Air Series / Released 2023

DJI Air 3

Air Series Consumer 720g
DJI Air 3
720g
Takeoff Weight
20 km FCC / 10 km CE
Max Range
46 min
Flight Time
4K/100fps
Max Video
Dual 1/1.3-inch 48 MP CMOS
Sensor
O4
Transmission

Quick Answer

The DJI Air 3 is a Air series DJI drone released in 2023, with 720g, Dual 1/1.3-inch 48 MP CMOS, 4K/100fps, 46 min, 20 km FCC / 10 km CE, and O4 connectivity. Reboot Hub uses this page as a technical reference for specs, compatible OEM parts, common repair planning, and inspected pre-owned buying checks.

DJI Air 3 Comparison Snapshot

Model positionAir series DJI drone, released 2023
Flight profile720g takeoff weight; 46 min flight time
Camera profileDual 1/1.3-inch 48 MP CMOS; 4K/100fps video
Signal profileO4; 20 km FCC / 10 km CE max range
Repair comparisonCompare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone.
Buying comparisonFor pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone.

About the DJI Air 3

DJI Air 3 is a 2023 dual-camera travel drone. DJI lists a 720 g takeoff weight, matching 1/1.3-inch 48 MP wide and 3× medium-tele cameras, up to 4K/100fps slow motion, 46 minutes of flight time, 21 m/s maximum horizontal speed outside the EU, and O4 transmission up to 20 km under FCC conditions.

Technical Specifications

Takeoff Weight720 g
DimensionsFolded (without propellers): 207×100.5×91.1 mm (L×W×H)
Max Ascent Speed10 m/s
Max Descent Speed10 m/s
Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind)21 m/s
Max Takeoff Altitude6000 m
Max Flight Time46 minutes
Max Hovering Time42 minutes
Max Flight Distance32 km
Max Wind Speed Resistance12 m/s
Max Pitch Angle35°
Operating Temperature-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
Global Navigation Satellite SystemGPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Hovering Accuracy RangeVertical: ±0.1 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with GNSS; horizontal: ±0.3 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with high-precision positioning.
Internal Storage8 GB
ClassC1 (EU)
Shutter SpeedBoth cameras: 12 MP photos 1/16000–2 s, with 2.5–8 s simulated long exposure; 48 MP photos 1/8000–2 s.
Max Control Speed (tilt)100°/s
Max Download SpeedO4: 10 MB/s with DJI RC-N2 or DJI RC 2; Wi-Fi 5: up to 30 MB/s in DJI's stated low-interference laboratory conditions.
Image SensorWide-Angle Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP
LensWide: 24 mm equivalent, 82° FOV, f/1.7, focus 1 m–∞; medium tele: 70 mm, 35° FOV, f/2.8, focus 3 m–∞.
ISO RangeVideo Normal/Slow Motion: ISO 100–6400 Normal or 100–1600 D-Log M/HLG; Night: 100–12800 Normal; Photo: 12 MP 100–6400, 48 MP 100–3200.
Max Image SizeWide camera: 8064×6048 pixels; medium tele camera: 8064×6048 pixels.
Still Photography ModesWide and medium tele: 12/48 MP single; burst 12 MP 3/5/7 frames or 48 MP 3/5; AEB 12/48 MP 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV; timed 12 MP 2–60 s or 48 MP 5–60 s.
Photo FormatJPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video ResolutionWide and medium tele cameras: 4K 3840×2160 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps; FHD 1920×1080 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/200fps; vertical 2.7K 1512×2688 or vertical FHD 1080×1920 at 24/25/30/48/50/60fps. 4K/100fps uses H.265 only.
Video FormatMP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
Max Video BitrateH.264/H.265: 150 Mbps
Supported File SystemexFAT
Color Mode and Sampling MethodBoth cameras: Normal 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265); HLG or D-Log M 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265).
Digital ZoomWide-Angle Camera: 1-3x
3D Infrared SensorMeasurement Range: 0.1-8 m (reflectivity > 10%)
Stabilization3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan)
Mechanical RangeTilt: -135° to 70°
Controllable RangeTilt: -90° to 60°
Angular Vibration Range±0.0037°
Sensing TypeOmnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
ForwardMeasurement Range: 0.5-18 m
BackwardMeasurement Range: 0.5-18 m
LateralMeasurement Range: 0.5-30 m
UpwardMeasurement Range: 0.5-18 m
DownwardMeasurement Range: 0.3-14 m
Operating EnvironmentForward, backward, lateral and upward sensing: textured surfaces and light above 15 lux; downward sensing: textured, diffusely reflective surfaces above 20% reflectivity and light above 15 lux.
Video Transmission SystemO4
Live View QualityRemote controller: 1080p/30fps or 1080p/60fps.
Operating Frequency2.4000-2.4835 GHz
Transmitter Power (EIRP)2.4 GHz: <33 dBm FCC, <20 dBm CE/SRRC/MIC; 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm CE; 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm FCC, <30 dBm SRRC, <14 dBm CE.
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)FCC: 20 km
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference)FCC typical-condition test, unobstructed: strong urban interference approx. 1.5–4 km; medium suburban interference approx. 4–10 km; low-interference suburb/seaside approx. 10–20 km. These figures do not guarantee an actual flight distance.
Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference)FCC low-interference test with obstruction: buildings approx. 0–0.5 km; trees approx. 0.5–3 km. These figures do not guarantee an actual flight distance.
Lowest LatencyAircraft + Remote Controller: approx. 120 ms
Antenna6 antennas, 2T4R
Protocol802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Video Transmission Operating Frequency2.4000-2.4835 GHz
Video Transmission Transmitter Power (EIRP)2.4 GHz: <33 dBm FCC, <20 dBm CE/SRRC/MIC; 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm CE; 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm FCC, <30 dBm SRRC, <14 dBm CE.
Rated PowerDJI 65W Portable Charger: 65 W
ModelRC151
Max Operating TimeWithout charging any mobile device: 6 hours
Guaranteed software updates until2026/12/31
Official detailed specshttps://www.dji.com/cn/support/product/air-3 (checked 2026-10-16)

