This week the television and film industry have gathered in Las Vegas for the annual National Association of Broadcaster’s (NAB) conference, and DJI has show off two new products salted for use with Hollywood productions. The first is the all new Matrice M600 hexacopter which includes a number of leading innovations packed into a relatively small/compact frame. The main attraction with this drone is its ability to carry larger cinema cameras with ease.

Matrice M600 Hexacopter

The Matrice M600 includes a host of DJI technologies such as the LightBridge 2 video downlink system, all new A3 Flight Controller, as well as the ability to fly the newly announced Ronin-MX. The LightBridge 2 allows the user to experience a video stream at 1080p 60fps from up to 3 miles away. The all new A3 and A3 Pro flight controllers are available with up to three GPS units and three IMU’s which provide six layers of redundancy. DJI has also targeted the industrial industries such as inspections, mapping and surveying by providing the easiest and most reliable flight experience possible.

The Matrice M600 is currently available for sale for $4599.00 with preorders starting immediately. Expected delivery date is beginning of May 2016.

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Ronin-MX

DJI has also released the revised Ronin-MX three axis handheld stabilizer, the Ronin series has long been a favorite among professional cinematographers. The Ronin-MX will start at $1,599 and has the ability to fly beneath the Matrice M600 hexacopter. This gimbal system allows professionals to user cameras from manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Arri, RED, Black Magic and Sony. The Matrice M600 Hexacopter paired with the Ronin-MX can achieve flight times of up to 16 minutes when configured with a payload of 13.2 pounds. Similar to the Zenmuse series of gimbals, the Ronin-MX allows the operator to rotate the gimbal a full 360 degrees, it also allows for continuous rotation with no limitations.

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Zenmuse Gimbal Compatibility

One of the greatest features of the Matrice M600 Hexacopter is its ability to fly the entire Zenmuse camera/gimbal line, including the Zenmuse X3, X5/X5R, XT, and all Zenmuse HD gimbals. With these smaller payloads such as the Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera, the M600 can achieve flight time of up and incredible 35 minutes.