DJI’s product refresh cycle is back in full swing with 2 new drones, the Mavic 3 Classic, Mini 3 drone and all new Action 3 sports camera due to be released shortly.
First up is the Action 3 that drops on September 14th, full details here.
But less than a year since the Mavic 3 Pro was released, we’re seeing DJI will release a second version of the drone called Mavic 3 Classic.
Sporting the same Hasselblad designed 24mm equivalent 4/3 sensor as the Mavic 3 Pro, the Mavic 3 Classic drops the built in zoom camera in favor of a smaller gimbal setup.
Originally posted by @DealsDrone, speculation is the Mavic 3 Classic will also have a stripped down price making it more attractive to hobbyists turned off by the Mavic 3 Pro’s elevated price, and potentially having the longest flight time of any folding DJI drone.
The latest drone rumors say the Mavic 3 Classic will be priced at $1299, about $300 less than the Mavic 2 Pro.
Aerial photography enthusiasts have been reluctant to trade-up to the Mavic 3 Pro despite a larger camera sensor, 15 minutes longer battery life and greater image transmission distance.
Two reasons for this could be the Air 2S and Mini 3 Pro drones that both sport some features that are superior to the Mavic 2 Series including longer battery life, 5.4K video in the Air 2S and no need for licensing with the Mini 3 Pro.
With advanced features, even in a micro-drone, skillful creators are realizing that bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better when it comes to image and video quality. Most Youtube videos are still being watched at 480p on mobile devices, and advanced AI powered image editing software allows just about anyone to look like a professional.
No details on the release date for the Mavic 3 Classic, but we think we’re seeing a reboot of 2019’s “Tech-tober” that saw a flood of new gadgets in October of that year.
What do you think? Will you trade up from a Mavic 2 Pro or Zoom? Let us know in the comments!
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