honestly I just cant justify the money difference, I can get the Air2s with a fly more combo and have more flight time between the 3 batteries than the Mavic 3 and still have $900 to spend on other gear i might be wanting to upgrade or a trip somewhere to use my gear.
1000% I purchased the mavic air 2 combo to get the DJI Controller and 3 battries because why not!! its useful to be able to fly again without having to recharge that one battery. BUT Five grand!!!! oh my god... Yeah no. I'll pefer to stick with my mavic air 2 it still does well!
@@minymeep1689 yeah, the Cine pack is on a whole different level. that's enough of a difference to buy an A7siii, hell that's a 20% down payment on a Ford Maverick. I could spend a few weeks out in the Italian alps for that, its just not justified for the money unless you have money to burn.
Mavic 3 is the shiznaz,,,it was worth every penny of 5000 fly more package cinema performance , own every dji drone they make.... this is by far the best,, if you can afford it I highly recommend it.............
Excellent comparison Alex! I can attest that the Air2S is a truly capable drone plus the price is very attractive to many flyers! But damn if you don't wish you're using a Mavic 3! The enhanced features are just impressive!
Love this comparison! It's really true that unless your income allows it and there is an immediate need, the Air 2S really does a great job. Personally, having an Air 2 - unless I start monetizing more I'll wait out a little bit longer.
There will always be those guys who want to drive their Ferraris to the grocery store......I have the Air 2s; 2 Pro and 2 Zoom with a Smart remote....I have enough. I enjoyed your realistic review which now makes me a new subscriber.
FANTASTIC comparison Alex, I really loved the intro and the cinematic vibe you are adding to your work lately..... and what spot..... Thanks a lot for sharing
The mavic 2s image looks so much better like sharper and cleaner ?. i was really expecting alot better image from a $3200 aud drone with the 3 but seems like it dont live up to the hype.
Finally subbed to this channel after some “well why should/why shouldn’t” thoughts. The cinematography and footage is just gorgeous, so how could I not?
@@WeTalkUAV So I bought the Air 2S, in large part because of this video. My one complaint, the connection SUCKS. The connection on my Mavic Pro 1 could go 5 miles and was controllable. The Air 2S goes like 2 block sand starts randomly blacking out. SO SUCK. Is the Mavic 3 better for connection?
Thank you Alex for the detailed comparison. I Fly the Air 2S and have been considering the Mavic 3 - I might hold off on the Mavic 3 for now due to the price. Thanks again.
I have a mini 3 pro and I want to know how you would color grade with it ? What settings do you recommend??? Thank you and the color in your vid was amazing!!!
I have bought a bunch of drones starting from the Mavic 1 and what I learned is... for my use, we only use 5-10 seconds of footage to present an establishing shot. Clients can't tell the difference between a mavic mini, air2s and air 3. We still shoot at 1080 60 and rarely shoot at 4K 60. Thank you for the video and comparison review. For now I am keeping the air2s as my workhorse
@@dzonipop1 you don’t need to, there is nothing wrong with the quality of the majority of DJI drones, you would be hard pressed to notice any major differences on TH-cam , if your a pro it’s a different game, regards
Excellent Alex. Transferring files, can either transfer in 10 bit? As in RAW footage for editing in Final Cut Pro? I do like the selectable f stops of the 3. Is that the main reason for it having a wider dynamic range and better in low light? Thanks. Tom
Hi , thanks dor the informative video .I currently own mavic air 2 and I mainly use it for pictures and panorama photos. I plan to print these photos and hoping to upgrade mavic air 2s with better details . I wanted your opinion if it's worth the upgrade
I bought an Air 2S three months ago. So, I may pick up a Pro 3 towards the end of its sales life (3 years time?). At that stage it will be mature technology with firmware surely optimised and a wide range of proven accessories to choose from. Even if I did not have an Air 2S, I would be reluctant to purchase the Pro 3 for both pricing and as yet missing firmware. I do understand the many benefits of the Pro 3 not least of which is the new return to home using omni-directional sensors, the quieter motors/props and greater aerodynamics.
Maybe wait till next year since the firmware comes out next year I feel like DJI rushed their product so that they can have three consecutive product launches before the 11.11 sales day in China so it will get a huge sales
Thank you Alex for a super honest comparison review. Actually, I wish the Mavic 3 had a single 4/3" camera and not a dual one. Maybe it will happen in a future release, which will make it lighter and fly longer. And agree with you that the V2 goggles are a must for the Mavic 3 and the AIR 2S, and wish that DJI listens and delivers on this subject. There might also be a future AIR 2S release, like AIR 3S with a variable aperture, to compete with the Autel EVO Light +. So, I am not in rush for upgrading, right now, and prefer upgrading my MAC first with the coming Apple M2 chip.
Looking at your footage on my phone, hard to believe people will drop that kind of cash on the Mavic 3. But it’s their money and their Ferrari to the grocery store. Zero reason for me to hate. Appreciate the level talk you provided.
I have a P4P, M2P and a Mini 2. I use the P4P and M2P for utility inspections and mapping with Drone Deploy. Until DJI releases the SDK for the M3 it's pretty useless to me. TBH - I have been really impressed with what my tiny Mini 2 can do!
