Air 3S
DJIReleased Oct 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 31, 2026
DJI Air 3S drone with advanced lidar obstacle-sensing, dual-camera system, 45-minute flight time, enhanced low-light performance, and 42GB internal storage. The DJI Air 3S scores 88/100 based on 33 expert reviews in the drones category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomsguide, Pcmag, T3, and Engadget.
Pros
- Advanced obstacle-sensing system with lidar technology(31)
- Excellent dual-camera setup(29)
- Up to 45 minutes of flight time(27)
- Excellent low-light performance(15)
- 42gb internal storage(11)
Cons
- Pricey(6)
- Mid-range price point(4)
33 Publication Reviews
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The DJI Air 3S is as close to drone perfection as you'll get, offering professional-grade video capabilities, excellent image quality, and creative features that make it the new gold standard for dron...
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The DJI Air 3S is one of the best drones you can buy right now, with a superb dual-lens camera, class-leading obstacle avoidance, long battery life, and easy, reliable flight.
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The DJI Air 3S is an exceptional drone that strikes a perfect balance between performance, camera quality, portability and price.
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DJI's Air 3S is the company's first consumer drone with LiDAR designed to make it safer to fly at night.
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The DJI Air 3S delivers exceptional image quality and performance that rivals more expensive drones, making it an outstanding choice for both enthusiasts and professionals.
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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.
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The DJI Air 3S is redefining what it means to capture the world from above with its dual-camera system and advanced features.
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If the DJI Air 3 was a great drone, the Air 3S is a slightly greater one.
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DJI’s new midrange drone is a formidable flying camera.
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The DJI Air 3S is an almost perfect dual-camera drone that successfully adds features and improves on its predecessor.
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The DJI Air 3S is the best drone for anyone who isn't a professional videographer, offering excellent flight features and a high-end camera.
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The DJI Air 3S managed to surprise me by being more than just a mild upgrade over its predecessor, so that despite its almost identical appearance this drone manages to feel entirely new and exciting.
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The DJI Air 3S is a highly refined travel drone, offering impressive upgrades over its predecessor, the DJI Air 3, while maintaining a compact form factor.
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I tested the new DJI Air 3S and it's one of the best drones for night flying
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The DJI Air 3S offers professional-grade features like dual cameras and omnidirectional obstacle sensing at a competitive price point under $1,600.
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The DJI Air 3S is a capable and fairly large drone that carries a two-camera payload and can capture 4k video, 50 MP stills, and delivers dominant subject tracking performance in our testing.
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Drone technology is always a moving goal, and things will inevitably get better, but right now this seems to offer exceptional quality to serious creatives for surprisingly little investment in compar...
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While the DJI Air 3S doesn’t represent a great leap forward over the Air 3 and its weight class throws up some obstacles to casual use, this is yet another great camera drone from DJI.
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The DJI Air 3S is a welcome addition to the mid-range family with its incredible new camera and safety features.
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DJI Air 3S is their first consumer drone with forward-facing LIDAR, improving obstacle avoidance in low-light conditions.
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The DJI Air 3S is an excellent drone that bridges the gap between lightweight models and premium offerings, offering versatile dual-camera setup, advanced safety features, and robust flight performanc...
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DJI Air 3S is a dual-camera drone designed for travel photography and aerial content creation, featuring advanced cameras, impressive safety features, and 45 minutes of flight time.
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The DJI Air 3S offers significant upgrades over its predecessor with a larger 1-inch sensor, advanced obstacle avoidance, and excellent image quality, making it a compelling choice for travel vloggers...
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The DJI Air 3S is a more affordable allrounder drone with a 1-inch sensor, better low-light capabilities, and front-facing LiDAR for safer flying.
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The DJI Air 3S is a top-notch travel drone that packs big features into a super portable package, offering excellent image quality and user-friendly operation despite its higher price point.
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The DJI Air 3S is a top-notch travel drone that packs big features into a super portable package with front-facing LiDAR for safer flying and a roomy 42GB of storage.
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The DJI Air 3S offers dual cameras, impressive flight time, and user-friendly features, making it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced drone enthusiasts.
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The DJI Air 3S offers a premium travel drone experience with high-end features in a compact, portable design.
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The DJI Air 3S represents a significant step forward in consumer drone technology, blending enhanced imaging capabilities with intelligent features that simplify complex shoots.
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The DJI Air 3S is a great mid-range option for hobbyists and professionals, offering better footage, improved low-light performance, enhanced safety features, and overall superior performance compared...
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The DJI Air 3s offers photographers a significant improvement over its predecessor, particularly with its larger 1-inch sensor and better image quality, though it still can't match full-frame cameras.
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The DJI Air 3S hits a sweet spot by combining many of DJI's best features without the heavy price or size of their flagship models.
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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.
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