DJI
DJI Mavic 3
- Takeoff Weight
- 895g
- Flight Time
- 46min
- Camera Sensor
- Micro 4/3
- Video
- 5.1K/50fps (17:9)
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Drones
DJI Mavic 3 vs DJI Air 3
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
DJI Air 3 leads on more comparable scored specifications.
DJI Air 3 wins because it has an advantage in takeoff weight (720g), an advantage in maximum horizontal speed (21 m/s), and an advantage in maximum transmission distance (fcc) (20 km).
Why it wins
Why DJI Air 3 wins
- an advantage in takeoff weight (720g)
- an advantage in maximum horizontal speed (21 m/s)
- an advantage in maximum transmission distance (fcc) (20 km)
Buy DJI Mavic 3 if
- You want more camera flexibility for photos and video.
Buy DJI Air 3 if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Personal fit
Which one should you buy?
Longer published maximum flight time from the available manufacturer data.
Stronger published camera and video specifications from the available manufacturer data.
Safety capability data is incomplete or tied; verify the exact sensing directions and limitations.
Lower published takeoff weight from the available manufacturer data.
Category score
Where each product wins
Flight Performance
DJI Mavic 3
0
DJI Air 3
1
Camera
DJI Mavic 3
2
DJI Air 3
0
Safety
DJI Mavic 3
0
DJI Air 3
0
Transmission
DJI Mavic 3
0
DJI Air 3
1
Portability
DJI Mavic 3
0
DJI Air 3
1
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 | DJI Air 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | November 4, 2021 | July 25, 2023 |
| Drone Type The product's listed drone type specification or capability. | Consumer camera drone | Consumer camera drone |
| Product Description The product's listed product description specification or capability. | — | DJI Air 3 - Double Up - DJI United Kingdom |
| Airframe | ||
| Takeoff Weight The product's takeoff weight, measured in g. |
895g
|
720g
|
| Dimensions Folded The product's listed dimensions folded specification or capability. | 221×96.3×90.3 mm | 207x100.5x91.1 mm |
| Operating Temperature The product's listed operating temperature specification or capability. | -10°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C |
| Maximum Wind Resistance The product's maximum wind resistance, measured in m/s. |
12 m/s
|
12 m/s
|
| Maximum Service Ceiling The product's maximum service ceiling, measured in m. | 6000m | 6000m |
| Lights The product's listed lights specification or capability. | Yes (Dual LED) | Yes (Single LED) |
| Flight Performance | ||
| Maximum Flight Time The product's maximum flight time, measured in min. |
46min
|
46min
|
| Maximum Horizontal Speed The product's maximum horizontal speed, measured in m/s. |
19 m/s
|
21 m/s
|
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Gnss Systems The product's listed gnss systems specification or capability. | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Tracking Modes The product's listed tracking modes specification or capability. | ActiveTrack 5.0 | ActiveTrack 360º |
| ADS-B AirSense Whether the product supports or includes ads-b airsense. | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle Sensing Whether the product supports or includes obstacle sensing. | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle Sensing Directions The product's listed obstacle sensing directions specification or capability. | Front/Back/Lateral/Upward/Down | Front/Back/Lateral/Upward/Down |
| Camera & Imaging | ||
| Aperture The product's listed aperture specification or capability. | f/2.8–f/11 | f/1.7 |
| Camera Sensor Size The product's listed camera sensor size specification or capability. | Micro 4/3 | 1/1.3" |
| Camera Resolution The product's camera resolution, measured in MP. |
20MP
|
12MP (48MP Quad Bayer)
|
| 35 mm Equivalent Lens The product's 35 mm equivalent lens, measured in mm. | 24mm | 24mm |
| Focus Range The product's listed focus range specification or capability. | AF/MF | AF/MF |
| Max Video Resolution The product's listed max video resolution specification or capability. | 5.1K/50fps (17:9) | 4K/100fps |
| Maximum Video Bitrate The product's maximum video bitrate, measured in Mbps. |
200 Mbps
|
150 Mbps
|
| Digital Zoom The product's listed digital zoom specification or capability. | Yes (7x Optical/28x Digital) | Yes (Digital: 3x/Wide & 9x/Tele) |
| Vertical Shooting Whether the product supports or includes vertical shooting. | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission & FPV | ||
| Transmission System The product's listed transmission system specification or capability. | OcuSync 3+ | OcuSync 4 |
| Maximum Transmission Distance (FCC) The product's maximum transmission distance (fcc), measured in km. |
15 km
|
20 km
|
| Maximum Transmission Distance (CE) The product's maximum transmission distance (ce), measured in km. | 8 km | 10 km |
| Live View Resolution The product's listed live view resolution specification or capability. | 1080p@60fps | 1080p/60fps |
| Battery & Storage | ||
| Internal Storage The product's internal storage, measured in GB. | Yes (8GB) | Yes (8GB) |
| Controller & Software | ||
| Controller Model The product's listed controller model specification or capability. | RC-N1, DJI RC (RM330) & DJI RC Pro (RM510) | RC-N2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3 |
| Controls & Smart Features | ||
| Companion App Verified companion app for this exact product variant. | DJI Fly | DJI Fly |
| Navigation & Detection | ||
| Lidar Whether the product supports or includes lidar. | No | No |
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DJI Mavic 3
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