Dude. You must have zero patience. Drone deploy will be compatible with the M3 by January. And once it does support the M3. You will be able to automatically charge more. And as far as mini 2. Cuz I have one too. It’s only so “impressive” if it’s a sunny day. Other then that it has poor low light performance. I shoot real estate photos and my mini 2 doesn’t cut it for the job. Mini two only shoots single shot pictures. Not aeb, no bracket shots. Nada. So yes I have captures some wow shots with the mini. But until you see the M3 with your own eyes. The m2p with smart controller is the same price as the M3. So when I went to get a new drone I wanted the m2p because of it being compatible with drone deploy. But they are no longer making them and it’s sold out everywhere. Even the DJI store. Soooo go check it out in person before you make these statements.
my first ever drone was the Mavic 2 pro, I had to sell it for some financial issues a while back, I've since got the Air 2S, which is a great drone, it seems with the huge price difference, already having the Air 2s, it's not really worth that upgrade, though it would be nice to have the mavic 3. Great video! For now I'll just stick with my Air 2s. Now I need to learn to fly it as in those amazing shots!
I went from a mini2, to the air2 with the smart controller. When they announced the price of the 3 I said that for what I do, the Air2 or the Air2/S is a "better value". Who knows, maybe if the sales on the 3 don't really fly (no pun intended) they will bring the price down, or they will release a 3/S in a year and the 3 price will drop. Regardless, I NEVER buy a brand new of anything until it has been "in the wild" for a while.
Great video. I bought the A2S back in July, my very first drone and love it. I might get the M3 when they get ready to release the M4 but until then ill keep my A2S.
I have the Autel Evo 2 Pro. I do sunset videos and night videos. Its amazing. It just doesn't get enough credit. I have 12 DJI drones and love them, but for sunset and night videos, Autel Evo 2 Pro 6K has them beat. Also Autel has the best support service hands down.
Thanks for the video ! As for the Mavic 3, may i ask if you get a crop when you switch from 5.1k 30fps to a higher frame rate (50 fps)? Same for 4k... Is there a crop when you switch from 30fps to 60fps ?
Nice video beautiful location! One week ago air 2 s was capable enough to do real estate and corporate videos now its only for TH-cam and videos with friends? Its not the sensor its the skills of the videographer.
Great comparison! Love your video. Haven't get any one of them but just want to ask the battery time means under the video mode or not? Or it doesn't matter you are in video mode or flight mode, maximum is 31mins for air2 S? I am planning to buy the Air2 S for video recording about 20~25mins non-stop in a running match for 5km, is it possible?
I gave my mom my old MA2 and her first shot ever on a drone was featured in the Washington Post. I personally love my MA2S and would be intimidated using the Mavic 3 due to its insane price.
Thanks for your video, really useful. As a newbie to drones I have one question. I will soon be getting an Air2S and I would like your advice on which smart controller would be the Best Buy. I know that there is a controller that has been out for a few years and which has a Air2S upgrade but do you know if there is or will be a more suitable smart controller coming soon? Many thanks.
Absolutely blunt straightforward and very pragmatic comparison! This is so much better from all other (infact wonderful) TH-camrs out there! They all seem to just answer your question but not answer your question? I don't know if you understand what I mean but yeah cheers for keeping your review so practical. I wish I had money to buy Mavic 3 although honestly I do not have money to buy even Air 2S :p I do have DJI Mavic Mini as for now but I do wish to upgrade to Air 2S (or if my budget permits then Mavic 3) in upcoming future. Regards :)
I am curious i am about to get the DJI air 2s in a few weeks. Should I save money to get the dji mavic 3. Second I live in the United States of America I live about 2.5 miles from an airport that is is class d. am I allowed to fly it in my backyard.
A 4/3 sensor is much bigger than any portable walking around sensor, such as a DJI Pocket 2. Maybe I'll figure a way to mount the Mavic 3 to a mini tripod and walk around with the drone? OK, yeah, to expensive if only doing that.
I have the normal Mavic Air 2, I mostly do photography and here in the Netherlands the weather is mostly crap.. but as a photographer I want quality pictures. And in 2023 there are gonna be Cx label regulations which suck (Europe). So what should I do.. Just wait till 2023? Buy the Air 2S or the 3? I just feel like upgrading because im hyped, lol
I gotta say that your sunglasses are truly awesome. Received my Menorca Ember Red last summer and I’m loving them. Feel very premium with the metal hinge.
a really nice comparison, I thought the mavic 3 was an absolute blast, but hey air 2s is a pretty good drone and thank you for making me realize it, loved the video
Thanks for the comparison, I am calmer! Because I had just bought the Air2S. I think the question is as you say, depending on the content you are going to make, portability is also another point to take into account, when you move alone, and loaded with a lot of equipment, to take photography and video, and travel several kilometers , for mountains and mountains, the Air2s is appreciated.
Quick Question. So for someone that is considering using a Drone for shooting Real Estate and maybe Thermal Imaging down the line BUT has no experience with flying drones would it be better to getting something like Mavic Air 2 to learn on or just save up to make the investment into the Mavic 3 or even further down the line Mavic 2 Enterprise.
I watched another video today about the Air 2s having the propellers protruding into the frame under certain conditions. Have you ever experienced that? As a new recreational flyer, the omnidirectional obstacle avoidance of the Mavic 3 would be a strong selling point if I had that kind of money. Thanks for the comparison.
I fly a Mavic 3 at my job, and I own an Air 2s personally. After flying both extensively I can tell you, without question, that the air 2s is the better deal for most situations. The Mavic 3 is the better drone, don't get me wrong, but it's not better enough to justify the extra $1,600 (for the fly more combos). That said, if you are shooting big budget productions for film or commercial production, it's worth the mavic 3. But if you're shooting for youtube, real estate, weddings, etc, then it's just not worth the added cost. The Air 2s is excellent. The Air 2s is like 94% as good as the Mavic. Most clients can't tell the difference.
