RankedDJI Air 3S vs Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA
Key facts
DJI Air 3S (DJI; Shipping) and Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA (Zero Zero Robotics; Shipping) are both camera drones. Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 23 min; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 15.3 m/s (55.1 km/h · 34.2 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 17 m/s (61.2 km/h · 38 mph). Published for only one of them: transmission range (DJI Air 3S: 10–20 km). Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA US$1,299, Global excl. US (as reported) (reported price). RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 11 (score 57.6, grade B), Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA #4 of 11 (score 52.5, grade B). Disclosure: DJI Air 3S has 20 sourced values (95% of tracked fields), Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA has 19 (86%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/dji-air-3s-vs-hoverair-aqua/ (checked 2026-09-29) · Every figure below links to its source · DJI Air 3S spec sheet · Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA spec sheet
| Spec | DJI Air 3S | Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | US$1,299, Global excl. US (as reported) (reported price) source US$999 (Basic), Global (Indiegogo crowdfunding) (pre-order price) source |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 · 57.6 · grade B | #4 of 11 · 52.5 · grade B |
| 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 | ||
| IP rating | Not tracked | |
| Flight | ||
| Max flight time | 45 minManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: windless, sea level, forward flight at 32.4 kph | 23 minManufacturerSource: hoverair.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: 20 m above sea level, no wind, manual hover, full battery to forced landing |
| 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 | |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph)ManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: manufacturer wind-resistance rating | |
| Max take-off altitude | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional binocular vision + forward LiDAR + downward infraredManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Video transmission range | 10–20 kmManufacturerSource: dji.com (2026-09-26)Conditions: O4 transmission, 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) | |
| Max video resolution | ||
| Gimbal | 1-axis gimbal + EIS + horizon levelling, tilt -90° to 30°ManufacturerSource: hoverair.com (2026-09-29) | |
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| 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 Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA?
Published figures: weight 724 g vs 249 g; flight time 45 min vs 23 min; top speed 21 m/s (75.6 km/h · 47 mph) vs 15.3 m/s (55.1 km/h · 34.2 mph); wind resistance 12 m/s (43.2 km/h · 26.8 mph) vs 17 m/s (61.2 km/h · 38 mph). Published for only one of them: transmission range (DJI Air 3S: 10–20 km).
Which is cheaper, the DJI Air 3S or the Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA?
Price: DJI Air 3S US$1,099 (dji-rc-n3), US (official price); Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA US$1,299, Global excl. US (as reported) (reported price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the DJI Air 3S or the Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA?
RankedRobot rank among camera drones: DJI Air 3S #3 of 11 (score 57.6, grade B), Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA #4 of 11 (score 52.5, grade B). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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