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Mavic Air vs Mini 3 Pro
Quick take: The Mini 3 Pro has the highest resolution at 48MP; the Mavic Air is the most affordable.
21 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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| Specification | Mavic AirDJI · 2018 | Mini 3 ProDJI · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 48.0MPBest |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Mount | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8) | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/1.7) |
| Take-off weight | 430 g | 249 gBest |
| Fly without registering | No — 250 g or more | Yes — under 250 g |
| Flight time | 21 min | 34 minBest |
| Wind resistance | 10.5 m/s | 10.7 m/sBest |
| Obstacle sensing | Forward, backward and downward | Forward, backward and downward |
| Video link | Wi-Fi | O3 |
| Range | 2.0 km | 8.0 kmBest |
| Top speed | 19.0 m/sBest | 16.0 m/s |
| Cameras | 1 | 1 |
| HDR / log / 10-bit | — | HDR |
| RAW stills | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | Yes |
| Gimbal | 3-axis | 3-axis |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, return-to-home | Subject tracking, return-to-home |
| Storage | 8 GB built in + microSD slot | microSD slot |
| Controller in the box | Standard remote controller | DJI RC-N1 |
| FPV | Not an FPV drone | Not an FPV drone |
| Folds | Yes | Yes |
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