DJI Mavic 3 Drone Review
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The DJI Mavic 3 series has firmly established itself as a benchmark for what a prosumer drone can be. Across the lineup, the core strength is the phenomenal main camera, built around a large 4/3-inch sensor that delivers image quality previously unseen in a drone of this size. This single feature justifies much of the hype, producing stunningly detailed stills and video that elevate it far beyond typical consumer models. Combined with DJI's polished flight experience, including robust obstacle avoidance and impressive battery life, the Mavic 3 provides a powerful and reliable aerial platform.
The evolution of the series into distinct models like the Classic and the Pro has been a smart move. The Mavic 3 Classic wisely offers the incredible main camera at a more accessible price for those who do not need extra telephoto capabilities. For professionals who require maximum versatility, the Mavic 3 Pro's triple-camera system is a genuine game-changer, offering a range of useful focal lengths without compromising quality. While the telephoto lens on the original, non-Pro model was a notable weak point, the Pro version corrects this with a far more capable and integrated system. This family of drones isn't for casual flyers or beginners, but for serious creators, it represents the pinnacle of portable aerial imaging.
- Exceptional image and video quality from the main 4/3 sensor camera
- Versatile and powerful triple-camera system on the Pro model
- Excellent flight time, up to 43 minutes
- Comprehensive omnidirectional obstacle avoidance
- Stable, reliable, and easy-to-control flight performance
- Multiple models (Classic, Pro) to suit different needs and budgets
- High price point, particularly for the Pro and Cine versions
- Original Mavic 3's secondary telephoto lens is underwhelming
- Can be complex for users new to advanced drones
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About this product
The DJI Mavic 3 Drone is DJI's flagship drone featuring a dual-camera setup within a 3-axis gimbal. It includes a 20MP wide-angle camera with a 4/3" CMOS by Hasselblad and a 12MP telephoto camera with a 1/2" CMOS, 4K video capabilities, and 28x hybrid zoom. This drone supports up to 46 minutes of flight time and has an omnidirectional obstacle sensing system for collision-free flight.
Specs
- Zoom
- Telephoto: 4x Digital
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Weight
- 2.0 lb / 895 g (Takeoff)
- Bluetooth
- No
- Remote ID
- Yes
- Photo Modes
- Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB), Single Shot
- Aircraft I/O
- 1x USB-C (Data, Power)
- Battery Type
- Built-In (5200 mAh)
- Follow Speed
- Tilt: 100°/s
- Camera System
- Standard: 20 MP, 4/3"-Type CMOS Sensor with 24mm-Equivalent, f/2.8 Lens (84° FoV); Telephoto: 1/2"-Type CMOS Sensor with 162mm-Equivalent, f/4.4 Lens (15° FoV)
- Shutter Speed
- Standard: 1/8000 to 8 Seconds (Photo/Video); Telephoto: 1/8000 to 2 Seconds (Photo/Video)
- Battery Weight
- 11.8 oz / 335.5 g
- Control Method
- Included Transmitter with Smartphone/Mobile Device
- Number Of Axes
- 3: Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan)
- Propeller Size
- 9.4x5.3"
- Rotation Range
- Controllable Range: Yaw (Pan): 10° (-5 to 5°); Pitch (Tilt): 125° (-90 to 35°)
- Sensing System
- Omnidirectional with
- Transmitter I/O
- 1x USB-C (Power)
- Battery Capacity
- 5000 mAh / 77 Wh
- Internal Storage
- In Aircraft Body: 8 GB; In Remote/Transmitter: 32 GB
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
- Hovering Accuracy
- Vision Positioning: Vertical: ±0.3' / 0.1 m, Horizontal: ±1.0' / 0.3 m; High-Precision Positioning System: Horizontal: ±1.6' / 0.5 m; GNSS: Vertical: ±1.6' / 0.5 m
- Number Of Cameras
- 2
- Transmitter Power
- 2.4 G: 26 dBm (FCC), 20 dBm (CE, MIC, SRRC); 5.8 G: 26 dBm (FCC, SRRC), 14 dBm (CE)
- Maximum Hover Time
- 40 Minutes
- Maximum Tilt Angle
- 35°
- Charger Input Power
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2 A
- Maximum Flight Time
- 46 Minutes
- Operating Frequency
- 2.4 GHz (2.400 to 2.484); 5.8 GHz (5.725 to 5.850)
- Rotor Configuration
- Quadcopter
- Still Image Support
- Standard: Up to 20.8 MP (DNG / JPEG); Telephoto: Up to 12 MP (JPEG)
- Built-In Video Light
- No
- Charging Temperature
- 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
- Maximum Ascent Speed
- 17.9 mph / 28.8 km/h
- Battery Configuration
- 4 S / 15.4 V
- ISO Sensitivity Range
- Standard: Photo/Video: 100 to 6400; Telephoto: Photo/Video: 100 to 6400
- Maximum Descent Speed
- 13.4 mph / 21.6 km/h
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes, Required: Android & iOS
- Operating Temperature
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Charger Output Voltage
- 5 V, 2 A; 5 V, 5 A; 9 V, 5 A; 12 V, 5 A; 15 V, 4.3 A; 20 V, 3.2 A
- Maximum Charging Power
- 17.6 V
- Media/Memory Card Slot
- In Aircraft Body: microSDXC Only; In Remote/Transmitter: microSDXC Only
- Minimum Focus Distance
- Standard: 3.3' / 1 m; Telephoto: 9.8' / 3 m
- Stabilization Accuracy
- ±0.007°
- Maximum Wind Resistance
- 26.8 mph / 43.1 km/h
- Maximum Angular Velocity
- 200°/s (Pitch)
- Maximum Horizontal Speed
- 47 mph / 75.6 km/h
- Maximum Video Resolution
- Standard: Up to 5.1K at 50 fps / 1080p at 200 fps; Telephoto: Up to UHD 4K at 30 fps
- Maximum Take-Off Altitude
- 3.7 Miles / 6 km
- Maximum Operating Distance
- 9.3 Miles / 15 km
- Mobile Device Compatibility
- Devices up to 3.4" / 86 mm Wide and 0.4" / 10.2 mm Thick
- 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: 26.8 mph / 12 m/s, Field of View: 90° (Horizontal) / 103° (Vertical); 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); 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); 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); 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)
- Flight Battery Operating Temperature
- 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
- Remote Controller Operating Temperature
- 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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