Mavic 3 vs Air 2s a detailed comparison

[@JakeSloan]

I forgot to mention the mavic 3 has a variable mechanical aperture which is extremely helpful when filming or taking photos in dynamic lighting environments.

[@jamessmithfilms]

Great Video... I bought the air2s to sit next to my M2P.. However the M2P has spoiled me with the aperture being adjusted mid flight if necessary.. Had to return the Air2s and order the M3.. Just kinda bummed on the iso 400 locked in Log...Hoping some type of firmware can lower the iso to 100 when in log..

[@JakeSloan]

@@jamessmithfilms I agree. I hope they are able to unlock that so we have more fine tune control over iso in manual control!

[@sethsez]

This is honestly the only thing that makes the Mavic 3 appealing to me, and it's frustrating that the cost for getting a variable aperture in a DJI drone has skyrocketed so much with its release and the discontinuation of the M2P.

[@sogron007]

It has a variable aperture but it's not mechanical, is digital.

[@jonathanbush1936]

Not to nit-pick, but the Mavic 3 has an electronic shutter. I’m not sure why a mechanical shutter wasn’t offered…any ideas?

[@bert3566]

Very underrated reviewer. Some people waste time and say the good vs bad without the detailed comparisons of what it can and can’t do. Keep ‘‘em coming

[@JakeSloan]

I appreciate that!

[@Supermanohman]

They just list specs and say "The Mavic 3 has this lens, compared to the Air 2S lens." And I'm like, yeah I saw that on Wikipedia too. What is real world difference? I need to know if it's worth the price increase.

[@StefanMailey]

Jake is the Man!

[@StefanMailey]

I’m happy at least one KZbinr was honest about the air 2S. Well. Almost. The Air2s has fantastic sensors and tracks fantastically. Remember… months ago you posted videos glorifying the Air2s.. I believe most you tubers try to justify their purchase of the Mavic 3 by trying to blow away and trash talk their trusty old air 2S. You on the other hand…. I found to be more respectful. Great Video. Keep up the fantastic work. Cheers! I returned my Mavic3. Didn’t blow me away. (I’ll wait for the air3 ;))

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and I agree!

[@floatingrabbit3556]

The air2s is not old.

[@StefanMailey]

@@floatingrabbit3556 lmao! That’s not what I meant. Now that you bring it up though… 8 months is considered “old” in the drone industry.. I’m guessing you “just” purchased an Air2s?! Lol

[@Blackirish__]

It will be interesting to see how the air 3s will be priced and specked

[@floatingrabbit3556]

@@StefanMailey Nopr had mine since launch day. Those thinking anything is old just doesn't see any value in their item anymore and I can't blame them. And the "drone industry" is just a figurative thing. Just becuase something "new" is released doesn't make what was already there all of a sudden obsolete. These things are all just tools, new or old what matters is what they can do for you while you still own them. To me obsoletion means the devices no longer supported by the company itself so much that it can't be used any more and you can't find part la to repair it. Until that happens, that device is of value to someone out there.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hello Jake, Excellent comparison of the Mavic 3 vs. Air 2S. I appreciate your real-life testing of both these drones and in some of the hostile conditions too. Thank you for your honest and balanced comparison of these two drones. Very Well Done!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you Steve!

[@ranjitwijedasa8691]

Hi Jake, thanks for a great comparison. I think for me, the M3 is too steep a climb in price for the benefits it gives versus my Air2. Also, the M3's picture quality isn't a quantum leap over the Air2S, at least to my eyes, and also for what I do as a hobbyist (but I acknowledge that the professional will view this differently). Also, the point you made about relative portability is an important one too, especially for hobbyists, and if they like to travel with their drones. Thanks again for great content, and keep them coming! Cheers, mate!

[@JakeSloan]

thank you so much!

[@facepalmdaily4404]

You're spot on. The Mavic 3 is definitely the better drone, but not better enough to justify the price jump. I fly both, the mavic for work and the air 2s for personal work. I have no plans to upgrade my personal drone. I LOVE the air 2s. That said, I love the Mavic 3's obstacle avoidance more. In my work I film in tricky situations and while the obstacle avoidance can be a hassle at times, it's saved my insurance company from having a melt down on multiple occassions. Haha.