Great to hear a few of the details from a real user. For someone who does zero post editing apart from trimming length, I'm off to buy the Audi, don't need the Farrari!
I have a Mavic 2 Pro, and a Mavic Air 2. I've got my eyes on Mavic 3. But for the price where dollar for dollar you're getting DJI Quality in a consumer price range, the Air 2s. Right now the price doesn't justify my needs, and the 1-inch sensor drones are still very acceptable and capable even for professional work. Being that my market is mostly social sites which are dominantly saturated with over processed JPG files from a mobile phone, my 1-inch sensor on my Mavic 2 and my APS-C Nikon are superstars. These days I tend to fly my Air 2 more frequently than my Mavic 2. I prefer the user experience in DJI Fly over DJI Go's somewhat cluttered interface, along with now having EXP settings leads to an overall better flight experience. I have also learned that an adjustable aperture, while a nice feature, does not play the same role as an aperture on a DSLR. And as long as I can get into the ballpark on the 180 degree shutter rule with an ND filter, using slight adjustments over/under I realized don't make too much a difference in how the footage looks. In conclusion, all of DJI's drones (both past and present) are all superstars in one way or another. And even though a feature like an adjustable aperture or D-log is nice, I've also learned that most average viewers can't tell the difference, and in a recent family trip where I used an Air 2 to film my vacation "I don't like your footage because your shutter speed was off by 3 ev and you didn't have DLog" said no one ever. Happy Holidays
@@WeTalkUAV Yea, Air2s Dlog footage feels very organic on my 32" 4k screen. The M3 looks oversharpened and more... digital imho. I think Dji pushed the edge detection sharpness algorithm on the M3 because it can be flattering in many ways (on tiny screens, low res video..) but it screams "digital" when viewed on wide screen.
i think i will plod on with the 2s for a while,u can get some good results if u have a good idea what you are doing with it.Ive had the mp,mp2 and now the air2s.i just cant justify spending 2k plus on the mavic 3.Tbh all these drones are pretty cool but very common nowadays,seeing drone footage and video has lost its wow factor.Maybe ill get the new one in the future but i like the portability and size of the air2s,it suits my needs.
Alex, I liked your straight talk , and the points you made. You guys sure did find a really awesome place to film. My problem is, I have the Air 2s , and don't need the Mav 3, but I can't resist wanting to get the latest & greatest 😒
@Lon Denard I bought it today, there was no way I could pass it up. I don't know why I even delayed. When I saw the release video last friday, I knew I had to get it. Before I made coffee, and went to work, I hit the buy button.
Yeah..I think DJI is overcharging for the Mavic 3 pro for a number of reasons. There are two models the standard and the CINE version. One will run you about $3,500 and the other about $5,500 neither are worth it. The only thing I found outstanding about the Mavic 3 Pro is the large 1.25 Inch sensor. There are many drones that have a 1 inch sensor and for a about a third less price than the Mavic 3 pro. Further, if you want to use a screen other than your iPhone screen you will have to pay DJI another $1,300. The drone is NOT LISTED IN THE PROFESSIONAL category on the DJI website. If I were you I'd stick with mavic 2 pro or perhaps even the Mavic air 2s. The Mavic 3 pro seems well over priced. I had hoped to purchase the Mavic 3 pro but given its prices I just don't think its worth it. I think I'm going to purchase Autel or Skydio this time around. I've watched two reviews of the Mavic 3 where they were testing the batter life at first flight. One reviewer only got 24 minutes out of it and really wasn't doing anything crazy to drain the battery faster. The other reviewer saw 31 minutes. Again, not doing anything crazy. I wonder if they just hovered whether that would extend flight time to something closer to the 40 mins anticipated.
I purchased a Mavic 3 Fly More Combo and the DJI RC PRO (separately) and I currently own an Air2s and Phantom 4 pro for real estate photography and videography. I’m really struggling with keeping my Mavic 3. One of the main reasons I want to return is the crippling 4:3 aspect ratio for photos. I realize I can just add the 3:2 aspect ratio crop in Lightroom across all photos but I'm having trouble realizing I'd have to do this for the next probably 3 years. I'd also have to re-position every photo after the crop to adjust up or down depending on framing of the photo. Maybe this can be fixed with firmware as an in camera crop for 3:2 to match my workflow? Also, I really hate tapping on the screen to bring up aperture and shutter speed adjustments. What I really want is for the RC PRO gimbal dial be able to adjust aperture and shutter speed like the Phantom 4 pro. I’m wondering if this will be something they can and will add in future firmware updates? As for video, I'm quite happy with the Air2s and do not see a huge leap in video quality, codecs or frame rates that justify the price jump. I think for the $4,199.00 I spent, it is hard to see that I am gaining anything that great over my Air2s. I don’t care about obstacle avoidance, I can avoid crashing. I do love the new batteries for length of flight and ease-of-use.
Thanks for the nice comment. I'm on the fence as is many people re the M3. I have the P4Pv2 and would like a more portable Mavic sized drone so was disappointed about the price/performance of the M3. So I'll probably get the Air2s. But either way will wait till next spring to decide. QUESTION...Can you pair your RC Pro with your Air2s? I wonder will it pair with my P4Pv2. Hoping Occusync3 is downwards compatible with O2
@@Docfly62 I agree with getting the Air2s instead, it's a very capable drone. I've used it for hundreds of high-end real estate shoots and it works great. I only ordered the new Pro remote along with my Mavic 3, it is on backorder. I have the current smart remote and to works flawlessly with the Air2s. Best of luck!
