DJI Product History Timeline (Drones, Gimbals, Cameras, & More)
See also: DJI Drone Sensor Size Comparison Page
I was doing an internet search for a consolidated timeline of DJI product releases over the past few years because I was curious about how often they come out with new drones, gimbals, and cameras. I couldn't really find any page that had a consolidated list... all I could find with product release dates was their news archive. So, I went ahead and while I was "relaxing" and watching a movie one evening, compiled a list of (most of?) DJI's product releases of interest since July 2012 based on their press release archive. The dates in this list link to the corresponding announcements on DJI's website. If I missed any drones, cameras, or gimbals, feel free to email me and provide the corresponding link to their press release archive, and I will update the list. I'll try to keep this list up to date as new products are announced in the future.
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Enjoy!
Feb 10, 2012 - "Flame Wheel" F330 ARF Kit
Feb 15, 2012 - "Flame Wheel" F550 ARF Kit
Jul 25, 2012 - S800
Jul 26, 2012 - Zenmuse Z15 Camera Gimbal
Jan 7, 2013 - Phantom
Jul 2, 2013 - S800 EVO
Sep 4, 2013 - A2 Multi-Rotor Flight Controller
Sep 13, 2013 - DJI Zenmuse Z15-GH3 3-axis Gimbal
Oct 28, 2013 - Phantom 2 Vision
Nov 22, 2013 - Zenmuse Z15-5D 3-axis Gimbal
Dec 16, 2013 - Phantom 2
Jan 20, 2014 - Phantom FC40
Feb 24, 2014 - S1000
Mar 24, 2014 - Zenmuse H3-3D for Drones
Apr 7, 2014 - Phantom 2 Vision+
May 9, 2014 - Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC
Jun 25, 2014 - Ronin
Jul 16, 2014 - Zenmuse Z15-GH4 (HD)
Aug 4, 2014 - S900
Sep 18, 2014 - Zenmuse Z15-5D III (HD)
Oct 23, 2014 - S1000+
Nov 13, 2014 - Inspire 1
Jan 7, 2015 - 3-axis gimbal for Sony A7 cameras
Jan 19, 2015 - H4-3D gimbal
Apr 9, 2015 - Phantom 3 (Professional & Advanced)
Aug 5, 2015 - Phantom 3 Standard
Sep 11, 2015 - Zenmuse X5 & X5R
Oct 8, 2015 - Osmo
Nov 27, 2015 - Agras MG-1
Jan 5, 2016 - Phantom 3 4K
Mar 2, 2016 - Phantom 4
Apr 17, 2016 - Matrice 600
Jul 14, 2016 - Zenmuse Z3
Nov 10, 2016 - Matrice 600 Pro
Nov 16, 2016 - Phantom 4 Pro
Feb 26, 2017 - Matrice 200 Series
Mar 28, 2017 - Agras MG-1S & MG-1P
Apr 13, 2017 - Phantom 4 Advanced
Aug 24, 2017 - Mavic Pro Platinum
Aug 24, 2017 - DJI Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian
Nov 7, 2017 - DJI Wind 4 and DJI Wind 8
Nov 22, 2017 - DJI Goggles Racing Edition (RE)
Jan 8, 2018 - Tello (Collaboration between Ryze Tech, DJI, and Intel)
May 8, 2018 - Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Edition
Oct 29, 2018 - Mavic 2 Enterprise
Jan 8, 2019 - DJI Smart Controller
Feb 21, 2019 - Matrice 200 Series V2
Jul 31, 2019 - DJI Digital FPV Ecosystem
Sep 25, 2019 - P4 Multispectral (Based on Phantom 4 Design)
Dec 30, 2019 - Zenmuse XT S (Thermal imaging camera for enterprise)
See Also: Megapixels vs. Sensor Size: Can the Mavic Air 2 Beat the Phantom 4 Pro?
May 7, 2020 - Zenmuse H20 Series
Oct 15, 2020 - DJI RS 2 (part of the Ronin series)
Oct 15, 2020 - DJI RSC 2 (part of the Ronin series)
Nov 5, 2020 - DJI Mini 2 (Amazon)- From DJI’s website: “Just how light is DJI Mini 2? At less than 249 g, it weighs about as much as an apple and fits in the palm of your hand. Compact and convenient, Mini 2 is your ideal travel companion, transforming how you capture your favorite memories.”
Dec 15, 2020 - Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
Mar 2, 2021 - DJI FPV - From the DJI Press Release: “DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched an entirely new type of drone with an intuitive, immersive flight experience never available until now. DJI FPV combines the first-person view and high-speed performance of racing drones, the cinematic camera sweep of traditional drones, the safety and transmission technology of DJI’s leading consumer drones, and an optional innovative single-handed motion controller that allows pilots to control the drone with just hand movements. DJI FPV creates a new drone category, and opens up new worlds of possibilities for content creators and drone fans from beginners to experts alike.”
