Rent the DJI Inspire 3 (with RAW License) in Canada — DJI’s flagship aerial cinema platform, built around the full-frame Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera. With the RAW License included, you get a true cinema workflow in the sky, plus the precision flight features demanding productions rely on. Key points:
Integrated full-frame Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera with dual native ISO and DJI’s DCCS colour
RAW License included — records CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes RAW up to 8K
RTK centimetre-level positioning; Waypoint Pro and 3D Dolly for repeatable moves
360° gimbal pan with 80° tilt boost; dual-operator control; DJI DL-mount lenses (18-75mm)
Our thoughts
The Inspire 3 is one of the most capable aerial cinema platforms you can rent — the full-frame X9-8K Air plus the RAW License give you footage that genuinely cuts together with ground-based cinema cameras. With RTK precision, repeatable flight modes and dual-operator control it’s built for serious productions; just note you’ll need a valid drone licence and insurance to rent it (see Special requirements below).
DRONE LICENSE REQUIRED: You will be required to provide a copy of your Basic or Advanced Canadian drone pilot license, or foreign operator permit, prior to dispatch. Flying in national parks, provincial parks, and other protected areas is not permitted unless you have permits from the relevant authorities.
INSURANCE REQUIRED: You will be required to provide a copy of your own insurance coverage for the full replacement value in order receive this item. You will need to have Canada Camera Rentals listed as "Additional Insured" on your policy, which will be verified with the insurer prior to dispatch. Once you have booked your rental, we will be in touch with insurance requirements.
Q&A
Yes — this rental includes DJI’s RAW License, giving you both CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes RAW recording. That means true RAW capture up to 8K for maximum grading latitude, so the drone’s footage matches high-end cinema cameras in post.
Yes. The Inspire 3 weighs well over 250g, so you must hold a valid drone pilot certificate from Transport Canada. A Basic Pilot Certificate covers some operations, but flying in controlled airspace, near people, or in complex environments typically requires an Advanced Certificate and appropriate permissions. See Special requirements above — we verify this before dispatch.
No — the Inspire 3 is supplied with the airframe, X9-8K Air camera and RAW License, plus batteries, chargers and controller (see the Included tab). Lenses are rented separately so you can choose the focal lengths that suit your shoot, from the 18mm wide to the 75mm. We can add them to your order.
Either — you can fly and control the camera from one controller for simpler jobs. For complex moves, dual-operator mode lets one person concentrate on flying while a second controls the gimbal and framing. Add a second RC Plus 3 controller for dual-operator shoots.
Absolutely — with full-frame 8K RAW, wide dynamic range and a professional codec set, it’s well suited to high-end broadcast, commercial, documentary and feature work, including productions with strict delivery or platform-approval specs.
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