should be fine.
By the way, the only difference when connecting the Mavic 3 CINE and Mavic 3 apps is the addition of "ProRes" selection.
On the main screen, various parameters are always overlaid on the camera image. When considering the composition and content placement within the angle of view, if you can display only the camera image, you do not need extra imagination.
Also, you can pan the camera by tapping and dragging the camera screen, but the range is ±5° from the front. When panning, the aircraft often turns around, but there is a little more room on the scale displayed when adjusting, so I hope that the swing range will increase with an update.
Each combo-type product includes a dedicated bag, the "DJI Convertible Carry Bag". In addition to the specification that each part that is familiar with DJI's exclusive products fits neatly in each compartment, it can be switched to three carrying modes.
We have prepared a more detailed explanation and catalog video for this, so please watch it below.
DJI CONVERTIBLE CARRYING BAG FILM LOOKBOOK
Although the Mavic 3 has achieved significant functional improvements, there are some functions that I would have liked to have.
Since the flight time has been extended, it can be used more efficiently for shooting without having to lower it to the ground to change filters.
ATTI mode is a state in which position control of the aircraft by satellites is disabled, and flight is performed using IMU and barometric pressure sensors. I can't do it, and it's kind of inconvenient. I can't expect it because it wasn't in the previous Mavic, but it's a feature I want as the latest professional aircraft because it's unclear when the new Phantom series and Inspire series equipped with this function will appear.
The Mavic 3 series is a new product that surpasses existing models while encompassing the company's own products and other companies' products. I am evaluating. Regarding the Mavic 3 main unit and the DJI RC PRO transmitter, I feel that the dignity and premium cohesiveness of the price are quite large.
The image quality of the camera unit and sensor is not just enlarged as a Micro Four Thirds, but also gives the impression of image creation with the latest generation camera and processing system.
Finally, if you are considering purchasing, please check the flight and feel of flying directly. This is also a new-generation sensation that has never existed before.
In addition, I will continue to follow up and introduce the facebook page "DJI MAVIC 3/Cine user's information group" opened and managed by the author.
DJI Mavic 3 / Cine user's information group (Facebook)DJI Mavic 3
Price: 253,000 yen including tax
DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo
Price: 341,000 yen including tax
DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo
Price: 583,000 yen including tax
Itami Jin
A writer and drone pilot who expresses beautiful girls, cats, and landscapes in photos and videos. Facebook groups such as "Panasonic S5/S1/S1R/S1H User's Information Board", "Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & 6K info", "DJI RS2/RSC2, RONIN, RONIN 4D user roundtable", "DJI MAVIC/SPARK Owners" manage and operate Tokushima Drone Association Founder/Secretary General. The true identity is the Demon Prison Chief, the leader of the devil music group "Count Guillotine" / the vocalist of the devil.