Dji Air 3 Photography Review - How Good is the Photo Quality?

Regarding photography, the DJI Air 3 takes a different approach compared to the previous Air 2s. It chooses versatility and functionality rather than sheer photo quality. It is supplied with a smaller 1/1.3″ sensor, but it offers a second telephoto lens and a host of new useful features

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[joeychm]

You are of the few drone YouTubers who didn't drnk the DJI Air 3 Kool-Aid. For photography, people may want to wait for the "Air 3 S/Pro" to get the same quality out of the main lens as the Air 2S, let alone the Mavic 3. Thank you for your unbiased and honest reviews.

[edwarddebruyn]

48mp “yes” but with restrictions. Actually purchased the mini 3 pro for it’s low weight (and lower legal restrictions). I’ve also a Mavic 2 and 3 pro.
As a landscape photographer I’m rather fun of more resolution. I was really very sceptically about the 48mp mode until I did some tests. In my tests I included some pages with different sizes of text. What came out of it was that smaller text in the images was perfectly readable in the 48 mp images but not in the 12mp images. Upgrading the 12mp images with AI programs didn’t make the text any better. So must conclude that the 48mp image resolution is really higher but of course at the cost of dynamic range and more noise.
So when needed I always do noise reduction or/and try to perform an “little” HDR, one image exposed for the sky and one image + 2 stops for the landscape foreground. But sometimes a little drift ruins the shot because of the more time consuming manual mode.
So rather surprised to see that this new drone, DJI Air 3, includes 48mp HDR mode what would simplify a lot my workflow.
Will wait for the mini 4 pro witch hopefully includes the 48 mp HDR…but a software upgrade could maybe do the same…if they want to do it.

[RonaldBrown]

I agree with you, the 70mm lens is a game changer. I get shots with it that I can't get with any of my other drones. The Air 3 is already one of my favorite drones. Great video, and thanks for sharing, Vic.

[aloeisthestuff]

I will have a Peep at your pics. I've been looking at what I can from the Air 3 and comparing to some lesser drones and have had my eyes opened a little bit more. So far my Nano+ is close to being as good as the air 3. I has it's own set of draw backs but it surprised me. For sheer flying time for your bucks the non mini 3 pro with Plus batteries is getting the most use from me right now.
Thanks for your efforts in these vids. And enjoyed looking at your web site.

[h-dawg]

Would you say it’s worth picking up a second hand Air 2S to focus on photography? I’m buying my first photographic printer so not sure if it’s a good idea getting the air 3 or the 2s?

I already own an Air 2, so I already have 3 air 2 batteries! & I have the Dji RC & mini 3. I love my mini 3 pro but the Air 2s seems better for photography and I can get a second hand one pretty cheap.

[ralphjeswald]

Vic as always, a very balanced review… Particularly regarding resolution. Appreciate your work.

[robskyful]

I have the air3 and picture quality not as good as my mini 2 I now regret buying it and didn’t need to because I also have air 2s, air 3 definitely my last drone purchase.Very informative video.

[Avoletta-qsnf]

Great video Vic! I confirm all your findings on the Air3 and in particular the impressive results in low light compared to my Mini3 (in daylight the difference is less relevant, but still noticeable in the far distance details).

The 70mm is a true surprise for me, but discovering is exactly the same installed on Mavic 3 pro I finally understand why…

Coming back to the main sensor it is clear the reason why they limited the size. A full 1” with the same stacked architecture would have killed the current Mavic series, so an Air3s will certainly arrive, but not before a Mavic4 is on the market for long time.

Waiting for your video review!

[gekoldronevideos]

Hello Vic, great and objective review as always👍👏 I myself have the Mavic 3 Classic and what I've seen sofar this drone is better compared to the Air 3 because of the sensor size, variable aperture and the D-Log. But the telephoto lens from the Air 3 is very tempting😀. For now I decided it is better to skip this Air 3 and wait for a future upgrade from DJI with a telephoto lens but as minimum a 1 inch sensor, variable aperture and a C1 label for Europe. Maybe called Air 3 S? What do you think about the video quality from the Air 3 compared to the Mavic 3 Classic? I appreciate your opinion! Greetings from a subscriber from 🇳🇱

[denaco]

Here in the UK the CAA are in the process of changing the rules on drones so i'm not replacing my mav 3 or 2s until they i found out how bad it will get and if remote ID is coming. i will still get the mini 4 though to replace min 3. it will have the new 1.13 sensor form this air 3 which will be a great little drone. and yea, that 48mp is such a lie. if it really was 48mp, then the quality of the photos would be the best any drone could produce and be above the mavic 3 pro. but there's almost no difference to the 12mp like you say.

[garyguest]

Great video. Being a photographer, I had been using the first generation Mavic Pro and, with Photoshop, was able to get some great images. Then After a few issues with that drone I ordered the Air3. Well I was very disappointed as I was getting lots of noise even at low iso's. DJI to there credit replaced it and also mention there were challenges with this drone and were looking at a fix for it. My new Air 3 so far, and I have only flown it twice does look better. I will do further test when the weather permits. Loved your video and it has given me some hope for the Air3 which on paper and the YouTube videos does look like a great drone. Thank you again.

[SyedUmar-thsr]

i was take some pics from DJI AIR 3 for my client..ths was bridge picture so i was fkew drone high then take pics..
as we all know that Air3 have fix 24mm 1.4 camera so cam automatically set shutter 3500
i was set ISO at 100 due to harsh sun.
but when i saw pic at pc so disappointed.
Bridge look great in picture but VEHICLES who was at bridge was feel NOISY i mean throughout pic not sharp as i was thought
can anybody advice solution

[carlomure]

I will lose a lotnof quality in stills from mavic 2 pro to Air 3? :(

[nishatchotu]

Well i have air 2s and i am not impressed by new air 3 i will wait for air 3s or pro or air 4

[cassijoanna]

Their will be no air 3s. It would be too close to the mavic classic