![]() ![]() What's more, by sticking with similar image sensors, the video doesn't seem to have consistency issues when switching cameras. DJI now seems to be saying that the Air 3 will have the flexibility most serious users demand, while reserving the largest sensors and pixel counts for the Mavic 3 series. For me, and I'm sure most potential customers, the dual lens arrangement is a huge benefit – far more so than slightly higher definition video at 30fps. ![]() The Air 3 is another noticeable shift for the least consistent of DJI's sub-brands (seriously, check out the original DJI Air) but this version makes much more sense as a product than its predecessor. ![]() ![]() It isn't quite as steady off its feet as the Mavic 3, but that is to be expected. Still, though, flying the drone didn't feel difficult – it certainly has the power to cut through the wind, and more so than the Mini 3 series. It was very breezy, and a storm was rolling in, as the Hyperlapse in our sample video rather gives away. Our test images and video don't come from the best of days and, to be honest it shows. The same resolution makes things easier to work with, and means choosing your framing is an artistic choice, not something you feel pushed into by the tech. The 3 Pro is a lot better than the launch version when it comes to color balance between processors, but it's still "The Hasselblad camera and some others." Here both seem to be created equally and that's great. I might even have the Mavic 3 Pro's beaten in one way – by being very well-balanced. That these aren't available from the standard frame rates menu is DJI's way of telling you that a degree of compromise might be happening here honestly I'd prefer it to all be in the same menu, but that's me.Īt times the Waypoint window seems to want more screen real estate than it gets, but it's good to finally have waypoints again on DJI drones. Video shooting appears to max out at 60fps, but the video mode has a sub-menu which reveals night mode, which caps out at 30fps, and slow motion, which manages 100fps at 4K or up to 200fps at 1080P. On the plus side, it remains easy to invoke the subject tracking, and the drone can follow a moving person or vehicle from multiple angles while avoiding collision, or perform preset shots like an orbit. Waypoints have arrived, though to be honest the interface definitely needs some work. Not Skydio well, but you can be reasonably confident, even near obvious obstacles (subtle ones are more of a risk!) (Image credit: Future) SoftwareĭJI's software hasn't seen a lot of change in recent versions, and there isn't much to report here. Each top corner of the frame has a fish-eye camera for the collision-sensing vision system.ĪctiveTrack follows a moving subject using AI, and does so well. The battery contains the power button and familiar 4-step LED charge meter, the drone has a USB-C charging socket next to the MicroUSB socket and, of course, from the front the camera housing has two lenses. There are no real surprises to the design. It is noticeably heavier than the Air 2S at 720g over 595g, though once you're past 250g that matters relatively little, and portability is still excellent. On the underside is a similar metallic base, almost like a heatsink, with cut-outs for a downward-facing LED lamp, as well as vision and distance sensors and a striking sticker, proudly proclaiming a noise level of 81 dB and an EU C1 class marker. On opening it, I found a drone built to very much the same standard as the Mavic 3 Pro, but noticeably lighter in the hand. (Image credit: Future) Build and handlingĭJI was kind enough to lend me an Air 3 Fly More kit with the new DJI RC 2 controller, so the first thing I had to do was open the elegant shoulder bag into which every component is neatly arranged. ![]()
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