Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Pro - WORTH UPGRADING?

[@daygeckoarthawaii1360]

I wish just one drone reviewer would discuss photos and not just video. These are serious tools for photographers, but that gets zero coverage

[@RichardUttingSharpshootingUK]

Me too!

[@dkmphotography_co_uk]

Very interesting about the weight difference boosting it out of the C1 category. Bit of a game changer for most.

[@JacobGramtorp]

Danish A2 drone operator here. Owning the Mavic 3, and the C2 (if it gets that?) certificate/weight class is a total dealbreaker for me. The extra 70mm equivalent and larger aperture on the 7x is not worth bumping into the C2 category. It's just worth so much to fly almost hassle-free due to the original being in the C1 concerning safety distances.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

The value of our regular Mavic 3 is going to be higher because DJI discontinued it.

[@geo30197]

He will get the c2 label

[@dicekolev5360]

​@@ChristiaanRoest79 Exactly the opposite. You should sell it double cheaper as you bought it or even triple because why would I buy discontinued drone for a price matching this newere more equipped drone

[@JacobGramtorp]

@@dicekolev5360 you would buy it for exactly for the reason I stated in my post. Not saying the price should rise, but a C1 certified Mavic 3 with a telelens is only available on the used market now. That's why.

[@jeroenvdw]

Does the software actually limit you from flying a C2 drone in certain areas? Or do the limitations apply to all drones and you're in trouble if a police officer stops you with a C2 drone without license?

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I am sticking with my current Mavic 3 for a while. Already a great drone. Dont use zoom that much. I usually make multiple gigapixel 360 panoramas (up to 100.000x50.000 px) and regular videos.

[@sergeig685]

It's not about zoom. It is a different perspective. Just like shooting a portrait with a 35 vs 70mm.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

​​​@@sergeig685 its still zoom. Dont need it. Shooting very high level panos. For me photo is more important. And in Europe we have less restrictions with the regular Mavic 3 compared to the 3 pro. Can fly it in A1 airspace. Thats not allowed with the 3 pro.

[@petrub27]

I have an air 2s. If inwant zoom, i change the frame rate to 50/60 and voila , a crop factor appears. Not the same as a dedicated lens, but lighter on the pocket nevertheless

[@fearlessleader1436]

Air2S was always a wonderful drone for me. I opted for an old Phantom 4 Pro + because of the variable aperture. Maybe I made a mistake??😮

[@davidfitzpatrick7399]

Everyone jumps on the band wagon for the pro and not all the reviews I've received is worth the upgrade from the Mavic 3. Hard to believe reviewers who use different drones as I like to hear from someone who once available will tell the truth about the experience. One day someone is saying "buy the classic it's the drone for you" now you should buy the pro. Drones are not cheap and when you have less than 100 subs you can't afford to keep buying the latest and what they call the greatest. This is my opinon not DJI lol..

[@Duc1198YamR1]

Mavic 3 owner and at this rate I’m just gonna wait until 2024 for the Mavic 5 Pro

[@KOKOBC]

Mavic is good enough that it’s hard to need more, though dji probably will do something crazy like a full frame sensor on the mavic and somehow makes us buy it and improve on something that is effectively perfect

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

I'm still waiting for the Phantom 5 pro. 🤪

[@filipehenry4340]

Mavic 4, no?

[@geo30197]

I have my A1/A2/A3 not only that , I use my mavic 3 in open A1 category because you have much less restrictions..in open A2 you need 50 meter from peoples and for a c2 drone it is still 30 meters...and you also still have the 1:1 rule ..you fly 60 meter high you need 60 meter distance...you can bypass that in slow mode but...yeah you know. So I keep my m3 and to be honest I took some nice vids with the 7x zoomlens

[@atcoflyer1756]

How do you use it in the A1 category when it is over 500g?

[@geo30197]

Because it has a c1 label meaning you can fly in open a1 ... that is a huge benefit. Like the new mavic 3 pro he has a c2 label meaning you can fly in open a2. All drones with weight bellow 900 grams and a c1 label they can fly in open A1... and the mavic 3 is just below 900 grams ...the mavic 3 PRO is just above 900 grams due to the extra camera he will never be flying in open a1..only a2 or a3

[@TasmanianTiger88]

Did just the same, because staying in the C1 is actually so important for that many shots you simply can't do with the pro because of bystanders and urban areas. Downgraded myself from the pro purchase sting a little, but freedom is more important.

