Remember back in November when DJI acquired a stake in Hasselblad? We’re seeing the fruits of that today, with the two companies launching a drone bundle that includes all the equipment needed to take some great aerial photographs. As expected, the bundle is composed of hardware from both companies, with Hasselblad taking care of the photography aspects and DJI furnishing the drone itself.

The bundle — which costs a hefty $4,599 — features DJI’s M600 drone alongside half a dozen intelligent batteries and the Ronin-MX gimbal system. Connectivity comes by way of the Lightbridge 2 transmission system, and there’s app control. Power management can be customized to suit the user’s needs or preferences, there’s an A3 flight controller, and, finally, a dust-proof propulsion system.

That's just the drone aspect of it, though. For its part, Hasselblad has tossed in its A5D camera, which can transmit content back to the operator at distances up to 5 kilometers. As expected, the camera is sealed to keep dust, bugs, and other nasties out of the body.

The A5D camera is made for aerial photography, and can be had with either 50-megapixel or 80-megapixel sensor. The camera boasts sensors that are almost double the size of sensors found in a DSLR, something contrasted by a compact and relatively lightweight camera body. The camera includes connectors for a flight management system and more, and includes the maker’s Nature Color Solution, a locking firewire connection, and improved locking system.

Looks like a VERY nice platform! I'd have to look at the camera specs in more detail, but the price for the unit seems quite reasonable.

And within first 10 seconds after takeoff, it will head for the nearest tree! With my luck that is.

Whattt, at that price I'll take 2.
Where do you get that price from?

Dreaming, how would I explain that to the wife.still haven't declared my Osmo yet

According to http://www.dpreview.com/news/543 ... um-format-drone-kit the price is $25,999! Ouch!

Slashgear is the source of the 4599 price... but that's closer to the price of a spare lens cap for the Hasselblad than the whole bundle!

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-7-14 04:37
Whattt, at that price I'll take 2.
Where do you get that price from?

I'll take 5 of them for that price.

R&L Aerial  Posted at 2016-7-14 07:57
I'll take 5 of them for that price.

I think it will be in the $22,500 range

Been 40 years since i shot anything with a blad.   Have not kept up with them at all.   If their standards are anything like they were, I can only imagine the possibilities of hanging some of their gear off a quad or a hex.  
That's just too many pennies to save up.   

hallmark007 Posted at 2016-7-13 18:33
Dreaming, how would I explain that to the wife.still haven't declared my Osmo yet

Wait until December and declare it as a gift from Santa.

DJI-H.C Posted at 2016-7-14 02:58
Wait until December and declare it as a gift from Santa.

Yea Santa DJI sending gifts to all..  

DJI-H.C Posted at 2016-7-14 07:58
Wait until December and declare it as a gift from Santa.

I think Santa will be arriving in Ireland on this drone, I like your thinking.