DJI Air 3
2023
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo
2025
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3 lands at 90 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Air 3 if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCamera
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More ComboCompared on the camera sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo leads on camera (96 vs 90).
Features
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More ComboCompared on the features sub-score
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo leads on features (94 vs 88).
Stability
TieCompared on the stability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
DJI Air 3Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Air 3 more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $2,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Air 3 | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
DJI Air 3
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: DJI Air 3 vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo
Which is better, DJI Air 3 or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Air 3 worth the price? +
At $1,099, DJI Air 3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in camera.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo worth the price? +
At $2,399, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Air 3 or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for camera, DJI Air 3 or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo — leads on camera (96 vs 90). Compared on the camera sub-score.
Which is better for features, DJI Air 3 or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo — leads on features (94 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.