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DJI Mavic 3 Pro Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,850Max flight time:43 minVideo resolution:5.1K/50 fpsMax transmission distance:8 km

DJI Mavic 3 Pro Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 53 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

85%

8.9

Technical score

15%

9.0

Review score ( 22 · 31)

Review score 15% · 9.0 · based on 53 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
★Better than 98% of drones
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

26%

10

Flight

24%

8.5

Camera

20%

9.2

Safety

16%

8.5

Connectivity

14%

7.9

Battery & Design

★Better than 97% of drones
9.0

Review score

Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Grades by review (53)
22 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 31 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 12
✓ explicit
8

3.3%

10

techradar.com

3.3%

10

space.com

3.3%

10

amateurphotographer.com

3.3%

9.4

techgearlab.com

3.3%

8.0

au.pcmag.com

2.7%

10

camerajabber.com

2.7%

8.4

shotkit.com

2.1%

9.5

jvn.photo

≈ estimated
4

2.7%

9.5

thedronegirl.com

2.7%

8.0

australianphotography.com

2.1%

9.5

samuelscicluna.com

2.1%

8.0

pilotinstitute.com

Video reviews 13

1.3%

9.5

DansTube.TV

1.3%

9.5

Matthias Dangl

1.3%

9.5

Ankit Bhatia

1.3%

9.5

QuickAssTutorials

1.3%

9.0

Bill The Drone Reviewer

1.3%

9.0

Ants Drone

1.3%

9.0

Emmett Sparling

1.3%

9.0

DM Productions

1.3%

9.0

Danny Mcgee

1.3%

9.0

Benn Tkalcevic

1.3%

9.0

FlytPath

1.3%

4.0

Justin Bayless Media

0.7%

9.0

UAVISUALS

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 99% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

26%

10

Flight

24%

8.5

Camera

20%

9.2

Safety

16%

8.5

Connectivity

14%

7.9

Battery & Design

8.9
Review score
Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Grades by review (53)
22 reviews: 12 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 31 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 12
✓ explicit
8

