DJI camera
DJI Air 3S
Dual-camera folding drone, 1-inch main sensor with nighttime obstacle sensing. Summarised automatically from public product information.
- Creators cited with it
- 7
- From 15 reports.
$1,099.00
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“Uh DJI Air 3 drone. It's got the two lenses. I think it's good to have the wide and the telephoto.”
“So, this is the DJI Air3s drone here, which I never reviewed, but I've been meaning to. And this is a phenomenal drone.”
Kraig Adams
Jason Hermann5 more creators cited with it, listed below.
What reviewers say
Based on 5 reviews (3 press, 2 video), newest December 2024
What press and YouTube reviews of the DJI Air 3S judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Autofocus
- Stabilisation
- Build & handling
- Image quality
- Video
- Battery life
- Value
Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Main camera excels; secondary telephoto softer, with occasional flare issues5 reviews›
Praise (11)
“the quality coming from this main camera now is truly impressive”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 1:01
“you're getting better photos out of this with the 1-in sensor”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 14:16
“it produces sharp and color accurate raw images that can be manipulated and post for great results”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 6:17
“image quality is generally excellent – including in those tricky dusk and night-time conditions”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“these images look clean, clear and noise-free in situations where smaller sensor 4K cameras, like the one on the DJI Mini 4 Pro, would struggle”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“Crispness is not an issue at all – the default JPEGs from either sensor are stuffed with detail if you're not using digital zoom and even if you are it's pretty impressive up to a point”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“it's still impressive to push the Exposure slider up and down 5 stops in Camera Raw and keep finding detail at both ends rather than horrible blown out patches”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“Great-quality 12 or 48/50MP stills”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
“The main camera’s larger sensor and bigger aperture enhances its low-light capability and give it the edge for still image quality.”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
“In practice, this means detailed footage even in challenging lighting, such as during sunrises or sunsets, and raw files with a good level of latitude.”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
“There was plenty of scope for grading here, and aerial videographers who want to create great-looking footage and have maximum control over the end results will love what the Air 3S's cameras can do.”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
Complaints (2)
“it's not as sharp as the main camera and not as good in low light”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 5:53
“Flare can be an issue in sunny conditions”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Sharp, colorful 4K footage, though digital zoom and vertical modes disappoint5 reviews›
Praise (6)
“video quality coming out of this I just think is awesome”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 14:21
“now this deliver gorgeous looking video with better improvements in the highlights and dynamic range”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 0:56
“4K video is more detailed than ever and it produces vibrant accurate colors and nice skin tones”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 5:00
“Most of my test footage was shot at 4K 60fps because the system doesn't mind at all, and there wasn't a hint of struggle.”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“The video I've seen is impressive in almost every state”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“Excellent 4K video”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
Complaints (4)
“the photos and videos for vertical you can only still film in up to 2.7k for vertical video the camera like doesn't rotate”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 14:01
“it does noticeably soften the video quality”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“the digital zoom blurring is too obvious to use in high-end creative output”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“No return to 5.7K video (from the Air 2S)”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Tracking locks on reliably, best yet among DJI's consumer drones3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“the way it actually locks onto that Target is better than we've ever seen before even at a distance like this it still locks onto it”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 8:44
“I think the tracking on here now I would say is a lot better than DJI A3 and this has the best in terms of tracking out of all the consumer DJI drones”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 9:52
“it performed well staying locked on my car while dodging trees in power lines”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 3:24
“how even the extended digital zoom doesn't seem to distract from following a subject (storytelling shots, if you like) which I used to follow planes”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
StabilisationRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Three-axis gimbal delivers remarkably smooth, stable footage even in wind3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“the 3axis mechanical gimbal allows for incredibly smooth footage a Hallmark of DJI drones”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 6:08
“plus superb stability in footage thanks to the three-axis gimbal”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“Stable footage even in buffeting wind”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
“Thankfully, the gimbal does a great job of ironing out the jerks from poor piloting or breezy conditions.”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
Battery lifeMostly positive: Leans positive.Rated 45 minutes, but real-world flights closer to 32-38 minutes5 reviews›
Praise (5)
“battery life is excellent at 45 minutes or about 38 minutes in the real world”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 2:42
“Superb battery life”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“The battery life is very impressive too, with a full charge providing up to 45 minutes of flight time.”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“combined with this drone's very long battery life”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“DJI also offer – in the Fly More Combo – their charging hubs which will charge batteries in sequence from the power supplied, a fantastic convenience”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
Complaints (3)
“that's going to give you 45 minutes of flight time which is actually one less than the DJI A3”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 7:35
“At 45 minutes, one less minute flying than the Air 3”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“The Air 3S’s maximum flight time is listed as 45 minutes , but I found that in normal flying conditions, 32 to 38 minutes is a more realistic duration.”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Solidly built, responsive controls, and genuinely easy to fly3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“I found the Air 3S to be a solidly constructed piece of equipment”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“Easy and safe to fly”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“I remain taken aback by the quality, the responsiveness of the controls and the solidity of the build and have few serious quibbles”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“Like DJI’s other recent drones, the Air 3S is very easy to fly”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Cheaper than Mavic 3 Pro, but Fly More combo adds cost5 reviews›
Praise (6)
“I would 100% recommend just spend a little bit more and get the fly more combo”
VideoDM Productions · October 2024Watch at 8:07
“I think the a3s is actually a better choice than the mavic 3 Pro for most creators”
VideoEngadget · October 2024Watch at 7:20
“the best choice for enthusiasts who want a multi-camera setup without having to spend more money on the Mavic 3 Pro”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“this seems to offer exceptional quality to serious creatives for surprisingly little investment in comparison to DJI's own flagship”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“At significantly less cash than the Mavic 3 Pro (which is the real comparison here) this feels like reasonable value”
PressDigital Camera World, Adam · October 2024Read the review
“being far more affordable than the premium DJI Mavic 3 Pro”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
Complaints (3)
“The Air 3S is an improvement on its predecessor, but not enough of one to warrant an expensive upgrade”
PressTechRadar, Sam · October 2024Read the review
“But it bumps the cost significantly.”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
“The drone isn’t available without a controller, and the better one is only sold in a Fly More Combo”
PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · December 2024Read the review
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