Air 3
DJIReleased Jul 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 13, 2026
A versatile drone with a 70mm telephoto camera, 46-minute battery life, and all-around obstacle avoidance for reliable low-light filming. The DJI Air 3 scores 84/100 based on 12 expert reviews in the drones category. Coverage includes reviews from Thedronegirl, Wired, Dronedj, and Techradar.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 12 expert reviews
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 Publication Reviews
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.
The DJI Air 3 is an impressively versatile, easy-flying drone with serious videography skills.
The DJI Air 3 is positioned as a true mass-market flagship drone with dual cameras, exceptional flight time, and advanced tracking capabilities.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
