DJI Air 3S

DJI Air 3S delivers excellent dual-camera 4K and night LiDAR safety, but its 724 g weight needs registration and is only a step up from Air 3.

Best For

Travel creators needing dual cameras

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Smooth 4K/60fps video

Biggest Weakness

Registration required over 249g

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Dual cameras deliver 4K/60fps HDR with a 1-inch wide sensor and 70mm tele.

Forward LiDAR improves night obstacle sensing versus the Air 3.

Rated up to 45 minutes flight; still see strong real-world endurance.

At 724 g it needs registration in many regions (FAA/CAA/CASA rules).

Upgrade from Air 3 is meaningful but incremental if you already own one.

Brand

DJI

Release Date

Oct 15, 2024

Price Range

$1528 to $2429 AUD

Smooth 4K/60fps video

Strong low-light imaging

Dual wide and tele cameras

Nightscape LiDAR obstacle sensing

Long rated flight time

Easy reliable flight

Registration required over 249g

Incremental upgrade vs Air 3

Tele camera weaker in low light

Can struggle in dense foliage

No weather protection

Easy to fly with stable footage and very accurate return-to-home landings

Owners praise camera and video results plus solid battery endurance

Battery charger often sold separately, adding unexpected cost

Weight class means paperwork and registration before legal flights

Weight	724 g
Flight time	45 min
Max speed	76 km/h
Max wind speed resistance	12 m/s
Internal storage	42 GB
Class	C1 (EU)
Camera sensor	1-inch CMOS 50MP wide; 1/1.3-inch CMOS 48MP medium tele
Video resolution	4K/60fps HDR; 4K/120fps slow-motion
Photo resolution	50 MP
Lens	24 mm f/1.8 wide; 70 mm f/2.8 medium tele
Gimbal	3-axis mechanical
Obstacle avoidance	Omnidirectional vision plus forward LiDAR and downward IR
Max range	20 km
Video transmission	O4 1080p/60fps live view
Battery capacity	4276 mAh
Battery energy	62.5 Wh
AU street and kit range	1528 to 2429 AUD