DJI Mavic 3 Without the Hype - Why So Expensive? Is This Drone Worth It? Drone News 2021

[@JeffSibelius]

I've gone through all the chatter and hype on the new DJI Mavic 3, and I'd like to offer a rational, level-headed discussion where I review the specs, features and prices for this drone, and help you decide if the DJI Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Fly More Combo or DJI Mavic 3 Cine is right for you - or, if you should stick with something like the DJI Mavic Air 2 or Mavic Air 2S.

[@sdhomeguide6343]

Finally an honest review not a thinly veiled advertisement.

[@JeffSibelius]

Thank you! Hey, I've got affiliate links in my videos, but I don't think anyone could rationally accuse me of being a promoter instead of a reviewer LOL.

[@kimtyson7908]

Another well thought out and presented video. Thanks for being honest and for providing factual information that helps us make an informed decision. I agree, it's too much (in any flavor). Add to that the fact that the US government is not DJI friendly and the fact that it's not ready for prime time, and it's an easy "no thanks" for me.

[@JeffSibelius]

well said. I can forgive the fact that it's being released without all its advertised features. But they've had 3 years to get this drone right, and then to sell it before it's ready for such a huge price increase . . . that's a problem.

[@davidwalker2402]

“Wife” only thing I have to worry about the wife is, if I die and she sells my toys for the price I told her I bought them for 😂

[@JeffSibelius]

Very true!!!! Maybe you could write something in the will that says "if you sell off my drones, here's what you should ask for them"😀

[@JoshVaughnPhotography]

It’s good to see that I’m not the only one who thinks this drone isn’t a big enough leap to justify the huge cost.

[@JeffSibelius]

I was kinda thinking the same thing when I published this, Josh. The general consensus seems to be that people agree with us on this one.

[@fergnjude]

I will stick with my MA2 it does what I want and need, the Mavic 3 is way way way overpriced for my budget and I would think for the majority of hobbyists, DJI has got far to greedy.

[@JeffSibelius]

they haven't announced the prices for the new controller or batteries yet. I bet the controller will be $999 and the batteries will be $300 each. I think a lot of people who have the M2P are going to keep what they've got.

[@edw9270]

Jeff, I totally agree with you. Don’t forget most of MAVIC 3 special features are only coming out in Jan 2022 in firmware updates(not nice DJI). So I too am going to wait for a while before I buy. In Canadian money it is way more expensive. Thanks for your honest input. All The Best! Ed W. From Nova Scotia, Canada

[@JeffSibelius]

Thx, Ed. Yeah, DJI wanted this drone out before Christmas so they really sold it before it was done. I can get that, the holidays are so important. But it's a shame you have to wait 2 months to get the features that may be important for you.

[@matthewgilmore8751]

Hi Jeff I started with Dji Phantom 3 standard around May 2016 then after 2 years moved on to the Phantom 4 pro v2 this was a really good drone and now I fly Air 2s and Evo 2 pro 6k . The Autel evo 2 pro gives me by far much better video & image quality , dont get me wrong the Air 2s is a really good drone but for me Autel evo 2 pro has better quality. As you know both drones have a 1" sensor. I am holding off buying Marvic 3 Because Sometime next year Evo 3 will be out, am in no rush I can wait to see what it offers. Best wishes Matt G.

[@JeffSibelius]

Hi Matt - I haven't heard anything on the Evo 3 - if it comes out next year, I'm almost frightened to see what it will cost. The Autel drones tend to come in a little higher than the DJI drone, and I'm hoping that doesn't happen again after this massive price increase for the M3.

[@jeffteroller6796]

Excellent review Jeff! This drone seems to be DJI's departure from reality into the world of pure hype with a drone that wasn't ready for the market. It would have been feature packed except the firmware isn't ready.....It could have had some really exciting capabilities with the twin camera configuration if the tele camera was controllable, produced RAW, etc. They delivered 5.1K because it's preferred over 6K? I purchased a Mavic 3 partly because I already found a home for my 4th DJI drone. Unless that firmware update in January is a substantial update in capabilities, including greater control of the tele camera, I may be looking for a new home for my 5th and last DJI product.

