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DJI Air 3S vs DJI Flip

Key facts

DJI Air 3S (DJI; Shipping) and DJI Flip (DJI; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 31 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 13 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Flip US$439 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price). Robot 500: DJI Air 3S #73 (score 56.4), DJI Flip #111 (score 53.2). Disclosure: DJI Air 3S has 20 sourced values (95% of tracked fields), DJI Flip has 22 (96%).

Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/dji-air-3s-vs-dji-flip/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · DJI Air 3S spec sheet · DJI Flip spec sheet

SpecDJI Air 3SDJI Flip
StatusShippingShipping
Price
US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price) source
US$1,599 (fly-more-combo-lite-rc2), US (official store sale price) source
US$439 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price) source
US$639 (dji-rc2), US (official price) source
US$779 (fly-more-combo-rc2), US (official price) source
Robot 500#73 · 56.4#111 · 53.2
Launch
Announced
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Status
ShippingManufacturerSource: store.dji.com (2026-09-26)
ShippingManufacturerSource: store.dji.com (2026-09-26)
Body
Dimensions
Folded: 214.2 × 100.6 × 89.2 mm; Unfolded: 266.1 × 325.5 × 106 mmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Folded: 136 × 62 × 165 mm; Unfolded: 233 × 280 × 79 mmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Weight
724 gManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
249 gManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Maker's figure is an "up to" value.
Flight
Max flight time
45 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless, sea level, forward flight at 32.4 kph
31 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: controlled wind-tunnel test at constant 6 m/s, obstacle avoidance enabled
Max speed
21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: Sport mode, standard; up to 27 m/s with 6 m/s tailwind assist
12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: Sport mode, sea level, windless; up to 16 m/s with 4 m/s tailwind
Max wind resistance
12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating
10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Max take-off altitude
6,000 m (19,685 ft)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
3,000 m (9,843 ft)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless environment
Obstacle sensing
Omnidirectional binocular vision + forward LiDAR + downward infraredManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Forward 3D infrared (0.3-8 m) + downward visual/infraredManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Video transmission range
10–20 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: O4 transmission, unobstructed and interference-free
Fcc:13 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: FCC, unobstructed and interference-free; reduces to approx. 1-2.5 km with urban interference
ce-srrc-mic:8 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: CE/SRRC/MIC, unobstructed and interference-free
Camera
Camera sensor
1-inch CMOS, 50 MP, 24mm-equiv f/1.8 (wide) https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs manufacturer_web_page manufacturer_stated 2026-09-26 1-inch CMOS, 50MP, 24mm equivalent, f/1.8 wide · 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP, 70mm-equiv f/2.8 (medium tele) https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs manufacturer_web_page manufacturer_stated 2026-09-26 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP, 70mm equivalent, f/2.8 medium-teleManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
1/1.3-inch image sensor, 24mm-equiv, f/1.7ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Max video resolution
4K up to 120fps (3840x2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
4K up to 100fps (3840x2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Gimbal
3-axis mechanical, tilt -135° to 70°ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
3-axis mechanical (tilt, roll, pan)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Internal storage
42 GBManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
2 GBManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)
Commercial
Regions sold
USManufacturerSource: store.dji.com (2026-09-26)
USManufacturerSource: store.dji.com (2026-09-26)

Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the DJI Air 3S and the DJI Flip?

Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 31 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 13 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 10.7 m/s (38.5 km/h · 23.9 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Flip US$439 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price).

Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Flip?

Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Flip US$439 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.

Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Flip?

Robot 500: DJI Air 3S #73 (score 56.4), DJI Flip #111 (score 53.2). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method

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