DJI
DJI Air 3S
Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min
93
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
DJI Air 3S wins by 4
DJI
DJI Avata 2
FPV · Goggles 3 · Motion controller
89
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
DJI Air 3S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3S lands at 93 and DJI Avata 2 at 89. That puts DJI Air 3S ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 2 if…
- ✓Accessible FPV with motion controls
- ✓Crash-resistant propeller guards
- ✓O4 video transmission
Score breakdown
DJI Air 3S
93 camera 94
flight 96
stability 94
features 94
DJI Avata 2
89 camera 88
flight 90
stability 86
features 92
Specs side-by-side
Spec
DJI Air 3S
DJI Avata 2
Sensor
1″ CMOS main + 1/1.3″ 3× tele
1/1.3″ CMOS
Video
4K/100 HDR
4K/60
Flight
45 min
23 min
Weight
724 g
377 g
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 2
Pros
- +Accessible FPV with motion controls
- +Crash-resistant propeller guards
- +O4 video transmission
Cons
- −Short ~23 min flight
- −Cinematic not acrobatic
- −Goggles add to cost
FAQ: DJI Air 3S vs DJI Avata 2
Which is better, DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata 2? +
DJI Air 3S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 2 worth the price? +
At $999, DJI Avata 2 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Does DJI Air 3S or DJI Avata 2 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.