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Viltrox Unlocks Full Imaging Ecosystem for Creators for Black Friday

Viltrox is pleased to announce exclusive sitewide savings on the company’s acclaimed LAB, Pro, EVO, Air, Raze, and EPIC lenses, plus lighting and monitoring products, celebrating a decade of innovation in imaging technology. These special Black Friday prices will only be available from November 20th to December 1st, 2025.

As the festive season approaches, Viltrox invites creators worldwide to embrace the spirit of creativity and storytelling with its Black Friday 2025 Sale. Featuring 20% price reductions across all categories, from premium autofocus lenses to compact lighting and monitoring systems, the event continues Viltrox’s mission: to make professional imaging tools accessible to every creator. The Viltrox ecosystem spans the entire creative process from capture to creation, and supports major mounts including Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, DJI DL, and PL.

 

LAB / Pro / EVO / Air Series: Autofocus lenses for every vision

Designed for photographers and hybrid creators, the Viltrox LAB, Pro, EVO and Air series of lenses cover the full focal range, with fast F1.2 / F1.4 / F1.8 apertures, and more. They offer superb optical performance and color accuracy across E, Z, and X mounts.

 

Viltrox’s LAB Series are flagship lenses that deliver exceptional sharpness, refined color rendition, and robust build quality for professional demands.

 

The Pro Series is built for hybrid shooters, combining fast apertures, consistent AF, and solid reliability across diverse shooting conditions.

 

The Viltrox EVO Series are compact, performance-driven lenses that balance portability and image quality – ideal for creators on the move.

 

The Air Series are Viltrox’s most lightweight, stylish, and intuitive lenses. They’re perfect for travel, lifestyle, and everyday photography.

 

Raze Series – Precision Autofocus Lenses for DJI Systems

Custom-designed for DJI Ronin 4D and Inspire 3, the Raze Series brings Viltrox’s renowned autofocus technology into aerial and cinematic production. The Raze Series includes 16mm / 24mm / 28mm / 35mm / 50mm / 85mm F1.8 and 90mm F3.5, offering cinematic rendering and consistent focus performance for aerial cinematography and gimbal workflows.

 

EPIC Series: 1.33× Anamorphic lenses for cinematic storytelling

Engineered for professional filmmakers, the EPIC Series covers 25mm / 35mm / 50mm / 65mm Macro / 75mm / 100mm / 135mm, all in PL mount, delivering the signature anamorphic 1.33× aspect ratio. The EPIC series produces rich flares, smooth focus transitions, and true widescreen depth, all combined to capture stories with cinematic emotion and scale.

 

Lighting and monitoring systems

Complementing its lens lineup, Viltrox offers compact camera flashes, portable LED lights and color-accurate HD field monitors – empowering creators to refine exposure, lighting, and tone control at every stage of production.

 

Beyond discounts – Empowering creativity

Viltrox’s Black Friday campaign goes beyond seasonal offers. It’s a celebration of creative freedom – a reminder that great storytelling starts with the right tools. With products that merge precision engineering, design simplicity, and creator-centered usability, Viltrox continues to empower visual artists worldwide to see beyond the ordinary.

 

More details and how to buy

Black Friday Promotion Period: November 20th – December 1st, 2025

20% price reduction across all Viltrox products

Available at Viltrox.com and from authorized retailers worldwide

https://viltrox.com/?ref=orbetcnl

Viltrox’s AF 90mm F3.5 Lens for the DJI Inspire 3

Viltrox, a global leader in optical imaging innovation, is proud to announce its first-ever aerial lens – the Viltrox AF 90mm F3.5 with a native DL (DJI-compatible) mount, designed exclusively for the DJI Inspire 3 drone. This milestone in lens development builds upon Viltrox’s renowned reputation in ground-based photography and cinematography systems – and further emphasizes Viltrox’s commitment to the aerial imaging field.

The AF 90mm F3.5 DL features a native DL mount, for seamless integration into DJI’s professional aerial ecosystem. As Viltrox’s first 90mm lens – and the first 90mm telephoto lens for aerial cinematography – it delivers a unique mid-telephoto view with strong spatial compression and smooth subject separation, expanding creative options for drone filmmakers.

“We see this lens not just as a product, but as a declaration: Viltrox is now in the air,” said Kahn Wang, Director of Marketing at Viltrox, “We’ve spent years empowering photographers on the ground – and now we’re excited to also support creators looking for altitude, reach, and new perspectives.”

Designed for Flight, Engineered for Precision
Purpose-built for aerial use, this 90mm F3.5 lens strikes a fine balance between optical performance, lightweight construction, and gimbal compatibility. The lightweight 170g design assists with gimbal balance and flight performance.

Designed to work flawlessly with the DJI Inspire 3’s gimbal, this lens delivers sharp, stabilized images, even in demanding flight conditions.

Key design priorities for the Viltrox AF 90mm F3.5 DL include an optimized lightweight build for perfect balance with DJI Inspire 3 gimbals, and a robust structure engineered to withstand aerial vibrations. The lens delivers smooth focus control and edge-to-edge sharpness, ensuring professional results in demanding flight conditions.

Enriching the DJI Inspire 3’s Lens Ecosystem
As the DJI Inspire 3 continues to redefine what’s possible with drone cinematography, Viltrox is alongside, expanding user options with an optical tool tailored for mid-telephoto lens storytelling. The new AF 90mm F3.5 extends the lens options available to aerial directors, DPs, and content creators who aim to push their visual narratives even further.

