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Air 3 vs Air 3S

Quick take: The Air 3S has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Air 3S is the most affordable.

22 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Air 3DJI · 2023Air 3SDJI · 2024
Price £1,079 with Fly More Combo£899Best
Resolution 48.0MP50.0MPBest
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (24 + 70 mm-eq)Fixed lens (24 + 70 mm-eq)
Take-off weight 720 gBest724 g
Fly without registering No — 250 g or moreNo — 250 g or more
Flight time 46 minBest45 min
Wind resistance 12.0 m/s12.0 m/s
Obstacle sensing OmnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Video link O4O4
Range 10.0 km10.0 km
Top speed 21.0 m/s21.0 m/s
Cameras 2, tele up to 3.0×2, tele up to 3.0×
HDR / log / 10-bit HDR, log, 10-bitHDR, log, 10-bit
RAW stills YesYes
Vertical shooting Not supportedNot supported
Gimbal 3-axis3-axis
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-homeSubject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home
Storage 8 GB built in + microSD slot42 GB built in + microSD slot
Controller in the box DJI RC-N2DJI RC-N3
FPV Not an FPV droneNot an FPV drone
Folds YesYes

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