DJI Air 3 Drone (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) Summary

The next generation DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) features an omnidirectional vision system and a three-dimensional infrared sensing system. It’s capable of hovering and flying both indoors and outdoors, and can automatically Return to Home (RTH) while sensing and bypassing obstacles in all directions. The included remote controller RC-N2 supports O4 video transmission, charges your mobile while connected and has a 6 hour operating time when it’s not charging a device.

DJI’s Air 3 drone has a maximum flight speed of 47 mph with a max flight time of 46 minutes on a single Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery. It is the latest DJI drone to include a dual-camera system with 1 /1.3-inch sensors for incredible quality and versatility for aerial photos and videos.

In addition to the 24mm f/1.7 wide angle camera, a 70mm f/2.8 medium tele camera has been added, both of which support 48MP photos and 4K/60fps video, with 10-bit D-Log M colour mode. The wide angle camera supports up to 3x zoom, while the medium tele camera supports up to 9x zoom for subjects from near to far.

With DJI’s long-range transmission 04 technology (OCUSYNC 4.0), DJI Air 3 offers a maximum transmission range of 20 km and video quality up to 1080p 60fps with the free OJI Fly app. Thanks to Advanced Pilot Assistance System 5.0 (APAS 5.0), the aircraft can sense and bypass obstacles in all directions for safer flights and smoother footage.

New pilots and more advanced users can harness Intelligent Flight Modes, which DJI has included, such as FocusTrack, MasterShots, QuickShots, Hyperlapse and Waypoint Flight for effortless cinematic videos.

Key DJI Air 3 Features

• Up to 46 minutes flight time
• Two powerful cameras – wide and medium telephoto (3x zoom)
• 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide angle camera and 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera
• Dual-camera 48MP photos
• 4K/60fps HDR Video
• 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG colour modes
• Omnidirectional obstacle sensing with APAS 5.0
• O4 Video Transmission with 1080p/60fps max live feed to 20km
• Advanced RTH
• Intelligent Features for pro content including FocusTrack, Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 5.0, Point of Interest 3.0 and QuickShots
• Supports vertical shooting
• MasterShots automated clips
• Night Mode, Hyperlapse, Slow Motion, SmartPhoto 3.0, QuickTransfer
• DJI LightCut app with simple one-tap editing

Key DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller Features

• Supports O4 video transmission
• Max Supported Mobile Device 180 x 86 x 10mm
• Supported Port Types include Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB
• 6 hours max operating time without charging a mobile (3.5 hours when charging)
• Charging Time 2.5 hours
• Battery Capacity 5200 mAh
• Dimensions 104.2 x 149.95 x 45.25 mm
• Weight 375g
• Using a mobile device with Micro-USB port requires the DJI RC-N1 RC Cable (Standard Micro USB connector), available separately

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) in More Detail

DJI RC-N2

DJI’s RC-N2 remote controller features 04 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, which works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. The remote controller is capable of automatically selecting the best transmission channel and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from the aircraft to DJI Fly on your mobile device (depending on device performance), at a maximum transmission range of 12.4 miles (20 km). Users can control the aircraft and change the settings easily within this range.

The built-in battery has a 5200 mAh capacity and 18.72 Wh power that supports a maximum run time of six hours (when not charging the mobile device). The controller features a gimbal dial, shutter record button, customisable button and photo/video toggle switch for intuitive operation of the DJI Air 3.

DJI Air 3 Dual Primary Cameras

Air 3 boasts the first dual primary camera system of DJI’s Air series, with a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera, which are housed within a sleek compact body. The two cameras have different focal widths, but the same sensor size, delivering consistent image quality [3] and more dynamic creative opportunities.

For sweeping landscapes and epic environmental scenes you can use the expansive wide angle camera and the medium telephoto achieves great compression and closer zooming with 3x optical lossless zoom for a unique perspective of your subject.

48 megapixel photos and 4K/60fps HDR Videos from both cameras

Capture true-to-life details that look amazing and seamlessly crop whenever needed with both cameras, which are capable of delivering 48MP photos.

