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DJI Mavic 3T Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£4,330Max flight time:45 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:15 km

DJI Mavic 3T Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 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 94% of models
Score components

85%

8.5

Technical score

15%

8.8

Review score ( 5 · 4)

Review score 15% · 8.8 · based on 9 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 94% of drones
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

26%

9.9

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

8.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

★Better than 92% of drones
8.8

Review score

Review score
8.8/ 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 92% of models
Grades by review (9)
5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 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
✓ explicit
1

19.5%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

Video reviews 2

7.8%

7.0

Marshfield Drones

3.9%

9.0

OriginaldoBo

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 92% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic 3T

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

26%

9.9

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

8.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

8.5
Review score
Review score
8.8/ 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 92% of models
Grades by review (9)
5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 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
✓ explicit
1

19.5%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

Video reviews 2

7.8%

7.0

Marshfield Drones

3.9%

9.0

OriginaldoBo

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 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 69% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic 3T has a popularity score of 3.4 points, which is lower than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
3.4
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%

8.5

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.
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
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.
Thermal-camera stream resolutions were not prioritized over main visual recording mode.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2"
Sensor size
1/2"
▲ Better than 48% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2", larger than 48.2% of drones and equal to 17.6% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP, higher than 76% of drones and equal to 18% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
85 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
85 Mbps
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 85 Mbps, lower than 71.1% 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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What reviewers say
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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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
80 min
Charging time
80 min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
920 g
Weight
920 g
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 920 g, heavier than 90.2% 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 3T 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
  • 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.
    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
  • 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
  • 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.
    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
  • 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.
  • Includes thermal camera
    Thermal camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone has a thermal camera, while the average drone does not. 2.5% of drones offer one.
  • 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)
  • 64 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (64 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 0 GB
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (48 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 19,200 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus + manual focus
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses autofocus + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2"
    ▲ Better than 48% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2" vs 1/2.3"
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    Mostly limited manual tuning.
    partial vs no
  • More photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG, DNG (RAW), R-JPEG
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW), R-JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG, DNG (RAW), R-JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 5 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    8 x
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (8 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    8 x vs 3 x
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8000 x 6000 px
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 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
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 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.
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • 3.74x higher weight
    Weight
    920 g
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (920 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    920 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
  • 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.
    Thermal-camera stream resolutions were not prioritized over main visual recording mode.
    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
  • 21.65x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3T is more expensive than the average drone (£4,330 vs £200).
    £4,330 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
  • 21.65x more expensive
    DJI Mavic 3T is more expensive than the average drone (£4,330 vs £200).
    £4,330 vs £200
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    DJI Mavic 3T has worse value for money than the average drone (6.28 vs 7.1).
    6.28 vs 7.06
  • 91.3% less popular
    DJI Mavic 3T is less popular than the average drone (3.38 vs 6.5).
    3.38 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
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 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.
    Thermal-camera stream resolutions were not prioritized over main visual recording mode.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 15 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    85 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (85 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    85 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 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
  • 3.74x higher weight
    Weight
    920 g
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (920 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    920 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

7.0
Marshfield Drones
≈ estimated
18/05/2023
Hands-on review · night flight with spotlight accessory
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3T is an affordable pick for night searches, but it feels sluggish with the spotlight, and the M30T is the better choice.
9.0
OriginaldoBo
≈ estimated
27/09/2022
First look · design, payloads, use cases and cost overview
Verdict
DJI Mavic 3T is a sturdy, capable drone that opens commercial thermal work to more operators.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
15/05/2023
Expert review · Thermal drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3T is a long-flying thermal drone for industrial and rescue work, but the missing mechanical shutter rules it out for high-precision mapping.
9.0
drone-zone.de
✓ explicit
05/03/2023
Field review · Thermal inspection
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3T is a compact all-in-one drone for inspection and search and rescue, ready in under a minute, though fast mapping and heavy zoom are weak points.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
28/09/2022
Field review · Thermal inspection
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3T is a portable thermal drone for inspection and public safety, but real flights last around 25–30 minutes and precise mapping needs a mechanical shutter it lacks.
9.0
pirsch.de
≈ estimated
23/06/2024
Field test · Fawn rescue
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3T is a light, quick-to-launch drone that finds fawns in dense grass with its thermal camera, but it isn't waterproof and blurs slightly at speed.
9.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
12/10/2022
Expert review · Search and rescue
Verdict
The DJI Mavic 3T is a portable thermal drone that launches in under a minute for rescue and inspection, but mapping photos can blur and its cameras trail the 3E's.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic 3T

  • High-resolution 640×512 thermal sensor with side-by-side split-screen view for efficient heat signature monitoring
  • Exceptional portability and fast setup time, allowing deployment in under two minutes
  • Powerful 56x hybrid zoom capability for detailed remote inspections without flying dangerously close
  • Reliable flight performance with 45-minute maximum flight time and strong wind resistance up to 12 m/s
  • Omnidirectional obstacle sensing and APAS 5.0 provide high safety margins during complex missions
  • Intuitive DJI RC Pro Enterprise controller with a high-brightness 1,000-nit screen for clear outdoor visibility

What we don't like about DJI Mavic 3T

  • Lack of a mechanical shutter on the wide camera can lead to rolling shutter distortion, making it less suitable for high-precision mapping compared to the Mavic 3E
  • Absence of RAW image capture limits post-processing flexibility for professional photographers
  • No official IP rating, limiting its use in rain, heavy dust, or extremely rugged environments
  • Smaller sensor on the wide camera results in lower image quality and dynamic range compared to the consumer Mavic 3 or Enterprise 3E
  • The SD card slot is difficult to access, often requiring tools like tweezers to remove the card
  • High price point for the full setup, especially when adding necessary accessories like extra batteries and RTK modules

Verdict

The DJI Mavic 3T is a specialized enterprise drone weighing 920g that integrates a triple-camera system featuring a 48MP wide-angle sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens with 56x hybrid zoom, and a 640x512 resolution thermal imager. It boasts a maximum flight time of 45 minutes, a 15km O3 Enterprise transmission range, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing for safe operation in complex environments. Main pros include its highly portable foldable design, high-resolution thermal imaging for search and rescue or industrial inspections, and compatibility with professional accessories like an RTK module for centimeter-level precision. However, key cons include the lack of a mechanical shutter (limiting its mapping efficiency compared to the Mavic 3E), the absence of RAW image support, and a smaller 1/2-inch wide camera sensor that delivers lower visual quality than the standard Mavic 3 series.

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