Hmmm not worth the money. I own every current Prosumer DJI drone that they support and the DJI Inspire Pro. This will never be on my hit list at that price. Sad they need to charge this much for Prosumer grade drone.
Yawn. Another Mavic. Double yawn, another DJI product that won't take off when you want it to because it THINKS you're in restricted airspace. DJI has become apple. No new product, just rehashed product. I'm waiting for the Autel Evo Like +. That's where my money goes. Not the Apple of the sky.
Thank you for the review thus far! It answered a lot of my questions, especially where the object avoidance is concerned. I do have a question and a comment to make: first, have you heard anything about whether or not this drone will be made compatible with the V2 goggles? I saw one comment online where DJI said "Maybe in a future firmware update," which isn't very reassuring. The V2 goggles - for me anyway - make flying a drone MUCH better and easier than a smart phone clamped to the controller. I haven't seen the smart controller with the built-in screen, but for me, the V2 goggles are so much further ahead than a hand-held display that I can't imagine the smart controller's screen can come close. I'm so sold on the goggles that I won't buy the M3 until and if DJI makes the two work together. So any info on your part about compatibility and a "firmware update" would be appreciated. My comment: I'd suggest not saying anything in your videos along the lines of "more than most of you folks will need..." (21:50) I'm certain it's not your intention, but such remarks can come off sounding a bit condescending and, IMHO, adds a tiny bit of grit into what's otherwise an excellent video. Much appreciated!
Russ, One thing comes to mind about the Micro SD Card...I always remove it to download since the days of the Spark and all other models because of the slow transfer rate when connecting to the craft. Adapter to the computer transfers faster. BUT how about checking the transfer rate of the Mavic 3? could it be real USB C speeds?
I haven't seen any info about phone/tablet compatibility with the standard remote. Is there a list that I just can't find? Will it work with my iPad Mini 4? Will I have to use my new iPhone Pro with it with a smaller screen? Thanks in advance.
Just because you may have “worked hard” doesn’t mean you aren’t a DJI stooge and shill- by necessity. You depend on getting drones early to drive user content and income for yourself, so you will not be totally honest and gloss over flaws. Moreover, DJI provides you free units (not loaners) so you have an added incentive to shill for the company. Also, you are given a specific "script sheet" by DJI and instructions on specific points to say in videos like this. In essence, you are being compensated and obviously have a conflict of interest that you don't reveal. In most industries, this wouldn't be permitted and would need to be revealed, but as we all know, RUclips is the wild west and unregulated. Sure, many "creators" like you may make good videos, helpful videos in some cases, etc but you will never disclose the inherent bias you have from the thousands of dollars of free gear you get as well as early access. The most honest reviews you will get are from those who purchase it with their own money.
I would be interested in seeing how well the obstacle avoidance works flying low through the trees (around trunks, or pillars) and through holes/windows. So if you get a chance to test that, it would be appreciated.
@@mrk2ovtec he flew at the trees and over them. I want to see if the drone obstacle avoidance would interfere with a lower level flight under the foliage through the gaps in the trunks. Think a more dramatic cinema photography approach.
@@ia6980 Actually no... I do pilot my drones through trees, around bridges, etc.. I just want to know if the obstacle avoidance may interfere with my piloting.
Great video Russ! I’ve budgeted for the CINE version however after watching this as well as the DJI announcement I don’t think this is too much of an upgrade vs my M2P, E2P, or my A2S. I’ll probably get FOMO in about 3 months but who knows by then we may be hearing about the E3P. Thanks for making this video!
Couldn’t agree more, I too budgeted for this new iteration of the Mavic. I’ve owned every DJI consumer drone from the Spark thru the M2P and FPV drone and this is the first one I’ll take a pass on. It looks great, but not great enough to justify the expense!
I agree. It really doesn't look worth it over an Air 2s, and if you have the money for a Mavic 3 Cine, why not get an Inspire 2 instead. The Mavic 3 needed to be $500 cheaper and the Mavic 3 Cine needed to be $2500-$3000.
The fact that he said the obstacle avoidance is as good as the ''S'' and he couldn't name the brand Skydio means that this is an advertisement. All other reviewers are saying the obstacle avoidance is good but not as good as the Skydio.
Great review. Another overprice drone to empty your wallet. Not worth it at all for normal consumers with this insane price. I'm happy with my air 2s. I'm more hyped for dji mini 3 to see how much dji can put their technology in this small up coming drone 😃👍
Hey Russ, on the air 2s, the obstacle avoidance will not function nearly as well in 4K 60 as it does in 4K 30 or lower. I’ve tested it over and over again in different setting and at the highest resolution and frame rates it will just stop but can’t find a way around an obstacle. When you tested it without recording, it did great. As soon as you started recording in 5K it acted just as the air 2s does in high res. I believe the processor just can’t do both tasks (record at high res/frame rate and avoid obstacles at the same time). I would love to see if you lower the resolution if it will perform obstacle avoidance better. Just a thought. Love your channel by the way. Keep up the good work! 😀
way WAY over priced, so much so; There a part of my that wishes sales a horrible and they are forced to realize that reality of it’s not “cutting edge tech” you put a sensor that has been on the market for years on the drone, lower it to a reasonable price. What price would be reasonable you ask. To me, M3 with fly more bundle 1,300.00 ~ 1,500.00. The Cine, it’s a firmware/internal software difference. Not worth it. (To Me). Pricing themselves out of mass sales…
You know the Mavic 3 was released because a lot of people are putting up their Mavic 2s for sale, hoping to use the money to offset the cost of acquiring the Mavic 3. Frankly, I believe it is overpriced. For those of us who own a Mavic 2 Pro, we waited for years for DJI to release the firmware update that would allow filming at 4K60FPS, and they never did. Unlike the Inspire 1, the Inspire 2 cannot be fitted with the thermal lens, for that you have to shell out another fortune to acquire a Matrice. The Autel Evo II solutions have forced DJI to rush the Mavic 3 to market, and I say "rush" because some of the features of the Mavic 3 will only become available in a future firmware update. Frankly, I've had enough of DJI's money grubbing marketing tactics. My next drone is going to be an Evo II, and now that my son is old enough to register a UAV, I'm going to get him an Autel Nano. DJI will not learn until they start to lose market share.