[@Strgchris]

Subbed great vid! I bought the air2s. I have absolutely fallen in love with photography again. I work in construction and found its even great for inspecting roofs, site plans ect. It's not much more difficult to travel with than my mini is

[@JakeSloan]

Nice!!

[@BudionoSukses]

Thank you for your very-easy-to-understand comparison. Then my decision is to buy Air 2S. Btw your studio lighting is awesome!

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome! Im glad it helped you!!

[@BudionoSukses]

@@JakeSloan thanks for reply. I appreciate it and waiting for your next video

[@CaminoAir]

Thanks, Jake. I'm an Air 2S owner and I have to walk 90 minutes to the one local spot where I can freely fly without interruption, or concern about unwanted attention from other people. However, that convertible carry bag/back-pack for the Mavic 3 might help a lot with that limitation. A number of YT drone reviewers have had crashes, or at least incidents, with the obstacle avoidance: it still doesn't detect thin & non-reflective twigs/branches and the gimbal seems more fragile (due to camera weight?). The Air 2S' obstacle avoidance does feel like it is in two minds, before grudgingly sliding past you. I've seen tests of the Beta Active Track on the 3 and it appears to work well tracking a person, but needs some fine tuning following vehicles (it swings about more than you'd like at times).

[@JakeSloan]

yeah unfortunately not even the Skydio 2 OA will avoid small wires and branches and with the gimbal design to keep it level during fast forward flight it needs to be further forward and thus it makes it very susceptible to crashes

[@Sailing360]

in all fairness - a number of YT drone reviewers are doing stuff that will result in crashes to prove points.. optical obstacle avoidance also dont really like car windows. but that don't mean you have to keep pushing into the car window. *im saying that as somebody who have flown drones for a good while..

[@katynoel9657]

Most helpful youtube video I've seen. Been researching these for weeks and this was by far the most helpful resource I have found! Thank you for your insight!

[@JakeSloan]

wow so glad to hear it!!

[@Mike0193Azul]

Fantastic comparisons was very helpful 💚

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@jorgenudvang3507]

Since flying drones is a part of my photography business, I always need to carry a backup. A good backup is a drone with compatible accessories. Since the Mavic 3 isn't compatible with any other drone, two drones with 4 batteries and 2 controllers will set me back $5,200. If I buy an Air 2S and an Air 2 as backup, both as Fly More with a total of 6 batteries, It's $2,250. That makes the Mavic 3 130% more expensive. If I want a Smart Controller, the Air 2 price increases to $2,750, while the Mavic 3 package goes up to $6,400, making the gap even bigger. Considering the fact that the Air 2S was considered the "bee's knees" of drone photography as little as 7 months ago, the premium price of the Mavic 3 seems rather rich to me. Is the Mavic 3 a more "professional" tool? Time will show. If the next generation, the Mavic 4, uses batteries and controllers that are compatible with this one, that will help. If DJI yet again chooses to make the next generation totally incompatible with the previous, it's just another expensive hi-tech toy.

[@JakeSloan]

I agree and you make some excellent points! I think the Air 2s is a perfectly capable drone still and frankly a much better value

[@ademite]

Dude this tech is rapidly evolving and getter better in every aspect so fast, Just use what you have now and analyze how the market goes in 2 years, chances are the equipment will still pretty much suffice for 90% of the work you do.

[@aarontrailcontractinginc7058]

I have a mavic pro at these prices I will hold on to it as long as possible. If and when I must replace it I will go with the air 2s with a smart controller.

[@tuunaes]

@@aarontrailcontractinginc7058 If you do any photography camera of original Mavic Pro is ancient in comparison and completely curb stomped by Air 2S.

[@Blackirish__]

So the air 2s is about the best bang for buck? I bet the air 3s will be pricey

[@desertdronepilot]

At 8:21 the reason it was avoiding you so slow is that when you are in 4k60 and 5K it will not avoid, it will avoid very slowly. But in 30 FPS and 4k or lower It will avoid you, Great video as well! Thanks for covering all the details. Happy flying!

