Love the idea of the interchangeable cameras, the airframe in the Mavic 3 is super versatile…I would buy several versions of the cameras when I can’t really afford to buy several full versions of the airframe just go get additional cameras.
I think your idea of interchangeable cameras is great. That is the reason I still have the drones I have. I cannot justify the purchase of a new machine every time they come out with one. Besides, who wants to carry around two or three drones every time they go out. I might upgrade from my 2S if they had that.
Billy, have you ever heard about AUTEL? Is an airframe with exchangeable gimbals appeared long before DJI, also with camera quality over DJI in term of clarity... :)))))))
The biggest problem for those across the pond is the weight has increased with the pro over 900 grams and put it into another class. So it requires them to to have more qualifications to fly near buildings or people. I got the pro with the rc pro controller as I needed to upgrade from my mini 2.
Exactly. In Europe you need to stay at least 20m away from people with this new one, making it practically useless in all but remote places, while other drones can be used in urban environments. BIG drawback
I am SOOO hyped! As a full time real estate photographer in an area where I shoot lots of vineyards and large acreages, the 24mm, 70mm, and 166mm are going to be so sick. I was so disappointed when the original M3 launched and I knew there was going to be a telephoto lens...but to my dismay it was 166mm. WAYYY too zoomed in. I use the M3 and LOVE it. Amazing drone. Can't wait to have that 70mm lens. Although personally I think perfection would be 24mm, 40mm, and 70mm. Don't really find myself using the 166mm too often at all. The compression on it gives way to lots of sun heat waves and weird visibility issues at a distance. And to get shots of homes or anything at all on the 166mm you have to go like 500-2000ft back. M3 Pro delivers tomorrow! Let's go
I had very little resistance to upgrading to the Mavic 3 Pro. Got it yesterday and just as so many have said the 70mm is superb. That you can track on it and even Hyperlapse with it? Wow. And yes, it truly provides shot that would require a helicopter/ cinema camera to outclass. All of the improvements to the Mavic 3 are the STARTING POINT for the Mavic 3 Pro. I have had perhaps 2 hours shooting from it and I am stunned and amazed - it exceeds all expectations.
In an ideal world, DJI would come out with one air frame design, with interchangeable camera modules, for the entire Mavic 3 series drones. The reality is, the air frame is not exactly the same between different Mavic 3 variations. If you put Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro side by side for comparison, you will notice the Pro version is ever so slightly wider and longer, the two back arms were re-designed, the front head is also made slightly higher, to accommodate the increased size of the triple camera module. Since the gimbal is also redesigned, I bet the connection between the gimbal and the air frame is different too. You can just swap the camera module between the two and hope it would magically work.
As a Mavic 3 Cine owner who already has the RC Pro I am surprised DJI is not selling just the Mavic 3 Pro airframe on their site. This video almost made me buy one haha That 70mm camera is looking very clean!
@Billy Kyle Actually getting the Flymore combo with the RM330 allows me to pair that controller with my Mavic 3 Flymore and sell it easier - and I can finally be rid of the "Bag-o-pack" - I don't need an unstructured Balloon skin to carry my jacket in; just a high quality, right-sized bag to fit the Mavic 3 in when I need portability more than the hard case.
The only thing that's missing on the Mavic 3 or any of those regular consumer versions is the SDK that many many people are still waiting for DJI to release. SDK allows other companies to tap into the Mavic 3 system and give it other functions like 3D mapping or modeling. Currently only the Enterprise version of the Mavic 3 have the SDK released. I have been asking DJI Support on twitter on the release of the SDK since the latest Mavic 3 Pro is out. I also have the regular Mavic 3. I wanted the Mavic 3 is only for that 28X zoom function because I have some "very good use" with that 28X zoom that you guys never mentioned in all your videos. If you know what I mean by "very good use". I don't really like the Mavic 3 Pro that much because that camera looks way too big. I still think regular Mavic 3 and Classic looks better because their camera's size are just right for the drone. I also don't really like the classic version is because the single camera look too basic. So the only one left is the original Mavic 3 because when it was first released I think the two camera look very special and different from those other drones. I also have another question to ask since you live in the USA. How is DJI still releasing their product in the USA? Isn't DJI a Chinese company and USA don't like product made in China? Since people are saying that the government can steal personal data with these drones? Not many of those youtubers like you have been talking about this lately. You guys mostly just talk about how good the technologies are the that the camera are the best. Only a few of you guys have said something about this situation before some time back. But haven't heard anymore news about it. Didn't they grounded all Autel and DJI drones a while back from flying in Florida? I heard it from Original DoBo and that's about it. Is it possible for more other DJI or Autel owners to come out and say something about this banning of DJI and Autel or just any product made from China? Doesn't have be just you guys. Anyone that have seen this video and read those comments below can also answer the question here. I wanted to hear what you guys will say about it.
There's one more payload variant: The EnterpriseE version is different from the Classic, in that it's camera has a mechanical shutter, that makes it more specialised for taking stills at higher speeds and making it the perfect platform for mapping. Love your Chanel by the way!
Do you get lag on the DJI RC with the pro 3? Not just switching cameras but even switching modes and from photo to video and changing camera settings aperture, shutter speed etc. ??
