Key features of the DJI Air 3 Drone include:
- Medium Tele and Wide-angle Dual Primary Cameras
- Dual-camera 48MP photos
- Dual-camera 4k/60fps HDR videos
- Up to 46 minutes of flight time
- Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- O4 HD video transmission
- New controllers: DJI RC 2 and DJI RC-N2
- Intelligent shooting features, including 2.7K vertical shooting
- First DJI Air drone to have Waypoint functionality
The DJI Air 3 is a compact foldable drone with dual camera system.
Designed for content creation, the Air 3 captures breathtaking details of any scene with dual-camera 48MP photos and 4K HDR video.
A maximum flight time of 46 minutes provides greater endurance to obtain more content in one flight.
Fly safely with omnidirectional obstacle sensing and the next-gen O4 video transmission for enhanced performance.
The RC 2 smart controller with built-in 5.5-inch screen.
Dual Camera System
DJI Air 3 features the first dual-primary camera system of the Air series, embedding a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera in a sleek and compact body.
Focal Lengths: The two cameras have the same sensor size but different focal lengths, delivering consistent image quality and more dynamic imaging possibilities.
Still Imagery: Both cameras deliver 48MP photos filled with true-to-life details.
Video: Both sensors support dual native ISO for direct output of 4K/60fps HDR video without cropping. The sensors have a max video specification of 4K/100fps for slow-motion video.
Colour Modes: Both cameras support 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG colour modes. 10-bit D-Log M retains more highlight and shadow details for increased editing flexibility. 10-bit HLG mode presents higher dynamic range for top imaging results without colour grading.
Wide-Angle Camera
The wide-angle camera has:
- 2.4μm Pixel Size
- 24mm Format Equivalent
- f/1.7 Aperture
Use the expansive FOV of the wide-angle camera to capture more of any landscape.
3x Medium Tele Camera
The medium tele camera has:
- 2.4μm Pixel Size
- 70mm Format Equivalent
- f/2.8 Aperture
The 3x medium tele camera achieves lossless 3x optical zoom for spatial compression that provides a unique perspective and frames any subject as a bold focal point.
Powerful Flight Performance
The DJI Air 3 is packed with features to inspire confidence during flight. These include enhanced flight time, updated safety features, a suite of content creation modes, and upgraded transmission system.
Extended Flight Time
DJI Air 3 offers up to 46 minutes of flight time – an 48% increase compared to the DJI Air 2S.
This provides plenty of time to explore, adjust compositions, and get the shots you want, all during a single flight.
The new battery charging hub supports an innovative power transfer function. Simply press and hold the function button to transfer the remaining power from multiple batteries to the battery with the highest remaining power, giving you a more fully charged battery in situations where charging options are limited.
Safety Features
DJI Air 3 is a safe drone, making it suited to all levels of pilot ability, including beginners.
Omnidirectional Object Sensing: DJI Air 3 detects obstacles in all directions and can use APAS 5.0 to perform smoother avoidance movements for a safer overall flight experience.
The Air 3 has a horizontal omnidirectional vision system; upward vision system; downward vision system; downward ToF sensor.
Advanced RTH: DJI Air 3 can automatically plan an optimised flight route, while maintaining omnidirectional obstacle sensing to return to its home point quickly and safely.
O4 Video Transmission
The next-gen O4 video transmission system empowers DJI Air 3 with dramatically enhanced transmission performance.
It provides a maximum range of 10 km (CE), with increased stability.
Also benefit from a 1080p/60fps maximum-quality live feed to ensure ultra-smooth viewing and operating.
Hyper-advanced Shooting
For the first time, the Waypoint feature is available on the Air series.
Plan flight routes and shooting actions for Air 3 in advance to achieve difficult camera movements and stunning one-takes.
Save flight routes to repeat the same movement with precision at a later time or date, opening the door to long-duration timelapse shots that capture transitions like day to night or season to season.
Intelligent Shooting And Editing Features
The DJI Air 3’s intelligent shooting functions simplify the creation of eye-catching content.
FocusTrack: Keeps you or your subject easily in the centre of the frame. This updated tracking performance combined with omnidirectional obstacle sensing lets you get intelligent, well-planned shots whenever and wherever you need them.
QuickShots: Creative camera movement options like Rocket, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Boomerang, and Asteroid.
2.7K Vertical Shooting: Both cameras support vertical shooting. The 2.7K vertical shot output directly from the 4:3 CMOS delivers clips that are optimised for smartphone viewing and ready to share on social media without any cropping needed in post.