In the UK we have these things called tweezers. I keep a pair in my flying bag because a drone I won’t confess to owning also has an awkward sd card position and I too can’t stand big claws.
I returned my DJI Mini 2 & sold my Mavic 3 to buy the Autel Nano+ & EVO 2 because of the DJI GeoFence Flight Restrictions, which Autel does NOT implement.
@14:50 First off thanks Russ. Great vid as usual. Just want to point out you may have not seen a difference because you’re using the O2 RC no? Don’t you need the new RC Pro for O3?
The fact that you said the obstacle avoidance is as good as the ''S'' and he couldn't name the brand Skydio means that this is an advertisement. All other reviewers are saying the obstacle avoidance is good but still not as good as the Skydio.
One other test for you to try out. Most of us have no issue with not flying head on into trees... How about come into the trees from the side (or the rear) because that is where we as pilots makes our mistakes. As we pan L/R and slide in the opposite direction we can't see the direction we're going in (unless we maintain Vlos) but presuming the PIC is engrossed in his footage and (He/she/Observer) is NOT looking up and watching where the drone is going and slides into a tree. In my case I was watching my drone slide into a tree and didn't realize that I was still giving my right stick a little pressure so I slid into a tree. So to me, if the drone can protect me from myself and doing stupid S**t like that then it's worth it.
I cannot speak for the Mavic 3 but I flew my Mavic Air 2 full sport speed at my truck just above hood level. The drone followed the slope of the windshield and skimmed right over the top.
Great introduction…still trying to get my head around whether worth upgrade from PRO2…apart from VIDEO and obstacle avoidance, not seeing it so far ? Thoughts?
Does the Mrs need to be concerned...lol? Is the correct term 'spousal security' when the hubby calls a drone sexy? Pretty sure she doesn't have an ounce of worry when you say that...lol. Great video...I'm impressed with its raw video quality...very nice. Great job Russ!
The best review so far, specially because you have spoken about the Mavic 3 basic version, and most important, showing it’s capacity of the features!!! I cannot understand a few RUclipsrs starting showing the Cine version, instead the basic version…. So why showing the Cine Version if majority of people will by the basic mavic 3 or combo!!!?
Good Review! Really excited to see all of the intelligent flight modes, Super Resolution, and active track. I'm also curious to see more about the photo modes. I will be following this series closely!
Amazing stuff! I like the idea of the new smart controller but don’t want to spend $5k on the cine. I’m a beginner drone pilot anyway (coming up on 1 year of part 107!) and will probably opt for the M3 fly more combo.
I saw the price tag and went "nope, not even in the ballpark." A grand over their Mavic 2 when it launched, nuts. Really cool drone though, I'm sure I'm not the target audience for it anyway. My Air 2 is the right drone for me.
Damn Russ, you really out did your self with this review! I am now so excited about getting one. I will take a deep breath and watch some more of your videos on this 👶....only a stop gap till I figure out how to tell my better half I'm getting it... I got my Air 2 because of your reviews and have really got allot out of it. Making videos and impressing everyone with them, but it is time....time to take the next step. Mavic 3 and commercial license. Thanks again!
WOW! Price point was much higher than expected! I have been getting estimates from many sites that thought it was gonna be $500 cheaper. This is kind of what I expected as far as a guess, but one can hope. This places it in some other solid competition with others. I will still try to get the flymore but the that will be it, the top rung is out of my rainge untill I start making money with this.
Hi Russ, Great video. As a suggestion take the Mavic 2, Air2S and the Mavic 3 fly them about 150m away then hit the RTH button and see where each one lands and mark that position with a little flag
Excellent job as alway Russ!!. This drone is definitely on my Radar, still flying my Mavic 2. Appreciate how provide you clear explanations, w/o all the fluff, but do deeper dives with additional video’s. I’ve been flying my Mavic 2 for a year now and think I’m ready for the next step. Thanks again and look forward to more.
Hey Russ, great quality review as usual. The Mavic 3 may be a good choice for the replacement of a lost or damaged prosumer drone. If you already own a Mavic 2 pro or Autel Evo 2 Pro then no need to upgrade. The Cene model however may be worth it for the professional who wants to have this extra feature. IMO, an experienced drone pilot should invest in paying a fraction of the cost for videography, photography and editing lessons rather than buy the Mavic 3 in order to produce great quality work.
It’s impossible to find a Mavic 3 video which has wife friendly audio. I mean, “It’s expensive” “Costs about a trip to Starbucks every day for TWO YEARS” While those statements might be true, I don’t want to broadcast them throughout my house while watching this and incriminate myself before even buying it.
Thank you for the helpful videos you publish. What monitor did you say you were using? It sounded like triple check but I think it is something else. Thank you again and God bless.
Great review! I'm hoping you'll do more on the obstacle avoidance from other directions, backing into trees dropping down into trees or bramble, corners of buildings, and maybe how it manages underpasses.
Russ, thanks for the info but to be honest the 5.1 to 4K "comparison" was pretty useless as the video you uploaded only goes up to 4K anyway! 😎 Also you didn't touch on H265 which is pretty important as it is a billion colors as opposed to H264's I million colors. Is HLG still an option as on the Mavic 2? Also you didn't touch on the fact that the H265 bitrate is only 140mb/s and not 200mb/s as in H264. This REALLY important for pros to know as we need to see if it is really necessary to buy the cine or not.
