DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone with DJI RC Review
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The DJI Mavic 3 Pro solidifies its position as the top choice for serious aerial cinematographers, primarily due to its innovative triple-camera system. While it shares the same excellent airframe and flight characteristics as its siblings, the Pro model's true value lies in its photographic versatility. The main Hasselblad Micro Four Thirds sensor continues to deliver benchmark-setting image quality, but the addition of a capable 70mm medium telephoto and an improved 166mm telephoto lens unlocks creative possibilities, like parallax and compression, that are simply not possible with a single-camera drone.
This added capability, however, comes at a significant cost, positioning the Mavic 3 Pro as a specialized professional tool rather than a general-purpose upgrade. The price premium and a slight reduction in maximum flight time compared to other Mavic 3 models are important considerations. For many creators, the Mavic 3 Classic, which features the exact same superb main camera, will offer a much more sensible balance of performance and price. But for the professional who can directly monetize the unique perspectives offered by the dual telephoto lenses, the Mavic 3 Pro is an unparalleled creative machine that remains the king of the prosumer drone market.
- Versatile and unique triple-camera system (24mm, 70mm, 166mm)
- Superb image quality from the main 4/3 Hasselblad sensor
- Unmatched flight stability and performance
- Excellent creative flexibility with multiple focal lengths
- Long flight time of up to 43 minutes
- Often bundled with the excellent DJI RC controller
- Significant price premium over other Mavic 3 models
- Telephoto lenses may be superfluous for many users
- Slightly shorter battery life than the standard Mavic 3
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About this product
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone with DJI RC offers filmmakers enhanced control with its tri-camera system, including a 70mm f/2.8 medium telephoto lens. It features an impressive 24mm Hasselblad wide-angle lens with 5.1K resolution and a 166mm telephoto lens with upgraded f/3.4 aperture and 60 fps for smoother video. This drone also boasts O3+ long-range transmission, up to 43 minutes of flight, and omnidirectional sensing with APAS 5.0 for safe flight.
Specs
- Remote Id
- Yes
- Photo Modes
- Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB), Burst Shooting, Interval, Single Shot
- Aircraft I O
- 1x USB-C (Data, Power, Service)
- Control Method
- Included Transmitter
- Propeller Size
- 9.4x5.3"
- Sensing System
- Omnidirectional with Infrared Enhancement
- Weight Takeoff
- 2.1 lb / 958 g
- Transmitter I O
- 1x USB-C (Data, Power), 1x USB-C (Expansion)
- Wide Camera Lens
- 24mm-Equivalent, f/2.8 Lens (84° FoV)
- Wide Camera Zoom
- 3x Digital
- Number Of Cameras
- 3 (Cannot Be Used Simultaneously)
- Maximum Hover Time
- 37 Minutes
- Maximum Tilt Angle
- 35°
- Shutter Speed Wide
- 1/8000 to 8 Seconds (Photo/Video)
- Wide Camera Sensor
- 20 MP, 4/3"-Type CMOS Sensor
- Maximum Flight Time
- 43 Minutes
- Transmission System
- OcuSync 3.0+ (O3+)
- Maximum Ascent Speed
- 17.9 mph / 28.8 km/h
- Operating Conditions
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Standard Camera Lens
- 70mm-Equivalent, f/2.8 Lens (35° FoV)
- Standard Camera Zoom
- 7x Digital
- Gimbal Number Of Axes
- 3: Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan)
- Maximum Descent Speed
- 13.4 mph / 21.6 km/h
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS
- Telephoto Camera Lens
- 166mm-Equivalent, f/3.4 Lens (15° FoV)
- Telephoto Camera Zoom
- 28x Digital
- Shutter Speed Standard
- 1/8000 to 2 Seconds (Photo/Video)
- Standard Camera Sensor
- 48 MP, 1/1.3"-Type CMOS Sensor
- Transmitter Dimensions
- 6.6 x 4.9 x 2.5" / 16.8 x 12.4 x 6.3 cm
- Flight Battery Capacity
- 5000 mAh / 77 Wh
- Maximum Wind Resistance
- 26.8 mph / 43.1 km/h
- Shutter Speed Telephoto
- 1/8000 to 2 Seconds (Photo/Video)
- Telephoto Camera Sensor
- 12 MP, 1/2"-Type CMOS Sensor
- Flight Battery Chemistry
- Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO2)
- Gimbal Follow Speed Tilt
- 100°/s
- Maximum Horizontal Speed
- 47 mph / 75.6 km/h
- Still Image Support Wide
- Up to 20 MP (DNG / JPEG)
- Transmitter Battery Type
- Built-In Lithium-Ion (5000 mAh)
- Aircraft Internal Storage
- 8 GB
- Maximum Take Off Altitude
- 3.7 Miles / 6 km
- Maximum Operating Distance
- 9.3 Miles / 15 km
- Gimbal Mechanical Range Yaw
- 46° (-23 to 23°)
- Wide Minimum Focus Distance
- 3.3' / 1 m
- Aircraft Rotor Configuration
- Quadcopter
- Flight Battery Configuration
- 4 S / 17.6 V
- Gimbal Mechanical Range Roll
- 100° (-50 to 50°)
- Still Image Support Standard
- Up to 48 MP (DNG / JPEG)
- Transmitter Built In Display
- 5.5" (1920 x 1080) Touchscreen LCD, 700 nits/ cd/m2
- Gimbal Controllable Range Yaw
- 10° (-5 to 5°)
- Gimbal Mechanical Range Pitch
- 190° (-140 to 50°)
- Maximum Video Resolution Wide
- Up to 5.1K at 50 fps / 1080p at 200 fps / DCI 4K at 120 fps / UHD 4K at 120 fps
- Still Image Support Telephoto
- Up to 12 MP (DNG / JPEG)
- Gimbal Controllable Range Pitch
- 125° (-90 to 35°)
- Standard Minimum Focus Distance
- 9.8' / 3 m
- Telephoto Minimum Focus Distance
- 9.8' / 3 m
- Maximum Video Resolution Standard
- Up to 1080p at 60 fps / DCI 4K at 60 fps
- Transmitter Operating Temperature
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Maximum Video Resolution Telephoto
- Up to 1080p at 60 fps / UHD 4K at 60 fps
- Gimbal Stabilization Accuracy Motion
- ±0.003°
- Iso Sensitivity Range Photo All Cameras
- 100 to 6400
- Iso Sensitivity Range Video All Cameras
- 100 to 6400 (Extended: 800 to 12,800)
- Gimbal Stabilization Accuracy Motionless
- ±0.001°
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