Common Failure Modes

Impact or shell damage high

Symptoms: Cracked shell, bent arm, loose landing gear, abnormal vibration, or visible crash damage.

Likely areas: outer shell, arms, landing gear, motor mounts

Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.

Motor or ESC abnormality high

Symptoms: Motor start failure, rough spin, propulsion warning, overheating, or unstable hover.

Likely areas: motor, arm wiring, ESC board, power connectors

Check for impact damage, cable strain, and water exposure before replacing boards or motors.

Gimbal or camera stabilization issue medium

Symptoms: Camera shake, gimbal overload warning, tilted horizon, calibration failure, or no camera image.

Likely areas: gimbal assembly, vibration board, camera module, gimbal flex cable

Avoid forcing the gimbal by hand and recalibrate after any gimbal or camera service.

Vision, IMU, or GNSS calibration issue medium

Symptoms: Positioning drift, obstacle sensing warning, compass or IMU calibration prompt, or unstable low-altitude hover.

Likely areas: vision sensors, IMU, GPS/GNSS board, sensor flex cables

Clean sensor windows and verify calibration after shell, sensor, or board replacement.

Repair Notes

Pre-service check

Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.

Power safety

Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.

Cable handling

Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.

Post-repair calibration

After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.

DJI Air 3 Parts Library

External

35 serviceable parts in this zone.

External
DJI Air 3 Front Arm (Left) Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External DJI Air 3 Front Arm (Right) Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External DJI Air 3 Rear Arm (Left) Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External DJI Air 3 Rear Arm (Right) Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External
DJI Air 3 Front Left Arm Shell (Includes Faulty Motor) External External
DJI Air 3 Front Right Arm Shell (Includes Faulty Motor) External External
DJI Air 3 Rear Left Arm Shell (Includes Faulty Motor) External External
DJI Air 3 Rear Right Arm Shell (Includes Faulty Motor) External External
Air 3 Rear Arm Axis External External
DJI Air 3 Front Arm Axis (Left) External External
DJI Air 3 Front Arm Axis (Right) External External
Air 3 Rear Left Arm Axis Cover External External
Air 3 Rear Right Arm Axis Cover External External
DJI Air 3 Rear Arm Axis Cover (L/R) External External
DJI Air 3 Front Landing Gear (Left) External External
DJI Air 3 Front Landing Gear (Right) External External
DJI Air 3 Front Landing Gear (Pair) External External
DJI Air 3 Rear Left Landing Gear Foot Pad External External
DJI Air 3 Rear Right Landing Gear Foot Pad External External
DJI Air 3 Bottom Shell Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External
Air 3 Series Bottom Shell Upper Catch External External
DJI Air 3 Top Shell Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External Air 3 Front Cover Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External DJI Air 3 Middle Frame Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External Air 3 Cellular Dongle Cover Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External
Air 3 USB Port Cover External External
DJI Air 3 Bottom Shell Rubber Feet External External
Air 3 Cellular Dongle Cover External External
DJI Air 3 Arm LED Cover External External
DJI Air 3 Auxiliary Bottom Light Cover External External
DJI Air 3 Arm LED Covers (Set of 4) External External
DJI Air 3 Cooling Fan + Heat Sink External Thermal
DJI Air 3 Cooling Fan External Thermal
DJI Air 3 Screw Kit External Hardware
DJI Air 3 Aircraft Wind Deflector Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External

