DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is a drone from DJI — known for its 4K Video Recording and 12.4MP Sony Exmor Sensor. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone
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Drone Overview — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Key Features — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
4K Video Recording: Records 4K (4096x2160 or 3840x2160) in MP4 or MOV (H.264) at up to 30fps, with higher frame rates available at lower resolutions.
12.4MP Sony Exmor Sensor: The 1/2.3-inch Sony Exmor CMOS sensor captures stills at 4000x3000 px with an ISO range of 100–3200.
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilization: Hardware gimbal keeps the camera steady during flight, delivering smooth footage without relying on digital stabilization.
DNG RAW Still Capture: Shoots in DNG alongside JPEG, giving photographers full latitude for exposure and color correction in post-processing.
Approx. 23-Minute Flight Time: The 4S LiPo 4480 mAh battery provides around 23 minutes of flight per charge, competitive for drones in this class.
720p HD Live View: Streams a real-time 720p feed to a connected mobile device via the DJI GO app, so you can frame and monitor shots during flight.
Drone Specifications — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Real Estate, Aerial / Drone |
| Iso min | 100 |
| Iso max | 3200 |
| Display size | Variable (depends on mobile device) |
| Display type | Mobile Device (via app) |
| Display resolution | 720p HD live view |
| Type | Other |
| Autofocus system | Manual Focus Only |
| Autofocus eye Tracking | No |
| Autofocus focus Points | Fixed focus at infinity |
| Autofocus subject Tracking | No |
| Battery type | 4S LiPo 4480 mAh |
Description — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional pairs a 12.4 MP Sony Exmor CMOS sensor on a 1/2.3-inch chip with a gimbal stabilization system for steady aerial imaging. It records video at up to 4K in MP4 or MOV (H.264) at 8-bit color depth, across six frame rates: 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 48fps, 50fps, and 60fps. Still images are captured at 4000x3000 px in JPEG or DNG (RAW), with burst mode supporting up to 7 frames per burst and an ISO range of 100–3200.
The camera uses fixed focus at infinity with no autofocus system. Footage and images are saved to microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards. Live view is streamed to a mobile device at 720p HD via Wi-Fi.
The airframe combines plastic and carbon fiber construction, weighs 1280g, and spans 350mm diagonally (without propellers). Power comes from a 4S LiPo 4480 mAh battery rated at approximately 23 minutes of flight time. The drone has no weather sealing.
Pros — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
- ✓4K maximum video resolution with frame rate options up to 60fps (videoSpecs.maxResolution, videoSpecs.maxFrameRate)
- ✓DNG (RAW) still image capture alongside JPEG for flexible post-processing (photoSpecs.colorProfiles)
- ✓Gimbal stabilization provides a dedicated hardware stabilization system (imageStabilization.type)
Cons — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in wet or dusty conditions (bodyDesign.weatherSealing: None)
- ✗Fixed focus at infinity only — no autofocus or adjustable focus distance (autofocus.focusPoints)
- ✗1/2.3-inch sensor size is relatively small, which may impact low-light performance at higher ISO values (sensor.type)
Videos — DJI Phantom 3 Professional
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Review - Is It The Perfect Drone? — MW Technology