Phantom 3 Professional vs Inspire 1
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Phantom 3 Professional is better
- Max Range: 5 km vs 2 km(2.5× more)
- Weight: 1280 g vs 2935 g(2.3× less)
- Max Speed: 36 mph vs 22 mph(1.6× more)
- Max Flight Time: 23 min vs 18 min(28% more)
Why Inspire 1 is better
- Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh vs 4480 mAh(higher)
Verdict
Phantom 3 Professional leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Phantom 3 Professional | Inspire 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max Video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Gimbal Axes | 3-axis | 3-axis |
| Flight Performance | ||
| Max Flight Time | 23 min● | 18 min |
| Max Speed | 36 mph● | 22 mph |
| Max Range | 5 km● | 2 km |
| Design & Battery | ||
| Weight | 1280 g● | 2935 g |
| Foldable | No | No (retracting arms) |
| Battery Capacity | 4480 mAh | 4500 mAh● |