Apr 15, 2021 - DJI Air 2S (Amazon)- From the DJI Press Release: “The DJI Air 2S is the first drone of its size to capture 20-megapixel still images or video in 5.4K with a new one-inch sensor that was previously available only on larger, less agile drones. DJI continues to enable the effortless creation of imaginative content with the new MasterShots feature. This advanced feature uses automatic flight path planning to set the drone’s course while recording video. Upon completion of the flight, DJI Air 2S automatically merges the footage under one theme to create an eye-catching video.
DJI Air 2S’s 31 minutes of maximum flight time and four-way directional obstacle sensors let the pilot focus on the shot while the drone’s safety systems warn when obstacles are getting close. APAS 4.0 is the most advanced autopilot system on any DJI drone and when turned on, seamlessly maneuvers around objects autonomously. O3, DJI’s third iteration of OcuSync, brings the most reliable transmission technology in the drone market to this portable, foldable drone so users know their connection is stable. The upgraded FocusTrack mode includes a suite of programmed modes like Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0 and Point of Interest 3.0 that easily mimic the focus, control and movement of a professional video operator.”
See Also: DJI Air 2S Review: Has DJI Finally Created a Superior Successor to the Phantom 4 Pro??
Sep 8, 2021 - DJI OM 5 - From the DJI Press Release: “DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches DJI OM 5, a powerful yet easy-to-operate solution to help users effortlessly elevate their smartphone content creation. The latest addition to the popular Osmo Mobile series, the DJI OM 5 smartphone stabilizer has been upgraded with a new phone clamp and compact design complete with a built-in extension rod, and is smaller and lighter than any of its predecessors. Surpassing the possibilities of a traditional smartphone stabilizer, DJI OM5 features DJI’s industry-leading 3-axis stabilization technology, a brand new ShotGuides feature, and improved ActiveTrack 4.0. Available in two new beautiful eye-catching colors, Sunset White and Athens Grey, DJI OM 5 helps users capture ultra-steady, unique video content with just a few taps.”
Oct 20, 2021 - Ronin 4D with Zenmuse X9-8K and Zenmuse X9-6K Combos
Oct 27, 2021 - DJI Action 2 (Amazon)- From the DJI Press Release: “DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today reimagines what an action camera can do with the new DJI Action 2. The interchangeable and adaptive magnetic design opens new vistas to make every video compelling, with unique tools to frame, shoot, and monitor a camera, featuring DJI’s unparalleled expertise in stabilization systems. DJI Action 2 is smaller, more versatile, and more powerful than its predecessor, giving everyone the tools and the confidence to capture life’s adventures in crystal-clear 4K.”
Nov 4, 2021 - DJI Mavic 3 (Amazon)- From the DJI Press Release: “Mavic 3 is redesigned from tip to tail as worthy of the Mavic series’ reputation as the world’s best and most popular drones. From its 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera and 28x hybrid zoom camera, to its omnidirectional obstacle sensors with a maximum 200-meter range, [1] to its redesigned batteries that provide up to 46 minutes of flight time, Mavic 3 provides unprecedented flight performance and a peerless content creation experience. Its upgraded hardware and software can process 5.1K video at 50 frames per second in supple and nuanced color with heightened low-light sensitivity, and support 4K/120fps for higher-quality results for slow-motion footage. An enhanced Mavic 3 Cine edition offers Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding for richer video processing, with an internal 1TB SSD onboard for high-speed data storage.”
See Also: DJI Mavic 3 vs. DJI Air 2S - Image Quality Tests, Comparison and Review
Mar 21, 2022 - DJI Zenmuse H20N
May 10, 2022 - DJI Mini 3 Pro (Amazon) - From the DJI Press Release: “DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces DJI Mini 3 Pro, its most powerful lightweight and portable camera drone. Weighing less than 249 grams to be policy-friendly in many regions and countries, it delivers advanced features like 4K/60fps video, ActiveTrack, tri-directional obstacle sensing, and 90° gimbal rotation to shoot high-quality vertical imaging for social media, all while extending its flight time to well over 30 minutes. DJI Mini 3 Pro empowers users everywhere to fly mini, create big.”
Jun 15, 2022 - DJI RS 3 & RS 3 Pro
Aug 25, 2022 - DJI Avata (Amazon)
Sep 14, 2022 - Osmo Action 3 (Amazon)
Sep 22, 2022 - Osmo Mobile 6 (Amazon)
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Tello (by Ryze Tech, uses DJI & Intel technology)