DJI Air 3S
Quick Answer
The DJI Air 3S is a Air series DJI drone released in 2024, with 724g, 1-inch 50 MP + 1/1.3-inch 48 MP, 4K/120fps, 45 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 3S Comparison Snapshot
| Model position | Air series DJI drone, released 2024 |
| Flight profile | 724g takeoff weight; 45 min flight time |
| Camera profile | 1-inch 50 MP + 1/1.3-inch 48 MP; 4K/120fps video |
| Signal profile | O4; 20 km FCC / 10 km CE max range |
| Repair comparison | Compare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone. |
| Buying comparison | For pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone. |
Does DJI Air 3S support FAA Remote ID?
DJI's current U.S. Remote ID support information lists DJI Air 3S as supporting the function. Compliance still depends on the aircraft firmware, registration record, Remote ID serial, app status, and the rules for the intended operation.
Before takeoff, verify the Remote ID status in the supported DJI app and confirm that the aircraft and Remote ID serial information match the FAA registration where required. A supported model name is not a substitute for checking the individual aircraft and current rule.
About the DJI Air 3S
DJI Air 3S is a 2024 dual-camera travel drone. DJI lists a 724 g takeoff weight, a 1-inch 50 MP wide camera, a 1/1.3-inch 48 MP medium-tele camera, 4K/120fps slow motion, up to 45 minutes of flight time, a 21 m/s maximum horizontal speed outside the EU, nightscape omnidirectional sensing with forward LiDAR, and O4 transmission up to 20 km under FCC conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Takeoff Weight | 724 g |
| Dimensions | Folded (without propellers): 214.19×100.63×89.17 mm (L×W×H) |
| Max Ascent Speed | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s |
| Max Horizontal Speed | 21 m/s at sea level in still air; 27 m/s with a 6 m/s tailwind, Sport mode, under DJI wind-tunnel conditions. EU limit: 19 m/s. |
| Max Takeoff Altitude | 6000 m |
| Max Flight Time | 45 minutes |
| Max Hovering Time | 41 minutes |
| Max Flight Distance | 32 km |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 12 m/s |
| Max Pitch Angle | 36° |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with GNSS; horizontal: ±0.3 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with GNSS. |
| Internal Storage | 42 GB |
| Class | C1 (EU) |
| Shutter Speed | Wide camera: 12/50 MP photos 1/8000–2 s; medium tele: 12 MP 1/16000–2 s or 48 MP 1/8000–2 s. For 12 MP, 2.5–8 s is simulated long exposure. |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 100°/s |
| Max Download Speed | O4: 10 MB/s with DJI RC-N3 or DJI RC 2; Wi-Fi 5: up to 30 MB/s in DJI's stated low-interference laboratory conditions. |
| Image Sensor | Wide-Angle Camera: 1-inch CMOS, 50MP Effective Pixels |
| Lens | Wide: 24 mm equivalent, 84° FOV, f/1.8, focus 0.5 m–∞; medium tele: 70 mm, 35° FOV, f/2.8, focus 3 m–∞. |
| ISO Range | Normal video: ISO 100–12800 Normal or 100–3200 D-Log M/HLG; slow motion: 100–6400 Normal or 100–3200 D-Log M/HLG; Photo: 12 MP 100–6400, 48/50 MP 100–3200. |
| Max Image Size | Wide camera: 8192×6144 pixels; medium tele camera: 8064×6048 pixels. |
| Still Photography Modes | Wide 12/50 MP and medium tele 12/48 MP single. Burst: 12 MP 3/5/7 frames, 48/50 MP 3/5. AEB: 12 MP 3/5/7, 48/50 MP 3/5 at 0.7 EV. Timed: 12 MP 2–60 s, 48/50 MP 5–60 s. |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Resolution | Wide and medium tele cameras: 4K 3840×2160 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps; FHD 1920×1080 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120/240fps; vertical 2.7K 1512×2688 at 24/25/30/48/50/60fps. Slow motion and 4K recording use H.265. |
| Video Format | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) |
| Max Video Bitrate | H.264/H.265: 130 Mbps* |
| Supported File System | exFAT |
| Color Mode and Sampling Method | Both cameras: Normal FHD/2.7K 8-bit 4:2:0 H.264 or 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265; HLG/D-Log M FHD/2.7K 10-bit 4:2:0 H.264/H.265; 4K Normal/HLG/D-Log M 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265. |
| Digital Zoom | Wide-Angle Camera: 1-2.9x |
| 3D Infrared Sensor | Forward-Facing LiDAR |
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -135° to 70° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 60° |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.0037° |
| Sensing Type | Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with forward-facing LiDAR and an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft |
| Forward | Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m |
| Backward | Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m |
| Lateral | Measurement Range: 0.5-30 m |
| Upward | Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m |
| Downward | Measurement Range: 0.3-14 m |
| Operating Environment | Forward, backward, lateral and upward sensing: textured surfaces and light above 1 lux; downward sensing: textured, diffusely reflective surfaces above 20% reflectivity and light above 1 lux. |
| Video Transmission System | O4 |
| Live View Quality | Remote controller: 1080p/30fps or 1080p/60fps. |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 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 Latency | Aircraft + Remote Controller: Approx. 120 ms |
| Antenna | 6 antennas, 2T4R |
| Protocol | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Video Transmission Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz |
| Video Transmission Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: <20 dBm FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC; 5.8 GHz: <20 dBm FCC/SRRC, <14 dBm CE. |
| Rated Power | DJI 65W Portable Charger: 65 W |
| Max Operating Time | Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 3.5 hours |
| Official detailed specs | https://www.dji.com/cn/air-3s/specs (checked 2026-10-16) |
Common Failure Modes
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.
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.
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.
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
Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.
Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.
Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.
After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.
DJI Air 3S Parts Library
External
13 serviceable parts in this zone.
Circuit Boards
6 serviceable parts in this zone.
Flex Cables
2 serviceable parts in this zone.
Gimbal
1 serviceable parts in this zone.
Compatible Power & Accessories
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