DJI Air 3 Review - MUCH Better Than I Expected

[@QuickAssTutorials]

FORGOT the price sorry. GET the smart remote if you can squeeze it out, that helps SOO much cannot stress enough the experience is 10x better. $1100 Drone + RC N2 $1350 Drone + RC N2 fly more combo $1550 Drone + Fly more combo DJI RC 2

[@DevenD9]

Just letting Yk that their website now shows $1029, $1269 and $1429 respectively

[@QuickAssTutorials]

@@DevenD9 this is in USD

[@DevenD9]

@@QuickAssTutorialsweird. I’m in USD too and my site has those lowers prices

[@Talpiot_Program]

That will be 2,500 USD in Mexico. D JI will not ship to mexico.

[@bigman8733]

I’m a bit confused. Don’t all bundles of the Air 3 come with a remote? Or this there a different remote you’re mentioning that is better than the remote it comes with? (Never had a drone but looking to get on for real estate photography. Maybe some fun and travel photography/videography as well if it’s worth it over the Mini 3 Pro)

[@TheDetourDuo]

Pretty much the only person I trust for drone reviews. Authentic, to the point, and pulls no punches for sponsorship.

[@kernzilla]

ayup, same here

[@RichardUttingSharpshootingUK]

AND funny!

[@echostarling84]

I love how straight forward your reviews are. Your calm and no extra bs style is a breathe of fresh air!

[@JackJones1]

The dryest humor I've ever laughed out loud at.

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

Same 😂

[@iOB]

It’s hilarious! 😂

[@chrispoulsen_]

Exactly. Also his moves at the beach 3 AM is hilarious 😂

[@chrisgrazioso4236]

I loved “if my Mini3 goes on KZbin…” hahahah

[@chrispoulsen_]

@@chrisgrazioso4236 what’s the time stamp for that? 😅

[@johnnyinterval]

Today, just like any other embargo day, I saw a barrage of new product launches across KZbin. Drone releases this time, 360 cameras last month - you know the drill. The same old faces, giving the same polished reviews, often painting an unrealistically rosy picture because they're on the payroll. A lot of us followed their word last time and rushed to get those 360 cameras, only to find they didn't live up to the hype. It was disappointing, to say the least. But your content, it's a breath of fresh air. When I saw your notification today, I didn't hesitate to click. Why? Because I know I'll get something different from you - no scripted praises, no overstated features. You deliver concise, useful, and most importantly, accurate information. You don't just give us what the big companies want us to hear, you tell it like it is, and that's incredibly valuable. In a world where KZbin and big brands like DJI hold the puppet strings, your honest approach is refreshing and far more valuable to guys like me, who are out here doing our own thing. You give us the real deal, and you do it quickly and efficiently, which makes a world of difference. So, keep doing what you're doing, dude. It matters more than you might realize.

[@joeconnorsjr]

Most informative and most helpful video I’ve seen on the Air 3 and honestly one of the most informative videos in general. Really appreciate you taking the time to do the various comparisons. 🙏

[@CineMobilePodcast]

Glad I stumbled in your channel. One of the better real world use case/comparisons I've watched on this drone. Keep it up ✊🏿

[@chris]

I loved this so much... giggled far too much. Instant subscriber. Thank you for the edutainment. Can't wait for more...

[@christopherfehr9257]

Awesome video. I was looking forward to your review and you did not disappoint 😂. Good job and I’ll definitely be having this drone in my sights.

[@CaminoAir]

You are on my special select list of reviewers. I could hear my old Air 2S from about 300 meters (obviously knowing what precise sound to search for). What I understand about 04 is that the Air 3 has six (yes that's 6) antennae and the RC version 2 has four. Also, stay strong when your Mini 3 Pro wants to clear the air about your dalliances with other drones.

[@WOOPmedia]

Your videos, whether they are tutorials or product reviews, are simply the BEST!!! I wished the algorithm worked better to place all your videos above the rest during searches. Your reviews are thorough and outstanding and simply quite informative. I learn so much watching your videos and I cannot thank you enough for doing what you do. I know what I want out of a drone and I check out your channel first to see if you've done a review. And thank God you did!!! Please keep making videos!!!!!!!

