DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo Drone
In addition, OcuSync 3.0 automatically selects the best frequencies to avoid interference. The Mavic 3 Cine Combo comes with various additional accessories so you can create pro quality video and photos. These accessories include the DJI RC Pro (high-bright display), the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, and the Apple ProRes 422 HQ.
In addition, OcuSync 3.0 automatically selects the best frequencies to avoid interference. The Mavic 3 Cine Combo comes with various additional accessories so you can create pro quality video and photos. These accessories include the DJI RC Pro (high-bright display), the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, and the Apple ProRes 422 HQ.
In addition, OcuSync 3.0 automatically selects the best frequencies to avoid interference. The Mavic 3 Cine Combo comes with various additional accessories so you can create pro quality video and photos. These accessories include the DJI RC Pro (high-bright display), the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, and the Apple ProRes 422 HQ.
In addition, OcuSync 3.0 automatically selects the best frequencies to avoid interference. The Mavic 3 Cine Combo comes with various additional accessories so you can create pro quality video and photos. These accessories include the DJI RC Pro (high-bright display), the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, and the Apple ProRes 422 HQ.
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DJI has established itself as the trend setter and continues to set the bar in the consumer drone market not only for avid photographers and drone pilots but opens the market up to more beginners and amateurs as well because of its new enhanced safety in-flight features. Fair warning for the beginners and amateurs, after flying the new Mavic 3, you may think you are an expert drone flyer, however, don’t go out flying a lesser drone after thinking you have mad drone flying skills. More than likely this is due to the upgrades to their flagship Mavic drone encompassing both the hardware and software. The combo package is a great investment for most considering it includes everything the base model comes with along with two additional batteries for no down time, eight ... MoreDJI has established itself as the trend setter and continues to set the bar in the consumer drone market not only for avid photographers and drone pilots but opens the market up to more beginners and amateurs as well because of its new enhanced safety in-flight features. Fair warning for the beginners and amateurs, after flying the new Mavic 3, you may think you are an expert drone flyer, however, don’t go out flying a lesser drone after thinking you have mad drone flying skills. More than likely this is due to the upgrades to their flagship Mavic drone encompassing both the hardware and software. The combo package is a great investment for most considering it includes everything the base model comes with along with two additional batteries for no down time, eight additional blades in case of accidents, a pack of lens filters for the avid photographers and the perfect carrying case designed by DJI to fit everything snug and organized in a small backpack that protects your gear. Both the base model and the combo kit also include the Mavic 3 drone, a battery charger, one battery, a couple of extra blades and the standard controller for your compatible smart phone. I intentionally wanted to mention the compatible smart phone because the DJI Fly app was not available in the app store for my folding screen phone so ensure you do your research on phone compatibility.The Mavic 3 drone itself is very similar in size to its predecessor and can be held in one hand when folded up or with the blades extended and weighs right at about two pounds. I immediately noticed the eight omnidirectional sensors around the drone that can sense objects and prevent the drone from crashing into something. This is a sigh of relief for beginner drone pilots after crashing drones in the past, although not nearly as pricey or well-made as the DJI Mavic drones. These sensors also help immensely when trying to navigate through tight spaces, open environments with trees, cities with obstacles, etc. The sensors also really come in handy when you are tracking someone or something in an action style video. The drone set up was fairly simple after charging the batteries for the drone and remote, downloading the DJI Fly app, and setting everything up through the app before you take flight. The DJI Fly app will walk you through the rest of the process including setting up your account through DJI, syncing the hardware and downloading any updates to the software (as expected with just about everything electronic today).Regarding the photography details and probably the most impressive upgrade to the Mavic 3 compared to its predecessor is DJI incorporated a dual camera on the Mavic 3. Not only that, DJI collaborated with the Swedish made Hasselblad brand to design a camera specifically for their drone. The main Hasselblad camera is a professional grade 4/3 CMOS that captures beautiful, high resolution 20MP pictures with a new larger image sensor and dynamic range. This camera combined with the onboard software features Vision Detection Auto Focus technology with is very fast and responsive especially when trying to track stationary and moving subjects while the drone is also moving. Besides filming at an excellent 5.1K at 50fps or 4K at 120fps, I won’t get into any other video specs which are listed online as they are typically way too advanced for most, including myself. All I can tell you is the video looks incredible and smooth. The other smaller second tele camera lets you see the whole picture especially in open space before you decide what you would like to ultimately focus on. The tele camera is also great to view areas at a distance where the subject may not even realize a drone is in the area. The live feed to the host shows video at 1080p at 60 fps. One slight inadequacy on the standard Mavic 3 compared to the pricier Mavic 3 Cine is it only comes equipped with 8GB of internal, compared to the 1TB SSD on the pricier Cine model, however you can expand the storage using a micro-SD card. I would have included pictures in my review however you’ll find much better picture examples from the Mavic 3 camera online in stunning environments in comparison to my neighborhood park I initially tested it out in.Some other improvements DJI made to the Mavic 3 compared to its predecessors are the flight time on a single battery that claim it will fly up to 46 minutes and up to 15 km away, both about a 30% increase compared to the previous Mavic drone. And when you get close to running out of battery, which I never got close to 46 minutes in one shot during my test flights, the drone will automatically return to your home point safely using the advanced auto-return function which calculates the best route back to the home point while avoiding obstacles and saving flight time. The return function also occurs when there is signal loss or can be initiated by the user.Overall, DJI continues to impress and exceed all expectations with the improvements on the new Mavic 3 drone. In my opinion, the most impressive improvements were the omni-directional sensors, dual cameras that allow the user to see the whole picture, the collaboration with the high-end Swedish Hasselblad camera, the increase in flight time and distance the drone can travel. I would have liked to have seen more storage included on the base model considering the enormous gap between the base model and the Cine model, and a more improved remote that included a video display especially at this price point.
