DJI Air 3 Range Test In-Depth | How Far Will it Go!? The Real Deal

[@russellcanderson]

Literally everyone who watches your videos already knows you are going to push the drone past the point where lesser men would lose their nerve. All the while ignoring the warning beeps emanating from the controller. Well done Brother!

[@hankhill4542]

Easy to do when the equipment he tests is free

[@DustinDunnill]

Meh...this was the first demo from DJI which I explained in the video. No, it's not "easy" regardless. Try watching next time? 🍻

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

​@@hankhill4542Dustin said in the video this is his first time receiving a drone from DJI. He notes this in past vids as well. DJI doesn't just send anyone a drone to test. You have to build your channel and your following which takes time (time=$) money and good equipment plus editing ain't easy imo, He may not have paid for the A3, it wasn't free he's earned it imo.

[@matickovac913]

If Jellausy burn, everything would be red.

[@hankhill4542]

@@matickovac913 I said what I said, get over it

[@lancealbon46]

Dustin Dunnill - Drone Range Tests: 1. DJI Mavic 3 - 8.956 miles / 14.413 km 2. DJI Air 3 - 7.753 miles / 12.478 km 3. DJI Mini 3 Pro - 6.676 miles 10.744 km 4. DJI Mavic 2 Pro - 6.091 miles / 9.803 km 5. Autel EVO 2 - 5.433 miles / 8.744 km 6. FIMI X8SE 2020 Edition - 5.312 miles / 8.549 km 7. DJI Mavic Air 2 - 4.948 miles / 7.964 km 8. DJI FPV Drone - 4.356 miles / 7.010 km 9. V-Copter Falcon - 4.355 miles / 7.009 km 10. DJI Air 2S - 4.199 miles / 6.758 km 11. DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Light Urban) - 3.618 miles / 5.822 km 12. Autel EVO - 3.498 miles / 5.629 km 13. DJI Mini - 3.426 miles / 5.514 km 14. DJI Mavic Pro + Parabolic - 3.173 miles / 5.107 km 15. DJI Mavic Pro - 2.938 miles / 4.729 km 16. DJI Mavic Air - 2.863 miles / 4.608 km 17. DJI Mini 2 - 2.850 miles / 4.587 km 18. Parrot ANAFI - 2.200 miles / 3.541 km 19. DJI Phantom 4 Pro - 2.105 miles / 3.388 km 20. DJI Spark + Parabolic - 2.076 miles / 3.341 km 21. DJI Mavic Air (Urban Range) - 1.944 miles / 3.128 km 22. DJI Spark + OTG Cable - 1.884 miles / 3.031 km 23. Skydio 2 - 1.039 miles / 1.673 km

[@deeper4cheaper128]

Miles = feet, oops.

[@lancealbon46]

@@deeper4cheaper128 1 mile = 5280 feet = 1.609 kilometers

[@ALTN8NRG]

Honestly, your range tests are a big determining factor for buying. Positive controllability at distance show’s the aircraft’s reliability. Big thumbs up for your reviews and test flights.

[@Brandon-mo8np]

The range test all drone enthusias was waiting for. Nothing against any other youtuber that does range tests but yours are always the best out of all of them. It's straight to the point and kept on the same topic throughout the flight no jibber jabber about adds and nonsense no one cares about. Thank you again for an amazing range test! I have the Mavic 3 Pro and fly about once a week or so

[@ChaosMarine9118]

Just got myself the Air 3 after MUCH deliberation and research… If I had seen this video sooner this would’ve absolutely sold me on it. First drone I bought for myself was the original Mavic Air. Now being on the Air 3 I feel like I’m flying with true freedom and it’s glorious. GREAT test!! I’m sure there are a lot of folks out there who will be making their purchasing decisions based on this video. Well done!!

[@Icantdrive55]

Congratulations for getting on DJI’s radar. It’s about time you got noticed! Your reviews are always top notch and honest and no one goes as in depth as you do making multiple videos on different aspects and capabilities. Great flight and review as always. Not a nail biter like some of your flights that you had to go down to 0% but great flight just the same. I did see it wanted to go down at the very end and you had to fly it the last couple of hundred feet. That is one thing that DJI has maintained all along is the ability to push up when the battery is low and the craft is trying to auto land. Even the original mavic pro which I still fly has this feature. Great job Dustin and DJI!!!

