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DJI Mavic 3
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
The DJI Mavic 3 is a foldable camera drone with a dual-camera setup: a 4/3-inch Hasselblad main camera and a tele camera for distant subjects. It remains a capable imaging platform for creators who want both wide aerial scenes and tighter framing. This article is based on DJI’s published technical information, not hands-on testing.
Price & Where to Buy
$2,049 USD
Package: DJI Mavic 3, drone-only standard configuration
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DJI Mavic 3 Review and Buying Guide
Dual-camera imaging
The main Hasselblad camera uses a 4/3-inch CMOS sensor with 20 MP effective pixels and a 24 mm-equivalent lens. A separate tele camera uses a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and provides a longer equivalent focal length for distant subjects. DJI lists main-camera recording up to 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps; available modes differ between the main and tele cameras. The Mavic 3 Cine edition has different storage and professional recording options.
Flight performance
DJI lists a takeoff weight of 895 g for Mavic 3 and 899 g for Mavic 3 Cine. Maximum flight time is 46 minutes, maximum hovering time is 40 minutes and maximum flight distance is 30 km in controlled tests. Maximum wind resistance is 12 m/s. Treat these as laboratory figures rather than normal-use expectations.
Safety and connectivity
The aircraft has an omnidirectional binocular vision system supplemented by a downward infrared sensor. DJI O3+ video transmission has regional range limits; do not confuse transmission distance with the aircraft’s maximum flight distance. Follow local visual-line-of-sight rules and maintain a conservative return reserve.
Key specifications
- Weight: 895 g (Mavic 3); 899 g (Mavic 3 Cine)
- Main camera: 4/3-inch CMOS Hasselblad, 20 MP
- Tele camera: 1/2-inch CMOS
- Main-camera video: up to 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps
- Maximum flight time: 46 minutes
- Maximum hovering time: 40 minutes
- Maximum flight distance: 30 km (DJI controlled test)
- Maximum horizontal speed: 21 m/s (Sport mode; regional restrictions apply)
- Wind resistance: 12 m/s
Who should consider it?
The Mavic 3 is relevant to photographers and video creators who value a large main sensor plus a dedicated tele camera. Before buying a used or older package, check battery health, gimbal condition, controller, storage edition, firmware compatibility and repair availability.
Advantages and limitations
- Advantages: large-sensor main camera; separate tele camera; high-resolution video; omnidirectional vision sensing.
- Limitations: older platform; Cine features depend on edition; heavier than mini drones; used-condition and battery support matter.
IGIDRONE verdict
DJI Mavic 3 should be chosen by matching its real capabilities, package and support options to your flying needs. Treat DJI’s maximum figures as controlled-test results, check local flight rules, and confirm the exact bundle and current availability before purchasing.
Official manufacturer information: DJI DJI Mavic 3 specifications.
Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Camera | Hasselblad main camera: 4/3-inch CMOS, 20 MP; tele camera: 1/2-inch CMOS |
| Maximum Video Resolution | Hasselblad: up to 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps; tele camera: up to 4K/50fps; Cine version supports Apple ProRes. |
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | Up to 46 min maximum flight time; up to 40 min hovering (DJI controlled tests) minutes |
| Maximum Transmission Range (km) | 30 km maximum flight distance (DJI controlled test) km |
| Weight (g) | 895 g (Mavic 3); 899 g (Mavic 3 Cine) g |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 12 m/s |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 21 m/s maximum flight speed in Sport mode (19 m/s limit in EU regions) m/s |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-04
Official Price (USD)
$2,049.00 USD
Listed configuration: DJI Mavic 3, drone-only standard configuration
Official store status: Out of stock at the time of checking.
