DJI · Released Oct 2024 Last verified June 8, 2026

DJI Air 3S Review

Name: DJI Air 3S
Brand: DJI

Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min

Specdex verdict The DJI Air 3S earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

DJI’s mid-tier Air gets the 1-inch sensor — the enthusiast sweet spot between Mini and Mavic.

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DJI Air 3S — Dual-cam · 1-inch sensor · 45 min

Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

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″

Who's the DJI Air 3S for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,099 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the DJI Air 3S.

Aircraft
Controller
1-3× batteries
Propellers (4 + spares)
USB-C charging cable
Carrying case (combo)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.