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Aerial Systems· Head to head

DJI Air 3S vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro

A side-by-side look at how these two aerial systems stack up on specs, owner ratings and estimated price — plus our verdict on which to buy.

DJI DJI Air 3S

DJI

DJI Air 3S

4.8

Dual-camera all-rounder

$1,099est.

Our pick
DJI DJI Mavic 4 Pro

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

4.9

Flagship Hasselblad triple-camera drone

$2,699est.

Our verdict

On balance the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the stronger pick, edging out the DJI Air 3S on owner rating. That said, the DJI Air 3S can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.

Specs side by side

MetricDJI Air 3SDJI Mavic 4 Pro
Owner rating4.8 / 54.9 / 5
Estimated price$1,099$2,699
Payload
Reach
Repeatability±20 mm±20 mm
Power draw
AvailabilityIn stockIn stock

Highlighted cells indicate the stronger figure on each metric. Prices are estimates and may differ from the retailer's live price.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Mavic 4 Pro?

On balance the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the stronger pick, edging out the DJI Air 3S on owner rating. That said, the DJI Air 3S can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.

Which costs less, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Mavic 4 Pro?

Based on our current estimated pricing, the DJI Air 3S carries the lower price at $1,099. Prices are estimates and change often — tap through to the retailer for the live price before deciding.

What type of robots are the DJI Air 3S and DJI Mavic 4 Pro?

Both are in our Aerial Systems category. The DJI Air 3S is dual-camera all-rounder, while the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is flagship Hasselblad triple-camera drone.

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