DJI Mavic 3 Classic
DJI · Released November 2, 2022

Mavic 3 Classic

DJI's Mavic 3 Classic keeps the Mavic 3's Four Thirds camera but drops the telephoto for a lower price.

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9.3/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Mavic 3 Classic if you want the Mavic 3's main camera for less: reviewers praised its sharp Four Thirds Hasselblad camera, 5.1K video, impressive obstacle avoidance, long flight time and lots of manual control. Skip it if you want zoom, because it drops the Mavic 3's telephoto lens. It's still expensive, real battery life is shorter than claimed, and there's no ProRes.

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Buying decision

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Buy the Mavic 3 Classic if you want the Mavic 3's main camera for less: reviewers praised its sharp Four Thirds Hasselblad camera, 5.1K video, impressive obstacle avoidance, long flight time and lots of manual control. Skip it if you want zoom, because it drops the Mavic 3's telephoto lens. It's still expensive, real battery life is shorter than claimed, and there's no ProRes.

Best for

Photographers who want a big sensor without paying for a zoom lens.

Not for

Buyers who need telephoto reach.

Main strengthFour Thirds Hasselblad camera
Main weaknessNo telephoto lens
Reasons to buy
Four Thirds Hasselblad camera
5.1K video
Strong obstacle avoidance
Long flights
Reasons to avoid
No telephoto lens
Still expensive
Battery life below the claim
Measured view9.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

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Live View Resolution
1080p@60fps
Max Video Resolution
5.1K/50fps (17:9)
Camera Effective
20MP
Camera Sensor Size
Micro 4/3
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
8
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
15
Max Wind Resistance Mps
12
Sku
CP.MA.00000597.02
Manufacturer Sku
CP.MA.00000597.02
Gtin
6,941,565,948,427
Internal Storage
Yes (8GB)
Release Date
November 2, 2022
Lens Equivalent
0.94 in (24 mm)
Dimensions Folded
221×96.3×90.3 mm
Takeoff Weight G
895g
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Mpn
CP.MA.00000597.02
Ean
6941565948427,6941565947673,6941565947598
Source Id
dji-mavic-3-classic
Companion App
DJI Fly
Controller Model
RC-N1, DJI RC (RM330) & DJI RC Pro (RM510)
Transmission System
OcuSync 3+
Lidar
No
Vertical Shooting
Yes
Digital Zoom
Yes (3x Digital *only in video mode)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
200 Mbps
Focus Range
AF/MF
Aperture
f/2.8–f/11
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Front/Back/Lateral/Upward/Down
Obstacle Sensing
Yes
Ads B Airsense
Yes
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 5.0
Gnss Systems
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
19
Max Flight Time Min
46min
Lights
Yes (Dual LED)
Max Service Ceiling M
6000m
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
Data Tier
catalog-summary
Type
Consumer camera drone
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