DJI Air 3S or Mavic 3 PRO? | Which Drone Should You Buy?
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I have both and too have been flying since about 2015. The air 3s will be great for anyone but side by side footage the Mavic 3 pro is better
But the difference in picture quality is about 0,5%?:)
@ I did a pano about 30 min before sunrise of our city and much better results with Mavic 3 pro. For most day videos and photos are very little difference
how much better really is the difference .i would think grading the mavic must look fantastic vs air3s ?
@ the Magic 3 pro is out 10-15% better than Air 3s and the Air 3s is 40% better than Mini 4 pro for low light quality (sunset/sunrise etc)
@Thanks will wait for the mavic 4 should look pretty good when i grade it 😉
Great video! Was considering one of the two, but may just wait to see what's in store for the mavic 4
I've just bought my Dad a DJI Mini 4k as a present for Christmas. Looking forward to getting out there with him.
Duuude!!! You’ll have soo much fun!
I advise getting the extended battery plus
for the mini4 forr about 15 minutes extra flight time. It makes a big difference.
@HouseGuide Cheers buddy for the heads up. Will that bring the weight of the drone over the 250g mark?
@@afinney88 Yes it will!
This will be my 1st drone as I tend to research the ever loving shit out of all of my purchases, and your video's have been extremely helpful in that process... I am 99% sure I will be buying an Air 3S in the very near future. Thanks for the side by side comparison...!!!
MarkWRoberts, you are making the wrong decision. The Mavic4 will soon be coming out and it will be much better and have longer battery time as well. So you pay a little more for it. In the long run you will be happiest having the best quality. At least wait until the Mavic4 comes out within the next few months to make your decision.
I'm a beginner. My choices were between the Mini 4 Pro and the Air-3S. Although I liked the portability of the smaller Mini 4 Pro, I bought the Air-3S for flight time, wind resistance and the telephoto lens. Moreover, I then purchased a NEO fm pkg. I feel those two drones are a nice combination and the RC's are interchangeable.
My dude is pumping out some videos now!! 🤙🏻
Trying!
@@PeterLindgren1 Succeeding 🔥
A drone comparison video from Peter….. let me get my coffee & tell the wife I’m busy 🤩
Haha, it's more of a discussion rather than head to head though! But i appreciate you tuning in :D
@ love it!! I’m looking to get a drone but not sure which one to get, I’ve been eyeing up the Mini 4 Pro 👀
Great video i am debating on air3 or mavic 3, but let see on the mavic 4 final spec.
Great drone but high cost, I signed up for the mini 4 and it is very good. 9:33.
I own the Mavic3Pro, the Air2S and the Mini4Pro. I totally agree with you that, whist the 166mm lens in the Mavic3Pro is interesting, I would be happy to loose it for a better Main or 70mm camera, and probably the later as the main camera is already excellent for the size.
As always, the answer lies in what you said at 8:48. It depends. It depends on how you use your drone and what you are trying to accomplish. For me, it's the M3P because of the variable aperture and the larger sensor. The OA of the Air 3S is next level, but the OA on my M3 is plenty good for how I fly. And of course, there's the fact that a Mavic 4 may be in the works sooner rather than later. At that point, I might well upgrade.
Just got the air 3s, and only able to fly once, but I am impressed with the video's and photos.
Thanks
Have the 3s, it is not better at obstacle avoidance when I compared it with my 2s on the same trails. It also bobs more in the wind due to the longer body I believe.
mavic air 2 or 2S is great in the wind
I still haven't seen a Mavic 3 standard/OG/Original vs Air3S....it's like no one has the 1st version of the Mavic 3 anymore....except me 😢. I would've rather compared those so it's a 2 camera drone vs a 2 camera drone. I've seen a bunch of these 3 camera drone (M3Pro) vs 2 camera drone Air 3s...that to me is an apples to oranges comparison.....still though Peter is awesome at making videos regardless and I always enjoy watching them 😎
The original Mavic 3 (at least the one i had) had such a bad tele lens that it was almost unusable unfortunately. Don't think DJI sells it anymore either :o!
@@IvanSomewhere Haha it's interesting how you're so sure about your thing without even knowing. DJI gives me zero topics to talk about unless i make a sponsored video. They don't "want" anyone to stop buying anything, it's just the way that these companies work.
Every single producer of tech wants people to purchase the newest gear.
@@IvanSomewhere I wonder why are you saying true 20mpx photos? Since all the DJI Drones have true Mp. Air 3 have true 48Mp and Air 3s have true 48/50Mp. But Mp is not everything.. But true is true.. But I see many people write like you and it seems they belive 48/50 is not true.
@@FotografHuatorp Because Air3, Air3S, Mini4Pro have 12mpx sensors with 48/50mp upscaling
@IvanSomewhere No they don't. Its Sony 50Mp sensor (IMX 989 or LYT-900)
Can the air3s map professionally or is M3 pro better for this
That's the exact question I had. Thanks Peter!
