DJI Air 3S

twin-lens camera captures wide and telephoto angles; records at 4K60 with 10-bit color; fantastic tool for photos thanks to its Quad Bayer tech; incredible battery life; 360-degree obstacle sensors; safe, reliable flight performance; Editors' Choice award

larger and heavier than 249g-class drones; requires FAA registration fee; doesn't include weather protection; obstacle sensors are disabled in Sport mode; needs ND filter for long exposures/cinematic shutter speed; no adjustable aperture

one of DJI's best drones yet, earning the Air 3S our Editors' Choice award.

Two pro-spec cameras;Insane tracking ability;LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance;Stunning 4K video;Smooth operator

Requires Pilot and Flyer IDs;Dull colour;Fairly weighty

Superb battery life ; Easy and safe to fly ; Great all-round camera performance

Weight-class restrictions apply ; A minor upgrade on the original Air 3

If the DJI Air 3 was a great drone, the Air 3S is a slightly greater one. While that might sound like faint praise, the relatively minor upgrade makes the Air 3S a very capable drone, and the best choice for enthusiasts who want a multi-camera setup...

1-inch sensor delivers excellent photo and video quality ; Dual-camera system is a versatile filmmaking tool ; Quiet and powerful ; Advanced subject tracking and obstacle avoidance ; Innovative Free Panorama mode ; 42GB of onboard storage ; Capable of...

Camera/gimbal protector is a hassle ; Not compatible with DJI RC Pro controller ; Fixed aperture lens

45 minute battery life ; 4k video & 50 MP still capability ; Large internal storage ; Superior subject tracking ; Smooth flight performance ; Responsive controls

Lack of 5k+ video capability ; Weighs over 249 grams

The DJI Air 3S is a capable and fairly large drone that carries a two-camera payload and can capture 4k video, 50 MP stills, and delivers dominant subject tracking performance in our testing. The primary camera features a large one-inch CMOS sensor,...