The camera has a Four Thirds sensor and all-around obstacle avoidance sensors. It is capable of capturing 5.1K video and Raw stills.
The Mavic 3 is a small, foldable quadcopter that remains a popular choice for those looking for a small and foldable drone. The new position of the drone makes it one of the largest in the Mavic series when unfolded. The arms are longer and lower, keeping the top of the drone free of any moving parts. Additionally, the front propellers no longer spin over top of the drone, making it easier to control and fly.
DJI Mavic 3 review: Design
The Mavic 3 is larger than previous Mavic drones from DJI. It has four arms on the Mavic 3 that fold out from its body, making carrying it more simpler. Under the drone’s brow is a sizable camera mounted on a gimbal, and its back is where the battery is located. Though the Mavic 3 has 8GB of internal storage, you’ll want to add your own card. A USB-C port and a microSD card slot are located directly above the battery compartment.
The Mavic 3’s grey paint job is a good design. It’s one or two shades darker than the Mavic 2, which makes it more difficult to notice while it’s in the sky. Why not add a pop of vibrant orange or red? In addition to the camera, the drone has sensors on the front, back, top, bottom, and sides to prevent collisions with objects. ..
Controller
you can fly longer and harder without having to worry about running out of juice.
The new Smart Controller comes with the Cine, which is a little bit larger than the previous model and supports the Mavic 3’s O3+ and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. Pro users can avoid having to plug their phone into their controller, but also benefit from the included screen’s outdoor visibility and 15MB/s download speed (beyond Wi-Fi 6 range). Additionally, the control latency should be reduced by 10 m/s to 120.
Some pilots may object to the change from the “more professional” DJI Go4 app to DJI Fly, but it appears DJI is paying attention to feedback and quickly adding features, like RAW only shooting, as this was added in the December update. You can also change other flight characteristics using curves in the Advanced settings menu, so there won’t be a quick return to the previous software any time soon. ..
DJI Mavic 3 review: Features
The DJI Mavic 3 is a drone that is similar to the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJI Mavic Air 2. It has a number of features that make it better than its predecessors, such as the ability to lock onto a subject and fly pre-set patterns, while maintaining the subject in the center of the frame. The drone is also better at following objects no matter how they move, and according to DJI, its algorithms can react more quickly to subjects’ movements. ..
The Mavic 3 is a great flying machine that can take on any terrain. It has three flight modes (Cinematic, Normal, and Sport), which allow you to fly at up to 43 mph. The Mavic 3’s gimbal ensures that every video you shoot looks incredibly stable.
Flying experience
Flying the Mavic 3 is a thrill. The controls are easy and straightforward enough for a total beginner to take up in a matter of minutes, and its larger propellers ensure that it remains rock steady even in heavy gusts. Additionally, it is faster than its predecessor, which is especially apparent on ascents and descents. By avoiding obstacles, any danger is eliminated while you get some really intriguing shots. Of course, you can turn it into Sport mode and really tear up the skies if you have the need for speed, but we doubt you’ll be doing that very often.
We found the ActiveTrack 5.0 to be dependable and efficient, and the new ActiveTrack 5.0 in particular impressed us. The Mavic 3 can follow a target while deftly navigating around obstacles to keep a clear view. The drone will try its best to keep framing from the side you choose for it to fly on when approaching a subject. It’s not perfect, and it struggles to maintain a head-on shot when flying backwards, but it’s a huge improvement over earlier iterations and a very useful tool to have.
Mavic 3 users can now utilize MasterShots and QuickShots, which are modes that allow for a more relaxed and creative photography experience. While these modes may seem like a cheat to some, they are undeniably beautiful and can be used to capture quick shots of a location. However, it feels like these features would be more at home on a consumer-focused drone rather than the pricey and professional Mavic 3. ..
DJI Mavic 3 review: Image quality
The Mavic 3’s two Hasselblad cameras are its crowning achievement. The primary camera has a 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor and an equivalent focal length of 24mm. This camera features an adjustable f/2.8 to f/11 aperture with auto and manual focus from 1m to infinity, just like the Mavic 2 Pro. The second camera has a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor, a fixed f/4.4 aperture, a 28x hybrid zoom, and an equivalent focal length of 162mm.
The DJI Air 2S produces excellent overall photo and video image quality, with just a slight loss of sharpness at the borders of the frame while viewing stills. However, there is very little fall-off, and you have to seek for it. It also far outperforms the fall-off shown in the photographs taken by the DJI Air 2S.
The Four Thirds sensor in the Mavic 3 is still small in comparison to a full-frame camera, but its adjustable aperture is more useful for regulating exposure than depth-of-field. Additionally, the Mavic 3’s video capabilities are fantastic because they allow you to quickly alter exposure when the shutter speed must remain at a particular setting.
Video quality
The Mavic 3 excels most in video quality. 5.1K 50p video with a bandwidth of 200Mbps and 10bit 4:2:2 colour information are the main features. For those who aren’t interested in technology, this might not mean much, but 5.1K resolution is a great improvement over 4K. Even in terms of video quality, the primary lens produces insanely high-quality images. This drone will enable you to record some incredible video, and it doesn’t just have excellent image quality. Maintaining focus when using a drone, especially one that moves quickly, is one of the most difficult tasks.
The Mavic 3’s camera is very clear, and the focus is very quick. The 4-degree field of view is great for video, and the 24mm-equivalent lens offers a lot of control over the image. You can change the aperture to get more control over the image. The ISO range is great, from 100 to 6400. However, at ISO 3200 and above, you start to notice some graininess in the video feed.
The DJI Mavic 3 is a great drone that can record video in up to 4K (24/25/30/48/50 fps) and 5.1K (24/25/30/48/50/60 fps) resolutions. This is a significant improvement over the Mavic 2 Pro’s maximum of 4K/30 fps. Even in 4K, the video we captured was incredibly impressive. We used the Mavic 3 to fly around our neighborhood and a friend’s farm in upstate New York, and we were able to capture every detail.
DJI Mavic 3 review: Battery Life
The new Mavic 2 drone has a theoretical flying time of 46 minutes, which is much longer than the 31 minutes that was the previous flight time limit. This extra flying time is very helpful for setting up shots and making working in teams much simpler, which reduces the amount that the drone operator delays production due to battery problems. ..
Price and availability
In the fall of 2021, DJI released the Mavic 3 drone. The drone costs $2,199 (including controller and battery). Three batteries, a charging hub, a quartet of neutral-density filters, an extra set of propellers, and a carrying bag are included in the Fly More combo. The DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo costs $4,999 and includes a Mavic 3 model with 1TB of onboard storage and capability for Apple ProRes 422 HQ video. Everything from the Fly More combo is included in this set, but four more ND filters are added. The standard remote is replaced with the DJI RC Pro remote which retails for $1,199 when purchased separately. ..
Conclusion
The Mavic 3 is a drone that is aimed squarely at video professionals. It has a brand-new, high-quality camera, two lenses, and full manual exposure control. Although the price tag for this drone does not reflect its flying prowess, it does reflect the camera and optics. This drone is by far the best one available if taking high-quality pictures and videos is your main use for a drone. Although you probably don’t need footage this good, if you can afford it, it sure is fun and offers amazing results.
