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Calculate accurate flight times for your drone based on real-world conditions including wind, temperature, altitude, and terrain.
Drone Database / Comparison
Side-by-side specifications plus modelled flight time for both drones under three identical condition sets, computed with the same physics engine that powers the flight calculator.
| Spec | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Air 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $759 (wins) | $1.1k |
| Weight | 249 g (wins) | 595 g |
| Rated flight time (ideal) | 34 min | 46 min (wins) |
| Max wind speed | 24 mph | 27 mph (wins) |
| Wind resistance | 5/12 | 7/12 (wins) |
| Transmission range | 12 km | 12 km |
| Max altitude | 400 m | 500 m (wins) |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -10°C to 40°C |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Conditions | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Air 3 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
Calm & mild 20 °C, 5 mph wind, sea level | 26 min | 37 min | DJI Air 3 +11 min |
Windy day 15 °C, 18 mph wind, sea level | 20 min | 30 min | DJI Air 3 +10 min |
Cold & high altitude -5 °C, 12 mph wind, 5,000 ft elevation | 21 min | 31 min | DJI Air 3 +10 min |
Minutes are modelled by the site's physics engine (ISA air density at the scenario elevation, boundary-layer turbulence at a representative 400 ft AGL cruise, battery temperature efficiency) from the manufacturer baseline for each drone — see the methodology.
DJI Air 3 delivers the longer modelled flight time in all 3 scenarios. Beyond endurance, DJI Mini 4 Pro is the lighter airframe (249 g vs 595 g), DJI Mini 4 Pro is the lower-cost option, DJI Air 3 carries the higher manufacturer wind limit. These are physics-model estimates from identical conditions — not guarantees. Open the flight calculator to model your own wind, temperature and altitude before flying.