21:37 should you upgrade? No. While the drone is impressive, for most consumers it's just way to expensive. Similarly, to support the cine version, if shooting apple pro res, you better be charging an arm and a leg to keep up with data you'll be storing.
Hey there! I just did last weekend and it ended badly. I pushed er a little too fvkn hard boys. Lol. Backwards it performs very well. Need to test lateral more when I get a new one from DJI.
I'd really like to see a solid, in-depth comparison between DJI Mavic 3 vs. Autel Robotics EVO II V2 Pro 6K vs. DJI Air 2S. I know 51 Drones seems to be DJI-centric, but I think it worth it to step outside of that box and give us some decent comparisons (collision avoidance performance, active tracking, day and nighttime video and photo shooting, etc.).
I do understand, that using the D-Log on the Mavic you have got the option of ISO 400 or 800. Obviously you would chose the 400, whenever possible. My question is how does it effect the ND Filter. What is a standard value. I used to go with ND 4 and 8 for the Mavic 2 Pro with ISO 100. But now I should double or quadruple the ND value, right? I don´t want to use the DJI Filters. So which one would you recommend when using mostly D-Log. Thanx.
The Cine costs much more becauąe of the controller. That's a $1500 upgrade. Spending $500 more for everything else is marginal. The biggest problem of the Cine is the 1TB is not removable. This really fcks up work flow.
Don't buy this drone unless you wanna spend 5000$ for the Sennical version ;) , they give you the crappiest controller of all time that usually comes with DJI Mini 400$, unable to disable obstance avoidance BEEPING everywhere , so annoying! Missing all the M2 Maneuver features
really bad review waste of time - he speculates on things he does not know and does not provide comparison of the same shot so it is next to impossible to follow along and make any true comparison
Yawn. Another Mavic. Double yawn, another DJI product that won't take off when you want it to because it THINKS you're in restricted airspace. DJI has become apple. No new product, just rehashed product. I'm waiting for the Autel Evo Like +. That's where my money goes. Not the Apple of the sky.
Hi Russ! Your footages and videos are amassing!!!👌 The new Mavic 3 is a master piece DJI put this drone in other level, Autel need to work a lot to be closed ti the Mavic 3. 👍 👏👏👏💯
Well , I think DJI is trying to kill their own business. $2200 for the base model , $3000 for the fly more combo , and let's just forget about the Cine package. The jump from base to fly more is enough all by itself to buy you a Mavic Air 2S. Some of this can be explained away by lingering tariffs, supply chain issues, and just general inflation, but they have now crossed over the threshold of pain for the average hobbyist. I for one will not be crossing that threshold any time soon and I suspect many others won't either. Paying $1800 for a P4P V2 was my limit and more than I could really justify at the time but $2200 for the base Mavic 3 is too much. I acknowledge that DJI has been steadily demarcing the lines between hobbyist and Pro product lines , but damn , the Mavic Pro was the sweet spot between the Mavic Air series and the Inspire (which is totally beyond the needs and reach of most Drone users) , and now it has become TOO Pro for most of us to afford. Yep , I know you can't buy a Maserati for the price of a Chevy but there is a point , a line , where the Chevy is good enough. Now I know that most responders to this comment will say "if you can't play , get outa the game", or "Maybe Hubsan has something for you", but that won't change the fact that this drone is just too damn costly.
Just flew my Mini 2 last week, for the first time. 2 outings just enough to go through 1 battery. I think I will trash it and run out with my credit card for the Mavic 3.....Kidding, I will fly the heck out of the Min 2 and wait for the Mavic 5....I don't drink Starbucks, so in 2 years time, no sweat...
Great review. Small point - at around 5:49 you state that the Mavic 3 records at up to 200 megabits per second, although you noted in the text the it records at up to 200MBPS. That's 200 megabytes per second. It should be 200Mbps (small b and also a small nit to pick).
Hi Russ, to solve the issue with props falling out of the M3 Bra, build up the “nubs” with Bondic. Cure each layer with the provide Led light. Job done. Get it here: @t Keep up the great videos, I may win the Lotto and buy myself an M3 :-/
Hi Russ, I’m looking at retiring my trusty Phantom 4 Pro, with the Crystalsky controller, how relevant is the Mavic 3 10 months on from launch, and seeing as i detest using a phone or an iPad for controlling it, would I be better off with a Cine package?
Hey Russ .Im having trouble with quick transfer with my mav 3. I am using a tripletek 8 pro with it.To be more specific it starts to transfer then it losses connection..what's up .Acumen drones.
Nice info ! But Im still happy with my Mavic Air2 and my Smart Controller, so when I will upgrade it has to be really special ... Mavic 3 looks good, but so is the prize for it :-)))
Isn’t the telephoto lens 12 MP ? I am keenly watching this space to see the active track 5.0 performance. If it doesn’t do what I want it to, Ill add the Air 2s to my drones instead of the Mavic 3. For the price of the Mavic 3, most folks who shoot for social media could buy the Air 2s and a high end MacBook Pro
I love the video! Very informative. What kind of hookup to you have connecting your Tripltek 8 Pro to the controller? I bought one after watching your review on it. Best tablet I have owned to date so far. I have been looking for something nice for my Mavic 2 and Mini 2. Thanks!
To get eXpress replacement you have to have a credit card that you can do a temporary hold for 1500 😢 and or $650 to calibrate the camera sensor and then whatever damage elsewhere on the device that was sustained for the whole purpose of sending it off for repair it’s better to just do your Xpress replacement, right??? oh, and one last thing dude, take your battery out before you take the card out otherwise you can corrupt Sid card ? Just a thought.
Whats up with DJI. Mavic 3 pro looks good but apparently cannot handle a smart controller. No smart controller with the combo. The basic model $3k doesn't come with a smart controller must pay 5k to get one?