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The Mavic 3 got off to a rough start with some missing features and issues like GPS signal taking a long time. DJI fixed all those things through software updates. It’s now a fantastic drone. I upgraded from the Air2S which is also a fantastic drone. The things I most enjoy are the longer flight time, better camera with more zoom capability, and better low light capability. I recently used it to video a hot air balloon launch and it performed extremely well. I also had a chance to do some night video and the footage is really impressive. I ordered the DJI RC remote which has the built in screen and it makes the Mavic 3 so much faster to get in the air. You don’t have to mount your phone, hook up cables, open the DJI Fly app, etc. You also don’t have to deal with ... MoreThe Mavic 3 got off to a rough start with some missing features and issues like GPS signal taking a long time. DJI fixed all those things through software updates. It’s now a fantastic drone. I upgraded from the Air2S which is also a fantastic drone. The things I most enjoy are the longer flight time, better camera with more zoom capability, and better low light capability. I recently used it to video a hot air balloon launch and it performed extremely well. I also had a chance to do some night video and the footage is really impressive. I ordered the DJI RC remote which has the built in screen and it makes the Mavic 3 so much faster to get in the air. You don’t have to mount your phone, hook up cables, open the DJI Fly app, etc. You also don’t have to deal with annoying notifications popping up on your phone while trying to fly. I always get the Fly More Combo to get extra batteries, the multi battery charger, ND filters, and carry bag. The carry bag for the Mavic 3 is very well made and can be a backpack or shoulder bag. It has plenty of room for all your accessories. I highly recommend this drone to anyone that wants a premium and extremely capable flying camera.
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This is a truly an amazing piece of technology, with a hefty price tag you absolutely get your money’s worth in the DJI Mavic 3. I have owned and flown a few drones in my past, more recently I am flying a competitor’s drone (of an orange color). As soon as I unboxed and got into the hardware that comes with the Fly More package I was immediately impressed. The carrying case the Mavic 3 comes in has soft leather insides and rugged exterior fabric with actual metal clips for closure, which you don’t see often. The case itself fits everything perfectly and even has an option to convert into a backpack, super handy! I initially charged all the batteries on the included multi dock charging station, after about an hour I had all 3 batteries fully charged and ready to go, ... MoreThis is a truly an amazing piece of technology, with a hefty price tag you absolutely get your money’s worth in the DJI Mavic 3. I have owned and flown a few drones in my past, more recently I am flying a competitor’s drone (of an orange color). As soon as I unboxed and got into the hardware that comes with the Fly More package I was immediately impressed. The carrying case the Mavic 3 comes in has soft leather insides and rugged exterior fabric with actual metal clips for closure, which you don’t see often. The case itself fits everything perfectly and even has an option to convert into a backpack, super handy! I initially charged all the batteries on the included multi dock charging station, after about an hour I had all 3 batteries fully charged and ready to go, one thing I would like is if the batteries indicated they were fully charged, it seems they only just stop flashing their LEDs once a full charge has been obtained. That is mostly an aesthetic thing for me.Another item that sets the DJI Mavic 3 apart is the protective cover that clips onto the Mavic 3 to secure and protect the camera and the propellers into place, this really makes transfer in and out of the carrying case super simple and gives me the sense that the Mavic 3 camera is protected well. The cover is easy to mount and unmount as well for quick transition.Now for the flying! WOW! The Mavic 3 is so easy to fly and super fun, I felt like a little kid when I got the drone up and flying around a local beach. The Mavic 3 boasts 46 minutes of flight time in normal conditions, with some wind at the beach my first initial flight was around35 minutes total, and I was impressed. The wind did not deter the flight of the Mavic 3 at all, and it held position and flight path perfectly given the decent breeze where I was. I was also surprised at how quiet the Mavic is during flight, it wasn’t until it was 25-30 feet away that I could hear it, and even then, it was super silent. My old drone was significantly loud during initial take off and flight. The added obstacle avoidance sensors still have to be tested more thoroughly but I was able to fly this safely through wooded area’s during the day with ease, my next steps are to perform tracking through a walking trail to really see if branches and such can be avoided without direct control (once the firmware updates become available in 2022).At first, I was unsure if I would prefer to have the upgraded controller but once I got going, I think the RC remote with phone attachment was better than I expected. My older drone had a similar controller setup, but the controller itself was awkwardly heavy and became somewhat of a nuisance to hold for extended periods of flight. The RC remote is easy to hold and has a great mount for your phone (I’m using an iPhone 12 Pro Max with a case) with a small cut out for the phone to remote connection which is hidden when you store the phone mount in the RC. Very convenient and well thought out! The first thing I enjoyed was the physical toggle button for the 3 modes of flight, cine, normal and sport. This makes it all the difference for me because my old drone forced me to select these modes within the app which was not easily located and a struggle to do while in flight, the Mavic 3 is just a quick shift of the toggle button, and you are ready to transition from one mode to the next. The scroll wheel to change the pitch of the camera is smooth and helps keep video shots consistent and not jerky, I was able to shoot video at the beach early in the morning with minimal light and the camera gave me true color and added light with the adjustable aperture. The pictures and video really speak for themselves in the Hasselblad camera, I have never seen anything near as advanced or comparable to the Mavic 3’s capabilities. The Fly More combo adds some ND filters, which are great for reducing incoming light and getting more out of the camera with time lapse photos and scenery shots. They snap on and off the camera easily making a quick change that gives great enhancements to pictures and video! The zoom on the camera is very functional, up to 28x you can really get a good view of an object from a distance, easy to use on the app.Overall, the DJI Mavic 3 is an impressive piece of technology that I am thrilled to have. Truly an industry standard in recreational drones, with attention to minor details that personally set the Mavic 3 apart from the competition. A lot of things like battery placement, controller aesthetics and ease of transport go a long way. Although I would have preferred the feature enhancements shipped with the Mavic 3, I do look forward to some of the added capabilities DJI is claiming to have available. Bottom line, this is a dream to fly and I can’t wait to get outside to continue to put the Mavic 3 to good use and just have a blast while doing it!
