DJI Inspire 3
Quick Answer
The DJI Inspire 3 is a Inspire series DJI drone released in 2023, with 3995g, 35mm full-frame CMOS, 8K, 28 min, 15 km FCC / 8 km CE, and O3 Pro connectivity. Reboot Hub uses this page as a technical reference for specs, compatible OEM parts, common repair planning, and inspected pre-owned buying checks.
DJI Inspire 3 Comparison Snapshot
| Model position | Inspire series DJI drone, released 2023 |
| Flight profile | 3995g takeoff weight; 28 min flight time |
| Camera profile | 35mm full-frame CMOS; 8K video |
| Signal profile | O3 Pro; 15 km FCC / 8 km CE max range |
| Repair comparison | Compare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone. |
| Buying comparison | For pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone. |
About the DJI Inspire 3
DJI Inspire 3 is a 2023 professional cinema drone. DJI lists an approximately 3,995 g configured aircraft weight, a full-frame 8K Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera, up to 28 minutes of flight time, a 94 km/h maximum horizontal speed, RTK positioning, and O3 Pro FPV transmission up to 15 km under FCC conditions or 8 km under CE/SRRC/MIC conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Aircraft Weight | Approx. 3,995 g (includes gimbal camera, two batteries, lens, PROSSD, and propellers) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | Approx. 4,310 g |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m with vision or RTK positioning, ±0.5 m with GNSS; horizontal: ±0.3 m with vision, ±0.5 m with GNSS, ±0.1 m with RTK. |
| Max Pitch Angle | N Mode: 35° |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | Vertical: 8 m/s |
| Max Horizontal Speed | 94 kph |
| Max Wind Resistance | Takeoff/land: 12 m/s |
| Max Hovering Time | Approx. 25 minutes |
| Max Flight Time | Approx. 28 minutes (landing gear lowered) |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Operating Temperature | -20° to 40° C (-4° to 104° F) |
| Travel Mode Dimensions | Height: 176 mm |
| Class | C3 (EU) |
| Shutter Speed | 8-1/8000 s |
| Max Control Speed | DJI RC Plus sticks: tilt 120°/s, roll 180°/s, pan 270°/s; DJI Master Wheels: tilt, roll and pan 432°/s. |
| Storage Temperature | -30° to 45° C (-22° to 113° F) (within one month) |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame CMOS |
| Video Resolution | Zenmuse X9-8K Air full-frame: up to 8K/25fps CinemaDNG or 8K/75fps Apple ProRes RAW; 4K/120fps ProRes RAW in S&Q mode. The full codec, FOV and frame-rate matrix is in DJI's official Inspire 3 User Manual: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_3/20230524UM/DJI_Inspire_3_User_Manual_V1.0_EN.pdf |
| Supported Lenses | DL 18 mm F2.8 ASPH Lens DL 24 mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens DL 35 mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens DL 50 mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens DL 75 mm F1.8 Lens |
| Photo Format | JPG, DNG |
| Video Format | MOV, CinemaDNG |
| Shutter Type | Electronic shutter |
| ISO Range | Photo: ISO 100–25600; Video: exposure index (EI) 200–6400. |
| Max Live Video Bitrate | 50 Mbps |
| ToF Infrared Sensor Measurement Range | 0-10 m |
| Angular Vibration Range | Hovering: ±0.002° |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -128° to +110° with landing gear lowered, -148° to +90° with landing gear raised; roll -90° to +230°; pan ±330°. |
| Controllable Range | Tilt (landing gear lowered): Before gimbal tilt limit extension: -90° to +30° After gimbal tilt limit extension: -115° to +100° Tilt (landing gear raised): Before gimbal tilt limit extension: -90° to +30° After gimbal tilt limit extension: -140° to +75° Roll: ±20° Pan: ±300° |
| Forward | Measurement Range: 1.5-48 m |
| Backward | Measurement Range: 1.5-48 m |
| Lateral | Measurement Range: 1.5-42 m |
| Upward | Measurement Range: 0.2-13 m |