Have you seen any cases for the M3P released yet? The few comments I saw on the Mavic forum indicated that the Pro will not fit the M3 case cutouts because of the larger camera. One vendor specifically stated that they are working on a new version but with no ETA. I just sold my M2P and the semi-rigid case, so I'm not sure how I'll carry my M3P when it arrives. I may throw it in an Apache case and finally use the pick-n-pluck that came with it.
Billy, you do such really great, in-depth reviews!! I currently have the Mini 3 Pro and after watching this video I think that the Mavic 3 Pro will be an amazing drone that I can capture some beautiful footage with out here in Arizona. Thanks again!
The multiple airframes with changeable payloads would be amazing, however the classification system in the EU would throw a fit. How can they classify an aircraft that has different takeoff weights that put it into either C1 or C2 depending on what payload you fit?
I'm going to have to save for this, but I need a ton of practice with my Air2S as it is. Next step is on it way Billy, a new Macbook, top of the line! That's going to be a challenge as it is. Thanks Billy for such thorough analysis and fun discussions.
There is certainly a lot of Mavic 3's to choose from, and that's a good thing. Interesting idea on the interchangeable camera/lenses for the Mavic 3 airframe. As you said, camera companies have used this business model for years. I don't see why it won't work DJI as well. Not upgrading my Mavic 3 at this point, I will reconsider when they release the drone only version of the Mavic 3 Pro, or DJI starts selling the Pro as a refurb. Great video Billy, and thanks for sharing.
ya Billy good idea diferent payloads i bought mavic 2 pro when came out then i purchased mavic 2 zoom camera and would swap out cameras instead of buyin 2 drones
I wish they had a combo camera that was low MP 4/3 (14MP maybe?)for low light and then a smaller sensor that has incredibly high MP for stills (at least 48mp). That way I can take stills of a commercial property and switch to video without having to swap ND filters or changing anything by having to land. Just increases the workflow. Clients don’t really notice a larger sensor, but they do want to blow up an image and keep the sharpness and the extra MP would allow for that.
I wish they would allow/build in...SDK. I'm learning mapping and how to 'stitch together' 2D images. I had to use my Air2S to connect to DroneLink because DJI will not push SDK on the Mavic Classic. I mapped Mordecai Island yesterday...took about 429 images. I can iron my shirts with my MacBook Pro M1.
I would like to see a comparison between mavic 3 and mavic 3 pro main camera sharpness as the mavic 3 cine I have at f/2.8 the image is very soft at all four corners of the frame. I hope they improved the optics
Thanks for sharing! After the release of the Mavic 3 Pro, DJI no longer sells the Mavic 3. Mavic 3 Pro drone only option is not aviable for users who have already purchased RC Pro/DJI RC/RC-N1.
Hey Billy I have been waiting out for the next air 2s, (the air 3s?) do you think a model like this is going to come out soon? Hopefully within the next couple of months we hear something if they are planning on making it based on their announcement track record this year thus far.
They made many Mavic's because people requested various special features on the same model . Frank Wang have told it in an interview Like on guy asked "what if drone had speakers on it" so M2E came up, Other companies did that too I don't know before DJI or after
Very good comparison video. I am pretty sure I will upgrade to the 3 Cine pro for video to go with the 3E and that should cover all the work I do. Is the enterprise version able to use the same batteries as the consumer version?
I wis they’d sell the modular camera to the original M3 users so that we could upgrade to the 70mm camera. I was thinking of upgrade but will use the $$ to buy an fpv😊
I absolutely love my Mavic 3 and have for around a year now but once I launched my new Mavic 3 pro it was like Wow! I thought to myself I’m keeping both…
I just got the Mavic 3 couple weeks ago and a great price with RC Pro, Fly More Kit, much cheaper then similar Mavic 3 Pro package, with a regular RC remote, not the Pro. Yeah im really happy with it, im in no need to go and get the Pro now
If the enterprise had better video options that would be epic so it could be the phantom 4 replacement most of us have been waiting for. I mean is that something they could do with a firmware update?
Great idea!! Similar to how you can custom build a MacBook (incredibly solid chassis), I hope DJI consider this… I have the Min 3 & Mavic 3 Classic but would love to have added the thermal & 70mm lenses on to the Classic 😅
It's business and making money is the objective, obviously. When you're focused on stills or videos, would you want to have agricultural equipment on you drone ? Having different versions of the same drone platform makes perfect sense, imo. Whether value for money is reasonable, is up to individual expectations and assessment.
@Rainer Zuehlke wow I'm glad you can read from my original post! Basically what I stated. It would make more sense to have the new camera available for all mavic 3 models which would make even more money.
I will NOT upgrade for quite a while! Had I been offered the choice of the M3 Thermal when the Mavic 3 Standard was released I'd have the Thermal! I understand that it's a good $$ making strategy for THEM, but I will wait and see what else drops.
Now that I'm watching these videos... If i get the Mavic 3 pro, i won't need another drone for years. The Mini 3 pro and Mavic 3 pro will be all i need.
Great video Billy. In my case, the hassle to sell my Mavic 3 Classic was worth it! Too bad as I did lose some $ and wasn't in the position to keep two drones on hand. But the loss was worth the creative upgrade the Mavic 3 Pro brings!
