RankedDJI Air 3S vs DJI Mini 5 Pro
Key facts
DJI Air 3S (DJI; Shipping) and DJI Mini 5 Pro (DJI; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249.9 g; flight time 45 min vs 36 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 10–20 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 19 m/s (68.4 km/h · 42.5 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Mini 5 Pro €799 (Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery)), EU (as reported) (reported price). Robot 500: DJI Air 3S #73 (score 56.4), DJI Mini 5 Pro #54 (score 59.0). Disclosure: DJI Air 3S has 20 sourced values (95% of tracked fields), DJI Mini 5 Pro has 23 (96%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/dji-air-3s-vs-dji-mini-5-pro/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · DJI Air 3S spec sheet · DJI Mini 5 Pro spec sheet
| Spec | DJI Air 3S | DJI Mini 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| 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 | €799 (Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery)), EU (as reported) (reported price) source €999 (fly-more-rc-n3), EU (as reported) (reported price) source €1,129 (fly-more-rc2), EU (as reported) (reported price) source |
| Robot 500 | #73 · 56.4 | #54 · 59.0 |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Folded: 214.2 × 100.6 × 89.2 mm; Unfolded: 266.1 × 325.5 × 106 mmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Flight | ||
| Max flight time | 45 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless, sea level, forward flight at 32.4 kph | Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery):36 minManufacturerSource: prnewswire.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: measured at constant 21.6 kph in windless conditions (per retailer spec sheet)Maker's figure is an "up to" value. Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery Plus):52 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: measured at constant 25.2 kph, windless conditions |
| 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 | 19 m/s (68.4 km/h · 42.5 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: wind-tunnel test, extended battery, S mode |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating | 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating (Level 5-equivalent) |
| Max take-off altitude | Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery Plus):4,500 m (14,764 ft)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional binocular vision + forward LiDAR + downward infraredManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26) | Omnidirectional binocular vision + forward LiDAR + infrared sensorsManufacturerSource: prnewswire.com (2026-09-26) |
| Video transmission range | 10–20 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: O4 transmission, unobstructed and interference-free | 10–20 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: unobstructed, interference-free environment, one-way flight |
| 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) | |
| Max video resolution | 4K (3840x2160) up to 120fps slow motion, 4K/60fps HDRManufacturerSource: prnewswire.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical (tilt, roll, pan), 225° roll rotation for vertical shootingManufacturerSource: prnewswire.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Internal storage | ||
| Commercial | ||
| Regions sold | ||
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 Mini 5 Pro?
Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249.9 g; flight time 45 min vs 36 min; transmission range 10–20 km vs 10–20 km; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 19 m/s (68.4 km/h · 42.5 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Mini 5 Pro €799 (Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery)), EU (as reported) (reported price).
Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Mini 5 Pro?
Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); DJI Mini 5 Pro €799 (Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery)), EU (as reported) (reported 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 Mini 5 Pro?
Robot 500: DJI Air 3S #73 (score 56.4), DJI Mini 5 Pro #54 (score 59.0). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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