Head to head · 2 products

Air 2S vs Mini 3

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 products
Air 2S
Air 2S9.4Excellent· Top score
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Mini 3
Mini 38.2Very good
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The short verdict

Air 2S edges it on score

The Air 2S leads overall; pick the Mini 3 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Air 2S
9.4
Mini 3
8.2
Choose the Air 2S if
  • Photographers who want a big sensor in a compact drone.
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Choose the Mini 3 if
  • First-time pilots on a budget who want good photos.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theAir 2S0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theMini 31 win
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Live View Resolution
1080p/30fps
720p/30fps
Performance1 difference
Internal Storage Gb
Yes (8GB)
Yes (1.2GB)
Camera7 differences
Main aperture
f/2.8
f/1.7
Camera Effective Mp
20MP
12MP (NO Quad Bayer mode)
Camera Sensor Size
1"
1/1.3"
Digital Zoom
Yes (8x Digital - 1080p)
Yes (4x Digital - 1080p)
Lens Equivalent Mm
0.87 in (22 mm)
0.94 in (24 mm)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
150 Mbps
100 Mbps
Max Video Resolution
5.4K/30fps
4K/30fps
Design2 differences
Dimensions Folded
180×97×77 mm
145×90×62 mm
Takeoff Weight G
595g
248g
Audio2 differences
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
8
6
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
12
10
Max Wind Resistance Mps
10.69
10.69
General12 differences
Ads B Airsense
Yes
No
Controller Model
RC-N1, Smart Controller & DJI RC Pro
RC-N1, RM330 (DJI RC)
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
No
Max Flight Time Min
31min
38min/51min (Extended Batt.)
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
19
16.11
Max Service Ceiling M
5000m
4000m
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Front/Back/Upward/Down
Down
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
-10°C to 40°C
Released
April 15, 2021
December 9, 2022
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 4.0
No
Transmission System
OcuSync 3
OcuSync 2
Vertical Shooting
No
Yes

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