[@JakeSloan]

Interesting I wasn’t filming at the time just flying but interesting none the less!

[@desertdronepilot]

@@JakeSloan Amazing video by the way, I learned a lot more about the Mavic 3 than I had known before. Thank you 👍

[@JakeSloan]

So glad to hear it thanks!!

[@bensonboys519]

I like how you break each drone down and give a honest, COLD weather application! I live in northern Minnesota so I find these videos to be way more useful than someone in Texas or Florida for myself.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@dremotionpictures3811]

I like to say thanks again for the review, I ended up buying the Air 2s base on this videos comparison, and watching your past Air 2s review. Keep up the great videos!!

[@JakeSloan]

Fantastic glad to hear it!

[@tremorflow3614]

Best comparison by far and I have watched many. Great video!!

[@JakeSloan]

Wow thank you very much!

[@dougdollar7565]

Jake your work is some of the best I've seen. Keep it up! I have a Mavic 3 and love it.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much!

[@BamTechVids]

thanks.. great comparison and very helpful. i was on the fence between these two and pretty sure I'm going with the Air 2s Combo. thanks.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@Powershotknecht]

thansk!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome!!

[@lnimical]

Great video, and subscribed. That piece of lint on your sweater was making my OCD act up.

[@JakeSloan]

Rofl. I was so ticked off when I saw that after filming it all!!

[@anotherguywithaflyingcamer6193]

So I pretty much watch your videos in awe. They make me feel like I've never been anywhere beautiful in my life. Seriously your shots in Alaska make me want to vacation there and I don't like cold weather for more than a day or two. I was a photographer/videographer for 6 years and I've shot nationally advertised commercials. Currently I'm a contractor and frankly I am a 29 year old millionaire looking at getting my first drone basically because I watch your videos. Really thinking about a Mavic 3 fly more or possibly cine setup. To be honest, if my wife spends $1500 I won't even notice it. Cine is nice because all I use is apple and I like pro res format, that said, the only reason I don't know about the air 2s is because I plan on moving/retiring to Florida shortly and I want the drone to be able to track me while in my boat, and I've heard the mavic just does way better with tracking. Do either of them track at high speed? Or is boat tracking exclusively for manual control? Please keep making videos. I plan to subscribe to your patron as well as your KZbin. You're great dude.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks a lot dude! I really appreciate it. For you I would go with the mavic 3 cine. It’s my go to drone for so much now and with the improvements made recently the telephoto camera is awesome as well I did a whole video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ2Xep9jbd-mh68

[@mittencinematics]

Great video, well put together. Keep up this great content! Just picked up the (Mavic 3 Cine) a few days ago. Loving the results so far! Just waiting for the new firmware update! Keep up the great work!

[@JakeSloan]

The Mavic Cine is a BEAST!!! I can’t wait for the firmware update either

[@michaelpoczynek]

Thanks for making this video, Jake. Very helpful. Have a nice day!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks you too!!

[@neyland94]

Excellent comparison, just reinforced me ordering the Mavic 3 Fly More. I just hope my RC Pro gets here soon so I can take advantage of the better controls and range. The difference in low light video and photos is quite large (and expected based on sensor size) and that is important to me. I am really interested to see how the tracking and obstacle avoidance work after the January update… could make this the only drone people need in their fleet.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed!!

[@dgrolfe]

Another channel confirmed other controllers will not work with the Mavic 3

[@GraydonSchwartz]

@@dgrolfe Are you referring to the DJI Smart Controller?

[@dougcooper4917]

Great Comparison Review Video Jake! I Appreciate Your Professionalism and Honesty! Thank You.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Doug!

[@hdemetri]

Hey Jake. I just discovered that the Air 2s APAS feature does not fully function in 5.4k resolution. When you put it in 4k 30fps the APAS system works fantastic and dodges and weaves obstacles as it should. The 5.4k version will stop and very slowly moves around the obstacle as you demonstrated.

[@JakeSloan]

yes I found this out as well after this video

[@rickpittser8412]

Fantastic review, Jake. Thank you very much for the detailed review!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@tseroofing]

We have often run out of light taking pictures/footage of a project on completion day. The small difference in the 2 and 3 for us is amazing!