| Face Detection | No |
| Vision System | Downward, Forward, Backward, Left, Right |
| Panoroma Mode | No |
| Flight Battery | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) |
| Choose Style | Cine Combo |
DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo GPS Drone with 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad Camera for Adults, 5.1K Video, Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing, 46-Min Flight,
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DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo
DJI has established itself as the trend setter and continues to set the bar in the consumer drone market not only for avid photographers and drone pilots but opens the market up to more beginners and amateurs as well because of its new enhanced safety in-flight features. Fair warning for the beginners and amateurs, after flying the new Mavic 3, you may think you are an expert drone flyer, however, don’t go out flying a lesser drone after thinking you have mad drone flying skills. More than likely this is due to the upgrades to their flagship Mavic drone encompassing both the hardware and software. The combo package is a great investment for most considering it includes everything the base model comes with along with two additional batteries for no down time, eight ... MoreDJI has established itself as the trend setter and continues to set the bar in the consumer drone market not only for avid photographers and drone pilots but opens the market up to more beginners and amateurs as well because of its new enhanced safety in-flight features. Fair warning for the beginners and amateurs, after flying the new Mavic 3, you may think you are an expert drone flyer, however, don’t go out flying a lesser drone after thinking you have mad drone flying skills. More than likely this is due to the upgrades to their flagship Mavic drone encompassing both the hardware and software. The combo package is a great investment for most considering it includes everything the base model comes with along with two additional batteries for no down time, eight additional blades in case of accidents, a pack of lens filters for the avid photographers and the perfect carrying case designed by DJI to fit everything snug and organized in a small backpack that protects your gear. Both the base model and the combo kit also include the Mavic 3 drone, a battery charger, one battery, a couple of extra blades and the standard controller for your compatible smart phone. I intentionally wanted to mention the compatible smart phone because the DJI Fly app was not available in the app store for my folding screen phone so ensure you do your research on phone compatibility.The Mavic 3 drone itself is very similar in size to its predecessor and can be held in one hand when folded up or with the blades extended and weighs right at about two pounds. I immediately noticed the eight omnidirectional sensors around the drone that can sense objects and prevent the drone from crashing into something. This is a sigh of relief for beginner drone pilots after crashing drones in the past, although not nearly as pricey or well-made as the DJI Mavic drones. These sensors also help immensely when trying to navigate through tight spaces, open environments with trees, cities with obstacles, etc. The sensors also really come in handy when you are tracking someone or something in an action style video. The drone set up was fairly simple after charging the batteries for the drone and remote, downloading the DJI Fly app, and setting everything up through the app before you take flight. The DJI Fly app will walk you through the rest of the process including setting up your account through DJI, syncing the hardware and downloading any updates to the software (as expected with just about everything electronic today).Regarding the photography details and probably the most impressive upgrade to the Mavic 3 compared to its predecessor is DJI incorporated a dual camera on the Mavic 3. Not only that, DJI collaborated with the Swedish made Hasselblad brand to design a camera specifically for their drone. The main Hasselblad camera is a professional grade 4/3 CMOS that captures beautiful, high resolution 20MP pictures with a new larger image sensor and dynamic range. This camera combined with the onboard software features Vision Detection Auto Focus technology with is very fast and responsive especially when trying to track stationary and moving subjects while the drone is also moving. Besides filming at an excellent 5.1K at 50fps or 4K at 120fps, I won’t get into any other video specs which are listed online as they are typically way too advanced for most, including myself. All I can tell you is the video looks incredible and smooth. The other smaller second tele camera lets you see the whole picture especially in open space before you decide what you would like to ultimately focus on. The tele camera is also great to view areas at a distance where the subject may not even realize a drone is in the area. The live feed to the host shows video at 1080p at 60 fps. One slight inadequacy on the standard Mavic 3 compared to the pricier Mavic 3 Cine is it only comes equipped with 8GB of internal, compared to the 1TB SSD on the pricier Cine model, however you can expand the storage using a micro-SD card. I would have included pictures in my review however you’ll find much better picture examples from the Mavic 3 camera online in stunning environments in comparison to my neighborhood park I initially tested it out in.Some other improvements DJI made to the Mavic 3 compared to its predecessors are the flight time on a single battery that claim it will fly up to 46 minutes and up to 15 km away, both about a 30% increase compared to the previous Mavic drone. And when you get close to running out of battery, which I never got close to 46 minutes in one shot during my test flights, the drone will automatically return to your home point safely using the advanced auto-return function which calculates the best route back to the home point while avoiding obstacles and saving flight time. The return function also occurs when there is signal loss or can be initiated by the user.Overall, DJI continues to impress and exceed all expectations with the improvements on the new Mavic 3 drone. In my opinion, the most impressive improvements were the omni-directional sensors, dual cameras that allow the user to see the whole picture, the collaboration with the high-end Swedish Hasselblad camera, the increase in flight time and distance the drone can travel. I would have liked to have seen more storage included on the base model considering the enormous gap between the base model and the Cine model, and a more improved remote that included a video display especially at this price point.