[@dejaesharp]

Hope you guys are safe buddy. I haven't been on your Channel for a while, but when I hear Hawaii, you the only thing I know about that place. God speed❤

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks man. We are all good 👍🍻

[@sydneyvrana]

Nice drone. Loved a lot of your past videos Dustin. Especially the thrilling Mavic 3 range one flight from Hawaii and also your Mini 3 range one from this past winter as well as many others. Thank you. I've done many range tests and videos myself. I haven't published any of them on KZbin yet since I'm a musician and will make a Nomad RV traveller channel and also a drone flyer channel in the future. I have the Mini 3 Pro and the Mavic 3. I bought the Mini 3 Pro in August 2022 and the Mavic 3 this past December 2022. I maxed my range in a nice open countryside high plateau area near here north of Montreal Quebec last May 22nd. My Mini 3 Pro got to 10.218 Kilometers (33,525 feet, 6.349 miles) launched at 100 % and finally landed at 4 % during the auto landing feature with my RCN1 controller. My Mavic 3 is incomparable however! Great with my RC Pro controller now which had some signal issues last December but now has great solid signal even from very far away at 10 Kilometers! Always mostly 5 or 4 white bars and rare yellow bars, very very rare red ones! 🙏😊The red and yellow bars occur a lot more often however with my Mini 3 pro. 😢 My max distance with my amazing Mavic 3 was at 13.163 kilometers (Wow incredible and insane) but being so scared I landed it 2 kilometers before arriving when the auto landing function started at 9 %. I could have perhaps got it back to me at 1% flying it down to the last ounce during the auto landing but was cautious and too scared about damaging my expensive Mavic 3. I found a good spot and used the "Find my drone" feature! Great! The drone was in perfect condition. My most perfect flight to date however was last July 27th reaching 12.026 kilometers away (7.472 miles, 39,455 feet) WOW! Could have gone further (perhaps even 13 Kilometers and get it back to me?). It got back to above me at 17 % so I'm getting less stressed as I am cautious! I always use and check the Windy app, UAV app, my great Airdata app and other weather apps.I always check all the elements thoroughly and only do my range tests in exceptionally low wind. I usually start my auto return to home at 60% if flying against the wind on my way back and sometime at 55 or max 50 % if my drone is flying with the wind on the way back. While flying I calculate my percentage every 1,000 meters Great if using only 3 or 4 % every 1,000 meters! Not so good good when calculating 5-7 % per 1,000 meters! Obviously when fighting the wind it's flying slower, angling around on the compass icon and more percentage usage. etc. Also I rewatch my videos and calculate all the numbers after my flights on my amazing Airdata app which I paid for to have my account as well as on my DJI Fly app flight logs which precisely play back all my flights! So far due, to my meticulous calculations I have had no crashes nor loss! I did crash and broke my Mini 3 Pro only once last August 2022 on my 2nd or 3rd flight as a beginner and thankfully DJI sent me a new Mini 3 pro last August and since that incident I'm extremely cautious and have now flown 152 flights since then very well! I'm also into so many features such as Waypoints, Hyperlapse, Slo motion, cinematic gain settings for better cinematic flight videos, good videography, photography and so on! I've been getting better at all the many other features ie. Night Flying and all the others etc..Lots there to keep learning and improving! I will make a drone KZbin channel soon since I have tons of videos and video creations. Love it! Yes the DJI Air 3 seems great as well as the new Ocusync 4.0 and would really love to have it too but have to watch my budget. The main thing is that I'm super happy with my Mavic 3 and my Mini 3 Pro. My next investment which I wish for will be getting into FPV flying with the Avata, the Goggles and Motion controller and improving FPV flying skills as well. Have a great day Dustin.

[@alberteyde8024]

I cant believe you made me wait like 10 days for the range test. Your killing me Dustin. Great vid!!!

[@joeamericauavfordav1096]

I am a Air 2S supporter all day. The Battery life and O4 together make it hard to resist but for me I think the Air 2S with its 1 inch sensor will keep me happy for now. Beautiful flight. Thanks for sharing.

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

Epic Range test Dusti!! I remember watching you RT the M3 and you made it all the way to the Ocean i think 9+ miles, thats insane! I watched this on my big TV 👌 You timed your RTH perfect, well done man!

[@BearNecessitiesAerialPhotos]

Brother, I was on the edge of my seat on that one. You've done some long ones before, but man, this one...😂. Enjoy the day, and thanks for all you do for the drone community!

