DJI Air 3 Beginner's Guide - Get Ready For Your First Flight

[@MikelMABASA]

Enjoyed your Beginners Guide immensely from South Africa. You are a natural and I celebrate you. Thank you Sir.

[@emrahakkas]

Thank you for this precious guide. I just bought a DJI Air 3 and made my first installations, chargings, updates, and calibrations. Then I realized that on the RC screen I had a sensor error. After that, I had doubts about flying and worried about hardware malfunctioning. Then I found your guide and became so relaxed. Thank you

[@SimonMordue]

I took my craft out yesterday afternoon and took to it like a fish in water. Possibly the greatest purchase I have ever made. As an ultra-low budget filmmaker, the Air 3 allows me to pull off complex shots in way way less time than an expensive crane set-up would take. I'm in awe. I'm shooting in a Gym a week from now and I'm already excited at the possibilities my new drone presents. Thank you again for your clear and concise, no-nonsense approach to flying this bird. You are a great teacher and are a huge help for this newbie!

[@nishatchotu]

Can you give me a job under u i need a job

[@nitta9892]

just got the drone today and finsihed whole session of this guide thanks!!!!

[@AirPhotography]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MarkoRussellUSA]

IM getting set up to take mine out for the first time today

[@johnwilson6340]

Just got our air 3...have watched your guide numerous times. You have taken the time to break down ALL the components and explained what they are used for. Excellent job of explaining everything that makes the air 3 work. Kudo's to you!!!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it helped

[@sashahess3141]

By far the best DJI air 3 guide I have seen, others have lacked information or been to long. All though this tutorial is a little long in parts it is still very good. Thankyou!

[@echsylon]

I'm new to your channel, though this isn't the first of your videos I watch. I really love your presentation "style". You have a clear voice and speak calmly with a natural flow - super easy to understand everything. You also have a clear and logical order in which you present the details while helping us (viewers) to keep our orientation with all the subtle hints about what and when the next topic will be ("...which I'll show you in a minute/up next"). My new favorite channel!

[@nobbs67]

Best drone guide I’ve seen thank you

[@lebleup]

Some folks are just natural educators. Thank you!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@cryophonik]

Great video! I’m coming from a Phantom 4 and, previously, a Phantom 3 so I’m already experienced in flying DJI drones. But, I just got an Air 3 for my birthday today and your video is loaded with so much valuable info and clearly presented that I’m already feeling prepared to fly it! This was the perfect video to watch while my batteries are charging.

[@bozmorley5353]

Clear, concise and a great introduction guide. Thank you!!!

[@VisualObserver]

I will fly air 3 hopefully Saturday for the first time also avata! Your videos are really helpful for a person like me who is a beginner. Thanks a lot for making such useful videos.

[@stevenandry5122]

Air Photography -I'm considering buying my first drone, the DJI Air 3. Your video provided a lot of useful information. Thanks!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I got that plug you have in your hands 11 minutes in and I have to say it is a nicely made one. It came with my DJI Mavic 3 Classic.

[@Persephoneeeeeee]

This was so helpful. Thank you for all the effort you put into this video. I'm a little more confident now to start practicing.

[@Voltuss5]

Excellent video - best on youtube for this subject.

[@HappySnappyChappy]

Very nice presentation. I enjoyed that and learned a lot. Thank you. You have a nice, natural tone of voice and good pace of speech. Clear and concise narrative. I liked that, it makes it very watchable and all flowed well.

[@frankstone]

Thank you for this great introduction to the Air 3. Your attention to detail and slowly maneuvering of the menu is especially appreciated. I have subscribed and will be looking forward to your next tutorial. I will hopefully have my new Air 3 by that time.

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@NAPELAKAPU]

Great video. Always enjoyed your comprehensive tutorials. Very well done for beginners as well as experienced pilots. Keep them coming. Aloha!

[@jomo102]

Great guide. Thanks for the time and effort you've put in.

[@Baleur]

I'm getting this as my first drone ever next month. Been wavering between getting the 3 battery package or just the base package. But then i kind of thought, i really want to properly learn drone operating, and become good at it. More batteries = more learning and training time per day. Because lets be real, after having travelled an hour or more to a nice spot, you're unlikely to go back home, recharge, then go back out. So i'm thinking about the batteries more as extra hours per day of potential training, not as convenience.

