Mavic 3 classic or Mavic 3

[mahdigolkar]

I like to buy one of this not professional in photography but I can take good pictures, or should i get mavic 3 pro
Going soon to Dominicana republic wants to take some pictures and videos with my girlfriend
Please help

 

[Erk1024]

For vacation pics and videos ... Maybe the DJI Mini Pro 4 is even better? It's super portable. And takes good photos and videos. Easy to launch and fly. Less money than the bigger drones.

Otherwise either the Mavic3 Pro or the Air3S has option of a 24mm lens or a 70mm lens. Both can yield excellent results, but the Air3S would be much less money.

 

[mahdigolkar]

For vacation pics and videos ... Maybe the DJI Mini Pro 4 is even better? It's super portable. And takes good photos and videos. Easy to launch and fly. Less money than the bigger drones.

Otherwise either the Mavic3 Pro or the Air3S has option of a 24mm lens or a 70mm lens. Both can yield excellent results, but the Air3S would be much less money.

So you are not recommending the mavic 3 classic ?

 

[mahdigolkar]

So you are not recommending the mavic 3 classic ?

Thanks for your reply

 

[Andy T-V]

So you are not recommending the mavic 3 classic ?

@Erk1024 Makes a lot of sense in his reply to you re the Mini 4 Pro (I have the Mini 3 pro, which is also great)

I sense the you are drawn to the Classic by the Hasselblad lens from a photography angle.

I have the Classic which is a) fantastic to fly and b) takes great pix - the Hasselblad colours are gorgeous.

However, from a travel point of view, there are big differences in size and weight. The Mavics are beasts and even if you only take a couple af batteries, when suitably cased/bagged they are going to take up a lot of room. Bear in mind also, that you should (imho) be able to present your batteries to any airport security for inspection. I packed my Mini 3 Pro in hold luggage and batteries in hand luggage inside a fireproof bag marked "Drone batteries charged @ 20% " Pendantic , I know, but I was waved through without issue. Carrying a couple (or more) of Mavic batteries will involved more bulk and weight.

just my ten penn'orth (Two cents!)

 

[Cafguy]

If you want a Mavic 3 go for it!! they are great Drones. any of the 3's would be a nice Drone for you>
BUT the advice above is really good the MINI will go places the Mavic 3 Will not. Most importantly its weight will keep it from any future regulations that may be planned for the bigger models.
I have traveled with my Drones and Andy T-V is right its kind of a pain with even a smaller Drone let alone a Mavic.
Last reason you may want to hold off just a little longer on the 3.........The Mavic 4 will be here before you know it!

 

[wco81]

Nobody mentioned the downside of smaller drones, they can't fly in some higher winds and their cameras generally aren't as good.

 

[Anthony Ivory]

I took both my Mavic 3 pro and mini 3 pro to DR in June.
Number one reason I enjoyed the mini n3 pro NOISE it was so quite people didn’t notice it .
I was able to get great video and stills. 3 pro is not as easy to travel with. By the way the wind is
Always blowing in DR not a problem with the mini.

 

[Deleted member 51434]

I like to buy one of this not professional in photography but I can take good pictures, or should i get mavic 3 pro
Going soon to Dominicana republic wants to take some pictures and videos with my girlfriend
Please help

NEO is small but has a 4k Camera and then if you get good
and like flying it upgrade and give it to your girlfriend
Got one for my wife. Now we fly together

 

[Anthony Ivory]

NEO is small but has a 4k Camera and then if you get good
and like flying it upgrade and give it to your girlfriend
Got one for my wife. Now we fly together

He is not concerned about price. He wants a drone that can take good pictures and is easy to travel with.
The Mini 3 , mavic 3 0r air 3 are far superior to the NEO

 

[Meta4]

I packed my Mini 3 Pro ... batteries in hand luggage inside a fireproof bag marked "Drone batteries charged @ 20% " Pendantic , I know, but I was waved through without issue.

Also pointless and unnecessary.
Everyone else with batteries was also waved through without issue too.
No airline or airline safety authority recommends or requires special bags or discharging batteries to 20%.

 

[Deleted member 51434]

He is not concerned about price. He wants a drone that can take good pictures and is easy to travel with.
The Mini 3 , mavic 3 0r air 3 are far superior to the NEO

Then he needs the Air 3S

 

[mahdigolkar]

@Erk1024 Makes a lot of sense in his reply to you re the Mini 4 Pro (I have the Mini 3 pro, which is also great)

I sense the you are drawn to the Classic by the Hasselblad lens from a photography angle.

I have the Classic which is a) fantastic to fly and b) takes great pix - the Hasselblad colours are gorgeous.

However, from a travel point of view, there are big differences in size and weight. The Mavics are beasts and even if you only take a couple af batteries, when suitably cased/bagged they are going to take up a lot of room. Bear in mind also, that you should (imho) be able to present your batteries to any airport security for inspection. I packed my Mini 3 Pro in hold luggage and batteries in hand luggage inside a fireproof bag marked "Drone batteries charged @ 20% " Pendantic , I know, but I was waved through without issue. Carrying a couple (or more) of Mavic batteries will involved more bulk and weight.

just my ten penn'orth (Two cents!)

Thank you so much I think I will go with mini 4pro
All of what you say makes sense

 

[baddog]

I like to buy one of this not professional in photography but I can take good pictures, or should i get mavic 3 pro
Going soon to Dominicana republic wants to take some pictures and videos with my girlfriend
Please help

The Mavic 3 Classic is at EOL and unavailable from DJI. I would go for the Air 3S

 

[Will_UK]

Nobody mentioned the downside of smaller drones, they can't fly in some higher winds and their cameras generally aren't as good.

I agree with this entirely. I took my Mavic 3 pro to Cyprus a few years ago, staying near the beach and it was too windy for the drone all the time we were there. I would say check the winds where you're going before you make a decision. Obviously, the weather can change but if you get a general idea of average wind strength, it might help you make a decision.

The Air3s might be the best compromise.