[@greatkingrat]

I love these videos. I find them calming and stressful at the same time.

[@gazd1383]

Hi Dustin, I knew little of Hawaii until I tuned into your channel. Hoping you and your loved ones are safe mate 🤞

[@guypool7524]

These range tests are what I look forward to!

[@mrfineca7238]

Me too 😎😎😎

[@willproduction2138]

I picked up the air 2s for 500 lightly used. I couldn't turn down a deal Like that. Great video as always!

[@DustinDunnill]

Good deal! 🍻

[@tolycobbold7659]

Awesome range test as usual Dustin. No one comes close when it comes to range tests!!

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

I’ve managed to get my mini 2 out to more than 5 kilometres, hovered over a mountain for a couple of minutes and looking down and around it. Then I brought it home in auto mode, at about 1275 metres out it had started to auto land. When I realised that it was landing I pushed it further and it kept coming in, then it started to lower again at about 250 metres out, the battery level said it was on 0%, so I had to push up on it as well as forward. It made it back, which I was very happy about lol. I think that dji purposely underestimate the battery level just so that they can’t be blamed when people push their drones to the absolute limit. So you could probably have gone further without losing your drone.

[@nr552]

Been a follower for many years. I looked at some of your past range tests in Maui to help quantify the destruction that is shown on the news. Maybe do an edit of your past footage(s) to point out what's now destroyed vs. before the fire? You've got the best footage of the island. You're a GIS (former) guy, you know this already. Aloha!

[@datalorian]

If it is true that it got better signal going out, that is a bit backwards to conventional FPV antenna orientation. Normally you would build your unit to have the optimal signal strength on return, that way if you get into trouble and the craft turns around on some kind of RTH, you should get video and control back almost immediately in most cases. I am kind of surprised DJI would set it up this way, but I suppose you could say they have almost total confidence in the automation at this point that they aren't worried about the fastest recovery of control and video but rather just trying to get the drone to the limits of the system by having the signal be stronger facing away.

[@riffraffsrc]

Hi Dustin! Robert Hipp here, I remember that you lived on Maui and wanted to check and make sure that you and yours are all OK! Stay safe brother and let us know as soon as you can 💯 🙏😊

[@DustinDunnill]

Everyone is ok. We are not there and extended family are all ok. Thank you 🍻

[@riffraffsrc]

@@DustinDunnill thanks for letting me know brother! Glad you are all OK, prayers for everyone effected! 😊

[@CyrilHuntjens]

Would be nice to have someone standing at 10 miles away, land the drone, put a new battery in and see how far the signal actually reaches 🙂

[@jasongraham3453]

Yea that would be cool

[@DustinDunnill]

It would but it's very difficult to have signal at ground level from far due to physical interference (trees etc). If there was another peak or spot with unobstructed line to controller it may work 🍻

[@w.e.s.]

The air 3 also has 4g lte signal so it's got infinite signal

[@JackSparrow-nq5wh]

It might not reconnect

[@AramBasmadjian-wz1wj]

MAN i love your videos. Even if they're long,you manage to keep us focused and entertained the whole time throughout the video. You're such a cool guy with an awesome personality. Lets goo!! Been waiting for this 🍻

[@MrJdubb104]

Another glorious range test.. Dustin I recall you going over 46,000 ft in the mavic 3 I must have watched that video over 50 times...Bro You've made DJI so much money with these range tests. Keep up the good work

[@BigAlFPV17]

Just bought the Air 3 earlier this past week & cant wait to test it out soon. DJI really went out with this drone & how far it out was absolutely phenomenal. Excellent video Dustin & hope all is well with you & the family 😊

[@BlackThanator]

I get this may come kinda late, seeing as this video was uploaded a year ago, but I wanted to thank you for going the extra mile (pun unintended) regardless. Your drone testing has been a huge help in finding a manufacturer and model I like, and I ended up getting an Avata 2, Mini 4 Pro and Air 3. I believe this should cover my entire flight envelope (the C1 and C0 classification also being attractive in Europe) and I've already been asked to shoot for a couple of friends and small clients. So, i suppose things are looking promising!

[@e.t.3165]

The Mavic 3 went farther at 47 thousand feet but returned home at 0%. You still have 5% from 40 thousand feet with this Air 3. It's evenly matched I guess. The only take away with this test is the 04 transmission system. You already lost 2 bars with Mavic 3 at 18 thousand feet. Yet you only lost 1 bar at 40 thousand feet with this Air 3. Impressive.

