DJI Mavic 3 Classic has just released Nov. 2 2022, I can confirm after using myself that it is the same quality, same camera and mostly everything good minus the zoom lens. Here's a drone review to save everybody time:

Yes it has the zoom lens removed
No it isn't using a worse camera
No Aperture hasn't been removed
Yes it uses the same Mavic 3 batteries, Same props, Same body, Same everything except the ND Filters
Yes, there are new features: Night Mode, Hyperlapse preview, a DJI RC option when buying

5.1k H.265 footage, no internal hard drive (except for small 8gb)
Hasselblad 4/3" sensor f2.8
4K 60fps
10-bit D-Log
20mp photos
Omni Directional Obstacle Avoidance
Hyperlapse (now with preview)
Active Track
46 minute flight time
Same body and weight (895g)

Most important to me was that the firmware and color profile look and feel like the Mavic 3 before, and yes it is still all there. Really well working exposure balancing in the software while filming, and I can't believe I'm saying this but I really love that HDR thing whatever it is doing, it gives the Mavic 3 a rich and distinct look.

Night mode was a great idea to add without having to harm the current profile for normal filming. The color profile and ISO didn't translate well to night time filming, so with this Night Mode, black point, noise containment, and sensitivity to bright spots makes it look much cleaner, very vibrant for filming at such low-light. SUPER happy with this and hope all drones get it soon.

This feels like the natural successor to the Mavic 2 pro, the drone we were all anticipating in 2021. The Mavic 3 was a big leap in quality, features, and price. This should satisfy everybody who was waiting around for a $1700ish drone and still wanted a manual aperture. Rejoice mortals.

$1469 USD Drone Only
$1599 USD Drone Only
$1749 USD Smart Remote included

$649 USD Fly More Kit
$129 ND Filters

https://click.dji.com/AFe35KYs9ZtFWF9...

Just get a second battery and ND filters and you'll be fine. REALLY suggest the DJI RC smart remote too, wildly helpful to the experience.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Spec List
00:50 Mavic 3 Classic Price
01:30 Quality
02:13 Charmander
05:05 Use Normal Profile
05:45 Night Mode
07:00 Photography
08:00 Equipment

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