DJI
DJI Air 3S (RC-N3)
The DJI Air 3S (RC-N3) lands as a entry-level consumer drone, built around 45 min.
45/100
45 min1 inch CMOS4Komnidirectional obstacle sensing
£899best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Return to home
- Panorama mode
- Above-average max range
- No sub-250 g (no reg.)
Score profile
Scored against the consumer drones classWhere the DJI Air 3S (RC-N3) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Camera
Sensor size1
Cameras2
Max video4
Max FPS60
Flight
Max flight time45
Max range20
Smart features
Obstacle avoidanceomnidirectional obstacle sensing
Sensing directionsomnidirectional
Return to homeYes
Panorama modeYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDJI Air 3S (RC-N3) vs DJI DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
DJI Air 3S (RC-N3)DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
| DJIDJI Air 3S (RC-N3)This page | DJIDJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100Better | 44 /100 |
| Max flight min | 45Better | 43 |
| Max video resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max range km | 20Better | 15 |
Who it's for
Is the DJI Air 3S (RC-N3) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable consumer drone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need sub-250 g (no reg.), in which case a higher-tier consumer drone is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the DJI Air 3S (RC-N3) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other consumer drones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 50.
What stands out on the DJI Air 3S (RC-N3)?
Its return to home stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the DJI Mini 4 Pro?
The DJI Mini 4 Pro scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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