DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

A entry-level consumer drone for photographers and content creators, leading with 43 min.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
43 minCMOS sensor4KOmnidirectional Obstacle Sensingf/2.8DJI O3+
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Why we rate it

  • Log / D-Log recording
  • 10-bit colour
  • RAW photo
  • No sub-250 g (no reg.)
  • Below-average photo resolution
Score profile

Where the DJI Mavic 3 Pro wins and loses

Scored against the consumer drones class
CameraFlightDesignController73411777
Camera
73
Flight
41
Design
17
Controller
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Camera

Sensor sizeCMOS sensor
Cameras3
Photo resolution48 MP
Max video4
Log / D-Log recordingYes
10-bit colourYes
RAW photoYes
Variable apertureYes
Max aperturef/2.8
Telephoto cameraYes
Optical zoom28 x

Flight

Max flight time43
Max range15
Transmission techDJI O3+

Design

Gimbal axis3

Smart features

Obstacle avoidanceOmnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
Sensing directionsEight directions

Controller

Controller typeDJI RC
Controller with built-in screenYes
FPV goggles compatibleYes

Watch it in action

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Head to head

DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine

Highlighted cell = better in that row
CameraFlightDesignController
DJI Mavic 3 ProDJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
 DJIDJI Mavic 3 ProThis pageDJIDJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
Overall score42 /10044 /100Better
Max flight min4343
Max video resolution44
Max range km1515
Who it's for

Is the DJI Mavic 3 Pro 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the DJI Mavic 3 Pro worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other consumer drones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 50.

What stands out on the DJI Mavic 3 Pro?

Its log / d-log recording stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine?

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine scores 44/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.