Drones

DJI Air 3S

DJI

A 1-inch main sensor, a genuinely useful 70mm tele, LiDAR-assisted omnidirectional sensing and 45-minute flights — the sweet spot for serious aerial photography.

£959
Class C1

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About the DJI Air 3S

The Air 3S is the drone most enthusiasts should buy when image quality outgrows the Minis. Its 1-inch main sensor delivers 14 stops of dynamic range, and the second 70mm medium-tele camera changes aerial composition entirely — compressed, cinematic perspectives you simply cannot get from a single wide lens.

It is also DJI's most confident flyer: forward LiDAR plus six vision sensors give omnidirectional obstacle avoidance that works even at night, and batteries run to a genuine 40+ minutes. At 724g it needs the full UK Flyer ID and A2/A3-category thinking, so factor the paperwork into the step up from a Mini.

Specifications

Weight724 g
UK class markingC1
Max flight time45 min
CameraDual: 50MP wide + 70mm medium tele, 3-axis gimbal
Sensor1" CMOS (wide), 1/1.3" (tele)
Video4K/60fps HDR (up to 4K/120)
Max wind resistanceLevel 5 (12 m/s)
Transmission rangeO4, up to 20km
Remote IDNo
Complete your kit

Accessories for the DJI Air 3S

4 accessories checked for compatibility with the DJI Air 3S — batteries, filters, cases and more.

Universal

ACHANFLY 55cm Foldable Landing Pad

Double-sided waterproof 55cm helipad with reflective strips and ground pegs.

Universal

Hensych Foldable Phone Sun Hood for Controllers

Foldable sunshade that clips over your phone on the controller, killing screen glare on bright days.

Universal

VIFLY Drone Strobe Light

6g rechargeable anti-collision strobe visible over 3 miles — makes any sub-250g drone far easier to keep in sight at dusk.

Universal

WANGCL Fireproof LiPo Battery Safe Bag

Fibreglass fireproof pouch for charging and storing drone batteries safely at home or in the car.

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