DJI Inspire 2 w/ Zenmuse X4S

Includes

DJI Inspire 2 Quadcopter
Remote Controller w/mobile device holder
Controller GPS Module
(4) Propeller pairs
(4) Intelligent Flight Battery
Inspire 2 Charging Hub
DJI Zenmuse X4S Gimbal
Calibration Board
Carrying Case
Sandisk UHS-1 microSDXC 32GB Extreme Plus U3

Resources

Inspire 2 Manual

Inspire 2 Support Page

Inspire 2 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Inspire 2 Quick Start Guide

DJI Inspire 2 w/ Zenmuse X4S

Expected Release Date: 05/06/24

While this DJI drone option is no longer available for rent, here’s a link to our current selections.

3-axis gimbal-stabilized 24mm 4K/60 fps camera
58 mph max speed & 0-50 mph in 5 seconds
27-minute flight time from dual batteries
Drone control from up to 4.3 miles line-of-sight

The DJI Inspire 2 with X4S camera is a compact and powerful quadrotor drone that can record 4K h.265 or h.264 video through its gimbal-stabilized, 24mm equivalent camera. Key features include:

Three-Axis Gimbal-Stabilized 4K Camera. The DJI Inspire 2 is a lightweight quadcopter that can shoot DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) and UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) video in the H.264 codec at 60p and H.265 codec at 30p. While shooting in 1080p, this drone is capable of extending that up to 120fps at 100Mbps. Its photo mode offers the choice of DNG raw or JPEG images at up to 5472×3648 px. The camera’s 20MP 1-inch CMOS sensor, fast mechanical and electronic shutters, and super-smooth, 3-axis stabilized gimbal ensure maximum sharpness for photo and video capture alike.

Control Options. The Inspire 2 gives you a variety of smartphone or tablet-based drone-control options. Spotlight Pro is an advanced tracking mode unique to the Inspire 2 that utilizes the drone’s 360 degree gimbal. Subjects can be tracked regardless of the direction the I2 is currently flying. In ActiveTrack Mode, you can program the drone to track an object while keeping it in frame. TapFly Mode is improved here thanks to the dedicated 2-axis onboard FPV camera and lets you tap anywhere on the screen to smoothly change direction, all while automatically avoiding obstacles in the drones forward path. In Return to Home Mode, the Inspire 2 will adjust its own flight path to use the best, most obstacle-free route home. Finally, you can use Gesture Mode to take hands-free selfies.

Flight Modes. The Inspire 2 includes three different flight modes, one of which is bound to suit your production’s requirements. Sport Mode (S) boosts the drone’s speed to 57 mph and substantially raises its agility. Position Mode (P) activates TapFly, Active Track, and positioning features for intelligent navigation. Altitude Mode (A) disables satellite stabilization and holds the drone steady, making it perfect for experienced pilots who want to capture smoother footage.

27-Minute Maximum Flight Time. DJI reports that in lab tests with ideal conditions (read: not the places you’ll likely be using it), this drone has a twenty seven minute maximum flight time. A more realistic average is probably around twenty minutes. The Inspire 2 adds dual batteries to lessen the chance of a catastrophic battery failure and a new self-heating design improves the battery life in cold temperatures.

Drone Control From 4.3 Miles. The included Inspire 2 Remote Controller simultaneously sends control signals and receives video-transmission signals at up to 4.3 miles in ideal conditions with line of sight. This controller lets you choose between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies so that you can avoid interference and eliminate image lag. Again, DJI reports this as the maximum distance with ideal line-of-sight conditions, so your literal mileage may vary.

DJI Drone Family. The Inspire is the largest of the three DJI quadcopters that we keep. With that in mind, you’ll need a bigger takeoff and landing areas and greater skill to fly it around obstacles. If this sounds at all scary, we offer the Phantom 4 Pro that has very similar camera capabilities with a smaller footprint and the Mavic Pro which is a much less expensive and daunting first foray into the addicting world of drones.

Inspire Support and Resources. Click HERE to be swept away to DJI’s support site for the Inspire 2 drone. We’ve linked important videos and manuals in the right column of this page, but there’s a lot more to learn! Go ahead and familiarize yourself with the videos and resources on the support page so you’ll have more time to actually fly when your rental arrives.

Need to Shoot RAW? We also offer the DJI Inspire 2 Premium Combo w/ Zenmuse X5S, a more advanced version of this kit that enabled RAW shooting.

Q & A

Are there any other propeller blade options?

Yes! We now offer the DJI Quick Release High-Altitude Propellers for Inspire 2. This set features a larger propeller pitch that gives your Inspire 2 drone more propulsion force in higher altitudes with thinner air.

Are there battery preparations specific to the Inspire 2?

Yes. The Inspire 2 can’t fly with a battery pair that has a charge discrepancy greater than 13%. For best performance, you should sync batteries as pairs in the app before flying or charging. In some cases, you may need to update the firmware to successfully sync a battery pair.
If you’d like labels to indicate your battery pairs, please request them in the Special Instructions box during checkout.

Do I need DJI CineSSD memory to use this drone?

No. The X4S camera is not capable of recording to CineSSD memory.
This version of the Inspire 2 records to microSD memory cards. We include (1) Sandisk UHS-1 microSDXC 32GB Extreme Plus U3 with the rental of this drone. If you’ll be continuously shooting without enough downtime to copy over the memory card, you will likely want additional microSD memory cards.

Does the Inspire 2 offer Dual Operator Mode?

When you rent a second remote alongside an Inspire 2 drone package, you have the option to enable Dual Operator Mode. With one remote controlling the drone and the other remote controlling the gimbal and camera, this mode allows for finer control of flight-path and camera movement using a primary-and-secondary configuration.

What firmware will be installed on the drone?

We’ll update firmware as the equipment moves through our building. However, as drone firmware is updated on an almost daily basis, the user must ensure the firmware is current before flight. Without up-to-date firmware, drone functionality could be limited. Access to the internet is required to update drone firmware.

How do I update the firmware on the Inspire?

Firmware can be updated through an internet-connected computer using the supplied USB Male A by USB Male A cable. Firmware can also be updated through the app on an internet connected phone, or tablet, using the mobile device’s USB charger cable (not supplied).

What devices will fit into the controller's mobile device holder?

The mobile device holder can fit up to an iPad Air sized device (no more than 6.69 in. tall).

Is the Inspire 2 compatible with X3, X5, or X5R cameras?

No. The Inspire 2 is currently only compatible with X4S and X5S cameras.

Is this drone package capable of recording RAW and ProRes?

No. The Inspire 2 with X4S camera can only record H.264 and H.265 files to microSD cards.

Specifications

Brand	DJI
Item Type	Drone