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DJI Air 3S — Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min
DJI

DJI Air 3S

Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min

93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Air 3S wins by 11
DJI Avata — 2022
DJI

DJI Avata

2022

82
/ 100
From $1,168
Specdex verdict

DJI Air 3S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3S lands at 93 and DJI Avata at 82. That puts DJI Air 3S ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Air 3S if…

  • ✓1″ main sensor now on Air line
  • ✓45-min flight time
  • ✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing

Pick DJI Avata if…

  • ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
  • ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
  • ✓Compact folding chassis
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Flight

DJI Air 3S

Compared on the flight sub-score

DJI Air 3S leads on flight (96 vs 88).

Stability

DJI Air 3S

Compared on the stability sub-score

DJI Air 3S leads on stability (94 vs 90).

Camera

DJI Air 3S

Compared on the camera sub-score

DJI Air 3S leads on camera (94 vs 82).

Value for money

DJI Air 3S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DJI Air 3S more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,168).

DJI Air 3S 93
vs
82 DJI Avata

Score breakdown

DJI Air 3S
93
camera 94
flight 96
stability 94
features 94
DJI Avata
82
camera 82
flight 88
stability 90
features 80

Specs side-by-side

DJI Air 3S versus DJI Avata — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Air 3S DJI Avata
Sensor
1″ CMOS main + 1/1.3″ 3× tele
—
Video
4K/100 HDR
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Flight
45 min
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Weight
724 g
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Release year
—
2022

DJI Air 3S

Pros
  • +1″ main sensor now on Air line
  • +45-min flight time
  • +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
Cons
  • −Not as compact as Mini
  • −US availability intermittent
  • −Tele camera still 1/1.3″

DJI Avata

Pros
  • +Stabilized 4K+ video
  • +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
  • +Compact folding chassis
Cons
  • −Regulation varies by region
  • −Battery extras add up
  • −Weather-sensitive

FAQ: DJI Air 3S vs DJI Avata

Which is better, DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata? +

DJI Air 3S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Air 3S worth the price? +

At $1,099, DJI Air 3S delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in flight.

Is DJI Avata worth the price? +

At $1,168, DJI Avata delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in stability.

Does DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata 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 flight, DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata? +

DJI Air 3S — leads on flight (96 vs 88). Compared on the flight sub-score.

Which is better for stability, DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata? +

DJI Air 3S — leads on stability (94 vs 90). Compared on the stability sub-score.