I personally would love to buy the M3pro ,but what I think sucks is that they're selling it for the same price as i paid, a better drone for the same price . Another issue is that was the most I ever spent on a drone , and now it significantly lowers the price I can sell my M3 for, so for me I feel I got screwed buying this right when it was released
Hey kyle so in the DJI GO FLY 4 APP when i go to the log in menu and put my account details and it needs a code but it wont shot in the screen how do i fix this?
You always do great tests, reviews, and overviews, Billy. My Mini 2 and Mini 3 Pro serve my “needs.” But I want a Mavic 3 Classic. All the other models in the Mavic 3 line have features I would play around with but not need at all. Back to the “wants and needs” dilemma. Is it decision time? Cheers from Wisconsin.
Billy, thanks for the comparison and reasons to upgrade. However, I’m waiting for DJI to release a standalone version of the Pro, to upgrade from he Standard version, similar to how DJI released th standalone version of the Avata, 30 days after the initial release of the combo. If DJI decides not to release a standalone version, I’ll just wait till they release a Refurbished version. Great review.
Hi Billy, congratulations on your videos. I have a question for you... for those who have a mvc3 first series drone, do you think it will be possible to attach the mvc3pro camera to any mvc3 first series drone?
@@billykyle Ok thanks for your answer, but do you think that extra officially it will be possible to connect a 3pro camera? It seems to be the same hardware only the camera varies. With the Mavic 2 series if it was possible to interchange their cameras.
@2:54 when you say "Allow us to save money"........... I please explain this to me as though you're speaking to a five-year-old child so I can wrap my head around it. How is paying $5000 plus saving money? After enough time with this drone, it every pilot knows the exaggerated obstacle, avoidance capability is at best 25%. It's a fact that it does not work yet you hyped this up as though you're a DJI employee, which most of us feel you are.
I like & agree with all your comments, l have a Mavic 3 & absolutely love it but would like the Pro camera but another thing I would like is the option of a portrait view as the mini 3 pro has, that would make it complete 👍 keep up the good work 👍
I got the M3, M3E at work, and also my own M3T. The M3T has been too much fun for me just to search for animals. I feel like DJI should have a buy 3 get one free and give me an M3 Pro. 😂
They still need to add ATTI in the Mavic 3's. Flying ATTI on the phantom 4 was a dream, I also think the phantom 4 was easier to fly when making fast orbiting turns. The Mavic seems that it can't make those sharp turns like the P4. I would absolutely love a Phantom 5 with 4/3 sensor with interchangeable lenses like the olympus. I would prefer that over the inspire 3 just because its so much easier to lug around and catch in the air, sayy on a boat or something. Anyone else agree?
For me, the M3 price point priced me out. I thought I spoiled myself with the M2Z when it came out. I bought the M3M as my modernization, though I had previously bought the Mini 1. As an aside I still hate the Fly app. The Go 4 is SO much better, so more logical and you can actually read the telemetry on the screen.
You can't fly easily in Europe with such C2 Drone. Specs is something and being able to enjoy it like the C1 (mavic 3/Classic) is something else. For the same main sensor (the colorimetry on the classic is better on my opinion and needs enhancing in post production on the pro version), I would stick with the classic version it allows much more freedom in using it. If the Pro has a bigger sensor it would have been much more interesting but we have the same main sensor, and two other cameras with small sensors, of course it will show clean in full daylight like any camera phone.
The best drone without issues until the Mavic 4 comes out. Drones are like smartphones, no need to update every time something new comes out. upgrade every 3 years. I can't wait to hear what was wrong with the Mavic 3 pro when the 4 comes out. Personally, they should have just come out with the Mavic 3 pro. The people who bought the original Mavi 3 were beta testers I feel. When the Mavic 4 comes out, people should let the influencers get everything off their chest first and then wait another year for the full version Mavic 4.
I'm not buying the M3Pro at this time, doing well with the M3 and, please listen to this DJI, I'm waiting for an intermediate drone between M3P and Inspire 3, with an APS-C 30-40 mpx and optical zoom 24-to 50mm continuous zooming, not jump or digital zooms. And ready for Christmas 2023 😎 One thing that I see happening with drones, is that they are focusing more on videography rather than photography, in this sense, the M3cine and M3pro are great, my videos shine for real with these drones, and I can even zoom in without degrading the image much, but photography is a different beast, it needs resolution and sensor quality, plus it has to be RAW DNG's not JPG. The Inspire 2 was this but the technology is too old, so DJI please listen to the photographers, an 1/23 sensor 3x camera is practically a toy for photography. I envision something t like the DJI M30 with an APS-C camera and a little zoom lens. Well there you go, some food for thought!
Nope not gonna be upgrading and here's why. If the only difference is an optical 3 times zoom, recreational flyers won't see any real difference in use over the 3 times tele lense we already have. We can also simply fly closer to the subject and save ($2500 dollars). A Part# 107 commercial flyer might on the other hand feel differently and be able to justify trading up or keeping both understandably. The M3Pro is bigger and heavier with a significantly 3 + minutes less flight time. So there's that too. But even more significant is that these drones are really costly to the average Joe. The manufacturers marketing business plan is clearly obvious here so don't fall prey to it. Wait for the next real major release worthy of the price increase. I'm enjoying what is already a truly magnificent machine fully capable of doing all I need or want it to do. Keeping my money in MY pocket is Paramount!
