DJI's family of portable drones is renewed at rapid frequency and each upgrade pushes subsequent models towards ever more advanced performance. This is the case with the Air 3 that we tested.
Points forts
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Image quality.
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Autonomy.
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2.7K vertical shooting mode.
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THEN 3.0.
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APAS 5.0 obstacle detection.
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POI 3.0 (Point of Interest) function.
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FocusTrack.
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O4 video transmission (up to 20 km).
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New DJI RC 2 remote control with 5.5 inch screen.
Weak points
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Small and easy to lose sight of.
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Brightness of the DJI RC 2 remote control screen.
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Optional AC adapter.
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After hours of use in varied weather conditions in photos and videos, it is clear that the Air 3 makes the Mavic 3, as well as the recent Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro, look really old. Its technical characteristics should appeal well beyond the designated target. The Air 3's battery life and image quality have made huge strides compared to the Air 2S; this is also the case for flight automation, particularly for obstacle detection and integration of waypointswhich were not available in previous versions. The rise in power of the 48 Mpx sensor should also give pause to users tempted by a larger, more expensive Mavic 3, while waiting for a future Mavic 4…