[@geo30197]

@TasmanianTiger88 I find the mavic 3 gives very good image quality ..I was this summer on holiday in Italy and I flew above some city's in a1 category...and really the videos and pictures are really awesome

[@sudburydrone466]

👍👍✌️ A lot of money either way you go. Still have and satisfied with my Mavic 2 pro. For what I do is just for fun flying. Cool drones though…

[@afafore1]

Most of the footage I've seen of the Mavic 3 Pro seems like the zoom lens isn't actually quite sharp or is it just me?

[@nwmi23]

Thankfully I waited, the Mavic 3 Pro is going to be a substantial upgrade from my MA2.

[@zzalg]

If I could afford, and saw the need of, more than one Mavic I might consider bying it. However you can under no circumstances under-communicate the importance of the weight. European A1 or A2 - it's like day and night! I would actually go so far that these are to completely different drones, with totally different usabilities. And I'm fine with that. I've been reading some rather aggressive comments on the web, and don't understand why so aggressive. I believe this is a really, really good drone. And I do believe the third lens can make an interesting differens. It's simply just not for me. I like to fly in the city, close to, but not above, people. No reason to be angry about that. Therefore, in Europe, there is also no reason to feel tricked by DJI for resonantly buying an original og a classic - these "old" Mavics are far more usable drones😊😊 Be happy about it!

[@jeroenvdw]

Does the software actually limit you from flying a C2 drone in certain areas? Or do the limitations apply to all drones and you're in trouble if a police officer stops you with a C2 drone without license?

[@OspreyDroneTraining]

It wouldn't limit you in app per-say, only in the geographical zones with DJI flysafe. There isn't a licence, it's a proof of competence, so for EU the minimum to fly in a congested area (city etc) would be an A2 Certificate of competency along with their associated operator and flyer ID. This will allow flights within 30m and 5m in a low speed mode horizontally of uninvolved people but no overflight. So in reality you're gaining valuable knowledge along with a proof of competency and not too much of a huge issue with distance either. For example in the UK, we ditched all c lass ratings, so we are stuck with a 50m distance regardless and only up to 2kg, as where in the EU they have up to 4kg.

[@DarkStoneCastle]

Pass on the Mavic 3 pro.

[@peroradulovic7092]

I had bought a mavic 3 fly more kit two weeks ago at Best buy, I was able to swap that out & add more money and buy Mavic 3 PRO fly more kit with Pro controller, and 2 year warranty 😁. Ordered yesterday morning . Can't wait to get it

[@MysticalDragon73]

Nice they did that for you

[@darriusholt]

I'll be doing the same.

[@negraof]

Hi. The 70mm lens is the same lens of air 3? And for photographer do you think what drone is better, i lost my air2s, air3, mavic 3 classic, or pro. thanks

[@azwb]

DJI should give some sort of compensation or credit for those of us who recently purchased their Mavic 3 (which is now no longer sold). I wish I had waited 16 days.

[@Zeenvor33]

dude right! luckily i just bought a mavic 3 and saw the Pro release a few days later. luckily I was still in the return window. Kind of crappy DJI didn't say anything about the impending release and still charged full price for the Mavic 3...

[@Marcus_Aurelius_6]

​@@Zeenvor33 same here but out of return window

[@photoangelov]

It seems DJI might be discontinuing the regular M3, which would kind of explain the pricing clash with the M3 Pro.

[@geo30197]

Look at the dji store e is not anymore in the list

[@TasmanianTiger88]

Saw that from the DJi supplier in Oslo in my country, had some luck with it being at another supplier with the standard M3 Fly More Combo, soon it will be gone.

[@anthonysmith9864]

Does the new mavic 3 pro gimbal drift as bad as the mavic 3? Like if you zoomed in to 7x and watch them both, does the new gimbal stay locked in to one spot or is this still a 2 second max exposure time drone at 24mm

[@thurber_shots]

Thanks for the review here, it's helpful. I have two main issues with the new third camera here, the first is you are locked at f/2.8 and unless you're shooting at night or with filters the lack of a variable aperture limits its use. The other is the 1-1.3 CMOS sensor is still truly only 12 MP, just upscaled. Not bad specs overall but I think it'll be hard to squeeze the same quality you get from the Hasselblad out of it. For now, I'm sticking with the Mavic 3 but will keep watching for updates.