What's the best way to get advice for a 1 year pilot .I have my 107 and I'm wanting to make videos of different locations but I am at a road block on data transferring with memory card issues .I'm using the top of the line everything and I'm getting frustrated with the process.HELP ME
According to a Chinese channel, the lens on the 4/3 sensor is very likely to have very high distortion, only to be corrected digitally. As a result, the corner noise level is unusually high after correction. I will wait to be sure on everything before making a decision as I would use for photos more, adding that it still doesn’t has genuine manual control for photography at launch. For video, it might not bring huge advantage over Mavic 2 pro or Mavic Air 2S. Watch that from 8:50 to 9:45 in the video. ruclips.net/video/b50o0UXOc0I/видео.html
Russ This video was the best that I have for Obstacle avoidance seen anywhere. Looking forward to more reviews on the Mavic 3. Just went to SpinUp today and we will have a chance to fly on our Sunday get together. Russ I we would really like to see you in person. Have a great weekend.
Hasselblad is now owned by DJI. Smart move by DJI if you ask me. However, I haven't shot a Hass since I retired from photography. It used to be a great camera/ lens
Ehhh....it's okay! Still NOT the greatest. Still has flaws and half baked features. Obstacle sensing and avoidance need a lot of work to make it respond quicker and faster when closing in on obstacles. 10% improvement over the previous mavic is nothing to be worth ooooh and awwwwee about. Not impress if it's still having issues. There are other drones that can do much better at sensing obstacles and go around it or above it with ease.
You should always hear a microSD card audibly "click" when it's locked into place when inserted fully into the slot. If it doesn't "click" it's not locked in.
Hi from Brazil! If I may make a humble and unpretentious comment, I have already noticed in another video that I watched that every time someone tries to make a return home with drones and by chance the person's leftover is overlapping the land pad the process of returning home does not occur satisfactorily. Note that when you take off with the Mavik 2 pro your shadow overlaps your return home point and when the drone returns it lands very close to your shadow. Please understand that the above comment is just the comment of a layman new to the subject.
Why would it get hung up if it also has an upward sensor? Shouldn't it just climb on altitude until it has a forward path again? Not seeing a big improvement from Mavic 2 regarding foward obstacle avoidance so far.
Can't understand at the price of this drone why the obstacle avoidance is so laggy. It struggles and has to think about it. This drone is no comparison to my skideo 2 why can't DJI get this right for such a big company. Great review though
Image from 1/2 inch sensor is definetely not as good as from 4/3 sensor. Plus there is no manual control of exposure,white balance and etc on the 1/2 sensor, which is frustrating
Thanks as always very good info I'm in the process of making a decision on which drone should I buy I know I don't want this to Cine it because I don't do that kind of Photography I'm just a recreational flyer. But there is not one Maverick that I do not own I do hate I sold my mavic Pro it was my first top-end drone
Ok, so we've seen your initial impressions of the Mavic 3, I for one would greatly appreciate your views on this drone now, especially after a significant firmware update.
I just got my RC Pro controller and charged it. It stopped charging and so I tapped the power to see the battery power and I'm getting max 3 green lights and it's turned off. Any idea why?
Tiny piece of tape on the micro-SD card will make it much easier to remove Russ. (with or without nails) I do this with all my micro-SD cards that are used in pull out style slots.
Many Chinese have really long fingernails; that’s Chinese men compared to western men. And those who say otherwise haven't met many regular working-class Chinese living in mainland China.
Hi, there. Really appreciate your sharing and advice. We will forward it to our designated teams. Thanks for your support and understanding!
Take this advise to Marketing and Finance team - Reduce Mavic's price to half
Hmmm not worth the money. I own every current Prosumer DJI drone that they support and the DJI Inspire Pro. This will never be on my hit list at that price. Sad they need to charge this much for Prosumer grade drone.
When will the smart controller be available separately for us who don't need the ProRes, or huge storage?
Great technology Dji... I’m impressed, can’t afford it tho😣😔... still on my mavic pro... 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Yawn. Another Mavic. Double yawn, another DJI product that won't take off when you want it to because it THINKS you're in restricted airspace. DJI has become apple. No new product, just rehashed product.
I'm waiting for the Autel Evo Like +. That's where my money goes. Not the Apple of the sky.
Damn that’s an awesome drone. Everyone decided to release their M3 reviews at the same time. This is my first one.
Thanks I really appreciate that man!
@@51Drones Same here Russ. Watched yours first, as many of us consider you “THE Source” 👍
Thank you for the review thus far! It answered a lot of my questions, especially where the object avoidance is concerned. I do have a question and a comment to make: first, have you heard anything about whether or not this drone will be made compatible with the V2 goggles? I saw one comment online where DJI said "Maybe in a future firmware update," which isn't very reassuring. The V2 goggles - for me anyway - make flying a drone MUCH better and easier than a smart phone clamped to the controller. I haven't seen the smart controller with the built-in screen, but for me, the V2 goggles are so much further ahead than a hand-held display that I can't imagine the smart controller's screen can come close. I'm so sold on the goggles that I won't buy the M3 until and if DJI makes the two work together. So any info on your part about compatibility and a "firmware update" would be appreciated.
My comment: I'd suggest not saying anything in your videos along the lines of "more than most of you folks will need..." (21:50) I'm certain it's not your intention, but such remarks can come off sounding a bit condescending and, IMHO, adds a tiny bit of grit into what's otherwise an excellent video. Much appreciated!
I stated that because many people want the best of the best, when in fact, they would greatly regret it. Just trying to save headache
Russ, One thing comes to mind about the Micro SD Card...I always remove it to download since the days of the Spark and all other models because of the slow transfer rate when connecting to the craft. Adapter to the computer transfers faster. BUT how about checking the transfer rate of the Mavic 3? could it be real USB C speeds?