[@DustinDunnill]

Good observation. Agreed 👍 🍻

[@Baleur]

14:30 i really wish DJI changed the firmware so if you zoom in (digitally) with the 1x lens, it would seamlessly swap to the 3x lens once you hit 3x zoom, then continues to 9x digital zoom. Feels pointless to zoom in digitally 3x when you then manually have to swap to the 3x lens anyway.

[@dwrldgster3151]

So true

[@m118lr]

INCREDIBLE Dustin. Great footage, remarkable distance! DJI really upped the ante man. Thanks for showing us Az!

[@cotyoran0652]

13 km go and 13 km back. That is insane Dustin. DJI is now very close to military level ranges. Well, we will never use that ranges in practical but knowing we have this range gives us more confidence ever. And price is not much for this level drone i think. For now i will continue with my little Mini 2 bcs of money issues :)

[@logann001]

How much is it mate do you know?

[@cotyoran0652]

@@logann001 Around 1000 dollar world wide, approximately

[@logann001]

@cotyoran0652 Wow really surprised its that cheap. 👍

[@cotyoran0652]

@@logann001 Normally it is expensive but for this drone it is okay

[@bearsist]

Perfect review as always and I love your honesty and that’s what makes you in my opinion the best reviewer on KZbin but on this one I think I’m going to wait for the air3s i’m pretty sure DJI will put a bigger sensor on the second version the same way they did with the air2s 1 inch sensor I do own the mavic 3 classic great camera, but I would love to have something a little smaller, but I don’t want to lose the quality in the camera it doesn’t have to be exact, but something close lol and thank you again for the awesome video 😊

[@ralphwoodard609]

hey Dustin, love your range test on this. You sure did go far. Also, you’re not in Hawaii I see. Did you move to the lower 48 or is just a summer vacation?

[@jaredjames7990]

Wow wonderful flight, I enjoy these range tests. I had to land my drone a few weeks ago, zero percent to long and forced land near a light pole. I have the mavic 1 and love it. Thanks for your videos.

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Wow good work as usual Dustin, I just got mines in the mail yesterday! Gonna test it out today! Thanks again, sir!

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Great job. I’m on the verge of picking up an Air 3 when my taxes come in. This is great inspiration.

[@charlesjomes]

Same here!

[@KindOldRaven]

Wait.... what? Man I'm behind. I had no idea drones like these were *so* feature packed and had ranges like this. This is nuts! I need to read up on this. Thanks for the test!

[@slappy76]

I tried a similar test with my Mini 2 and got out just under 5300m or about 3.29 miles! It told me to RTH around 73% with about 4800m. I canceled the alert and pushed it a little more to get over 5k. I had an indicated 70% left on my battery before returning home. Unfortunately it didn't make it. It had 2 miles left to go.. Lesson: listen to the RTH warnings.

[@cassijoanna]

Well if you got money to burn I guess you just go buy another

[@johnslugger]

*I stand behind a giant 7 foot satellite dish when I fly and I get 14 miles range. I stand with the receiver right in the middle of the dish. IT WORKS!!!*

[@DirtyBird]

Dang I got popcorn for nothing! No rescue mission this time. I'd love to see a max range flight along a long, straight, road. Fly out until you actually run out of signal, then land in a secure, secluded, spot just off the road for easy retrieval. The Air 3 is definitely a Range Monster. Great job, Dustin.

[@DustinDunnill]

😂🍻 definitely a unique location not easy to find 🍻

[@troyschultzrc5286]

Dustin, can't remember which Island you live on but we hope you and your family's are good and safe. Thoughts and prayers to all affected by the fires🙏💞

[@TheMrRatzz]

Just about to say the same thing. Sending ❤️ and 🙏

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

That was pretty impressive. You had 8 miles in sight. Great video, thanks for doing this.

[@matickovac913]

OoooMG...great distance, perfect reception, super fly-time... and i didnt forget: best pilot for sure!! I am impresed. Technology in our era goes to the mooon and back. Anyhow...cant wait for your next vid, maybe Air 3s 😅

[@EBPlusC200]

Thats awesome distance. Maybe, drive 16 miles away from your house and fly back and land on your property. Call someone to turn off the drone. As always you put out very good long range videos.

