DJI
DJI Mavic 3 · Base
2021
89
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 wins by 7
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2
2025
96
/ 100
From $2,599
Specdex verdict
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 · Base lands at 89 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 3 · Base if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
DJI Mavic 3 · Base 89
vs 96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2
Score breakdown
DJI Mavic 3 · Base
89 camera 89
flight 88
stability 90
features 87
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2
96 camera 96
flight 88
stability 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 · Base | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
DJI Mavic 3 · Base
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 · Fly More Combo + RC 2
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 Mavic 3 · Base vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2
Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mavic 3 · Base worth the price? +
At $1,599, DJI Mavic 3 · Base delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 worth the price? +
At $2,599, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 2 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Mavic 3 · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Fly More Combo + RC 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.