DJI Inspire 1 - Still a Good Option? Especially Considering the Difficulty with Getting Batteries

Today's question is about the DJI Inspire 1. With smaller and more powerful drones available in the market, is the DJI Inspire 1 still a good option for commercial applications?

Our caller for today, Chris owns the original "Ferrari of Drones", DJI Inspire 1. Chris loves this drone, and so do we. But, with newer and more powerful drones now available in the market, is the DJI Inspire 1 a commercially viable option?

To answer Chri's question, Paul shares his own experience with the DJI Inspire 1. We share how the Inspire 1 compares to new drones in terms of specs and capabilities. Will DJI withdraw support for the Inspire 1 once it launches the Inspire 3 in 2020? And, is the Inspire 1 still a feasible option for critical applications like thermal inspections and drone mapping? For all this and much, much more, tune in to our latest show now. Thanks for the great question, Chris. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[02:14] Today's show is brought to your by the Drone U Fly-In

[07:00] Today's question is about the long-term viability of the DJI Inspire 1

[08:28] Paul shares why DJI Inspire 1 is his favorite drone to date

[09:34] Is the DJI Inspire 1 a good drone if you are working on a tight budget?

[10:10] With the DJI Inspire 3 set to launch in mid-2020, should you still buy the DJI Inspire 1?

[10:35] Will the Autel Evo 2 force DJI to revamp their Inspire series?

[10:49] Is the Zenmuse Z3 thermal camera a good option for you? What are some limitations of using a Inspire 1-Z3 combo?