@@splitrock WOW...thanks for the fast reply. Well when you get the Pro remote I know you'll let us know how well it works with the A2s and it wont hurt to try it on your Phantom.
Don't get me wrong, the perks of the Mavic 3 are nice, but I'm not sure that it justifies the price jump. I'll stick with my Air2S, and with that money, maybe I'll get me an apple laptop. Nonetheless, great video as always!
I believe the mavic 3 doesn't use the full sensor. They did it on the action 2 only using 75% of the sensor. I think they did the same on the drone since the glass seems too small for a micro 4/3rd sensor. If so it seems like the mavic 3 isn't as far apart from the air 2s as they advertise
from the footage of the M3C I downloaded so far I can say that the M3C has slightly better shadow detail and has less macro blocking. The A2S has more actual detail and way less sharpening though resulting in a much more organic and textured image.
Agree 100% In normal colour profile the Air2S looks oversharpened, but in Dlog (+Grade) it is perfection. A filmic, organic image, well balanced. It's strange but I think i prefer the Air2s image over the M3's Please Dji! Add the sharpness setting in Fly App !
@@mrshaheedmalik idk where you got that $4k number since the Mavic 2s cost $1k and the Mavic 3 cost $2,200 on the DJI store...so $1,300 difference.........this is not counting the combo, but still you are way off because the "CINE" version doesnt have better features....just a few more accessories and upgraded controller.....so you really don't need the "CINE" and the regular mavic 3 is like I said $2,200
Or......................wait to see what the Autel Evo 3 has to offer! Thats what I decided after cancelling my order for the mavic 3 cine version yesterday. For that kind of money it is certainly best to wait! Also, I suspect that is why DJI pushed the M3 out to market without completed firmware since they probably wanted to be the first to put out a m 4/3 camera. Looks like Autel will have a m4/3 version of the EVO 3, so that is something to look forward to.
Thanks a lot. I intent to purchase the Air 2S but seeing the 3 make me re-consider that as I'm using a Lumix GX8 for stage filming and I know what it capable of as it also has a M43 sensor. Since filming is my hobby only and not making any money from it now, I think I'll go with the 2S instead for saving money.
Air 2S is perfectly fine for my needs and I love to fly it.
that's what it all comes down to!
I can’t wait to use it for Film!
The list of features that the 3 has over the air 2S makes it a must upgrade for me. It’s not just about image quality!
honestly I just cant justify the money difference, I can get the Air2s with a fly more combo and have more flight time between the 3 batteries than the Mavic 3 and still have $900 to spend on other gear i might be wanting to upgrade or a trip somewhere to use my gear.
1000% I purchased the mavic air 2 combo to get the DJI Controller and 3 battries because why not!! its useful to be able to fly again without having to recharge that one battery. BUT Five grand!!!! oh my god... Yeah no. I'll pefer to stick with my mavic air 2 it still does well!
@@minymeep1689 yeah, the Cine pack is on a whole different level. that's enough of a difference to buy an A7siii, hell that's a 20% down payment on a Ford Maverick. I could spend a few weeks out in the Italian alps for that, its just not justified for the money unless you have money to burn.
@@wyrd21 The Ford Maverick I want but not at the 7-10K markup. Hybrid model XLT/XL, 40 mpg goodness.
Mavic 3 is the shiznaz,,,it was worth every penny of 5000 fly more package cinema performance , own every dji drone they make.... this is by far the best,, if you can afford it I highly recommend it.............
I spent 5000 on the Mavic 3 cinema 🎥 worth every penny!!!! Mavic 2pro is junk compared to Mavic 3 cinema. It's a fact 👌
Honest comparison. Don’t wanna upgrade to Mavic 3. I’m happy with my Air 2S. This is a great help. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent comparison Alex! I can attest that the Air2S is a truly capable drone plus the price is very attractive to many flyers! But damn if you don't wish you're using a Mavic 3! The enhanced features are just impressive!
Love this comparison! It's really true that unless your income allows it and there is an immediate need, the Air 2S really does a great job. Personally, having an Air 2 - unless I start monetizing more I'll wait out a little bit longer.
The editing and choice of music is just amazing
Wooow! Thank you so much! :)
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There will always be those guys who want to drive their Ferraris to the grocery store......I have the Air 2s; 2 Pro and 2 Zoom with a Smart remote....I have enough. I enjoyed your realistic review which now makes me a new subscriber.
FANTASTIC comparison Alex, I really loved the intro and the cinematic vibe you are adding to your work lately..... and what spot.....
Thanks a lot for sharing
thanks jose for your kind words
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The mavic 2s image looks so much better like sharper and cleaner ?. i was really expecting alot better image from a $3200 aud drone with the 3 but seems like it dont live up to the hype.
Finally subbed to this channel after some “well why should/why shouldn’t” thoughts. The cinematography and footage is just gorgeous, so how could I not?
Got to tell ya, I just got back from Ireland and my air2 was a beast. I didn't expect it to handle the winds as well as it did.
Love my2s getting to know it better each flight loved the video Alex air2 s army out
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FINALLY a video that actually shows some footage, thanks man! Very much appreciated
This is what I have been waiting to see, you rock and thank you so much!
