Key Takeaways:
- DJI Unveils Zenmuse Z3: The Zenmuse Z3 is the first integrated aerial zoom camera designed by DJI, specifically optimized for still photography.
- Impressive Zoom Capabilities: The camera boasts a 7x zoom, enhanced with DJI’s innovative gimbal technology for stability and performance.
- Industrial Applications: The Zenmuse Z3 is tailored for industrial use, allowing professionals to conduct inspections, surveys, and search-and-rescue operations from a distance without compromising image quality.
- Enhanced User Experience: Seamless integration with the DJI GO app allows users to control settings easily, providing real-time feedback and operational efficiency.
- Wide Compatibility: The camera is compatible with multiple DJI drone models, offering substantial HD transmission range.
DJI Introduces the Revolutionary Zenmuse Z3
SHENZHEN, July 14, 2016 – DJI, recognized globally as the leader in aerial imaging technology, has launched its latest innovation, the Zenmuse Z3. This groundbreaking integrated aerial zoom camera brings a new level of sophistication to still photography captured from the sky.
Exceptional Zoom Features
The Zenmuse Z3 is equipped with a remarkable 7x zoom capability, featuring a combination of 3.5x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. This translates to an effective focal length range of 22mm to 77mm, enabling users to capture distant subjects in unprecedented detail. Additionally, the camera’s maximum aperture of F2.8 at 22mm and F5.2 at 77mm ensures excellent performance in various lighting conditions.
With DJI’s advanced gimbal technology fortified to optimize zoom features, users can expect smooth and stable footage even when zooming in. As Paul Pan, DJI’s Senior Product Manager, noted, “The Zenmuse Z3 pushes the possibilities of use for industrial applications.” This capability allows drone operators to maintain a safe distance while still achieving sharp, detailed images—ideal for critical scenarios such as search-and-rescue missions and infrastructure inspections.
Ideal for Professional Use
The Zenmuse Z3 is carefully designed to cater to a wide range of industrial applications. From surveying vast landscapes to inspecting hard-to-reach locations, this camera opens the door for professionals to gather high-quality visual data without needing to reposition their drone.
The camera’s integration with the DJI GO app enhances the user experience by providing a live feed, enabling easy adjustments to settings, and allowing operators to capture photos and videos seamlessly. Users can also engage intelligent flight modes for added creativity and functionality directly from their drone’s remote controller.
Compatibility and Connectivity
Designed for versatility, the Zenmuse Z3 is fully compatible with DJI’s Inspire 1, Matrice 100, and Matrice 600 drones. It leverages DJI’s proprietary HD video downlink technology, Lightbridge and Lightbridge 2, extending its HD transmission range up to an impressive 3.1 miles (5.0 kilometers).
For drone enthusiasts and professionals alike, the camera’s meticulous build and performance features promise an experience that meshes ease-of-use with cutting-edge innovation. Weighing in at just 262 grams, the camera is lightweight yet robust, ready to take on various field conditions.
Capturing Stunning Imagery
The Zenmuse Z3 integrates a high-quality Sony 1/2.3-inch sensor, recognized for its exceptional image quality. It captures stunning still images at 12 megapixels, while also supporting Adobe DNG Raw for enhanced editing flexibility. Video recording reaches impressive quality, with capabilities of shooting up to 30 frames per second at 4K resolution.
Drone pilots can anticipate a flight time of up to 19 minutes when using the Zenmuse Z3 with the Inspire 1, with potential flight durations extending to 30 minutes with the dual-battery Matrice 100 and an impressive 39 minutes with the Matrice 600.
The Zenmuse Z3 is set to become available starting at USD 899, with shipments expected to begin after July 28, 2016. As DJI continues to break boundaries in aerial imaging, the Zenmuse Z3 exemplifies their commitment to providing innovative tools for a variety of professional fields.
For more information about the Zenmuse Z3, enthusiasts are invited to visit DJI’s official page.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Director of Global Communications: Adam Najberg
Email: pr@dji.com
