Comparison
DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Avata 2
Mavic 3 Pro spec · Avata 2 spec · Upgrade from Mavic 3 Pro · Upgrade from Avata 2 · All compares
Would you notice?
Mavic 3 Pro vs Avata 2: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people. You would not really notice gimbal, wind, internal storage. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Mavic 3 Pro is C2 (Flyer ID + Operator ID); Avata 2 is C1 (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  C2 · 958 g |  C1 · 377 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 27 Apr 2023 | 11 Apr 2024 |
| App | DJI Fly | DJI Fly / Goggles 3 |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 958 g | 377 g Ahead |
| UK class / IDs | C2 · Operator ID + Flyer ID | C1 · Operator ID + Flyer ID |
| Open subcategory | A2 (A2 CofC) or A3 | A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027) Ahead |
| From uninvolved people | 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). | 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 |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 231.1 × 98 × 95.4 mm (folded, no props) | 185 × 212 × 64 mm (with guards) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 20 MP · 24 mm Ahead | 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8–f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Field of view | 84° | 155° Ahead |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 | 100–25600 / 100–25600 |
| Colour / log | D-Log / D-Log M / HLG (ProRes on Cine only) | D-Log M |
| Other cameras | 70 mm 1/1.3-inch CMOS + 166 mm 1/2-inch CMOS Ahead | FPV super-wide (no tele) |
| Max video | 5.1K/50 | 4K/60, 4K/100 Ahead |
| Gimbal / vertical | 90° tilt | 165° tilt Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 43 min Ahead | 23 min |
| Hover time | 37 min Ahead | 21 min |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 12 m/s Ahead | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s |
| Max speed | 68 km/h EU · 75 km/h FCC Same | 68 km/h EU · 97 km/h FCC Same |
| Climb / descent | 8 / 6 m/s | 9 / 9 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 6000 m Ahead | 5000 m |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional Ahead | Downward |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 8 km CE · O3+ (15 km FCC) Same | 10 km CE · O4 (13 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 77 Wh Ahead | 31.7 Wh |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 46 GB Ahead |
| microSD | microSD UHS-I Speed Grade 3, up to 512 GB Same | microSD UHS-I Speed Grade 3, up to 512 GB Same |
| 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 Pro main: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad · 20 MP · 24 mm, 5.1K/50. Avata 2 main: 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 12 mm, 4K/60, 4K/100. 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 3 Pro — that is a different picture, not a sharper crop.
Do I need to register the Avata 2 in the UK?
Avata 2 is C1, takeoff about 377 g (With built-in propeller guards.). 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 Pro in the UK?
Mavic 3 Pro is C2, takeoff about 958 g (Over 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 Avata 2 in the UK?
Avata 2 (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).
How far from people can I fly the Mavic 3 Pro in the UK?
Mavic 3 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).
Which is better in wind?
Mavic 3 Pro carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Mavic 3 Pro 12 m/s, Avata 2 10.7 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 3 Pro on paper. Mavic 3 Pro is 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad with Omnidirectional; Avata 2 is 1/1.3-inch CMOS with Downward. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Avata 2 if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C1, 377 g). Mavic 3 Pro if you will accept C2 and 958 g for the extra camera.
Can I keep my Mavic 3 Pro 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 Pro £1,689, Avata 2 £539 — £1,150 less for the Avata 2. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Mavic 3 Pro: The job pays, or the Hasselblad is the point. Avata 2: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone.
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 Pro as of 2026-08-31 | Avata 2 as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £1,689 Mavic 3 Pro (DJI RC) — not Cine, not Classic, not Mavic 4 Pro | £539 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (1 battery) — not original Avata, not 360 |
| Amazon UK | See Amazon No new Mavic 3 Pro (not 4 Pro) buy box — search only | £685 Avata 2 Fly Smart Combo, 3 batteries (dp B0FS18CVHG) |
| eBay UK band | £1,200–£1,600 Used Mavic 3 Pro (not Classic, not Cine, not Mavic 4 Pro) | £450–£800 Used Avata 2 Fly More / Fly Smart (not original Avata, not 360) |
| CeX sell | — CeX search — no Mavic 3 Pro (not Cine) SKU priced | £580 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (A) — product id 6941565980083A EAN 6941565980083 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX CeX search — no Mavic 3 Pro (not Cine) SKU priced | £255 / £365 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (A) — product id 6941565980083A EAN 6941565980083 |
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