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed!!

[@baalzamon3593]

I have both drones. I can't really tell much difference in image quality, especially on my phone. I can tell when I see images side by side, but that's about it. For me, the longer flight time and better wind resistance mean a lot to me. I do a lot of sunrise and sunset shots, I love getting above low clouds and the Air2s often struggles in the wind. I also find that longer hyperlapses are too much for the battery, especially if I misjudge the timing of the sunrise. Of course it helps that the Mavic 3 is at least marginally better in every aspect. If I had switched brands and had to give up Mastershots or something like that, I could not have justified the cost

[@JakeSloan]

agreed!

[@azeemazman6921]

Hi jake, really appreciate your vid. Im already purchase my air 2s after watch your video

[@JakeSloan]

fantastic

[@stephendmantoiu5148]

Thanks for this. Really helped me! You guys are awesome. Also love the bass on the background. Keep it real bass guys!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Very Happy with my Air2S, the only time I have problems with it is in strong winds.

[@JakeSloan]

Yep!

[@syan3283]

Great work and thank you for your video, it was very detailed on both drones. Much appreciated.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@TheKeithvidz]

You make a compelling case for which sort pilot may want either machine - watched a few of your vids and very professional, wasting no time - subbed.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much!

[@SSPGaming]

Actually, when shooting in low light, you definitely WANT to shoot in D Log. This is because the much flatter profile allows for the capture and retention of a greater amount of dynamic range, which can help you pull more of the shadows out of a dark scene. When you let the camera handle the same situation in auto, it can have a tendency to crush the shadows and blacks, and you don’t have any room to recover something that’s just not there.

[@JakeSloan]

to a point yes but then it really falls apart in the upper iso ranges

[@SSPGaming]

@@JakeSloan sure, but that’s a limitation of the sensor and the range at which ISO is effective without introducing too much noise. Unfortunately when it comes to drones, some concessions must be made, even on the high end models. Sensor size is certainly a part of that, and regardless of colour profile, I feel like it’s impractical to expect great low light performance from any drone, considering 4/3 is about as big as it gets for consumer models. When compared to DSLRs and mirrorless systems, that’s a lot smaller than full frame, and even APS-c sensors. I’d still go for the higher D range and try to find some extra light where I could.

[@FaceLens]

Regarding the price you can mention also that the care refresh of the Mavic 3 nearly double the price of the care refresh for the air 2S and in my opinion it’s a must have for an expensive drone like this mavic 3 and specifically after we have seen many crashes already 🙄 great comparison video btw and thanks

[@JakeSloan]

That’s a great point! Cheers

[@Santiago-kg4rd]

Great video, Jake. And because of it, I got the Air 2S Fly More combo but the RC Pro remote. Not regretting it (yet).

[@JakeSloan]

Fantastic combo!!

[@SkyboundMar]

I already have the A2. I just bought the M3 with RC controller over doing the combo you did, simply because the A2S with pro was only $400 less than the M3 with RC, so I went with the better drone and not the better controller

[@ChrisParayno]

Drone cameras have come so far, in good lighting you can't even tell the difference between the air 2, 2s and the 3. This just goes to show, its the person behind the lens and not the camera itself. At the end of the day, you can't make fillet minion out of ground beef. If you can afford the 3, great but if you cant, just get better at your craft with what you have!! I hope fpv follows suit! Keep up the great work.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed 100%!!!

[@ademite]

best comment i will read anywhere on youtube of the day. The guy with a smartphone can have 10 million subs vs the guy with 10k subs and 50k in camera gear i see this every single day. Quality of content of quality vs image any day of the week.