BTW good review, Bro! People get all in their feelings but these are just options. Pick one abs go be happy. Stop worrying about the feature or camera you didn't get. I also appreciate the fact that your memory is longer than that of a goldfish. Too many people are acting as if this is the first time DJI has come out with multiple models of a drone. Some have actually accused them of copying AUTEL!!! Hahaha! "DJI is obviously copying Autel's success with the Evo lineup. " Right, because DJI has never had multiple lines with the same base name... like the Mavic Mini, Mavic Air and Mavic Pro... nope. Autel totally invented that! 😂
Still it is sponsored by dji this review ... so I wil sit back and enjoy my m3 and see what is coming and don't throw out $ out of the window because you are a part who creates hypes.
The only complain I have with the drones in general . When you are recording wit the drone and suddenly you lose connection and you become into a panic mode ... Usually in less than a minute you get the connection back or the drone is returning home . But It's kind of annoying ... I wish DJI could fix this kind of problems , a lot of us encounter when flying a drone . I am pretty sure you will agree too . Thank you for your nice video.
I guess it's a good thing I kept putting off buying one because if I were to get one right now it would be the Pro for sure. But it's going to suck if next year they have a Mavic 4 Pro Modular with better sensors and thermal optional or even better built into one head.
How is no one talking about how terribly the 3 series handles compared to the Mavic 2 Pro? What an incredible handicap the implementation of coordinated turns is to the manueverability of the 3 series. How is this not something that can be toggled on and off?
@@billykyle Plenty of talk in the forums about it since the first Mavic 3 came out. I can see how it would be helpful to a beginner who just started flying, but the fact that it automatically applies banking to forward flight, when only giving a yaw input, is incredibly limiting. It takes the control away from the pilot. Flying in a straight line, while rotating the drone, is almost impossible now, and if you try to counteract it, it fights itself and slows down drastically. None of their drones did this until the Mavic 3. Not sure why they would implement it without the ability to turn it off.
looks like dji just can't find where to stuff the overstocked cameras and decided to put 3 of them on a drone. that's just ridiculous. I guarantee ya'll next drone will have 8 cameras.
The only mistake DJI have made, is they should give the option to buy the mavic 3 pro with NO Controller, it was not long ago they promote the mini 3 pro with a Rc controller, and now you are forced to purchase the mavic 3 pro with another Rc controller which you don't need .. 👎🏻👎🏻.
Love the idea of the interchangeable cameras, the airframe in the Mavic 3 is super versatile…I would buy several versions of the cameras when I can’t really afford to buy several full versions of the airframe just go get additional cameras.
I think your idea of interchangeable cameras is great. That is the reason I still have the drones I have. I cannot justify the purchase of a new machine every time they come out with one. Besides, who wants to carry around two or three drones every time they go out. I might upgrade from my 2S if they had that.
Yeah I don’t think that you’d need to upgrade every single year.
Billy, have you ever heard about AUTEL? Is an airframe with exchangeable gimbals appeared long before DJI, also with camera quality over DJI in term of clarity... :)))))))
Let's go! Still rocking the Air 2S
same.
untill thers a hack available for m3 I can't fly it the way I fly air 2s.
so air 2s is the only capable drone for now.
Love that drone
The biggest problem for those across the pond is the weight has increased with the pro over 900 grams and put it into another class. So it requires them to to have more qualifications to fly near buildings or people.
I got the pro with the rc pro controller as I needed to upgrade from my mini 2.
Exactly. In Europe you need to stay at least 20m away from people with this new one, making it practically useless in all but remote places, while other drones can be used in urban environments. BIG drawback
I am SOOO hyped! As a full time real estate photographer in an area where I shoot lots of vineyards and large acreages, the 24mm, 70mm, and 166mm are going to be so sick. I was so disappointed when the original M3 launched and I knew there was going to be a telephoto lens...but to my dismay it was 166mm. WAYYY too zoomed in. I use the M3 and LOVE it. Amazing drone. Can't wait to have that 70mm lens.
Although personally I think perfection would be 24mm, 40mm, and 70mm. Don't really find myself using the 166mm too often at all. The compression on it gives way to lots of sun heat waves and weird visibility issues at a distance. And to get shots of homes or anything at all on the 166mm you have to go like 500-2000ft back.
M3 Pro delivers tomorrow! Let's go
Can't you just crop in or just move closer or further away with just a single lens
I had very little resistance to upgrading to the Mavic 3 Pro. Got it yesterday and just as so many have said the 70mm is superb. That you can track on it and even Hyperlapse with it? Wow. And yes, it truly provides shot that would require a helicopter/ cinema camera to outclass. All of the improvements to the Mavic 3 are the STARTING POINT for the Mavic 3 Pro.
I have had perhaps 2 hours shooting from it and I am stunned and amazed - it exceeds all expectations.
Any lag for you on the pro 3 with DJI RC?
In an ideal world, DJI would come out with one air frame design, with interchangeable camera modules, for the entire Mavic 3 series drones. The reality is, the air frame is not exactly the same between different Mavic 3 variations. If you put Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro side by side for comparison, you will notice the Pro version is ever so slightly wider and longer, the two back arms were re-designed, the front head is also made slightly higher, to accommodate the increased size of the triple camera module. Since the gimbal is also redesigned, I bet the connection between the gimbal and the air frame is different too. You can just swap the camera module between the two and hope it would magically work.
