DJI Drone Review $999 - $2,200: Mavic 3 vs Mavic 2 Pro vs Air 2S

Which drone should you buy in 2021?? Tony Northrup reviews the new Mavic 3 for video quality, still image quality, battery life, speed, and more. It has some exciting benefits and some HUGE drawbacks - like the outrageous $2,200 price! Hint: the Hasselblad camera isn't.

[alexalex]

dude! mavic 3 does have and they do always work the side sensors! the info is from mavic 2! its an error in description! look at the bottom, it says mavic 2!!!

[saramdipm]

It’s always bothered me that reviewers call out “Hasselblad” as if there is anything special about it compared to the competition. Today Hasselblad a small company of a few dozen people and is fully owned by DJI. The image sensor, from what I can tell, is Sony. It’s a DJI camera with a Sony sensor. Thank you for calling this out!

[Sonofagreatdad]

I really appreciate you guys taking a stand on products. More and more YouTube reviews end with everything is great and really dont say much

[snitzoid]

As a pro who principally uses my drone for still nature photog the Mavic 3 has a few advantages. Longer battery and 2x rate of ascent and descent. Ergo I end up with twice the shooting time in many situations where I'm doing a long flight to reach remote spots. I've found with the smart controller, the range is much better. The improved dynamic range, lower noise and low light performance of the main camera sensor are winners also. Having the camera more aft in the drone allows me to angle the lens up without getting the props in my frame. Bottom line: Expensive as hell, don't like spending the money...but helping me produce better stills. For most folks, however, save your $$$$.

[miamiwindowwashers]

Thank You. Just upgraded the Air 2 to the Air 2s Combo with the new RC pro remote because its the best bang for the money at $1, 750. After watching this video I'm even more convinced that we made the right choice.

[TrevorJonescreator]

Super helpful. I just fell in the water holding my controller for my original Mavic Pro at a waterfall in Costa Rica, totally submerging it. I continued flying, but that night, controller was toast. Then I gave 2 batteries away to a dude who couldn't get batteries shipped to him. I was thinking time for the Mavic 3, but I think you've convinced me to go for the Air2s. Thanks Tony!

[eberthelbascha]

Thank you for giving us a true honest opinion about this drones, We all know that DJI try its hardest to build hype with this new drone but in my opion I dont think its the drone that we all hope for. I still have the Air 2 and wanted to upgraded but I dont think I will, I might just upgrade to the Air 2S which makes more sense for me.

[RonaldBrown]

You did a few tests and discovered some other things no one else it talking about. Like how there are no props in the shots anymore with the Mavic 3. Great job with the review Tony, and thanks for sharing.

[ArkansasRay]

Finally! A truly honest review. I had been struggling to decide which drone to purchase and you answered some questions for me that no other reviewers would touch. I would also love to see you review the Skydio 2 and see if you can capture cinematic footage easily with it.

[mitchlewis]

Best review of the current crop of DJI drones. Thank you so much Tony!

[phillipratzloff]

A great comparison of the 3 drones that makes the differences obvious. I have the Mavic Air 2 and have been very happy with it and don't see a big motivation to invest in an upgrade at this point.

[NickPage]

just wanted to add.. as a landscape photographer (and occasional golf course photographer) The tele lens on the drone doesn't have to be for creepy uses.. although I understand that fear. As a landscape photographer being able to compress a scene from the air could be a game changer

[photojunkysdronezonevlog]

Due to a relocation from California to South Carolina, I have not watched your videos for quite a while. After watching this one, I was reminded of how much I like them. Great job guys!

[justplanefred]

I'm glad I decided to check this video out. You cover the more important details of the cameras functionality and capabilities.

[CyberEditing]

I feel like a dinosaur because I'm still using the original Mavic Pro 😁
It works well. Waiting for the DJI FPV 2 with an upgraded camera.

[ToUItz_Popa]

Respectful Honest review thanks you for you’re unbiased review. I own a mini 2 and Air 2s was thinking about getting the Magic 3 but I think I’ll hold out for now. I’m new to the channel and you won my subscription! 👍🏾

[mkfpv]

Great analysis. Another perspective on DJI is that they are basically repackaging their older tech into different frames with minimal software enhancements a la Apple. Mavic 3 may be their first launch where consumers recognize the scheme and take a pass.

[pattysfilms]

I’ve been using the Mavic Mini 2 for my professional paid works and it does an amazing job, it can do what I need it to do. To be honest, you don’t really need all these expensive drones.

[tomloehr]

Thanks for the honest unbiased review. I found it refreshing after all the other unearned positive reviews. Keep up the great work.

[dougreuter]

The new M3 firmware addresses a lot of the concerns covered here. Would love to see a follow-up from the update.