DJI Air 3
Drones

Air 3

DJI

Released Jul 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 13, 2026

DJI Air 3 drone offering 46-minute flight time, all-around obstacle avoidance, and a 70mm telephoto camera with good low-light performance. The DJI Air 3 scores 84/100 based on 12 expert reviews in the drones category. Coverage includes reviews from Thedronegirl, Wired, Dronedj, and Digitalcameraworld.

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84

based on 12 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent battery life (46 minutes)(6)
  • All-around obstacle avoidance(5)
  • Good low-light performance(4)
  • 45 minutes of flight time(3)
  • 70mm telephoto camera(3)

Cons

  • Fixed aperture(3)
  • Too bulky to take hiking(2)
  • Not compatible with previous dji remotes(2)
  • Smaller 1/1.3" sensor compared to air 2s(2)

12 Expert Reviews

92
Dec 14, 2025

The DJI Air 3S is a premium travel drone that combines high-end features with portability, excelling in ease of use, image quality and travel readiness.

90
Mar 24, 2024

The DJI Air 3 is an impressively versatile, easy-flying drone with serious videography skills.

88
Jul 25, 2023

The DJI Air 3 is positioned as a true mass-market flagship drone with dual cameras, exceptional flight time, and advanced tracking capabilities.

85
Jul 25, 2023

The DJI Air 3 is certainly a step up from the DJI Mini 3 Pro – in fact so much so that many will rightly question whether they need to spend any more.

85
Jul 25, 2023

The DJI Air 3 is a significant upgrade on the Air 2S released in 2021, and its pricing makes it a good all-rounder option for anyone flying the Mini 3 Pro but wishing for better wind resistance, as we...

85
Jul 26, 2023

The DJI Air 3 is a solid upgrade over the Air 2S with excellent dual-lens camera system, long battery life, and full obstacle avoidance, though it has some limitations in ActiveTrack performance and l...

85
Oct 25, 2024

The DJI Air 3S is positioned as an allrounder drone with a 1-inch sensor, improved low-light capabilities, and LiDAR obstacle avoidance, making it a compelling option between entry-level and high-end ...

85
Aug 13, 2023

The DJI Air 3 is an excellent choice for most drone pilots, offering a dual-camera system, long battery life, and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, though it may not fully satisfy professional needs...

85
Apr 8, 2024

The DJI Air 3 offers excellent versatility with its dual lens system and outstanding low-light performance, though it trades some image quality for functionality compared to its predecessor.

80
Aug 8, 2023

The midrange DJI Air 3 drone is a smooth operator thanks to its versatile wide-angle and telephoto cameras, fantastic obstacle avoidance sensors, and lengthy battery life.

80
Oct 27, 2024

Not a great choice for UK residents due to its weight, and probably not worth swapping your Air 3 for – but the Air 3S is yet another fantastic, great value camera drone from DJI.

72
Dec 27, 2023

The DJI Air 3 drone has been a fun addition to my photography arsenal, allowing for shots I would have never been able to capture previously.