DJI Takes the Mavic Series to New Heights with the DJI Mavic 3

A few years have passed since DJI first introduced the Mavic Series drones. In record time, Mavic Series drones have evolved into a well-established name in the drone industry. Yet, a new era of consumer and prosumer drones is finally here with the arrival of the DJI Mavic 3 & Mavic 3 Cine. As you probably know, a lot has been said about the Mavic 3 by drone enthusiasts around the globe. Making the Mavic 3 one of the most anticipated drones of the year. With that in mind, here are all the “ins and outs” of the new DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drones.    

When it comes to “what’s in the box” of the Mavic 3, the first thing we’d like you to know is that the drone comes in three different presentations. Therefore, its contents will vary depending on the version of the Mavic 3 you purchase.

DJI Mavic 3 Standalone:

The Mavic 3 standalone presentation will cost $2,199 and you'll find the following items inside the box:

• Mavic 3 aircraft.
• DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller.
• (2) DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller Control Sticks.
• DJI RC-N1 RC Cables (Type-C, Lightning, Standard Micro-USB connectors).
• (3) Low-noise Propellers.
• (1) Intelligent Flight Battery.
• DJI 65W Portable Charger.
• DJI Mavic 3 Storage Cover.
• Type-C Cable.

DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo:

The DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo will have a cost of $2,999 and you'll find all the items above, plus these extra items in the box:

• (3) Intelligent Flight Batteries.
• (6) Low-Noise Propellers.
• Battery Charging Hub.
• DJI Mavic 3 ND Filter Set (ND4/8/16/32).
• DJI Convertible Carrying Bag.

DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo:

The Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo has a price of $4,999 and it will include all the items above, and a few extra goodies that neither the Mavic 3 nor the Mavic 3 Fly More Combo have:

• DJI Mavic 3 Cine aircraft*.
• DJI RC Pro Remote Controller.
• DJI RC Pro Control Sticks.
• DJI Mavic 3 ND Filter Set (ND64/128/256/512).
• DJI 10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable.

*Please note, other Mavic 3 presentations come with the standard DJI Mavic 3 aircraft.

What are the Major Mavic 3 Upgrades?

The DJI Mavic 3 is DJI’s latest flagship consumer drone. In comparison with the DJI Mavic 2, the Mavic 3 comes filled with major upgrades! Here are some of the most important:

DJI Mavic 3 Dual-Camera System:

For starters, the Mavic 3 has a substantially upgraded camera performance with its dual camera. The dual-camera system is integrated by a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera and a lightweight 24mm equivalent tele camera. This allows the Mavic 3 to capture footage at resolutions of up to 5.1K at 50fps and 4K at 120fps. While the Mavic 3 Cine supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding, offering higher image quality and greater flexibility during post-processing.

Improved Flight Experience:

The DJI Mavic 3 gives users a notorious upgraded flight experience. This is thanks to the improved flight time of 46 minutes, and the new O3+ that extends video transmission to a maximum distance of 15 km (about 9 miles). Plus, its obstacle sensing feature has been developed into a truly omnidirectional system. This provides a more powerful APAS 5.0 and Advanced RTH (return to home), which yields greater peace of mind during the flight for the users.

Mavic 3 Gimbal Upgrade:

The Mavic 3’s gimbal has a built-in gimbal lock which keeps its 3-axis mechanical gimbal and camera from shaking and moving around. This gimbal lock adds an extra layer of safety when you transport and store the Mavic 3.

New Propeller Design:

The edges of the Mavic 3 propellers are made of a softer material. This is beneficial to Mavic 3 users because:

1. it reduces the propeller noise during the flight, and
2. they cause fewer damages to people or objects in the event of an accident.

DJI Mavic 3 Omnidirectional Sensing System:

The DJI Mavic 3 can detect obstacles in all directions with great precision. It has multiple sensing cameras with a wider range of detection. This helps the Mavic 3 respond to obstacles earlier. In a well-lit environment, the Mavic 3 can avoid obstacles quicker and smoother, capturing stable footage safely even when flying laterally or backward.

Mavic 3’s New and Improved ActiveTrack 5.0:

Regardless of the aircraft’s movement, ActiveTrack 5.0 will follow a subject precisely thanks to its embedded subject recognition technology. This is done thanks to the simultaneous usage of multiple vision sensors to recognize a subject, differentiate it from other surrounding objects, and lock the specific subject in the frame. The Mavic 3 can track in all directions and adjusts tracking angles smoothly for more natural results.

