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DJI Mavic 3E Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,180Max flight time:45 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:15 km

DJI Mavic 3E Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

85%

8.7

Technical score

15%

8.0

Review score ( 2 · 4)

Review score 15% · 8.0 · based on 2 written reviews + 4 videos
2 written reviews + 4 videos count as 3.9 of the 4 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
★Better than 95% of drones
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 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 95% of models
Score components

26%

9.9

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

★Better than 95% of drones
8.0

Review score

Review score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Grades by review (6)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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 1
≈ estimated
1

31.3%

6.0

dronedj.com

Video reviews 2

12.5%

9.0

FlytPath

12.5%

9.0

Mihail Svilenov

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 51% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic 3E

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

26%

9.9

Flight

24%

8.0

Camera

20%

8.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

8.7
Review score
Review score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Grades by review (6)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 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 1
≈ estimated
1

31.3%

6.0

dronedj.com

Video reviews 2

12.5%

9.0

FlytPath

12.5%

9.0

Mihail Svilenov

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic 3E has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than that of 71.8% of products in this category.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.3
Max flight time
45 min
Max flight time
45 min
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 45 min, longer than 94.5% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
32 km
Max flight distance
32 km
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 32 km, farther than 96.7% of drones and equal to 1.7% of drones.
Distance can vary by region standard (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.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
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.
Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% 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
130 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
130 Mbps
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 130 Mbps, higher than 73.7% of drones and equal to 6.6% 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, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
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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Max transmission distance
15 km
Max transmission distance
15 km
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 15 km, farther than 89.3% of drones and equal to 5.6% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
200 ms
Transmission latency
200 ms
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 66.2% of drones and equal to 19.7% of drones.
Video transmission system
O3 Enterprise
Video transmission system
O3 Enterprise
★ Better than 91% of models
This drone uses O3 Enterprise for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 91.3% and the same as that used by 0.5%.
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% 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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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
70 min
Charging time
70 min
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 70 min, faster than 74.4% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
915 g
Weight
915 g
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 915 g, heavier than 89.7% 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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What reviewers say

DJI Mavic 3E vs the average drone

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  • 31 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    32 km
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (32 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    32 km vs 1 km
  • 25 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (45 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    45 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"
  • 14 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    15 km
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (15 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    15 km vs 1 km
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    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
  • 31 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    32 km
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (32 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE).
    32 km vs 1 km
  • 25 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (45 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    45 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.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    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.
    Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
    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"
  • 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.
  • 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 color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log, HLG
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log, HLG color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log, HLG vs Normal
  • 30 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    130 Mbps
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (130 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    130 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Mechanical shutter
    Mechanical shutter
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone has a mechanical shutter, while the average drone does not.
    Wide-angle camera only.
  • 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
  • 24 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (24 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    24 GB vs 0 GB
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone uses autofocus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus vs fixed focus
  • 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.
  • 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 °
  • 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 dual-band GPS
    Dual GPS frequency support
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This drone supports dual-band GPS, 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.
  • 4 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    8
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (8 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Spotlight, POI, Waypoint Flight, Terrain Follow, Oblique Photography, Corridor Mission, Smart Oblique
    8 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 4.22x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    1,050 g
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (1050 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    1,050 g vs 249 g
  • 14 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    15 km
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (15 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    15 km vs 1 km
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Pilot 2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Pilot 2 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Pilot 2 vs HS FPV
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O3 Enterprise
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This drone uses O3 Enterprise for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O3 Enterprise vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 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.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 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
  • 20 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    70 min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (70 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    70 min vs 90 min
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • 3.72x higher weight
    Weight
    915 g
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (915 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    915 g vs 246 g
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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
  • 15.9x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3E is more expensive than the average drone (£3,180 vs £200).
    £3,180 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
  • 15.9x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3E is more expensive than the average drone (£3,180 vs £200).
    £3,180 vs £200
  • 11.9% worse value for money
    DJI Mavic 3E has worse value for money than the average drone (6.31 vs 7.1).
    6.31 vs 7.06
  • 2.66x less popular
    DJI Mavic 3E is less popular than the average drone (2.43 vs 6.5).
    2.43 vs 6.47
  • 1 years older release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2022 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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 °
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • 3.72x higher weight
    Weight
    915 g
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (915 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    915 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
  • 42 mm wider width
    Width
    283 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (283 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    283 mm vs 241 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
FlytPath
≈ estimated
24/10/2022
Hands-on review · coastline and neighborhood 3D mapping flights
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3E is easy to use for mapping and 3D modeling, but processing needs a powerful PC.
9.0
Mihail Svilenov
≈ estimated
27/09/2022
Hands-on review · feature walkthrough and 3D mapping demo
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3E is a portable enterprise drone that suits commercial mapping and imaging work.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
dronedj.com
≈ estimated
27/10/2025
Field review · Mapping drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3E is a foldable, long-flying mapping and inspection drone with a distortion-free mechanical shutter, but it isn't waterproof and its RTK module is extra.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
28/09/2022
Field review · Thermal inspection
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise in its Thermal version is a portable, quick-to-launch inspection and rescue drone, but its wide camera blurs when mapping and it can't fly in rain.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic 3E

  • Efficient surveying with mechanical shutter that eliminates rolling shutter distortion
  • Excellent mapping precision with centimeter-level RTK accuracy
  • Strong 56x hybrid zoom for remote detail inspection
  • Fast 0.7-second interval shooting for rapid data collection
  • Superior low-light performance due to large 3.3μm pixels
  • Long-range O3 Enterprise transmission up to 15km
  • Advanced omnidirectional obstacle avoidance using APAS 5.0

What we don't like about DJI Mavic 3E

  • Real-world flight time often falls short of the 45-minute claim, typically averaging 30-35 minutes
  • Limited video resolution settings (primarily 4K and HD) compared to consumer models
  • Lacks standard cinematic software features like ActiveTrack or Hyperlapse in its native app
  • Telephoto camera image quality is significantly lower than the main sensor
  • High total cost when adding essential RTK modules and battery kits
  • Heavy build results in more restrictive drone classifications in some regions (e.g., EU C2)

Verdict

The DJI Mavic 3E is a professional-grade surveying drone featuring a 4/3 CMOS 20MP wide camera with a mechanical shutter to eliminate rolling shutter distortion, alongside a 12MP telephoto camera capable of 56x hybrid zoom. It offers a substantial 45-minute maximum flight time, 15km O3 Enterprise transmission range, and supports an optional RTK module for centimeter-level positioning accuracy. Key advantages include its rapid 0.7-second interval shooting for efficient mapping, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and 100W fast charging. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a thermal sensor (available only on the 3T variant) and no official IP weather-resistance rating, making it unsuitable for use in rain or extreme conditions.

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