[@DustinDunnill]

That would be optimal. Weather & location would be very hard to get perfect for that test though 🍻

[@paulraymond1804]

Hi Dustin. I thought of you the moment I saw the Maui fires on the news. Hope you're ok. Love from Australia.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thank you. Our family and friends are all ok 🍻

[@LAGRIND]

Once again Awsome job thanks

[@Dcthetruth85]

You have to be the bravest drone pilot ive ever seen. I would have RH as soon as it started beeping lol.

[@yomommanigga2501]

I love how you push the limits on these drones, this flight definitely makes me want to upgrade from the mavic Air 2

[@quadcopter9993]

Wow! What a drone. Thanks for showing us what no other reviewer dares to, yet again.

[@Pasion_por_los_relojes]

Thank you , this video actually helps me a lot, I was concerned about distance , now I am not afraid to go that far.

[@nrnoble]

Thanks for the video. You have far more guts than I do. When I get the low battery warning, it's returning to home. I am not taking any unnecessary risks with a $1500 drone. It does appear that the low battery warning is set well above what the Air 3 needs to safely return home.

[@91Jessicaj]

This is me lol

[@RockLander818]

Love seeing you're still at it!!!! Think the first video I watched of yours was on the Emax 250 back in the day!! Considering this unit so I appreciate the video!

[@yspegel]

Nice that DJI actually sends them to test now, about time hehe. Such a hard choice.... this one or the mini 4 pro. With the difference in regulations here in EU. (under 250gram for mini)

[@Nigelannelouise]

Hi Dustin, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time in Maui. Hope your home and you are safe. Take Care. NigelG

[@TheMamonti1]

I am charging the batteries for the first time and can't wait to start flying. I have the 1st air and never really got to learn how to fly well cuz by the time I got it in the air and figured out the software options it was time to land! Now I won't feel rushed and can enjoy learning!

[@TheMamonti1]

Thank goodness the Air 3 is the last drone I will ever need to purchase, Watching your range test is so exciting but at the same time also so nerve racking!!

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

Last week I was flying my trusty old Mavic 2 Zoom along the Colorado River. The scenery was so beautiful that I pushed it much farther than I usually would. I had to fight against the critical low battery landing on the way back. I brought it back with 3% battery left. As I was bringing it back, I thought, "So this is what it feels like to be Dustin Dunnill".

[@radius337]

You never seem to disapoint Dustin!!

[@SerbMexBornNTx]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I've seen them all and appreciate the honesty with your reviews. I purchased my first drone (mavic pro platinum) from watching your review on it along with dji fpv fly more as well and mavic 3 mini pro. I don't purchase any dji drone unless I've seen u review it. So, thanks again Dustin.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thank you! And for donating your support! 🤯🍻🙏

[@Drone_services]

Whenever a new drone is released, I find many videos on range test, when one is supposed to fly within VLOS. Have yet to come across a video on drone flying where there is lot of local interferences and the drone flies without losing signal.

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Hello Dustin. I am in the market for my first drone, and very impressed with this review. I am now a subscriber of yours.

[@bearsist]

Hey Dustin, just want to say I hope you and your family are safe i’ve been hearing a lot of news regarding the fire very sad for the people who have died. Hopefully they get it under control. Very scary times. take care.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thank you. Yes it's unimaginable what has happened. Luckily we aren't there in Hawaii right now and extended family are all good 🍻

[@dima343.]

Awesome range test, but king (Mavic 3) is still undisputed. I miss your picturesque Hawaii scenery. Have you flown this in cruise control mode?

[@Alex4n3r]

Since Dustin said he switched off the recording I guess the entire video is remotely transmitted from the drone. That's phenomenal!

[@masterpdj2623]

Awesome as always, I've done 6.5 mile here in Denver with my Air 3 but I'm not pushing to 7 LOL

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thanks Dustin. Hope all is well. I know your not in Maui, had some friends that relocated. Just hoping no family over there for ya. Cheers and talk to ya soon. Donnie

[@DustinDunnill]

All good man thanks! 🍻

[@steveking4032]

As usual Dustin, Great review! I liked both your unboxing & this 1…Haven’t watched the flight review but will. Thanks so much for checking out the range of this new drone. Love how you pointed out the cool upgrades on the “return to home traits namely it’s auto engage of the obstacle avoidance & in spite of your minor quality criticism of the camera, you’ve helped me decide on planning for this really cool drone especially over the cheaper Mini or even the Air 2.. Thanks Again!!

