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Quick take: The Mavic 3 Classic has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Avata 2 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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| Specification | Avata 2DJI · 2024 | Mavic 3 ClassicDJI · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £359Best | £1,049 |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.0MPBest |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | Fixed lens (12 mm-eq f/2.8) | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8–11) |
| Take-off weight | 377 gBest | 895 g |
| Fly without registering | No — 250 g or more | No — 250 g or more |
| Flight time | 23 min | 46 minBest |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | 12.0 m/sBest |
| Obstacle sensing | No obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional |
| Video link | O4 | O3+ |
| Range | 10.0 kmBest | 8.0 km |
| Top speed | 27.0 m/sBest | 21.0 m/s |
| Cameras | 1 | 1 · variable aperture |
| HDR / log / 10-bit | log, 10-bit | HDR, log |
| RAW stills | Not supported | Yes |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | Not supported |
| Gimbal | 1-axis | 3-axis |
| Intelligent flight | Return-to-home | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home |
| Storage | 46 GB built in + microSD slot | 8 GB built in + microSD slot |
| Controller in the box | None (goggles + controller sold separately) | None (drone only) |
| FPV | Yes | Not an FPV drone |
| Folds | Fixed arms | Yes |
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