DJI Air 3S
Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min
Skydio 2+ · Base
2022
DJI Air 3S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Air 3S lands at 93 and Skydio 2+ · Base 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 Skydio 2+ · Base if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFlight
DJI Air 3SCompared on the flight sub-score
DJI Air 3S leads on flight (96 vs 88).
Stability
DJI Air 3SCompared on the stability sub-score
DJI Air 3S leads on stability (94 vs 90).
Camera
DJI Air 3SCompared on the camera sub-score
DJI Air 3S leads on camera (94 vs 82).
Value for money
DJI Air 3SSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Air 3S more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Air 3S | Skydio 2+ · Base |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1″ CMOS main + 1/1.3″ 3× tele | — |
| Video | 4K/100 HDR | — |
| Flight | 45 min | — |
| Weight | 724 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
DJI Air 3S
- +1″ main sensor now on Air line
- +45-min flight time
- +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- −Not as compact as Mini
- −US availability intermittent
- −Tele camera still 1/1.3″
Skydio 2+ · Base
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: DJI Air 3S vs Skydio 2+ · Base
Which is better, DJI Air 3S or Skydio 2+ · Base? +
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 Skydio 2+ · Base worth the price? +
At $1,099, Skydio 2+ · Base delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in stability.
Does DJI Air 3S or Skydio 2+ · Base 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 Skydio 2+ · Base? +
DJI Air 3S — leads on flight (96 vs 88). Compared on the flight sub-score.
Which is better for stability, DJI Air 3S or Skydio 2+ · Base? +
DJI Air 3S — leads on stability (94 vs 90). Compared on the stability sub-score.