I am upgrading to the Mavic 3 Pro from the Mavic 2 Pro. I still love the images I get from my Mavic 2 Pro.. Can't wait to receive my Mavic 3 Pro.😊
I just pulled the trigger on the 3 Pro and sold my 2 Pro! It shipped today. Can't wait.
As a Mavic 3 Cine owner who already has the RC Pro I am surprised DJI is not selling just the Mavic 3 Pro airframe on their site. This video almost made me buy one haha That 70mm camera is looking very clean!
Love the new lens. Yeah, it would be nice if they sold just the aircraft.
@Billy Kyle Actually getting the Flymore combo with the RM330 allows me to pair that controller with my Mavic 3 Flymore and sell it easier - and I can finally be rid of the "Bag-o-pack" - I don't need an unstructured Balloon skin to carry my jacket in; just a high quality, right-sized bag to fit the Mavic 3 in when I need portability more than the hard case.
The only thing that's missing on the Mavic 3 or any of those regular consumer versions is the SDK that many many people are still waiting for DJI to release. SDK allows other companies to tap into the Mavic 3 system and give it other functions like 3D mapping or modeling. Currently only the Enterprise version of the Mavic 3 have the SDK released. I have been asking DJI Support on twitter on the release of the SDK since the latest Mavic 3 Pro is out. I also have the regular Mavic 3. I wanted the Mavic 3 is only for that 28X zoom function because I have some "very good use" with that 28X zoom that you guys never mentioned in all your videos. If you know what I mean by "very good use". I don't really like the Mavic 3 Pro that much because that camera looks way too big. I still think regular Mavic 3 and Classic looks better because their camera's size are just right for the drone. I also don't really like the classic version is because the single camera look too basic. So the only one left is the original Mavic 3 because when it was first released I think the two camera look very special and different from those other drones.
I also have another question to ask since you live in the USA. How is DJI still releasing their product in the USA? Isn't DJI a Chinese company and USA don't like product made in China? Since people are saying that the government can steal personal data with these drones? Not many of those youtubers like you have been talking about this lately. You guys mostly just talk about how good the technologies are the that the camera are the best. Only a few of you guys have said something about this situation before some time back. But haven't heard anymore news about it. Didn't they grounded all Autel and DJI drones a while back from flying in Florida? I heard it from Original DoBo and that's about it. Is it possible for more other DJI or Autel owners to come out and say something about this banning of DJI and Autel or just any product made from China? Doesn't have be just you guys. Anyone that have seen this video and read those comments below can also answer the question here. I wanted to hear what you guys will say about it.
There's one more payload variant: The EnterpriseE version is different from the Classic, in that it's camera has a mechanical shutter, that makes it more specialised for taking stills at higher speeds and making it the perfect platform for mapping.
Love your Chanel by the way!
Mavic 3 pro should've had a wider aperture, and larger sensor and bitrate. Perhaps frame rate too. Would've convinced me to buy one
They widened the aperture on the 7x from f4.4 to f3.4, which is nice. Makes it a bit more usable.
The Enterprise does not have 64GB onboard. I wish it did, but it has 0 internal storage.
Do you get lag on the DJI RC with the pro 3? Not just switching cameras but even switching modes and from photo to video and changing camera settings aperture, shutter speed etc. ??
there's a Japanese uav company coming to the states that plan on doing the multiple camera on one airframe idea you are mentioning.
Have you seen any cases for the M3P released yet? The few comments I saw on the Mavic forum indicated that the Pro will not fit the M3 case cutouts because of the larger camera. One vendor specifically stated that they are working on a new version but with no ETA.
I just sold my M2P and the semi-rigid case, so I'm not sure how I'll carry my M3P when it arrives. I may throw it in an Apache case and finally use the pick-n-pluck that came with it.
Billy, you do such really great, in-depth reviews!! I currently have the Mini 3 Pro and after watching this video I think that the Mavic 3 Pro will be an amazing drone that I can capture some beautiful footage with out here in Arizona. Thanks again!
im confused... i thougth in one of your videos you said the Mavic 3 wasn't worth it....?
I’m keeping my Mavic 3. Thanks!
The multiple airframes with changeable payloads would be amazing, however the classification system in the EU would throw a fit. How can they classify an aircraft that has different takeoff weights that put it into either C1 or C2 depending on what payload you fit?
I am still holding on to my Air 2S, after 2 years still such a capable drone!
3x Tele lens for the main camera. Done.
Optical zoom?
@@billykyle Oh that's the Mavic 3 Zoom or the Mavic 4. I'm saying they could come out with a 3x add on lens like the wide angle.
I’m waiting. I have the Mavic 3 currently. I’ll get the 4 or 4 pro whenever that comes out.
You will have to wait till at least 2025. Mavic 4 isnt going to be released soon.
Yeah, that isn’t anywhere close on the horizon.
@@ChristiaanRoest79 and that’s fine. My money stays in my pocket till then lol!
I'm going to have to save for this, but I need a ton of practice with my Air2S as it is. Next step is on it way Billy, a new Macbook, top of the line! That's going to be a challenge as it is. Thanks Billy for such thorough analysis and fun discussions.
Great content as usually bro. Thanks for the review.