Thnx for the content Peter, when I am grading the mavic footage I still encounter that the quality of the telelens is really limited in. Specially when the weather is not great, you can see it similar like the mini 4, but off course with a different focal length. My question is actually what your thought is on a second hand inspire 2, because on eBay you can pick a complete set up for around the same price as the mavic.
Yeah the Tele lens is still on D Log M if I remember correctly.
I’d say don’t get the inspire 2. It’s a hard drone to fly, lacks a bunch of the newer tech, and The main camera is just so good on the Mavic!
I love the Mavic and have flown it a lot, but I think I’m going to get the Air 3s for my next drone 👍
I’m gonna be doing some nice landscape video and car videos would the 3s be the better option vs the 3 pro it’s a huge money diff and I know the magic 4 is probably going to be dropping soon, I currently have phantom 4 pro, mini 2, avata and neo
Dude the 3 Pro is in a different league!
@ oh I know it’s in its own league but I’m not at the point where I’m making money as of yet so dropping 3k vs 1500 is where the deal breaker is
I feel like they should make them all with the underbelly camera. I love using this feature on my XT-505 Fast 5. It's an awesome feature
I think it's a little harder to choose if you're only focused on videos, but photographers should take the Mavic 3 Pro all day long. The raw images are VASTLY superier to the janky quad bayer "48 megapixels" that really aren't 48 megapixels on the Air 3s.
I wanted to buy air 3s but it seems to be not available
As an owner of the Mavic 3 already and the Mini 4 Pro I can't see the need for the Air3s.
Only weighing 200 grams less and almost having the same physical size makes it unappealing as a travel replacement compared to the Mini 4 Pro when going overseas and packing light.
For the same size and almost the same weight I could just take the Mavic 3 pro with a better main camera, variable aperture AND the 166mm.
The 166mm is brilliant for creative shots, not amazing quality but I'd hate to lose it personally. So unique.
If they were to drop it by another 100 grams and give it a size reduction then I'd buy one to replace the Mini 4 Pro as I feel the Mini 4 Pro lacks in key areas like wind resistance (hyperlapses always wobbly).
Too close in weight and size for me to the Mavic now and with a lot of weaker features.
Yeah there’s no need if you already have the Mavic!
@@PeterLindgren1 True, I'd love a more compelling travel drone that's all, sitting a bit above the Mini 4 Pro but far enough away from the Mavic that it has a bigger point of difference.
Mini 4 Pro is incredible for what it is but I do find it lacking at times as well.
I havent tried the Air 3s but I am loving my M3Pro and have done several customer projects over the past 1½ years using it. I am now at a point where I am looking to enhance it even further and either I will have to see if a M4 Pro is coming or go the Inspire 3 route albeit the portability and budget is completely different ;) Dreamscenario would be to try and use the PhaseOne on a drone with that 100mp camera for some epic landscape or urban shoots ;)
Thanks for this video! Do either of these drones require any special licence or permits to fly?
yes
Man, thank you for this video. Ever since the launch of the Air 3S, I've been so confused about which drone to buy. I had decided to go with the Mavic 3 Pro, but I've been really torn ever since,
especially with the features offered by the Air 3S. However, the camera quality on the Mavic 3 Pro seems like a truly strong advantage. I think I should wait a bit for the release of the Mavic 4😅😅
Mavic 3 series is coming up for 4 yrs old next year,against a Air3s less than 1 yr old. Once the mavic 4 is out the Air3s will be back in its place.
Are u going to start posting your videos to spotify for creators?
No idea, but wherever i see fit, i'll try!
@PeterLindgren1 yh thay have a new partner program just like TH-cam.
I need the to control the F-stops, so pro for me!
Quick ? Upgrading from pro2. I found that m3 pro is restricted to c2 and air3s is c1. We do some SoMe ads and also inspection of roofs etc so I need a tele but I am afraid the quality for ads will require to much post work while the I love the Hasselblad colours. What is your experience with 3s colors. Thanks
Not as good as the M3 but still incredibly good.
Hey Peter! I still have the Mavic 2 pro which I think is still really good (only the batteries are really bad) till today. I am thinking to switch, would you recommend buying the Air 3S? Or should I wait till next year?
Thank you 🙏🏽
I'd say wait until next year!
"Jack of all trades and the master of avoidance" 🤣
I have Air 3 and Mavic 3 Pro. And I also have ordered Air 3s.. Mavic 3 Pro is the best in picture and video quality. When I got the 4G module on Air 3 I used that most because all the benefits it gives. But now I have it on Mavic 3 Pro also and If I can use it I use it. But here in Norway that I live, the Mavic 3 Pro are more restricted. That's why I ordered Air 3s because that's a bit closer to Mavic 3 Pro than Air 3 is.. Probably its not big difference in Air 3s vs Air 3.