@51 Drones: Is the comment above from you Russ?
I haven't seen any info about phone/tablet compatibility with the standard remote.
Is there a list that I just can't find?
Will it work with my iPad Mini 4?
Will I have to use my new iPhone Pro with it with a smaller screen?
Thanks in advance.
Just because you may have “worked hard” doesn’t mean you aren’t a DJI stooge and shill- by necessity. You depend on getting drones early to drive user content and income for yourself, so you will not be totally honest and gloss over flaws. Moreover, DJI provides you free units (not loaners) so you have an added incentive to shill for the company.
Also, you are given a specific "script sheet" by DJI and instructions on specific points to say in videos like this.
In essence, you are being compensated and obviously have a conflict of interest that you don't reveal.
In most industries, this wouldn't be permitted and would need to be revealed, but as we all know, RUclips is the wild west and unregulated. Sure, many "creators" like you may make good videos, helpful videos in some cases, etc but you will never disclose the inherent bias you have from the thousands of dollars of free gear you get as well as early access. The most honest reviews you will get are from those who purchase it with their own money.
Troll with hateraid and envy
I would be interested in seeing how well the obstacle avoidance works flying low through the trees (around trunks, or pillars) and through holes/windows. So if you get a chance to test that, it would be appreciated.
I’m guessing you didn’t watch the video?
I think he means more challenging than I showed.
@@mrk2ovtec he flew at the trees and over them. I want to see if the drone obstacle avoidance would interfere with a lower level flight under the foliage through the gaps in the trunks. Think a more dramatic cinema photography approach.
I would love that too! Use the follow me. Please!
@@ia6980 Actually no... I do pilot my drones through trees, around bridges, etc.. I just want to know if the obstacle avoidance may interfere with my piloting.
Great video Russ! I’ve budgeted for the CINE version however after watching this as well as the DJI announcement I don’t think this is too much of an upgrade vs my M2P, E2P, or my A2S. I’ll probably get FOMO in about 3 months but who knows by then we may be hearing about the E3P. Thanks for making this video!
Couldn’t agree more, I too budgeted for this new iteration of the Mavic. I’ve owned every DJI consumer drone from the Spark thru the M2P and FPV drone and this is the first one I’ll take a pass on. It looks great, but not great enough to justify the expense!
spoiled little tw@ts have to get their toys first..........zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I agree. It really doesn't look worth it over an Air 2s, and if you have the money for a Mavic 3 Cine, why not get an Inspire 2 instead. The Mavic 3 needed to be $500 cheaper and the Mavic 3 Cine needed to be $2500-$3000.
Will stick to My mavic pro 2
Air2s is the perfect size drone
Great job Russ, One of the few reviews which doesn't seem like an advertisement.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
The fact that he said the obstacle avoidance is as good as the ''S'' and he couldn't name the brand Skydio means that this is an advertisement. All other reviewers are saying the obstacle avoidance is good but not as good as the Skydio.
Getting your hands on one of those Mavic 3 this early is only possible to promotion and advertisement. So this is an disguised ad.
@@gabriel0382 I can say whatever the fuck I want. I was trying to be clever.
@@flightlinevr6302 Damn, you caught me. Gotta learn to be more sneaky so I can trick the wise ones like yourself.
I can't get over how bad that zoom image quality is. So disappointed :(
Shutterstock not accepted footage. Bad quality in the shadows, too much Noise and Film Grain.
Amazing drone? yes, worth the cost? not even close, the saying fool and his money comes to mind.
Great review. Another overprice drone to empty your wallet. Not worth it at all for normal consumers with this insane price. I'm happy with my air 2s. I'm more hyped for dji mini 3 to see how much dji can put their technology in this small up coming drone 😃👍
This review can’t be tested since there are no disadvantages are elicited here. Sponsored video to promote sales
Hey Russ, on the air 2s, the obstacle avoidance will not function nearly as well in 4K 60 as it does in 4K 30 or lower. I’ve tested it over and over again in different setting and at the highest resolution and frame rates it will just stop but can’t find a way around an obstacle. When you tested it without recording, it did great. As soon as you started recording in 5K it acted just as the air 2s does in high res. I believe the processor just can’t do both tasks (record at high res/frame rate and avoid obstacles at the same time). I would love to see if you lower the resolution if it will perform obstacle avoidance better. Just a thought. Love your channel by the way. Keep up the good work! 😀
Great idea for a test video!
way WAY over priced, so much so; There a part of my that wishes sales a horrible and they are forced to realize that reality of it’s not “cutting edge tech” you put a sensor that has been on the market for years on the drone, lower it to a reasonable price. What price would be reasonable you ask. To me, M3 with fly more bundle 1,300.00 ~ 1,500.00. The Cine, it’s a firmware/internal software difference. Not worth it. (To Me). Pricing themselves out of mass sales…
You know the Mavic 3 was released because a lot of people are putting up their Mavic 2s for sale, hoping to use the money to offset the cost of acquiring the Mavic 3. Frankly, I believe it is overpriced. For those of us who own a Mavic 2 Pro, we waited for years for DJI to release the firmware update that would allow filming at 4K60FPS, and they never did.
Unlike the Inspire 1, the Inspire 2 cannot be fitted with the thermal lens, for that you have to shell out another fortune to acquire a Matrice. The Autel Evo II solutions have forced DJI to rush the Mavic 3 to market, and I say "rush" because some of the features of the Mavic 3 will only become available in a future firmware update.
Frankly, I've had enough of DJI's money grubbing marketing tactics. My next drone is going to be an Evo II, and now that my son is old enough to register a UAV, I'm going to get him an Autel Nano. DJI will not learn until they start to lose market share.
In the UK we have these things called tweezers. I keep a pair in my flying bag because a drone I won’t confess to owning also has an awkward sd card position and I too can’t stand big claws.
