Air 3 (DJI RC-N2), Drone with Medium Tele & Wide-Angle Dual Primary Cameras, 46-Min Max Flight Time, Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing, 48MP Photos, 4K/60fps HDR, Compliance with FAA Remote ID

Intro The DJI Air 3 is the drone you are going to love if you wish that you could have a Mini 3 PRO that had better image quality, full obstacle avoidance, waypoints, more zooming options and even better battery life. Design The Air 3s design is heavily influenced by the Mavic 3 line and I feel like this is a good thing since It gives the perception that you own one of the Mavic series. You’ve also got the similar stocks like the Mavic 3 series which are both good and annoying at the same time. Good for the times you plan to land your drone on a surface if you aren’t hand catching it and annoying because you have to remember to pull these arms out first or else you have to do it all over again. The materials DJI used here lend themselves to that premium feeling you’ll get when you pick this drone up. The casing feels very solid with no hollow feeling around it and makes this UAV feel very premium. One change that I found to be interesting is the fact that the gimbal doesn’t seem to lock in place once your power the drone off. This isn’t a huge deal but can be annoying since the gimbal cover for the Air 3 can be sort of hard to put on because the gimbal doesn’t stay in place. The Air 3 also has a good weight to it which adds to its premium perception and also bodes well for wind resistance. I personally don’t like the placement of the charging port and memory card slot being at the bottom. There are those out there who might land there drone in the dirt or grass and I’d imagine that even with this cover here, some of that dirt could be kicked up into these ports. It makes it even more concerning that this cover here is held on by one little small piece of rubber. If for some reason this comes off then now these parts are exposed permanently I do like and am surely a fan of the quick release props you get with the Air 3. Unlike the Mini 3 Pro’s props, these are easier to remove and replace at a moments notice which make it so that you can get back to flying much faster All in all it really is crazy just how much this feels like a Mavic 3 but smaller and less of hassle to carry around with all of its accessories Controller As it stands right now, the Air 3 can on be operated with one of two controllers. The RC-N2 and the DJI RC 2. I got this with the RC-2 and the experience has been exceptional compared to the original RC, then the biggest difference you’ll notice immediately is the speed of operation with the controller. Everything from turning it on to switching cameras and other parts of operation is just overall significantly faster than the original RC You also have the extended antennas now which do make for a more stable signal experience in even the most congested environments. One change that has been made is that you no longer have the protective cover on the bottom of and you only get one Usb Type C port to work with. Though the extra port has been taken away, functionality has been added in the form of now being able to connect the RC 2 to a computer and you now have video out over type C for those moments when you want to show the content you’ve captured on a bigger screen. Camera and Gimbal The camera is where the Air 3 starts to take on aspects of the Mini 3 series. There are a lot of opinions about the cameras on the Air 3 but one thing for sure is that either way you slice it, the quality of these cameras has been upgraded and having 2 cameras is always better than one. Dual cameras The Air 3 has a dual camera set up and both of its camera sensors are the same size as the sensor in the Mini 3 series. This might scare some people away, especially those that had the Air2s or already have one of the Mini 3 series but if you take a closer look then you’ll see that improvements were indeed made. The Air 3 may use the same sensors size as the Mini 3 for both of its cameras but those cameras are put together in what’s called a stacked sensor format which opens up capabilities like much faster image processing and overall better performance of these sensors. The advantage you get with the air 3 is a much better dynamic range in even the harshest of lighting and in the lowest of lighting . It also has the same aperture as the Mini 3 series at 1.7 for the main camera which means it takes in quite a bit of light to give your imagery that boost in quality 3X camera This zoom camera is new to the Air series and does open up a new perspective since 3X zoom could be considered a more comfortable zoom length. It make things like getting a parallax easier and makes it so that you can stay a safe distance away from something you might want to capture with the drone but don’t want to get to close to. It’s definitely a more usable focal length compared to something like the 7X lens on the Mavic 3 which is really only usable in a handful of situations. I’m also impressed with the clarity of the image coming out of the 3x camera and am glad that DJI lets you apply manual controls when using it. The only thing I might’ve wished for is for it to have the same aperture as the main camera but the 2.8 aperture is just fine in the situations I’ve used this zoom camera in. Speaking of aperture, its something that still isn’t controllable of the Air 3 so if you need to do any long exposure photography or something similar you’ll need an ND filter of some sort. Vertical shooting The Mini 3 PRO came with a vertical shooting mode and now this same mode comes to the Air 3 in a sense. While you can definitely get vertical imagery on the Air 3 it isn't in 4K but rather 2.7K. This is because the cameras don't physically rotate l like with the mini 3 series but rather the drone crops in to a specific part of what you’re shooting and makes a vertical image out of that. This might seem kind of weird but the idea here is that if