Happy to help! Thanks for your comment! See you in the next videos :)
@@WeTalkUAV So I bought the Air 2S, in large part because of this video. My one complaint, the connection SUCKS. The connection on my Mavic Pro 1 could go 5 miles and was controllable. The Air 2S goes like 2 block sand starts randomly blacking out. SO SUCK. Is the Mavic 3 better for connection?
Thank you Alex for the detailed comparison. I Fly the Air 2S and have been considering the Mavic 3 - I might hold off on the Mavic 3 for now due to the price. Thanks again.
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What a pleasure to the eye - and very informative, too.
Great video. Keep up the good work
Been here since 1.2 K subscribers. So happy to see you guys grow and succeed. 😊
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very useful video. I have a DJI AIR2S, I wanted to change it to Mavic 3. After this video, I did it 😃
Dude 😬 I commented on the previous video about this comparison and it's out now. Thank you soo much for this comparison
yeah! :)
Wow, I watched every second of that video, just beautiful. Feel like I watched a movie
I have a mini 3 pro and I want to know how you would color grade with it ? What settings do you recommend??? Thank you and the color in your vid was amazing!!!
Great video, still very happy with the compact and easy to carry around Air2S, so no need to upgrade at all. Cheers!
Great to hear! Thanks for watching! 😇
Very nice comparison, thank you for taking the time to film it.
thanks buddy for your time watching it :)
Thank you for the comparison!
With money for both, I just bought the Air2S.
Perfect. This is a great help ❤️
So glad!
Good video, I dont see any reason to upgrade to the Mavic 3
:) you have the air2s?
@@WeTalkUAV I had it but sold it and downgraded to the mini 2. It was a exellent drone, and miss it sometimes. The mini 2 works great for me.
Amazing/perfect intro with the "bee" music
Good job
Thanks 😅 bro!
Stumbled across this video…I’m glad I did! That intro was 🔥🔥
Glad you liked it!!
perfect. Great shots and grading.How you color grade your footages?
I have bought a bunch of drones starting from the Mavic 1 and what I learned is... for my use, we only use 5-10 seconds of footage to present an establishing shot. Clients can't tell the difference between a mavic mini, air2s and air 3. We still shoot at 1080 60 and rarely shoot at 4K 60. Thank you for the video and comparison review. For now I am keeping the air2s as my workhorse
Wow , such a cool and good video , love the way this communicates everything
Bro the intro!!!!!! As always amazing work!!!!
Thank you so much 😀amigo!
For me it’s the air 2 s all day long, best value, regards
i have air 2 and dont want to upgrade :)
thanks steve !
@@dzonipop1 you don’t need to, there is nothing wrong with the quality of the majority of DJI drones, you would be hard pressed to notice any major differences on TH-cam , if your a pro it’s a different game, regards
@@WeTalkUAV great show tonight, well done, you deserve the credit , you both work ver had to provide your content.
@@SJMDronesMedia yes, i am sometimes doing it pro and i am very satisfied with a air 2. Its pro drone.
The Aperture is the Only thing i am really missing with the Air 2S
i guess so yes
Excellent Alex. Transferring files, can either transfer in 10 bit? As in RAW footage for editing in Final Cut Pro? I do like the selectable f stops of the 3. Is that the main reason for it having a wider dynamic range and better in low light? Thanks. Tom
Hi , thanks dor the informative video .I currently own mavic air 2 and I mainly use it for pictures and panorama photos. I plan to print these photos and hoping to upgrade mavic air 2s with better details . I wanted your opinion if it's worth the upgrade
I love the zoom function, Im always checking on crime sense around my house and a good zoom would be great
Hey Alex, What Camera setup you're using for recording this video? Thanks
I bought an Air 2S three months ago. So, I may pick up a Pro 3 towards the end of its sales life (3 years time?). At that stage it will be mature technology with firmware surely optimised and a wide range of proven accessories to choose from. Even if I did not have an Air 2S, I would be reluctant to purchase the Pro 3 for both pricing and as yet missing firmware. I do understand the many benefits of the Pro 3 not least of which is the new return to home using omni-directional sensors, the quieter motors/props and greater aerodynamics.
It’s a Mavic 3 right? I haven’t seen anywhere in the press release and product description saying the word Pro..
check out DC rainmakers test in high winds
Maybe wait till next year since the firmware comes out next year
I feel like DJI rushed their product so that they can have three consecutive product launches before the 11.11 sales day in China so it will get a huge sales
M43 only is 2x larger (area of sensor). So you can shoot ISO 400 and have same noise as 1” sensor has at ISO 200.
Thank you Alex for a super honest comparison review. Actually, I wish the Mavic 3 had a single 4/3" camera and not a dual one. Maybe it will happen in a future release, which will make it lighter and fly longer. And agree with you that the V2 goggles are a must for the Mavic 3 and the AIR 2S, and wish that DJI listens and delivers on this subject. There might also be a future AIR 2S release, like AIR 3S with a variable aperture, to compete with the Autel EVO Light +. So, I am not in rush for upgrading, right now, and prefer upgrading my MAC first with the coming Apple M2 chip.
Looking at your footage on my phone, hard to believe people will drop that kind of cash on the Mavic 3. But it’s their money and their Ferrari to the grocery store. Zero reason for me to hate. Appreciate the level talk you provided.
it seems difficult these days to find people like you. zero reason to hate, oh the world could be so much nicier :)
I have a P4P, M2P and a Mini 2. I use the P4P and M2P for utility inspections and mapping with Drone Deploy. Until DJI releases the SDK for the M3 it's pretty useless to me. TBH - I have been really impressed with what my tiny Mini 2 can do!