[@jetmartin9501]

Hey Dustin, thanks for the video. Glad DJI is finally putting Way points on all of their newer drones. That 04 transmission is simply amazing. Did you happen to notice how long the batter lasted for this flight? Curious about "real" battery life vs spec'd battery life. Beautiful country but IMO nothing compares to Hawaii. Aloha.

[@brianroberts5062]

The Air 3 like nearly all DJI drones use LiPo HV batteries not LiOn. The chemistry and characteristics are completely different. Delightful countryside. Where is it located? I also see from the various range tests that the Air 3 has better reception from the rear than from the front. Not sure why, maybe something to do with the antenna location on the done.

[@DustinDunnill]

I wonder if you knew that the Li in LiPo stands for Lithium Ion. Not "completely different" but slightly different chemistry and a completely different casing. Soft polymer bag (LiPo) vs hard metal cylindrical shell (LiOn) 🍻

[@DustinDunnill]

DJI does. Look at the battery sticker. I've shown them a lot close up in my unboxings 🍻

[@DustinDunnill]

This seems to no longer be worth the argument my friend. We can agree to disagree on the petty nuances. I've learned to distinguish between the 2 by calling them li-Ion cylindrical hard cell or LiPo. It can definitely be confusing. Cheers 🍻

[@Adel_k.]

I honestly tought it can go further. But it is what it is. Still a GREAT range and a great range test Dustin. I tought it can go further than mavic 3 but nevermind. Thanks!

[@DustinDunnill]

Could probably get same range if I turned airsense off and flew to 0% like Mav 3. Very close 🍻

[@hubsanrcproductions7222]

I do know there is a wildfires raging in Maui, Hawaii. I hope Dustin is okay...

[@pickleeggs3340]

was it lasers that started fires?

[@peterburton3095]

@pickleeggs correct.

[@willemoudewater3123]

amazing video again, love it how you push it to the max. you're so lucky to live at that location. looking forward to your next video's.

[@ChrisGramm]

When did you move to the mainland. I was hoping you'd fly to Molokini Crater again like with your Air 2s

[@alldroneYT]

YEEEEEES RANGE TEEEEEST WOOOOOOOO I was waiting for this for the entire time!!!

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Thanks for the review and the dramatic range test video. Great video as usual. I've had the Air2s since it hit first became available. It's my favorite drone so far and it's my fourth DJI drone. It's so good that I'm torn whether I should jump on the Air 3 immediately. Not to mention I have a small fortune in Air 2s accessories, mods, and batteries (6) lol.

[@DustinDunnill]

If your happy with the 2s I'd keep it unless 💸💸💸 is no object 🍻

[@tonylapointe7185]

I just ordered this drone with the fly more package tonight. Im so excited. Appreciate your videos

[@robertperham]

I just bought the combo as well, have to drive two hrs to go get it, didnt want to wait for courier delivery, would be too many sleepless nights lol

[@DAP-UAV]

To get better video without the “stutter” I see in this one. Look up the “180 rule”. If your shooting at 30 fps then your shutter speed should be 1/60th. You have 1/4000. Doing this will smooth out your video. You may need to invest in some ND filters which are used for this purpose. Just saying. Check it out.

[@DustinDunnill]

There are 3 tracks of video in this video. Hatcam (with ND filter), onboard drone (auto cam settings) and recorded controller screen. Can you clarify which source you are referring to? I'm sure it's the drone video you are referencing. Wouldn't it be great if the auto settings were as smart 🍻

[@Twobarpsi]

You are the King of range tests 🤙🤙🤙!!

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Wow that was awesome can't believe how far it flew 😳.

[@captraykelly]

Very very cool! That Air3 is amazing. Great range test. The suspence as awesome too. 👏👍😎

[@BlairAir]

Should have used CRUISE CONTROL at 28.8 kph to match DJIs longest flight time. That would have required sport mode but not full throttle. Got this speed number from "DJI Air 3 Specs" page under "Max Flight Time"

[@DustinDunnill]

Interesting. 28.8 kph is 17.9 mph seems like you wouldn't need sport for that. Maybe you meant mph?

[@DustinDunnill]

Nevermind, I looked it up on DJI's site. They actually list how to get the most flight time in specs for 46 minute flight. Just not sure 28.8kph would be best for range. Maybe another test 🍻

[@WESTBOUND602]

Hope you are safe from the fires! If you could fly a drone up and get some footage safely! Much love!