There is certainly a lot of Mavic 3's to choose from, and that's a good thing. Interesting idea on the interchangeable camera/lenses for the Mavic 3 airframe. As you said, camera companies have used this business model for years. I don't see why it won't work DJI as well. Not upgrading my Mavic 3 at this point, I will reconsider when they release the drone only version of the Mavic 3 Pro, or DJI starts selling the Pro as a refurb. Great video Billy, and thanks for sharing.
ya Billy good idea diferent payloads i bought mavic 2 pro when came out then i purchased mavic 2 zoom camera and would swap out cameras instead of buyin 2 drones
That’s awesome
I wish they had a combo camera that was low MP 4/3 (14MP maybe?)for low light and then a smaller sensor that has incredibly high MP for stills (at least 48mp). That way I can take stills of a commercial property and switch to video without having to swap ND filters or changing anything by having to land. Just increases the workflow. Clients don’t really notice a larger sensor, but they do want to blow up an image and keep the sharpness and the extra MP would allow for that.
Main sensor is already really good in lowlight
@@billykyle 100% agree with you on that. Especially with the denoising software/night mode. BUT…. It would be even better.
I wish they would allow/build in...SDK. I'm learning mapping and how to 'stitch together' 2D images. I had to use my Air2S to connect to DroneLink because DJI will not push SDK on the Mavic Classic. I mapped Mordecai Island yesterday...took about 429 images. I can iron my shirts with my MacBook Pro M1.
I got my Mavic 3 pro last Tuesday
I like it
Cool!
I would like to see a comparison between mavic 3 and mavic 3 pro main camera sharpness as the mavic 3 cine I have at f/2.8 the image is very soft at all four corners of the frame. I hope they improved the optics
Thanks for sharing! After the release of the Mavic 3 Pro, DJI no longer sells the Mavic 3. Mavic 3 Pro drone only option is not aviable for users who have already purchased RC Pro/DJI RC/RC-N1.
Yup
Do you think since the Mavic 3 is discontinued that a dji refresh would be the pro version ? 🤔
I definitely agree with your thought on interchange cameras! It would be a pretty sleek design and customization opportunity
Would be awesome!
Hey Billy I have been waiting out for the next air 2s, (the air 3s?) do you think a model like this is going to come out soon? Hopefully within the next couple of months we hear something if they are planning on making it based on their announcement track record this year thus far.
That’s the next drone I think they’d update.
So you can't get the Mavic 3 anymore?
Any suggestions on where to sell your Mavic 3 standard version quickly and get the most money for it without someone trying to rip you off?
We should get a mavic 3 version with a dual camera, Regular 4/3 sensor 24mm and 1 inch sensor 3X that will be awesome 😎 te perfect drone for me IMO
They made many Mavic's because people requested various special features on the same model .
Frank Wang have told it in an interview
Like on guy asked "what if drone had speakers on it" so M2E came up,
Other companies did that too
I don't know before DJI or after
Do you think Drone Deploy will support the Mavic 3 pro?
Very good comparison video. I am pretty sure I will upgrade to the 3 Cine pro for video to go with the 3E and that should cover all the work I do. Is the enterprise version able to use the same batteries as the consumer version?
I wis they’d sell the modular camera to the original M3 users so that we could upgrade to the 70mm camera.
I was thinking of upgrade but will use the $$ to buy an fpv😊
Ridiculous! Cannot believe there's 8 of these things.
Great video man!
I absolutely love my Mavic 3 and have for around a year now but once I launched my new Mavic 3 pro it was like Wow! I thought to myself I’m keeping both…
I just got the Mavic 3 couple weeks ago and a great price with RC Pro, Fly More Kit, much cheaper then similar Mavic 3 Pro package, with a regular RC remote, not the Pro. Yeah im really happy with it, im in no need to go and get the Pro now
Cool 👍🏼👍🏼
If the enterprise had better video options that would be epic so it could be the phantom 4 replacement most of us have been waiting for. I mean is that something they could do with a firmware update?
Magic 3 Cine owner, had it a year but have only flown it 3 times 😪. Need to practice more
You'll get it!
Great idea!! Similar to how you can custom build a MacBook (incredibly solid chassis), I hope DJI consider this… I have the Min 3 & Mavic 3 Classic but would love to have added the thermal & 70mm lenses on to the Classic 😅
is it possible to install an RTK thermal extension on the dji mavic 3 classic RC
Pretty obvious why they make multiple variations $$$
Yup
It's business and making money is the objective, obviously. When you're focused on stills or videos, would you want to have agricultural equipment on you drone ? Having different versions of the same drone platform makes perfect sense, imo. Whether value for money is reasonable, is up to individual expectations and assessment.
@Rainer Zuehlke wow I'm glad you can read from my original post! Basically what I stated. It would make more sense to have the new camera available for all mavic 3 models which would make even more money.
I will NOT upgrade for quite a while! Had I been offered the choice of the M3 Thermal when the Mavic 3 Standard was released I'd have the Thermal! I understand that it's a good $$ making strategy for THEM, but I will wait and see what else drops.
Now that I'm watching these videos... If i get the Mavic 3 pro, i won't need another drone for years. The Mini 3 pro and Mavic 3 pro will be all i need.
Billy, does the Mavic 3 Pro come with remote ID built in ? Love the idea of interchangeable cameras.
Yes
@@billykyle Thank you!
Great video Billy. In my case, the hassle to sell my Mavic 3 Classic was worth it! Too bad as I did lose some $ and wasn't in the position to keep two drones on hand. But the loss was worth the creative upgrade the Mavic 3 Pro brings!