you're posting any of this imagery to social media, those platforms will lower that quality anyway. In this case it's one of those things that's better to have and not need than to need and not have. 48 MP Photos The Mini 3 pro was the first drone that could create 48 megapixel photos. The Air 3 is now the second drone I’ve encountered that can also do this but notice how I said “create 48 megapixel photos” and this is because in reality, the camera sensors aren’t natively capable of taking photos at such a high resolution. The Air 3 like the Mini 3 uses quad Bayer coding to construct a 48 megapixel photo since both sensors are truly maxed out at 12Mp. It does seem like the 48 mega pixel mode has been improved with the Air 3. It looks like it correctly exposes thing rather than make them darker but nonetheless you most likely wont need to use this mode. Gimbal If you’re at all curious about this controllable range of the gimbal, the tilt range you get with the gimbal goes between 90 and 60 degrees which is right in line with the Mini 3 series. The panning range goes between 5 and 5 degrees. No 5k I’ve never owned an Air 2s but I do know that one feature people seemed to like a ton was the fact that it could achieve 5.4k footage. If this is important to you then you might want to be aware of the fact that the Air 3 can only achieve up to 4K footage. Obstacle Avoidance When it comes to obstacle avoidance the Air 3 is the first in the Air series to come with full 360 degree obstacle avoidance. This is definitely a feature brought down from the Mavic 3 series and is surely a welcome one since you can rest a little easier knowing that your Air 3 will be able to see almost anything. Active Track The focustrack set of tools is one of the best features about DJIs drones and of course all 3 modes are here but Active track has seen an upgrade where you can set to follow you in basically any direction. This is of course due to that all new 360 degree obstacle avoidance that comes with the Air 3. I was able to test out the Air 3s new active track and found it to work well…..mostly. In my experience, the drone had a problem seeing some tree branches even when there were multiple close together. This came as a surprise to me since it my Mini 3 Pro (which only has front, back and bottom sensors) was able to avoid those same tree branches I was referring to with ease. waypoints Another one of my absolute favorite features with my Mavic 3 is waypoints and I’m happy to say that the Air 3 is the first drone outside of the Mavic series that can use this amazing feature. If you’re not aware of what this is, it essentially allows you to plot an automated route either by doing so, location unseen or by moving the drone to the points you want it to be at and pressing a button to lock in that particular point. You can also adjust other parameters and have this all carried out automatically. Is just really nice to have and not have to spend at least $1500 to get. Vision Transmission I definitely enjoy the 1080p 60fps feed I get with my Mavic 3 and now you can enjoy the same on the Air 3. O4 has carried this over and its something that just makes for a smoother flight experience IMO. Where O4 takes this farther is the fact that It can now transmit this feed quality over a longer distance. 20 kilometers at least in the US. In my test incase able to realistically get 9084ft away until I started to loose signal which is way under the claims made. This test was performed in a wide open area with nothing but the surrounding mountains so I’m not sure why I lost signal but it could have something to do with the thinner air in the area Wind resistance The Air 3 is rated to withstand winds of up to 12ms which is roughly 26.8 mph. In the test I did, the winds were at about 27mph and the air 3 held up well but did get moved around a bit. Needless to say, I wouldn’t fly this in winds over 70mph. Battery One of the things about using any drone is having to worry about battery life and I can definitely say that that is most likely not going to be the case with the Air 3. I own three batteries for both my Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 and use all of them almost always when I'm out shooting for a long time but with the air 3 I end up only using two at most. This thing has superb battery life for sure and it's still amazes me no matter how many times I keep this it up in the air. For my battery test , I used activetrack and tried to drain the battery to its critical level. I was able to get a little older 30 mins using the feature which is pretty remarkable As a reminder, using a feature like activetrack doubles the battery usage since the drone has to do more processing and calculations so not using a feature like this would almost double your battery life. Conclusion With all of that being said, the Air 3 is the drone I wish they came out with when I decided to get my first drone. You’ve probably seen a ton of videos hyping it up but in this case I think the hype if warranted. I’d say that aside from the Mini 3 pro, this is a great starter, intermediate or advanced UAV that gives you some of the most high end feature all while giving you that low end starting price. It’s unfortunate that purchasing this drone with the RC2 brings the price up so much but I personally think its worth having just to have that piece of mind in knowing that you have an all inclusive solution that’s going to allow you to focus on what really matters which is flying the drone. The addition of waypoints is also welcome and I’m glad more people can now get access to this feature without having to point the way to the bottom of their wallets. Of course there are other things like the 3X telephoto camera but that’s just an added bonus to an already gracious offering. All in all I would definitely say that if you decide to purchase the Air 3, you will not be disappointed in any way unless you require something with a bigger sensor like the micro 4/3 in the Mavic 3.

