DJI has announced the release of the DJI Air 3, a powerful new addition to the Air Series. The DJI Air 3 features dual primary cameras, a wide-angle and a 3x medium telephoto, for compressed shots and medium focal length aerial photography.
The DJI Air 3 features a compact design with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch CMOS 3x medium tele camera, providing consistent image quality and diverse camera options.
The wide-angle camera has a pixel size of 2.4μm, a 24mm format equivalent, and an aperture of F1.7. On the other hand, the 3x Medium Tele Camera has a pixel size of 2.4μm, a 70mm format equivalent, and an aperture of F2.8 with 3x optical zoom.
Equipped with dual 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensors supporting dual native ISO, the DJI Air 3 can shoot 4K/60fps HDR video and 4K/100fps max. video without FOV cropping. With 48% more max flight time of up to 46 minutes and a new battery charging hub for power accumulation, pilots can enjoy extended flight sessions and greater flexibility, even in remote areas.
The DJI Air 3 introduces omnidirectional obstacle sensing with fisheye lenses in the front and back, and binocular lenses at the bottom, utilizing APAS 5.0 for obstacle avoidance during shooting. The O4 video transmission system allows up to 20 km transmission distance and supports 1080p/60fps live feeds for a smoother viewing experience.
Intelligent features like FocusTrack, QuickShots, 2.7K vertical shooting, MasterShots, Night Mode, Hyperlapse, and Slow Motion offer limitless creative possibilities. SmartPhoto 3.0 automatically selects optimal imaging settings, while QuickTransfer enables wireless download of media to a smartphone.
The LightCut app facilitates intelligent highlight recognition and one-tap editing. Tilt-Shift Effects add a unique miniature look to shots taken with the 3x medium tele camera.
Waypoint Flight, a new Air Series feature, allows for pre-planned flight routes and shooting actions, ideal for complex camera movements and timelapse videos. It also supports additional accessories such as DJI Air 3 ND Filters Set, DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter, and DJI 65W Car Charger.
Quick specifications: DJI Air 3
Aircraft
- Takeoff Weight: 720 g
- Max Ascent/Descent Speed: 10 m/s
- GPS: GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
- Max Takeoff Altitude: 6000 m
- Max Flight Time: 46 minutes
- Internal Storage: 8 GB
Camera
- Wide-Angle Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, f/1.7, Effective Pixels: 48 MP
- Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, f/2.8, Effective Pixels: 48 MP
- Max Image Size: Both the Cameras – 8064×6048
- Photography Modes: Single Shot – 12 MP and 48 MP
- Photo Format: JPEG/DNG (RAW)
- Video Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
- Video Resolution: 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/100 fps
FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100 /200 fps
2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
FHD Vertical Shooting: 1080×1920@24/25/30/48/50/60fps - Digital Zoom: Wide-Angle Camera: 1-3x; Medium Tele Camera: 3-9x
Gimbal
- Stabilization: 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan)
- Mechanical Range: Tilt: -135° to 70°; Roll: -50° to 50° and Pan: -27° to 27°
Sensing
- Sensing Type: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
Video Transmission
- Video Transmission System: O4
- Live View Quality: Remote Controller – 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
- Lowest Latency: Aircraft + Remote Controller: approx. 120ms
Antenna: 6 antennas, 2T4R
Connectivity
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.2
Battery
- Capacity: 4241mAh
- Power: 62.6 Wh; USB-C
- Charging Time: Approx. 80 minutes (with DJI 65W Portable Charger)
- Approx. 60 minutes (with DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and Battery Charging Hub)
DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller
- Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours
- When charging a mobile device: 3.5 hours
- DJI Fly: The DJI Fly app for Android and iOS
Pricing and availability
The DJI Air 3 is now available for purchase via store.dji.com, authorized retail partners, and e-commerce stores.
- DJI Air 3 (DJI RC-N2): priced at USD 1099 (Rs. 90,105 approx.).
- DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo with DJI RC-N2: priced at USD 1349 (Rs. 1,10,602 approx.).
- DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2: priced at USD 1549 (Rs. 1,27,000 approx.).
Commenting on the launch, Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI, said:
Experience the DJI Air 3, the first of our Air Series to combine professional features such as dual primary cameras and omnidirectional obstacle sensing with a lightweight design at just 720g. This versatile drone is ideal for outdoor adventures and offers a diverse camera language for greater freedom and flexibility.