MasterShots: Perform diverse camera movements, shoot multiple clips and edit them with music, cuts, and effects for fast and simplified cinematic footage.
Night Mode: Capture noise-free footage at up to 4K/30fps in low-light environments or at night.
Hyperlapse: Capture timelapse footage at up to 4K horizontally or 2.7K vertically.
Slow Motion: Select 4K/100fps or 1080p/100fps to directly record a 4x slow-motion video.
SmartPhoto 3.0: Automatically selects either HDR, hyperlight, and scene recognition according to the scenario for better imaging results.
QuickTransfer: Quickly download photos and videos from the aircraft to your smartphone through a wireless connection, saving time and effort.
LightCut App: Connect to Air 3 wirelessly via the LightCut app on your smartphone for expanded creative options such as One-Tap Edit.
DJI RC 2
The DJI RC 2 has a built-in 5.5-inch FHD screen and uses a powerful processor along with the new O4 video transmission system for seamless and convenient flight.
Specs
Aircraft
Takeoff Weight: 720 g
Dimensions
Folded (without propellers): 207×100.5×91.1 mm (L×W×H)
Unfolded (without propellers): 258.8×326×105.8 mm (L×W×H)
Max Ascent Speed: 10 m/s
Max Descent Speed: 10 m/s
Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind): 21 m/s
19 m/s in EU regions.
Max Takeoff Altitude: 6000 m
Max Flight Time: 46 minutes
Measured by DJI Air 3 flying at a constant speed of 28.8 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Hovering Time: 42 minutes
Measured by DJI Air 3 hovering in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Flight Distance: 32 km (different for each country)
Max Wind Speed Resistance: 12 m/s
Max Pitch Angle: 35°
Operating Temperature: -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Hovering Accuracy Range
Vertical:
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
Horizontal:
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with high-precision positioning system)
Internal Storage: 8 GB
Camera
Image Sensor
Wide-Angle Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP
Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP
Lens: Wide-Angle Camera
FOV: 82°
Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/1.7
Focus: 1 m to ∞
Medium Tele Camera
FOV: 35°
Format Equivalent: 70 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Focus: 3 m to ∞
ISO Range
Video
Normal and Slow Motion:
100-6400 (Normal)
100-1600 (D-Log M)
100-1600 (HLG)
Night:
100-12800 (Normal)
Photo
100-6400 (12 MP)
100-3200 (48 MP)
Shutter Speed
Wide-Angle Camera
12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure)
48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s
Medium Tele Camera
12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure)
48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s
Max Image Size
Wide-Angle Camera: 8064×6048
Medium Tele Camera: 8064×6048
Still Photography Modes
Wide-Angle Camera
Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP
Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3 frames
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5 frames; 48 MP, 3 frames at 0.7 EV step
Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 48 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Medium Tele Camera
Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP
Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3 frames
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5 frames; 48 MP, 3 frames at 0.7 EV step
Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 48 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Photo Format: JPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video Resolution
Wide-Angle Camera:
H.264/H.265
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
Medium Tele Camera:
H.264/H.265
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
* Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as slow-motion video. 4K/100fps only supports H.265.
Video Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
Max Video Bitrate: H.264/H.265: 150 Mbps
Supported File System: exFAT
Color Mode and Sampling Method
Wide-Angle Camera
Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265)
HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
Medium Tele Camera
Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265)
HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
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°
Pan: -27° to 27°
Controllable Range
Tilt: -90° to 60°
Pan: -5° to 5°
Max Control Speed (tilt): 100°/s
Angular Vibration Range: ±0.0037°
Sensing
Sensing Type
Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
Forward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Detection Range: 0.5-200 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Backward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Lateral
Measurement Range: 0.5-30 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Upward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s
FOV: Front and Back 72°, Left and Right 90°
Downward
Measurement Range: 0.3-14 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s
FOV: Front and Back 106°, Left and Right 90°
Operating Environment
Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward:
Surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux > 15)
Downward:
Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g. walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux > 15)
3D Infrared Sensor
Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m (reflectivity > 10%)
FOV: Front and Back 60°, Left and Right 60°
Video Transmission
Video Transmission System: O4
Live View Quality
Remote Controller: 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Operating Frequency
2.4000-2.4835 GHz
5.170-5.250 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
5.170-5.250 GHz can be used only in countries and regions where permitted by local laws and regulations.
