DJI MAVIC 3: Imaging Above Everything

DJI's long-awaited Mavic 3 is finally here and it's everything the leaks made us expect. However, even without the element of surprise, some of these specs sound unbelievable.

Hasselblad L2D-20c Camera

The iconic Swedish brand Hasselblad designed and built the L2D-20c aerial camera just for DJI Mavic 3, embedding a professional-grade 4/3 CMOS in an unbelievably compact space. Rigorous Hasselblad standards are applied to both hardware performance and software algorithms, bringing imaging quality to an entirely new level.

4/3 CMOS Built for Masterpieces

A larger image sensor not only gives Mavic 3 higher resolution and dynamic range, it also more effectively suppresses noise in low-light environments.

12.8-Stop Dynamic Range for Optimal Images
The 4/3 CMOS sensor comes with a high 12.8-stop dynamic range to retain more details in highlights and shadows, upgrading your work to a professional level.

Adjustable Aperture For Every Scene
Aperture is adjustable according to the needs of different scenes. In low-light environments, the f/2.8 aperture lets more light in; when the lighting is sufficient, aperture can be adjusted to lower the shutter speed for recording smoother, more natural footage.

Wider FOV Gives You the Bigger Picture
Weighing less than 13 g, the 24mm equivalent lens not only supports autofocus, it also has a 84° FOV to capture more in every frame.

Faster Focusing with VDAF Technology
The Hasselblad camera on Mavic 3 features Vision Detection Auto Focus (VDAF) technology, which works with multiple vision sensors to utilize distance data and optimize focusing speed.

Professional Video Specifications:

5.1K Video Recording
DCI 4K/120fps
Apple ProRes 422 HQ
10-bit D-Log
Mavic 3 not only records aerial videos at high resolutions and framerates, it also captures up to 1 billion colors with a 10-bit D-Log color profile. This delivers more natural gradations of sky coloring with more details retained for greater flexibility in post-production.

Mavic 3 Cine supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding with a maximum data rate of 3772Mbps. It also supports a built-in 1TB SSD and 10Gbps lightspeed data cable to further facilitate professional filming and creation.

Enhanced Safety

Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
Mavic 3 helps you to enjoy collision-free flight so you can focus on getting the best shots possible. Multiple wide-angle vision sensors work seamlessly with a high-performance vision computing engine to sense obstacles in all directions precisely and plan a safe flight route that avoids them.

Advanced RTH
Always end on a high note with Advanced RTH. This updated auto-return function enables Mavic 3 to automatically determine the optimal route back to its home point and execute it quickly.

Don't Just Fly. Enjoy.
Mavic 3 makes flight more fun than ever with recording that is no longer interrupted by obstacles along the way. When flying, Mavic 3 continually senses objects in all directions and bypasses them quickly and smoothly.

Summary

For years, the DJI Mavic range has defined innovation in aerial filmmaking.The Mavic 3 continues this tradition, with some seriously impressive specs.DJI has made some key upgrades from the Mavic 2. And with the Mavic 3 having the ability to utilise Apple ProRes and shoot 5.1K video, there is a Mavic which is a serious contender for professional production houses.The Mavic 3 has been a hotly-anticipated product and its impressive specs make it worth the wait.