DJI Air 3 vs DJI Air 2S: What’s New?

Next-gen creativity is here with the release of the new DJI Air 2S drone, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s DJI Air 2S. Let’s take a look at these two drones side by side to see how they stack up and help you decide whether it's time to upgrade.


DJI Air 3 vs Air 2S: Spec Breakdown

Bit of a tech nerd? We don’t blame you. Check out the table below to dive into the nitty gritty of the spec sheet and see the differences between the Air 3 and Air 2S.



DJI Air 3 DJI Air 2S
Weight 720 g 595 g
Wide Camera 1/1.3” CMOS Hasselblad
24mm eq.
48 MP
1" CMOS
24mm eq.
20 MP
Medium Tele Camera 1/1.3” CMOS
70mm eq.
48 MP

Flight Time 46 minutes
30 minutes
Video Transmission O4
20 km range
O3+
12 km range
Remote Controller Compatibility DJI RC-N2
DJI RC 2
DJI RC-N1
DJI RC
DJI RC Pro


Read More: Introducing DJI Air 3


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DJI Air 3 vs DJI Air 2S: What’s the Difference?

We’ve made it through the spec sheet. Now for the bit that matters; here are the key differences between the original DJI Air 3 and the new DJI Air 2S.

A Second Camera

Wait, what? A second camera? Yep, that's right! The DJI Air 3 brings a second camera to the DJI Air series for the very first time. 

Flight Time

One mega improvement that was made to the DJI Air 3 is flight time. The Air 3 follows in the footsteps of the DJI Mavic 3 and DJI Mini series drones by offering 40+ minute flight time with up to 46 minutes of flight  by far the longest of an Air series drone.


Read More: DJI Flying Tips


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Which Air  Drone is Best for You? 

DJI Air 3: The Cream of the Crop

The new DJI Air 3 is designed to be your go-to drone for years to come. 

DJI Air 2S: A Great Starting Point

Despite being around for two years, the DJI Air 2S is a seriously powerful drone with impressive flight features and even better camera performance. Air 2S's 1" CMOS sensor still delivers incredible imagery that's great for social media and YouTube. 


Read More: How To Capture Awesome Travel Videos With Your Drone


Where to Buy the DJI Air 3 Series in Australia

Ready to start your Mavic journey? Both the Air 3 and Air 2S are available to purchase now in-store and online at D1 Store Australia.

  • DJI Mavic 3 Pro | Best Price Guarantee at D1 Store Australia

DJI Air 3 | From $1699

Say hello to the new king of content creation: DJI Air 3. The latest iteration in the iconic DJI Air series, DJI Air 3 changes the game with an all-new dual camera design, providing pilots with newfound flexibility to fly and create without bounds.

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Shop with Confidence

The new DJI Air 3 is available now in-store and online at D1 Store! Purchase online and receive free shipping in Australia for all orders over $99!

Shop with D1 Store and experience local support, service and the best prices. We've got convenient locations around Australia where you can see and experience the products first hand.

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