As a prior owner of both the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the DJI Mavic Mini, I was excited to try out the new DJI Mavic Air 3. After using it for a while, I can confidently say that it is an excellent drone that offers a lot of value for its price. This drone is considerably larger than prior Mavic Air and Mavic Mini generations, weighing in at 3x the weight of the Mavic Mini. To make up for that weight, you get a considerable feature set that I believe strikes an excellent balance between the Mavic Mini series and the Mavic Cine series. The DJI Mavic Air 3 comes with a dual-lens camera and all-around obstacle sensors. While it is slightly larger than its predecessor, the Mavic Air 2, but still compact enough to fit in your camera bag. The drone has a long battery life, with up to 46 minutes of flight time on each intelligent flight battery. This kit includes 3 batteries and an excellent charging hub, redesigned with locking charge slots (squeeze a button to release the battery) that can consolidate charge from each battery to the highest charged battery, thus maximizing flight time while on the road. One of the standout features of the DJI Mavic Air 3 is its dual-camera system. The drone has both a wide-angle and a mid-telephoto camera, allowing you to capture sharp 4K footage with standard, flat, or HDR color profiles. The cameras are gimbal-stabilized and have a 60-degree upward tilt, which makes it easy to capture smooth and stable footage. Unlike the Mavic Pro and Cine, both sensors on this drone are the same, allowing for identical quality footage at either effective focal length (24 or 70). In addition to its impressive camera capabilities, the DJI Mavic Air 3 also has a range of intelligent flight features. These include Hyperlapse, slow-motion, and waypoint flight features. The drone also has all-around obstacle avoidance sensors, which makes it easier to fly and reduces the risk of crashes. One of the key features that make the DJI Air 3 drone a serious upgrade over its predecessor is the all-new DJI RC 2 remote controller that comes with a built-in screen. The device succeeds the DJI RC remote controller that ships with Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro and simply adds to the joy of flying DJI’s latest all-rounder drone with dual primary camerasThe DJI Fly app interface is designed to be simplified and ultra-intuitive. The RC 2 looks almost identical to the DJI RC. The sleek and lightweight device features a 5.5-inch, 1920×1080 built-in FHD screen capable of maintaining 700 nits of high brightness. But on the inside, the device packs in considerable enhancements. For starters, RC 2 is equipped with a better processor that ensures improved CPU and GPU performance. As a result, you get an ultra-smooth app and system operation as well as a seamless aircraft control experience with every flight -- all without tying up your mobile phone while flying. Another improvement comes in the form of additional antennas. DJI RC 2 integrates two built-in and two external antennas, thus supporting a dual-transmitter quad-receiver system. Essentially, you get double the number of both transmitter and receiver antennas compared to the previous generation RC, which means better signal strength and safer flights. Further, the external antennas allow angle adjustments for optimized video transmission signals. Overall, I am very impressed with the DJI Mavic Air 3 Fly More Kit including the new DJI RC 2. It offers a lot of value for its price and is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a drone with advanced camera capabilities. Its long battery life, compact size, and intelligent flight features make it a joy to fly. Its control range and capabilities rival those of the Mavic 3 series. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality drone.

I've been flying the DJI Mavic Air 3 for a while now, and there’s a lot to love about this drone. It has some standout features like the zoom lens, an impressive flight time of over 40 minutes per battery, and exceptional durability in windy conditions, thanks to its weight being over 250g. I was also really impressed that it came with so many extra propellers. However, if I had to choose again between the Air 3 and the DJI Mini Pro 4, I might lean towards the Mini Pro 4. While the Air 3’s zoom feature is handy, it's not truly 4K quality, which limits its usefulness in certain shots. The Mini Pro 4 offers the same main camera as the Air 3 but has the added advantage of being under 250g, making it more versatile and usable in more locations, and easier to let others fly because no drone pilot license would be required. That being said, I do love the Mavic Air 3. There were some opportunities for improvement such as the drone doesn't come with a case or protective covering for the propellers, and the blades easily get caught when putting the drone in the bag. I was also surprised it only came with one charging cord - three would have been ideal to optimize all the charging ports if possible because the batteries do take a long time to charge. Overall, I would rate the Mavic Air 3 a 4.5/5. It’s an excellent drone, but with a better quality zoom lens, it could easily be a full 5 stars.

