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Mavic 3 Pro vs Air 3S

DJI Mavic 3 ProDJI
Mavic 3 Pro

2023 · $2,199 today

8675
DJI Air 3SDJI
Air 3S

2024 · $1,099 today

8680
CameraFlight timeRangeStability & avoidancePortabilityValue
Mavic 3 ProAir 3S

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Mavic 3 Pro is better

  • Main Sensor: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad vs 1-inch CMOS(4.0× more)
  • Tele Zoom: 7x hybrid zoom vs 1-inch 3x medium tele(2.3× more)
  • Video Resolution: 5.1K vs 4K/60fps HDR(27% more)

Why Air 3S is better

  • Max Range: 20 km vs 15 km(33% more)
  • Weight: 724 g vs 958 g(32% less)
  • Max Flight Time: 45 min vs 43 min(5% more)

Verdict

Air 3S leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecMavic 3 ProAir 3S
Camera
Main Sensor4/3 CMOS Hasselblad1-inch CMOS
Tele Zoom7x hybrid zoom1-inch 3x medium tele
Video Resolution5.1K4K/60fps HDR
Flight Performance
Max Flight Time43 min45 min
Max Range15 km20 km
Max Speed47 mph47 mph
Design
Weight958 g724 g
Obstacle SensingOmnidirectionalOmnidirectional