I returned my DJI Mini 2 & sold my Mavic 3 to buy the Autel Nano+ & EVO 2 because of the DJI GeoFence Flight Restrictions, which Autel does NOT implement.
I waited 3 year’s for this nonsense? THOSE PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS. My dreams are ruined. Not buying one now! 🙄👎🏻
@14:50 First off thanks Russ. Great vid as usual. Just want to point out you may have not seen a difference because you’re using the O2 RC no? Don’t you need the new RC Pro for O3?
The fact that you said the obstacle avoidance is as good as the ''S'' and he couldn't name the brand Skydio means that this is an advertisement. All other reviewers are saying the obstacle avoidance is good but still not as good as the Skydio.
One other test for you to try out. Most of us have no issue with not flying head on into trees... How about come into the trees from the side (or the rear) because that is where we as pilots makes our mistakes. As we pan L/R and slide in the opposite direction we can't see the direction we're going in (unless we maintain Vlos) but presuming the PIC is engrossed in his footage and (He/she/Observer) is NOT looking up and watching where the drone is going and slides into a tree. In my case I was watching my drone slide into a tree and didn't realize that I was still giving my right stick a little pressure so I slid into a tree.
So to me, if the drone can protect me from myself and doing stupid S**t like that then it's worth it.
I came here only for active track.
I kept hearing reports of a flying shark eating a camera. Now I now what theyre talkin bout
Is there a speed limit for the obstacle avoidance to work, most of the flying was around 6 mph . Does it work at faster speeds ?
I cannot speak for the Mavic 3 but I flew my Mavic Air 2 full sport speed at my truck just above hood level. The drone followed the slope of the windshield and skimmed right over the top.
Great introduction…still trying to get my head around whether worth upgrade from PRO2…apart from VIDEO and obstacle avoidance, not seeing it so far ? Thoughts?
Does the Mrs need to be concerned...lol?
Is the correct term 'spousal security' when the hubby calls a drone sexy? Pretty sure she doesn't have an ounce of worry when you say that...lol.
Great video...I'm impressed with its raw video quality...very nice.
Great job Russ!
Thanks Jimmy!
Great video Russ !
The best review so far, specially because you have spoken about the Mavic 3 basic version, and most important, showing it’s capacity of the features!!!
I cannot understand a few RUclipsrs starting showing the Cine version, instead the basic version….
So why showing the Cine Version if majority of people will by the basic mavic 3 or combo!!!?
They review what was given to them.
@@51Drones thanks Ross.
Good Review! Really excited to see all of the intelligent flight modes, Super Resolution, and active track. I'm also curious to see more about the photo modes. I will be following this series closely!
Amazing stuff! I like the idea of the new smart controller but don’t want to spend $5k on the cine. I’m a beginner drone pilot anyway (coming up on 1 year of part 107!) and will probably opt for the M3 fly more combo.
Nice 👍🏽 but hit me up when the Air 2S price drops
I saw the price tag and went "nope, not even in the ballpark."
A grand over their Mavic 2 when it launched, nuts. Really cool drone though, I'm sure I'm not the target audience for it anyway. My Air 2 is the right drone for me.
How much is it
Damn Russ, you really out did your self with this review! I am now so excited about getting one. I will take a deep breath and watch some more of your videos on this 👶....only a stop gap till I figure out how to tell my better half I'm getting it...
I got my Air 2 because of your reviews and have really got allot out of it. Making videos and impressing everyone with them, but it is time....time to take the next step. Mavic 3 and commercial license.
Thanks again!
WOW! Price point was much higher than expected! I have been getting estimates from many sites that thought it was gonna be $500 cheaper. This is kind of what I expected as far as a guess, but one can hope. This places it in some other solid competition with others. I will still try to get the flymore but the that will be it, the top rung is out of my rainge untill I start making money with this.
Will this work on your DJI Smart controller
Hi Russ,
Great video. As a suggestion take the Mavic 2, Air2S and the Mavic 3 fly them about 150m away then hit the RTH button and see where each one lands and mark that position with a little flag
I want to, but my RTH isn’t working currently!
Excellent job as alway Russ!!. This drone is definitely on my Radar, still flying my Mavic 2. Appreciate how provide you clear explanations, w/o all the fluff, but do deeper dives with additional video’s. I’ve been flying my Mavic 2 for a year now and think I’m ready for the next step. Thanks again and look forward to more.
what's your justification ?
Yeah ???
Here is a idea for the SD card. Flip the drone upside down. Then card is right side up
You funny
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Super informative Russ - look forward to seeing your updates… thank you!
Hey Russ, great quality review as usual. The Mavic 3 may be a good choice for the replacement of a lost or damaged prosumer drone. If you already own a Mavic 2 pro or Autel Evo 2 Pro then no need to upgrade. The Cene model however may be worth it for the professional who wants to have this extra feature. IMO, an experienced drone pilot should invest in paying a fraction of the cost for videography, photography and editing lessons rather than buy the Mavic 3 in order to produce great quality work.
It’s impossible to find a Mavic 3 video which has wife friendly audio.
I mean,
“It’s expensive”
“Costs about a trip to Starbucks every day for TWO YEARS”
While those statements might be true, I don’t want to broadcast them throughout my house while watching this and incriminate myself before even buying it.
Thank you for the helpful videos you publish. What monitor did you say you were using? It sounded like triple check but I think it is something else. Thank you again and God bless.
Tripltek
Great review! I'm hoping you'll do more on the obstacle avoidance from other directions, backing into trees dropping down into trees or bramble, corners of buildings, and maybe how it manages underpasses.
Russ, thanks for the info but to be honest the 5.1 to 4K "comparison" was pretty useless as the video you uploaded only goes up to 4K anyway! 😎 Also you didn't touch on H265 which is pretty important as it is a billion colors as opposed to H264's I million colors. Is HLG still an option as on the Mavic 2? Also you didn't touch on the fact that the H265 bitrate is only 140mb/s and not 200mb/s as in H264. This REALLY important for pros to know as we need to see if it is really necessary to buy the cine or not.
