DJI Air 3S review: two cameras, forty-five minutes, no real compromises
The mid-range drone that does everything the Mini cannot, without the Mavic price. Our score: 9 / 10 The dual-camera sweet spot The Air 3S pairs a 1-inch wide camera with a 70mm medium telephoto, adds forward-facing LiDAR for confident night flying, and lasts around 45 minutes per battery. Where it sits If you have outgrown the sub-250g convenience of the Mini line but are not ready for the size and cost of a Mavic 3 Pro, this is the sweet spot in DJI’s range. The good and the bad What works 1-inch wide plus 70mm telephoto 45-minute flight time LiDAR for night flying Strong obstacle avoidance What doesn’t Over the 250g threshold, stricter rules in many places Bigger and heavier than a Mini Telephoto sensor smaller than the wide Who it’s for Buy it if you want two focal lengths and long flight time and do not need Mavic-tier optics. Skip it if you want the lightest regulatory class, or the best possible image quality. Alternatives worth a look DJI Mini 4 Pro, lighter, simpler, single camera. DJI Mavic 3 Pro, triple camera, pro-grade, pricey. The verdict: The best all-round consumer drone if you can live with being over the 250g line. Sources DJI