Mavic 3 Classic vs Air 3S
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Mavic 3 Classic is better
- Main Sensor: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad vs 1-inch CMOS(4.0× more)
- Video Resolution: 5.1K vs 4K/60fps HDR(27% more)
- Max Flight Time: 46 min vs 45 min(higher)
Why Air 3S is better
- Tele Zoom: 1-inch 3x medium tele vs None(3.0× more)
- Max Range: 20 km vs 15 km(33% more)
- Weight: 724 g vs 895 g(24% less)
Verdict
Air 3S leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Mavic 3 Classic | Air 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main Sensor | 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad● | 1-inch CMOS |
| Tele Zoom | None | 1-inch 3x medium tele● |
| Video Resolution | 5.1K● | 4K/60fps HDR |
| Flight Performance | ||
| Max Flight Time | 46 min● | 45 min |
| Max Range | 15 km | 20 km● |
| Max Speed | 47 mph | 47 mph |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 895 g | 724 g● |
| Obstacle Sensing | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |