DJI Air 3S (DJI RC-N3)
Elevate your aerial photography with the DJI Air 3S. Featuring a high-performance camera, obstacle sensing, and intelligent flight modes, this drone is perfect for both professionals and hobbyists.
Elevate your aerial photography with the DJI Air 3S, a cutting-edge drone designed for both professionals and enthusiasts. This compact, foldable drone combines advanced imaging capabilities with intelligent flight features, ensuring you capture stunning visuals with ease.
Dual-Camera System for Versatile Shooting
The DJI Air 3S is equipped with a dual-camera setup that enhances your creative possibilities:
1-Inch CMOS Primary Camera:
Capture breathtaking landscapes with a 50MP sensor offering 14 stops of dynamic range. This wide-angle camera (24mm equivalent) excels in both bright and low-light conditions, ensuring vibrant and detailed images.
70mm Medium Telephoto Camera:
Ideal for portraits and closer shots, this 48MP camera provides a 3x optical zoom, allowing you to focus on subjects with precision while maintaining high image quality.
Exceptional Video Performance
Whether you're filming cinematic sequences or high-speed action, the DJI Air 3S delivers:
4K/60fps HDR Video:
Record ultra-high-definition videos with rich color and detail, perfect for professional projects.
4K/120fps Slow Motion:
Capture fast-paced moments in stunning slow motion, adding a dramatic effect to your footage.
1080p/240fps Super Slow Motion:
For the most extreme slow-motion shots, this feature allows you to highlight every detail.
Intelligent Flight Features
Designed to make flying effortless and safe, the DJI Air 3S includes:
Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing:
Advanced sensors detect obstacles in all directions, ensuring safe navigation even in complex environments.
Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing:
Enhanced obstacle detection during nighttime flights provides added safety when capturing low-light scenes.
Smart Return-to-Home (RTH):
Automatically returns the drone to its takeoff point if the battery is low or signal is lost, giving you peace of mind during flights.
Extended Flight Time and Transmission
Stay airborne longer and maintain clear communication:
Up to 45 Minutes of Flight Time:
The high-capacity battery ensures you have ample time to capture the perfect shot.
O4 HD Video Transmission:
Enjoy stable and high-quality video feed with enhanced anti-interference capabilities, ensuring a reliable connection during flight.
Compact and Travel-Friendly Design
Weighing approximately 724 grams, the DJI Air 3S is both portable and robust. Its foldable design makes it easy to carry, making it an ideal companion for travel photographers and content creators.
Technical Specifications
- Primary Camera:
- Sensor: 1-inch CMOS
- Resolution: 50MP
- Lens: 24mm equivalent, f/1.8 aperture
- Focus Range: 0.5m to ∞
- Medium Telephoto Camera:
- Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS
- Resolution: 48MP
- Lens: 70mm equivalent, f/2.8 aperture
- Focus Range: 3m to ∞
- Video Recording Modes:
- 4K UHD: Up to 60fps
- 4K Slow Motion: Up to 120fps
- 1080p Slow Motion: Up to 240fps
- Flight Performance:
- Maximum Flight Time: Approximately 45 minutes
- Maximum Transmission Distance: Up to 20 km
- Intelligent Features:
- Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
- Nightscape Obstacle Sensing
- Smart Return-to-Home (RTH)
- Free Panorama Mode
Experience the fusion of advanced technology and user-friendly design with the DJI Air 3S, and take your aerial photography to new heights.
Additional accessories you can get
DJI Air 3S offers various diverse accessories to meet your every need.
DJI Air 3S Intelligent Flight Battery
Provides Air 3S with up to 45 minutes of flight time, allowing you to get the shots you want in a single flight.
DJI Air 3S ND Filter Set (ND8/32/128)
Includes ND8/32/128 filters, enabling lower shutter speeds for smoother footage.
DJI Air 3 Series Battery Charging Hub
Supports sequential fast charging for up to three batteries or fast charging for devices such as remote controllers and smartphones. It can also transfer the remaining power from multiple batteries to the one with the highest charge.
DJI Air 3S Wide-Angle Lens
Adopts a precise optical design that expands the FOV of the wide-angle camera to 114°, offering a wider filming perspective. [8]
Achieves integrated installation with DJI Air 3S, requiring no additional installation kit. This gives Air 3S a stable connection to a 4G network, reducing the risk of disconnection. [8]
In the Box
Aircraft
Takeoff Weight
- 724 g
Dimensions
- Folded (without propellers): 214.19×100.63×89.17 mm (L×W×H)
Unfolded (without propellers): 266.11×325.47×106.00 mm (L×W×H)
Max Ascent Speed
- 10 m/s
Max Descent Speed
- 10 m/s
Max Horizontal Speed
- At sea level, in windless conditions:
21 m/s*
At sea level, with 6 m/s tailwind, while flying in the same direction as the wind:
27 m/s*
* Measured in a wind tunnel test environment when taking off from an altitude of 0 meter and ascending vertically to a height of 1.5 meters above the ground in Sport mode, and is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders on the camera view during your flight.
* 19 m/s in the EU region.
Max Takeoff Altitude
- 6000 m
Max Flight Time
- 45 minutes
Measured by DJI Air 3S flying forward at a constant speed of 32.4 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Hovering Time
- 41 minutes
Measured by DJI Air 3S hovering in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Flight Distance
- 32 km
Measured by DJI Air 3S flying forward at a constant speed of 48.6 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Wind Speed Resistance
- 12 m/s
Max Pitch Angle
- 36°
Operating Temperature
- -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
Global Navigation Satellite System
- GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Hovering Accuracy Range
- Vertical:
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with satellite positioning)
Horizontal:
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with satellite positioning)
Internal Storage
- 42 GB
Class
- C1 (EU)
Camera
Image Sensor
- Wide-Angle Camera: 1-inch CMOS, 50MP Effective Pixels
Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP Effective Pixels
Lens
- Wide-Angle Camera
FOV: 84°
Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/1.8
Focus: 0.5 m to ∞
Medium Tele Camera
FOV: 35°
Format Equivalent: 70 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Focus: 3 m to ∞
ISO Range
- Video
Normal:
100-12800 (Normal)
100-3200 (D-Log M)
100-3200 (HLG)
Slow Motion:
100-6400 (Normal)
100-3200 (D-Log M)
100-3200 (HLG)
Photo
100-6400 (12 MP)
100-3200 (48 MP and 50 MP)
Shutter Speed
- Wide-Angle Camera
12MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure)
50MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s
Medium Tele Camera
12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure)
48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s
Max Image Size
- Wide-Angle Camera: 8192×6144
Medium Tele Camera: 8064×6048
Still Photography Modes
- Wide-Angle Camera
Single Shot: 12 MP and 50 MP
Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step
Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 50 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Medium Tele Camera
Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP
Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3/5 frames
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step
Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 48 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Photo Format
- JPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video Resolution
- Wide-Angle Camera/Medium Tele Camera:
H.264/H.265
4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps
FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*/240*fps
2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
* Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as a slow-motion video. Slow-motion videos and 4K video recordings only support H.265 encoding.
Video Format
- MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
Max Video Bitrate
- H.264/H.265: 130 Mbps
Supported File System
- exFAT
Color Mode and Sampling Method
- Wide-Angle/Medium Tele Camera
Normal (FHD/2.7K): 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264)
Normal (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
HLG/D-Log M (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265)
Normal/HLG/D-Log M (4K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
Digital Zoom
- Wide-Angle Camera: 1-2.9x
Medium Tele Camera: 3-9x
Gimbal
Stabilization
- 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan)
Mechanical Range
- Tilt: -135° to 70°
Roll: -50° to 50°
Pan: -27° to 27°
Controllable Range
- Tilt: -90° to 60°
Pan: -5° to 5°
Max Control Speed (tilt)
- 100°/s
Angular Vibration Range
- ±0.0037°
Sensing
Sensing Type
- Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with forward-facing LiDAR and an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
Forward
- Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Detection Range: 0.5-200 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 15 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Backward
- Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 14 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Lateral
- Measurement Range: 0.5-30 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 14 m/s
FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
Upward
- Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s
FOV: Front and Back 72°, Left and Right 90°
Downward
- Measurement Range: 0.3-14 m
Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s
FOV: Front and Back 106°, Left and Right 90°
Operating Environment
- Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward:
Surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux > 1)
Downward:
Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g., walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux > 1)
3D Infrared Sensor
- Forward-Facing LiDAR
Measurement Range (nighttime): 0.5-25 m (reflectivity > 10%)
FOV: Up and Down 60°, Left and Right 60°
Downward-Facing Infrared Sensor
Measurement Range: 0.3-8 m (reflectivity > 10%)
FOV: Front and Back 60°, Left and Right 60°
Video Transmission
Video Transmission System
- O4
Live View Quality
- Remote Controller:
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Operating Frequency
- 2.4000-2.4835 GHz
5.170-5.250 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
- 2.4 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.1 GHz:
< 23 dBm (CE)
5.8 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 30 dBm (SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
- FCC: 20 km
CE: 10 km
SRRC: 10 km
MIC: 10 km
Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. Always pay attention to RTH reminders in the app during your flight.