The Mavic 3 got off to a rough start with some missing features and issues like GPS signal taking a long time. DJI fixed all those things through software updates. It’s now a fantastic drone. I upgraded from the Air2S which is also a fantastic drone. The things I most enjoy are the longer flight time, better camera with more zoom capability, and better low light capability. I recently used it to video a hot air balloon launch and it performed extremely well. I also had a chance to do some night video and the footage is really impressive. I ordered the DJI RC remote which has the built in screen and it makes the Mavic 3 so much faster to get in the air. You don’t have to mount your phone, hook up cables, open the DJI Fly app, etc. You also don’t have to deal with ... MoreThe Mavic 3 got off to a rough start with some missing features and issues like GPS signal taking a long time. DJI fixed all those things through software updates. It’s now a fantastic drone. I upgraded from the Air2S which is also a fantastic drone. The things I most enjoy are the longer flight time, better camera with more zoom capability, and better low light capability. I recently used it to video a hot air balloon launch and it performed extremely well. I also had a chance to do some night video and the footage is really impressive. I ordered the DJI RC remote which has the built in screen and it makes the Mavic 3 so much faster to get in the air. You don’t have to mount your phone, hook up cables, open the DJI Fly app, etc. You also don’t have to deal with annoying notifications popping up on your phone while trying to fly. I always get the Fly More Combo to get extra batteries, the multi battery charger, ND filters, and carry bag. The carry bag for the Mavic 3 is very well made and can be a backpack or shoulder bag. It has plenty of room for all your accessories. I highly recommend this drone to anyone that wants a premium and extremely capable flying camera.
This is a truly an amazing piece of technology, with a hefty price tag you absolutely get your money’s worth in the DJI Mavic 3. I have owned and flown a few drones in my past, more recently I am flying a competitor’s drone (of an orange color). As soon as I unboxed and got into the hardware that comes with the Fly More package I was immediately impressed. The carrying case the Mavic 3 comes in has soft leather insides and rugged exterior fabric with actual metal clips for closure, which you don’t see often. The case itself fits everything perfectly and even has an option to convert into a backpack, super handy! I initially charged all the batteries on the included multi dock charging station, after about an hour I had all 3 batteries fully charged and ready to go, ... MoreThis is a truly an amazing piece of technology, with a hefty price tag you absolutely get your money’s worth in the DJI Mavic 3. I have owned and flown a few drones in my past, more recently I am flying a competitor’s drone (of an orange color). As soon as I unboxed and got into the hardware that comes with the Fly More package I was immediately impressed. The carrying case the Mavic 3 comes in has soft leather insides and rugged exterior fabric with actual metal clips for closure, which you don’t see often. The case itself fits everything perfectly and even has an option to convert into a backpack, super handy! I initially charged all the batteries on the included multi dock charging station, after about an hour I had all 3 batteries fully charged and ready to go, one thing I would like is if the batteries indicated they were fully charged, it seems they only just stop flashing their LEDs once a full charge has been obtained. That is mostly an aesthetic thing for me.Another item that sets the DJI Mavic 3 apart is the protective cover that clips onto the Mavic 3 to secure and protect the camera and the propellers into place, this really makes transfer in and out of the carrying case super simple and gives me the sense that the Mavic 3 camera is protected well. The cover is easy to mount and unmount as well for quick transition.Now for the flying! WOW! The Mavic 3 is so easy to fly and super fun, I felt like a little kid when I got the drone up and flying around a local beach. The Mavic 3 boasts 46 minutes of flight time in normal conditions, with some wind at the beach my first initial flight was around35 minutes total, and I was impressed. The wind did not deter the flight of the Mavic 3 at all, and it held position and flight path perfectly given the decent breeze where I was. I was also surprised at how quiet the Mavic is during flight, it wasn’t until it was 25-30 feet away that I could hear it, and even then, it was super silent. My old drone was significantly loud during initial take off and flight. The added obstacle avoidance sensors still have to be tested more thoroughly but I was able to fly this safely through wooded area’s during the day with ease, my next steps are to perform tracking through a walking trail to really see if branches and such can be avoided without direct control (once the firmware updates become available in 2022).At first, I was unsure if I would prefer to have the upgraded controller but once I got going, I think the RC remote with phone attachment was better than I expected. My older drone had a similar controller setup, but the controller itself was awkwardly heavy and became somewhat of a nuisance to hold for extended periods of flight. The RC remote is easy to hold and has a great mount for your phone (I’m using an iPhone 12 Pro Max with a case) with a small cut out for the phone to remote connection which is hidden when you store the phone mount in the RC. Very convenient and well thought out! The first thing I enjoyed was the physical toggle button for the 3 modes of flight, cine, normal and sport. This makes it all the difference for me because my old drone forced me to select these modes within the app which was not easily located and a struggle to do while in flight, the Mavic 3 is just a quick shift of the toggle button, and you are ready to transition from one mode to the next. The scroll wheel to change the pitch of the camera is smooth and helps keep video shots consistent and not jerky, I was able to shoot video at the beach early in the morning with minimal light and the camera gave me true color and added light with the adjustable aperture. The pictures and video really speak for themselves in the Hasselblad camera, I have never seen anything near as advanced or comparable to the Mavic 3’s capabilities. The Fly More combo adds some ND filters, which are great for reducing incoming light and getting more out of the camera with time lapse photos and scenery shots. They snap on and off the camera easily making a quick change that gives great enhancements to pictures and video! The zoom on the camera is very functional, up to 28x you can really get a good view of an object from a distance, easy to use on the app.Overall, the DJI Mavic 3 is an impressive piece of technology that I am thrilled to have. Truly an industry standard in recreational drones, with attention to minor details that personally set the Mavic 3 apart from the competition. A lot of things like battery placement, controller aesthetics and ease of transport go a long way. Although I would have preferred the feature enhancements shipped with the Mavic 3, I do look forward to some of the added capabilities DJI is claiming to have available. Bottom line, this is a dream to fly and I can’t wait to get outside to continue to put the Mavic 3 to good use and just have a blast while doing it!