[@JeffSibelius]

Yeah, I get they wanted this out before Christmas, but they've had three YEARS to figure this stuff out. I will say this, though; DJI is very good at putting out firmware updates to upgrade their drones. So I'm hopeful they will improve the quality and capability of the second camera and the smart modes. But what about waypoints? I'd like to see that feature added too. The 5.1K I don't get. It's even slightly less than the Air 2S, not actually 16x9? As Brian on Family Guy says, "what the hell???" I would have liked to see 6K with that big 4/3 sensor. But the real killer for me is that it doesn't work with the existing Smart Controller. I really need that screen on the Smart Controller, so that means if I want the base drone, I'll have to spend $3400 plus tax - and I only have one battery. That's a hard pill to swallow.

[@jeffteroller6796]

@@JeffSibelius My Mavic 3 arrived 2 days ago and my initial impression is that there is a lot for them to fix. Great marketing, ok/good drone, over-hyped and over-priced. The good first....4/3 sensor main camera performance is a noticeable improvement. Extended gimble range is an added benefit. Speed, range, flight stability in moderate winds, extended flight time, and obstacle avoidance are superior. Very impressive carry bag and excellent portability. Now the issues so far....we all know about the firmware issues, but the DJI FLY App seems like a big step backwards from the Go App. We have lost the ability to color correct or otherwise apply color 'themes' or styles to photographs (ie black and white, old film color palette, or even dynamic or exaggerated palettes, etc). It seems they are pushing this control to post processing? Telephoto camera/lens seems to be a gimmick. Great idea, poorly executed. What good is the telephoto camera if you can't use the image (image quality, control, and no RAW format)? The main camera is impressive. The telephoto camera/lens is a toy. In the current form, assuming the big firmware update fixes some of this, I would call this drone overpriced, rushed, and good enough for many pro-sumers. If I had a Mavic 2 Pro or a 2S, I would hold for the Mavic 4 / Mavic 3 fix. I'm contemplating returning my Mavic 3, but I want to give it a little more time to see if I'm missing something?

[@JeffSibelius]

​@@jeffteroller6796 Excellent feedback, Jeff. I appreciated your thoughts on the Fly app in particular - it's been awhile since DJI released a drone that used Go 4, so people forgot what it offered that Fly does not. I think they have improved the Fly app quite a bit, but the bottom line is that it doesn't allow camera settings, it doesn't have waypoints and its onscreen warning display of obstacles make it a sub par app. I will say this for DJI - the company is very good about releasing firmware updates and adding value to its new drones. I fully expect the firmware update in January will deliver much of what is missing - Active Track, etc. I don't anticipate they will do much with the second camera any time soon. I could be wrong but I really don't. Over the past several drones, DJI has added features which sound great, but when you get into using them, they are limited. The Mavic 2 Pro had omnidirectional OA, but the side OA only worked in a few limited modes - so it didn't really have omnidirectional OA that you could use in most situations where you fly. The Air 2S had zoom, but not for still photos or 5.4K video. It had MasterShots, but only at 1080P. It had APAS, but it really didn't - the drone would stop for an obstacle, but in many cases would not work its way around the obstacle - that's not APAS. And the Mavic 3 has a second camera, but it's got a half inch sensor and only shoots in auto mode. We shall see. Hey, would you do me a favor? Would you shoot some short clips (10-15 seconds) at 5.1K resolution for me? I really want to see how much impact that 4/3 sensor has on image quality. If you could do that and put them some place where they could be downloaded, it would be a huge help for me!

[@devin_leary]

I'm with you 10000% on getting the Mavic 3 and not the fly more combo. Mine is arriving Thursday and honestly should be the last thing I buy for a while for my business. It's my first year up and I've been spending spending spending. I got it because right now I have the Mavic Air 2 but when I color grade, I see it fall apart. So the mavic 3 makes sense for me. Trying to get into more real estate videos. If I get into that market as well, I'll upgrade to the cine. (I own a video production company that mainly does wedding films right now)

[@JeffSibelius]

I think that, based on what you describe, the Mavic 3 would be a good choice - as long as you can see raw footage first to really judge the quality.

[@jasonl3445]

I just bought the mavic 3 for real estate photography / video work. It will be my first drone I've ever had. Now I'm questioning if I should return it and get the air s2 and put the extra money back in my savings

[@shsechas]

I don't do real estate. I just fly for fun, but for a first drone. Way to much money. If no hassle to return then that MA2 is a consideration. Good luck.

[@JeffSibelius]

Great post, Jason. It's a tough question. I honestly can't answer it because I haven't seen any Mavic 3 raw footage. I will tell you this: I shot with the Typhoon H and Phantom 4 Pro for construction photography and finished building products for a few years, and never had a complaint about the quality. And I'd put the Mavic Air 2 / 2S up against those in most cases. However, if you're buying for business purposes, having the best quality available when you buy makes sense. Keep watching for other reviewers to post raw footage that you can download, and take a very critical look at the quality. I've put Air 2S video up for people to download on other videos if you want to see the quality you get from that drone.

