# DJI Air 3: specs and price

**Price (US):** $999 at dji.com (US launch MSRP for DJI Air 3 with RC-N2 controller), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 camera drones we track it is #11 cheapest of 18; category median $759.
**Brand:** DJI
**Released:** 2023-07
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 41/100, #11 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $999 |
| Brand | DJI |
| Released | 2023-07 |
| Weight (g) | 720 |
| Camera (MP) | 48 |
| Max video | 4K@60fps |
| Flight min | 46 |
| Range km | 20 |
| Obstacle sensing | 6-dir |
| Sub250g | No |

## Where it stands

At $999, the DJI Air 3 is #12 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719. On the spec sheet, its obstacle sensing of 6-dir is the highest of the 13, its weight of 720 g is above the median of the 17, and its flight min of 46 is above the median of the 19.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, DC Rainmaker, Engadget) of the 2023 DJI Air 3 survived verification. Every quote and measured value in the draft was confirmed as a literal match to the fetched source text, so no source was dropped. All three praise the dual 24mm/70mm matched-spec cameras, excellent image quality, the first-in-Air-series omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (APAS 5.0), and the O4 transmission's improved range. Recurring gripes are the fixed aperture forcing ND-filter swaps for video and cautious/hesitant tracking in dense trees. Real-world flight time of roughly 30-35 minutes (DC Rainmaker and Engadget) fell short of DJI's 46-minute claim, though TechRadar found that figure roughly accurate in calm conditions. (Based on 3 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2023-07-25–2023-07-26.)

Praised: Dual primary cameras (24mm wide + 70mm 3x tele) with matched specs open new creative and framing options; Image quality is excellent for its class; DC Rainmaker rates it on par with the pricier Mavic 3 Pro (Engadget caveats it can trail the Mavic 3 Pro for pros); First-in-Air-series omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (APAS 5.0) is a headline safety upgrade; O4 transmission greatly improves range and signal reliability, aided by the RC 2's external antennas; Improved battery life and wind resistance over the Air 2S predecessor.
Flagged: Fixed aperture on both lenses forces frequent ND-filter swaps for video; Real-world flight time (~30-35 min) falls short of the claimed 46 minutes; ActiveTrack / obstacle avoidance is too hesitant or lags in dense trees; No rotating gimbal for true vertical video (2.7K vertical is just a crop); C1 European classification brings more flight restrictions than sub-250g minis.
Disagreement: Flight time is the main split: DC Rainmaker (30-35 min) and Engadget (~35 min) both fell well short of DJI's 46-minute claim in real use, whereas TechRadar said the 46-minute figure 'proven to be fairly accurate, provided you're cruising slowly on a windless day.'
Sources: TechRadar (2023-07-25, techradar.com), DC Rainmaker (2023-07-26, dcrainmaker.com), Engadget (2023-07-25, engadget.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the DJI Air 3?**

All three whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, DC Rainmaker, Engadget) of the 2023 DJI Air 3 survived verification. Every quote and measured value in the draft was confirmed as a literal match to the fetched source text, so no source was dropped. All three praise the dual 24mm/70mm matched-spec cameras, excellent image quality, the first-in-Air-series omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (APAS 5.0), and the O4 transmission's improved range. Recurring gripes are the fixed aperture forcing ND-filter swaps for video and cautious/hesitant tracking in dense trees. Real-world flight time of roughly 30-35 minutes (DC Rainmaker and Engadget) fell short of DJI's 46-minute claim, though TechRadar found that figure roughly accurate in calm conditions. Praised: Dual primary cameras (24mm wide + 70mm 3x tele) with matched specs open new creative and framing options; Image quality is excellent for its class; DC Rainmaker rates it on par with the pricier Mavic 3 Pro (Engadget caveats it can trail the Mavic 3 Pro for pros); First-in-Air-series omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (APAS 5.0) is a headline safety upgrade; O4 transmission greatly improves range and signal reliability, aided by the RC 2's external antennas; Improved battery life and wind resistance over the Air 2S predecessor. Flagged: Fixed aperture on both lenses forces frequent ND-filter swaps for video; Real-world flight time (~30-35 min) falls short of the claimed 46 minutes; ActiveTrack / obstacle avoidance is too hesitant or lags in dense trees; No rotating gimbal for true vertical video (2.7K vertical is just a crop); C1 European classification brings more flight restrictions than sub-250g minis. (From 3 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the DJI Air 3 cost?**

The DJI Air 3 has a US price of $999 (US launch MSRP for DJI Air 3 with RC-N2 controller), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the DJI Air 3 compare on price?**

At $999, the DJI Air 3 is #12 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719.

**When was the DJI Air 3 released?**

The DJI Air 3 was released 2023-07.

**What are the DJI Air 3's key specs?**

DJI Air 3 (DJI): weight g 720, camera mp 48, max video 4K@60fps, flight min 46, range km 20. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.dji.com/air-3/specs (dji.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://pilotinstitute.com/dji-air-3-review/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/dji-air-3/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the DJI Air 3 price of record was $999 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/dji-air-3/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl