For those who have flown both the DJI Mavic 3 and the Air 2S, what are the most notable differences in terms of performance, camera quality, and overall user experience, and which drone do you prefer for specific use cases?
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The DJI Mavic 3 and Air 2S are both excellent drones, but they meet distinct purposes. The Mavic 3 has a longer flying length (up to 46 minutes), a faster speed (75 kph), and improved camera quality, thanks to a 4/3 CMOS sensor with 5.1K video at 50fps. It’s better suited for professionals who require high performance and image quality. The Air 2S, on the other hand, has a 31-minute flight time, a top speed of 68.4 kph, and a 1-inch CMOS sensor capable of recording 5.4K video at 30 frames per second. It is more compact and cost-effective, making it suitable for amateurs and travellers. Select the Mavic 3 for exceptional performance or the Air 2S for excellent value and versatility.
The arms of the Air 2S and Mavic 3 Classic may be folded for convenient storage and transportation and unfurled prior to takeoff thanks to their similar foldable designs.
Despite having similar designs, the two drones weigh substantially differently: the Air 2S weighs 595 grams, while the Mavic 3 Classic weighs 895 grams. This means that the Air 2S is 300 grams less than the Mavic 3 Classic—nearly a third of the latter’s total weight. And the weight of the backpack is unavoidably affected by this.