Comparison
DJI Mavic 3 Classic vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Mavic 3 Classic spec · Mavic 4 Pro spec · Upgrade from Mavic 3 Classic · Upgrade from Mavic 4 Pro · All compares
Would you notice?
Mavic 3 Classic vs Mavic 4 Pro: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people. You would not really notice sensor, max video, flight time. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Mavic 3 Classic is C1 (Flyer ID + Operator ID); Mavic 4 Pro is C2 (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  C1 · 895 g |  C2 · 1063 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 2 Nov 2022 | 1 May 2025 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 895 g Ahead | 1063 g |
| UK class / IDs | C1 · Operator ID + Flyer ID | C2 · Operator ID + Flyer ID |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027) Ahead | A2 (A2 CofC) or A3 |
| From uninvolved people | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Ahead | A2: 30 m from uninvolved people (5 m low-speed). Without CofC, A3: 50 m and 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C2 as UK2). |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm (folded, no props) | 257.6 × 124.8 × 106.6 mm (folded, with props) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 20 MP · 24 mm | 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 100 MP · 28 mm Ahead |
| Aperture | f/2.8–f/11 | f/2.0–f/11 |
| Field of view | 84° Ahead | 72° |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 | 100–6400 / 100–12800 |
| Colour / log | D-Log / D-Log M / HLG | D-Log M / HLG |
| Other cameras | Single camera | 70 mm 1/1.3-inch CMOS + 168 mm 1/1.5-inch CMOS Ahead |
| Max video | 5.1K/50 | 6K/60 HDR Ahead |
| Gimbal / vertical | 90° tilt | 360° tilt · true vertical Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 46 min | 51 min Ahead |
| Hover time | 40 min | 45 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 12 m/s Same | Level 5 · 12 m/s Same |
| Max speed | 68 km/h EU · 75 km/h FCC | 90 km/h Sport Ahead |
| Climb / descent | 8 / 6 m/s | 10 / 10 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 6000 m Same | 6000 m Same |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | Omni + nightscape Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 8 km CE · O3+ (15 km FCC) | 15 km CE · O4+ (30 km FCC) Ahead |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 77 Wh | 95.3 Wh Ahead |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 64 GB Ahead |
| microSD | microSD UHS-I Speed Grade 3, up to 512 GB | microSD up to 1 TB, U3/V30/A2 |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 40 °C Same | −10 to 40 °C Same |
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Questions
Will I notice the camera?
Mavic 3 Classic main: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 20 MP · 24 mm, 5.1K/50. Mavic 4 Pro main: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 100 MP · 28 mm, 6K/60 HDR. You would notice sensor class in low light; you would not notice the word 4K if both already do it. Optical telephoto is only on Mavic 4 Pro — that is a different picture, not a sharper crop.
Do I need to register the Mavic 4 Pro in the UK?
Mavic 4 Pro is C2, takeoff about 1063 g (Approx. 1063 g. Product weight varies by batch.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Do I need to register the Mavic 3 Classic in the UK?
Mavic 3 Classic is C1, takeoff about 895 g (Just under 900 g.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Mavic 4 Pro in the UK?
Mavic 4 Pro (C2): A2 (A2 CofC) or A3. A2: 30 m from uninvolved people (5 m low-speed). Without CofC, A3: 50 m and 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C2 as UK2). Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Mavic 3 Classic in the UK?
Mavic 3 Classic (C1): A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027). May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Which is better in wind?
Mavic 4 Pro carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Mavic 3 Classic 12 m/s, Mavic 4 Pro 12 m/s). On a UK headland that is often the whole decision. Lab Level numbers that match can still feel different because weight is not in the level name.
Which is better at dusk?
Mavic 4 Pro on paper. Mavic 3 Classic is 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad with Omnidirectional; Mavic 4 Pro is 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad with Omni + nightscape. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Mavic 3 Classic if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C1, 895 g). Mavic 4 Pro if you will accept C2 and 1063 g for the extra camera.
Can I keep my Mavic 3 Classic batteries, controller or ND filters?
These do not share a battery family. Plan to buy packs, and check ND thread and RC protocol — Mini 4 Pro filters and batteries do not sit on a Mini 5 Pro.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Mavic 3 Classic £1,119, Mavic 4 Pro £1,879 — £760 more for the Mavic 4 Pro. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Mavic 3 Classic: The job pays, or the Hasselblad is the point. Mavic 4 Pro: The job pays, or the Hasselblad is the point.
Price board
UK pounds, dated snapshots. Each cell names the box that figure is for. EAN is the barcode on that carton when a UK listing cited one; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Not live APIs. Buying used checklist.
| Mavic 3 Classic as of 2026-08-31 | Mavic 4 Pro as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £1,119 Mavic 3 Classic (standard, not Cine, not Mavic 3 Pro) | £1,879 Mavic 4 Pro (DJI RC 2) — not Mavic 3 Pro |
| Amazon UK | See Amazon No new Classic buy box — search only; ignore Mavic 4 Pro hits | £1,879 Mavic 4 Pro with DJI RC 2 (dp B0DS2HDF1M) — not the Creator Combo |
| eBay UK band | £650–£1,050 Used Mavic 3 Classic (standard, not Cine, not Mavic 3 Pro) | £1,450–£2,000 Used Mavic 4 Pro (standard + Creator Combo; not Mavic 3 Pro) |
| CeX sell | — Mavic 3 Classic (DJI RC), SKU SROBDJIMAV3CLARCA — unpriced | — CeX search — no Mavic 4 Pro SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX Mavic 3 Classic (DJI RC), SKU SROBDJIMAV3CLARCA — unpriced | See CeX CeX search — no Mavic 4 Pro SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
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