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Mavic 3 Classic vs Neo
Quick take: The Mavic 3 Classic has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Neo 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 | Mavic 3 ClassicDJI · 2022 | NeoDJI · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,049 | £145Best |
| Resolution | 20.0MPBest | 12.0MP |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8–11) | Fixed lens (14 mm-eq f/2.8) |
| Take-off weight | 895 g | 135 gBest |
| Fly without registering | No — 250 g or more | Yes — under 250 g |
| Flight time | 46 minBest | 18 min |
| Wind resistance | 12.0 m/sBest | 8.0 m/s |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | No obstacle sensing |
| Video link | O3+ | O4 |
| Range | 8.0 kmBest | 6.0 km |
| Top speed | 21.0 m/sBest | 16.0 m/s |
| Cameras | 1 · variable aperture | 1 |
| HDR / log / 10-bit | HDR, log | Standard colour only |
| RAW stills | Yes | Not supported |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | Not supported |
| Gimbal | 3-axis | 1-axis |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | Subject tracking, return-to-home |
| Storage | 8 GB built in + microSD slot | 22 GB built in |
| Controller in the box | None (drone only) | None (app / phone) |
| FPV | Not an FPV drone | Not an FPV drone |
| Folds | Yes | Fixed arms |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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