[@ChrisParayno]

@@ademite I work for a company that literally has taught me how to appreciate how to use gear as tools and not to chase tech. Too many KZbinrs push hard for tech that only shows miniscule increments of improvement. Then as you said, there are folks who shoot only ok iphones and GoPro's with tons of subs/views. It's not production quality over quantity, it's always story that is king!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

That's a slightly detuned interval of a perfect 4th. Lol I don't know why I noticed that. 2:00 Why does it seem that the ISO options are at first glance "worse" on the M3 in D-LOG? 3:30 Great comparison, Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

I think they did that to give you the best noise performance between the two native iso levels of the sensor

[@oghieukuwelah538]

Hi Jake, really love this video! Great job! I like how objective you are in your analysis. Quick one though, do you have a video on youtube video tools and accessories. I ask cos your video quality is off the chain. I would like to see a video on getting the right camera, background lights, microphone ... the works. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@JakeSloan]

that kind of video is coming

[@DenysStafiniak]

Thanks for this video, this is the best review, couldn’t decide which one I should buy and finally I got all answers. I really appreciate!!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathanbush1936]

A great comparison review and just what I was looking for. I must say that I had to watch it twice because the breathtakingly stunning landscape in Alaska (that you record so well) is so distracting that I don’t hear your words on the first pass! And maybe I actually missed it, but no mention of fixed vs variable aperture?

[@JakeSloan]

I think I forgot lol!! That is a big plus to the mavic 3 though

[@jonathanbush1936]

Haha…there was too much to cover here! Again, a great review and it helped me decide which direction I’m going to go with my next drone. I’m still a novice, having only been learning to fly with a DJI Spark up until now. I’m ready to step up, but the Mavic 3 is a little too pricey and I’m sure the 1” sensor of the Air 2s will impress me enough after experiencing the smaller 1/2.3” sensor of the Spark.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Jake outstanding comparison broski 🤘🏻absolutely the Air2S is still a workhorse. I love mine

[@JakeSloan]

I agree and thank you!!

[@yomango35]

Thank you Jake ..We all know that already ....Mavic 3 is not worth it .... compare to the Air 2 S. Jake you are the best period !!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you so much!

[@stefanpetersen9249]

An excellent review as always Jake, no matter of what you reviewing. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos with sensible thoughts and recommendations, I'll stick to my Air 2S. Very well done and many greetings from a rainy Thailand 👍🏻🙏🏻🇸🇪

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much!

[@vonheise]

Great live presentation today, sir. You think fast in a live show! I posted a question, however, I didn't make myself clear and you only touched on it. I just received the Mavic 3 fly more package and I am torn between getting the Tripltek 8 tablet with 1200 nits to use with the standard RC-N1 controller or getting the RC Pro smart controller made for the M3. I want the biggest bang for the buck, but no one seems to be comparing the two controllers for us who want to make a decision. Do you know what the smart controller offers that is worth 400 dollars more for the RC Pro? Both have O3, the RC Pro has a smaller screen than the Tripltek 8, but a couple of more customizable buttons. There must be more that no one is talking about or I am missing in the specs. Thanks...

[@JakeSloan]

so the RC pro is the only controller currently that has O3+ to get the full range and link quality from the Mavic 3 the RC pro is the only thing that can do that. The extra buttons and dial come in really nice being able to adjust the Aperture and gimbal without taking your hands off the controller. One dial controls gimbal pitch while the other controls aperture or iso or whatever else you are able to assign to it. The extra buttons can come in handy as well but not a huge difference like the extra dial is. I really like having the all in one device that I know I won't have a bad cable failure out in the field and have to scramble to find a new cable to attach to my device. I haven't used the Tripltek personally so I can't really comment on its functionality. To me the biggest upside of the RC pro is the all in one device (for carrying places and not forgetting stuff in my case lol) and the extra dial to control a second function like aperture or ISO. I hope that helps!!

[@vonheise]

@@JakeSloan Thank you, I forgot about the Aperture wheel. (The standard RC-N1 controller will do the O3 with the update once connected to the Mavic 3 according to the DJI specs on it.) I suspect you have solved my decision problem.

[@michaelblaisdell]

Thank you for putting out this type of comparison content - it’s very helpful! Are you still planning on putting out a video comparing the M3 vs the Skydio? I plan on using a drone to both follow me, but also want to get cinematic content. Specifically I want to slow the footage down and the 120 FPS with the M3 is very enticing. Conversely, the autonomous, beacon tracking of the Skydio is also very appealing for my needs - not sold on the M3 active-track, at least over the capabilities of the Skydio beacon. Thanks again, new subscriber here.

[@JakeSloan]

I am Michael, now that tracking firmware has been released and quick shots I am working on that video! thanks for subscribing!!

