DJI Air 3 - 1 MONTH LATER REVIEW - SHOULD YOU BUY IT? ( My Experience )
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🤜 Just ordered mine.. I have a mini 2 and mini 3 Pro. I was thinking of buying the Mavric 3 Pro or Cini but just could not justify spending 3.5 to 5k on a drone when this is just a hobby not a job.
I love it
Interesting to think about it….
I've been holding off buying my first drone for a year now. Air 3 ticked enough boxes that I went out and bought it. Loving it so far and only scratched the surface of its capabilities. Lots to learn.
Hi Darren, Another great video I like the way you tell it as it is, warts and all. It’s another learning curve for me v my Air 2S. What’s not to like? 2 cameras, cruise control - 360 obstacle avoidance - waypoints - occusync 4 - different Advanced Gimbal Settings to name a few. I am still finding the stick controls very sensitive to touch. Maybe I am heavy handed. The journey continues, have a great weekend. Regards Nigel G
I just purchased the DJI AIR 3 for my very first drone and absolutely love playing with all the features it offers. I don't have anything to compare it to but I absolutely love it.
just bought it as my first drone it's so good. Really love it 😍😍
Just got my Air 3 last week. Im brand new to drones and I'm blown away by the quality of the video and the performance. Mind you I only use my drone for fun recreation but I think it will be a very long time before I feel a need to upgrade to something else. The issues most people complain about are way over my level. There is so much to learn....its addictive!
Indeed I feel the exact same way as you do
I might be getting one for my birthday, and I am stuck between the mini 4 pro and air 3
@@beanbrewery my humble opinion, if you like to travel around the world, I think Mini 4 Pro will be more suitable as in many countries that no need formal licensing and extra courses need to be taken. If you prefer decent quality then go for Air 3. These 2 are the best consumer deal across all DJI products with worry-free flying.
@@beanbreweryso was I bro go with the air!
@@beanbrewery i am to, i have a mini 2 at the moment, but want to upgrade but i don't know which one
Many entitled people are happiest when they are unhappy…it’s as simple as that.
Totally agree... I switched from the Air 2S to Air 3, and the Air 3 is simply awesome, love the pictures and video from it.. Everything in Air3 is just so fluid and intuitive :)
The Mini 3 Pro and the new Air 3 are game-changers in the drone industry. It will be known as the year drone technology leaped like a whoop.
hahahahaha, that's silly.
He is just making drama and a false claim for attention. Everyone loves this drone
Thanks for acknowledging the stacked sensor and the advantages it comes with. So many people reviewing this camera stop at the sensor measurements, and fall WAY short of giving full credit for DJI's decision. Kudos to you.
Its not stacked. Just a newer image processor.
Do you feel it’s too late in the cycle to snag a mavic 3 pro. Feel like there is definitely a 4 coming w occusynch 4. And compatibility with a. New rc pro controller. And perhaps cam lengths that are easier to put together without obvious camera quality differences. What do you think?
About the 9:16 crop... You can just shoot a video in 4k and cut in in 9:16 in your photo gallery. Then you dont lose the quality right?
You could yes, 👍
I bought the Air 3, and I have to say, I'm loving it, quick if needed, very responsive, great picture and video, brilliant battery life and I've flown it a lot, and not had any signal issues. Yes, the camera is smaller, but it uses a superior technology so is actually better.🤛
Because the A3 doesn't support the RC Pro, I bought a Mavic 3 Classic. According to everything I have been able to research, all it would take to be compatible is a firmware update. ALL of the physical/electrical requirements are there on the RC Pro. Come on, DJI, Git 'er done!!!
I'm torn between getting the mavic 3 classic vs air 3s (when it's released within the next year).
One of the best tech videos on UA-cam, following your channel for a while, keep it up! cheers, Matt
thank you !!
I bought the Air 2 back in 2020. In 2021 the Air 2s was realised. Gutted was an understatement. Never going to fall for that old DJI trick again. I can guarantee as God makes little green apples in 2024 there will be a refresher Air 3 model that will have some arse kicking features. What they will be I'm sure you'll be making another splendid video on it 🤜
I feel slightly better knowning I wasn't the only one the fell foul of this.
This is about £400 more than I paid for my air 2 which seems a little unreasonable
Agreed. I bought the Air 2 and it was good for me until I tried a friend's new Air 2s. I got the Air 2s over a year later. A few months ago a friend bought the Air 3 and it's great but I'm going to hold out for the Air 3s that will undoubtedly come out later this year. I've had 3 Sparks, 2 Mavic Pros, an Air 2 and Air 2s. Never bought a drone brand new, all mint condition second hand. The Air 3s maybe my first new drone.