21:37 should you upgrade? No. While the drone is impressive, for most consumers it's just way to expensive. Similarly, to support the cine version, if shooting apple pro res, you better be charging an arm and a leg to keep up with data you'll be storing.
Curious if you did any tests flying backwards/sideways at full speed towards obstacles? If not, no worries, because we definitely will. ;)
Hey there! I just did last weekend and it ended badly. I pushed er a little too fvkn hard boys. Lol. Backwards it performs very well. Need to test lateral more when I get a new one from DJI.
Ok, so what's the "S" word...? Seriously, I have no idea... 😞
Skydio
@@51Drones ah, gotchya.
$6,000. Hard pass.
Thanks for the video Russ but I'll be staying with my Mavic 2 Pro. I'm glad your honest about the products you review.
I'd really like to see a solid, in-depth comparison between DJI Mavic 3 vs. Autel Robotics EVO II V2 Pro 6K vs. DJI Air 2S. I know 51 Drones seems to be DJI-centric, but I think it worth it to step outside of that box and give us some decent comparisons (collision avoidance performance, active tracking, day and nighttime video and photo shooting, etc.).
One word... "Tweezers"
Lol
Wait... Don't you push the card in to eject? I've never tried ripping it out. I have had the card super eject sike a surprise ...
I do understand, that using the D-Log on the Mavic you have got the option of ISO 400 or 800. Obviously you would chose the 400, whenever possible. My question is how does it effect the ND Filter. What is a standard value. I used to go with ND 4 and 8 for the Mavic 2 Pro with ISO 100. But now I should double or quadruple the ND value, right? I don´t want to use the DJI Filters. So which one would you recommend when using mostly D-Log. Thanx.
Excellent Video Russ! Interesting Information! Amazing Test On Obstacle Avoidance! Well Done Russ!
The Cine costs much more becauąe of the controller. That's a $1500 upgrade. Spending $500 more for everything else is marginal. The biggest problem of the Cine is the 1TB is not removable. This really fcks up work flow.
Don't buy this drone unless you wanna spend 5000$ for the Sennical version ;) , they give you the crappiest controller of all time that usually comes with DJI Mini 400$, unable to disable obstance avoidance BEEPING everywhere , so annoying! Missing all the M2 Maneuver features
really bad review waste of time - he speculates on things he does not know and does not provide comparison of the same shot so it is next to impossible to follow along and make any true comparison
Yawn. Another Mavic. Double yawn, another DJI product that won't take off when you want it to because it THINKS you're in restricted airspace. DJI has become apple. No new product, just rehashed product.
I'm waiting for the Autel Evo Like +. That's where my money goes. Not the Apple of the sky.
Hi Russ!
Your footages and videos are amassing!!!👌
The new Mavic 3 is a master piece DJI put this drone in other level, Autel need to work a lot to be closed ti the Mavic 3.
👍 👏👏👏💯
Well , I think DJI is trying to kill their own business. $2200 for the base model , $3000 for the fly more combo , and let's just forget about the Cine package. The jump from base to fly more is enough all by itself to buy you a Mavic Air 2S. Some of this can be explained away by lingering tariffs, supply chain issues, and just general inflation, but they have now crossed over the threshold of pain for the average hobbyist. I for one will not be crossing that threshold any time soon and I suspect many others won't either. Paying $1800 for a P4P V2 was my limit and more than I could really justify at the time but $2200 for the base Mavic 3 is too much. I acknowledge that DJI has been steadily demarcing the lines between hobbyist and Pro product lines , but damn , the Mavic Pro was the sweet spot between the Mavic Air series and the Inspire (which is totally beyond the needs and reach of most Drone users) , and now it has become TOO Pro for most of us to afford. Yep , I know you can't buy a Maserati for the price of a Chevy but there is a point , a line , where the Chevy is good enough. Now I know that most responders to this comment will say "if you can't play , get outa the game", or "Maybe Hubsan has something for you", but that won't change the fact that this drone is just too damn costly.
Just flew my Mini 2 last week, for the first time. 2 outings just enough to go through 1 battery. I think I will trash it and run out with my credit card for the Mavic 3.....Kidding, I will fly the heck out of the Min 2 and wait for the Mavic 5....I don't drink Starbucks, so in 2 years time, no sweat...
Great review. Small point - at around 5:49 you state that the Mavic 3 records at up to 200 megabits per second, although you noted in the text the it records at up to 200MBPS. That's 200 megabytes per second. It should be 200Mbps (small b and also a small nit to pick).
Hi Russ, to solve the issue with props falling out of the M3 Bra, build up the “nubs” with Bondic. Cure each layer with the provide Led light. Job done. Get it here: @t Keep up the great videos, I may win the Lotto and buy myself an M3 :-/
Hi Russ, I’m looking at retiring my trusty Phantom 4 Pro, with the Crystalsky controller, how relevant is the Mavic 3 10 months on from launch, and seeing as i detest using a phone or an iPad for controlling it, would I be better off with a Cine package?
Hey Russ .Im having trouble with quick transfer with my mav 3. I am using a tripletek 8 pro with it.To be more specific it starts to transfer then it losses connection..what's up .Acumen drones.
Well, I don’t go to Starbucks..EVER. But, must say you have a GREAT channel and I do like your approach to reviewing and the tutorials…
Nice info ! But Im still happy with my Mavic Air2 and my Smart Controller, so when I will upgrade it has to be really special ... Mavic 3 looks good, but so is the prize for it :-)))
Isn’t the telephoto lens 12 MP ? I am keenly watching this space to see the active track 5.0 performance. If it doesn’t do what I want it to, Ill add the Air 2s to my drones instead of the Mavic 3. For the price of the Mavic 3, most folks who shoot for social media could buy the Air 2s and a high end MacBook Pro
I love the video! Very informative. What kind of hookup to you have connecting your Tripltek 8 Pro to the controller? I bought one after watching your review on it. Best tablet I have owned to date so far. I have been looking for something nice for my Mavic 2 and Mini 2. Thanks!