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MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| Takeoff Weight | Mavic 3: 895 g Mavic 3 Cine: 899 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (Folded/Unfolded) | Folded (without propellers) 221×96.3×90.3 mm (Length×Width×Height) Unfolded (without propellers) 347.5×283×107.7 mm (Length×Width×Height) |
| Diagonal Length | 380.1 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | 1 m/s (C mode) 6 m/s (N mode) 8 m/s (S mode) |
| Max Descent Speed | 1 m/s (C mode) 6 m/s (N mode) 6 m/s (S mode) |
| Max Flight Speed (at sea level, no wind) | 5 m/s (C mode) 15 m/s (N mode) 21 m/s (S mode) No faster than 19 m/s in EU regions. |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 6000 m |
| Max Flight Time (no wind) | 46 minutes * |
| Max Hovering Time (no wind) | 40 minutes * * The flight time was measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: No wind, at sea level, constant flight speed of 32.4 kph, APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and flying from 100% battery to 0% battery. Results may vary depending on environment, usage scenario, and firmware version. |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km The flight distance is different from the video transmission distance. The data was tested in a controlled environment, under the following specific test conditions: flying at a constant speed of 50.4 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version. |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 12 m/s |
| Max Pitch Angle | 25° (C mode) 30° (N mode) 35° (S mode) |
| Max Angular Velocity | 200°/s |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning); ±0.5 m (with GNSS Positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with Vision Positioning); ±0.5 m (with High-Precision Positioning System) |
| Internal Storage | Mavic 3: 8 GB (available space is approx. 7.9 GB) Mavic 3 Cine: 1TB (available space is approx. 934.8 GB) |
Hasselblad Camera
| Sensor | 4/3 CMOS, Effective pixels: 20 MP |
|---|---|
| Lens | FOV: 84° Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8 to f/11 Focus: 1 m to ∞ (with autofocus) |
| ISO Range | Video: 100-6400 Still Image: 100-6400 |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 8-1/8000 s |
| Max Image Size | Main Unit: 5280×3956 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot: 20MP Photos Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 20 MP, 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Burst shooting: 20 MP, 3/5/7 Timed: 20 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Video Resolution | Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 LT 5.1K: 5120×2700@24/25/30/48/50fps DCI 4K: 4096×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps H.264/H.265 5.1K: 5120×2700@24/25/30/48/50fps DCI 4K: 4096×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*/200*fps * Framerates above are recording framerates. Videos will be played as slow-motion videos. Only the Cine version supports ProRes recording. |
| Max Video Bitrate | H.264/H.265 Bitrate: 200 Mbps Apple ProRes 422 HQ Bitrate: 3,772 Mbps Apple ProRes 422 Bitrate: 2,514 Mbps Apple ProRes 422 LT Bitrate: 1,750 Mbps Only the Cine version supports ProRes recording. |
| Supported File Formats | exFAT |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Formats | Mavic 3: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) Mavic 3 Cine: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) MOV (Apple ProRes 422 HQ/422/422 LT) Only the Cine version supports ProRes recording. |
Tele Camera
| Sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS |
|---|---|
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 2-1/8000 s |
| Lens | FOV: 15° Format Equivalent: 162mm Aperture: f/4.4 Focus: 3 m to ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video: 100-6400 Still Image: 100-6400 |
| Max Image Size | 4000×3000 |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Formats | MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot: 12MP Photos Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Burst shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Video Resolution | H.264/H.265 4K: 3840×2160@25/30/50fps FHD: 1920×1080@25/30/50fps |
| Digital Zoom | 7-28x |
Gimbal
| Stabilization | 3-axis motorized (tilt, roll, pan) |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -135° to 100° Roll: -45° to 45° Pan: -27° to 27° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 35° Pan: -5° to 5° |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 100°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.007° |
Sensing
| Sensing System | Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft |
|---|---|
| Forward | Measurement Range: 0.5-20 m Detection Range: 0.5-200 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 15m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 103° |
