DJI's need for speed landed the Chinese manufacturer in the danger zone.
Less than a month after introducing its Inspire 2 drone, the company has retracted earlier promises of super-speedy acceleration and impressive velocity.
Aimed at high-end video creators, the ready-to-fly aerial platform was expected to accelerate to 50 mph in four seconds, and reach a top speed of 67 mph.
"After further optimization and testing of various components of the craft, camera gimbal and propulsion system, our engineers have revised those specifications," DJI said in an announcement.
The Inspire 2 is now tipped to accelerate to 50 mph in five seconds, and reach a peak speed of 58 mph.
"These changes are necessary to ensure speed does not compromise video quality and stability," the company said.
Boasting an HD video transmission system, 360-degree rotating gimbal, and 4K camera, the Inspire 1 launched last year with an eye toward professional aerial videographers.
The second-generation model, however, improves on DJI's platform with a revised image processing system (to record at up to 5.2K), a dual battery design (for up to 27 minutes of flight time), and self-heating technology (to keep it flying in low temperatures).
Priced at $2,999, the Inspire 2 also features multiple intelligent flight modes and an upgraded video transmission feature, as well as a control range of more than 4 miles.
"We believe the Inspire 2 is the world's most powerful and versatile aerial platform for professional filmmakers and content creators," according to DJI. "However, we realize this small change in specifications may be significant to those who want to push their visions to the limit."
Folks who pre-ordered the next-gen drone, expecting certain specifications that are no longer available, may request a full refund from DJI and its authorized resellers.
For more, see PCMag's review of the DJI Inspire 2.