When dji launched air3 I trashed them in comments like anything . Post your video I sold my mini 3 pro and upgraded to air 3 . The performance of it just slapped me for being wrong about DJI . There is drastic diff between mini 3 pro and air 3 in image quality . Low light is top notch and stable footages always no need to mind wind unlike mini 3 pro . Loved the new rc and battery package . Thank you so much for the review and sorry to DJI for wrong about you
I have an original Mavic Pro, should i upgrade to the Air 3 or the Mavi 3 pro ? what will be the bigger improvement from what i have ?
The Mavic 3 Pro will have the better camera quality from your current drone. Both drones will have massive improvements in literally every other area. It just depends what you use your drone for.
What is going to happen in low light? In comparison to the Air 2S? Comparison in the daytime really is going to be equal with any modern drone but low light is the one inch sensor an advantage?
What about a mini 4 pro?
what choice do we have? in eu, form 2024, you can fly air2s only in a3
What is c1 level ?
So if I understand correctly. Since I already have a Mini 3 Pro. If I get the Air 3 I need 2 controllers. But if I go Mavic classic I dont.
Correct 👍
This guy is just nitpicking. I knew this was clickbait but I clicked on it anyways to see how ridiculous it would be.
He is that way since 2020 but youtube keeps recommending me this channel so I should finally block him as he is a tool of dji 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed
His content is so gash - beggggggging for those UA-cam sponsors
Yeah, this is literally one of the BEST drones. It's competitive even with the Mavic 3 Pro, and better in every way than the Mini 4 Pro. If you can get it for a good deal, like I got the Air 3 FMC/RC-2 bundle for $1,240, buying the Mini 4 Pro (especially with plus batteries) makes zero sense.
I think it also makes these Mavic make a bit less sense that it used to as well. When you're getting 85% of the Mavic features, PLUS a few extras that even the Mavic doesn't have, and a controller on par with the RC Pro, does it really make sense to spend 3x the money? The only thing you actually lose is 7x optical zoom and adjustable aperature. You can get around that with ND filters, and the 200% digital zoom on the Air's 3x optical gives a still usable 6x hybrid zoom.
You're getting improved transmission quality/range, flight time/battery life, and max speed on the Air, though. If they were both the same price or free, I can see why people would wanna go with one over the other. The Mavic still does have some pros, and makes sense as an option. What doesn't make sense is the price point.
To be fair most of the drones are pretty identical you kind of are nitpicking when picking a drone
Here’s what I can’t figure out…the Remote has a mic and speaker, but I can’t figure out how to record my voice as a slate for the clips, or how to playback the audio.
Ami I missing something?
My only concern, right now, is 'where is the CAA going' !! I'd love an Air 3 purely for the 70mm camera. I currently have a Mini 3 Pro and am perfectly happy with the results from that; and where I can fly it.
Which would you prefer for photography air3 or mavic classic 3?
The Mavic 3 Classic has a better main sensor. It uses the same Hasselblad camera of the Mavic 3 Pro. However, it doesn't feature the 3x tele lens. It depends what parts matter to you.
As a professional I can see the difference between the two. The Air2S footage is slightly better because the Air3 looks too sharp and action camera like. Although low light etc, is way better on the A3 most people fly in daylight conditions. While all other features are much improved as well as the new camera, at the end of the day video quality is what makes the difference. yes so many are waiting on a possible Air3 Pro. I think a lot of the push back comes because channels like yours are obviously trying to sell the product to consumers by trying to convince us why this product is the next best thing.
The good and the bad... but the bad you talk about sound not bad at all. I'm thinking of upgrading from the mini 2 towards the air 3 instead of buying a mini 3 or 4 pro... what do you reckon
Absolutely, the 3X optical zoom, wind resistance and overall speed of the Air 3 is what made me choose it. It's a phenomenal drone for its price
1:27 Could I find out more about this amazing place? These chimneys were created by nature or man ? (ruins of an old structure?). Could you provide the coordinates to this place?
Is Air3 and Mavic3 battery compatible?
Finally.we potential buyers would like an honest assessment like this instead of biased youtube videos. Would anyone will buy this when they know there will be another s version in few months with 1 inch sensor? I think youtube is becoming false advertisement portal for companies. Please call it when its not up-to the mark.
Good informative video. I punched the cheat cards but can't seem to open them without an app. Does anyone know how to download them?
Hello. Do you know if the proximity sensors can be disable like on the Mavic Zoom? Thanks.
QUESTION: Im coming from the DJI Phantom 4pro and for the RC, I needed to plug in my cell. My cell would keep a copy of the video I would record at a lower quality, does this RC for the DJI Air 3 keep a lower quality video in it?