[@jasonl3445]

@@JeffSibelius I appreciate your input :). I'm planning on keeping it will be good for my business to have a drone of that caliber. And the image quality and the drone itself will be relevant for years down the road. Just the price hurts a bit lol. Keep on keeping on!

[@EzzaLeo]

I completely agree. I was all set to upgrade my Air 2 to this, but then the price came out and I'm now uncertain whether it's worth it; not least because DxO RAW now exists and helps with the one thing I wish I could improve on (i.e. Low light graininess). I am looking forward to seeing photo comparisons before making a final decision. But at this point in time, I suspect I'll wait for the Air 3 or even Mini 3, given my core use case is travel photography.

[@JeffSibelius]

I'm hoping that some people offer downloads of raw pictures and videos from the Mavic 3 so we can really see what we get from the new sensor. There's no rush to get this thing, so we have all the time in the world to check this drone out thoroughly

[@johnmusgrave4105]

DJI need to be selling the base drone with the RC Pro controller for the price that they're asking. I agree that the combo is trying to pull the wool over our eyes. Do the maths and it's not worth the extra. Why is the RC Pro only available with the Cine version?

[@JeffSibelius]

I think the new RC will ultimately be sold as a separate item - it would be nice if they bundled it with the Mavic 3 to bring down the price a little. $1200 is the rumored price for that thing, and it's just too expensive.

[@ddr5138]

This puts it in the Inspire category for me: something that's no doubt great but the price is just too steep for my amateur recreational usage. I think I'll just get a couple more batteries for my Air 2 and just use that until it won't go anymore. It's been great so far. Good overview though.

[@JeffSibelius]

I think that's a wise decision. The Air 2 is a tremendous drone. When I went on vacation this year, I had a lot of drones to choose from. I chose to use the Air 2 because of its reliability and video quality and it was so small and convenient to take with us.

[@SkonrokkenTV]

Crazy prices. So not sure I'll upgrade from Mavic 2 pro...but 4/3rds sensor may be worth it. For better low light. The Cine version is obviously only for those who need prores 422. Inspire users who want something smaller. It will really depend on the footage at the end of the day. Mavic 2 pro footage was a bit soft, but colors were great. Really low light was pretty bad. Lots of noise at high isos. Talking about shooting at night with a fireplace. Will probably upgrade, but will wait awhile until firmware etc are in place. And I've saved up the cough 3750 usd they want for it in Europe. Remember we have 25% VAT taxes here.

[@JeffSibelius]

Oh, I forgot the VAT tax . . . that's really awful. You're describing the quandary so many of us are facing. We see a legitimate upgrade with the sensor, but the price really pushes people away. If they'd released this drone at $1800, I think a LOT more people would already have it on order. Especially if they hadn't obsoleted the SC in the process.

[@4-6-3DP]

Jeff! Missed you here on KZbin. I’m hanging on to my Air 2s. I love it, and the new model is just to pricey for this amateur flyer

[@JeffSibelius]

Thanks, Mike! I think you're echoing the sentiments of a lot of people. And the same thing happened when the Mavic 2 Pro came out. A lot of people wanted it but just couldn't go along with a $1600 price tag. Now, three years later, the new drone is $600 MORE than the too-expensive drone from before. And $900 more if you look at the Fly More combos. That's almost a 40% price jump in three years . . .

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Out of my price range ! I think the Air 2S will be my next drone.

[@JeffSibelius]

Hey Andre - Believe it or not, I'm not yet convinced that the Air 2S is worth the extra $ over the Air 2! I really want the Mavic 3 because of that 4/3 sensor, but the price really makes it hard to pull the trigger - especially if I have to buy a new controller as well.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

@@JeffSibelius Interesting, I really loved the DCIne footage you sent me from the Air 2S. Humm

[@JeffSibelius]

@@WORTHITORNOT I know, right? It's been a back and forth for me . . .the air 2s has a lot of compromises to it that I don't like, and I think the sync with the air 2 is a little bit better than with the Air 2S. I think next weekend I'm going to go out and really put these drones thru their paces and make my mind up on that. Given the price of the Mavic 3, I think a lot of people are going to be looking at the Air 2 and Air 2S, so that might be good info to put out there.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

@@JeffSibelius That would be a perfect video ! It would really help me make up my mind

[@ssb73q]

Hi Worth, for daylight flying the Mavic Air 2 is a superior drone compared to the Air 2s. It has better APAS, longer flight time, has HDR and is lower cost than the Air 2s.