[@michaelblaisdell]

@@JakeSloan awesome - looking forward to it!

[@JeremyToh]

Great vid! 👍

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@Vyken27]

Thank Jake ! I love my Air 2S even if the Mavic 3 is a beast for pro. I'm wondering, do you think the Mavic 3 propeller can fit on the 2S and so reduce the noise ?

[@JakeSloan]

No it definitely will not. The prop is quite a bit larger and would strike the body

[@koonley]

Get the master airscrew props for A2s if you want lower pitch. Tho some have reported them being unbalanced and striking the body

[@Vyken27]

@@JakeSloan, okay thanks for the reply

[@WhalesOfWallStreet]

One advantage I liked about Air2s is it holds my old batteries (which I have 3 of). My last drone (Mavic Air 2) fell in the Sea and I was gutted, looking at this review the Air2s for me personally seems a great replacement. Thanks for the video

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome!

[@mraz1017]

Thank you for the review👏🏽👏🏽very clear 👏🏽👏🏽cheers

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Cheers!!

[@colinmcillece9646]

Real talk: what gloves do you use to fly in the cold?

[@JakeSloan]

Lol whatever gloves I can find! Actually I use a pair of lightweight gloves from head and a pair of their heavyweight gloves as well

[@chappy45]

8:25 The Air2S has a setting which allows it to bypass obsticals. It works really well.

[@JakeSloan]

Yes it does

[@constantinosschinas4503]

3:20 that looks like an almost 1 stop of measuring difference, not only a profile mismatch. This should better be compensates, guess there is manual exposure overide.

[@JakeSloan]

There is a manual control. These were shot in the same settings

[@SuperCapitalt]

Hi Jake! As always a very nice video. Loved the footage and I have to ask how do you expose your D-Log footage? Do you expose on the right or do you tend to underexpose and later on post you fix it?

[@JakeSloan]

I tend to expose so it looks the way I want as I am shooting but D-log does give you a fair amount of room to adjust in post. I generally just try and protect my highlights from over exposure so I suppose I do expose slightly to the right lol

[@MarS-dc2qx]

I have both and love the mavic 3 cine

[@JakeSloan]

Nice!!

[@alaskafishing]

Awesome video! Then I was like wait that's Cooper Landing! Soldotna local here nice work!

[@JakeSloan]

I love Cooper Landing! Such a beautiful area! Thanks for the kind words and it’s always good to meet a fellow Alaskan here on the inter webs!!

[@jakenotfromstatefarm]

Hi Jake! Thanks for your har work on these amazing videos. Do you ever fly your drones in the snow? I live in Michigan and we just had a snow storm and I was debating on getting some footage.

[@JakeSloan]

I do a lot actually. So long as it isn’t super wet heavy snow where there is danger of icing it’s not a problem

[@jakenotfromstatefarm]

@@JakeSloan I decided to hold off being that it is super wet snow. Definitely not the big pretty snowflakes kind of snow. Thanks for taking the time to respond to me Jake! Love your work you are absolutely an inspiration to me. Thank you kind sir! 🙏❤️🤗

[@henryfreeman6113]

Can you please make a video tutorial how to edit in Lightroom?

[@JakeSloan]

excellent suggestion!! I will try and put one together

[@meroamingaround]

Thank you @Jake for this detailed comparison video 👍

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@VideoUser3053]

Brilliant video - and thank you for this … excellent comparison and just what I wanted to see.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks glad to hear it!

[@adrianglessner5979]

Nice work Jack. Good footage as well.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@sugesthanpadayachee4224]

Stunning Footage and very informative comparison with cameras which is what I was looking for 👌

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chongyulius]

Damn, this is what I had been waiting for. Detailed side by side image comparison. Which place is this in Alaska? It looks beautiful...I want to visit there if possible

[@JakeSloan]

This is pretty much all shot near Cooper landing Alaska. Cheers

[@_CharlieHarper]

Very nice video ! I've got a question : would you recommend getting the DJI Smart controller or the "standard" controller with iPad mini attached?

