DJI Air 3 Obstacle Avoidance Test: Crash or Conquer?

In this Active Track demo, we take the DJI Air 3 out for a crash course in obstacle avoidance! Can this drone conquer or crash when it comes to avoiding obstacles? If you're looking to get a taste for how the DJI Air 3 performs regarding obstacle avoidance, then watch this video! I put this drone through its paces around obstacles and see how it fares.
Let me know what you think :-)
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[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

This DJI Air 3 first flight review happened during a pretty high wind day with guests up to 37 mph; these are perfect conditions to test this drone and see if it flies as well as the DJI Air 2S and show you some of the cool features you are getting with this new DJI Drone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWwp6KVjdtjaZo

[@derekcox6531]

I have to say I’m quite impressed with how it performed. I mean you really challenged the drone and it did what it could. Every machine has its limits.

[@B-S-K]

this obstacle-sound would drive me mad !!!! ;-)

[@banawoods5348]

finally a video that actual test in a enclosed area keep it up

[@nirobg]

I really like this guy

[@DDheliservice]

Another great drone from DJI, I am very impressed with the 4K image quality, the colors, the sharpness. You can use these images directly without video processing.

[@rickparkinmoto]

That was very impressive! You're a brave man taking a brand new drone into those conditions, but it shows how brilliant the obstacle avoidance is. Thanks for that awesome demonstration.

[@khoatran-sv7je]

Tip: Activetrack and obstacle avoidance works better with the 1x lens because with the 3x the drone is trying harder to keep the subject in the frame and is further away. 1x is best for activetrack when going fast since 3x can sometimes result in obstacle avoidance not working as intended.

[@ICE0124]

finally a video that actually pushes it to its limits. so far i cant find a video yet where someone pushes the drone to its limits like how you did, i was curios of its tracking quality and stuff and it seems really good.

[@useryggfdcc]

I did the same test a few days ago with the mini3 Pro. Very uneven surface in a park. So my surprise the drone dripped very low, less them 1 meter under the branches and kept following me.

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

I guess if it can see the obstacle it will behave the same - pretty cool

[@thomaslin3078]

I really enjoy your video and l love the laugh. I love that u still embracing new tech toy in this age while most ppl in this age are afraid to try new stuff

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

what you mean this age ;-)

[@belovedLion80]

You know we all love these types of test, ya dig

[@BlairAir]

Looks just like "the gauntlet" but more trees! They went and cut all the branches, so thankfully i can see your test now!

[@MrRaymond1021]

I think it's impressive. Definitely thinking about getting it. Thanks again for sharing Henrik. 👍👍👍

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

That’s actually impressive

[@ernestsill2853]

Thanks, I buy!!!

[@jadsays]

Impressive

[@ankphotography]

at 4:41 he is just abusing 😆

[@lynsmith1096]

Good test of the obstacle avoidance

[@MauroTandoi]

awesome test, thanks to have share it with us

[@MarioBeatricePv]

Impressive...😮

[@guidetheride2103]

Another informative and entertaining video. Hi Henrik, impressive obstacle avoidance, a very good stress test. I am so in two minds whether or not 👍to take the plunge, Guess i’ll just need to think about my user case a little more or potential user cases that this drone might be able to open up for me. Thanks.

[@tuan056585]

I'm impressed with DJI Air3 technologies. Thank you for the video. 👍

[@CaminoAir]

When the Mavic 3 was released the beta firmware was improved for APAS/Active Track. I assume DJI will be upgrading the Air 3 in the same way in the coming weeks/months.

[@HopWorksET]

Sir, I absolutely LOVE your videos!!! This has really given me a glimpse on what I get with such an expensive purchase. But it IS exactly what I need. Thank you so much for your contribution!!!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Glad to help!

[@hiro_two]

​@@realitywave pine trees have lots of small branches...

[@hiro_two]

@@realitywave Pls tell me the joke i want to laugh with you 👍

[@hiro_two]

@@realitywave I didnt make a joke so what are u yapping about?

[@hiro_two]

@@realitywave bro doesnt even have good counters 😂🤡🤡🤡

[@eliastorres5466]

😮wowww that was Amazing dude ! I really looking for this mode ! Fun fun fun ! Avoiding closed objets

[@TheProCut17]

tough test, nicely done

[@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek]

This is the best channel to follow if you need great advice. Q: my new air 3 will only go left or right, whereas my Mavic 2 goes under or above. Is there a setting where the air 3 can do what the Mavic 2 can do?