Never flown a drone before and got this, super easy to get the hang of and fly after watching some tutorials. Literally so confident in this thing I flew it 1.5 km off shore on like my 3rd flight😂.

Ich habe kürzlich die **DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo** mit DJI RC 2 Fernsteuerung über Amazon erworben und bin mehr als begeistert von dieser Drohne. Sie verdient nicht nur fünf Sterne, sondern wenn es möglich wäre, würde sie sogar 555 Sterne von mir bekommen! Diese Drohne ist zweifellos die beste in ihrem Preissegment und ich möchte gerne meine umfassenden Erfahrungen und Eindrücke teilen. **Lieferumfang und erster Eindruck:** Die Fly More Combo beinhaltet die Drohne selbst, die DJI RC 2 Fernsteuerung mit integriertem Bildschirm, zwei zusätzliche Akkus, eine Transporttasche und weiteres nützliches Zubehör. Bereits beim Auspacken war ich von der hochwertigen Verarbeitung und der durchdachten Gestaltung der Drohne beeindruckt. Alles wirkt äußerst robust und langlebig. **Flugeigenschaften:** Die Flugeigenschaften der DJI Air 3 sind einfach phänomenal. Sie liegt stabil in der Luft, reagiert präzise auf Steuerbefehle und bietet ein sehr intuitives Flugerlebnis. Besonders beeindruckend finde ich die maximale Flugzeit von bis zu 46 Minuten pro Akku, was durch die beiden zusätzlichen Akkus in der Fly More Combo noch erweitert wird. Das gibt einem die Möglichkeit, längere Flüge ohne ständige Unterbrechungen zu genießen. **Kameras und Aufnahmen:** Die DJI Air 3 ist mit zwei Primärkameras ausgestattet: einer mittleren Tele- und einer Weitwinkelkamera. Die Kameraqualität ist schlichtweg beeindruckend. Die 4K HDR-Videoaufnahmen sind kristallklar und die 48 MP-Fotos sind detailreich und lebendig. Besonders die Telekamera hat es mir angetan – sie ermöglicht es, Tiere oder andere Objekte aus der Ferne zu fotografieren oder zu filmen, ohne diese zu stören oder zu erschrecken. Die Zoom-Funktion ist hervorragend und liefert gestochen scharfe Aufnahmen, selbst bei maximalem Zoom. **Reichweite und Verbindung:** Die Drohne hat eine beeindruckende Reichweite. Ich bin selbst schon bis zu 3 km weit geflogen, natürlich immer unter Beachtung der gesetzlichen Regelungen und stets mit Sichtkontakt zur Drohne. Während dieser Flüge blieb die Verbindung zur Fernsteuerung stets stabil und zuverlässig. Die Videoübertragung war durchgängig flüssig und ohne Unterbrechungen – ein weiterer großer Pluspunkt. **Benutzerfreundlichkeit:** Die DJI RC 2 Fernsteuerung mit integriertem Bildschirm erleichtert die Bedienung erheblich. Die Einrichtung und Verbindung zur Drohne sind kinderleicht und auch die DJI Fly App ist intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich gestaltet. Man hat schnellen Zugriff auf alle wichtigen Funktionen und Einstellungen, was den Flug und die Aufnahme noch angenehmer macht. **Zusatzfunktionen:** Die Drohne bietet zahlreiche intelligente Flugmodi und Aufnahmemöglichkeiten. Funktionen wie ActiveTrack, Spotlight und Point of Interest sind besonders nützlich und machen es einfach, beeindruckende Aufnahmen zu erstellen, selbst wenn man kein professioneller Drohnenpilot ist. Die omnidirektionale Hinderniserkennung sorgt zudem für zusätzliche Sicherheit während des Fluges und minimiert das Risiko von Kollisionen. **Fazit:** Die **DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo** ist ohne Zweifel eine der besten Drohnen auf dem Markt. Sie bietet herausragende Flugeigenschaften, eine erstklassige Kameraqualität, eine beeindruckende Reichweite und eine Vielzahl nützlicher Funktionen. Ob für Hobbyaufnahmen, professionelle Fotografie oder einfach nur zum Spaß – diese Drohne erfüllt alle Erwartungen und darüber hinaus. Ich kann sie jedem, der auf der Suche nach einer hochwertigen Drohne ist, wärmstens empfehlen.