[@AM.Production.LasVegas]

WHEN I WATCH YOUR VIDEO MY GOD YOU ARE THE BEST HOW ARE THE GOOD EXPLANATION YOU ARE FANTASTIC

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@denniseley3244]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial. You are a really good teach. This channel is one of the best I watched and I have watched about 5 other drone channels.

[@AirPhotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@artuchi4]

thank you! before i start to fly watching your video. Very simple and clear.

[@simon1290r]

Thinking of buying this as my first drone for some ideas I have. Thanks for the comprehensive video.

[@AirPhotography]

My pleasure!

[@carbonflightMN]

Great Video! I have loved hearing what people say about DJI Mavic Air 3. I love my Air 2S!

[@JaimePibernus]

Excelent guide content and presentation!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sahrish5489]

It's a great video for beginners.. Thanks for all the information.. You made the gimble tilt down while it was returning to home but did describe how you did it, only that is missing..

[@waynegreene6405]

Another beaut video Shawn, well done mate. 🇦🇺

[@woodturningbykc3673]

Wonderful video

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great beginner’s guide Shawn, even I learned a few tricks. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jody6974]

Many thanks for this video it really helped me with my new air 3

[@AirPhotography]

Great to hear!

[@D8Droner-xj5tg]

Great video tutorial clear as a crystal explaination ,thank you so much ive owned also dji air 3 its help me your tutorial to improve to fly my drone.greatings from❤🙏🇵🇭

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it helped

[@D8Droner-xj5tg]

@@AirPhotography 🇵🇭🙏❤️❤️

[@cnyphotovideo]

Very dood Shawn. I’m going to seriously consider this drone. but I think I’ll wait till spring. You never know what they will come out with next.

[@ssecor40]

Love my Air 3! Having a blast flying it. So precise and handles like a dream 😃Got the Fly More Combo... Such a great tutorial and overview, thank you! Love the aerial shots, great beach front video...

[@bigfig4169]

absolutely great video my friend. thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@bigfig4169]

@AirPhotography I just took out my Air 3 probably 2 hours after watching this video. I've never flown a drone before and this was some of the most fun I've had in awhile. this video helped a bunch. that was so cool. it amazing how well these things fly.

[@pdbordelon]

Fantastic video, thank you. My Air 3 arrives tomorrow. This video is very helpful!!

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miketheknife2]

Excellent video for beginners !

[@johnr2391]

I loved some of the descriptions. like. The bag comes in the box.. noway? and you charge it by plugging it in... noway!?!

[@parall4x]

actually wasn’t sure if it came with a bag before this video…isn’t shown in the amazon pics so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dakotadakota1983]

Thanks for all. Very good presentation.👍

[@Tyberius1]

I ordered my Air 3 and I'm so excited for it to arrive. This video was really helpful!

[@AirPhotography]

That’s awesome and enjoy your new drone when you get it I appreciate the feedback

[@Tyberius1]

@@AirPhotography Thanks! I just got it today, I'd be flying it now but unfortunately we're having a bit of a snowstorm at the moment. Regardless, your vid was really helpful with getting everything setup and ready. Thanks again!

[@hcelik32]

many thanks for such a detailed guide

[@Henry_Churches]

Excellent tutorial. 👏Thank you!

[@dallasc.hunteriii490]

Great video on the DJI AIR 3 ,very well done!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you! 👍

[@paulmaima4654]

Thank you for a great tutor

[@Kemagic]

Sean, that was brilliant mate thank you very much. KEV.

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@petersterling5334]

Great Video Sean! I don't have the Drone yet but gonna get it and this is Very helpful to know every tiny detail so people have a Good experience setting everything up!

[@SimonMordue]

I have just bought an Air 3 and your tutorial is so helpful! It's my first.... right away I notice that I have - ZERO - connection to any satellites. How do I connect to satellites, I'm sure there is something simple I am missing.

[@robkeshav800]

Great video. This drone seems more advanced/powerful than my DJI Mini Pro 3. I still need to gain more confidence flying the drone watching the controller instead of drone. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@gregpate4554]

Trust the drone and always maintain VLS. Happy droning 😊

[@DroneXL]

Awesome guide! Well done!

[@AirPhotography]

Hey, thanks!

[@johnk7649]

Excellent tutorial, Sean!!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you kindly!