Advanced Return-to-Home (RTH) Operation:

The Mavic 3 now has a maximum sensing distance of 200 meters during RTH operations. Unlike the Mavic 2 which had 20 meters. During the flight, the Mavic 3 will create a 3D map of the surrounding environment in real-time. The drone uses this map to determine the safest, most energy-efficient flight path to return to its home point.

Transfer Data Faster with the Mavic 3 QuickTransfer Feature:

The DJI Mavic 3 has a new Wi-Fi 6 protocol. This enables faster data transmission than ever before, with download speeds reaching up to 80MB/s. In addition, the Mavic 3 automatically selects the fastest transmission mode based on the wireless environment without switching to Wi-Fi mode manually, making it easier to use.

DJI Mavic 3 Specs

Aircraft:

• Takeoff weight: 900 grams.
• Dimensions:
• Folded: 221x96.3x90.3 mm.
• Unfolded: 347.5x283x107.7 mm.
  *Please note the above dimensions are without propellers.

• Max ascent and descent speeds:

• • 1 m/s in C mode.
  • 6 m/s in N mode.
  • 8 m/s in S mode.
    
    
• Max flight speed (at sea level without wind):

• • 5 m/s in C mode.
  • 16 m/s in N mode.
  • 21 m/s in S mode.

• Max service ceiling above sea level: 6000 m.
• Max flight time: 46 minutes.
• Max hovering time: 40 minutes.
  *Please note, the above flight and hovering times are without wind.

• Max flight distance: 30 km.
• Max wind speed resistance: 12 m/s.
• Operating temperature: -10° - 40° C (14° - 104°F).
• Internal storage:
• Mavic 3: 8 GB (available space approx. 7.2 GB).
• Mavic 3 Cine: 1 TB (available space approx. 934.8 GB).

Hasselblad Camera:

• Sensor: 4/3 CMOS.
• 20MP Photos.
  • Lens:
    • FOV: 48°.
    • Format equivalent: 24 mm.
    • Aperture: f/2.8 to f/11.
    • Focus: 1 m to ∞ (with Autofocus).

• • Iso range: 100 - 6400 (video & photos).
  • Shutter speed: Electronic shutter 8-1/8000 s.
  • Max. image size: 5280x3956.
  • Still photography modes:
    • Single shot, Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB), and Timed.
    • Photo formats: JPEG/DNG (RAW).
• Video Resolution:
  • Apple ProRes 422 HQ:
    • 5.1K (5120x2700) at 24/25/30/48/50fps.
    • DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps.
    • 4K (3840x2160) at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps.
  • H.264/H.265:
    • 5K (5120x700) at 24/25/30/48/50fps.
    • DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps.
    • 1080p (1920x1080) at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120/200fps.
  • Max. video bitrate:
    • H.264: 200Mbps.
    • H.265: 140Mbps.
  • Video formats:
    • Mavic 3: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4, AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265).
    • Mavic 3 Cine: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4, AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265), and MOV (Apple ProRes 422HQ).

Telephoto Camera: 

• Sensor: ½” CMOS.
• 12 MP Photos.
  • Lens:
    • FOV: 15°.
    • Format equivalent: 162 mm.
    • Aperture: f/4.4.
    • Focus: 3 meters to ∞.
  • SO range: 100 - 6400 (video & photos).
  • Shutter speed: Electronic shutter 2-1/8000 s.
  • Max. image size: 4000x3000.
  • Still photography modes: Single shot.
  • Photo formats: JPEG.
• Video resolution:
  • 4K (3840x2160) at 30fps.
  • 1080p (1920x1080) at 30fps.
  • Video formats: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265).
  • Digital Zoom: 4 times.

Gimbal:

• Stabilization: 3-axis mechanical (tilt, roll, pan).
  • Tilt: -135° to 100°.
  • Roll: -45° to 45°.
  • Pan: -27° to 27°.
  • Tilt: -90° to 35°.
  • Pan: -5° to 5°.
• Mechanical range: 
• Controllable range: 

Sensing: 

• Sensing system: Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft.

Video Transmission:

• Remote controller: 1080p at 30/60fps.
• Max. transmission distance:
• FCC: 15 km. 
• CE: 8 km.
• SRRC: 8 km.
• MIC: 8 km.
  *Please note, the above values are unobstructed, free of interference, and aligned with the controller.

• Max. download bitrate: 
• SDR: 5.5MB/s (with RC-N1 remote controller), and 15MB/s (with DJI RC Pro remote controller).
• Wi-fi 6: 80MB/s.

Battery:

• Charging temperature: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F).
• Battery charger: 65W.
• Charging hub: USB-C Input, charging 3 batteries in sequence.
• DJI RC-N1 remote controller: 6 hours without charging any mobile device, and 4 hours when charging any mobile device.