[@sudburydrone466]

The wife factor. Very good tip 😵‍💫👍👍✌️

[@JeffSibelius]

LOL OK, true story. I was looking for another b-roll clip to use in this video (the angry faces when I talked about prices). And I stumbled across that one - "angry wife catches her husband cheating and confronts him". I knew I had to use that clip, it was just too funny. So I added the line about the wife finding out how much it cost to the script. I think it was a good add - one that a lot of guys will be able to relate to!

[@ajalvarez1387]

Interesting video! In my opinion DJi Could Of sell just the Drone M3 it’s self!! Pretty much everybody got the controller or the the smart controller from the previous Dji Drones!!!

[@JeffSibelius]

If they did that, I'd buy one. But unfortunately, I don't think the Mavic 3 will work with previous Mavics' controllers. That's just a killer when you consider the Smart Controller - $750 for the old version. I heard somewhere the new smart controller is $1200. That's just too much for many people, especially when the Air 2 / Air 2S do so well.

[@paulwood7798]

Could not have put it better Jeff. We have had nearly 500 calls about the mavic 3 over the week end and two confirmed sales of the base version. Overwhelmingly our customers have blasted dji over the price and here in the uk it is still not clear if this drone gets a ce sticker. Not impressed at all and again this tech they offer is not anything new. As I said before dji are ripping off its customers who seem only to willing to defend them. Yes its probably the best commercially available drone but its cost is ridiculous for what it is.

[@JeffSibelius]

Hi Paul - that's shocking .. . 500 calls, 2 sales. It's just a lot of money. I really have to see the output from this drone is THAT much better than what else is available. There are good drones with good cameras available for a lot less - hell, I shot project videos for the board of directors for General Motors - and I was flying a Phantom 4 Pro and Typhoon H. I'm wondering if this is the situation that will cause consumers to really react and speak out to that.

[@shsechas]

I've watched all the other reviews and this one brought so many other important things to think about. The Mavic 3 is an awesome drone. Just before you spend the big bucks. Do you really need it.

[@JeffSibelius]

Thx Chas . . . three years ago I thought the same things about the Mavic 2 Pro that I'm thinking of the Mavic 3 Pro. It has great potential but it's simply too expensive. I never did buy the Mavic 2 Pro but I thought about it many times.

[@FIatfoot]

I would love to grab this as it does seem like a legitimate upgrade over my Mavic Air 2. That said, is it worth the $1200-2000 extra for the upgraded features? Not to me, as a hobbyist. MA2 is enough for me and maybe MA3 will bring better features at a more reasonable price than what's being asked here, hopefully around that $1000 mark for the bundle. So, for now I'm holding off!

[@JeffSibelius]

That's really the ultimate question on this drone . . . it's better, but is it THAT much better to justify the price.

[@flywrightdrones]

I agree, I’m disappointed in the end result. It’s price gouging by DJI. I thought at the very least we’d get a new controller with a LCD screen. I did a video on it as well, I’m skipping it!

[@JeffSibelius]

Watched your video - you did a good job of really getting into the price differences with this new drone. Pretty staggering! I like the idea of the LCD screen on the controller, hadn't considered that. I think that's going to be the generic controller for a long time to come, unfortunately - help them sell more Smart Controllers. LOL

[@flywrightdrones]

@@JeffSibelius Thank you sir, love your channel.

[@Altair885]

I'll wait a while and see what the competition respond with. Bet by next summer there will be something almost as good for less than half the money as usual.

[@JeffSibelius]

I'm hoping it goes that way, but I'm not hopeful, unfortunately. Look at the prices on the Evo II. If Autel comes out with an Evo III, I'm betting it will be even more expensive.

