Drone Compare DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Mavic 3 Classic vs DJI Mavic 3 Thermal
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$2,199 vs $1,399 vs $6,700
- Weight958 g vs 895 g vs 920 g
- Max Flight Time43 min vs 46 min vs 45 min
- Max Flight Distance15 km vs 15 km vs 32 km
- Megapixels (Hasselblad Wide)20 MP vs 20 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele 3x)48 MP vs N/A vs 12 MP
- Megapixels (Tele 7x)12 MP vs N/A vs N/A
- Sensor Size (Hasselblad Wide)Micro 4/3 vs Micro 4/3 vs 1/2"
- Sensor Size (Medium Tele 3x)1/1.3" vs N/A vs 1/2"
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| Specification | DJI Mavic 3 Classic | DJI Mavic 3 Pro | DJI Mavic 3 Thermal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | |||
| Manufacturer | DJI | DJI | DJI |
| Rating | — | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — | — |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2022 | May 5, 2023 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C1, C5 | C2, C5 | C2, C5 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | |||
| Price (EU) | €1,484 | €2,169 | €5,684 |
| Price (US) | $1,399 | $2,199 | $6,700 |
| Links | |||
| Product Page | https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-classic | https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-pro | https://enterprise.dji.com/mavic-3-enterprise |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mavic-3-classic | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mavic-3-pro | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mavic-3t |
| Physical | |||
| Weight | 895 g | 958 g | 920 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 895 g | 958 g | 1,050 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm |
| IP Rating | None | None | None |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C |
| Flight | |||
| Max Flight Time | 46 min | 43 min | 45 min |
| Max Speed | 21 m/s | 21 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | 19 m/s | 19 m/s | 19 m/s |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 8 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | 6 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 15 km | 15 km | 32 km |
| Max Altitude | 6,000 m | 6,000 m | 6,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | |||
| Camera | |||
| Camera 1 | Hasselblad | Hasselblad Wide | Wide |
| Sensor Size | Micro 4/3 | Micro 4/3 | 1/2" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 20 MP | 48 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 24mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/11 | f/2.8-f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Zoom | 3x Digital | 3x Digital | 4x Digital |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | 100-6400 | 100-25600 |
| Shutter Speed | 8-1/8000 | 8-1/8000 | 8-1/8000s |
| Stabilization Type | — | — | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | 5280x3956 | 5280x3956 | 8000×6000 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG |
| AEB | 3 Frames, 5 Frames | 3 Frames, 5 Frames | — |
| AEB EV Bias | 0.7 EV | 0.7 EV | — |
| Panorama Modes | Sphere, 180°, Wide Angle, Vertical | Sphere, 180°, Wide Angle, Vertical | — |
| Panorama Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | — |
| Video Resolutions | 5.1K/50fps | 5.1K/50fps | 4K/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4, MOV | MP4, MOV | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal, D-Log, D-Log M, HLG | Normal, D-Log, D-Log M, HLG | Normal |
| Camera 2 | — | Medium Tele 3x | Tele 7x |
| Camera 3 | — | Tele 7x | Thermal |
| Gimbal | |||
| Gimbal | |||
| Gimbal 1 | Camera Gimbal | Camera Gimbal | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 35° | -90° to 35° | -90° to 35° |
| Pan Range | -5° to 5° | -5° to 5° | — |
| Roll Range | -45° to 45° | -45° to 45° | — |
| Navigation | |||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±1.5m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±1.5m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK) |
| RTK | No | No | Add-on |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 3+ | OcuSync 3+ | OcuSync 3E |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 8 km | 8 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 15 km | 15 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps | 1080p/60fps | 1080p/60fps |
| Cellular | — | — | — |
| App | |||
| Flight App | DJI Fly | DJI Fly | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint | Waypoint | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear |
| Features | |||
| Internal Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| Max MicroSD | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Hyperlapse | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Expansion Port | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | |||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Cargo | |||
| Delivery Mode | — | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — | — |
| Accessories | |||
| Battery | |||
| Propeller | |||
| Remote Controller | |||
| Charger | |||