DJI Air 3

Superb image quality from a versatile double camera ; Long battery life ; User-friendly flight controls and safety features ; Smaller and cheaper than a Mavic Classic

Significantly larger and heavier than the Air 2S ; Weight class limits where it can be flown in the UK

A sizeable improvement on the already impressive Air 2S, the DJI Air 3 has marathon battery life and omnidirectional obstacle sensors, which take almost all the stress out of flying. That said, its most transformative new feature by far is the double...

Dual cameras ; Excellent wind resistance ; Generous 46-minute flight time ; Already excellent safety features improved further

C1 European rating ; Fixed aperture is bad news for ND filter users ; Large protruding camera likely to suffer in case of accidents

The Air 3 is a significant upgrade on the Air 2S released in 2021, and its pricing makes it a good all-rounder option for anyone flying the Mini 3 Pro but wishing for better wind resistance, as well as a 3x zoom and features such as Waypoint Flight; if...

Excellent dual camera system ; Long, stable flights ; Improved video downlink ; 4K 100fps slow motion ; Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance

Lower video resolution than the Air 2S ; Not compatible with existing controllers

The long-awaited Air 3 brings dual-camera versatility outside of the Mavic series for the first time. It flies excellently, captures stunning images and remains fairly compact. It's sure to be the sweet spot for a lot of people.

Two high-quality cameras on board. Pro-grade HLG and D-Log M color profiles available. Simple flight controls. Excellent battery life. Omnidirectional obstacle sensors.

Larger and heavier than the DJI Air 2S it replaces. Flight restricted in the UK.

Wide-angle and mid-telephoto camera stack ; Sharp 4K footage with standard, flat, or HDR color profiles ; Gimbal-stabilized cameras with 60-degree upward tilt ; All-around obstacle avoidance ; Hyperlapse, slow-motion, and waypoint flight features ;...

Fixed-aperture lenses ; Requires FAA registration ; Meager 8GB of internal storage

The midrange DJI Air 3 drone is a smooth operator thanks to its versatile wide-angle and telephoto cameras, fantastic obstacle avoidance sensors, and lengthy battery life.

3x telephoto camera adds flexibility ; Good image quality from both cameras ; Waypoint functionality ; Relatively quiet ; Good value ; Occusync 4 image transmission ; 46 minute battery life

Smaller sensor than the DJI Air 2S ; Gimbal cover is a step backwards

Stunning dual cameras ; Easy to fly ; Lots of safety features ; Long flight time

Only 8GB internal storage

The DJI Air 3 is one of the best and most versatile drones the company has produced with amazing cameras, excellent battery life and outstanding safety features. The DJI Air 3 is one of the best and most versatile drones the company has produced with...