[@JakeSloan]

I’d go for the smart controller for sure if you have the budget for it

[@MaxisGamez]

Do you share your M3 RAW files images online for review by any chance? Thank you for the review,

[@JakeSloan]

I have done that in the past and then a few people abused it so I haven't for a while but I have been considering doing it again

[@MaxisGamez]

@@JakeSloan I understand. Don't blame you. If you have the time and willing to share a few privately, please let me know. I appreciate everything you do!

[@lasse9706]

Hi Jake, great videos. As someone new to shooting video, your channel is simply a godsend so I just subbed. I do have a question about the specific audio track used in this video. I know you use Artlist, but could you kindly point me in the direction of the track or the composer? Thanks and cheers from Denmark.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! The song in this video is called "when the sunrise" by Slvan-Talmor and yes its from artist. Cheers from Alaska!!

[@nialldaly7108]

Hello, great video, Do you know if there is a Phantom 5 due any time soon

[@JakeSloan]

DJI is no longer developing the phantom line so the Mavic 3 would be the next drone upgrade from the Phantom 4

[@nialldaly7108]

@@JakeSloan Thank you

[@capturenw]

I like the noise of the Mavic 3. I think the Mavic 3 is more of a want for me than a need at the moment. I currently have too many drones with an Inspire both the Pro2 and 2 Zoom, the Air 2s, a Mini2 and an assortment of Phantoms. The Air 2s and Mini2 are the 2 birds that travel with me in my daily shooting. You also have a typo in your copy above "Mavic 3 or the Air 3s"

[@JakeSloan]

oh thanks!! and I do agree!!

[@PhilSledge]

Great honest review Jake

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@belema22]

Really well done. Great video!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@emenendez01]

Thank you Jake for this complete comparative between these greats drones!👌👏👏👏 The Mavic 3 is amazing in all aspect, the air 2S is the best choice cost benefit but if any people have the money to buy the Mavic 3 will be a great experience fly this fantastic drone!!!👍

[@JakeSloan]

agreed and thanks for the kind words!!

[@MrLince-hr4of]

good video👍

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@TheThaiLife]

The range test actually would’ve been really nice. It sucks you live in Alaska and still legally can’t do that. A lot of us though, travel outside the United States where laws are less insane. So, the range would’ve been nice to know.

[@JakeSloan]

true. I know from past experience with the mavic 2 pro that the range will go for more than 4 miles pretty easily if the line of sight is clear of obstacles

[@TheThaiLife]

@@JakeSloan My experience with the Mavic 1 is it can go about 6 miles. That's in Thailand above jungle and over mountains. So, you can probably go further than that :)

[@jamesking561]

Great review. Thanks for being honest

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@TheBlackAce99]

Great review

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@htweelz]

I know you put this out a while ago. I have had a Mavic Air for a couple years now. I do videos for my own youtube channel but also do photos and videos for real estate. I want to upgrade and was looking at these two. Great comparison. My clients really like the pictures and videos I put together for them with my original Air so I'm sure the Air2s will do even better with the upgrades. Love that the fly more kit comes with ND filters. Thanks again for the video.

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome!

[@mallermedia]

very clear...thank you

[@JakeSloan]

glad to hear it thank you!

[@marklazenby703]

I was very close to getting the DJI Air 2 S Combo - but thought I might regret NOT getting the Mavic 3, So I eventually went for the Mavic 3 Combo. I should get it by the end of this week. Managed to get U$150 off it too which was a bonus. I hope I made the right decision!

[@JakeSloan]

You won’t be disappointed mark!

[@ddtlaw]

How did you get the discount?

[@marklazenby703]

@@ddtlaw I live in Australia and the price here is ridiculous- so I simply asked for a better price and they dropped the price without hesitation. I always asked when buying anything.

[@spacemvn7795]

Where was the setting for this video? The scenery in beautiful.

[@JakeSloan]

This was mostly filmed in Hatcher pass alaska. The night shots were Chicago IL

[@timelapsebylkunl72]

Great comparison. Thank.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@dremotionpictures3811]

Great review!!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@doryovel213]

Great Video. Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you liked it!

[@OliverWolter]

Hi Jake, you have much of the gadget I always dreamed of :-) Have you ever had the chance to check out the EVO II Pro. I am not convinced that the M3 has the best market value right now and I would sure like to hear your opinion.

