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Air 3S vs Flip

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Air 3S
Air 3S9.3Excellent· Top score
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Flip
Flip8.7Very good
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The short verdict

Air 3S edges it on score

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

Air 3S
9.3
Flip
8.7
Choose the Air 3S if
  • Enthusiasts who want pro-grade images in a portable drone.
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Choose the Flip if
  • Vloggers and beginners who want a safe, easy drone.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theAir 3S0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theFlip1 win
−$1,369Cheaper today$400 vs $1,769
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Live View Resolution
1080p
1080p/60fps
Performance1 difference
Internal Storage Gb
42
Yes (2GB)
Camera7 differences
Main aperture
f/1.8
f/1.7
Aperture
f/1.8
f/1.7
Camera Effective Mp
50 wide; 48 medium tele
12MP (
Camera Sensor Size
1-inch wide; 1/1.3-inch medium tele
1/1.3"
Digital Zoom
Yes (Digital: 3x/Wide & 9x/Tele)
Yes (Digital - 3x/4K & 4x/1080p)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
130
150 Mbps
Max Video Resolution
4K
4K/60fps
Design2 differences
Dimensions Folded
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm without propellers
132x66x165 mm
Takeoff Weight G
724
Less than 249 g
Connectivity1 difference
Wi-Fi 5
30 MB/s\
30 MB/s
Audio4 differences
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
10
8
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
20
13
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
10.69
MIC
10 km
8 km
General29 differences
Ads B Airsense
Yes
No
Burst Shooting
12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames
12 MP
CE
10 km
8 km
Controller Model
DJI RC 2, RC-N3
DJI RC 2, RC-N3 & Phone
Data Tier
verified-specs
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Downward
Surfaces with discernible patterns
one visual sensor and an infrared sensor, Forward: 3D Infrared Sensing System
FCC
20 km
13 km
FHD
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120\*/240\*fps
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps
Focus
0.5 m to ∞
1 m to ∞
FOV
84°
82.1°
Gnss Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Lidar
1
No
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
No
Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees
Approx. 0.5-3 km
Approx. 0.5-2 km
Max Flight Time Min
45
31min
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
21; 19 in EU
11.94
Max Service Ceiling M
6000
3000m
Measurement Range
0.5-18 m
0.3-8 m (reflectivity > 10%)
O4
10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N3)
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller: 10 MB/s
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Omnidirectional
Front/Down
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
-10°C to 40°C
Pan
-27° to 27°
-30° to +30°
Released
2024
January 14, 2024
Remote Controller
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Up to 1080p/60fps
Single Shot
12 MP and 50 MP
12 MP and 48 MP
SRRC
10 km
8 km
Timed
12 MP · 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s · 50 MP
12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 360º
ActiveTrack 4.0
Transmission System
DJI O4
OcuSync 4
Vertical Shooting
2.7K
No
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