DJI
DJI Air 3S · US retail
2024
93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro wins by 3
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
4/3 · Triple cam · 51-min flight
96
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
DJI Mavic 4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3S · US retail lands at 93 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Air 3S · US retail if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro if…
- ✓4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- ✓Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- ✓51-min flight time
Score breakdown
DJI Air 3S · US retail
93 camera 93
flight 88
stability 90
features 91
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
96 camera 98
flight 96
stability 96
features 96
Specs side-by-side
Spec
DJI Air 3S · US retail
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Release year
2024
—
Sensor
—
4/3 CMOS main + 1/1.3″ tele + 1/1.5″ UW
Video
—
6K/50 HDR
Flight
—
51 min
Range
—
O4+ ~30 km
DJI Air 3S · US retail
Pros
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
Cons
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Pros
- +4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- +Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- +51-min flight time
Cons
- −US retail availability limited
- −Big compared to Mini
- −Expensive
FAQ: DJI Air 3S · US retail vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Which is better, DJI Air 3S · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Air 3S · US retail worth the price? +
At $1,099, DJI Air 3S · US retail delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in camera.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Air 3S · US retail or DJI Mavic 4 Pro 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.