DJI’s flagship, compact camera drone continues to lead the way in the industry. The Mavic 3 is DJI’s latest version of the ultra-portable Mavic series that leads their consumer product line. It’s unbelievable the amount of features and technology they were able to cram into this very portable design. I’ve owned and flown numerous other DJI products in the past and their products just keep getting better. DJI really sets the standard in this industry for how these products should perform.Upon unboxing, I was pleased at the thought that went into designing this package. Just starting off with the bag the Mavic 3 Fly More Combo comes in, there are sufficient pockets and dividers to hold everything in the kit nicely, the bag has sturdy zippers, reenforced stitching, ... MoreDJI’s flagship, compact camera drone continues to lead the way in the industry. The Mavic 3 is DJI’s latest version of the ultra-portable Mavic series that leads their consumer product line. It’s unbelievable the amount of features and technology they were able to cram into this very portable design. I’ve owned and flown numerous other DJI products in the past and their products just keep getting better. DJI really sets the standard in this industry for how these products should perform.Upon unboxing, I was pleased at the thought that went into designing this package. Just starting off with the bag the Mavic 3 Fly More Combo comes in, there are sufficient pockets and dividers to hold everything in the kit nicely, the bag has sturdy zippers, reenforced stitching, metal clasps, and the bag transforms beyond a single handle to both a messenger bag, and a full-on 2 strap backpack. This design makes this kit extremely flexible and is a great companion for your next adventure. Getting into the accessories, the fly more combo comes with 12 extra propellors, 2 extra batteries, a 3 battery sequential charging dock, and a 4 pack of ND lens filters. The Fly More Combo kit is just about the top of the line kit with exception of the Cine Premium Combo that adds an upgraded remote (built-in screen), additional ND lens filters, kicks up the internal storage from 8GB to 1TB (high speed SSD for quick transfer speeds), and supports Apple ProRes. These additional features support more of a professional level experience with the Mavic 3. Getting to the actual drone, it comes pre-assembled with propellers loaded, almost ready to fly.Getting ready for your first flight: Getting started is a little bit of a process (especially if you’ve never flown a DJI product before, so beware new users) but the process is straight forward, and the mobile app walks you through the entire thing. Once you download the app, you’ll want to sign in to your DJI account (or create a new one) and start down the path of getting things charged up, powered on, and paired. I put all 3 batteries in the charging dock and connected the remote to make sure everything would be charged up and ready to fly. The batteries do charge sequentially, not sure what the exact reasoning is behind that, but as soon as you have at least the first drone battery ready to go and the controller charged, you’re ready to power things on and pair them to your app. Once the combo pairs and shows up in your app, there’s a 99% change you’ll be prompted to update the firmware. DJI is constantly pushing out updates for firmware to fix bugs, add new features, and improve the overall experience with their flagship product.First flight: The drone effortlessly floats into the air and responds beautifully to your control input. The control response is immediate and is very easy to fly. The done is not overly loud, the camera gimbal responds instantly and smoothly to any changes in the drone position, the transmission feed was perfectly clear, and overall was just a pleasant experience. If you’re a newer drone flier, I would highly recommend keeping the drone if the Cinema setting on the controller to limit the flight speed and keep abrupt movements to a minimum. In sport mode, the drone will respond instantly to whatever it’s commanded to do, can travel just over 40 mph, and will turn obstacle avoidance off, so I’d recommend keeping that mode for clear open spaces once you’ve gotten a feel for the flight characteristics of the drone. Under ideal conditions, the battery life can deliver enough power for up to 46 minutes of flight time which is a very welcome change in these later drone models. Getting into these extended flight times allow you to plan shots, execute those shots multiple times, and still have battery to come back or fly to your next shooting spot without worry.Safety Systems: One of the major advantages to the DJI platform is the sheer amount of safety features, both in things like obstacle avoidance, and in things like checks and balances to make sure you’re only flying where you are authorized to fly. The obstacle avoidance takes some getting used to; it’s hard to trust all those sensors at first that are supposed to be protecting your brand-new drone worth thousands of dollars, but the system does a great job at avoiding things. From flying around obstacles, flying over obstacles, to simply holding short of an obstacle if it’s not quite sure what to do, the drone has your back. From things like flying in restricted zones, near airports, or around other aircrafts, the app will either prevent you from taking off without the correct authorization or will sufficiently warn you of potential danger near where you’re flying.Camera performance: I couldn’t be more satisfied with the camera on this drone. The most anticipated feature of the Mavic 3 has been the flagship Hasselblad camera. With a 4/3 CMOS 20MP sensor, resolution up to 5k, framerate up to 120 fps at 4k, 7x optical zoon, 28x digital zoom, and manual control over all the camera features, you won’t be disappointed. I shot some quick scenes at dusk and tried to capture the sunset over a portion of the industrial complex in town, and I couldn’t be more blown away at the color representation, quality detail, and performance of the sensor in this camera.A few notes: I encountered a potential hardware issue on the drone that caused a malfunction that needed to be repaired, but DJI support handled the repair free of charge and took care of the issue. Additionally, I’ve noticed that the drone takes a minute to lock into GPS and get all its sensors ready to go. You can see this status on the app. The app will allow you to take off without having GPS locked in, which could end up making a very unstable flight. I’d encourage you to triple check you have GPS locked in and the drone is ready to fly before commanding a takeoff. Finally, I’d recommend purchasing DJI Care for peace of mind on the off chance you encounter some physical damage to the drone.Overall, if you’re looking for a flagship, easily portable, compact, super high quality, easy to use camera drone platform, you don’t need to look any further. DJI continues to set the direction and lead the way in this industry. You won’t find a higher quality, compact, portable camera drone for your adventures anywhere else. This drone is an absolute beast.