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.1 GHz:
< 23 dBm (CE)
5.8 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 30 dBm (SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
FCC: 20 km
CE: 10 km
SRRC: 10 km
MIC: 10 km
Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. Always pay attention to RTH reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference)
Strong Interference: urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km
Medium Interference: suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km
Low Interference: suburb/seaside, approx. 10-20 km
Data tested under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference)
Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: approx. 0-0.5 km
Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: approx. 0.5-3 km
Data tested under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
Max Download Speed
O4:
10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller)
10 MB/s (with DJI RC 2)
Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s*
* Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
Lowest Latency
Aircraft + Remote Controller: approx. 120 ms
Depending on the actual environment and mobile device.
Antenna
6 antennas, 2T4R
Wi-Fi
Protocol
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz:
< 20 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.8 GHz:
< 20 dBm (FCC/SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
Bluetooth
Protocol
Bluetooth 5.2
Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
< 10 dBm
Battery
Capacity: 4241 mAh
Weight: Approx. 267 g
Nominal Voltage: 14.76 V
Max Charging Voltage: 17 V
Type: Li-ion 4S
Energy: 62.6 Wh
Charging Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Charging Time
Approx. 80 minutes (with DJI 65W Portable Charger)
Approx. 60 minutes (with DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and Battery Charging Hub)
Charger
Input
DJI 65W Portable Charger:
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2 A
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter:
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2.5 A
Output
DJI 65W Portable Charger:
USB-C
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A
USB-A
5 V, 2 A
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter:
Max 100 W (total)
When both ports are used, the max output power of one port is 82 W, and the charger will dynamically allocate the output power of the two ports according to the power load.
Rated Power
DJI 65W Portable Charger: 65 W
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter: 100 W
Battery Charging Hub
Input: USB-C: 5-20 V, max 5 A
Output (power accumulation)
Battery Port: 12-17 V, 3.5 A
Output (charging)
Battery Port: 12-17 V, max 5 A
Output (USB)
USB-C:
5 V, 3 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 5 A
20 V, 4.1 A
Charging Type
Three batteries charged in sequence.
Compatibility: DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery
Car Charger
Input
Car Power Input:
12.7-16 V, 6.5 A, rated voltage 14 V (DC)
Output
USB-C:
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A
USB-A:
5 V, 2 A
Rated Power
65 W
Charging Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage
Recommended microSD Cards
SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB V30 U3 A1 microSDHC
Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 64GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
DJI RC 2
Overview
Powerful Processor
DJI RC 2 is equipped with a powerful processor that features improved CPU and GPU performance. This ensures ultra-smooth app and system operation, delivering a seamless and intuitive control experience with every flight.
Video Transmission System
The next-gen DJI O4 video transmission technology supports 2.4GHz, 5.1GHz, [1] and 5.8GHz frequency bands, providing DJI RC 2 with enhanced anti-interference capabilities. When paired with drones that are compatible with O4, such as DJI Air 3, DJI RC 2 can achieve HD low-latency video transmission within a 20km max range. [2]
2T4R Antennas
DJI RC 2 integrates two built-in and two external antennas, supporting a 2T4R system. This doubles the number of both transmitter and receiver antennas compared to the previous generation DJI RC, enhancing signal strength and further improving transmission performance for smooth control and safer flight.
FHD Screen
DJI RC 2 features a 5.5-inch 1920×1080 built-in FHD screen capable of maintaining 700 nits of high brightness.
Storage Capacity
DJI RC 2 comes with 32 GB of built-in storage, [3] allowing for direct screen recording and caching. It also supports microSD card expansion for an additional storage option.
Light and Compact
Even with improved processing and video transmission performance, added antennas, and an active-cooling design, DJI RC 2 weighs just 420 grams. [4] This ensures a comfortable grip and effortless control, especially during extended use.
Tips
- Available for use only in countries or regions where permitted by local laws and regulations.
- Measured in an outdoor, open environment, without interference, and with FCC compliance. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
- The actual available storage space is approximately 21 GB.
- Weight measured using a production model DJI RC 2 in a controlled test environment and should be used for reference only.
Compatibility: DJI Air 3
UK Age Limit to fly a Drone:
A CAA Operator ID can only be obtained by those aged 18 and over.
However, pilots can be under 18.
The minimum age for a remote pilot to fly unsupervised within the full terms of the Article 16 Authorisation is 10.
There is no minimum age for a remote pilot operating under the direct supervision of another remote pilot (age 14 or over) provided both have the required evidence of competency. In addition, there must be an adult Operator (when an Operator is mandatory).
https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code
