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Air 3S vs Mini 3

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

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

Air 3S edges it on score

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

Air 3S
9.3
Mini 3
8.2
Choose the Air 3S if
  • Enthusiasts who want pro-grade images in a portable 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 3S0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theMini 31 win
−$1,369Cheaper today$400 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
Yes (1.2GB)
Camera6 differences
Main aperture
f/1.8
f/1.7
Camera Effective Mp
50 wide; 48 medium tele
12MP (NO Quad Bayer mode)
Camera Sensor Size
1-inch wide; 1/1.3-inch medium tele
1/1.3"
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
145×90×62 mm
Takeoff Weight G
724
248g
Audio3 differences
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
10
6
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
20
10
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
10.69
General14 differences
Ads B Airsense
Yes
No
Controller Model
DJI RC 2, RC-N3
RC-N1, RM330 (DJI RC)
Data Tier
verified-specs
catalog-summary
Gnss Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
Lidar
1
No
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
No
Max Flight Time Min
45
38min/51min (Extended Batt.)
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
-10°C to 40°C
Released
2024
December 9, 2022
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 360º
No
Transmission System
DJI O4
OcuSync 2
Vertical Shooting
2.7K
Yes
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