Which filter, battery, and card does the DJI Air 3S need?
Buy the ND filter set and one spare battery. The storage inside covers most flights.

What to buy
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Battery
DJI Air 3S Intelligent Flight Battery, 4276 mAh
45 minutes on one battery, so two cover a full sunset shoot.
Card
A microSDXC card rated V30 U3 A2, up to 512 GB
The dual camera doubles what a scene costs in storage, and 42 GB inside runs out on a long flight.
What matters here
- Takeoff weight
- 724 g
- Internal storage
- 42 GB
- Card
- microSDXC rated V30 U3 A2, up to 512 GB
- Battery
- Li-ion 4S, 4276 mAh
- Max flight time
- 45 minutes
Full specification
Every value DJI publishes for the DJI Air 3S, in the sections DJI groups them in.
Aircraft
- Takeoff Weight
724 g
- Dimensions
Folded (without propellers): 214.19×100.63×89.17 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded (without propellers): 266.11×325.47×106.00 mm (L×W×H)
- Max Ascent Speed
10 m/s
- Max Descent Speed
10 m/s
- Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind)
21 m/s
- Max Takeoff Altitude
6000 m
- Max Flight Time
45 minutes
Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 32.4 kph, Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version.
- Max Flight Distance
32 km
Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 48.6 kph, Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version.
- Max Wind Speed Resistance
12 m/s
- Max Pitch Angle
36°
- Operating Temperature
-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
- Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
- Hovering Accuracy Range
Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with satellite positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with satellite positioning)
- Internal Storage
42 GB
Camera
- Image Sensor
Wide-Angle Camera: 1-inch CMOS, 50MP Effective Pixels Medium Tele Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP Effective Pixels
- Lens
Wide-Angle Camera FOV: 84° Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/1.8 Focus: 0.5 m to ∞ Medium Tele Camera FOV: 35° Format Equivalent: 70 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Focus: 3 m to ∞
- ISO Range
Video: Normal: 100-12800 (Normal) 100-3200 (D-Log M) 100-3200 (HLG) Slow Motion: 100-6400 (Normal) 100-3200 (D-Log M) 100-3200 (HLG) Photo: 100-6400 (12 MP) 100-3200 (48 MP and 50 MP)
- Shutter Speed
Wide-Angle Camera 12MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure) 50MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s Medium Tele Camera 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure) 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s
- Max Image Size
Wide-Angle Camera: 8192×6144 Medium Tele Camera: 8064×6048
- Still Photography Modes
Wide-Angle Camera Single Shot: 12 MP and 50 MP Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 50 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s Medium Tele Camera Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3/5 frames Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 48 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 48 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
- Photo Format
JPEG/DNG (RAW)
- Video Resolution
Wide-Angle Camera: H.264/H.265 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100*/240*fps 2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30/48/50/60fps Medium Tele Camera: H.264/H.265 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100*/240*fps 2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
* Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as a slow-motion video. Slow-motion videos and 4K video recordings only support H.265 encoding.
- Video Format
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
- Max Video Bitrate
H.264/H.265: 130 Mbps
- Supported File System
exFAT
- Color Mode
Wide-Angle Camera Normal (FHD/2.7K): 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264) Normal (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) HLG/D-Log M (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) Normal/HLG/D-Log M (4K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) Medium Tele Camera Normal (FHD/2.7K): 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264) Normal (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) HLG/D-Log M (FHD/2.7K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) Normal/HLG/D-Log M (4K): 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
- Digital Zoom
Wide-Angle Camera: 1-2.9x Medium Tele Camera: 3-9x
Gimbal
- Mechanical Range
Tilt: -135° to 70° Roll: -50° to 50° Pan: -27° to 27°
- Controllable Range
Tilt: -90° to 60° Pan: -5° to 5°
Sensing
- Sensing Type
Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with forward-facing LiDAR and an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
- Forward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m Detection Range: 0.5-200 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 15 m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
- Backward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 14 m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
- Lateral
Measurement Range: 0.5-30 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 14 m/s FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72°
- Upward
Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s FOV: Front and Back 72°, Left and Right 90°
- Downward
Measurement Range: 0.3-14 m Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s FOV: Front and Back 106°, Left and Right 90°
Video Transmission
- Video Transmission System
O4
- Live View Quality
Remote Controller: 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
- Operating Frequency
2.4000-2.4835 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 30 dBm (SRRC) < 14 dBm (CE)
- Max Transmission Distance (free of interference)
FCC: 20 km CE: 10 km SRRC: 10 km MIC: 10 km
Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. Always pay attention to RTH reminders in the app during your flight.
- Max Transmission Distance (with interference)
Unobstructed Strong Interference: Urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km Medium Interference: Suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km Low Interference: Suburb/Seaside, approx. 10-20 km Obstructed Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: Approx. 0-0.5 km Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: Approx. 0.5-3 km
Measured under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. Measured under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
- Max Download Speed
O4: 10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N3) 10 MB/s (with DJI RC 2) Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s*
* Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
- Lowest Latency
Aircraft + Remote Controller: Approx. 120 ms
Depending on the actual environment and mobile device.
- Antenna
6 antennas, 2T4R
Battery
- Capacity
4276 mAh
- Weight
Approx. 247 g
- Nominal Voltage
14.6 V
- Max Charging Voltage
17.2 V
- Type
Li-ion 4S
- Energy
62.5 Wh
- Charging Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Charging Time
Approx. 80 minutes Approx. 60 minutes
Use the included data cable of the DJI 65W Portable Charger. Use the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and Battery Charging Hub.
Remote Controller
- Max Operating Time
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller Without charging any mobile device: 3.5 hours When charging a mobile device: 1.5 hours
- Max Supported Mobile Device Size
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller 180×86×10 mm (L×W×H)
- Operating Temperature
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller 2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 14 dBm (CE) < 30 dBm (SRRC)
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