I’ve had quite a few drones over the years, not all DJI, but DJI drones have been at the top of my list since I first laid my eyes and hands on the Mavic Pro Alpine White late 2017 which is still in the family, passed down to my nephew -- and it still flies like new by the way. I’ve been out of serious drone handling personally for a couple of years but the timing was right when the Mavic 3 was released to get my hands back on the controls, get outdoors, and back into the air -- and even to pursue my Part 107 license so I can legally pilot it and produce footage for more than personal use.Mavic 3’s marketing motto is “Imaging Above Everything” which factored heavily into my own consideration to take the plunge so many of my thoughts will orbit on that point of ... MoreI’ve had quite a few drones over the years, not all DJI, but DJI drones have been at the top of my list since I first laid my eyes and hands on the Mavic Pro Alpine White late 2017 which is still in the family, passed down to my nephew -- and it still flies like new by the way. I’ve been out of serious drone handling personally for a couple of years but the timing was right when the Mavic 3 was released to get my hands back on the controls, get outdoors, and back into the air -- and even to pursue my Part 107 license so I can legally pilot it and produce footage for more than personal use.Mavic 3’s marketing motto is “Imaging Above Everything” which factored heavily into my own consideration to take the plunge so many of my thoughts will orbit on that point of interest, pun intended -- If you know you know. :-) What follows are my observations pretty much in the order I noticed them as I learned to use the drone.Stability -- From the time I first took off and went through the tutorials I was immediately and unreservedly impressed with the stability of the Mavic 3 in the air, and with the stability of the gimbal and the camera views. From the moment you take off the visuals are as stable as being on a mount, tripod, etc. I never flew it in anything more than a normal breeze but it never budged.Controls -- Having used their previous version Smart Controller I’ll confess that, although the included RC-N1 is capable and impressive in its own right, I definitely miss the all-in-one convenience of Smart Controller and will consider picking one up in the future. That said, the RC-N1 is smartly designed and works very well so long as you don’t mind giving up your phone while you use it, though nothing says you can’t use and dedicate a secondary phone to the task which is probably what I’ll end up doing. For that matter, I realized about 2 days into owning it that you can fly the Mavic 3 with just the RC-N1 controller and no attached phone at all, though your range and height will be limited in this mode. Though this minimalist mode could come in handy in a pinch I only flew it this way once, but I of course missed all the “smart” feedback of using my phone, but it’s good to know this is an option if absolutely necessary.Controller Interface, basics -- Most of the time you’ll want a phone attached to the controller to unlock the advanced features, flight modes, flight metrics, camera controls, etc. I live about 8 miles from a major airport and airplanes frequently fly over our house on landing approach. The DJI Fly app was clearly aware of exactly where I was and I was concerned at first that the app wouldn’t even let me take off, but instead it intelligently notified me that I was in a height limited zone -- 150 meters if I recall correctly -- and that was that. Not soon after taking off on my first flight post-tutorial the app notified me a manned aircraft was coming into the area, vibrated, sounded an alarm, and verbally notified me to be aware. Sure enough, just seconds later I saw an airliner coming into the area so I quickly landed the Mavic 3 and just waited for it to pass before I took off again.Image quality -- With the skies clear I took off again intent to take some initial video and photos to start to put “Imaging Above Everything” to the test. Suffice to say, when I reviewed those photos and videos post-flight, the impressive 4/3 sensor did not disappoint. I’ve attached several sample photos to this review trying to show just how well it captures colors. I wish I had this drone just a couple weeks earlier when the fall trees were more colorful but there were still a few bright red and orange standouts. In the samples I also demo the default zoom levels -- 1x 2x 4x 7x 14x and 28x. It’s important to keep in mind that only 1x and 7x are true optical images. 1x uses the default camera and then uses digital zoom for anything less than 7x. At 7x the camera makes a definite and not-so-subtle shift to the telephoto lens and then continues to digital zoom the telephoto camera up to 28x. For me this just means to keep in mind that any zoom other than 1x and 7x don’t do anything that can’t be done just as well and more flexibly in post-production editing, though doing so via the Mavic 3 may certainly be more convenient at times. Note though that although the default zoom levels are fixed at 1,2,4,7,14, and 28 you can do smooth-ish zooming with fn+gimbal control. Also note that to use zoom at all you have to be in Explore mode, selectable from the on-screen interface. Explore mode also provides access to high-frame-rate/slo-mo modes.With more advanced imaging in mind, the Mavic 3 comes with a removable filter system. By default, right out of the box, the Mavic 3 has a “clear” filter attached. Included in the FlyMore combo is a pack of 4 additional ND filters of various strength to open your photographic options. For example, the default clear filter is great for crisp photos, but sometimes you want to intentionally capture some motion blur in your image by reducing the light intake and leaving the shutter open longer without risk of over-exposure, and for that the FlyMore kit includes 4 additional filters -- ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32 -- each respectively a stronger filter than the other. Note, these aren’t “color” filters, they are light-reducing filters which give you more headroom to capture light streaks, smooth-out the foam of crashing waves, or simply to generally soften images and videos that might otherwise be unnaturally crisp or overexposed in the intended conditions.Modes, modes, and more modes -- Speaking of modes, DJI seems to love separating features by mode, and though on one hand I can kind of understand why they do that it’s also frankly kind of annoying. The 3 basic modes to be aware of, selectable via switch right on the controller, are Cine, Normal, and Sport. Cine mode puts emphasis on smooth movement. Normal mode is -- by design I’m sure -- a solid balance of performance and features and leaves all sensors and functions in service -- obstacle avoidance being a key feature in this mode. Finally, Sport mode disables features like obstacle avoidance and is intended for when you need the drone to get from one place to another as quickly as possible, or for when you want to fly the drone in a space that’s limited or tricky. I’m a fairly conservative pilot, I like to keep all the safety and flight assistance features enabled, but of course I tried the Sport for a bit (in a wide open