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DJI Mavic 3

The original Mavic 3 — Hasselblad 4/3 main + 162mm tele. Discontinued in favor of the Mavic 3 Pro, but still in active service for many working pilots.

Where will you fly the DJI Mavic 3?

Get airspace, weather at flight altitude, and active TFRs in eight seconds.

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Who this drone is for

Original Mavic 3 was DJI's first prosumer drone with a 4/3 sensor and remained the top-tier non-Inspire option for two years. Replaced by Mavic 3 Pro (which adds a third tele camera) in 2023. Used-market pricing makes it competitive.

Do I need to register the DJI Mavic 3?

Over 250 g — FAA registration required for both recreational and commercial pilots. Remote ID broadcast required.

Recreational pilots also need to pass the FAA's free TRUST test before flying any drone outdoors. Commercial pilots need a Part 107Remote Pilot Certificate. The drone's weight doesn't change which license you need — your use does.

Wind and weather limits

Very high — among the best in the prosumer class. Still verify AGL wind before each flight.

Manufacturer wind-resistance numbers are published as instantaneous limits at sea level — they don't reflect gusts, density altitude, or wind at your actual flight altitude (which is usually 30–50% higher than ground wind). Check AGL wind for your address before every flight.

Notable specs and features

Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS main sensor
162mm telephoto camera (single tele, not the Mavic 3 Pro's 70+166)
5.1K/50fps video
Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
O3+ video transmission

Watch out for

Discontinued — firmware updates limited to critical patches
Single 162mm tele — Mavic 3 Pro adds a 70mm medium tele
Older platform; ecosystem moving toward Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 4 line

Airspace rules apply equally to every drone

Drone weight changes registration and Remote ID obligations, but it doesn't change airspace rules. The DJI Mavic 3 — and every other drone — is subject to the same FAA UASFM ceilings, LAANC requirements in controlled airspace, TFRs, and §99.7 stadium TFRs.

Common search-then-act: check the address you're flying from, verify the LAANC ceiling, request authorization if needed, then verify TFRs immediately before launch.

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FAQ — DJI Mavic 3

Is the original Mavic 3 still worth buying?

Used: yes, for the price. Same Hasselblad 4/3 sensor as the Mavic 3 Pro and Classic.

Do I need to register it?

Yes — 895 g.

Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Classic?

Classic drops the tele camera entirely. If you don't use 162mm reach, Classic is cheaper for the same main camera.

Related drones

Wherever you fly the DJI Mavic 3, check airspace first.

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Specs change with firmware. Verify current manufacturer specifications before relying on any number for flight planning. Altoa is not affiliated with DJI.