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Air 3 vs Air 3S

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Air 3
Air 38.8Very good
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Air 3S
Air 3S9.3Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

Air 3S edges it on score

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

Air 3
8.8
Air 3S
9.3
Choose the Air 3 if
  • Flyers who want two focal lengths and long flights.
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Choose the Air 3S if
  • Enthusiasts who want pro-grade images in a portable drone.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theAir 31 win
−$770Cheaper today$999 vs $1,769
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Why pick theAir 3S0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Display1 difference
Live View Resolution
1080p/60fps
1080p
Performance1 difference
Internal Storage Gb
Yes (8GB)
42
Camera5 differences
Main aperture
f/1.7
f/1.8
Camera Effective Mp
12MP (
50 wide; 48 medium tele
Camera Sensor Size
1/1.3"
1-inch wide; 1/1.3-inch medium tele
Digital Zoom
Yes (Digital: 3x/Wide & 9x/Tele)
Yes (Digital: 3x/Wide & 9x/Tele)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
150 Mbps
130
Max Video Resolution
4K/100fps
4K
Battery & charging
Battery Port
12-17.2 V, 3.5 A
12-17.2 V, 3.5 A
Design2 differences
Dimensions Folded
207x100.5x91.1 mm
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm without propellers
Takeoff Weight G
720g
724
Audio
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
10
10
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
20
20
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
12
General11 differences
Controller Model
RC-N2, DJI RC 2, RC-N3
DJI RC 2, RC-N3
Data Tier
catalog-summary
verified-specs
Gnss Systems
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
Lidar
No
1
Max Flight Time Min
46min
45
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
21
21; 19 in EU
Max Service Ceiling M
6000m
6000
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Front/Back/Lateral/Upward/Down
Omnidirectional
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
-10°C to 40°C
Released
July 25, 2023
2024
Transmission System
OcuSync 4
DJI O4
Vertical Shooting
Yes
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