[@Altair885]

@@JeffSibelius You are probably right regarding anything Autel launch, but then Autel are targeting very specific customers. I'm thinking more about companies like Fimi and Hubsan who lean towards the budget end of the market. Sure I know their drones are normally missing a few of the features of the DJI products, and they may be slightly inferior on some of the specifications, but they usually offer something comparable for a lot less money 💸. From my own perspective, as long as it goes up and takes good quality videos and pictures I'm not bothered if it's missing a few sensors or other features, if they can make it fly roughly the same length of time and give it similar range then I think I'd rather save the money, plus I wouldn't be quite as worried about losing it! 😬

[@JeffSibelius]

@@Altair885 The Fimis and Hubsans will probably always be cheaper, for sure. And DJI has left them a big price space to target with their upgrades as well. What we really lack is quality competition as much as price competition. Fimi, Parrot and Hubsan doesn't compete in terms of quality. Skydio doesn't really compete - it's a completely different drone that serves a different purpose. Yuneec is dead. Autel is the closest we have in terms of quality competition, but their prices don't do us any favors.

[@Altair885]

@@JeffSibelius Yes, agreed. What would be really nice would be if you could buy all the parts to build your own, like you can with the freestyle and racing drones. Flight controllers, motors, chassis, sensors and different camera/gimbal packages, and all that good stuff. I'd rather spend a decent load of cash on all the parts I do want, rather than on a load that I don't really need. Although I will say regarding quality, I've been using a Fimi x8 se 2020 version for about a year now non stop, apart from the camera tilt issue which is now resolved it's been very reliable and satisfactory! Camera could be a bit better on occasion but there's not really any noticeable difference between the images from my Fimi and my friends MA2. Flight wise though it's perfect.

[@gbhummel]

Good reasoning! With those price points it seems like DJI is abandoning the hobby/casual photographer and videographer market with this model. They made the decision easy for us as the cost of the new features are hard to justify. They increased the capabilities by maybe 30-35% and the price point by over 50%++ on what was already a premium expense. DJI might be reading the writing on the wall with governments over-regulating the hobbyist out of the market. The 3 targets the pro’s that will pay a big price for hard to notice video improvements. Time to buy new batteries for the Mavic Pro 2 or Mavic Air 2s!

[@JeffSibelius]

You may be right. I think another part of it is, there is no real competition for this type of drone so DJI can simply jack up the price to whatever they want. It's a "take it or leave it" attitude. From the comments I'm seeing here and on a lot of other videos, a lot of people are going to leave it.

[@ssb73q]

Hi Jeff, DJI didn't tell their customers that the Mavic 3 is missing a number of features that won't be supplied until next year. Significant is that the Mavic 3 was supposed to have a mechanical shutter, it doesn't. Seems DJI is taking a page out of Hubsan's playbook. One Mavic 3 review shows that the flight time is much shorter than spec. DJI had three years to get this drone right. Does anyone remember the Ford Edsel, a car that nobody wanted? I think that DJI with its outrageous pricing of The Mavic 3 has done themselves in, sales will falter. I am happy with my Autel EVO ll Pro and definitely won't be buying the Mavic 3 at current prices.

[@JeffSibelius]

Some of the features won't be available until January, you're correct. I get that DJI wanted this thing on store shelves before Christmas, so they released it before it was ready. It's a shame though, because people who want those features don't know how good they'll be until then. APAS was dumbed down from the Air 2 to the Air 2S. Will that be improved? Did they do anything like this with Active Track or the other flight modes? This drone should have a mechanical shutter. That's more important than the 2nd camera, IMHO, if they want this to be considered a prosumer drone.

[@markvandenberg4606]

The secondary camera being such a dud is what prompted me to cancel my order. That sensor would have been fine had DJI put a stellar 80mm-equivalent lens in front of it and called it a day. Even the 7X footage (which is that camera’s OPTICAL focal length) from DJI’s own promotional materials looks soft to my eye.

[@JeffSibelius]

Yep, I agree. I was disappointed with what came out of the second camera. I would rather them put in an even larger sensor or shoot at 6K or 8K video than add the gimmick second camera.

[@markvandenberg4606]

@@JeffSibelius Yes, this experiment (for lack of a better word) proves that APS-C is possible.

[@JeffSibelius]

@@markvandenberg4606 If this is going to be a pro drone or a prosumer drone, the emphasis should be on a pro camera and not a gimmicky one.

[@markvandenberg4606]

@@JeffSibelius Agreed!

[@InteractiveDNA]

Image quality does not make contents better. What matters is the customers and what they thing right now if you do this for a business. Investing in something for the price today is just crazy when there are so many great drones for a fraction of the price. There is a HUGE difference between Needing and Wanting something.

[@JeffSibelius]

Yep, I hear you. I'm confident that, based on my experience with different sensors on handheld cameras, I will be able to see the difference in an image from a 4/3 sensor and a 1" sensor . . . image quality is a big motivator for me. But at what point does a person have to say "that improvement isn't cost-justified"? I think DJI is losing a lot of sales for this reason. Of course, they're raking in more money on each sale because of the high price tag.