[@Uppermost_1]

Great Video. I just ordered an Air 3. I have flown many beginner drones, but this is my first real DJI. Question with return to home. What if i want to take off from a moving object (such as my boat). How does that work if the boat has moved locations. It's obviously very important being in the water, and accuracy. Thanks

[@JasonBlack66]

Looks pretty straight forward.

[@Naturestationhub2023]

thank you so much it was very helpful

[@AirPhotography]

Glad it helped!

[@ls-33wraith33]

Handy video tho i do wish you went over the propeller instillation

[@MarkoRussellUSA]

where did you get that landing pad? love it ! GREAT video BTW!

[@thearchitectdiaries5584]

thank you ,very helpful.

[@PeteLV]

Really thorough walk through, thank you!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you

[@AM.Production.LasVegas]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BRAVO

[@stephaniebrown3410]

Thanks! New area for me.😊

[@travelsantuy]

Wow, great share

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rickie589]

awesome video! Thank You

[@AirPhotography]

Glad you liked it!

[@Baleur]

It's always said that in Sport mode it has no obstacle avoidance, however i've seen glimpses of the settings screen in other videos where it appears you can manually edit the max speeds in various axis even in normal mode. Is it possible to up the max speed in normal mode so it behaves as in sport mode, while still keeping the obstacle avoidance turned on? In other words, does DJI disable it in sport mode so that people can fly freely without it "overriding" your inputs? Or is it simply a matter of, above a certain speed it just wont work anyway?

[@derekanthony5512]

Great video, i think it sold me on the Air3. The landing pad, do you happen to have a link to where you purchased it?

[@LisaCimbolo]

Hi I need step by step how to set up tracking with DJI air 3 please

[@nishatchotu]

Upward facing and side obstacles sensor must needed these fish eye are doing two work at a time like front and back one are doing for up and side also

[@mikepena6767]

Thank you for the video! Would I be able to take my drone and batteries with me on a plane? I know TSA is strict on L-ion batteries!

[@12bravosapper19]

great video brother!!

[@AirPhotography]

Appreciate it!

[@VladimirLadev]

Perfect

[@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek]

Great video. Thank you Q: I’m noticing that the 3 batteries out of the box are quite flat and taking some time to charge. Is this normal? How long does it take to charge all 3 batteries

[@TrevorStruthers]

"Let me put this drone outside because its loud" Soft flexing that waterfront property.

[@AirPhotography]

Lol. That was a trailer. But definitely a beautiful location.

[@TrevorStruthers]

@@AirPhotography Ah I see! I didn't watch the entire thing. I got to where you showed how to take off and got antsy, so I went down the road and made a video at a burnt out combine with mine. Mine will hopefully be following me aromatically.

[@lukasstudeny1496]

44:51 May I know which drones can do precision landing? I have the Mini 3 Pro and the Avata.

[@AirPhotography]

Neither of those drones do precision landing. The mini three is fairly accurate with GPS. But it’s the mavuc in the air series that fo precision landing.

[@lukasstudeny1496]

Thank you Shawn for the answer.

[@Murphy326]

Does your flight made switch wiggle? Mine seems loose. Just got the drone today super excited.

[@AirPhotography]

No it is tight.

[@kamikazekaos]

I live in CE region so I would get the RCN2 PACKAGE so I can get the FCC hack 🎉using my phone

[@JasonBlack66]

I just purchased Fly More with RC2 such a good value. I had to scrape every cent but I think those bundles are a hardcore psychological upsell, but I got sucked in :P

[@cynovahobbydroneuvaacc.992]

Did someone tell me that AIR3 drones are suitable for beginners?

[@rollyhaganasofficial941]

Wow my dream drone,😢

[@JamesLaws-Cinematographer]

I have a question...Trying to always be prepared, I started IMU calibration on my DJI Air 3. I did it according to directions, but it's been stuck at 95% done for quite some time and it reads as "unable to take off." How do I get out of it? Or, can I expect it to be over soon?

[@SimonMordue]

Thanks!

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the support.

[@redwolf_media]

Did the drone ask you for activation key??? I am not able to find where the activation key should be

[@TheJfburn]

I think you forget very important one, drone maneuvering. When drone camera is facing you, controller becomes opposite compared to when the camera is facing away from you.

