DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro: UK Buyer's Guide
Both drones share the same triple-camera Hasselblad concept, but the Mavic 4 Pro is a near total rework — new sensor, new gimbal, new transmission and dramatically longer flight time. Here's how to decide which one deserves your money in the UK.
The short answer
- Buy the Mavic 4 Pro if you're spending new — the 100 MP Hasselblad, 360° infinity gimbal, 51-minute flight time and OcuSync 5 transmission are a genuine generational leap.
- Buy the Mavic 3 Pro if you can find it at a strong discount or already own DJI RC Pro / batteries and just want the triple-camera system at a lower entry price.
Head-to-head comparison
| Spec | Mavic 3 Pro | Mavic 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Take-off weight | ~ 958 g | ~ 1,063 g |
| UK category | A2 with CofC, else A3 | A2 with CofC, else A3 |
| Main camera | 4/3" Hasselblad, 20 MP | 4/3" Hasselblad, 100 MP |
| Medium tele | 70 mm, 1/1.3" 48 MP | 70 mm, 1/1.3" 48 MP |
| Tele | 166 mm, 1/1.3" 12 MP | 168 mm, 1/1.5" 50 MP |
| Max video | 5.1K/50fps, 4K/120fps | 6K/60fps, 4K/120fps HDR |
| Gimbal | 3-axis, ±35° tilt | 3-axis infinity, +70° / -90° |
| Flight time | ~ 43 min | ~ 51 min |
| Wind resistance | Level 6 (12 m/s) | Level 7 (13.6 m/s) |
| Transmission | OcuSync 3+, ~15 km | OcuSync 5, ~30 km |
| Storage | 8 GB + microSD | 64 GB + microSD |
Where the Mavic 4 Pro pulls ahead
- 100 MP Hasselblad with dual native ISO for cleaner low light and much larger prints.
- Infinity gimbal — shoot straight up for interiors, bridges and vertical social content without a rig.
- 51-min flight time is a genuine on-site game changer for cine and inspection days.
- OcuSync 5 — noticeably more resilient in built-up UK areas with heavy 2.4 GHz noise.
When the Mavic 3 Pro still makes sense
- You already fly DJI RC Pro / have Mavic 3 batteries and want to stay in-ecosystem.
- Budget matters more than the sensor jump — the 20 MP Hasselblad is still class-leading.
- You want a refurbished or ex-demo unit — see our DJI Refurbished stock.
UK legal reminder
Both airframes sit above 250 g, so realistically you'll want an A2 CofC to fly usefully close to people or in built-up areas. See our UK drone laws guide and 2026 rule changes before you buy.
The Drone-Sales verdict
If you're spending new, the Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo is the smarter buy — the flight time, transmission and sensor upgrades justify the step-up for commercial and serious cine work. Only pick the Mavic 3 Pro if the price gap is genuinely large. Trade-in your current DJI airframe against either — we grade fairly and pay store credit only.
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