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Boasting a dual camera system, increased flight time, and a suite of intelligent features, the sky’s the limit with the compact, foldable DJI Air 3 drone. Words Bec Summer EYES IN THE SKY

Dynamic duo DJI have introduced a dual primary camera system to the Air series, offering greater flexibility when shooting. Packed into

You can view live-feed shots and footage in 1080p/60fps on the controller’s 5.5 inch FHD screen, and download video and photos to a smartphone wirelessly for quick sharing. Fly for longer The Air 3 is good for up to 46 minutes of flight time (a 48% increase on the previous generation) at

potential collisions, ensuring a safer flight and providing peace of mind for drone rookies. And the Air 3 will return home safe and unscathed via the optimal flight path. Power to share The Air 3’s battery charging hub – included with the Air 3 Fly More Combo –can easily transfer the remaining power from the drone’s three batteries into the one that has the most charge, for a quick and convenient power-up when charging options are limited. Plus, you can sequentially fast-charge the batteries, as well as a smartphone. Check out the full drone rules and regulations – registration, where and how high you can fly, and more – at www.casa.gov.au/ knowyourdrone . Ignorance of them isn’t a valid defence if anything goes awry. Follow the rules

its compact body is a wide-angle camera to capture panoramic landscapes from an

eagle’s perspective, and a 3x medium telephoto one with lossless 3x optical zoom for detailed close-ups. Both

have 1/1.3-inch-CMOS sensors to keep image quality consistent when

a constant speed of 28.8kph, providing a longer period to get creative

switching between them, but different focal lengths and apertures for different distances and light levels, respectively. 48MP photos and stunning 4K/60fps HDR video can be captured with natural lighting, authentic colours, highlights and shadows all preserved for the most accurate images possible, while FocusTrack will keep the subject centred in the frame. And 2.7K vertical shooting offers some truly dynamic possibilities.

with compositions. And you can maximise flight time by planning and saving routes and shots in advance using the intelligent Waypoint feature for one-take convenience. Safety solutions The drone’s omnidirectional obstacle sensing maintains environmental awareness to avoid

Capture the moment as it happens with raw authenticity, with the tough and versatile DJI Osmo Action 4 camera. Words Bec Summer NO LIMITS FOR ACTION

A rmed with the Osmo Action 4, thrillseekers and extreme sports devotees can record and share the rush in striking quality. The camera has a dual colour touchscreen, native vertical video, and magnetic quick release for shooting on the fly, and an inbuilt mic for stereo recording. The Action 4’s 155° ultra-wide angle field of view captures the perspective as the human eye would perceive it, in stunning 4K/120fps and any lighting conditions. 10-bit D-Log colour mode delivers brilliant colour performance and a wide dynamic range to experiment with in post, and real-life

tones will really pop thanks to the camera’s colour calibration sensor. Flip, twist, and turn with abandon! 360° HorizonSteady stabilisation corrects horizontal twists at any angle, and RockSteady 3.0 means no shakycam, keeping POV footage fluid and stable. Compact and robust, the Action 4 is designed for adventure and extreme conditions on land or sea, with cold resistance up to -20°C and waterproofing up to 18 metres. The deep-freeze resistant battery will last for over 2.5 hours and can be rapid charged up to 80% in just 18 minutes.

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