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Air 3S vs Mini 2 SE

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Air 3S
Air 3S9.3Excellent· Top score
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Mini 2 SE
Mini 2 SE8.3Very good
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The short verdict

Air 3S edges it on score

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

Air 3S
9.3
Mini 2 SE
8.3
Choose the Air 3S if
  • Enthusiasts who want pro-grade images in a portable drone.
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Choose the Mini 2 SE if
  • Beginners who want a low-cost first 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 2 SE1 win
−$1,519Cheaper today$250 vs $1,769
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Display1 difference
Live View Resolution
1080p
720p/30fps
Performance1 difference
Internal Storage Gb
42
No
Camera7 differences
Main aperture
f/1.8
f/2.8
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
Battery & charging1 difference
When Charging a Mobile Device
1.5 hours
4 hours
Design2 differences
Dimensions Folded
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm without propellers
138×81×58 mm
Takeoff Weight G
724
246g
Connectivity1 difference
USB A
5 V, 2 A
Max Voltage: 5 V; Max Current: 2 A
Audio4 differences
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
10
6
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
20
10
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
10.5
MIC
10 km
6 km
General33 differences
Ads B Airsense
Yes
No
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
12 MP · 3/5/7 frames · 50 MP
12 MP, 3 frames at 2/3 EV step
CE
10 km
6 km
Controller Model
DJI RC 2, RC-N3
RC-N1 & RC-N1C
Data Tier
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Downward
Surfaces with discernible patterns
surfaces with discernible patterns
FCC
20 km
10 km
FHD
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120\*/240\*fps
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
Focus
0.5 m to ∞
1 m to ∞
Focus Range
AF/MF
Fixed Focus
Folded (without propellers)
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm (L×W×H)
138×81×58 mm (L×W×H)
FOV
84°
83°
Gnss Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
Lidar
1
No
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
No
Low Interference
Suburb/Seaside, approx. 10-20 km
suburb/seaside, approx. 6-10 km
Max Flight Time Min
45
31min
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
21; 19 in EU
16.11
Max Service Ceiling M
6000
4000m
Medium Interference
Suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km
suburban landscape, approx. 3-6 km
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Omnidirectional
Down
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
0°C to 40°C
Pan
-27° to 27°
-20° to 20°
Released
2024
April 29, 2024
Remote Controller
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
720p/30fps
Roll
-50° to 50°
-35° to 35°
Single Shot
12 MP and 50 MP
12 MP
SRRC
10 km
6 km
Strong Interference
Urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km
urban landscape, approx. 1.5-3 km
Tilt
-135° to 70°
-110° to 35°
Timed
12 MP · 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s · 50 MP
12 MP
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 360º
No
Transmission System
DJI O4
OcuSync 2
Vertical Shooting
2.7K
No
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