[@spanky5176]

I've been waiting for your review on this. Top notch 👌

[@bart2546]

Fantastic video as always. Love your delivery combined with good information and level-headed thought process.

[@HarryIke4]

My favorite drone guy!

[@QuickAssTutorials]

I did this whole thing for you HarrIke and Im just glad it caught your eye within 20 seconds

[@HarryIke4]

Much appreciated

[@Talpiot_Program]

Live the humor. Watched it three times now. And no unnecessary cinematic moody music wank intro, just straight in. 🔥

[@tyrant6647]

I just began my deep dive into the hobby before my first major purchase (likely a Mavic 3 Classic) and out of the dozens of channels I've scrolled, this is the only guy I've subscribed to 😂

[@precision_aerial]

Man I love your videos. That ending "that's it go away" keep up the good work. Short sweet and to the point.

[@BrandonsYouTube]

Well, I stand corrected. Maybe I will look at buying this one on top of the mini 3 Pro that I have. I was honestly expecting equal-ish performance to the mini 3 Pro when I saw the same sensor size. Thank you for the excellent review.

[@fendrou]

Wait for Air3s or Air3Pro

[@EarthwithTom]

Great review! I’ve watched about 10 of these air 3 reviews and I enjoyed yours the most. I lost it when you tried to shake the drone with your side steps 😂

[@davidro77]

Best technical review I've seen of the Air 3. Still a tad confused about the sensor debate when it comes to stills photography. would be good to see some more examples of stills from the air3 and air2s in different circumstances

[@redgolf845]

Very professional, detailed, and to the point, superb review brother, respect!!!

[@jaa1015]

I signed up for your course. Really learning a lot. Thank you.

[@gt_kenny]

Just this week I spat my drink out TWICE because you did or said something unexpectedly funny. I learned my lesson and stopped eating/drinking while watching your channel. Please keep up the great work and never grow up.

[@sunrisesunset8843]

A fantastic review. Thanks mate!

[@dwinterowd]

100% dispelled that sensor size myth. So much is done behind the camera sensors now. Still having trouble seeing why you would get the Air 3 when the Mavic 3 + RC can be got for $1200 though.

[@davidro77]

he admitted that the 1 inch sensor on the air 2s is the best for photography though, and that the claimed 48 mp photos from the air 3 are actually 12 mp. That is a big downgrade if photography is your bag

[@seadogg404]

Best photography focused Air3 review! Well done sir!

[@SkyTouch08]

I was very critical with Dji for taking a step back with the sensor size but I must say I’m impressed with the image quality from the Air 3.

[@Matanumi]

We all knew this common. Air2s had an outdated color profile so yeah it was always gonna be upgraded

[@Lil-JensStudio]

As a semi-professional photographer with over 40 years of experience, I can affirm that a smaller stacked sensor is VASTLY superior to a larger, standard CMOS sensor. With that in mind, it should be no surprise at all that the stacked sensor in the Air 3 can compete well with the Mavic Pro and smokes the larger sensor in the Air 2.

[@jianda87]

Impressed? they obviously can incorporate the technology onto a 1 inch sensor and provide an even better image quality but they didn't. Feels like 2 steps forward, 1 step back, even though there is progress but knowing that they are capable of doing it just goes to show that they aren't giving consumers the best that they can give, especially when you know the that previous Air model has a 1 inch sensor on the back of your mind. Not hating, just my honest take.

[@jimgiraffe5253]

@@jianda87 they are leaving the stacked 1" sensor for the air 3 pro which will come in time for xmas.

[@carlose6010]

​@jianda87 Why give it all so no-one needs to upgrade for many years? It's a company that has hardly any competition.

[@Improtaproductions]

I love the way you review the gear. Practical and to the point, no fluff and just real use for work. Great video!

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

I like how you break things down!!!! 💯💯💯 💥💥💥💥💥

[@BeeMillah25]

😂😂😂😂that tracking segment was too funny.

[@fyrTV]

The running around the beach was hilarious LOL DEDICATED!

[@lloydranola]

The dry, subtle humor in this video is top-notch dude. Great job!

[@samuelgais]

Bro I was not ready for you running from the drone at the beach, that was hilarious! Great video

[@manamedia]

Absolute comedic genius! Subscribed!! Oh, and seriously outstanding review!