| Backward | Measurement Range: 0.5-16 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 103° |
| Lateral | Measurement Range: 0.5-25 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 15m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 85° |
| Upward | Measurement Range: 0.2-10 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6m/s FOV: Front and Back 100°, Left and Right 90° |
| Downward | Measurement Range: 0.3-18 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6m/s FOV: Front and Back 130°, Left and Right 160° |
| Operating Environment | Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward: Surface with a clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux>15) Downward: Surface with a clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux >15). Diffuse reflective surface with diffuse reflectivity>20% (e.g. wall, tree, person) |
Video Transmission
| Video Transmission System | O3+ |
|---|---|
| Live View Quality | Remote Controller: 1080p@30fps/1080p@60fps |
| Operation Frequency | 2.400-2.4835 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference and aligned with controller) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.850 GHz FCC: 15 km CE: 8 km SRRC: 8 km MIC: 8 km |
| Signal Transmission Ranges (FCC) | Strong Interference (urban landscape, limited line of sight, many competing signals): Approx. 1.5-3 km Medium Interference (suburban landscape, open line of sight, some competing signals): Approx. 3-9 km Low Interference (open landscape abundant line of sight, few competing signals): Approx. 9-15 km Data is tested under different standards in open areas free of interference. It only refers to the maximum, one-way flight distance without considering Return to Home. Please pay attention to RTH prompts in the DJI Fly app during actual flight. |
| Max Download Bitrate | O3+: 5.5MB/s (with RC-N1 remote controller) 15MB/s (with DJI RC Pro remote controller) Wi-Fi 6: 80MB/s* * Measured in laboratory environments with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz, and the footage is saved in the built-in SSD or internal storage. Download speed may vary depending on actual conditions. |
| Latency (depending on environmental conditions and mobile device) | 130 ms (with RC-N1 remote controller) 120 ms (with DJI RC Pro remote controller) |
| Antennas | 4 antennas, 2T4R |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: ≤33 dBm (FCC); ≤20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.8 GHz: ≤33 dBm (FCC), ≤30 dBm(SRRC), ≤14 dBm(CE) |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 15.4 V |
| Charging Voltage Limit | 17.6 V |
| Battery Type | Li-ion 4S |
| Energy | 77 Wh |
| Weight | 335.5 g |
| Charging Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
Battery Charger
| Input | 100-240 V AC, 47-63 Hz, 2.0 A |
|---|---|
| USB-C Output | USB-C: 5.0 V⎓5.0 A/9.0 V⎓5.0 A/12.0 V⎓5.0 A/15.0 V⎓4.3 A/20.0 V⎓3.25 A/5.0~20.0 V⎓3.25 A |
| USB-A output | USB-A: 5 V⎓2 A |
| Rated Power | 65 W |
Charging Hub
| Input | USB-C: 5-20 V⎓5.0 A max |
|---|---|
| Output | Battery: 12-17.6 V⎓5.0 A max |
| Rated Power | 65 W |
| Charging Type | Charges three batteries in sequence. |
| Charging Temperature Range | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
Car Charger
| Input | Car Power Input: 12.7-16 V⎓6.5 A, rated voltage 14 V DC |
|---|---|
| Output | USB-C: 5.0 V⎓5.0 A/9.0 V⎓5.0 A/12.0 V⎓5.0 A/15.0 V⎓4.3A/20.0 V⎓3.25 A/5.0~20.0 V⎓3.25 A USB-A: 5 V⎓2 A |
| Rated Power | 65 W |
| Charging Time | Approx. 96 minutes |
| Charging Temperature Range | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
Storage
| Recommended microSD Cards | Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 128GB V30 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 256GB V30 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC |
|---|---|
| SSD Specs | Mavic 3: 8 GB (available space is approx. 7.2 GB) Mavic 3 Cine: 1 TB (available space is approx. 934.8 GB) |
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
| Remote Controller Transmission System | When used with different aircraft hardware configurations, DJI RC-N1 Remote Controllers will automatically select the corresponding firmware version for updating and support the following transmission technologies enabled by the hardware performance of the linked aircraft models: a. DJI Mini 2/ DJI Mavic Air 2: O2 b. DJI Air 2S: O3 c. DJI Mavic 3: O3+ |
|---|---|
| Max Supported Mobile Device Size | 180×86×10 mm (Length×Width×Height) |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <23 dBm (SRRC), <14 dBm (CE) |
| Battery Life | Without charging any mobile device: 6 hr; when charging mobile device: 4 hr |
| Supported USB Port Types | Lightning, Micro USB, USB-C |
Others
| Guaranteed software updates until | 2026/12/31 |
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