[@daygeckoarthawaii1360]

Quad Bayer is not upscaled from 12MP to 48MP. The sensor is 48MP with a grid that covers 4 pixels with each color cell. The sensor chip converts the raw data to a fake standard Bayer image. You get more detail but also artifacts.

[@jamesshippIII]

Consider this..the flagship consumer drone for DJI lags behind lesser models in video image and signal transmission systems. How long do you think that will continue? A newer version Mavic will likely come to market sooner than usual. Bet cha'😊

[@temperaturerecords]

only in signal transmission. air 3 and mini 4 pro cameras don't touch the mavic cameras lol

[@DeepankarDetrox]

Thanx for the video. I purchased my Mavic 3 just 2 months ago and was wondering if i should upgrade. Honestly i dont see much to upgrade than the mid tele. Im able to get the best possible footage with the M3. However like you said, in case i get a good deal on selling my m3 i would upgrade to m3 pro for sure.

[@jamesshippIII]

Man if only you could use all three cameras simultaneously! Mavic 3 pro vs2?... ha DJI marketing plan right!... Question for ya please answer: The M3 has a digital tele at 3x that gives the same affect as the M3 Pro at 3x. How much real difference is there in the optical lense and the telephoto lense? Is it really worth spending the money to upgrade?

[@radamesortiz4499]

Great video. Can you do a hovering test between the mavic 3 and the 3 pro? I would like to know if the weight of the camera actually makes a difference in flying time. Thanks

[@mickue]

Funny how everybody acts like you couldn't use this 3x zoom before. Even if it wasn't optical, it was still there.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Digital vs optical is quite the difference though

[@robertfalco3611]

I wonder why no optical zooms since the Mavic 2 Zoom...

[@CaminoAir]

I think the engineering issues are prohibitive for the cost of a Mavic 3 to include an optical zoom of x3 or higher as a second camera. The demand may not be there for a dedicated single optical zoom camera Mavic 3. Just my guess.

[@mageefilms]

Do DJI Mavic 3 Pro drones have the same Batteries that DJI Mavic 3?

[@wrceuro]

@Drone Supremacy - can you please tell me what is the difference between DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine and DJI Mavic 3 Pro? mostly camera specs please.

[@harrisongould9460]

All I'd need to do is sell my Classic with battery and controller and pickup the 3 PRO and I would be set. My watertight case awaits with four extra batteries. What's holding me off...so far, is the crappy still camera specs from the other two cameras. The 12MB still camera is useless for me. Lightroom's 'Enhanced' option for increasing the MP size might be a help. Anyway...keep em coming.

[@ailearners]

would you recommend the magic 3 pro for a new user for a first drone or get a used mavic 2 pro? also i want to start a real estate photo business so i want the best gear :(

[@DroneSupremacy]

If you want the best gear that’s pretty much it! Go for it

[@CAMAS_7]

Upgrading from any other drone other than mavic 3 makes sense. Most commenting here seem cool with the 3 only.

[@Harry-lmao]

Pro is not related to any regulations but the feature it comes with for pros. Nevertheless, any drone up to 5kg (10pounds) or C2 class can be flown within the european union. The only thing that is required for it, is a A2 pilot certificate (another 60 simple questions that are answered within approx. 2 hrs.)

[@camilo8cheryl]

As a happy Mavic 3 classic owner, i will be more happier to get the Pro version😂

[@chillindrone_]

Currently looking to purchase a more "professional" drone, and honestly I would already have the Mavic 3 Pro if it wasn't for losing the C1 category. They probably did it to make room for the Air 4, but honestly it's a bummer.

[@dronekingsjourney5054]

Well said my brother, you Said it all as it is , thank you

[@InfinityDrones]

That 3rd camera... that 70mm... can you just record in 5.1k and crop in post? Then you get the advantage of using your main camera's aperture etc. So I really do not see any real reason for the Mavic 3 Pro... It does not even have colour profiles that match (except normal, which still doesn't match colour wise). Great drone, but wow... this is mainly a dji cashgrab

[@EskyFilms]

That's what I'm thinking as well

[@kernzilla]

as always, appreciate the content m8! quick question: is the 24mm lens exactly the same as Mavic 3? also wondering if the 4k 120 crop factor is exact same or slightly different? thank ya sir!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Yeah both are exactly the same 🙌🏼

[@BlueDroneBlues]

If you need Waypoints and yea! Sad it didn't get that upgrade like the Pro, enterprise, Cin and the Classic.