[@kramregnu2945]

That was stressful video to watch. Great test of a bunch of function like foreword following and obstacle avoidance . I have a Mini 3 pro coming to me this week and can’t wait to try this out..

[@jondoeslifestuff]

Wow that is impressive

[@MKCYPHERFILMS]

love this test

[@MattysRCWorld]

Yay great job henrik! Hreat video as always! Well done!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Thanks :-)

[@eyeabove_mx]

Nice tests! Great obstacle avoidance! 😆

[@xathurax429]

Assuming it works similar on air 3 as it does with mini 3. U have to keep moving to properly test it. With mini 3 if u stand still while its surrounded it wont move. U might think it cant find a way through. But it actually just stopped because u stopped too.

[@georgekelly1948]

Thanks for doing this, Henrik, so I won’t have to when mine arrives in a few days. Cheers from Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[@8jlw88]

Sorry but I will have to report you for cruelty to Drones..!! LOL..😂

[@lprtravel]

The air 5 should be perfect - about another year to wait then 😂

[@12vibaba]

is it possible to turn of that horrible warning sound of the sensors? it would drive me crazy. and does it have the ads b detection to see other traffic?

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

No, not without loosing the sensors too

[@deveshtawre5459]

Turn down the volume from rc thats how u can do it

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Ha yes 👍 thanks

[@Rcludde-39]

Thanks a lot for this Video👍🤩😅👏Love the Dji Air 3. but not that it can only be used with the new Dji rc 2 and dji rc n-2 😪😪 Air 3 cannot be used with Dji rc pro and Dji rc

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Yes that is a concern

[@useryggfdcc]

It different transmission protocols. This drone use accusinc 4...i know spelling is wrong.😊

[@ourmundo]

That was some awesome flying from the Air 3 not being flown by the pilot! Great video!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidgarton2387]

Amazing test

[@wdrcinsantodomingo]

wowww. do you think the mini 3 pro could have done this well?

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Amazing

[@Smagsfpv]

Great video sir 😎

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Thanks 👍

[@Colin-kk8rz]

Just gave you three thumbs up 😂

[@chiquitosusa]

It is not better if you scan the person ?

[@HikeFly22]

sweet drone

[@OlegKovalyov]

Very funny. How different is the new RC remote in terms of speed?

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Seem to working fine, no lacking or such

[@MirrorUpIdaho]

Great video, but Dude... disable the obstacle avoidance volume. I'm gonnna have that sound in my head all week now. Lol

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Yes next I could turn it down

[@MirrorUpIdaho]

@@TECHDRONEMEDIA Haha. It's your channel, bro. I'm just giving you a hard time. Keep up the great videos.

[@mrelvisfu]

You should push it harder. Try to do upward, downward, and sideway as well. See if it will survive

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Lol brave come on hendrix that would be hard for the skydio lol 😂👍👌🇬🇧😁

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Properly true

[@mobilehomer7582]

Henrick, I just have one thing to say. With legs like that, you should enter the Danish Miss Universe contest!!! Sure winner!!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Hehe :-) I’m in

[@mgflyer8066]

That's pretty f-n amazing. But I will keep flying my MAVIC AIR 2 for now until I get enough money to get one

[@GAVINHR]

3:20 - how on earth did it get out of there! Seriously impressive

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

It's gray good - not flawless but really good

[@zelnando]

Waiting for the air 3 S

[@TasmanianTiger88]

I wouldn't try this with my Mavic 3 at all lol, even though it has sensors all around I don't trust it that way, because three branches are some sneaky devils for sure. The only drone I would have behind me in the woods would be the Skydio 2 with the beacon.

[@nikos9599]

Nice test and nice video! I'm almost convinced to buy an Air 3 :-) What I would like to know (I can't find any concrete information about it) is whether the obstacle avoidance also works with all the Quickshots modes like circle, helix, etc. Do you know this?

[@Generouslife153]

Did you do it ?

[@Attwood182]

Man I want one now shall I go for it?

[@dnch]

cant you turn off the anoying beeping?

[@dnch]

nah cant watch it, thats too much

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

No

[@useryggfdcc]

The volume can be adjusted on the controller. Double swap down on right top of screen and lower volume. Work like that on the mini3 Pro controller.

[@Directorkunguru]

Cost of drone

[@ptaylor5014]

Impressive, can you use that controller with the Mini 3?