Viltrox’s Strategic Leap into Aerial Imaging
This new product only marks the beginning of Viltrox’s innovation in air-based optical systems. From mirrorless mounts, and now to cinematic drone setups, the company is committed to building a complete image-making ecosystem – one that knows no limits and bridges ground and sky seamlessly.

Empowering Creators Everywhere
The Viltrox AF 90mm F3.5 DL isn’t just a new lens – it’s a total new perspective. Now, Viltrox is inviting inspired creators to explore altitude, compression, and cinematic depth in ways that were never before possible with aerial cinematography systems.

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More details and how to buy
For more information, please visit:

Viltrox Offical Store: https://geni.us/90dl_pr

Amazon Store:

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHQBPTV8

EU: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FHQBPTV8

MSRP: US$ 499 / EU: €568 / UK £489

How far can a drone fly?

Drones have become very popular and are no longer reserved only for photographers. Now, many private homes own a drone because of its amazing filming abilities in the air. Drone range is the distance a drone can fly from the operator while still working properly. Those ranges are not always accurate when it comes to theory and real-life but they do give you an idea of how much your drone can fly. Drone range can vary from model to model and you want to pay attention to that info if the distance is an important factor for you when purchasing a drone.

There is also a law regulation that requires that you keep your drone in sight at all times for safety measures. Some drones can get to the distance of 5-8km which is great but can you keep it in sight that far away? More expensive drones come with a bigger available distance but you usually can’t utilize them without breaking the law regulations.

Obstacles and drones

You also need to consider the obstacles that may weaken the signal between drones and GPS satellites. Those could significantly shorten the previously indicated distance. What happens in this situation is the signal between drone and operator is lessened which can lead to a loss of a relationship. To prevent this from happening you need to do a thorough research of the environment that you’re gonna use your drone in. Check if there are any mountains that might interfere with the signal. Are there any trees that might affect your sight? You need to make sure that you can do this process safely and not end up with your drone running into the water or a three, or hurting someone.

Transmission system

If you wondered if a transmission system can affect a drone’s flying space, the answer is yes. If relations are weak between your drone control, GPS, and a drone itself there will be a significant impact on the flying space. The problem is that the drone will already fly a certain distance before alarming you that the signal is weak. If this happens return your drone. If you don’t it may happen that the drone flies off on itself or drop from the sky.

The controller range and safety

While toy drones won’t be able to fly a length of the football field, mid-ranged drones can get to 0.4km allowing you a good visual. The high-end drones allow you to fly your drone from 2.5 to 5km which is a notably bigger range than mid-ranged drones.

When you fly your drone to such a distance, it doesn’t matter if the drone can keep in contact that much, but if you can keep the visual? This is important because of the safety issues. At that distance, you won’t be able to tell if the drone is properly following your commands and you could even mix it up with a bird. The lack of a fantastic visual automatically means that safety regulations are not honored. You could endanger animals, humans, vehicles, and buildings. That is why FFA tips exist. Not to get fun away from you but to keep you and the rest of the location safe.

If you’re wondering why do they even exist then if we can’t fly them to that distance? Well, it’s because there are many professional uses for the drones and those are controlled by certified and accredited pilots. They can apply to FAA to run beyond visual line of sight.

Also, they would have the flight planned upfront so that visual is not necessary. That’s specifically often done for the agriculture fields, mapping, etc. For package shipping as a business in development, drone route is also automated with flight preparations.

Why should you choose a high-end drone for private purposes? Well, usually people do this because of the fact that longer rangeability ensures a good signal, no transmission problems, and better responsivity even on the nearer range.

What can happen when a drone gets out of the range?

Two types of drone ranges are the video signal range and the control range.

The control range drone will be able to fly since it works on a 2.4GHz range, while the live video input drone runs on a 5.8GHz range. With a live video drone, your movie feed will shed. After that, you will lose the screen connection and won’t be able to see the live video any longer. But remember that drones can still respond to your controls so just keep going without panicking.

If you don’t have a clear location with no obstacles or pre-planned flight, we suggest that you press the “return to house button” to avoid drone infraction or damaging buildings and vehicles, or even hurting people. Since you won’t have a video visual of your drone, any of these situations can happen in a diverse location. You can also return your drone a bit so you can pick up the movie feed again.

Some GPS drones have a failsafe built-in option that allows your drone to automatically come back home. In some situations, the drone will hover in the air which will give you the opportunity to come closer and regain control signal.

Another situation that may happen is that the drone lands down which is great unless it’s flying over the water or difficult to access location. The worst scenario is that your drone flies off and crashes into something. This can also happen when the drone is returning home over terrain with lots of obstacles.

Increasing your drone’s range

Here are several ideas you can try to increase your drone range:

Using FCC limits instead of the CE limitations (Europe)

Buy a better antenna for your controller or use an antenna extender

Use a more robust receiver for your drone

Purchase a range extender

Conclusion

When purchasing a drone don’t just focus on the bigger range but pay attention to safety measures and quality of the materials used for making a drone. Keep in mind that the usage of drones with installed cameras over private properties is forbidden.

Also, important to know is that radar can detect any communication type drone as well as the pre-programmed ones. FAA can track your drone and check the license plate number. It has access to your drone’s location, the direction of flight, and flying speed. If you want to use your drone in closed spaces, we recommend using an indoor DJI. If you are not quite sure what to look for when purchasing the drone for inside use, here you can find a nice selection of indoor DJI drone.