[@brentspotswood]

The review I was waiting for! You had me cracking up too on the active tracking stuff 😆 "I saw someone I knew "

[@bobmarkee6859]

Love the quirky nature of your videos. Keep up the good work and look forward to more Air 3 videos!

[@918scott]

Once again you have provided the best no fluff review of a product with just the right amount of dry humor!

[@ArizonaAstraLLC]

Thanks to your review, I bought one and I couldn't be happier. I actually bought an Air 2S but I couldn't get it to bind - I sent it back to the eBay seller (I got it for $500 thinking I was being slick), and bought myself an Air 3. Wow. I can't wait to film the Fountain Hills fountain and other water features around our city, maybe Lake Pleasant. Phoenix necessitates you make a special journey to find something to film, lmao. The eBay seller got salty after I told him I didn't want the Air2S back and bought an Air 3 after he proved to me that it wasn't defective, so far as telling me "you will see you've made a mistake because there is no substitute for sensor size, people always think new is better." lmao ok bro! Air 3 smokes the Air 2S and it's not even a comparison, and your video proves it.

[@heyoBRAVO]

Lol, love the review and the dry humor throughout. Thanks for this video.

[@chrisharris_arizona]

Good thing you were only going at 30% power while testing the tracking out, don’t want to pull a hammy on a beach haha. Excellent video. I went from not even considering this drone with less than a 1” sensor to money burning a hole in my pocket. My bank account hates you (even though it’s priced well). My flying and video account thanks you.

[@alanswenson3481]

Excellent review. The 3x zoom is excellent. Your course is a great course. I got over 2 years ago and I still use it as a reference.

[@SkylightDrones]

Nice review! I also don’t think that the air 3 camera is actually “bad” or anything. I was unsure about getting the air 3 as a lot of people are complaining about the sensor size but after seeing the side by side comparison I think this is the drone I’m looking for…

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I agree. This is a great drone. I noticed that the low light performance is even better than my Mavic 3 pro.

[@s.o793]

Really?

[@Robbe1984]

One thing worth to mention is that since the 70 mm lens has an aperture of 2.8 the image is naturally darker. This means that if you slap on an nd 16 during specific lighting the 24 mm can look really good and the 70 mm can look too dark. They should compansate for that with the nd filters so that the 24 mm gets 16 while the 70 mm gets 8.

[@fluxcapacitor3273]

i think nd filter has different grading for each lens, they are not using same thick glass for the entire filter...hopefully..otherwise it'd be so lame.

[@useryggfdcc]

Today I read the mini3 Pro manual, active track is disabled if a ND filter is used!!!!! Any video over 30fps, active track is disabled. TIME TO REALLY READ THE DRONE MANUALS. Excellent review.

[@curtisellzey9884]

Great review, thank you! I pulled the trigger and ordered one today. I've been using a company-owned Mavic 2 Pro for the last 4 years. Wanted to get one of my own to use for fun and professional work. I feel like this has so many great features for the price point (and is within my budget) and for what I want to use it for. I really enjoyed flying and shooting on the Mavic 2 Pro but this looks even better in many aspects!

[@JasonSturgess]

Mini 3 pro would of been the better option for professional work. less restrictions and also 4k vertically ! This new drone only does it at 2.7k

[@JoshBirman]

So helpful! Thank you for this comparison!! Where did you film all the coastal, PNW looking footage?

[@liquidalloy]

Well I just upgraded from the mini 1 to the air 2s. I got the Air2S for $800, fly more combo, used once btw, and it included the hard case, landing pad and 128gb sd card. I can't complain about that. Massive savings there.

[@ndmoffline]

If there was no other drone content out there, it would still be enough just to watch your videos. On the spot as usual.

[@geekytechycool]

Dude I love how you make fun of yourself, I've bought your course as well, you're a great resource for the drone community

[@QuickAssTutorials]

thanks pal we'll talk soon then probably

[@cjw9979]

Cracking video, straight to the point, making one mistake though. The 48mp sensor, is a true 48 megapixel sensor. It has 48 million light gathering pixels, the only different is that it doesnt have a Bayer colour array, meaning there is more colour interpolation. In terms of pixels though, its 48mp. This is commonly misunderstood. The reason its this way is most people want 12mp, so in 12mp its a bayer format giving best colour performance, but in 48mp, which only a few want (unfortunately me being one) its in the quad bayer, meaning every colour pixels always has another of the same colour next to it. The reason the 48mp sensor doesnt look at nice as it should it due to the colour interpolation of quad bayer. Which leaves artefacts. Anyway, solid video. Still undecided though as have a Mini 3 Pro... Really want a 1 inch sensor with 30-40mp

[@DevenD9]

U tryna trick the drone was hilarious

[@rhn4710]

great, I was looking at it. Good to have some insight from you

[@ashleymerchant7898]

I hate watching your review videos because I'm immediately like "hey I should buy this!... Great breakdown!