[@BikeParkLane]

No

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

No

[@royk1374]

Continuously waiting and stopping the follow mode to switch between the cameras is not a real test, when it's not able to keep up on you it has failed. Perhaps it had found another way if you kept on walking.

[@djidroneadventures4059]

@royk1374 shut the front door. Do you even own a drone

[@royk1374]

@@djidroneadventures4059 Are you good? And yes I do have 2 drones, M3 pro and an older one. So explain why you've to call me a fool Mr wise guy

[@djidroneadventures4059]

@@royk1374 it must take a lot to impress you if you are still not happy with this performance to avoid all those branches

[@royk1374]

@@djidroneadventures4059 Because I said it has failed a test when it's not able to keep up? I don't get your point, are you hurt because you're in love with this drone? It isn't practical when you have to wait on your drone, my point was that he didn't try to just move on and see what the drone would do. If it stops and doesn't find its way it has failed that avoidance test, as simple as that.

[@djidroneadventures4059]

@@royk1374 if you want it to squeeze through a gap that small you are in the wrong hobby

[@seamusdelahunty1615]

greetings from the emerald isle does this craft and software have weigh points?

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Yes it has waypoints

[@BikeParkLane]

Yes

[@Idealforyou-TV]

That wasn't good publicity for the drone. She is completely overwhelmed with her all-round view and hasn't found the gap anymore. Constantly standing still and the frequent loss of the target seems like an immature system. The test has at least shown the reality and puts an end to the dreams 🤔

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Nevertheless, this is how it performed

[@SeeItFromAbove]

Hej Henrik ved du om der nogen chance for at dji måske får waypoints ind på mini 3 pro?

[@MinhThuan998]

your laugh :))😆

[@erickm3874]

How do you record audio like that?

[@Generouslife153]

Usbc mic!

[@dextardextar]

getting much closer to personal defense drones lol.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

A very confused drone! 😂

[@YorktownUSA]

This is why Skydio still rules self flight.

[@mammothwagon]

Hmm maybe it's time for me to sell my Skydio 2+.

[@L-NEGRO]

Is this guy related to Bilbo Baggins? I feel like this video was filmed in the shire 😂😂 Good video sir, the way he laughs is like a little kid doing what they love. He is really having fun out there. Dislike button twice 😂😂😂

[@ag_a3346]

Oh my word, I had to watch this on mute. what the hell is that noise throughout the video?

[@ProgenitorofTerror]

To be noted... It might have been confused, stopped or disoriented but tiny branches weren't a problem and overall it DIDN'T CRASH. Now could that be the case if it was up against another notorious obstacle... Power lines 🤔

[@deadstick100]

Yes I’ve tested it on power lines and ovoids them with no problems at all it’s extremely smart.

[@ProgenitorofTerror]

@@deadstick100 although DHL has my air 3 still on route at the moment... I am more than delighted to hear that! Thank you 👍

[@edruttledge342]

The obstacle avoidance is mediocre compared to my Skydio system. Unfortunately, Skydio recently abandoned the "consumer" market... meaning DJI will have little incentive to perfect this feature.

[@demonhogo]

i've crashed several skydio drones. It's not that great. Plus the camera looks terrible

[@driewiel]

Works great. Except is had one problem. It's a gimmick. Nobody actually uses active-track. Soon you put it at distance to have the landscape in view it doesn't work anymore. They all fly their DJI drone manually to get the shots they want. It would be much better if DJI didn't cripple their products by not adding follow-me. That's GPS. Not optical. I would say that the Mini 2 with Litchi or Maven is the more useful hiker/biker drone. It may not have obstacle avoidance and APAS. But you're not going to risk a $1000 drone on a bike tour to begin with. You fly it away from hazards. Who wants to see trees closeup? If you have it fly that close get a 360 camera on a (invisible) stick.

[@dronedario7689]

SKYDIO 2 + IT'S THE TOP DRONE IN THE WORLD

[@chrispoulsen_]

Hej Henrik. Hvilken mikrofon bruger du her til at optage din stemme med? @techdronemedia

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

En zoom F2 optager med en lapel mikrofon

[@chrispoulsen_]

@@TECHDRONEMEDIA tak for svar 👍 kan du tilfældigvis navnet på mikrofonen?

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Nej, men tror måske den var med i kittet

[@chrispoulsen_]

@@TECHDRONEMEDIA tak jeg må kigge på det 👍

[@Reviews4fun1]

Impressive