[@fishingandflyingwithtolley459]

I have the air 2 and the air 2 S they are great, more than what I need for making memories this is a hobby for me that I enjoy, when posting on social media it's rendered down to 1080 p anyway. The cost of the mavic 3 is just not justified for the average hobbyist, no I won't be buying it

[@ShawnStevensNZ]

I'm waiting, I have an Air 2s , mini 2 and the FPV , plus an Phantom 4 i'm going to setup as a fishing drone, but I may sell the FPV and the Air2s if the M3 is alot better in low light and takes better images, but if like many images can be tweaked in PS to look as good or similar I will just sell the FPV and my Sony A73 and just update my camera body instead

[@JeffSibelius]

Yeah, I agree with you. I really need to see what the Mavic 3 puts out and compare it to the Air 2S and Air 2 - and the Phantom 4 Pro as well. I really wish I could get one of the Mavic 3s just so I could do comparison flights and set up raw footage for people to download and compare. Because, in the final analysis, that's the key. Everything else is ancillary to image quality when it comes to determining the value of the Mavic 3.

[@mrredMavicair]

For the average Joe this is to much money 💰, if you have a dji drone it's not any different if you just post up to KZbin.

[@JeffSibelius]

It's pretty rich, for sure. I think you're right, posting on KZbin tends to leach out a lot of the enhanced quality you get from the super drones. I'm still considering this drone for commercial usage, and because several of my drones are older - but the price and the lack of compatibility with the Smart Controller has me second guessing it as well.

[@dwhite9761]

Just to make everyone aware that DJI Care Coupons and DJI Accessories Coupon can't be used on the Mavic 3 or it's accessories. Very stingy by DJI ,and needless to say I won't be purchasing. Such a disappointment.

[@JeffSibelius]

Interesting, I didn't know that.

[@handoromper7987]

Sounds like your a little bitter that your not in the club of freebies? I'm buying the Mavic 3 Cini

[@JeffSibelius]

Bitter? not at all. It's frustrating that in many cases, the people who get the freebies before release date don't use the opportunity to look at the drones critically, but instead release fanboyish advertisements instead. But I can't blame DJI for doing it - there is a lot to pick apart with this drone . . . why send it to someone who will be honest and pick it apart? Sounds like you're a little bit of a fanboy yourself, Hando.

[@Jozamendo]

Blame the (Phoebus cartel ) for the obsolete changes to technology, applianced, cars mechanical stuff . Everything nowadays is not built to last. ,🤫

[@markim5087]

The sun ? Lol WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT lol.. A sun cartel ? You could remove the E & at least then it would be fear !!! Either maybe you’ve watched too much Greek mythology

[@edg7636]

All the lead-up hype about a mechanical shutter and Tadaaa!...no mechanical shutter:-/ No sale at that price DJI

[@JeffSibelius]

Was that a feature a lot of people predicted would be included? They could do it with the P4P - the Mavic 3 should have it.

[@edg7636]

@@JeffSibelius it was certainly was speculated and what peaked my interest for a compact drone especially with a 46min flight time. But alas, and like you mentioned DJI Fly app? these are expensive questions.

[@JeffSibelius]

@@edg7636 They are - I think with the MA2, DJI over delivered. With the M3, DJI under delivered and overcharged.

[@TheDronzDr]

I will stick with my Mavic 2 Zoom. DJI have out price them self and not counting the FAA with there bullshit.

[@JeffSibelius]

LOL yeah the FAA is always out there . . . the consensus I'm hearing in the comments so far is that people are suffering sticker shock with the Mavic 3. I'm glad it's not just me!

[@madbren]

In my honest opinion this is a way overpriced drone as for the cini deffinatly not for the hobbiest

[@JeffSibelius]

I was honestly shocked by the price, even for the base model. It's just a huge price jump from the Mavic 2 Pro.

[@fuckyouripoffpricks]

What a pointless video...you are just reading of spec sheet...truth is it cant do anything it says ,updates in jan next year with no guarantee ,flight times are poor...why buy it?

[@JeffSibelius]

Nonsense. The last half of the video was a discussion on the features, specs and pricing - this goes well beyond just reading specs. I try to raise some thoughts and issues that people may not have considered, and won't be addressed in many of the videos from people who were handed the drone.