You're right Jim, at the end the most important thing is how you use them. I've done nice thing with the Mini 2 too.
Dude. You must have zero patience. Drone deploy will be compatible with the M3 by January. And once it does support the M3. You will be able to automatically charge more. And as far as mini 2. Cuz I have one too. It’s only so “impressive” if it’s a sunny day. Other then that it has poor low light performance.
I shoot real estate photos and my mini 2 doesn’t cut it for the job. Mini two only shoots single shot pictures. Not aeb, no bracket shots. Nada. So yes I have captures some wow shots with the mini. But until you see the M3 with your own eyes.
The m2p with smart controller is the same price as the M3. So when I went to get a new drone I wanted the m2p because of it being compatible with drone deploy. But they are no longer making them and it’s sold out everywhere. Even the DJI store. Soooo go check it out in person before you make these statements.
my first ever drone was the Mavic 2 pro, I had to sell it for some financial issues a while back, I've since got the Air 2S, which is a great drone, it seems with the huge price difference, already having the Air 2s, it's not really worth that upgrade, though it would be nice to have the mavic 3. Great video! For now I'll just stick with my Air 2s. Now I need to learn to fly it as in those amazing shots!
a very interesting job, great shots and cuts. put together with a lot of passion.
thanks buddy! danke!
bro what is ur video shooting camera model by which u shooting this video .???
I went from a mini2, to the air2 with the smart controller. When they announced the price of the 3 I said that for what I do, the Air2 or the Air2/S is a "better value". Who knows, maybe if the sales on the 3 don't really fly (no pun intended) they will bring the price down, or they will release a 3/S in a year and the 3 price will drop. Regardless, I NEVER buy a brand new of anything until it has been "in the wild" for a while.
I have the mini1 and looking to upgrade! Air looks very good
Great video. I bought the A2S back in July, my very first drone and love it. I might get the M3 when they get ready to release the M4 but until then ill keep my A2S.
M3 took more than 3 years. With no real competition, m4 may take the same
I have the Autel Evo 2 Pro. I do sunset videos and night videos. Its amazing. It just doesn't get enough credit. I have 12 DJI drones and love them, but for sunset and night videos, Autel Evo 2 Pro 6K has them beat. Also Autel has the best support service hands down.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your vids bro... Philippines here❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Best Mavic 3 review on TH-cam. Period
thanks buddy !! so happy now :)
Thanks for the video ! As for the Mavic 3, may i ask if you get a crop when you switch from 5.1k 30fps to a higher frame rate (50 fps)? Same for 4k... Is there a crop when you switch from 30fps to 60fps ?
Nice video beautiful location! One week ago air 2 s was capable enough to do real estate and corporate videos now its only for TH-cam and videos with friends? Its not the sensor its the skills of the videographer.
Great comparison! Love your video. Haven't get any one of them but just want to ask the battery time means under the video mode or not? Or it doesn't matter you are in video mode or flight mode, maximum is 31mins for air2 S? I am planning to buy the Air2 S for video recording about 20~25mins non-stop in a running match for 5km, is it possible?
That was helpful. Straightforward and easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful!
I gave my mom my old MA2 and her first shot ever on a drone was featured in the Washington Post.
I personally love my MA2S and would be intimidated using the Mavic 3 due to its insane price.
Amazing video, like always !
Thanks for your video, really useful. As a newbie to drones I have one question. I will soon be getting an Air2S and I would like your advice on which smart controller would be the Best Buy.
I know that there is a controller that has been out for a few years and which has a Air2S upgrade but do you know if there is or will be a more suitable smart controller coming soon?
Many thanks.
Absolutely blunt straightforward and very pragmatic comparison! This is so much better from all other (infact wonderful) TH-camrs out there! They all seem to just answer your question but not answer your question? I don't know if you understand what I mean but yeah cheers for keeping your review so practical.
I wish I had money to buy Mavic 3 although honestly I do not have money to buy even Air 2S :p I do have DJI Mavic Mini as for now but I do wish to upgrade to Air 2S (or if my budget permits then Mavic 3) in upcoming future.
Regards :)
Excellent comparison!
Thanks so much for the comparison info, really helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I am curious i am about to get the DJI air 2s in a few weeks. Should I save money to get the dji mavic 3. Second I live in the United States of America I live about 2.5 miles from an airport that is is class d. am I allowed to fly it in my backyard.
A 4/3 sensor is much bigger than any portable walking around sensor, such as a DJI Pocket 2. Maybe I'll figure a way to mount the Mavic 3 to a mini tripod and walk around with the drone? OK, yeah, to expensive if only doing that.
I have the normal Mavic Air 2, I mostly do photography and here in the Netherlands the weather is mostly crap.. but as a photographer I want quality pictures. And in 2023 there are gonna be Cx label regulations which suck (Europe). So what should I do.. Just wait till 2023? Buy the Air 2S or the 3? I just feel like upgrading because im hyped, lol
I gotta say that your sunglasses are truly awesome. Received my Menorca Ember Red last summer and I’m loving them. Feel very premium with the metal hinge.
omg thanks a lot. your words truly help me to keep doing this. i am soooo happy for you! thanks thanks!
a really nice comparison, I thought the mavic 3 was an absolute blast, but hey air 2s is a pretty good drone and thank you for making me realize it, loved the video
You look younger now - what did you do? Nice video again.
i don't have a gf anymore
Damn the quality of this video 🤯
thanks for appreciating it bro
Thanks for the comparison, I am calmer! Because I had just bought the Air2S. I think the question is as you say, depending on the content you are going to make, portability is also another point to take into account, when you move alone, and loaded with a lot of equipment, to take photography and video, and travel several kilometers , for mountains and mountains, the Air2s is appreciated.