Circuit Boards

12 serviceable parts in this zone.

Circuit Boards
Air 3 ESC Board Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Circuit Board
Air 3 GPS + IMU Board Circuit Boards Circuit Board
Air 3 GPSBoard Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Circuit Board
Air 3 IMU Board Circuit Boards Circuit Board
Air 3 Auxiliary Bottom Light Board Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External
DJI Air 3 Core Board Circuit Boards Circuit Board
DJI Air 3 Forward Vision Frame Circuit Boards External
Air 3 Horizontal Omnidirectional Vision System Circuit Boards Circuit Board
Air 3 Downward Vision Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Circuit Board
Air 3 Infrared Sensing System Circuit Boards Circuit Board
DJI Air 3 Infrared Sensing Module Circuit Boards Circuit Board
DJI Air 3 Infrared (IR) Sensor Lens Cap Circuit Boards External

Flex Cables

8 serviceable parts in this zone.

Flex Cables
Air 3 Downward Vision Flex Cable （U-Shape) Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Flex Cable Air 3 Horizontal Omnidirectional Vision System Flex Cable Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Flex Cable Air 3 GPS Flex Cable Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. Flex Cable Air 3 ESC Board Flex Cable Flex Cables Flex Cable DJI Air 3 ESC Board Flex Cable Flex Cables Cable DJI Air 3 GPS Flex Cable Flex Cables Cable
DJI Air 3 Front Arm LED Cable Flex Cables Cable
DJI Air 3 Rear Arm LED Cable Flex Cables Cable

Gimbal

21 serviceable parts in this zone.

Gimbal
Air 3 Gimbal Lens, Lens Support, Gimbal Rear Cover Gimbal External
Air 3 Gimbal Upper Support Gimbal External
Air 3 Gimbal Lower Support Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Securing Cover Verified Reboot Hub spare-part SKU. Match model, connector, board version, and part position before purchase. External
Air 3 Gimbal Shock Absorber Bottom Support Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Complete Gimbal Assembly Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Frame Assembly (No Camera) Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Lens Frame (Glass) Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Camera Front Lens Frame Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Rear Shell Gimbal External
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Yaw & Roll Arm Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Pitch Motor Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Roll Motor Cover Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Roll Arm Cover Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Roll Motor Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Yaw Arm Cover Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Yaw Motor Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Camera Module Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Vibration Board Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal Coaxial Signal Cable Gimbal Gimbal
DJI Air 3 Gimbal PTZ Flex Cable Gimbal Gimbal

Repairing a DJI Air 3?

Match the exact part first, then choose OEM parts or technician installation.

Buy this pre-owned Shop Parts Collection Repair Cost Matrix Repair Options

DJI Air 3 — frequently asked questions

What is the maximum flight time of the DJI Air 3?
DJI rates the DJI Air 3 at up to 46 min of flight time under stated test conditions; real-world endurance is lower depending on wind, payload and flight mode.
How far can DJI Air 3 transmit?
DJI lists O4 transmission up to 20 km under FCC conditions and 10 km under CE, SRRC, and MIC conditions in an unobstructed, interference-free environment.
What should I check if DJI Air 3 has a problem?
Checks to consider include impact or shell damage and motor or esc abnormality. For impact or shell damage: Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.
Where can I get a DJI Air 3 repaired?
Reboot Hub can assess DJI Air 3 for repair. The diagnosis determines whether component or chip-level work is appropriate; serviceability, parts, cost and timing require a case-specific written scope. Open a repair ticket.

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