| Downward | Measurement Range: 0.3-18 m |
| Operating Environment | Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward: surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux >15) |
| Video Transmission System | O3 Pro |
| Live View Quality | FPV Camera: Up to 1080p/60fps |
| Max Transmission Distance | Single control: aircraft FPV 15 km FCC/8 km CE-SRRC-MIC; gimbal 1080p/60 13/7 km, gimbal 4K/30 5/3 km. Dual control: aircraft FPV 12/6.4 km; gimbal 1080p/60 11.2/5.6 km, gimbal 4K/30 4/2.4 km (FCC/CE-SRRC-MIC). DJI figures use an open, interference-free outdoor test with camera and lens but no other accessories. |
| Lowest Latency | FPV Camera: 90 ms |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) |
| Bluetooth Protocol | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz |
| Bluetooth Transmitter Power (EIRP) | < 10 dBm |
| Model | T740 |
| RTK Positioning Accuracy (RTK fix) | 1 cm + 1 PPM (horizontal) |
| Max Angular Velocity | Pitch: 200°/s |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | Standard Propellers: 3800 m |
| Motor Model | DJI 3511s |
| Propeller Model | Standard Propellers: DJI 1671 |
| Diagonal Distance | Landing Gear Raised: 695 mm |
| Max Resolution | Photo: 8192×5456 |
| Operation Mode | Capture, Record, Playback |
| Exposure Mode | P, A, S, M |
| White Balance | AWB |
| Anti-flicker | Capture Mode: Auto, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, OFF |
| Installation Method | Quick release |
| Charge via Aircraft | Not supported |
| Total Rated Output | 476 W, including 65W PD fast charging of USB-C port |
| Memory Card Type | DJI PROSSD 1TB |
| Operating Time | Built-in Batteries: approx. 3.3 hours |
| Video Output Port | HDMI |
| Power Supply | Built-in batteries or external battery |
| Coordinated Operation | Supports dual controls and coordination between multiple operators |
| Power Consumption | 12.5 W |
| App | DJI Pilot 2 |
| FOV | 161° |
| Resolution | 1920×1080@60fps |
| Guaranteed software updates until | 2026/12/31 |
| Flight Battery | TB51 Intelligent Battery: 4,280 mAh, 23.1 V, 98.8 Wh, approx. 470 g; two batteries used in flight |
| Official detailed specs | https://www.dji.com/cn/inspire-3/specs (checked 2026-10-16) |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: Cracked shell, bent arm, loose landing gear, abnormal vibration, or visible crash damage.
Likely areas: outer shell, arms, landing gear, motor mounts
Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.
Symptoms: Motor start failure, rough spin, propulsion warning, overheating, or unstable hover.
Likely areas: motor, arm wiring, ESC board, power connectors
Check for impact damage, cable strain, and water exposure before replacing boards or motors.
Symptoms: Camera shake, gimbal overload warning, tilted horizon, calibration failure, or no camera image.
Likely areas: gimbal assembly, vibration board, camera module, gimbal flex cable
Avoid forcing the gimbal by hand and recalibrate after any gimbal or camera service.
Symptoms: Positioning drift, obstacle sensing warning, compass or IMU calibration prompt, or unstable low-altitude hover.
Likely areas: vision sensors, IMU, GPS/GNSS board, sensor flex cables
Clean sensor windows and verify calibration after shell, sensor, or board replacement.
Repair Notes
Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.
Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.
Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.
After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.
DJI Inspire 3 Parts Library
External
12 serviceable parts in this zone.
Circuit Boards
20 serviceable parts in this zone.
Flex Cables
2 serviceable parts in this zone.
Gimbal
22 serviceable parts in this zone.
Compatible Power & Accessories
Verified batteries, controllers, goggles, propellers, and accessories mapped from Reboot Hub inventory for this model.