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DJI Mavic 3 full specs, price, image leak ahead of launch

Folks, the biggest leak of 2021 is here. Though we’ve yet to hear a peep about the new Mavic 3 from DJI, the owner’s manual and complete specifications of what has to be the most-anticipated drone of the year have surfaced online.

DJI tipster Jasper Ellens has just shared what appears to be pages out of the owner’s manual of the new Mavic 3 drone. Here’s a rundown…

DJI Mavic 3 would be equipped with an omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system, an infrared detection system, a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal with a telephoto and wide-angle camera that would be able to capture 5.2K video and 20MP stills. Weighing 920 grams, the drone will have a maximum flight time of 46 minutes.

Mavic 3 camera and flight modes

Mavic 3’s primary camera is a Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) sensor, similar to that found in the DJI Zenmuse X5S professional gimbal camera designed for the Inspire 2 drone. The secondary camera features a ½-inch sensor and is expected to support 7x optical zoom lens, which would give the drone the capability of 28x hybrid zoom.

Further, Mavic 3 will feature several obstacle avoidance and intelligent flight modes. It will support Hyperlapse, allowing users to warp time to create especially stunning footage. QuickShots enable the drone to navigate a complicated aerial route for a professional-quality shot. ActiveTrack technology will allow Mavic 3 to automatically follow subjects while avoiding obstacles.

Incidentally, the drone has already been spotted in the wild too:

Mavic 3 specs

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DJI Mavic 3 Smart Controller

The new DJI Smart Controller V2 will be released alongside Mavic 3. It will feature the latest version of DJI’s proprietary OcuSync video transmission technology, allowing the drone to transmit HD video in real-time up to a distance of 15km or almost 10 miles. The built-in 5.5-inch screen supports a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels.

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The controller is equipped with a wide range of drone and gimbal controls, as well as customizable buttons. It has an expected 3-hour maximum battery life.

Mavic 3 launch date

According to an earlier leaked poster, Mavic 3 is expected to launch on November 15.

What is the price of DJI Mavic 3?

The basic version of the drone is tipped to cost $1,600. But there are three packages that would be made available:

  • DJI Mavic 3 Basic
  • DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo
  • DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo

Here’s what you can expect in each package:

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USB-C charging with Mavic 3

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Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.