DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone with DJI RC Remote Controller Review
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DJI has made a brilliant strategic move with the Mavic 3 Classic. By removing the telephoto lens from the original Mavic 3, the company created what is arguably the most compelling high-end drone for the majority of creators. This model retains the single most important feature: the superb 4/3 Hasselblad main camera. The result is a drone that delivers flagship-level image quality and professional video specifications at a price point that is far more attainable for serious enthusiasts and working professionals. It is not an entry-level drone, but a smartly streamlined professional tool.
The performance is, for all practical purposes, identical to its more expensive sibling when shooting with the main camera. You get the same exceptional dynamic range, stellar low-light performance, and the flexibility of 10-bit color for post-production. The flight characteristics, obstacle avoidance, and impressive battery life are also carried over, providing a secure and reliable experience in the air. Paired with the DJI RC controller, which has a built-in screen, the package feels complete and professional right out of the box. Unless your specific workflow demands the versatility of a telephoto lens, this is the Mavic 3 to get.
- Retains the flagship 4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- Professional-grade video specs including 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps
- More accessible price point than other Mavic 3 models
- Excellent flight time and robust omnidirectional obstacle avoidance
- Bundled DJI RC controller with built-in screen is a huge plus
- No secondary telephoto lens
- Still a significant investment for hobbyists or beginners
- Larger and heavier than drones in the Mini series
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About this product
The DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone with DJI RC Remote Controller offers professional-quality aerial imaging with a 20MP 4/3" CMOS Hasselblad sensor. It can record 4K video at 60 fps, up to 5.1K at 50 fps, and 4K slow-motion at 120 fps, complemented by a 10-bit D-Log Color Profile and Hasselblad's Natural Color Solution.
Specs
- Zoom
- 3x Digital
- Remote ID
- Yes
- Photo Modes
- Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB), Burst Shooting, Interval, Single Shot
- Aircraft I/O
- 1x USB-C (Data, Power, Service)
- GNSS Support
- GPS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Camera System
- Standard 4/3"-Type CMOS Sensor with Lens (84° FoV)
- Shutter Speed
- 1/8000 to 8 Seconds (Photo/Video)
- Control Method
- Included Transmitter
- Propeller Size
- 9.4x5.3"
- Sensing System
- Omnidirectional with Infrared Enhancement
- Transmitter I/O
- 1x USB-C (Data, Power), 1x USB-C (Expansion)
- Built-In Display
- 5.5" (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen LCD, 700 nits/ cd/m2
- Weight (Takeoff)
- 31.6 oz / 895 g
- Number Of Cameras
- 1
- Clean Video Output
- No
- Maximum Hover Time
- 40 Minutes
- Maximum Tilt Angle
- 35°
- Maximum Flight Time
- 46 Minutes
- Rotor Configuration
- Quadcopter
- Still Image Support
- Up to 20 MP (DNG / JPEG)
- Transmission System
- OcuSync 3.0+ (O3+) 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz
- Charger Power Rating
- 65 W
- Maximum Ascent Speed
- 17.9 mph / 28.8 km/h
- Operating Conditions
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Flight Battery Weight
- 0.7 lb / 335.5 g
- Gimbal Number Of Axes
- 3: Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan)
- ISO Sensitivity Range
- Photo/Video: 100 to 6400 (Extended: 800 to 12,800)
- Maximum Descent Speed
- 13.4 mph / 21.6 km/h
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS, App Name: DJI Fly
- Charger Output Voltage
- 5 V, 5 A; 9 V, 5 A; 12 V, 5 A; 15 V, 4.3 A; 20 V, 3.25 A
- Flight Battery Capacity
- 5000 mAh / 77 Wh
- Maximum Wind Resistance
- 26.8 mph / 43.1 km/h
- Flight Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
- Hovering Accuracy (GNSS)
- Vertical: ±1.6' / 0.5 m, Horizontal: ±1.6' / 0.5 m
- Maximum Angular Velocity
- 200°/s
- Maximum Horizontal Speed
- 47 mph / 75.6 km/h
- Maximum Video Resolution
- Up to 5.1K at 50 fps / 1080p at 200 fps / DCI 4K at 120 fps / UHD 4K at 120 fps
- Maximum Take-Off Altitude
- 3.7 Miles / 6 km
- Transmission Power (2.4G)
- 26 dBm (FCC) / 20 dBm (CE/MIC/SRRC)
- Transmission Power (5.8G)
- 26 dBm (FCC) / 23 dBm (SRRC) / 14 dBm (CE)
- Gimbal Follow Speed (Tilt)
- 100°/s
- Maximum Operating Distance
- 9.3 Miles / 15 km
- Overall Dimensions (Folded)
- 3.8 x 3.6 x 8.7" / 96.3 x 90.3 x 221.0 mm
- Flight Battery Configuration
- 4 S / 15.4 V
- Gimbal Mechanical Range (Yaw)
- 54° (-27 to 27°)
- Gimbal Stabilization Accuracy
- ±0.007°
- Overall Dimensions (Unfolded)
- 11.1 x 4.2 x 13.7" / 283.0 x 107.7 x 347.5 mm
- Gimbal Mechanical Range (Roll)
- 90° (-45 to 45°)
- Remote Controller Battery Type
- Built-In Lithium-Ion (5200 mAh)
- Gimbal Controllable Range (Yaw)
- 10° (-5 to 5°)
- Gimbal Mechanical Range (Pitch)
- 235° (-135 to 100°)
- Gimbal Controllable Range (Pitch)
- 125° (-90 to 35°)
- Flight Battery Charging Temperature
- 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
- Internal Storage (In Aircraft Body)
- 8 GB
- Sensing System Capabilities (Upward)
- Measurement Range: 0.7 to 32.8' / 0.2 to 10 m, Max Speed: 13.4 mph / 6 m/s, Field of View: 100° (Front-to-Back) / 90° (Side-to-Side)
- Flight Battery Maximum Charging Power
- 17.6 V
- Sensing System Capabilities (Forward)
- Measurement Range: 1.6 to 65.6' / 0.5 to 20 m, Detection Range: 1.6 to 656.2' / 0.5 to 200 m, Max Speed: 33.6 mph / 15 m/s, Field of View: 90° (Horizontal) / 103° (Vertical)
- Sensing System Capabilities (Lateral)
- Measurement Range: 1.6 to 82.0' / 0.5 to 25 m, Max Speed: 33.6 mph / 15 m/s, Field of View: 90° (Horizontal) / 85° (Vertical)
- Hovering Accuracy (Vision Positioning)
- Vertical: ±0.3' / 0.1 m, Horizontal: ±1.0' / 0.3 m
- Sensing System Capabilities (Backward)
- Measurement Range: 1.6 to 52.5' / 0.5 to 16 m, Max Speed: 26.8 mph / 12 m/s, Field of View: 90° (Horizontal) / 103° (Vertical)
- Sensing System Capabilities (Downward)
- Measurement Range: 1.0 to 59.1' / 0.3 to 18 m, Max Speed: 13.4 mph / 6 m/s, Field of View: 130° (Front-to-Back) / 160° (Side-to-Side)
- Remote Controller Operating Temperature
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Media/Memory Card Slot (In Aircraft Body)
- microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
- Media/Memory Card Slot (In Remote/Transmitter)
- microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
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