DJI Mavic 3 - 2 Month Review

I’ve been using the Mavic 3 Cine for a couple of months for trips to Norway; Iceland and Tuscany, and putting it through it’s paces. Here are my thoughts on DJI's replacement for the Mavic 2 Pro, a drone which I used and was super happy with for around 3 years. Thanks to DJI who sent me the Mavic 3 for this review.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:36 Build Quality & Specs
5:21 Video Quality
8:33 Photo Quality
10:14 Flight Performance
10:57 Connectivity
12:09 Battery Life & Flight Time
13:51 Active Track
14:49 Obstacle Avoidance Sensors
16:27 Conclusion

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Backpack & Tripod:

[modernfotographic]

Andy, I've been following you since way back on DA. Great to see you, excellent review. Extremely helpful.

[AllanSu]

Excellent review Andy. I've been enjoying my Mavic 3 for the past few months. The recent firmware updates have finally made the drone feel more complete. The telephoto has become more fun to use and DJI certainly deserves credit on that front. I'm still holding out for a d-log update for the telephoto to *really* consider using it. Here's hoping DJI keeps improving the Mavic 3 and add further new cool features.

[tomheim]

Another inspirational and educational video - thanks Andy!

[davidselby]

It sounds like a terrific machine. I’ve never been a drone enthusiast but it seems that the capability and experience of the pilot is as important as the spec of the machine. I’ve always thought that your drone footage contributes massively to the enjoyment of your videos and I look forward to more.

[jakobschneeberger]

A very good review with great drone shots 👍👍👍 Many Thanks 🙏

[harrycallaghan]

Fantastic review and awesome footage. I’d love to see you do a review of the DJI mini 3 pro.

[Mimic]

man Amazing videos 📹 you make, Excellent Colour Grading.

[dishxpert]

Tuscany looks even more beautiful in graded dlog than in real life. One of my fave places in Italy.

[izoyt]

what a scenery, top work as usual.
seems to be perfect drone for you, my only comment would be on upwards camera pitch, you could do that on m2p as well. maybe not on same amount (bit i don't think difference is big, actually), but it is definitely there and can be very useful sometimes.

[alexnail]

The highlands in winter look so good I’m borderline offended! Very jealous Andy!

[jasonlee]

i would love to see a video of you shooting (with settings included) and editing a drone photo with the mavic 3, I often feel like my Mavic 3 images are lacking on the editing side, but also just learning new ideas with a drone is always a welcome tutorial

[WaitdidYOUknowthat]

Hey Andy, great video like always!!
Could you maybe someday make a video about panorama photos? So how to do it and what you have to consider, but also what equipment you need.

[marianriabic]

Great video review. How sharp is the lens in the corners when shooting stills at f5.6 which is allegedly the sweet spot for best sharpness across the frame

[PowderMill]

Great drone NOW THAT GPS LOCK IS FIXED !!
Thanks for your awesome videos.

[peterfritzphoto]

Fabulous review, Andy. I’m super happy with my Air 2S, but looking forward to a ‘proper’ high-res large sensor update. I’d love an X100V sensor inside a DJI drone. Or an R5 sensor. 😄

[passionpit]

I do agree with your overall review .. however the obstacle avoidance system failed dramatically when the aircraft slammed into a utility light pole. DJI referred me to a litany of variables that would void it’s effectiveness. That was extremely disheartening to say the least. .

[michaelmao]

Andy, great review as always. Curious to know when you're coming out with the Fuji 16-80 F4 review. I recently bought it and used it for some landscape work and had been enjoying it. Really nice focal range and pretty good image quality.

[mallamick]

Hi Andy. As usual thoroughly enjoyed your drone reviews (Air2S & MP3) Calm, no nonsense, no super exaggerated hyperbole. Just practical thoughts, observations and experiences. Being an ex pro photojournalist for over 50 years and looking for something new and different to get my well worn down teeth into, I’m increasingly looking at drone photography in my dotage for a bit of fun and new perspective, mainly stills. My question, what do you find best suits you for viewing your scene before finally pressing the ‘shutter? Can you recommend a suitable viewing experience, ie controller? Might it be worth making a video of such? For me a must is that the image I’m viewing must match the emotion and warmth of heart I’m seeing and feeling. Cheers from Oz. 👍

[rosssayer]

Well I’ve never owned a drone and at my age probably never will but this was a really enjoyable review of this drone and I will be sharing it with my son In-law. Thanks for the review, I always enjoy your channel with amazing photography.

[sergiopablo]

Hello Andy, are you planning to upload your XF 16-80mm lens review? You mentioned one year ago that you were going to test it on a trip, but haven't seen the review anywhere on your channel. Thank you!