Quick Question. So for someone that is considering using a Drone for shooting Real Estate and maybe Thermal Imaging down the line BUT has no experience with flying drones would it be better to getting something like Mavic Air 2 to learn on or just save up to make the investment into the Mavic 3 or even further down the line Mavic 2 Enterprise.
Yup thats my answer, thanks
Great content! What aspect ratio is this video???
Gorgeous video, what was the location?
Brother, what is the current price of dji inspire 1?
Who has a 5k phone and laptop ? Loving 4k 60 on my air2s.....great video !!!
I watched another video today about the Air 2s having the propellers protruding into the frame under certain conditions. Have you ever experienced that? As a new recreational flyer, the omnidirectional obstacle avoidance of the Mavic 3 would be a strong selling point if I had that kind of money. Thanks for the comparison.
I fly a Mavic 3 at my job, and I own an Air 2s personally. After flying both extensively I can tell you, without question, that the air 2s is the better deal for most situations. The Mavic 3 is the better drone, don't get me wrong, but it's not better enough to justify the extra $1,600 (for the fly more combos).
That said, if you are shooting big budget productions for film or commercial production, it's worth the mavic 3. But if you're shooting for youtube, real estate, weddings, etc, then it's just not worth the added cost. The Air 2s is excellent. The Air 2s is like 94% as good as the Mavic. Most clients can't tell the difference.
Cool video, can't wait for the M3 vs Autel Evo 2 pro 6k!
Short and to the point 👍
Great to hear a few of the details from a real user. For someone who does zero post editing apart from trimming length, I'm off to buy the Audi, don't need the Farrari!
Glad it was helpful! Audi is also nice! :)
I'm struggling a little bit...sometimes the Air2S video looks better in your video....Cheers DrDuu
I have a Mavic 2 Pro, and a Mavic Air 2. I've got my eyes on Mavic 3. But for the price where dollar for dollar you're getting DJI Quality in a consumer price range, the Air 2s.
Right now the price doesn't justify my needs, and the 1-inch sensor drones are still very acceptable and capable even for professional work. Being that my market is mostly social sites which are dominantly saturated with over processed JPG files from a mobile phone, my 1-inch sensor on my Mavic 2 and my APS-C Nikon are superstars.
These days I tend to fly my Air 2 more frequently than my Mavic 2. I prefer the user experience in DJI Fly over DJI Go's somewhat cluttered interface, along with now having EXP settings leads to an overall better flight experience. I have also learned that an adjustable aperture, while a nice feature, does not play the same role as an aperture on a DSLR. And as long as I can get into the ballpark on the 180 degree shutter rule with an ND filter, using slight adjustments over/under I realized don't make too much a difference in how the footage looks.
In conclusion, all of DJI's drones (both past and present) are all superstars in one way or another. And even though a feature like an adjustable aperture or D-log is nice, I've also learned that most average viewers can't tell the difference, and in a recent family trip where I used an Air 2 to film my vacation "I don't like your footage because your shutter speed was off by 3 ev and you didn't have DLog" said no one ever.
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The air2s footage looks better than the m3 footage in this video,substantially better.sharper and clearer
oh wow. really?
@@WeTalkUAV Yea, Air2s Dlog footage feels very organic on my 32" 4k screen. The M3 looks oversharpened and more... digital imho.
I think Dji pushed the edge detection sharpness algorithm on the M3 because it can be flattering in many ways (on tiny screens, low res video..) but it screams "digital" when viewed on wide screen.
@@WeTalkUAV Is the telephoto lens really not that good? All the clips i've seen make it seem really bad....like worse than my phone camera
lmao, keep your air2s don't forget to use the same horrible luts used in this video
i think i will plod on with the 2s for a while,u can get some good results if u have a good idea what you are doing with it.Ive had the mp,mp2 and now the air2s.i just cant justify spending 2k plus on the mavic 3.Tbh all these drones are pretty cool but very common nowadays,seeing drone footage and video has lost its wow factor.Maybe ill get the new one in the future but i like the portability and size of the air2s,it suits my needs.
Alex, I liked your straight talk , and the points you made. You guys sure did find a really awesome place to film.
My problem is, I have the Air 2s , and don't need the Mav 3, but I can't resist wanting to get the latest & greatest 😒
@Lon Denard I bought it today, there was no way I could pass it up. I don't know why I even delayed. When I saw the release video last friday, I knew I had to get it. Before I made coffee, and went to work, I hit the buy button.