[@MIMCKMedia]

How to put on nd filter?

[@anthonymaiholz8962]

I just purchased my Mavic 3 pro, totally can't wait till it come's in & I hate that I have to wait till mid May.....Grrrrr

[@aerialdroneworxllc]

As someone who does Aerial Imagery and Videography for a living(not to sound like a douche) I wanted to put my 2 cents in this debate on whether upgrading to the Mavic 3 pro from the Mavic 3 is justifiable. In my opinion unless you’re shooting for high end clientele(TV, Commercials, Big Name publications, etc) it’s really not worth upgrade. Given the specs, the Mavic 3 Is a seriously capable drone that can produce top tier media quality that easily meets the needs for 98% of individuals in the business. The additional features on the pro and pro Cine are awesome, however, those additional features aren’t going to really set your work apart from someone using the base Mavic 3 unless it’s utilized for clientele needing those features. Remember, people made/make a living with the Mavic Pro 2’s quality. The new bells and whistles are great but your editing abilities make the difference.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good comparison video and advice Mike.

[@HerrMittmann]

I'm quite disappointed with the 3 Pro. Fixed aperture + small image sensor...what's Pro about that? What I would really love to see is basically the Mavic 2 Zoom, just with 1 (not 3) big sensor and variable aperture. THAT would be Pro.

[@JakeSloan]

abolsultely spot on!

[@NinjaKiller1022]

Anyone know when in May DJI will be shipping the drone? I’m looking to get the Magic 3 Pro Cine, but what worries me is the possibility of not getting it May. Im going overseas on 1 June, so it’s a nail biter for me 😂.

[@c938695]

Today their website say I'll receive it in May 9 if I order today

[@NinjaKiller1022]

@@c938695 awesome!! What one are you getting?

[@c938695]

@KillerNinja0911 the flyi more.combo. don't see spending additional $1k for ProRes and 1TB of internal memory. I can use the external msd card port and live without ProRes

[@NinjaKiller1022]

@@c938695 I ordered mine. Can’t wait!

[@retropixer]

Great video, thank you. Have you by any chance tested the photography with the new camera on M3Pro - specifically the main 24mm camera, and can say whether there's any difference between the two for specifically the photography quality? I ask because I bought M3Classic then returned it because photo quality was worse than my Mavic 2 Pro. Video was much better, but photo quality was not - didn't make sense. DJI support couldn't explain it or offer a solution either.

[@dicekolev5360]

Macic 3 is discontinued. Spit in the face of many people that bought it. This comparison is alread dated and the question is M3 Classic or M3 Pro

[@DroneSupremacy]

How is that a spit in the face? You can still fly even a Phantom 3 that's 8 years old, it's still supported, they're just selling the new Mavic instead of the older one..?

[@TheVeneco]

Is like a buying a iPhone now days, I still thinking is no worth the upgrade unless your are upgrading from a mini 2 , etc

[@RonaldBrown59]

It looks good, I like that new lens. Thanks for sharing.

[@angellondian7628]

Mavic 3 still flys the same no matter if discontinued

[@JonCooper86]

i got the mavic 3 classic, good enough for me.

[@maximusolybrius4612]

The Mavic 3 is officially discontinued in the USA. You might want to mention that. All the people who bought the original M3 when it first launched kept bragging about it and laughed at other drone models.... now they've been canceled and left out in the cold. I love it 🤣🤣🤣

[@MikeDyson3k]

Discontinued doesn’t mean unsupported.

[@flywrightdrones]

Yeah I was gonna say, it’ll still be supported

[@DANMCMAHON08]

How does that affect a mavic 3 operator unless they need a second one ? 🙄 after all they already own it lol

[@tonysimek]

Did somebody with a Mavic 3 hurt you?

[@TasmanianTiger88]

Actually just downgraded myself from my pro purchase, because lazy me didn't actually check the weight going over 895g, making it a legacy drone for me out of the box. Flying 150 meters in EU away from everything you will need the telefoto lens 😂

[@timjenkins8943]

Wish dji would Make the 70mm as primary lens with adjustable aperture and other image benefits of 24mm lens.