[@AirPhotography]

Very good point

[@bearsist]

Question, are you charging it off of a computer or are you plugging it in to the wall? Over 2 hours still charging 1 battery just received my air3 today don’t know what’s going on never had issues with none of my other DJI drones and I’m using their charging hub thank you

[@bilymac2321]

Dumb question, but what Stylus do you use in the video? Does it work on the RC2?

[@jessegarcia4224]

I have a doubt about the Air 3. 4K/60fps HDR. Is this function automatic? Because on the mini 3 pro it clearly says HDR if you record in 24-30 fps. But with the Air 3 no such visible option is available. I just got my Air 3 yesterday. So does it record HDR automatic? Or do I need to change anything?

[@Taitea_____]

is it true theres an air3 pro coming up?

[@7777russ]

make a video on how to get screen recording off the Smart Controller. The only way I was able to do it was plug the SC into my computer and it shows up as DJI RC2. Then open internal shared storage > movies.... the files are in there. Also, the waypoints do not work like they did on the Mavic 3, you now can only enter waypoints while you are in flight and you have to press the C1 button. With the Mavic 3 you could plan a waypoint flight without being connected to the drone.

[@AirPhotography]

Indeed, that’s how I’ve been doing mine as well. It’s a clunky workflow

[@dnunez1985]

Can anyone help me with something!!! I got an Air 3, and everytime y turn on the drone, the gimbal kinds do a auto-calibrate and during this, it makes a strange noise. Never crash, all works fine. It only does this noise when i turn it on. When using it, no problem.

[@silekiernanphotography]

Confused about your use of the word gimbal to identify the connection points for the control sticks.

[@AirPhotography]

The mechanism for the control stick is also referred to as a Gimbal as well as the mechanism on camera.

[@silekiernanphotography]

@@AirPhotography Interesting, I've never heard that. Thank you.

[@xingyuzhou6645]

Great video! Just wondering, do you take out the block of foam at the bottom of the bag? With it being inside the drone sticks out a bit and feels like the lid is constantly putting pressure on the back of the drone, and it won't close properly so seems like it's not "dustproof" at all. My first big purchase so i dont wanna break it lol

[@AirPhotography]

Indeed, that’s not a bad idea I was contemplating it myself. The bottom protected. The bag itself will Offer some protection as well.

[@xingyuzhou6645]

@@AirPhotography I noticed that it's the same bag as the mavic 3 pro. so i basically just removed the foam and have the gimble pointed upwards like the m3p. it should not be a problem i guess

[@ExploringNature1]

Don't forget to take off the gimbal cover for before starting up the drone

[@AirPhotography]

Indeed

[@possibleomegassuuna9425]

I need a mavic air 3classic

[@quadclan8612]

Can I use my mobile charger it is also 65 watt...

[@puprilla]

I can't get my email to work I just bought one of these and my email I setup just keeps loading

[@2NDAmendmentsupporter]

Does this need to be registered

[@exploresque95]

I am planning to buy a drone. After seeing your video I am feeling like I’m already a good pilot 😅

[@AirPhotography]

👍

[@mikev2116]

Hi Shawn, I am looking to get a good camera drone. I am a seasoned FPV pilot and watched your video on the DJI FPV drone, but does it have a good enough camera or is the DJI Air 3 better? I prefer to fly FPV but what would you recommend for a camera drone for me? I very much trust your opinion, your videos are top notch & very informative!

[@AirPhotography]

Yes, a Camera on the air 3 is better than the DJIFPV. But the avata has a great camera as well might be a nice compromise.

[@mikev2116]

@@AirPhotography BIG thank you my friend!

[@mlwz1082]

With that new remote, do you need to use your phone as a hotspot for location?

[@mhmphotography400]

Yes you will need to use your phone for a hot spot if you want to use maps.

[@AirPhotography]

No, you do not need Internet to fly. You can hotspot if you want to be able to download Mabs out in the field but other than that it’s not necessary.

[@mlwz1082]

@@AirPhotography thanks!! Looking forward to your indepth review

[@alexphotographystephen6435]

please tell us about the orintaion

[@stefantrojer6135]

Top ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrToadColorado]

DJI AIr comes in box with no propellors attached, but your video does not show the method because props are already on it. Why not start from the beginning in a video that is a beginner's guide?

[@tonyrobinson362]

Shawn showed how to install props a few moments in no problems.

[@xiiibujinkan]

I guess you get a discount...the base model that's $1029 for you, has been $1100 on DJI website for me since it launched....