Autel
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
2017
70
/ 100
From $699
VS
DJI Inspire 3 · Base wins by 26
DJI
DJI Inspire 3 · Base
2023
96
/ 100
From $16,499
Specdex verdict
DJI Inspire 3 · Base takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Autel X-Star Premium · Base lands at 70 and DJI Inspire 3 · Base at 96. That puts DJI Inspire 3 · Base ahead by 26 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Autel X-Star Premium · Base if…
- ✓Professional or purpose-specific
- ✓Modular payloads (enterprise)
- ✓Cinematic capture (cine models)
Pick DJI Inspire 3 · Base if…
- ✓Professional or purpose-specific
- ✓Modular payloads (enterprise)
- ✓Cinematic capture (cine models)
Autel X-Star Premium · Base 70
vs 96 DJI Inspire 3 · Base
Score breakdown
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
70 camera 70
flight 88
stability 90
features 68
DJI Inspire 3 · Base
96 camera 96
flight 88
stability 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Autel X-Star Premium · Base | DJI Inspire 3 · Base |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 | 2023 |
Autel X-Star Premium · Base
Pros
- +Professional or purpose-specific
- +Modular payloads (enterprise)
- +Cinematic capture (cine models)
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Regulatory complexity for commercial use
- −Limited flight time on pro rigs
DJI Inspire 3 · Base
Pros
- +Professional or purpose-specific
- +Modular payloads (enterprise)
- +Cinematic capture (cine models)
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Regulatory complexity for commercial use
- −Limited flight time on pro rigs
FAQ: Autel X-Star Premium · Base vs DJI Inspire 3 · Base
Which is better, Autel X-Star Premium · Base or DJI Inspire 3 · Base? +
DJI Inspire 3 · Base scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 26. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Autel X-Star Premium · Base worth the price? +
At $699, Autel X-Star Premium · Base delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Inspire 3 · Base worth the price? +
At $16,499, DJI Inspire 3 · Base delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does Autel X-Star Premium · Base or DJI Inspire 3 · Base last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.