Wish for more cameras had a mechanical shutter as a option
Thanks for the video! My Mavic 3 pro was just delivered and sitting at my front door while I’m stuck at my desk at work… 😭
I want the integrated strobe on my Mavic 3 Pro so I dont have to add it for night flight.
That would be nice
I personally would love to buy the M3pro ,but what I think sucks is that they're selling it for the same price as i paid, a better drone for the same price . Another issue is that was the most I ever spent on a drone , and now it significantly lowers the price I can sell my M3 for, so for me I feel I got screwed buying this right when it was released
It's been over a year since its release. In my opinion, an upgrade was justified.
Hey kyle so in the DJI GO FLY 4 APP when i go to the log in menu and put my account details and it needs a code but it wont shot in the screen how do i fix this?
You always do great tests, reviews, and overviews, Billy. My Mini 2 and Mini 3 Pro serve my “needs.” But I want a Mavic 3 Classic. All the other models in the Mavic 3 line have features I would play around with but not need at all. Back to the “wants and needs” dilemma. Is it decision time? Cheers from Wisconsin.
Billy, thanks for the comparison and reasons to upgrade. However, I’m waiting for DJI to release a standalone version of the Pro, to upgrade from he Standard version, similar to how DJI released th standalone version of the Avata, 30 days after the initial release of the combo. If DJI decides not to release a standalone version, I’ll just wait till they release a Refurbished version. Great review.
I hope they do that too!
What is a standalone version ?
@@thewellbeingc9258 the drone only with battery, and a couple of extra props, and possibly a charger for the battery; no RC
@@txarchdroneguy4731 ok thanks. It will be available for the pro version, end of may in Europe, just the drone no rc.
@@thewellbeingc9258 good to hear; havent heard, for sure, that a standalone version would be sold.
Hi Billy, congratulations on your videos.
I have a question for you... for those who have a mvc3 first series drone, do you think it will be possible to attach the mvc3pro camera to any mvc3 first series drone?
Thanks! I don’t think this will be officially supported.
@@billykyle Ok thanks for your answer, but do you think that extra officially it will be possible to connect a 3pro camera? It seems to be the same hardware only the camera varies. With the Mavic 2 series if it was possible to interchange their cameras.
Yes - Upgrade, the Pro is amazing. 😎
How’s yours?
@@billykyle I flew at the canyon yesterday. Yeah, it's the best drone that I've ever owned.
"There's a Mavic 3 for that" good one Billy. Cool video thanks!
Hahahahaa thanks!
I’m gonna stick with my Mavic 3 Classic because coming from the Original Mavic Mini, this is good enough upgrade for me
Wow Billy, you are a very fast and fluent speaker 👍
Fast for sure 🤣
@2:54 when you say "Allow us to save money"........... I please explain this to me as though you're speaking to a five-year-old child so I can wrap my head around it. How is paying $5000 plus saving money? After enough time with this drone, it every pilot knows the exaggerated obstacle, avoidance capability is at best 25%. It's a fact that it does not work yet you hyped this up as though you're a DJI employee, which most of us feel you are.
Thanks
I like & agree with all your comments, l have a Mavic 3 & absolutely love it but would like the Pro camera but another thing I would like is the option of a portrait view as the mini 3 pro has, that would make it complete 👍 keep up the good work 👍
Might upgrade to the classic thats good enough for me i dont care forthe pro orthe zoom on it
I got the M3, M3E at work, and also my own M3T. The M3T has been too much fun for me just to search for animals. I feel like DJI should have a buy 3 get one free and give me an M3 Pro. 😂
They still need to add ATTI in the Mavic 3's. Flying ATTI on the phantom 4 was a dream, I also think the phantom 4 was easier to fly when making fast orbiting turns. The Mavic seems that it can't make those sharp turns like the P4. I would absolutely love a Phantom 5 with 4/3 sensor with interchangeable lenses like the olympus. I would prefer that over the inspire 3 just because its so much easier to lug around and catch in the air, sayy on a boat or something. Anyone else agree?
For me, the M3 price point priced me out.
I thought I spoiled myself with the M2Z when it came out.
I bought the M3M as my modernization, though I had previously bought the Mini 1.
As an aside I still hate the Fly app. The Go 4 is SO much better, so more logical and you can actually read the telemetry on the screen.
3T here hoping the someday 4T is so expensive my 3T does not lose value.
As a Mavic 3 Cine owner, I think I’ll wait until the Pro allows me to switch cameras without having to stop/start recording.
Why can't they produce a drone with switchable cameras; modular.
Would be cool
You can't fly easily in Europe with such C2 Drone. Specs is something and being able to enjoy it like the C1 (mavic 3/Classic) is something else. For the same main sensor (the colorimetry on the classic is better on my opinion and needs enhancing in post production on the pro version), I would stick with the classic version it allows much more freedom in using it. If the Pro has a bigger sensor it would have been much more interesting but we have the same main sensor, and two other cameras with small sensors, of course it will show clean in full daylight like any camera phone.
