finally as it exists for months now

https://fccid.io/SS3-T650A1609

measured approximately: 470 mm (L) x 440 mm (W) x 330 mm(H), this would mean its much SMALLER

That's good to see, Machoman. Are you sure it's smaller? The Inspire 1 dimensions are: 438x451x301 mm (taken from the official specs). That'd make it a bit longer and taller.


I was really hoping for a smaller model, honestly.

Edit: There's a picture showing where the FCC logo will go here:



Looks like dual battery system is there... This also looks exactly like that one we saw leaked before.

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-8 19:17
That's good to see, Machoman. Are you sure it's smaller? The Inspire 1 dimensions are: 438x451x301 m ...

ok then its not smaller sorry I always thought the Inspire is 600mm

For clarity, it will shortly be announced.

'Released' implies availability of product and fitness for purpose.

ha what is this? It evens displays it should be under NDA & has a copy of the letter. This is quite bad by the FCC

Good catch, Machoman.

Noticing the lengthened shape of the motor in the label affixing diagram, I trust the Inspire 2 will be able to take a higher payload - for dual battery system?

Henry

I think it's really a shame it isn't smaller and doesn't seem to fold up... That'd be the perfect drone for me. I want something that can hold a decent M4/3 camera with changeable lenses, fits in a normal backpack and has around 20 minutes of flight time. The Mavic has too many issues and the Phantom 4 is too big and you see the rotors in the shot when going fast.

I suppose it makes sense, the Phantom line hasn't changed much through the years so why would the Inspire line change dramatically? They made a new line (Mavic) when they wanted to try something else (folding design).

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-9 23:54
I think it's really a shame it isn't smaller and doesn't seem to fold up... That'd be the perfect dr ...

Mavic has too many issues? Do you have one? I do and its effectively a P4 replacement. I did not think so at first but that aircraft is little short of amazing. The I fly it the more I realise how much of a game changer this little craft is.

The Inspire can be carried on a hiking backpack. You just have to be willing to lug that thing around. The Mavic is so compact and light you can RUN carrying it on a track.

Machoman Posted at 2016-11-9 04:51
ok then its not smaller sorry I always thought the Inspire is 600mm

600 mm diagonal. Hence its T600 designation.

Mike-the-cat Posted at 2016-11-10 05:16
Mavic has too many issues? Do you have one? I do and its effectively a P4 replacement. I did not t ...

I don't have one because the DJI staff at the store had issues with their unit not holding position and losing connection at about 5-10m away. They seemed very reluctant to demonstrate it and kept suggesting that I wait or get a P3A instead.

I was really excited about the Mavic and even after seeing the posts here and on YouTube I wasn't really put off but to see it having issues - exactly where the P4 and Inspire 1 they were also demonstrating to other people were absolutely fine - gave me pause.

They were happy to let me try the P4 (I didn't) but wouldn't let me try the Mavic, even after I showed them my Inspire 1 flight record. The rep said something about the vision positioning, I didn't really understand that part.

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-10 22:42
I don't have one because the DJI staff at the store had issues with their unit not holding positio ...

Well, I've flown indoors without problems. I can hand catch the bird indoors and out from the top and the positioning is rock solid. Its unreal once it settles on a lock. DO NOT attempt to hand catch from the bottom as the VPS sensors will cause the aircraft to go upwards as you approach.

You must have some patterning or roughness on the floor for VPS to work so maybe that's what the store folks were concerned about.

Mike-the-cat Posted at 2016-11-11 00:06
Well, I've flown indoors without problems. I can hand catch the bird indoors and out from the top  ...

Glad to hear you're not having issues. I'm hoping it's just software related but I'm holding off for now. If I do get one and it has issues, it's not a big problem to just go to the service centre for me but many people don't have that option...

I'm also waiting to see if DJI has any surprises in store for the 15th.

This is intriguing, I have ordered a Mavic Pro and I'm now thinking to cancel to purchase the I2, decision...decisions

BIGDZ Posted at 2016-11-10 15:18
This is intriguing, I have ordered a Mavic Pro and I'm now thinking to cancel to purchase the I2, de ...

When did you order? If it's close to coming in then wait and resell. Make a quick $1K and put that towards the I2.

Chaser720 Posted at 2016-11-11 20:56
When did you order? If it's close to coming in then wait and resell. Make a quick $1K and put that ...

ordered it Oct 26th just got an email from Amazon Yitomotor saying it will be arriving later than the date listed on Amazon(which is Dec 1-Dec 16) they couldnt tell me when it will be shipped. so I cancelled

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-10 08:42
I don't have one because the DJI staff at the store had issues with their unit not holding positio ...

Very interesting that the staff could not get  there's to work properly .



donnie

My Inspire 1 still works, and is an amazing machine. Don't care to much about the beta obstacle avoidance system and FPV camera for second operator. Only thing that interests me is longer flight times. Other than that, I'll hold off until Inspire 3 is released.