[@aerobibs]

The active track tests were hilarious

[@Matthews_Media]

What do you think about the Air 3 vs the Mavic 3 Classic? Not considering the price because I can get a used Mavic 3 Classic for the same price as a new Air 3. The one thing I'm on the fence about is that the Mavic 3 has an adjustable aperture. I will be using a drone professionally but mostly for Real Estate. Is it a pain in the ass to always swap ND Filters to get the exposure right? Edit: Nevermind I watched another 5 seconds then you answered my question in the vid :D

[@Richuals]

He said I’m not running at full power 😂 love this channel!

[@barrettrothe1574]

But was breathless in a couple shots. I mean not sending bad vibes but was kinda hilarious in a drone review to hear "Guys this is only 20% of my full power."

[@Clemme]

Thanks for this review! by far the best on YT!

[@Johnnywestoz]

The best and most informative unbiased review I’ve seen so far and I’ve watched a ton of reviews lately. I’m weighing up a DJI mini 3 pro to the Air 3, I love aerial video photography and you have made it clear to my needs in photography and both these drones have such cool abilities it’s been hard to decide. so my next drone will be the Air 3. Thank you good sir and look forward to your next video. New sub here to. Cheers mate 👍😎

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Always superb content with humor mixed in. Great review! Thanks for your hard work!

[@dronezonewithradarrob8592]

I was waiting for your review to pop up thanks for the detail and info

[@B-Moye]

Really well done video. Super informative and also entertaining

[@jessem53403]

Thank you for the great comparison video! This is just what I needed to watch before making a buying decision.

[@JasonandRachelOlson]

if I could like this video 10 times I would... thank you! brilliant review. and I like your style.

[@green.weekends]

Definitely waiting for the Air 3S. Thanks for the review.

[@AustinBartunek]

We need a lightroom tutorial for how you edit your hyperlapses.

[@curtisellzey9884]

I'd be very interested in that as well!

[@stuartcranney2936]

Great review and I love your deadpan humour. Subscribed.

[@mavic2pro.]

AMAZING!!! Well done no extra BS. Thanks you for an amazing review

[@guidetheride2103]

Thanks Alex, always a straight talking review with a twist humour spice, but not only that, your footage is always great. Enough blowing sunshine …. A excellent review, lots of info and fast. Gotta take note of your thoughts on this stuff. 👏. Why was I happy with my A2S before watching this 🤔, I know, I love photography, gotta shake off that A3 drone envy somehow!!

[@AerialPixel]

The Air 3 has a stacked sensor, that's how low light is so much better. Great review!

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

All Digital image sensors are stacked. Go read a book.

[@AerialPixel]

@@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770 Someone doesn't understand CMOS sensors. There are 3 types: 1. Standard CMOS 2. BSI CMOS (Backside Illuminated) used in most of DJI's consumer sensors. 3. Stacked CMOS sensors Stacked CMOS chips take the BSI CMOS concept a step further. They place components in a similar arrangement, but the design also stacks the image signal processor and its ultra-fast DRAM memory into the same silicon. This makes readout speeds even faster.

[@coSTONEco]

BRO... Comedian!😍

[@Ethan7s]

Best place for great info with zero wasted time.

[@Joseph-ko2kl]

Freaking love your style Bro! Great content. Thanks.

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

OK, I love the real talk. I'm not into photography but I can hear your passion for it and I respect the passion and the knowledge. Thank you for this very insightful and very helpful video.

[@jackwbrazier]

The shots of you trying to flee from the drone gave me a good chuckle.

