DJI Mavic 3 vs Mavic Air 2 - Where are the differences?

Brand
DJI
DJI
Product name
Mavic 3
Mavic Air 2
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Flight performance
Speed (max)
Speed (max)
19,0 km/h
Speed (max)
68,4 km/h
Rate of climb (max)
Rate of climb (max)
8,0 m/s²
Rate of climb (max)
4,0 m/s²
Descent rate (max)
Descent rate (max)
6,0 m/s²
Descent rate (max)
3,0 m/s²
Flight duration (max)
Flight duration (max)
46 minutes
Flight duration (max)
34 minutes
Flight distance (max)
Flight distance (max)
30 km
Flight distance (max)
18 km
Flight altitude (max)
Flight altitude (max)
6000 m
Flight altitude (max)
5000 m
Intelligent flight mode (follow)
Intelligent flight mode (follow)
Yes
Intelligent flight mode (follow)
Yes
Obstacle detection
Obstacle detection
Yes
Obstacle detection
Yes
Battery
Removable
Removable
Yes
Removable
Yes
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
5000 mah
Battery capacity
3500 mah
Video
Maixmale video resolution
Maixmale video resolution
5120 x 2700 @ 50fps
Maixmale video resolution
3840 x 2160 @ 60fps
Maximum bitrate
Maximum bitrate
200 Mbit/s
Maximum bitrate
120 Mbit/s
24fps mode
24fps mode
Yes
24fps mode
Yes
Photo
Megapixel (max)
Megapixel (max)
20 MP
Megapixel (max)
48 MP
HDR function
HDR function
Yes
HDR function
Yes
Panorama
Panorama
Yes
Panorama
Yes
Continuous shooting
Continuous shooting
Yes
Continuous shooting
Yes
RAW photo format
RAW photo format
Yes
RAW photo format
Yes
Wide Angle
Wide Angle
Yes
Wide Angle
Yes
Camera
First Person View (FPV)
First Person View (FPV)
-
First Person View (FPV)
Yes
Field of view
Field of view
84
Field of view
84
Specifications
Weight
Weight
895 g
Weight
570 g
Control
Smartphone
Smartphone
Yes
Smartphone
Yes
VR motion control
VR motion control
No
VR motion control
No
Remote control
Remote control
Yes
Remote control
Yes
Memory
Internal Memory
Internal Memory
8 GB
Internal Memory
8 GB
Memory card slot
Memory card slot
Yes
Memory card slot
Yes
Maximum SD card
Maximum SD card
-
Maximum SD card
256 GB

Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the two DJI brand drones in comparison and take a closer look at the differences between the Mavic 3* and Mavic Air 2*.

Which drone has better flight performance?

When it comes to a drone, flight performance, among other things, is a very interesting and important topic. Which drone is faster? Can the DJI Mavic 3 fly longer than the DJI Mavic Air 2? Let's compare the flight performance. Let's take a look at the flight performance of the drones. The manufacturers' values here refer to good weather conditions. If there is a lot of wind, the performance may be lower.

With a maximum flying speed up to 68,4 km/h in the horizontal, the DJI Mavic Air 2* can do more. The DJI Mavic 3 can manage up to 19,0 km/h here.

In addition to the speed in horizontal flight, the maximum speeds in climb and descent are also of interest. The data here is given in meters per second. Not in kilometers per hour.

Compared to the DJI Mavic Air 2, the DJI Mavic 3* wins in climb speed. It manages up to 8,0 m/s². The DJI Mavic Air 2 manages up to 4,0 m/s² in the climb.

The descent is faster for the DJI Mavic 3* with up to 6,0 m/s². The DJI Mavic Air 2 can thereby be up to 3,0 m/s².

Flight performance also includes flight time and possible distance. In good weather conditions, the DJI Mavic 3 manages up to 46 minutes, which is better than the DJI Mavic Air 2, which manages up to 34 minutes. The maximum distance is mostly related to the flight duration. Here, the DJI Mavic 3 is ahead with a maximum distance of up to 30 km with one battery charge. For the DJI Mavic Air 2 it is up to 18 km.

Many drones offer a removable battery for more flight performance. This is also the case with the DJI Mavic 3 and DJI Mavic Air 2. For both drones, the battery can be removed and replaced. To take advantage, you usually have to buy another battery. Most of the time, the packages are called "Fly More." For the change, you have to land your drone in between, of course. Thus, the performance does not increase in one piece.

DJI Mavic 3 or DJI Mavic Air 2, which drone can fly higher? The DJI Mavic 3 can climb up to 6000 m in height. The DJI Mavic Air 2 can handle up to 5000 m. This allows the DJI Mavic 3 to handle more. However, what a drone can do and what is allowed are different issues. Legally, there are regulations on how high a drone can fly, depending on the area. Here you should inform yourself before each use.

What drone can follow you?

Both the DJI Mavic 3* and the DJI Mavic Air 2* have an intelligent flight mode. In this mode, the drone can automatically follow moving objects. For example, when playing sports, this can be interesting.

Which drone has better viedo performance?

Let's start at the resolution. Of course, depending on your usage, it makes sense that you look at the complete list of resolutions.

In the film industry, 24 fps is still used for theatrical films. Even though this is a lower value, it is popularly used in cinematography. Both drones from the comparison can shoot videos at 24 fps. However, here you always have to check the context of the resolution.

Furthermore, the bitrate of the videos is still relevant. Here, the DJI Mavic 3* performs better with up to 200 Mbit/s. The value for the DJI Mavic Air 2 is 120 Mbit/s.

Which drone takes the better photos?

In addition to video resolution, photo resolution is also an important point when comparing drones.

Not only the resolution is interesting for the photo function. The functions for photos are also not always the same for drones. Let's take a look at the functions in a brief comparison:

Compare storage capacity

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The internal memory for both drones is 8 GB. However, for most drones, this is not used to store photos and videos.

Much more important is the memory card slot, which is available on both drones.

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