Thanks from Russia, bro! Don't need to upgrade at all.. Great help from u! Thanks one more time))
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!!! 😊
Yeah..I think DJI is overcharging for the Mavic 3 pro for a number of reasons. There are two models the standard and the CINE version. One will run you about $3,500 and the other about $5,500 neither are worth it. The only thing I found outstanding about the Mavic 3 Pro is the large 1.25 Inch sensor. There are many drones that have a 1 inch sensor and for a about a third less price than the Mavic 3 pro. Further, if you want to use a screen other than your iPhone screen you will have to pay DJI another $1,300. The drone is NOT LISTED IN THE PROFESSIONAL category on the DJI website. If I were you I'd stick with mavic 2 pro or perhaps even the Mavic air 2s. The Mavic 3 pro seems well over priced. I had hoped to purchase the Mavic 3 pro but given its prices I just don't think its worth it. I think I'm going to purchase Autel or Skydio this time around. I've watched two reviews of the Mavic 3 where they were testing the batter life at first flight. One reviewer only got 24 minutes out of it and really wasn't doing anything crazy to drain the battery faster. The other reviewer saw 31 minutes. Again, not doing anything crazy. I wonder if they just hovered whether that would extend flight time to something closer to the 40 mins anticipated.
It's like going from apsc to dslr. Different ballgame.
I purchased a Mavic 3 Fly More Combo and the DJI RC PRO (separately) and I currently own an Air2s and Phantom 4 pro for real estate photography and videography. I’m really struggling with keeping my Mavic 3. One of the main reasons I want to return is the crippling 4:3 aspect ratio for photos. I realize I can just add the 3:2 aspect ratio crop in Lightroom across all photos but I'm having trouble realizing I'd have to do this for the next probably 3 years. I'd also have to re-position every photo after the crop to adjust up or down depending on framing of the photo. Maybe this can be fixed with firmware as an in camera crop for 3:2 to match my workflow?
Also, I really hate tapping on the screen to bring up aperture and shutter speed adjustments. What I really want is for the RC PRO gimbal dial be able to adjust aperture and shutter speed like the Phantom 4 pro. I’m wondering if this will be something they can and will add in future firmware updates?
As for video, I'm quite happy with the Air2s and do not see a huge leap in video quality, codecs or frame rates that justify the price jump.
I think for the $4,199.00 I spent, it is hard to see that I am gaining anything that great over my Air2s. I don’t care about obstacle avoidance, I can avoid crashing. I do love the new batteries for length of flight and ease-of-use.
Thanks for the nice comment. I'm on the fence as is many people re the M3. I have the P4Pv2 and would like a more portable Mavic sized drone so was disappointed about the price/performance of the M3. So I'll probably get the Air2s. But either way will wait till next spring to decide. QUESTION...Can you pair your RC Pro with your Air2s? I wonder will it pair with my P4Pv2. Hoping Occusync3 is downwards compatible with O2
@@Docfly62 I agree with getting the Air2s instead, it's a very capable drone. I've used it for hundreds of high-end real estate shoots and it works great. I only ordered the new Pro remote along with my Mavic 3, it is on backorder. I have the current smart remote and to works flawlessly with the Air2s. Best of luck!
@@splitrock WOW...thanks for the fast reply. Well when you get the Pro remote I know you'll let us know how well it works with the A2s and it wont hurt to try it on your Phantom.
@@Docfly62 I will for sure
Put the Air2s in the hands of a capable, professional aerial videographer and you have a Pro Drone! M3 at its price range just makes no sense.
Don't get me wrong, the perks of the Mavic 3 are nice, but I'm not sure that it justifies the price jump. I'll stick with my Air2S, and with that money, maybe I'll get me an apple laptop. Nonetheless, great video as always!
I believe the mavic 3 doesn't use the full sensor. They did it on the action 2 only using 75% of the sensor. I think they did the same on the drone since the glass seems too small for a micro 4/3rd sensor. If so it seems like the mavic 3 isn't as far apart from the air 2s as they advertise
from the footage of the M3C I downloaded so far I can say that the M3C has slightly better shadow detail and has less macro blocking.
The A2S has more actual detail and way less sharpening though resulting in a much more organic and textured image.
Agree 100%
In normal colour profile the Air2S looks oversharpened, but in Dlog (+Grade) it is perfection. A filmic, organic image, well balanced.
It's strange but I think i prefer the Air2s image over the M3's
Please Dji! Add the sharpness setting in Fly App !
But if you are comparing M3C to the Air 2s, that is a $4K difference in price.
The a2s us is the greatest drone the world has ever seen
@@mrshaheedmalik idk where you got that $4k number since the Mavic 2s cost $1k and the Mavic 3 cost $2,200 on the DJI store...so $1,300 difference.........this is not counting the combo, but still you are way off because the "CINE" version doesnt have better features....just a few more accessories and upgraded controller.....so you really don't need the "CINE" and the regular mavic 3 is like I said $2,200
as always you guys are the best and are always go too before buying a new drone.. I agree, no need to upgrade this time
thanks a lot Greg :D i appreciate your words
I think that this video is good to help us decide.
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Or......................wait to see what the Autel Evo 3 has to offer! Thats what I decided after cancelling my order for the mavic 3 cine version yesterday. For that kind of money it is certainly best to wait! Also, I suspect that is why DJI pushed the M3 out to market without completed firmware since they probably wanted to be the first to put out a m 4/3 camera. Looks like Autel will have a m4/3 version of the EVO 3, so that is something to look forward to.
Yes sir it sho6 be ready march or April 2022 well worth the wait to me
Great video & advice
The DJI smart controller is a doorstop for the mavic 3. REALLY!
Thanks a lot. I intent to purchase the Air 2S but seeing the 3 make me re-consider that as I'm using a Lumix GX8 for stage filming and I know what it capable of as it also has a M43 sensor.
Since filming is my hobby only and not making any money from it now, I think I'll go with the 2S instead for saving money.
Excellent video! Thank you so much
You're very welcome!