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Air 3 vs Inspire 3

Quick take: The Air 3 has the highest resolution at 48MP; the Air 3 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 · 2023Inspire 3DJI · 2023
Price £1,079 with Fly More ComboBest£13,419
Resolution 48.0MPBest45.0MP
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (24 + 70 mm-eq)DJI DL
Take-off weight 720 gBest3995 g
Fly without registering No — 250 g or moreNo — 250 g or more
Flight time 46 minBest28 min
Wind resistance 12.0 m/s14.0 m/sBest
Obstacle sensing OmnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Video link O4O3 Pro
Range 10.0 kmBest7.0 km
Top speed 21.0 m/s26.1 m/sBest
Cameras 2, tele up to 3.0×1
HDR / log / 10-bit HDR, log, 10-bitlog, 10-bit
RAW stills YesYes
Vertical shooting Not supportedNot supported
Gimbal 3-axis3-axis
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-homeWaypoints, return-to-home
Storage 8 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box DJI RC-N2DJI RC Plus
FPV Not an FPV droneNot an FPV drone
Folds YesFixed arms

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