3.3%

10

techradar.com

3.3%

10

space.com

3.3%

10

amateurphotographer.com

3.3%

9.4

techgearlab.com

3.3%

8.0

au.pcmag.com

2.7%

10

camerajabber.com

2.7%

8.4

shotkit.com

2.1%

9.5

jvn.photo

≈ estimated
4

2.7%

9.5

thedronegirl.com

2.7%

8.0

australianphotography.com

2.1%

9.5

samuelscicluna.com

2.1%

8.0

pilotinstitute.com

Video reviews 13

1.3%

9.5

DansTube.TV

1.3%

9.5

Matthias Dangl

1.3%

9.5

Ankit Bhatia

1.3%

9.5

QuickAssTutorials

1.3%

9.0

Bill The Drone Reviewer

1.3%

9.0

Ants Drone

1.3%

9.0

Emmett Sparling

1.3%

9.0

DM Productions

1.3%

9.0

Danny Mcgee

1.3%

9.0

Benn Tkalcevic

1.3%

9.0

FlytPath

1.3%

4.0

Justin Bayless Media

0.7%

9.0

UAVISUALS

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic 3 Pro has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 64.9% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.6
Max flight time
43 min
Max flight time
43 min
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 43 min, longer than 94% of drones.
Max flight distance
28 km
Max flight distance
28 km
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 28 km, farther than 94.5% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
21 m/s
Max flight speed
21 m/s
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 21 m/s, faster than 88.6% of drones and equal to 6.3% of drones.
Top speed may be lower in EU/CE-regulated regions.
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
Max wind resistance
12 m/s
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 12 m/s, higher than 75.5% of drones and equal to 15.1% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
6,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
6,000 m
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 6,000 m, higher than 81.3% of drones and equal to 12.7% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
5.1K/50 fps
Video resolution
5.1K/50 fps
★ Better than 92% of models
This drone records video at 5.1K/50 fps, higher than 91.6% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
4/3"
Sensor size
4/3"
★ Better than 94% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 4/3", larger than 93.5% of drones and equal to 5.6% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, higher than 64% of drones and equal to 9.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
200 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
200 Mbps
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 200 Mbps, higher than 92.1% of drones and equal to 5.3% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 73% of models
This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 73.4% and the same as those of 8.5%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
▲ Better than 83% of models
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
8 km
Max transmission distance
8 km
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 8 km, farther than 70.4% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; FCC-region limits can be higher.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
O3
Video transmission system
O3
▲ Better than 87% of models
This drone uses O3 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 86.7% and the same as that used by 4.1%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
▲ Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, larger than 87.6% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
77 Wh
Battery energy
77 Wh
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 77 Wh, higher than 87.7% of drones and equal to 2.9% of drones.
Charging time
96 min
Charging time
96 min
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 96 min, slower than 58.1% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
958 g
Weight
958 g
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 958 g, heavier than 90.7% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs the average drone

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  • 27 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    28 km
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (28 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    28 km vs 1 km
  • 23 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    43 min
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (43 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    43 min vs 20 min
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    4/3"
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (4/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    4/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 100 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    200 Mbps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 6 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    21 m/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (21 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Top speed may be lower in EU/CE-regulated regions.
    21 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 2,800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 27 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    28 km
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (28 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    28 km vs 1 km
  • 23 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    43 min
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (43 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    43 min vs 20 min
  • 6 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    21 m/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (21 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Top speed may be lower in EU/CE-regulated regions.
    21 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 1.3 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    12 m/s
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    12 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    8 m/s
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs faster than the average drone (8 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum ascent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    8 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 2,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    6,000 m
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (6000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    6,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 2 m/s faster descent speed
    Max descent speed
    6 m/s
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends faster than the average drone (6 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    6 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    4/3"
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (4/3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    4/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 100 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    200 Mbps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log M, HLG color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG vs Normal
  • Includes optical zoom
    Optical zoom camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone has an optical zoom camera, while the average drone does not. 6.9% of drones offer one.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    vision detection AF (VDAF) + manual focus
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone uses vision detection AF (VDAF) + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    vision detection AF (VDAF) + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (8 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 0 GB
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8064 x 6048 px
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 6,400 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Wider tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 35 °
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This drone has a wider tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 35 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 35 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Higher video resolution
    Video resolution
    5.1K/50 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone offers higher video resolution than the average drone (5.1K/50 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    5.1K/50 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 384 GB higher memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports more external storage than the average drone (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • ADS-B In (AirSense)
    ADS-B In (AirSense)
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone includes ADS-B In (AirSense), while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Spotlight, POI, Waypoint Flight, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, Terrain Follow, Course Lock, Home Lock
    10 vs 4
  • 7.5 m/s faster tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a higher speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    Available via firmware update.
  • 3.85x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    958 g
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (958 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    958 g vs 249 g
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C2
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone is rated as C2 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C2 vs None
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 7 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    8 km
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (8 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; FCC-region limits can be higher.
    8 km vs 1 km
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Fly
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Fly companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Fly vs HS FPV
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • Supports 4G / LTE
    4G / LTE support
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone supports 4G / LTE connectivity, while the average drone does not.
    Requires optional cellular dongle.
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O3
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This drone uses O3 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O3 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 2,800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 59.82 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    77 Wh
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (77 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    77 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 3.89x higher weight
    Weight
    958 g
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (958 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    958 g vs 246 g
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 45.2 mm taller body height
    Height
    107.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (107.7 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    107.7 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 9.25x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3 Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£1,850 vs £200).
    £1,850 vs £200
  • 72.5 mm longer body length
    Length
    347.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (347.5 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    347.5 mm vs 275 mm
  • 49.8 mm wider width
    Width
    290.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (290.8 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    290.8 mm vs 241 mm
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 9.25x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3 Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£1,850 vs £200).
    £1,850 vs £200
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    DJI Mavic 3 Pro has worse value for money than the average drone (6.56 vs 7.1).
    6.56 vs 7.06
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8-f/11
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8-f/11 vs f/2
  • 6 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    84 °
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (84 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    84 ° vs 90 °
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    RC
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone uses the RC controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    RC vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 3.89x higher weight
    Weight
    958 g
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (958 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    958 g vs 246 g
  • 45.2 mm taller body height
    Height
    107.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (107.7 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    107.7 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 72.5 mm longer body length
    Length
    347.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (347.5 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    347.5 mm vs 275 mm
  • 49.8 mm wider width
    Width
    290.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (290.8 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    290.8 mm vs 241 mm
  • 6 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    96 min
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (96 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    96 min vs 90 min

