Cameras
Mavic 4 Pro: Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS 100 MP, plus 48 MP medium tele and 50 MP tele. Air 3S: 1-inch 50 MP wide plus 48 MP 1/1.3-inch medium tele.
DJI comparison
DJI Air 3S vs Mavic 4 Pro: which is worth it?
By the NVX engineering team, New Delhi · 10 November 2026 · 5 min read
The Air 3S and the Mavic 4 Pro are DJI's two step-ups from the Mini series. The Mavic 4 Pro is the flagship with three cameras; the Air 3S gives two cameras for much less. Compared here from DJI's specifications and the prices sellers in India listed on 9 November 2026.
Side by side
From DJI's specification pages.
Video
Mavic 4 Pro: 6K up to 60fps on the Hasselblad camera, 4K up to 120fps. Air 3S: 4K up to 60fps, with high-frame-rate options listed by DJI.
Flight time
Mavic 4 Pro: 51 minutes. Air 3S: 45 minutes.
Weight
Mavic 4 Pro: about 1,063 g. Air 3S: 724 g. Both need a UIN on Digital Sky.
Obstacle sensing
Both: omnidirectional binocular vision with forward-facing LiDAR.
Range
Mavic 4 Pro: FCC 30 km / CE 15 km. Air 3S: FCC 20 km / CE 10 km, in DJI's test conditions.
Price in India
Sellers in India listed the Air 3S at about ₹1.6 to ₹1.85 lakh and the Mavic 4 Pro at about ₹2.44 to ₹3.97 lakh on 9 November 2026, depending on the kit.
Which one to choose
Both are serious tools; the budget and the work decide.
Choose the Mavic 4 Pro if
You sell photos or video, need the largest sensor and 6K, or want the longest flight and range.
Choose the Air 3S if
You want two strong cameras for travel and hobby work at well under half the top Mavic price.
FAQ
Air 3S vs Mavic 4 Pro: common questions
Is the Mavic 4 Pro worth it over the Air 3S?
If you need a 4/3 Hasselblad sensor, 6K video and three focal lengths for paid work, yes. For travel and hobby use, the Air 3S gives most of the benefit for much less.
Do the Air 3S and Mavic 4 Pro need registration in India?
Yes. Both weigh more than 250 g, so they need a UIN on Digital Sky; commercial flying needs a Remote Pilot Certificate.
What is the DJI Air 3S price in India?
Sellers in India listed it at about ₹1.6 to ₹1.85 lakh on 9 November 2026, depending on the kit.
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