With Air 3’s two 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensors you can capture footage from either camera with rich colours and natural transitions. This delivers breathtaking, highly accurate results, as they both support dual native ISO for direct output of 4K/60fps HDR video without cropping. Video colour modes include both 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG for wide dynamic range and post processing enhancement.

10-bit D-Log M mode helps retain more highlight and shadow detail for increased flexibility when editing, while 10-bit HLG mode offers a higher dynamic range, with excellent results without the need for any colour grading. This ensures you can come away with beautiful movies and epic shots, whatever your skill level with video editing.

Innovative charging and longer flight times

The DJI Air 3 offers up to 46 minutes of flight time, [1] an increase of 48% [5] compared to the previous generation drone, for additional of time to explore, adjust your compositions, You can get the shots you want during a single flight with Air 3’s long flight time.

DJI's newly designed Air 3 Battery Charging Hub (optional) supports an innovative power transfer function, which allows you to transfer remaining power from multiple batteries to the battery with the highest remaining power. [6] This gives you a more fully charged battery in situations where charging options are limited and you want to get flying as quickly as possible.

More safety with Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing

Air 3 can detect obstacles in all directions [2] thanks to an omnidirectional sensing system, which enables comprehensive environmental awareness.

When obstacles are detected, Air 3 is able to use APAS 5.0 (Advanced Pilot Assistance System) to perform smoother avoidance movements [7] for an overall safer flight experience. This means that even complete beginners can fly with greater confidence and execute creative ideas with more safety.

Next generation O4 Video Transmission

O4 video transmission system empowers Air 3 with significantly enhanced transmission performance, and a maximum range of 20 km [8] with increased stability. A maximum 1080p/60fps live feed also ensures smooth viewing and operation of the aircraft, even at greater distances.

Advanced RTH

When activating Smart RTH (Return To Home), the DJI Air 3 drone will autonomously plot an optimised flight path for Advanced RTH, [9] while ensuring full omnidirectional obstacle sensing [2] to safely and swiftly return to its home location.

Create incredible content easily

DJI develops intelligent modes to help content creators capture masterful images and videos more easily than ever.

FocusTrack

With FocusTrack, you can effortlessly keep yourself or a subject centred in the frame. The 3x medium tele camera allows for a distinctive sense of spatial compression, perfect for highlighting subjects. Enhanced tracking performance, coupled with omnidirectional obstacle sensing, ensures intelligent and well-planned shots, giving you the freedom to capture your vision anywhere and anytime.

QuickShots

Air 3 is equipped with QuickShots, offering an array of creative camera movement options such as Rocket, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Boomerang, and Asteroid. [10]

2.7K Vertical Shooting

Air 3 allows 2.7K vertical shooting with both cameras, delivering dynamic footage for landscapes and subjects. The 4:3 CMOS sensor directly outputs optimised clips for smartphone viewing on social media without cropping in post.

MasterShots

With now legendary MasterShots, Air 3 automatically executes various camera movements, capturing multiple clips edited with music, cuts and effects for quick and simplified cinematic footage to impress your audience.

More creative features

Effortless editing with LightCut App

Connect to Air 3 wirelessly via the LightCut app on your smartphone for extended creative options such as One-Tap Edit. You don’t even need to download all the footage during the edit process, which helps save storage space on your mobile device.

One-Tap edit intelligently selects clips based on composition and flight path and automatically matches optimal template options and sound effects to generate a quick and effortlessly cinematic video.

For even more dramatic results use a tilt-shift effect with just one tap, by applying this feature to footage shot with the 3x medium tele camera.

Waypoint

DJI’s Waypoint feature is now available on the Air series for the first time. Waypoint enables you to plan flight routes and shooting actions for Air 3 in advance, in order to achieve difficult camera movements and stunning one-takes. You can also save your flight routes and repeat the same movement with precision at a later time or date, opening the door to long-duration timelapse shots that capture transitions like day to night or season to season.

DJI fly App

The DJI Fly App is well established and packed with features for new and experienced pilots, using simple icons and navigation to Photo modes, MasterShots, Quickshots, Hyperlapse and Pano. Night video mode is also available with better noise reduction and up to ISO 12,800 and support for 4K/30fps.