[@JakeSloan]

I am working on a chance to check that out and compare it

[@Stpilot]

Hey Jake! good comparison. What do you think is next for the Air 2s? (if anything) Do you think DJI will make any changes or improvements, like better obstacle avoidance or tracking or ?? Maybe they just make an Air 3? Im just a hobbyist, the Mavic 3 is outta my realm.

[@JakeSloan]

I think they will add better obstacle avoidance and improve the flight time in the next air series

[@CaminoAir]

@@JakeSloan I hope not, otherwise I'm going to get caught in an upgrade cycle with each new Air model.

[@liviuserenco1350]

Thanks for the video! Answers my questions :)

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@CPstudioTheTraveller]

The low light and image quality are amazing.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed

[@davidtaylor9562]

Very good comparison, it’s possible to buy a flymore package for about £850 in the Uk. I’m wonder if that’s a better option than the mini 3 Any thoughts Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

a comparison is coming soon!

[@truthseeker36]

Great comparison. I have both drones and like both for what they can do. might end up selling the AIr2s once the M3 new update is released. but might keep it as well. Still deciding 🤔

[@JakeSloan]

lol I am kind of in the same boat

[@FerdiAtay]

Thank you for a well thought out review. from Türkiye

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@TheKayakCrew]

Thanks, great comparison. I think based on this, weighing up the price, etc, the Air 2S would be the best option for my use case. If they had brought out a Mini 3 with Active Track I’d have gone for that but it does not seen that DJI are.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed if the mini 3 has some sort of tracking and even just forward OA that will be amazing!

[@TheKSpot]

Hi Jake, really sensible well balanced and nicely done video.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks a lot

[@polozov]

This is just the comparison I was looking for, good stuff as always Jake! I'm so proud of myself for coughing up a couple hundred extra for the Air2s over the Air2 for future proofing. At the hobby level, I'd have to master video editing far beyond the level I'm at or ever care to be in order to get any benefit out of the M3. Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear it thanks!!

[@Ceejayinduzo]

Hi sir which one is the best DJI air 2s or Mavic 3 please asap I want to buy the best drone

[@JakeSloan]

Mavic 3 is best

[@uptown3636]

I know I'm late to the video, but I really appreciate such a cogent analysis of these two drones. Your thoughts are presented convincingly with excellent examples to support your claims. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@rodimousa9503]

Well done

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@romandadik7236]

Great video. Thank you 🙏

[@JakeSloan]

My pleasure!

[@chcgostyle]

Great comparison, thank you!!... Now my question is.... if you have a Mavic Air 2, how much better is the Air 2s, and would you recommend making that upgrade? ... I do agree that the difference in the 3 over the 2s...not TWICE as good, like the price is twice a much. If you did a comparison video between the 2 and 2s, please let me know and I'll watch it. I'm just trying to figure out if I should upgrade or not.

[@JakeSloan]

I did! You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jprMdomdrtZ0adU cheers!!

[@timrosenthal46]

Great video thank you. I am a little confused though, I thought a 4/3 sensor was smaller than a 1 inch sensor, or is that just in dslr/mirror-less cameras. Or is Micro 4/3 different all together than the 4/3 sensor in the Mavic 3 drone ?

[@JakeSloan]

sensor size is confusing lol. from smallest to largest it goes 1/2.3, 1/1.7, 1/1.5, 1", 4/3 APSC, super 35 and then full frame. Micro 4/3 is more to do with the mount system but uses a 4/3 sensor. I hope that helps!

[@rexplorer.official]

4/3 is larger than 1/1

[@NICKs_HIGHTECH]

Wow nice video. Nice review

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@waupacachainolakes8629]

Range - Wisconsin - lots of trees in the way - what do you find with trees affecting range - Realtor so i stand in road, fly up over trees over house and then down over lakes to get lake side pics and vids - have a original mini and get sign loss very quickly doing this - is the 3 better at cutting through trees to get a signal thanks

[@JakeSloan]

The air 2s or the mavic 3 will do substantially better however anytime you fly out of line of sight you will start to have issues