J'ai commandé le Bundle DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo avec la télécommande avec écran DJI RC 2 le 30 octobre 2023. J'ai maintenant 2 drones, le DJI Air 3 et le DJI Air 2s. Le DJI Air 3 est exclusivement consacré à la photographie et à la vidéo UHD. Les autres fonctionnalités (Mastershots, panoramiques, suivis de personnes etc.) ne m'intéressent pas. Au bout d'un mois d'utilisation intensive en randonnée, voici les enseignements de ma toute petite expérience : - Au rayon des qualités et sur un même plan : les photos et vidéos aussi bien avec l'un ou l'autre objectifs sont proprement fabuleuses. Cependant, les photos RAW (dng) sont un vrai problème actuellement car les traitements ne semblent pas encore au point, au moins sur les logiciels que j'ai : DXO PhotoLab 5 a sorti un traitement, mais qui ne marche pas sur mon ordinateur. Lightroom n'a pas de corrections spécifiques pour ces fichiers RAW, mais peut-être ces modules existent-ils pour certains autres logiciels de traitement. Par contre les sorties jpg des images sont au top. Je m'en contente en version 48 Mpixels, et je trouve que ces photos (en jpg) sont de meilleure qualité que les photos en jpg issues du DJI Air 2s malgré la différence de taille des capteurs. Idem pour la vidéo : je trouve le profil D-Log du DJI Air 3 en retrait (après traitement) par rapport à la sortie directe en mp4. Mais les vidéos dont vraiment au top elles-aussi. Attention, je ne suis qu'un amateur de belles randonnées et de belles photographies, pas un professionnel. - Toujours au rayon des qualités : l'autonomie fabuleuse des batteries. Egalement : la stabilité en vol, la douceur des commandes, le retour automatique qui indique avec précision le trajet retour du drone - Encore au rayon des qualités : malgré une taille assez imposante, ce drone se range facilement dans mon sac de rando prévu pour la photo (sac Lowepro Flipside 400 AW) et le total transporté n'est pas plus lourd que le DJI Air 2s et ses batteries Pour les défauts : - Dans sa version Fly More Combo avec la télécommande avec écran, je trouve que le prix est sacrément lourd. Mais c'est un choix, car la qualité est bien là. - A ne pas négliger les frais annexes qui viendront alourdir la facture de 250€ (pour moi) : * les sacs de batterie anti-déflagrants (ignifugés) par sécurité * La protection des hélices * Des joysticks de rechange - car vous en perdrez bien quelques- uns, ils sont tellement fins ! * Une carte mini SD rapide et fiable * Un chargeur qui fait le job et qui existe en chargement rapide pour les 3 batteries * Et puis aussi l'indispensable Care Refresh Service, pour se mettre à l'abri des pépins - manips, casses etc. Bien sûr, il y a encore d'autres contraintes, mais le plaisir d'emmener en balade un tel compagnon est tellement grand ! Juste pour terminer : je suis retraité depuis plus de 20 ans et j'adore les nouvelles technologies. Mes utilisations ne sont donc pas celles de Monsieur Tout-le-Monde. Et chaque semaine je fais un petit montage de mes randonnées, qui inclut - bien sûr - le meilleur de mes vidéos tournées avec le DJI Air 3

Aunque no le he exigido mucho, puedo decir que es un buen equipo en todo aspecto (sin sacarlo del nivel en el que está), la duración de la batería es buenísima a comparación del drone del que venía (P4 Pro), la calidad de las fotos es muy similar a lo que yo conocía de DJI pero en general salen muy bien resueltas y con bastante flexibilidad a la hora de editar, si las tomas en raw, claro. Aunque no he probado los modos avanzados o automatizados de vuelo, sí he visto el buen funcionamiento del sistema de visión y de los sensores, algo que es muy positivo; en ocasiones que he intentado hacer tomas en espacios un tanto apretados el sistema ha estado funcionando bien, sin volverse una limitante al grado de deber apagarlo como lo había tenido que hacer con otros drones. El video en el perfil logarítmico que tiene sale bien, igual con buena flexibilidad a la hora de edición y el LUT oficial que tienen de referencia para este drone me agrada. Es el primer drone que tengo con dos cámaras y debo decir que la focal larga me ha permitido hacer unas tomas bastante interesantes jugando con los planos y la profundidad de campo. Los acercamientos que puedes lograr con esa focal son muy útiles. Sin duda creo que es el mejor drone que he tenido, aunque no suelo cambiarlos muy a menudo porque son equipos que no uso tan frecuentemente. Lo que más me gusta sin duda es lo portátil; ya puedo traerlo en la mochila junto con cámara, ópticas y micrófonos y hacer un kit extremadamente portátil con drone incluido. Es una maravilla