Hi. I have the same issue in dk. Upgrading from pro2. I found that m3 pro is restricted to c2 and air3s is c1. We do some SoMe ads and also inspection of roofs etc so I need a tele but I am afraid the quality for ads will require to much post work while the I love the Hasselblad colours. What is your experience with 3s? Thanks
The Air 3s and Mavic 3 are in different leagues. The Air 3s is a solid mid-range option, while the Mavic 3 is a premium drone with a true D-Log profile, Hasselblad camera, variable aperture, and 5.1K video. If you need the best image quality and professional features, the Mavic 3 is the clear winner. But it comes with a higher price tag.
The 166mm lens would be great to use to keep your drone way less intrusive no ?
The lack of proper D log and low light performance doesn’t make it as useful!
do we have waypoints in the air 3s ?? is it safe to assume we might get night mode too in future firmwares ??
Yes it have waypoints!
Wish to have this
i have Air3 my drone propellers side ORANGE TIPS was misplace due to collision with flowers branches but propellers are ok(no any crack)
pls let me know that flying without corner tips are ok or not..?
You’re all good bro! I’ve been flying with cracked props occasionally haha!
Me in 2024 using a Mavic Pro 1, and my clients does not see the difference in quality hahah
welcome to Brazil hahahah
just wait for the mavic 4 its almost out
Thats what I said in the video!
@@PeterLindgren1 i will watch the Air3s vs mavic 4 video for sure haha
One thig that drives be bat-shit crazy is that DJI crippled the HEVC bit rate in a horrific way. (4k 10bit around 50-ish mbps) Even the Air2S has a WAY higher bitrate. DJI really screwed us with that stunt.
Im looking for your expert advice. Im a general Contractor who rehabs houses and is starting home inspections. I want to buy my 1st drone to use for family hobby fun but also construction work/ inspecting.
What would you choose if you could only have 1 drone.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
IF you need the PRO filmmaking features of the M3 Pro, then go for it. But if you don't, the Air3S is a really good choice if you buy the Fly More kit.
should I upgrade from mavic 2 pro to air 3 s? too heavy and expensive the 3 pro..want to know if specially for still photograpy air3s will be better than my mavic 2 pro
Id say no! Better wait for the M4 and then buy the M3
@PeterLindgren1 well..I have trip in one month and I am out of good working drone actually haha..so have to make a decision now! :P
I had phantom 3 se, spark, mavic air, mavic air 2, air 2S, mini, mini se, mini 2, mini 3pro, neo. Now I still have air 2, mini 3 pro and neo. air 2 is the best so far, mini 3 pro is still by me, but is leaving and the neo, that is the best carry around "quick on" drone. I am thinking of buiyng a new drone, but for my hobby filming is the air 2 totally ok (reliable, strong wind ressistance, very good picture quality). Air 3s has the better camera, but is it worth the money for my purpose? hm... not sure
Id say probably not. It’s a very expensive drone to just have as ”a fun drone”
Very good👍🏼 and the answer is … it depends on what you want to do 😂😂😂
idk dude that 166mm on the mavic 3 pro, is freaking amazing, and creates shots that cant be replicated. Really, theyre all different tools......and i need each one haha
Haha it’s awesome, but I feel the quality needs to be better though. Still would’ve loved. Better quality 70mm lens that you could crop with instead!
Hello, I need your advice please, I watched your video review in Air 3 / 3S, I have mini 4 pro and willing to sell it , the only question I have is simple for those who can see the difference between Air 3 and Air 3 S in practice , is the difference really worth almost 2x in price ? Now BC of Sale DJI Air 3 Fly more combo is $ 860 (Air 3S = 1600$), If you can answer me, I would be very grateful for your advice. I watched many reviews but the point of my question is the price difference, Iam nowhere near to be photo/ videographer , Its Just my hobby . Should I wait for Air 3S sale which nobody know when will be ? , What would you do ? Thanks
Your Mini 4 is more capable than the Air 3 for most of the tech. The big difference and most important difference is the sensor size between Air 3 and Air 3s that sensor difference is what matters to Drone shot Professionals.
The Mini 4 pro and Air 3 have the same exact sensor, so image quality is probably about the same. Of course the Air 3 is a bigger drone with better wind resistance, speed, range and maximum takeoff altitude. Depending on what you want it for, these attributes might be worth the upgrade. If image quality is the main driver, then the Air 3S would make sense.
i would like to own a dji drone but unfortunately can't affort one🤧 it's always gonna be a dream ig
Air 3s i think is best for those who is just starting journey and buying first drone...mavic 3 pro is for professionals
100% Agree!
The Mavic 3 pro uses old tech and the old pro controller seems to be orphaned. I suspect the Mavic 4 will be worth the $$$ but the current ? Nope. I sold mine off already and will get the Mavic 4. They are already discounting the Mavic 3
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why is it smoking?
Because it looks cool
Air 3s moiré affect
I’ve only noticed it in photos.
@ do a video test by filming the roof tiles
Mavic 2 Pro win ))
no sdk? no waypoint programming? no pass through charging? no 4g/5g? dji is slacking.
First!
Seems like the only one here too lol!
@@PeterLindgren1 You know I got you! Whatever you post I will be here!