[@PhotoLogic-SightFlight]

You ROCK all the way! BTW, what’s TheCudder all about? AND I’d luv to take your course but, I’ve been a professional photographer coming up through consumer work to commercial work for 30+ years. I don’t think I’d be snoring in your class, just hearing you talk doesn’t put me to sleep. On the contrary I have keep pressing the “Back 5 sec.” button a lot. I guess that’s where QuickAss comes from. I’ll take a look at your course again. Life is constant lessons. Learning new things is being alive. Unless you’re on a tropical beach.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

the battery hub rules just got this unit to add to my mav 3 pros and mini 3 pro gave away mav2 and air 2s to make room

[@bigmac183]

Good humor and great content!!

[@Virksomhedsvideo]

Love your concent, informative and fun!

[@geertschoonbeek1779]

I was thinking about that too. Hope DJI is considering an Upgraded Mavic 3 Classic, two cams AND UNDER 900 GRAMS! Of course O4

[@Lil-JensStudio]

17:26 "Meth house lens" - funniest line in a drone review video on KZbin!

[@DavidSumner]

thanks for the for the info bro. your videos a tutorials are by far the best.

[@squidward3333]

I have the Air 2S. I just wish they would update the firmware and provide a nice crop for social media content 9:16. Also- I really need to learn hyperlapse. Looks great!

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Great job. I just got my Air 3 with my tax return. I’m thrilled with it and I’ve only had it a few days. Outstanding drone.

[@jpbredenkamp5091]

Love your videos man!

[@MattyDCCollins]

Thanks for doing this low light comparison buddy, it was mad entertaining and I was not expecting noticeable video noise performance in the Air 3! The more you know :)))

[@AppleShortss]

Wow! I order the air 3 and I have the mini maverick pro. I watched many videos on the Air 3. This one video explains more than all the other videos I watched. thank you for the information. Yes now I subscribed to your channel. Awesome 👏

[@zapsizzle]

One of the most low key funniest dudes in the tech youtube space.

[@davidbrohede]

This is the place to be for credible reviews. Thank you! 👍

[@martinambler3774]

Thank you for your concise information along with your humour. 👏👏

[@timothymmope6208]

I've been waiting for you to review this 🎉❤

[@grzegorzkrajewski1095]

Please check in the future how compares Mavic 3 Classic 5.4 K clip cropped to the field of view of Air 3 70mm 4K clip. That could be interesting. Maybe M3 Classic is better choice?

[@dragos495]

Cracked up at the beach running/jumping part! Hilarious! Looks cool, ill keep my mini3 pro.

[@rylanthreinen]

best review on planet earth. subbed

[@BryantAvant]

Thank you for this video. I’ve fallen in love with droning with my first drone, The Air 2. But it’s night sight is terrible. You’ve convinced me to get the Air 3.

[@Tabuk___888]

Thanks a lot ,, wonderful video and the useful comparison. I have a Mini 3 Pro and I use it to capture vertical video for social media all time . I am a little worried that when I switched to the Air 3 am going to lose the quality of the video the Mini 3 Pro captures with the full sensor, unlike the Air 3. Do you think there will be a difference in quality Between 2.7K and 4K, for example, when Instagram does compression?

[@GlorifyLife]

What do you think Air 3 or Mavic 3 classic? Thank you

[@RyanRhodes90]

God your videos are a work of genius. No one else like you in any format. It’s like Monty Python’s 6th and youngest child wanted to rebel and become an influencer but still had a lot of subconscious daddy issues and tried to make him proud.

[@corentindockx]

At 3:50 we can see that there also is a big difference in the detail of the illuminated letters. Has anyone seen that as well? Might be due to the aperture? Or the actual digital work behind? I wonder why he didn’t speak about it.

[@MathewTrent]

Great review Alex!

[@QuickAssTutorials]

Hey Mathew

[@BampFilm]

Really love the review mate... I think the sound of the Air3 not being so high pitched is actually a slight advantage

[@Investmentsunlimited]

Does the Air 3 have cruise control like the Mavic 3? Not just hyperlapse cruise, but just cruise without the hyperlapse?

[@glund01]

I'm also curious about this

[@QuickAssTutorials]

I’m not sure about regular flying I haven’t needed to check, but cruise control is there for hyperlapse

[@QuickAssTutorials]

I’m not sure about regular flying I haven’t needed to check, but cruise control is there for hyperlapse