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Justin Bayless Media
≈ estimated
19/04/2025
Hands-on review · professional daily use for real estate and weddings
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is not worth the upgrade for professional work; the Air 3 is the better choice for daily use.
9.5
DansTube.TV
≈ estimated
21/08/2024
Long-term review · windy flights and everyday use
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the most feature-rich, reliable and consistent drone on the market, though obstacle sensing can miss thin branches.
9.5
Matthias Dangl
≈ estimated
08/08/2024
Long-term review · 1.5 years of travel and project work
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is still worth buying after 1.5 years, especially for top image quality among consumer drones.
9.0
Bill The Drone Reviewer
≈ estimated
14/05/2024
Endurance flight test · real-world flights at four locations
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro had a very successful endurance flight, with detailed footage in Spotlight POI and Master Shots.
9.0
Ants Drone
≈ estimated
27/08/2023
Four-month review · business and travel use
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is worth it if you have the budget, especially for the third zoom camera over the Air 3.
9.0
Emmett Sparling
≈ estimated
03/08/2023
Four-month review · lens tests and flight time
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a great drone with a very strong zoom lens, and a favourite in the DJI lineup.
9.0
DM Productions
≈ estimated
23/05/2023
One-month review · long-term impressions and buying advice
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is almost perfect, with strong wind handling and video, though its weight and missing D-Log M hold it back.
9.0
Danny Mcgee
≈ estimated
17/05/2023
Long-term review · one month of flying in Hawaii
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is recommended for its three-lens versatility, though the gimbal cover is frustrating.
9.5
Ankit Bhatia
≈ estimated
25/04/2023
Hands-on review · camera modes, settings and ND filters
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the best drone for image quality and a strong travel choice that handles strong winds.
9.0
FlytPath
≈ estimated
25/04/2023
Feature overview · lenses, technical details, ND filters and packages
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the better buy over the Classic if you want telephoto framing; wide-only shooters can stick with the Classic.