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference)
- Strong Interference: Urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km
Medium Interference: Suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km
Low Interference: Suburb/Seaside, approx. 10-20 km
Measured under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference)
- Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: Approx. 0-0.5 km
Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: Approx. 0.5-3 km
Measured under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
Max Download Speed
- O4:
10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N3)
10 MB/s (with DJI RC 2)
Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s*
* Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
Lowest Latency
- Aircraft + Remote Controller: Approx. 120 ms
Depending on the actual environment and mobile device.
Antenna
- 6 antennas, 2T4R
Wi-Fi
Protocol
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Operating Frequency
- 2.400-2.4835 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
- 2.4 GHz:
< 20 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.8 GHz:
< 20 dBm (FCC/SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
Bluetooth
Protocol
- Bluetooth 5.2
Operating Frequency
- 2.400-2.4835 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP)
- < 10 dBm
Battery
Capacity
- 4276 mAh
Weight
- Approx. 247 g
Nominal Voltage
- 14.6 V
Max Charging Voltage
- 17.2 V
Type
- Li-ion 4S
Energy
- 62.5 Wh
Charging Temperature
- 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Charging Time
- Approx. 80 minutes (with DJI 65W Portable Charger)
Approx. 60 minutes (with DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and Battery Charging Hub)
Charger
Input
- DJI 65W Portable Charger:
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2 A
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter:
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2.5 A
Output
- DJI 65W Portable Charger:
USB-C
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A
USB-A
5 V, 2 A
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter:
Max 100 W (total)
When both ports are used, the max output power of one port is 82 W, and the charger will dynamically allocate the output power of the two ports according to the power load.
Rated Power
- DJI 65W Portable Charger: 65 W
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter: 100 W
Battery Charging Hub
Input
- USB-C: 5-20 V, max 5 A
Output (power accumulation)
- Battery Port: 12-17.2 V, 3.5 A
Output (charging)
- Battery Port: 12-17.2 V, max 5 A
Output (USB)
- USB-C:
5 V, 3 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 5 A
20 V, 4.1 A
Charging Type
- Three batteries charged in sequence
Compatibility
- DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery
DJI Air 3S Intelligent Flight Battery
Car Charger
Input
- Car Power Input:
12.7-16 V, 6.5 A, rated voltage 14 V (DC)
Output
- USB-C:
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A
USB-A:
5 V, 2 A
Rated Power
- 65 W
Charging Temperature
- 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Storage
Recommended microSD Cards
- Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller
Max Operating Time
- Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 3.5 hours
When Charging a Mobile Device: 1.5 hours
Max Supported Mobile Device Size
- 180×86×10 mm (L×W×H)
Operating Temperature
- -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
Charging Temperature
- 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
Charging Time
- 2 hours
Charging Type
- It is recommended to use a 5V/2A charger.
Battery Capacity
- 9.36 Wh (3.6 V, 2600 mAh)
Weight
- Approx. 320 g
Dimensions
- 104.2×150×45.2 mm (L×W×H)
Supported Mobile Device Port Type
- Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB
Using a mobile device with a Micro-USB port requires the DJI RC-N Series RC Cable (Standard Micro USB Connector), which is sold separately.
Video Transmission Operating Frequency
- 2.4000-2.4835 GHz
5.170-5.250 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
Video Transmission Transmitter Power (EIRP)
- 2.4 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
5.1 GHz:
< 23 dBm (CE)
5.8 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
< 30 dBm (SRRC)