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China DJI
Mavic 3
A civilian foldable quadcopter with a long-range O3+ transmission system, extensively repurposed by both Russian and Ukrainian forces for battlefield reconnaissance, artillery spotting and improvised munition-dropping despite being a commercial, non-militarized platform.
In service since 2021
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
68
km/h
15
km range
6,000
m ceiling
Pricing: Commercial retail product, unit cost publicly listed by DJI (varies by market/bundle)
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Chinese state channel
State export agencies (NORINCO/CATIC); limited availability to Western-aligned states.
Channel: State export agency
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2021. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Mavic 3 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 68 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 15 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 6,000 m |
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. | 0.8 h |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric, quadrotor |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | 20MP Hasselblad wide-angle camera, 12MP telephoto camera, 28x zoom |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | O3+ transmission system |
Specifications compiled from public DJI and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the DJI Mavic 3? +
The DJI Mavic 3 has a maximum speed of 68 km/h.
What is the range of the DJI Mavic 3? +
The DJI Mavic 3 has a maximum range of 15 km.
How many crew does the DJI Mavic 3 require? +
The DJI Mavic 3 requires a crew of 0.
What is the DJI Mavic 3 used for? +
The DJI Mavic 3 is a uav / drone typically used for isr.
How much does the DJI Mavic 3 cost? +
DJI Mavic 3: Commercial retail product, unit cost publicly listed by DJI (varies by market/bundle). Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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