DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo
2021
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2
2024
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo lands at 89 and DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 at 93. That puts DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Pick DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCamera
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2Compared on the camera sub-score
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 leads on camera (93 vs 89).
Stability
TieCompared on the stability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2Compared on the features sub-score
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 leads on features (91 vs 87).
Value for money
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $1,899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo | DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo vs DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2
Which is better, DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo or DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2? +
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo worth the price? +
At $1,899, DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 worth the price? +
At $1,599, DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in camera.
Does DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo or DJI Air 3S · 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.
Which is better for camera, DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo or DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2? +
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 — leads on camera (93 vs 89). Compared on the camera sub-score.
Which is better for features, DJI Mavic 3 · Fly More Combo or DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2? +
DJI Air 3S · Fly More Combo + RC 2 — leads on features (91 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.