Still no Phantom sigh
Would be nice
Different camera systems, Billy you’re going to need a bigger bucket lol
Gear bucket can fit anything
The best drone without issues until the Mavic 4 comes out. Drones are like smartphones, no need to update every time something new comes out. upgrade every 3 years. I can't wait to hear what was wrong with the Mavic 3 pro when the 4 comes out. Personally, they should have just come out with the Mavic 3 pro. The people who bought the original Mavi 3 were beta testers I feel. When the Mavic 4 comes out, people should let the influencers get everything off their chest first and then wait another year for the full version Mavic 4.
I own the Air 2s and think of upgrading it to a Mavic Mini 3 Pro😢
Thiis videos is a great example, of how thorough, and knowledgeable you are , when it comes too DJI drones.
Damn good video, Billy.
Great comparison .. I guess its just the $!!
I'm not buying the M3Pro at this time, doing well with the M3 and, please listen to this DJI, I'm waiting for an intermediate drone between M3P and Inspire 3, with an APS-C 30-40 mpx and optical zoom 24-to 50mm continuous zooming, not jump or digital zooms. And ready for Christmas 2023 😎 One thing that I see happening with drones, is that they are focusing more on videography rather than photography, in this sense, the M3cine and M3pro are great, my videos shine for real with these drones, and I can even zoom in without degrading the image much, but photography is a different beast, it needs resolution and sensor quality, plus it has to be RAW DNG's not JPG. The Inspire 2 was this but the technology is too old, so DJI please listen to the photographers, an 1/23 sensor 3x camera is practically a toy for photography. I envision something t like the DJI M30 with an APS-C camera and a little zoom lens. Well there you go, some food for thought!
They should just use the Matrice 30 airframe so they don’t need to invest more on r&d resulting in cheaper price
@@KOKOBC I think the Matrice 30 would be an excellent, manageable-size airframe. Totally agree.
Really enjoyed great breakdown. Really great breakdown on the specs.
happy to help!
Nope not gonna be upgrading and here's why. If the only difference is an optical 3 times zoom, recreational flyers won't see any real difference in use over the 3 times tele lense we already have. We can also simply fly closer to the subject and save ($2500 dollars). A Part# 107 commercial flyer might on the other hand feel differently and be able to justify trading up or keeping both understandably. The M3Pro is bigger and heavier with a significantly 3 + minutes less flight time. So there's that too. But even more significant is that these drones are really costly to the average Joe. The manufacturers marketing business plan is clearly obvious here so don't fall prey to it. Wait for the next real major release worthy of the price increase. I'm enjoying what is already a truly magnificent machine fully capable of doing all I need or want it to do. Keeping my money in MY pocket is Paramount!
BTW good review, Bro! People get all in their feelings but these are just options. Pick one abs go be happy. Stop worrying about the feature or camera you didn't get.
I also appreciate the fact that your memory is longer than that of a goldfish. Too many people are acting as if this is the first time DJI has come out with multiple models of a drone. Some have actually accused them of copying AUTEL!!! Hahaha!
"DJI is obviously copying Autel's success with the Evo lineup. " Right, because DJI has never had multiple lines with the same base name... like the Mavic Mini, Mavic Air and Mavic Pro... nope. Autel totally invented that! 😂
Still it is sponsored by dji this review ... so I wil sit back and enjoy my m3 and see what is coming and don't throw out $ out of the window because you are a part who creates hypes.
The only complain I have with the drones in general . When you are recording wit the drone and suddenly you lose connection and you become into a panic mode ... Usually in less than a minute you get the connection back or the drone is returning home . But It's kind of annoying ... I wish DJI could fix this kind of problems , a lot of us encounter when flying a drone . I am pretty sure you will agree too . Thank you for your nice video.
I guess it's a good thing I kept putting off buying one because if I were to get one right now it would be the Pro for sure. But it's going to suck if next year they have a Mavic 4 Pro Modular with better sensors and thermal optional or even better built into one head.
Yes well worth the upgrade. Just do it!
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Billy you have a Mavic Air 3 right now don't you?
Airframe only…. Great idea. Likely to happen?
No
There's a Mavic 3 for every purpose, except for law enforcement or SAR in Florida.
What a shame
I really wish you’d use the word “equivalent” - it’s not a 70mm lens.
How is no one talking about how terribly the 3 series handles compared to the Mavic 2 Pro? What an incredible handicap the implementation of coordinated turns is to the manueverability of the 3 series. How is this not something that can be toggled on and off?
I think you are the only one with this issue. I love the handling of my Mavic 3.
@@billykyle Plenty of talk in the forums about it since the first Mavic 3 came out. I can see how it would be helpful to a beginner who just started flying, but the fact that it automatically applies banking to forward flight, when only giving a yaw input, is incredibly limiting. It takes the control away from the pilot. Flying in a straight line, while rotating the drone, is almost impossible now, and if you try to counteract it, it fights itself and slows down drastically. None of their drones did this until the Mavic 3. Not sure why they would implement it without the ability to turn it off.
You & DJI are both bad for my wallet. 😅
looks like dji just can't find where to stuff the overstocked cameras and decided to put 3 of them on a drone.
that's just ridiculous.
I guarantee ya'll next drone will have 8 cameras.
8 cameras? Really?
The only mistake DJI have made, is they should give the option to buy the mavic 3 pro with NO Controller, it was not long ago they promote the mini 3 pro with a Rc controller, and now you are forced to purchase the mavic 3 pro with another Rc controller which you don't need .. 👎🏻👎🏻.