[@mastercheif1989]

I would have really hoped that DJI would release the Mavic with interchangeable camera packages.

[@geo30197]

A little mouse told me that autel is busy designing that and also mechanical shutter will be included

[@theonlytman2344]

@@geo30197 Interesting! Interchangeable cameras at an affordable price is going to probably make me choose Autel over DJI. I'd love to have the Inspire 2, but it's too expensive. The Autel system alone would make it over the Mavic 3 Pro.

[@nathancasey7712]

@@geo30197 4/3?

[@MysticalDragon73]

The United States doesn't have the weight restrictions that the Eu does. It's bad enough here as it is but not as draconian as what yall have to deal with.

[@Ferdigrapher]

0:25 Mavic 2 Pro? 🤔

[@Sir_Hubris]

The 3x lens makes it look like 3D, it's amazing I ♥it! ... With A1+A3&A2 you can fly this above ppl and buildings right!? ¶ : - )

[@geo30197]

You need to be careful even in a2 you need to have a distance from 50 meter from peoples and with a c2 label 30 meter...but then you have the 1:1 rule you fly 60 meters high you need 60meter distance from peoples. I have my a1 a2 a3 and a mavic 3 (dual lens) I always fly in open A1 because there is much less restrictions building peoples and so on ...only above a group of people is not aloud..but that is for all open category and then you need you're specific. For a2 close to peoples you need to fly in slow mode...I guarantee you won't be doing that for long. Please keep in mind that all reviews now are not fully independent..I mean they know if they are to critical dji will not take them anymore for a next release..and then they lose viewers

[@Sir_Hubris]

@@geo30197 thanks, good explanation! ¶ ; - )

[@geo30197]

@@Sir_Hubris graag gedaan

[@Sir_Hubris]

@@geo30197 ik heb ze ook alle 3, maar door mijn ziekte werken mijn hersens en geheugen iets minder, dus dank voor de reminder! ¶ ;-)

[@geo30197]

@@Sir_Hubris veel sterkte!

[@ronan4681]

Thank you for the review

[@tokke4]

You don’t need another license to fly this drone above 900gr. But you need to be further from people or objects

[@monacocross4241]

same video quolity only zoom difering

[@KB-yk7ed]

Dude DJI Mavic 3 pro is not a good upgrade. You fell in love with whatever that pays you. So let’s me honest, the answer is No

[@escapekayak]

A few comparison shots here: Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 PRO - comparing the 7x zoom kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2aph39joZqjd8k

[@VasariFilms]

Automatic settings? For real c'mon bro ?

[@lukeefpv]

nice comparsion 😉

[@n9amiwavelengthradio]

You dont need it.. You have a drone you can move in or move out with what you have so learn how to control you drone and setup a shot. Cell phone sensors are crap. I have the 3 no pro and will not buy this pro its a crock and typical of dji marketing.

[@orion_cinema]

someone, anyone 3rd party, find a way to put this onto an Osmo pocket so we don't look like fools walking around a wedding or event with a drone all the time!

[@moemaster1966]

I ordered the m3 pro and will be keeping my m3

[@CYBERCATXO]

Why are you keeping M3?

[@moemaster1966]

@@CYBERCATXO it’s the greatest drone I own and I already have the fimi 2022 Air2s and evo lite plus so why not keep it

[@SW-Video]

It's too bad the weight limit in the EU prevents this from being a serious go-to drone for videographers and photographers there. The one huge advantage with changeable lens camera drones is obviously the ability to change the focal length. The Mavic 3 Pro is the next best thing, plus it allows a lens change while still flying on location instead of RTH to change lenses. For many, this truly is a game changer. I'll likely get one when they sell the drone only with one battery and charger.

[@dicekolev5360]

He lives in Bulgaria, still EU but we got no laws here and nobody cares, you can use whatever drone and nobody will say a thing, haha

[@jorisbonson386]

So no then

[@londenard]

No...

[@keytiger7]

Notworth the upgrade or money, hell,no. I would love too see dji influencers tell the truth sometimes , oh but i get it, u dont have to pay for it like we do. Its clear,nothing else need to be said. One extra lens willl never make u a better story teller stop the madness!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Oh yes it will, if you know how to use it to your advantage.