[@MadHatterND]

I have that same drone and love it. I had no idea it had that type of range, wow!

[@SlotkapelEgmond]

I also have the Air 3 and it is a nice drone. I have not yet done such a range test, but after my first short range test I noted the telemetry data in an Excel sheet based on the screen recording. From this I was able to "calculate" on the basis of the graph created by Excel, that this drone can reach 13 km in N-mode (In S-mode of course further, but in the graph you can see that the drone is more likely to hit the RTH line.) You proved that my calculation was correct. Thank you.

[@TheUnknowncaller12]

Hey brother! My best so far with the Mavic Air 3 is 45,332 feet and back. It prob has 9 miles in it on a pedfect day with a good battery , but it simply won't match the Mavic 3's 10 mile plus range and back. I post my stuff only on Facebook , I have been doing this since 2014 , and I am certainly all over FAA'S radar. I think my 21.5 mile flight with my Matrice 600 is up on youtube , but its not my post. Itelite dbs mods has a couple old Phantom 3 records. Any who its nice to see someone else doing LR flights. I wish you clear skies , endless signal , and bottom less battery life sir. Hopefully the snitches don't sell you out like i was to the FAA back in 2018-2019.

[@a-1430]

Did you notice your Obstacle avoidance came on when you hit return home? Or did you turn them on? Just wondering did you catch that. Great video overall your the best I've seen doing these distance test on dji drones is amazing. You've also insured confidence in myself to fly farther. Thanks for all your videos.👍

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes it turns on automatically whenever RTH is initiated. Thank you! 🍻

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

You should try a range test using cruise control according to DJI that will be the most efficient flight speed for better flight times

[@drkdrones-cp2jn]

You would think with the technology now in the Air 3 and other DJI drones ,that DJI would do a firmware update to accomidate a height sensor .Considering the amount of satalites that it uses. How great would that be to keep at 400 ft from ground level where ever you flew.

[@treynolds94]

Then they would have to adjust for each country since here in Canada anything sub 250g has very little regulations from Transport Canada. No height restrictions, able to fly closer then 5 km to an airport and fly over people and roads ect. America has alot of retrictions when it comes to drones because of the paranoia alot of America has with being spied on and war.

[@mateidji]

Hi Dustin! What editing software do you use? And thanks for the reviews, I will get this drone soon! :)

[@DustinDunnill]

Power Director. Cheap but it has lots of bugs & issues. It's what I learned on but I'd wishI started with a better one 🍻

[@ukdroneking]

Thanks for your advice 👍 means a lot Keep the videos coming 😊

[@Jetseterra]

Dude, first time in a long time. You no longer in Maui? You were there right? I was worried so I came here to see. Looks like you moved?

[@jusjamesNYC]

Outstanding video as always! Maui Strong! Will be making video of the aftermath of the fires next time you go back?

[@chuck1739]

Hey Dustin, Praying you and Everyone there is Safe and out of Harms way. 313

[@jasongraham3453]

Wow that's insane distance,thanks for sharing

[@MaineMan086]

Another great range test, thanks Dustin! I am hopeful the RC2 will be able to support my Mavic 3 Classic soon!

[@ntokozofish]

Finally! I've been waiting for ages for this

[@GaryKjelgren]

Hope you’re safe man! Enjoy your content. From an avid drone pilot

[@rezzzasmr]

Almost as close to Mavic 3 pro, the speed made the difference, but the signal was stronger in the Air 3. The average normal speed you did with Mavic 3 Pro was 33+ mph vs 26+ mph with the Air 3. So seems like DJI made the Air 3 slower than Mavic 3 in normal mode.

[@DustinDunnill]

Good points. Could also be more of an optimal speed for the different designs & weight. I also took the Mav 3 further down to it's lowest battery limit 🍻

[@princebanton9136]

I'm from Jamaica and I don't watch any drone videos unless it's from Dustin and it's because of him why I'm buying the Air 3. I love the video when you pushed the Air 2 so farrrr out and it had me quivering😂. You are the real tester of drones man. DJI should personally pay you for these videos....

[@bhouse92101]

Interesting that the drone facing the controller dropped it down by a bar. Clearly the battery is the limit of this, not the transmission signal. Not sure if this is a first?

[@drkdrones-cp2jn]

Have you tried using cruise control for this test , that would be intresting.