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Air 3S vs Mini 2

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

Comparing 2 products
Air 3S
Air 3S9.3Excellent· Top score
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Mini 2
Mini 29.0Excellent
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The short verdict

Air 3S edges it on score

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

Air 3S
9.3
Mini 2
9.0
Choose the Air 3S if
  • Enthusiasts who want pro-grade images in a portable drone.
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Choose the Mini 2 if
  • Casual flyers who want a cheap, simple 4K 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 theMini 21 win
−$1,519Cheaper today$250 vs $1,769
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Live View Resolution
1080p
720p/30fps
Performance1 difference
Internal Storage Gb
42
No
Camera6 differences
Main aperture
f/1.8
f/2.8
Camera Effective Mp
50 wide; 48 medium tele
12MP
Camera Sensor Size
1-inch wide; 1/1.3-inch medium tele
1/2.3”
Digital Zoom
Yes (Digital: 3x/Wide & 9x/Tele)
Yes (4x Digital - 1080p)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
130
100 Mbps
Max Video Resolution
4K
4K/30fps
Design2 differences
Dimensions Folded
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm without propellers
138×81×58 mm
Takeoff Weight G
724
Less than 249 g
Audio3 differences
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
10
6
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
20
10
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
10.5
General16 differences
Ads B Airsense
Yes
No
Controller Model
DJI RC 2, RC-N3
RC-N1 & Smart Controller
Data Tier
verified-specs
catalog-summary
Focus Range
AF/MF
Fixed Focus
Gnss Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
Lidar
1
No
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
No
Max Flight Time Min
45
31min
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
21; 19 in EU
16.11
Max Service Ceiling M
6000
4000m
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Omnidirectional
Down
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
0°C to 40°C
Released
2024
November 5, 2020
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 360º
No
Transmission System
DJI O4
OcuSync 2
Vertical Shooting
2.7K
No
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