field) and though I didn’t clock it, the Mavic 3 was impressively fast in Sport mode. Again, just be cautious because in Sport mode you can smack it into an object or a person and do genuinely serious harm to the drone, the object, or the person. In my own experience, while in Sport mode I allowed the Mavic 3 to get too close to a fence which interrupted one of the props, which caused the Mavic 3 to drop about 4 feet to the ground, and I incurred my first scuff. Fortunately in my case nothing was harmed, but the incident was enough for me to experientially appreciate the value of the sensors.Sensors -- That said, the sensors aren’t perfect even when enabled and the documentation warns that some surfaces can’t reliably be sensed -- tree limbs, transparent, highly reflective, smooth water, patterned surfaces (think tile floors), etc. So be careful and mindful that the sensors are there to help you, and they are pretty good at what they do, but they can’t handle all situations so always be aware of your environment. Otherwise, in normal use, the sensors did a great job warning me when I was low to the ground, close to a tree or wall, or when it was nearing a person or other object near its plane of flight.Final thoughts and a unique practical application -- As I’m not Part 107 certified yet, I’m not a producer of content for others, but I do use drones for personal flights and one of the things I look forward to using the Mavic 3 for is for aerial recon of a large family property which has some terrain and areas that are just difficult or even dangerous to reach by foot -- and which is also known for snakes at certain times of the year. To that end, my primary intended application of this Mavic 3 is to use it to aerial recon and inspect our own property -- to check road conditions; spot illegal hunting, dumping, or other unauthorized presence; inspect our gates and fences; and to do visual inspections of our Internet link which, for this property, is an LTE router on a pole secured to a tree. With the 40+ minute standard flight time and optical zoom, I’ve already put the Mavic 3 to some test flights on our property for these tasks and it has exceeded my every expectation.
There are drones, and then there's the DJI Mavic 3. This device doesn't merely fly; it soars beyond expectation, setting a high bar in the realm of aerial photography and videography.One of the first things that struck me about the Mavic 3 was its exceptional flight time. Thanks to an impressive battery life, I found myself able to fly for up to 46 minutes on a single charge. This is a significant leap forward compared to other drones in the market, and it provides ample time for both leisurely exploration and focused filmmaking.Speaking of aesthetics, the Mavic 3 is an exemplar of design elegance. Its sleek, compact build not only looks stunning but also allows for an easy setup and smooth transportation. DJI has clearly put thought into every aspect of the ... MoreThere are drones, and then there's the DJI Mavic 3. This device doesn't merely fly; it soars beyond expectation, setting a high bar in the realm of aerial photography and videography.One of the first things that struck me about the Mavic 3 was its exceptional flight time. Thanks to an impressive battery life, I found myself able to fly for up to 46 minutes on a single charge. This is a significant leap forward compared to other drones in the market, and it provides ample time for both leisurely exploration and focused filmmaking.Speaking of aesthetics, the Mavic 3 is an exemplar of design elegance. Its sleek, compact build not only looks stunning but also allows for an easy setup and smooth transportation. DJI has clearly put thought into every aspect of the Mavic 3's design, and the result is an eye-catching device that blends seamlessly into any environment.The true strength of the Mavic 3, however, lies in its ability to capture breathtaking imagery. Equipped with a dual camera system, including a 20MP Hasselblad for detailed photos and a 12MP wide-angle lens, the Mavic 3 has taken my aerial photography to a new level. The photos are nothing short of spectacular, with vibrant colors and razor-sharp detail that capture every nuance of the landscape below.But it's in the realm of videography where the Mavic 3 truly shines. It boasts 5.1K video recording, delivering stunning footage that's as close to professional-grade as it gets. I've been able to film incredibly detailed and dynamic scenes, capturing every subtle movement with a clarity I haven't seen before in a consumer-grade drone.In terms of reliability, the Mavic 3 is top-notch. Its robust construction and smart flight features, such as Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS 5.0), ensure safe and stable flights. Moreover, its strong signal transmission and interference resistance provide peace of mind even when flying in challenging environments.In conclusion, the DJI Mavic 3 isn't just a drone; it's a testament to the incredible leaps that technology has made. It combines extraordinary flight time, beautiful aesthetics, remarkable image quality, and superb videography into one powerful package. Whether you're a professional videographer or a drone enthusiast, the Mavic 3 is a worthy investment that's sure to elevate your drone experience.
We bought this to cover a live feed for a kayaking competition. We'll continue to use it as part of our fleet for projects that require aerial images and video. Battery life is phenomenal! There was another crew with an Inspire 2 (which we normally would have flown) doing event footage. They went through 3 sets of batteries for every one of ours!Image quality is also excellent. It was so nice being able to hook up a mini HDMI to the controller to get a clean HDMI feed for the broadcast. (Make sure you get a mini HDMI to HDMI adapter!)The APAS system is a little hard to get used to! It really will just fly around stuff on its own which can be unnerving if you've ever crashed another drone. We had one line where we were out of position and a tree was hanging into ... MoreWe bought this to cover a live feed for a kayaking competition. We'll continue to use it as part of our fleet for projects that require aerial images and video. Battery life is phenomenal! There was another crew with an Inspire 2 (which we normally would have flown) doing event footage. They went through 3 sets of batteries for every one of ours!Image quality is also excellent. It was so nice being able to hook up a mini HDMI to the controller to get a clean HDMI feed for the broadcast. (Make sure you get a mini HDMI to HDMI adapter!)The APAS system is a little hard to get used to! It really will just fly around stuff on its own which can be unnerving if you've ever crashed another drone. We had one line where we were out of position and a tree was hanging into the river on the left. The Mavic 3 just went around and we didn't lose our $5000 investment!I wish the focal length was a little closer to 35mm so shots don't look like every other aerial out there. Since the sensor is 5.1K, you can zoom a bit to make up for it and still capture a nice 4K image.If we had another two batteries (five total) and dedicated charger, we could have flown all day with breaks only to swap batteries.
