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Air 3S vs Flip

Quick take: The Air 3S has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Flip 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 3SDJI · 2024FlipDJI · 2025
Price £899£295Best
Resolution 50.0MPBest48.0MP
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (24 + 70 mm-eq)Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/1.7)
Take-off weight 724 g249 gBest
Fly without registering No — 250 g or moreYes — under 250 g
Flight time 45 minBest31 min
Wind resistance 12.0 m/sBest10.7 m/s
Obstacle sensing OmnidirectionalForward only
Video link O4O4
Range 10.0 kmBest8.0 km
Top speed 21.0 m/sBest12.0 m/s
Cameras 2, tele up to 3.0×1
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, return-to-home
Storage 42 GB built in + microSD slot2 GB built in + microSD slot
Controller in the box DJI RC-N3DJI RC-N3
FPV Not an FPV droneNot an FPV drone
Folds YesYes

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