As always great review Russ
To get eXpress replacement you have to have a credit card that you can do a temporary hold for 1500 😢 and or $650 to calibrate the camera sensor and then whatever damage elsewhere on the device that was sustained for the whole purpose of sending it off for repair it’s better to just do your Xpress replacement, right??? oh, and one last thing dude, take your battery out before you take the card out otherwise you can corrupt Sid card ? Just a thought.
Whats up with DJI. Mavic 3 pro looks good but apparently cannot handle a smart controller. No smart controller with the combo. The basic model $3k doesn't come with a smart controller must pay 5k to get one?
What's the best way to get advice for a 1 year pilot .I have my 107 and I'm wanting to make videos of different locations but I am at a road block on data transferring with memory card issues .I'm using the top of the line everything and I'm getting frustrated with the process.HELP ME
I was interested in the combo but it's A$4,200 here in Australia and I don't see a A$2,000 improvement over the Air 2 S. DJI corporate greed sadly.
According to a Chinese channel, the lens on the 4/3 sensor is very likely to have very high distortion, only to be corrected digitally. As a result, the corner noise level is unusually high after correction. I will wait to be sure on everything before making a decision as I would use for photos more, adding that it still doesn’t has genuine manual control for photography at launch. For video, it might not bring huge advantage over Mavic 2 pro or Mavic Air 2S. Watch that from 8:50 to 9:45 in the video. ruclips.net/video/b50o0UXOc0I/видео.html
Russ
This video was the best that I have for Obstacle avoidance seen anywhere. Looking forward to more reviews on the Mavic 3.
Just went to SpinUp today and we will have a chance to fly on our Sunday get together. Russ I we would really like to see you in person.
Have a great weekend.
Hasselblad is now owned by DJI.
Smart move by DJI if you ask me. However, I haven't shot a Hass since I retired from photography. It used to be a great camera/ lens
Ehhh....it's okay! Still NOT the greatest. Still has flaws and half baked features. Obstacle sensing and avoidance need a lot of work to make it respond quicker and faster when closing in on obstacles. 10% improvement over the previous mavic is nothing to be worth ooooh and awwwwee about. Not impress if it's still having issues. There are other drones that can do much better at sensing obstacles and go around it or above it with ease.
So in January with the update this Obstacle Avoidance will get even better with APAS 5.0? Or did you already tested the APAS 5.0 beta?
You should always hear a microSD card audibly "click" when it's locked into place when inserted fully into the slot. If it doesn't "click" it's not locked in.
Hi from Brazil!
If I may make a humble and unpretentious comment, I have already noticed in another video that I watched that every time someone tries to make a return home with drones and by chance the person's leftover is overlapping the land pad the process of returning home does not occur satisfactorily. Note that when you take off with the Mavik 2 pro your shadow overlaps your return home point and when the drone returns it lands very close to your shadow. Please understand that the above comment is just the comment of a layman new to the subject.
I want to drone to improve my work. Which of the middle range will suggest friend?
Yes it’s great but is it mind blowing ? No ! Its not going to give me much of an Improvement over my mini 2 from what I’ve seen
Hi sir.. can u test range distance for Mavic 3.. im notice from DJI said that Mavic 3 can fly with range distance 15km...
Why would it get hung up if it also has an upward sensor? Shouldn't it just climb on altitude until it has a forward path again? Not seeing a big improvement from Mavic 2 regarding foward obstacle avoidance so far.
Can't understand at the price of this drone why the obstacle avoidance is so laggy. It struggles and has to think about it. This drone is no comparison to my skideo 2 why can't DJI get this right for such a big company. Great review though
Very good, enjoyable and informative presentation. Two thumbs up for this video. Thank you so much from south Europe for this upload!
SEXY DRONE you must like women's with skinny legs ... 😂 the mavic 3 has some very skinny legs
I will wait for Mavic 3 Air
Image from 1/2 inch sensor is definetely not as good as from 4/3 sensor. Plus there is no manual control of exposure,white balance and etc on the 1/2 sensor, which is frustrating
Thanks as always very good info I'm in the process of making a decision on which drone should I buy I know I don't want this to Cine it because I don't do that kind of Photography I'm just a recreational flyer. But there is not one Maverick that I do not own I do hate I sold my mavic Pro it was my first top-end drone
Ok, so we've seen your initial impressions of the Mavic 3, I for one would greatly appreciate your views on this drone now, especially after a significant firmware update.
Regarding Occusync 3 (O3+): It works only with the pro controller (Cine set). The standard remote uses Occu Sync 2.0
I just got my RC Pro controller and charged it. It stopped charging and so I tapped the power to see the battery power and I'm getting max 3 green lights and it's turned off. Any idea why?
Awesome Tutorial, enjoyed, just bought it mavic 3 combo version , this Sunday will be my first fly with this sexy drone .
Overpriced as is that of all DJI Drones. Released a Flagship Drone with priority firmware updates?
What the Hell, DJI?
Tiny piece of tape on the micro-SD card will make it much easier to remove Russ. (with or without nails) I do this with all my micro-SD cards that are used in pull out style slots.
Such a simple solution! Thanks!
U can put scotch tape on a GoPro battery too. That pull tab will break soon when taking out the battery. Tape is a permanent fix on those.
Many Chinese have really long fingernails; that’s Chinese men compared to western men.
And those who say otherwise haven't met many regular working-class Chinese living in mainland China.