I believe the Mavic 3 marks a new era for prosumer drones as a whole. The larger sensor size really does make a visible difference in the quality of my images and videos, and the tele camera (though not perfect) is a very welcome addition in my opinion.My only issues with this drone so far is not having some features I was used to on my Phantom 4 Pro. Specifically, being able to set my point of interest using the GPS is a feature I miss a lot, and not having true waypoints is a bit of a bummer. I also don't love the fact that I can't automate my flights using a 3rd party app like Drone Deploy.Another small gripe I have with this drone is its responsiveness when it comes to my custom buttons on the controller. My custom buttons seem to lag when pressing them and ... MoreI believe the Mavic 3 marks a new era for prosumer drones as a whole. The larger sensor size really does make a visible difference in the quality of my images and videos, and the tele camera (though not perfect) is a very welcome addition in my opinion.My only issues with this drone so far is not having some features I was used to on my Phantom 4 Pro. Specifically, being able to set my point of interest using the GPS is a feature I miss a lot, and not having true waypoints is a bit of a bummer. I also don't love the fact that I can't automate my flights using a 3rd party app like Drone Deploy.Another small gripe I have with this drone is its responsiveness when it comes to my custom buttons on the controller. My custom buttons seem to lag when pressing them and executing the function. For example, I press the custom function button (which is paired to tilting the gimbal forward or directly downward), and maybe 3 seconds later the gimbal moves forward or downward. Same behavior when I double press the custom button (set to switch between the main camera and tele camera). It takes just a bit too long for my liking.I very much so enjoy the 3 batteries the fly more bundle comes with, as well as the bag it comes with. Everything fits perfectly in it, and there's even a little more room for other things I like to keep with my drone like my part 107 license and SD card caseOverall, great product, and I am very impressed.
I am a Sec 107 certified UAS pilot and replaced my 2 Phantom 4 Pro drones with 2 Mavic 3s. The pluses for the drone are many. The smaller form factor for traveling to jobs, the longer battery life, and the larger sensor (4/3) on the camera have made it a viable upgrade. The intelligent flight modes work well but the can be difficult to adjust sometimes when flying. The Mav 3 is surprisingly stable in the gusty winds and when flying sport mode the props are almost never seen, unlike the Phantoms. The zoom factor using the Hasselblad camera only goes to just below 4x but is usable at that point and below. The secondary camera with a magnification of 28x is kind of a gimic but usable in some situations for effect and certainly to magnify some objects for inspection and ... MoreI am a Sec 107 certified UAS pilot and replaced my 2 Phantom 4 Pro drones with 2 Mavic 3s. The pluses for the drone are many. The smaller form factor for traveling to jobs, the longer battery life, and the larger sensor (4/3) on the camera have made it a viable upgrade. The intelligent flight modes work well but the can be difficult to adjust sometimes when flying. The Mav 3 is surprisingly stable in the gusty winds and when flying sport mode the props are almost never seen, unlike the Phantoms. The zoom factor using the Hasselblad camera only goes to just below 4x but is usable at that point and below. The secondary camera with a magnification of 28x is kind of a gimic but usable in some situations for effect and certainly to magnify some objects for inspection and not a deal braker. The only negatives would be the difficulty in hand catching due to the obstacle avoidance sensors on the bottom and the jerky braking when wanting to slow to a stop when using the right stick to slide rt or left, especially for video.
With a $1000 markup from the Mavic 2 Pro, DJI seems to be pricing this drone as a truly 'Pro' photographic tool. However, after a couple weeks of using it, I can say it's just not there. When compared to the Mavic 2 Pro, it features much better battery life, and a significantly cleaner image in low light, and it's slightly more quiet. But the improvements end there. It's slightly larger, requiring more space in the bag/case. The remote is the same 'toy' remote that ships with the entry level Mavic Mini, and has no information display like the Mavic 2 Pro has. Worse of all, it uses the same slimmed down app that the Mavic Mini uses, DJI 'Fly'. This app is significantly more clean in it's layout but is also much more limited and tedious for changing common settings. ... MoreWith a $1000 markup from the Mavic 2 Pro, DJI seems to be pricing this drone as a truly 'Pro' photographic tool. However, after a couple weeks of using it, I can say it's just not there. When compared to the Mavic 2 Pro, it features much better battery life, and a significantly cleaner image in low light, and it's slightly more quiet. But the improvements end there. It's slightly larger, requiring more space in the bag/case. The remote is the same 'toy' remote that ships with the entry level Mavic Mini, and has no information display like the Mavic 2 Pro has. Worse of all, it uses the same slimmed down app that the Mavic Mini uses, DJI 'Fly'. This app is significantly more clean in it's layout but is also much more limited and tedious for changing common settings. Every change of settings requires several taps. And worst of all, the tools for exposing D-log (the professional video color profile) are all broken. The 'Color Display Assist' grossly underexposes the image; The histogram is affected when using Color Display Assist; and Zebras, used for knowing overexposure, simply don't work in D-Log. This is just an overpriced toy, as shown in how DJI ships it with a cheap remote and an underpowered app.
| Face Detection | No |
| Vision System | Downward, Forward, Backward, Left, Right |
| Panoroma Mode | No |
| Flight Battery | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) |
| Choose Style | Cine Combo |