How does the mini 4 pro compare? 😉😊🤐
10:08 UA-cam dramatically decrease bitrate of any videos. However I can see that Air 3 has more sharpness on edges and more details. By the way I love Air 2s. Wanna Air 3 only with one but 8K cam. Second cam for zoming is good, but you can always "zoom in" during postproduction with 5.4K-8K but you never can "zoom out" from completed footage to fix something.
One cannot mirror the screen to an alternative device? Unless I’m wrong many will not be buying the Air 3 for that reason alone, particularly if they have bought the RC Pro controller.
🤛 I recently upgraded to a Air 3 from a MA 2 my only complaint is the Pano’s and 360’s do not stitch together anywhere as good as the MA 2, any suggestions? They aren’t sharing quality 🤔
Isn't it being sold with the RC pro as an option?
Was that Lake Windermere I saw peeked just then?
Doing vertical in photos would make no sense whatsoever. When it records that tall vertical video it's using the full height of the sensor, instead of cropping off the top and bottom as it does in normal video mode. When you are taking photos it already uses the full sensor. So you are already taking "vertical" photos, except you have the left and right of the frame included as well. So just crop it to vertical when you post it and you will be getting the exact same result as what you are asking for.
Also, Freewell now has the split ND filters which are way better because now you can get equal exposures instead of the tele always being underexposed by about 1 stop.
Can you use the dji Mavic 3 Propellers on the dji air 3
was your opening shot Gt Langdale Darren?
6:40 do you think what you mentioned is going to come for the air 3? Sucks that it is missing stuff like that as it's important for someone like me to have. What's your thoughts on this?
Excellent perspective on the lineup! Thanks!
My pleasure!
Great review, I have a Mavic 2 zoom and the controller needs a battery is there any better controller that I could buy to replace the original one?
I bought the air3 and I'm very happy with it.
sure is great !
Mini 4 pro or air 3 , I want to record events parties etc and take pictures videos . Which one guys
What's everyone getting on flight time?
Thanks, I appreciate the review. I think I’ll get one and give it a try!
Hi. Another point DJI Air 3 is bad : compatibility to googles V2/Integra.
Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 "Consumers series" (not Enterprise Series of course - Mavic 3E-3T-3M, there is no need of this) are compatible. Does that mean new DJI FPV/Avata/goggles/air unit/... with O4 protocol in approach?
DJI FPV was only usable with goggles V2 even if thousands of users requested compatibility with goggles 2/Integra. Suddenly when goggles V2 production was terminated, an update was available (+/- two months ago) to use DJI FPV with goggles 2/Integra. Will we see the same kind of story with O3/O4 protocols?
So do we see the RC Pro 2??
I wondered that when I ordered the air 3 so I bought the rc-n2.
I’m debating for Black Friday to get air 3 or Dji fpv
Really great videos on the Air 3 and Mini 4, very useful as someone coming new to the drone world.
Glad you think so! Thank you
14:46 People keep forgetting that it's the same for all tech. New stuff keeps coming out like every day. I mean, that's why he makes these comparison videos in the first place, because new tech keeps coming out. So there won't be a newest drone, because new stuff will keep coming.
Can you please test something for me. If your RC2 is on cini mode when you power on drone or change battery does the drone start up in normal mode even though switch is on cinematic mode. I have to go to normal and back again. Is it mine only? Thank you in advance friend.
Darren just bought your Air 3 luts package, what editing software do you use for your videos?
Also I used to be-able to login to see all the luts packages I bought from you but can not find the login page now
Hey I use Final Cut Pro, resolve is also great , luts work great on any of the major video editors , you will find the download link on your email 😊
Maybe they will bring out a ma3s??
I want the ma3 though!!! But what am i to do with my ma2?? 😅
I'm so used to having the variable apperature on the Mavic 2 pro that I can't see using the Air 3, just have to save a little more till I can upgrade.
Does the 48mp mode still suffer from the same chromatic aberrations and colour shifts as much as the mini 3 Pro? It'd be interesting to see seeing as they both use the same omnivision ov48c sensor.
O4 and the RC2 are bonkers. The 70 mm lens is fantastic and I use it part of the time every time I fly the Air 3. I am keeping my Mini 2 and the Mini 3 Pro as they have important places for me. But the Air 3 is FANTASTIC. I feel like I have come a long way in my 75 years since making high-flying kites and spinning in circles with gas powered airplanes on a string in my youth. Thanks for your great work and advice, Darren. Cheers from Wisconsin, U.S.A. and fellow Yankee fan.
