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DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic wins on price, weight and flight time.

Spec DJI Mavic 3 ProDJI Mavic 3 Classic
Price$2,199 $1,469 cheaper
Released2023-05-10 2022-11-02
Weight958 g 895 g lighter
Flight time43 min 46 min longer
Max speed75.6 km/h 75.6 km/h
Max range15 km (FCC) 15 km (FCC)
Camera4/3" Hasselblad CMOS 20MP (wide) + 1/2" 48MP (3×) + 1/2" 12MP (7×) 4/3" Hasselblad CMOS, 20 MP, f/2.8–f/11
Video5.1K/50fps, 4K/120fps, Apple ProRes 422 HQ 5.1K/50fps, 4K/120fps, D-Log M
Obstacle avoidanceOmnidirectional APAS 5.0 Omnidirectional APAS 5.0
Wind resistanceLevel 6 (33 mph) Level 6 (33 mph)
GNSS / GPSGPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo
Dimensions (folded)230 × 100 × 91 mm (folded) 221 × 96.3 × 90.5 mm (folded)
Charging time95 min (65W 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 Mavic 3 Pro or DJI Mavic 3 Classic: which is better?

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic wins on price, weight and flight time.

Which is cheaper, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro or the DJI Mavic 3 Classic?

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic is the cheaper of the two at $1,469, versus $2,199 for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro.

Which has longer flight time, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro or the DJI Mavic 3 Classic?

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has the longer rated flight time (46 min), compared with 43 min for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. Real-world endurance is typically 20-30% lower.