DJI’s AIR 3 was recently announced - for most beginner drone pilots my pick remains the Mini 3 Pro as the drone to buy but, if you have been flying that drone for a while and have felt limited or plan to fly in windier conditions - the Air 3 offers some advantages and a nice bonus - a dual camera system with a 70mm lens in addition to the standard 24mm-ish wide view typically found on drones. 70mm might not sound like much but it provides a significant difference in the type of footage you are able to capture from a drone and your photos and video can look much more like you rented a helicopter. Both cameras use the same sensor size so the footage quality is excellent and matches as you switch between the two. Fun fact - this 70mm lens and sensor combo is the same as you get on the much more expensive Mavic Pro 3. You also get a drone that is as fast as the Mavic Pro 3, handles the wind and offers a newer transmission spec for increased range and a new remote that is even a little lighter than what is bundled with the Mavic 3 Pro. The only real downsides - The Air 2s provided a 1” sensor, the Air 3 returns to the smaller 1/1.3” sensor ( more similar to your smartphone sensor) but it does provide the two sensors and two focal lengths. You also have a much newer sensor in the Air 3 and all comparison I see show an AIR 3 providing excellent image quality. The other downside is the price has increased. The Fly More bundle is now $1549.

One more neat feature for travelers when you are away from a power source - stick 3 batteries in the multi-charger and the lowest two will start to charge the 3rd. I often land with 20% battery - it is the safest way to fly - and now being able to use that 20% to charge up the 3rd is smart!

I will have a complete pros/cons list out soon - if you ever have any drone questions feel free to just reach out. I am FAA 107 certified and I have been flying drones for almost a decade now -Does anyone remember the 3D Robotics drone? Yes - that was my first :) I have flown everything from the mini to the Inspire and I can help you decide which drone is right for you.