The best DJI Mavic 3 prices and deals

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The DJI Mavic 3 was and is one of the most talked about drones, and it offers outstanding video and photo capabilities. Equipped with a 20MP wide-angle camera with 4/3" CMOS from legendary camera maker Hasselblad, it features a 12MP telephoto with 1/2" CMOS, is capable of 4K video, and features a 28x hybrid zoom.

You can utilize the telephoto in Explore Mode to scout locations, but its primary function is to be used in conjunction with the wide-angle Hasselblad lens, transitioning between the two for truly dynamic, cinematic results.

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The video quality of the wide-angle Hasselblad camera on the DJI Mavic 3 offers up to 5.1K resolution and DCI 4K at 120 fps, 12.8 stops of dynamic range, and an adjustable aperture from f/2.8 to f/11 open up the drone's ability to handle nearly any lighting condition and deliver low-light footage with less noise.

Best DJI Mavic 3 deals

DJI has put a premium on its flagship folding drone

5.1K Video

Pro Res 422 HQ option on Cine version

Dual camera system gives zoom view

Energy-efficient return to home

Zoom camera has disappointing sensor

Some features due later via firmware update

Price bump is significant

To support these exceptional imaging capabilities and the pilots who will capture them, DJI packed the Mavic 3 with technologies to get the most out of each shoot. Multiple features allow you to create flight paths, auto-track subjects, and perform complex aerial maneuvers with a tap.

While doing all of this, an omnidirectional obstacle sensing system and APAS 5.0 work to ensure a collision-free flight. Add in up to 46 minutes of flight time, a transmission range of up to 9.3 miles, and a folding design, and you have a powerful platform that's ideal for everything from tech-obsessed amateur photographers to professional production houses.

For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.

Best DJI Mavic 3 deals

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