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers love the sharp images and rock-steady flight, but the triple camera divides opinion and the weight brings regulatory headaches.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techradar.com
✓ explicit
26/05/2023
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the most versatile drone for serious creators, with three cameras and strong safety features, though its 166mm lens trails the others.
9.4
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
01/12/2025
Field test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a steady flier with excellent obstacle sensing and three cameras, but its subject tracking lags behind rivals.
9.5
thedronegirl.com
≈ estimated
06/02/2026
Long-term test · 18 months
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is an excellent drone for professional photographers who need big, croppable images, though it is bulky to travel with and its US future is uncertain.
9.5
samuelscicluna.com
≈ estimated
08/09/2024
Hands-on test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro gives great image quality and lens choice with steady flight in wind, but a slow controller and small gimbal jerks hold it back.
8.0
australianphotography.com
≈ estimated
10/07/2023
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a mature, very stable drone whose main and 70mm cameras excel, while the 166mm lens is clearly the weak link.
9.5
jvn.photo
✓ explicit
10/12/2023
Long-term test · Six months
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a stable, wind-steady drone whose 70mm lens opens up new framing ideas, but its weight brings stricter rules and gimbal strain.
10
amateurphotographer.com
✓ explicit
01/06/2023
Flight test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is an easy, stable flier with smooth footage from three cameras, but its telephotos are weaker and need ND filters for video.
10
camerajabber.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2023
Field test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a versatile three-camera drone with excellent 5.1K video from its main camera, but its 166mm telephoto lags behind and 958g brings stricter rules.
10
space.com
✓ explicit
03/03/2026
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a top choice for photographers and filmmakers wanting three focal lengths, but at over 900g it faces stricter flying rules.
8.0
pilotinstitute.com
≈ estimated
03/03/2026
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro lets you switch between three cameras mid-flight and shoots 5.1K video, but it is heavy and the base model has little storage.
8.0
au.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
01/05/2023
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro suits professionals who need several focal lengths, with superb image quality, though the base model has just 8GB of storage and no ProRes.
8.4
shotkit.com
✓ explicit
18/07/2024
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a professional folding drone with exceptional image quality and long flights, held back by its weight and a softer 7x telephoto.
9.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
19/05/2023
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a steady flyer whose three cameras, especially the 70mm lens, give distinct cinematic shots, but its 958g weight brings stricter EU rules.
9.5
lefigaro.fr
≈ estimated
05/06/2023
Expert review · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a flying cinema with three Hasselblad lenses and steady flight in strong wind, though the 166mm lens trails the others in quality.
8.5
tomsguide.fr
✓ explicit
30/06/2023
Hands-on test · Aerial filming
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is easy to fly, stable and lasts long per battery, though the 166mm lens is softer and its 1kg weight brings C2 licensing.
9.5
20minutes.fr
≈ estimated
31/08/2023
Hands-on test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro gives filmmakers three lenses and very stable flight, but it is heavy, ActiveTrack feels sluggish and the telephotos trail the main camera.
9.5
fotografidigitali.it
≈ estimated
22/05/2023
Comparison review · Pro vs Classic
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro gives creative pilots far more framing options than the Mavic 3 Classic, but casual flyers will find the lighter C1 Classic easier to live with.
9.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
14/05/2023
Expert review · Aerial video
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro delivers excellent 5.1K video across three focal lengths with stable flight, but its 958g weight means a C2 license in Europe.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
11/09/2023
Hands-on test · Triple camera
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro shoots superb images with its main camera and stays steady in strong wind, though the 166mm telephoto is weaker and the base model lacks storage.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic 3 Pro

  • Versatile triple-camera system (24mm, 70mm, 166mm focal lengths)
  • Superior image quality from the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad main camera
  • Excellent flight stability and performance in high-wind conditions
  • Reliable omnidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors
  • Impressive real-world battery life, typically 30-40 minutes per charge
  • Professional-grade video features including 10-bit D-Log M and Apple ProRes (Cine model)

What we don't like about DJI Mavic 3 Pro

  • High premium price point compared to other consumer drones
  • Heavier weight (>900g) leads to stricter regulatory classifications (e.g., EU C2 class)
  • Lower image quality and sharpness on the 7x (166mm) telephoto lens
  • Standard DJI RC can be sluggish when switching between cameras
  • Minimal internal storage (8GB) on the base model
  • Occasional software issues, such as forced logins in remote areas

Verdict

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a flagship triple-camera drone featuring a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad main camera (24mm, f/2.8-f/11) alongside two telephoto lenses: a 70mm medium tele with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a 166mm tele with a 1/2-inch sensor. It supports 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps video recording, 10-bit D-Log M color, and provides up to 43 minutes of flight time with a 15km O3+ HD transmission range. Main pros include its unmatched focal length versatility, professional-grade image quality from the Hasselblad sensor, and reliable omnidirectional obstacle sensing with APAS 5.0. Notable cons include its high price point, the slightly lower image quality on the 7x telephoto lens compared to the others, and a takeoff weight (958g) that places it in stricter regulatory categories like the EU's C2 class.

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