Dimensions (unfolded, without propellers) (L x W x H)<\/td> 258.8 x 326 x 105.8 mm<\/td> 171 x 245 x 62 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first feature that differentiates the DJI Air 3 from the DJI Mini 3 Pro is obvious just by looking at them: their size. While both drones adopt the foldable design faithful to DJI’s consumer drones, the Air 3 is clearly larger<\/strong>, with dimensions of 145 x 90 x 62 mm when folded and 258.8 x 326 x 105.8 mm when unfolded, compared with 145 x 90 x 62 mm and 171 x 245 x 62 mm respectively for the Mini 3 Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s also much heavier<\/strong>: 720 grams versus “less than 249”, as the manufacturer officially writes, a difference of 471 grams between the two models. In other words, the Mini 3 Pro weighs just over a third as much as its counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is a big advantage for people who want to travel light<\/strong>: it will be much easier to make room for the Mini 3 Pro in a piece of luggage, or to slip it into a backpack without it taking up too much space among your other belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udd47 Advantage DJI Mini 3 Pro hands down for ease of transport thanks to its mini size and ultra-light weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udea8 Note on regulations<\/strong> (in Europe)DJI Air 3<\/strong> is classified C1: you’ll need to register online and pass a short MCQ before flying. You’ll be able to fly over residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas, but you won’t be allowed to fly over people.DJI Mini 3<\/strong> Pro is not CE-classified, but with its weight of less than 250g it will be subject to the same regulations as C0-class drones. You’ll need to register online, but there’s no exam to take, and you’ll not only be able to fly over residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas, but also single people (note: not groups of people). <\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>DJI Air 3 vs Mini 3 Pro: radio controls and transmission<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/td> DJI Air 3<\/strong><\/td>DJI Mini 3 Pro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Compatible radio controls<\/td> DJI RC-N2 DJI RC-N1 Video transmission system<\/td> O4<\/td> O3<\/td><\/tr> Operating frequencies<\/td> 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Max. transmission distance<\/td> FCC: 20 km FCC: 12 km The Air 3 and Mini 3 Pro each have their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their video transmission characteristics and the radio controls with which they are compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DJI Air 3 uses the fourth and latest generation of the company’s OcuSync transmission protocol, DJI O4<\/strong>. The new system offers even more reliable transmission than before, with higher quality (1080p at 60 fps vs. 30 fps) and longer transmission distances: 20km FCC and 10km CE. It also adds an operating frequency in Europe, 5.1 GHz, in addition to the usual 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe DJI Mini 3 Pro uses the third generation of the same transmission protocol, DJI O3<\/strong>. This operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies, giving the Mini 3 Pro a range of 12km FCC and 8km CE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udd47 Advantage DJI Air 3 for its compatibility with O4, offering more reliable transmission and better range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the fact that the DJI Air 3 works with DJI O4 has its downside: it is only compatible with the manufacturer’s latest radio controls<\/strong>, i.e. those that also use this protocol:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nthe DJI RC-N2<\/strong>: O4 version update of the DJI RC-N1, the manufacturer’s standard remote control. <\/li>\n\n\n\nthe DJI RC 2<\/strong>: the new O4 version of the DJI RC remote control with display, which also evolves slightly physically with the addition of two folding antennas for more reliable transmission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThis is where the DJI Mini 3 Pro comes into its own: it is compatible with a larger number <\/strong>of remote controls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nthe DJI RC-N1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nthe DJI RC<\/strong>, a superb remote control with screen released at the same time as the Mini 3 Pro itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\nthe DJI RC Pro<\/strong>, also with display, DJI’s top-of-the-range consumer radio control, released with the Mavic 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAnd to top it all off, the Mini 3 Pro is now also compatible with the DJI RC Motion 2 joystick-type remote control. Coupled with DJI Goggles 2 or Goggles Integra, you can fly it like a real FPV drone<\/strong>! Something the DJI Air 3 can’t do, at least not yet. Only time will tell whether DJI will do the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udd47 Advantage DJI Mini 3 for its long list of compatible radio controls and its ability to be flown in FPV mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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