Fly Spots

View or share flight and shooting locations nearby, learn more about GEO Zones, and preview aerial photos of different locations taken by other users.

Academy

Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy and view product tutorials, flight tips, flight safety notices, and manual documents.

Album

Allows you to view photos and videos from the aircraft album or saved on the local device. Tap Create and select Templates or Pro. Templates provides an auto-edit feature for imported footage. Pro allows users to edit footage manually.

SkyPixel

Enter SkyPixel to view videos and photos shared by other users.

Profile

View account information and flight records, visit the OJI forum and online store, access the Find My Drone feature, offline maps, and other settings such as firmware updates, camera view, cached data, account privacy, and language.

Wide range of accessories

Enhance your piloting experience and capture even better content with a wide selection of drone accessories, which are available for Air 3.

• DJI 65W Portable Charger (same as Mavic 3 Pro) – Can charge Batteries and RC simultaneously
• DJI 65W Car Charger (same as Mavic 3 Pro) – Portable car charger uses a universal port
• DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub – Fast charge three batteries in sequence and other devices
• DJI Air 3 ND Filters Set 8/16/32/64 – Adjust shutter speed in varied lighting conditions
• DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery – Up to 46 minutes of flight time per battery
• DJI Air 3 Low-Noise Propellers Pair – Spare or replacement props
• DJI Air 3 Gimbal Protector – Spare or replacement protector, recommended when aircraft is stored
• DJI Air 3 Wide Angle Lens

Three models to choose from

You can purchase the DJI Air 3 in three different options:

1. DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) This drone includes the new remote controller
2. DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo (RC-N2) Includes the new remote controller, spare batteries + more combo extras
3. DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo (RC 2) Comes with the RC 2 remote controller, spare batteries + more combo extras

NOTES:

1. Measured by DJI Air 3 flying at a constant speed of 28.8 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during flight.

2. DO NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions, including heavy wind exceeding 12 m/s, snow, rain, fog, hail, or lightning. DO NOT fly the aircraft 6000 m (19,685 ft.) or higher above sea level. DO NOT fly the aircraft in environments where the temperature is below -10° C (14° F) or above 40° C (104° F). DO NOT take off from moving objects such as cars or boats. DO NOT fly close to reflective surfaces such as water or snow. Otherwise, the vision system may not work correctly. When the GNSS signal is weak, fly the aircraft in environments with good lighting and visibility. Low ambient light may cause the vision system to function abnormally. DO NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. Familiar magnetic or radio interference sources include Wi-Fi hotspots, routers, Bluetooth devices, high-voltage lines, large-scale power transmission stations, radar stations, mobile base stations, and broadcasting towers. Avoid sand entering the aircraft when taking off in desert or beach areas. Fly the aircraft in open areas away from crowds. Buildings, mountains, and trees may block the GNSS signal and affect the onboard compass.

3. The wide angle camera and 3x medium tele camera have different apertures.

4. Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as slow-motion video.

5. Compared with DJI Air 2S.

6. DO NOT connect the charger, connect external devices, or insert/remove any batteries when using the power accumulation function.

7. The obstacle avoidance action should be set to Bypass in the app.

8. Measured in an outdoor, open environment, without interference, and with FCC compliance. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights. Pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.

9. Only available when ambient light meets the working conditions of the vision systems. Always pay attention to the surroundings and app warnings. For specific usage conditions, please refer to the product user manual.

10. The 3x medium tele camera does not support the Asteroid QuickShot.

11. DJI Air 3 saves photos in HDR DNG format when the aircraft is stationary and the exposure parameters are automatically set in Auto or Pro mode.

What’s in the box

• DJI Air 3 x1
• DJI Air 3 Low-Noise Propellers (Pair) x3
• DJI Air 3 Gimbal Protector x1
• DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller x1
• DJI RC-N2 RC Cable (USB-C Connector) x1
• DJI RC-N2 RC Cable (Lightning Connector) x1
• USB-C Cable x1
• DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery x1
• Documents (Quick Start Guide and Disclaimer) x1