Seems like all that experience has paid off George! Keep flying well 🤜🤜
Having 6 antennas on the drone is a game changer!
Could variable aperture be updated for the air 3?
Nah not possible
This isn’t 48 mp?
I bought the Air 3 a couple of days ago. Waiting for it to arrive!
I can't get mine to zoom in any ideas
it has 1 more minute than mini 3 pro...isn't it 46 vs 47 minutes?
Ok look guys… I NEED HELP… I have the money for the Mavic 3 classic… and have the money for air 3! What do I get? I don’t care about the zoom as I am happy with the 2x on the Mavic 3 classic. What one do I buy? Help me decide!!! Please!!!! 🙏 also if I’m using the filters on the air 3 is it then better then the classic??
Noticed you were flying in formentor near port de pollenca super cool views
Stunning area
Thanks for the Video! Is there a chance that the DJI RC2 will be downward compatible to the Mjni 3 Pro and the Mavic 3?
I would love to upgrade my DJI RC without buying the RC Pro.
I'm tempted...checks a lot of boxes for me. Had to pause when I saw what looks to me like video of Lagos Portugal. Was just there last spring. Lovely! :)
Sure is a great place
Wait. The gymball can literally rotate, but you can’t turn it to look left/right and you can’t photograph downward!?
I’ve watched some videos reviewing this drone and I haven’t heard any of these specific complains is he being honest or just trying to get traffic for ad revenue you know if that question comes to mind probably is the latter
I just bought mini 3 non pro as my first drone and I’ll prolly upgrade when the launch the mini pro 4. I’ve still got much to learn. But having so much fun doing it.
That 3 non pro is one of the best bangs for you buck right now. I've been playing with one and it's surprising me. I love the Massive flight times with the plus batteries.
Had my DJI Air 3 & RC 2 controller now about a week. Have yet to be able to go live on UA-cam with RTMP. My old Mavic 2 works perfectly in side by side test. Contacted DJI and they said they would get back with me. Anybody else having this issue?
It's a nice drone, but why get it when you have an Air 2 S and your budget is limited?
Hey Darren, is the Mini 4 pro rumours true?
Hoping for a Mini 4 Pro weighing under 250 grams with Oc4 and the new controller.
Thanks for this, I'm still undecided if I should get the fly more package of this or keep saving for the mavic 3 pro, I'm currently on a mavic pro platinum that's getting up there in mileage and wanted to upgrade.
Can I control it with my voice yet.
Having one that was compatible with Google assistant would be nice. It would make controlling follow me mode and circle mode with my voice a lot easier and keep that ugly remote out of my pictures and videos.
Can anyone tell me why a faster shutter speed in bright situations is bad?
Given the immediate negativity towards the Air 3 in its first few weeks and even before then from the content creators I held back buying one. Compared to the Mini 3 Pro the Air 3 is a beast and sufficient a step up for my needs - especially at the price. I think DJI nailed it in the cost vs specs vs target audience and if you want the new RC 2 then you'll just have to wait for it 🤣
Spot on
This issue you highlighted with the controllers is not new. I’m still using a Mavic 2 zoom with a pro controller. And the same thing happened when the new drones were launched. I bought a Mini 3 Pro and could not use the pro controller with that drone so have to carry both.
I’m sure DJI could make the new controller at least work with the older drones, Microsoft work backward compatibility into their software for years.
There’s no point spending extra money on expensive so called ‘pro’ controllers if they just abandon them after a year or two.
I got my Air 3 a month ago and , while on a trip, have been using it in Colorado, north of Durango and Silverton. I have been using a Phantom 4 pro plus for over 7 years. The Air 3 completely solved the lack of reception I constantly experienced with the P4 pro, but I can't use my expensive Skyzone goggles with the Air 3 due to no HDMI port on the RC 2N controller. I hope DJI will come out with a controller with an HDMI port.
One thing about posting on social media like facebook, instagram, TikTok or Twitter is that you’re video quality is pretty much destroyed after uploading to the platforms so does it really matter that you have 4k or 5.4k footage and then the social media platforms reduce your quality down to 1080 p or 720p? That’s one issue I have when uploading to the social media platforms.
Now the Drones is getting overrated especially every time there’s always new rules!! I’m tired of buying expensive drones and rules is always changing!!
Specially remote ID’s and anything else coming up it’s not worth of investment now!!!
I think people are wound up at the mo there is so much going on about law changes with the caa until everyone knows about new laws and restrictions people won't buy it.i would be interested to see whether this is something you agree about
Best point you mentioned, the F stops. Definitely needs ND filters. If only it's included in the FM package
I just realized neither the Mini 4 pro, nor the Air 3 have adjustable aperture. I have been thinking about getting a new drone coming from Mavic 2 pro, but I have to have adjustable aperture!
