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DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 — 2022
DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2

2022

86
/ 100
From $1,749
VS
DJI Air 3S wins by 7
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
Specdex verdict

DJI Air 3S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 lands at 86 and DJI Air 3S at 93. That puts DJI Air 3S ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 if…

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

Pick DJI Air 3S if…

  • ✓1″ main sensor now on Air line
  • ✓45-min flight time
  • ✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
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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 86).

Value for money

DJI Air 3S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DJI Air 3S more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,749).

DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 86
vs
93 DJI Air 3S

Score breakdown

DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2
86
camera 86
flight 88
stability 90
features 84
DJI Air 3S
93
camera 94
flight 96
stability 94
features 94

Specs side-by-side

DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 versus DJI Air 3S — full spec comparison
Spec DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 DJI Air 3S
Release year
2022
—
Sensor
—
1″ CMOS main + 1/1.3″ 3× tele
Video
—
4K/100 HDR
Flight
—
45 min
Weight
—
724 g

DJI Mavic 3 Classic · 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

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″

FAQ: DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 vs DJI Air 3S

Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 or DJI Air 3S? +

DJI Air 3S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 worth the price? +

At $1,749, DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in stability.

Is DJI Air 3S worth the price? +

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

Does DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 or DJI Air 3S 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 Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 or DJI Air 3S? +

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

Which is better for stability, DJI Mavic 3 Classic · Fly More Combo + RC 2 or DJI Air 3S? +

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