DJI Air 3 Review - MUCH Better Than I Expected

DJI Air 3 has released July 25, 2023 with TWO cameras. I spoke to soon on the Air 3 when DJI first told me the specs, so I admit I judged it before I tried it based off the hardware and their claims. Two cameras at 4K with 3/4" sensors instead of that old 1" sensor at 5.4K on the Air 2S?? I am happy to say I was full of crap and I have the proof.

2 Cameras
1/1.3" Sensor 24mm F1.7
1/1/3" Sensor 70mm F2.8
4K H.265 MAX
10-bit Dlog-M on both cameras
46m Flight Time
Omni Obstacle Avoidance
Better Connection
2 x 12mp photo cameras (listed as 48mp but no)
New Smart Remote
Image Quality/Color Profile BIG step up
Active Track + Smart Features
720g
Vertical Shoot (sensor crop only)
10 m/s ascent/descent speed, fastest of DJI
4K 100fps/ 1080p 200fps slo-mo
NightMode

Air 2S MAJOR changes:
A second 3x Telephoto lens obviously
720g instead of 595g
12mp photos vs. 20mp on Air 2S
Omni Obstacle Avoidance now
4k Max instead of 5.4K
3/4" sensors instead of 1" sensor
Better Connection behind buildings/trees
46 minute flight time vs. 31m flight time
Vertical Shooting & NightMode added

Without a doubt the image quality has improved, even with a smaller sensor. Don't ask me how they did it but they did.
Much improved ISO, low light even beats the Air 2S with a larger sensor and 5.4K.

$1099 USD Drone + DJI RC N2
$1349 USD Drone + DJI RC N2
$1549 USD Drone + Fly more combo DJI RC 2

Just get a second battery and ND filters and you'll be fine. REALLY suggest the DJI RC 2 smart remote too, wildly helpful to the experience. Makes it way more fun, either smart remote is great just get one.
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Specs
01:22 Biggest Change
02:30 Compare Air 2S
04:42 2nd Camera
05:50 Air 2S photos
06:23 Air 3 Quality
07:20 ActiveTrack
09:02 Photography
11:14 Low Light
13:45 Vertical Filming
14:15 Which to Buy
16:30 Improving

#DJI #DJIAir3 #Air3

[QuickAssTutorials]

FORGOT the price sorry. GET the smart remote if you can squeeze it out, that helps SOO much cannot stress enough the experience is 10x better.
$1100 Drone + RC N2
$1350 Drone + RC N2 fly more combo
$1550 Drone + Fly more combo DJI RC 2

[TheDetourDuo]

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[echostarling]

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[JackJones]

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[johnnyinterval]

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[joeconnorsjr]

Most informative and most helpful video I’ve seen on the Air 3 and honestly one of the most informative videos in general. Really appreciate you taking the time to do the various comparisons. 🙏

[christopherfehr]

Awesome video. I was looking forward to your review and you did not disappoint 😂. Good job and I’ll definitely be having this drone in my sights.

[CaminoAir]

You are on my special select list of reviewers. I could hear my old Air 2S from about 300 meters (obviously knowing what precise sound to search for). What I understand about 04 is that the Air 3 has six (yes that's 6) antennae and the RC version 2 has four. Also, stay strong when your Mini 3 Pro wants to clear the air about your dalliances with other drones.

[bart]

Fantastic video as always. Love your delivery combined with good information and level-headed thought process.

[BrandonsYouTube]

Well, I stand corrected. Maybe I will look at buying this one on top of the mini 3 Pro that I have. I was honestly expecting equal-ish performance to the mini 3 Pro when I saw the same sensor size. Thank you for the excellent review.

[chris]

I loved this so much... giggled far too much. Instant subscriber. Thank you for the edutainment. Can't wait for more...

[WOOPmedia]

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[CineMobilePodcast]

Glad I stumbled in your channel. One of the better real world use case/comparisons I've watched on this drone. Keep it up ✊🏿

[davidro]

Best technical review I've seen of the Air 3. Still a tad confused about the sensor debate when it comes to stills photography. would be good to see some more examples of stills from the air3 and air2s in different circumstances

[gt_kenny]

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[precision_aerial]

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[spanky]

I've been waiting for your review on this. Top notch 👌

[SkyTouch]

I was very critical with Dji for taking a step back with the sensor size but I must say I’m impressed with the image quality from the Air 3.

[dwinterowd]

100% dispelled that sensor size myth. So much is done behind the camera sensors now. Still having trouble seeing why you would get the Air 3 when the Mavic 3 + RC can be got for $1200 though.

[redgolf]

Very professional, detailed, and to the point, superb review brother, respect!!!