Here I need to mention that slow-motion clips are slowed down in the drone and saved as 25 fps clips, so keep that in mind if your project has a different base framerate. In slow motion mode, 4K UHD is available at 100fps and FHD at 200fps. In normal mode, 4K is available in 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, and 60 frames per second. Unfortunately, I didn’t have this set for my review, so the shutter speed in my clips is all over the place.Ĭompared with the previous DJI Air 2S, which was capable of a 5.4K video with a larger one-inch type sensor, the maximum video resolution with the Air 3 is UHD 4K. DJI is selling a four-piece ND filter set with ND strengths of ND8, ND16, ND32, and ND64. Traditionally in the Air series, the aperture on both cameras is fixed, so to keep the shutter speed near the 180° rule, ND filters are a must. It is the same sensor that is used in the Mini 3 Pro, and the wide-angle camera of the Air 3 even uses the same lens as the Mini 3 Pro. These are both DJI’s stacked 1/1.3″ type 48MP (8064 x 6048) sensors. I think these are both very usable focal lengths and another great thing is that both sensors are the same size, same resolution, and capable of the same framerates. The minimum focus distance is 1m for the wide-angle camera and 3m for the telephoto camera. There are two sensors and two lenses in the gimbal-stabilized camera head – 24mm f/1.7 and 70mm f/2.8. For the first time in DJI’s Air series, there is a dual camera system. Now, let’s finally talk about the most interesting part of the new Air 3 – the cameras. Cameras – two usable focal lengths and 4K 100fps For my DJI Mini 3 Pro, for instance, I ended up buying a small fan to keep it cool while updating firmware. Apart from all the sensors on its body, the Air 3 has an internal fan, so it will not overheat during firmware updates or longer idle periods. There is a sensor on each of the four corners of the drone and a few more sensors along with an LED light at the bottom. The DJI Air 3 now has omnidirectional obstacle sensing. In the United States, according to the FAA, the rules are the same for all drones between 250g and 25kg (55 lbs). This is all part of the new drone regulation that will be fully effective from January 1, 2024. This puts it into the A2 subcategory that brings further restrictions and requirements. For instance, the recently announced DJI Mavic 3 Pro slightly exceeds the 900g weight and therefore has to have a C2 label in Europe. In Europe, the Air 3 comes with a C1 label, which allows for a maximum take-off weight of 900g and puts the drone in the A1 subcategory. Thankfully, the increased weight of the DJI Air 3 still does not put it in a different category when it comes to drone regulations. Image credit: CineD DJI Air 3 comes with a C1 label in Europe Second of all, more weight means the battery pack can be heavier and this results in more air time – DJI says up to 46 minutes. First of all, a heavier drone is more resistant to wind. Honestly, I think the weight increase is a good thing. DJI Air 3 (released in 2023) – take-off weight 720g.DJI Air 2S (released in 2021) – take-off weight 595g.DJI Mavic Air 2 (released in 2020) – take-off weight 570g.DJI Mavic Air (released in 2018) – take-off weight 430g.In fact, every new drone in the DJI Air series increased the takeoff weight somewhat. The body has been redesigned to match the look of the new Mavic 3 series, and it is now noticeably larger than the previous Air series drones. Body design, weight, batteryĪpart from the dual-camera head, what strikes you first about the new Air 3 is that it has gained some weight. If you want to see all the specs and features of the new DJI Air 3, head over here to my other article. I had the chance to test the drone for a few days before its launch and I will share my findings with you in this article and video. The last drone from DJI’s Air series, the Air 2S has been on the market since 2021. Check my video review for more information on the Air 3. It offers two very usable focal lengths, a long flight time, and a nice 4K 100fps slow-motion mode.
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