--- title: The Mavic 3 Classic is Here—Which Drone in the Mavic 3 Series is Right for You? description: DJI has dropped an addition to its Mavic 3 series drones, the Mavic 3 Classic, expanding its lineup of consumer drones. Find the one that is right for you. image: https://blog.dronenerds.com/hubfs/Mavic3%20%26%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://blog.dronenerds.com/the-mavic-3-classic-is-here-which-drone-in-the-mavic-3-series-is-right-for-you#top) [Skip to Content](https://blog.dronenerds.com/the-mavic-3-classic-is-here-which-drone-in-the-mavic-3-series-is-right-for-you#body) [![Drone Nerds](https://blog.dronenerds.com/hubfs/DN-Logo-Enterprise-Black.svg "Drone Nerds")](https://blog.dronenerds.com/) [Shop Now](https://www.dronenerds.com/) # The Mavic 3 Classic is Here—Which Drone in the Mavic 3 Series is Right for You? ![](https://blog.dronenerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mavic3%20%26%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg?%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg&width=1000&name=Mavic3%20%26%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg?%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg) [mailto:?subject=The%20Mavic%203%20Classic%20is%20Here%E2%80%94Which%20Drone%20in%20the%20Mavic%203%20Series%20is%20Right%20for%20You%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.dronenerds.com%2Fthe-mavic-3-classic-is-here-which-drone-in-the-mavic-3-series-is-right-for-you](mailto:?subject=The%20Mavic%203%20Classic%20is%20Here%E2%80%94Which%20Drone%20in%20the%20Mavic%203%20Series%20is%20Right%20for%20You%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.dronenerds.com%2Fthe-mavic-3-classic-is-here-which-drone-in-the-mavic-3-series-is-right-for-you) DJI has dropped an addition to its Mavic 3 series drones, the[Mavic 3 Classic](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series/dji-mavic-3-classic.html), expanding its lineup of consumer drones. The launch of the Mavic 3 Classic came shortly after DJI added the Mavic 3 Enterprise as an entry-level, transitional drone for commercial application. [![Mavic3 & Mavic3 Classic](https://blog.dronenerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mavic3%20%26%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg?width=10273&height=7202&name=Mavic3%20%26%20Mavic3%20Classic.jpg)](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series.html) With all the new models in the [Mavic 3 series](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series.html), many audiences are wondering, “Well, what’s the difference?” Since DJI kept most of the hero features similar across the board, like the Mavic’s 46-minute flight time, 30-km flight distance, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and Hasselblad camera with a 4/3 CMOS sensor, the simple answer is price.  However, the devil is in the details, so it depends on each user's intended application. Let’s take a closer look at the breakdown of each drone in the Mavic 3 series. Similarities between the [Mavic 3](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series/dji-mavic-3-standard.html), [Mavic 3 Cine](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series/dji-mavic-3-cine-premium-combo.html), and [Mavic 3 Classic](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series/dji-mavic-3-classic/dji-mavic-3-classic-with-standard-remote.html): - Hasselblad Native Colour Selection (HNCS) technology for vivid natural colors - Night Mode, which helps user capture clean shots in low-light conditions.  - Autofocus and 10-bit D-log for easier post-production editing and color correction  - 12.8 stops of native dynamic range, f/2.8-f/11 adjustable aperture, and 24mm equivalent focal length - HLG, which makes videos look great on regular SDR monitors and higher-end HDR monitors [![Email-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Benefits](https://blog.dronenerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Benefits.jpg?width=1200&height=700&name=Email-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Benefits.jpg)](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series.html) Compared to the previous versions of the Mavic 3, the M3 Classic does not have a tele-camera, which is why it offers a lower price point. The tele-camera on both the standard Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine is designed to offer superior zoom capabilities without losing high-quality detail. The tele-camera makes the cine and standard Mavic 3 ideal for prosumers, who use their drone for inspections, photography, commercials, and other types of professional content creation. In essence, the [Mavic 3 Classic](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series/dji-mavic-3-classic.html) is for everyday users who are ready to transition from a Mavic Air2S drone but aren’t ready to invest in a standard Mavic —it’s a great entry drone that offers the best features of the series at a lower price, and still offers 3x zoom despite not having a tele-camera. If you’re still wondering what the main difference is between the Mavic 3 and the Mavic 3 Cine, it’s simple—the Mavic 3 cine offers Apple ProRes compression and an internal 1 TB SSD, high-speed storage. This is ideal for professional cinematographers or videographers that need to capture a lot of content and transfer it quickly and efficiently. ![E-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Enterprise-3](https://blog.dronenerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/E-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Enterprise-3.jpg?width=1200&height=600&name=E-Banner-DJI-Mavic-3-Enterprise-3.jpg) Curious about the Mavic 3 Enterprise? It offers the same flagship features of the Mavic 3, along with a 56x hybrid zoom camera, an integrated thermal (on the M3T version), multiple wide-angle vision sensors, and RTK capabilities, along with integration with DJI’s commercial software, like DJI Terra, Pilot 2 RC app, FlightHub 2, and the Thermal Analysis Tool 3.0. For more information on the Mavic 3 Enterprise, check out our [blog on our enterprise site](https://enterprise.dronenerds.com/drone-knowledge/the-ultimate-combination-of-high-efficiency-and-top-quality-the-mavic-3-enterprise/). Check out the [Mavic 3 series here](https://www.dronenerds.com/products/drones/consumer-drones/dji-mavic-3-series.html); if you still have questions and need guidance on selecting the right drone for your needs, [connect with our team here](https://www.dronenerds.com/contact/).  ## Drone Nerds ## Ready to Transform your Business with Little Effort Using Brightlane? 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