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DJI Air 3S vs DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The DJI Air 3S wins on price, weight and range.

Spec DJI Air 3SDJI Mavic 3 Classic
Price$1,099 cheaper$1,469
Released2024-10-01 2022-11-02
Weight720 g lighter895 g
Flight time46 min 46 min
Max speed75.6 km/h 75.6 km/h
Max range20 km (FCC) longer range15 km (FCC)
CameraCMOS 1", 50 MP (wide) + CMOS 1/1.3", 50 MP (3× tele) 4/3" Hasselblad CMOS, 20 MP, f/2.8–f/11
Video4K/60fps HDR, 4K/120fps, D-Log M, HLG 5.1K/50fps, 4K/120fps, D-Log M
Obstacle avoidanceOmnidirectional APAS 5.0 Omnidirectional APAS 5.0
Wind resistanceLevel 7 (38 mph) Level 6 (33 mph)
GNSS / GPSGPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo
Dimensions (folded)207 × 100 × 84 mm (folded) 221 × 96.3 × 90.5 mm (folded)
Charging time58 min (35W charger) 95 min (65W charger)

Specs from manufacturer data. Rated figures; real-world performance varies. Green tag marks the measurable advantage.

Frequently asked questions

DJI Air 3S or DJI Mavic 3 Classic: which is better?

The DJI Air 3S wins on price, weight and range.

Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Mavic 3 Classic?

The DJI Air 3S is the cheaper of the two at $1,099, versus $1,469 for the DJI Mavic 3 Classic.