The best new drone for filmmakers | DJI Mavic 3 Pro

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro just launched and it's my new favourite drone. I've put the powerful Hasselblad camera to the test over the last three weeks to see how this drone compares to the DJI Mavic 3 Cine which I've used and loved since January 2021. The standout feature is the tri focal length cameras that compress landscapes and subjects with a clarity and precision unlike any other drone on the market.

I've spent that last 3 weeks testing it out across Australia and its performance is as reliable and sturdy as the Mavic 3 Cine, but the Mavic 3 Pro's updated tele lenses change the game for me. It has a 3x 70mm and 7x 166mm camera which enhance the viewer's perception of space and distance by compressing a subject against the background giving you a lot more creative control akin to handheld.

Here is how I mostly used the tri focal lengths for this video:
- 1x Hasselblad Camera: establishing shots and vast landscapes
- 3x medium tele camera: Close ups of the subjects tracking them in action (ie big waves crashing, motorbike, surfer and mountain bike rider) I used this camera mostly!
- 7x tele camera: Subjects and surroundings compressed against a big landscape in the background. This was great for getting close to the dolphins without disturbing them.

Further Specs:
- All three cameras support 4K/60fps video specifications. The Mavic 3 Pro Cine
version supports Apple ProRes across all lenses
- 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera
- 43-Minute Max Flight Time
- Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
- Up to 15km HD Video Transmission*

Production by: Grafton Create

And a special thanks to @brannoncjackon for helping me on the trip and to @HenryKidman designing and printing the mount.

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[Nico_Lehr]

Your cinematic drone videos are some of the best I've seen on YouTube. The way you use the movement of the drone to create a sense of depth and perspective is really impressive. It's clear that you take great care in planning out your shots and putting together a cohesive narrative that takes the viewer on a journey.

[danneyantony]

0:06 when the beat drops, bro’s cinematic prowess just explodes to whole different dimension and take you on one hell of a ride!

[raju.b]

Most underrated creator.... Really appreciate ur work man

[abhi]

Best footage of Mavic 3 pro since launch😍

[Benn_TK]

Absolutely insane man, love the BTS too 🔥

[laminduhashira]

I literally can't believe these shots 😍, you're just the ultimate motivational cup for content creators man! Amazing work!

[a-d.production]

The most EPIC video I ever seen! Awesome in everything especially with the mount back scene! JUST INCREDIBLE!👍👍👍

[Jamesmatthews]

Levels mate. Love the colors in this hard 👌🏻 Mad beat too

[lukasrenk]

Everytime you make a new video, I watch the old ones again to! Love the BTS at the end, such a vibe : )

[rocheuro]

wow this is just amasing man! wonderful cinemtography!

[thewellbeingc]

this is heaven!! The mount is just of outstanding effect showing the drone performing!

[justkayy]

Well done man! Love the grading on this one so much too🔥

[paulosmoello]

Great! Compositions, grade, edit, music. Great. Congratulations !

[elijahxiong]

This video inspired my drone camera journey. Thank you for your inspiration.

[Infinite-em]

UNDERRATED！！Your work is a master piece！

[MorganWoods]

I’ve watched so many vids on this drone and this is the only one with footage that actually looks how I expect it to! Amazing work, I’m sold 💯

[briantelford]

Love your work brother and 166mm looks epic 😍😍

[JakeRichandAnnaChah]

love you work Elliot! Product in use shots were super rad :)

[jonathan]

It's so good man! Don't know how I didn't find you sooner, but immediately subscribed after the first video I saw from you. Love how you integrate the "behind the scenes" into the main project, it's sick dude! Keep it up!

[CamillaJohannesen]

This was just wild! These shots were so beautiful, well done man! Also, that mount, was it 3d printed?? It looked sick when the water splashed on the lenses!!! 🤛🏼