Awesome video on these drones!!👌🏻👍🏻 Im in the process of looking for a reasonably priced drone but one that will do everything well & the Air 3 seems bang on for me but I'm i right in understanding that you need a license for drones if yes & if possible can you advise me in how you go about getting one or how you even go about doing it as I have no idea unfortunately!!!😬🤷🏼♂️ Kind regards Dave...👍🏻
Depends which country but in the UK you should get the a2 cofc licence lasts for 5 years, you don’t actually need a licence but you can fly close to things when you do have one courses.uavhub.com/courses/a2-cofc-fast-track?ref=cc78c1
@DMProductions So sorry I didn't even think about saying what country im in but I'm in the UK? So are you saying that you only need a license for certain drones sorry I have no idea about the law as im new to looking into getting a drone??😬 Thanks for getting back to me so very much appreciated!!👌🏻 Kind regards Dave...👍🏻
@@davelawrence594 yeah anything over 250g you can’t fly 150m from built up places without a licence so it’s highly recommended to get on , the one I used is that link and took two evenings
@DMProductions Thank you for getting back to me so quickly & again thanks for your advice & help!!👌🏻 I was quite impressed by the DJI Air 3 with looking at soo many different video reviews including yours & I'm looking at this one because of the advantages that would for me last years hopefully!!🤞🏻👍🏻
you told once that mini3 pro is end of dji drones. Get mini 3 pro or Inspire 3. There is no middle i think
I have both the Air 2s with the RC Pro controller and new Air 3 with RC 2. One bummer not mentioned is that you can not fly with ANY third party apps with this setup. The new RC 2 controller does not give you access to browse out on the internet and load third party apps. You would have to use your phone with the RC 2N to get access to apps, and once you fly without your phone you won't go back. With all that being said, the flight time, the 70mm lens, the extra sensors and the range are all worth it! The Air 3 has some compromise for sure, but overall, it's a step forward for sure.
Can you please give the RC2 a test with a usb c to hdmi port?
I saw a photo taken on an air 3 fb group that a guy used the RC2 with a usb c to hdmi adaptor and it apparently worked. I do still believe its fake... Bad can you please just give it a test? And maybe search a bit in the settings if there's something to be found? (like for fpv goggles and rc pro you need to enable fpv mode on the rc pro)
🤜🤛 I just bought one on Friday along with my Air2 best of all worlds
Nice one ! 🤛
Most smart phones don't have 4k displays so i don't see 2.7k being an issue for vertical
15:27 - this made me chuckle... I think the product would be called the DJI Amphibious 3 ProS Cine if it was able to go underwater...
Love your stuff 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
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hey i agree but i think there s an exception though cause i believe a Mini 4 coming for real
I've been perfectly happy with my Mini 3 Pro but in time a few weaknesses showed - I love shooting longer focal lengths so always wanted the tele lens of the Mavic but the whole package was overkill for me. The Mini 3 does move around a fair bit in even light wind & it was lacking waypoints and some of the other useful shooting modes.
The Air 3 ticks all the right boxes & has turned out to be the perfect upgrade. It's SO much more stable in wind, the extra speed is really useful (especially the descend speed) and the quality of the footage is definitely better and I find it much nicer to grade and more flexible in post. People like to harp on about the sensor size (which has become the new "megapixels" spec warrior moment) but the quality is definitely improved over the Mini 3 sensor. The stacked tech is a lot better in low light and very pleasantly surprised at how much better it is.
Hey man, I've decided to get a drone, but I'm debating between the Dji Air 3 and the Dji Mini 3 Pro. I found your comment helpful and I will really appreciate it if you could share some more feedback between the two.
Vertical video format is almost exclusively for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook/UA-cam shorts, which will be viewed on mobile phones. Why would you need 4K for that?
Difference in the shadows. 3 lighter. without blowing up. played one of your great vids on 65 in led cheapo tv, and then the differences accentuate.
Great review. I have zero issue with the 2.7 crop for vertical. First, why does anyone WANT vertical? Social media shouldn't accomodate people who don't realize you should film with your phone (and watch things on your phone) HORIZONTALLY. Instead platforms dumb things down. Furthermore, 2.7k is great resolution anyway. Heck, full HD is enough for the content we're watching. Nobody is pixel peeping the Mona Lisa on their phone, 2.7K is plenty.
You're absolutely right
Great review. Personally, I dont feel the camera is good enough. Footage seems ridiculously oversharpened. Reviewers are turning a blind eye to this. Wait 6 months for the air 3s