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?
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.