Donnie Posted at 2016-11-11 23:51
Very interesting that the staff could not get  there's to work properly .

Well, these were staff in one of the DJI showrooms in Shenzhen. They didn't seem particularly well prepared and were blaming the GPS (despite there being 16 locked) for the fact it was drifting (when it was trying to hover about 2m above the ground on a sunny day over dark grey and white tiled floor, it couldn't have been much more clear for the VPS...).

They were also paranoid about losing the signal, which I thought was very strange...

Anyway, not to make this about the Mavic, my Inspire 1 VPS never worked in all the time I had it. Without a GPS lock, it never held position. Even indoors on a black and white floor it'd drift constantly, same outdoors if it didn't have a GPS lock. I know at least two others with the same issue and I've never met anyone with an Inspire that can actually hold position with VPS alone.

The sonar worked for altitude but the VPS just never did... I'll have to see the Inspire 2 in action before I'd rely on it being able to hold position with cameras.

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-12 04:24
Well, these were staff in one of the DJI showrooms in Shenzhen. They didn't seem particularly well ...

I thought in China , the Home of DJI would have some top notch employees .  Here in the  United States the call center for DJI help is seriously in need of training , they can only answer the most basic of questions .  At least we have DJI , Ken , Jamie , Tim  that can answer questions with a degree of professionalism .

Hopefully the support stafff will catch up to the great Product that DJI  offer .

Peace and Prosperity to  you and your family in China .

From the USA- donnie

Donnie Posted at 2016-11-12 20:53
I thought in China , the Home of DJI would have some top notch employees .  Here in the  United Sta ...

I live 2km away from DJI headquater.It still is a startup company.Though DJI make great hardware,it has a lot  to learn about customer service.DJI should leaern from US compnies and hire US professionals.

Donnie Posted at 2016-11-12 20:53
I thought in China , the Home of DJI would have some top notch employees .  Here in the  United Sta ...

Well, with the exception of the flagship store (where they seem to have some very knowledgeable staff), most of the staff know all the marketing terms and that's about it. They're salespeople, not drone enthusiasts. Think of those 1990s computer stores.

I'm not actually from China but thanks anyway.

EDIT: While it's on my mind, the stores tend to have demo units so I'll try to go there as soon as the Inspire 2 is out and get a good look at it.

Hterag Posted at 2016-11-13 11:37
Well, with the exception of the flagship store (where they seem to have some very knowledgeable sta ...

Yes - please take some  pictures of the  New Inspire  to post , that would be great .

donnie

Donnie Posted at 2016-11-14 02:41
Yes - please take some  pictures of the  New Inspire  to post , that would be great .

donnie

I will, but I suspect the reviewers will get them in advance and have their articles/photos/videos ready to publish when the announcement is made like they did with the Mavic. I know of at least one reviewer in this situation, currently under NDA...

some leaks says they are coming Zenmuse X4S, maybe its a upgraded camera.

Does anyone know if they are live streaming the event?

trance728 Posted at 2016-11-14 16:54
Does anyone know if they are live streaming the event?

Yes, please?... where do we tune in???

Stream is on Dji.com, 11:30 pst.

I wonder why their youtube page says 10:30pst.

I'm not seeing anything other than that 30 second promo of whatever at dji.com

Time 11:39 AM PST.

Well, here it is everyone:


Check the main page to see it for yourself.

So basic Inspire 2 is $2,999 without any camera other than a built-in FPV.

Only option shown so far with camera, the X5S along with the license keys for CinemaDNG and Apple Pro Res makes it $5,999.00.

Upward sensor. Speed 67 MPH.  Flights to -4 degrees due to internal battery heater.  Two cameras, one non-DNG (The X4S), and other has DNG/RAW files (X5S) are both 20 MP now?

Prices on cameras: Zenmuse X5S $1,899.  Zensmuse X5S excluding camera lens $1,399.  Zenmuse X4S $599.
Battery $159.

Guessing the cheaper Inspire 2 with the X4S camera setup to be about $3,598 ??

Pre-orders only so maybe Dec. or early 2017.

january shipping https://goo.gl/jBtzJ0

One thing i don't like is that you can't upgrade the Inspire 1 with the new X5S camera because of the build in SSD... and you can't even use it on the OSMO!

Her's a thread with lots of info.
http://forum.dji.com/thread-72164-1-1.html

So much for the z3 being standard package with the i2. How is it, the x4s is cheaper than the z3

BIGDZ Posted at 2016-11-16 04:54
So much for the z3 being standard package with the i2. How is it, the x4s is cheaper than the z3

Possibly because the X4S doesn't have a zoom function... But the specs put it as the better camera overall, surely? I'm not sure why the Z3 is still priced higher.