Air 3
DJI Air 3 specifications and what a UK operator needs to fly it commercially under a PDRA01 operational authorisation.
Published manufacturer specs · UK context
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Does the Air 3 fit PDRA01?
The DJI Air 3 has a published maximum take-off mass of 0.72 kg, which is within the 25 kg limit PDRA01 works to. Mass is necessary but not sufficient: whether a given job fits PDRA01 depends on how you fly it — visual line of sight, height, and distance from uninvolved people.
The free route checker asks those operation-level questions and tells you whether your intended flights look suitable for PDRA01, need review, or fall outside it.
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Air 3 specifications
Published manufacturer specifications, used to prefill the aircraft section of the guided form. Confirm each value against your own airframe.
| Type | Multirotor |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Flight controller | DJI proprietary flight controller (integrated autopilot) |
| Controller | DJI RC-N2 (or DJI RC 2) |
| C2 band | Dual (2.4 / 5.8 GHz) |
| Battery | DJI intelligent flight battery — Li-ion 4S, 4241 mAh, 62.6 Wh, one flight pack |
| GNSS | Multi-constellation |
| Max take-off mass | 0.72 kg |
| Max wind | 27 mph |
| Max airspeed | 21 m/s |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 258.8 × 326 × 105.8 mm (unfolded, without propellers) |
O4 link on 2.4 + 5.8 GHz. Max wind 12 m/s; max speed 21 m/s (19 m/s on EU/UK firmware). GNSS GPS+Galileo+BeiDou.
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Flying the Air 3 commercially
Flying commercially under PDRA01 is less about the aircraft and more about the paperwork and permissions around it. In outline you need:
- CAA Operator ID. Registered to the operator and displayed on the aircraft.
- Flyer ID + competence certificate. A Flyer ID for the pilot, plus an RPC-L1 or GVC for PDRA01.
- Insurance. Third-party cover appropriate to the operation.
- Operations manual & records. A CAP2606-shaped manual plus logs, risk assessment and checklists.
The how to get PDRA01 guide walks through the full sequence.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
Can the DJI Air 3 be used under PDRA01?
Its published maximum take-off mass (0.72 kg) is within the 25 kg limit PDRA01 works to. Mass is only one factor — whether a specific operation fits PDRA01 depends on how and where you fly, which the free route checker assesses.
What do I need to fly the Air 3 commercially in the UK?
For a PDRA01 operation you need a CAA Operator ID displayed on the aircraft, a Flyer ID and a remote pilot certificate (RPC-L1 or GVC) for the pilot, suitable insurance, and an operations manual with supporting records.
Are these Air 3 specifications exact?
They are published manufacturer figures and a starting point. Confirm them against your own airframe, firmware and battery before relying on them — variants and firmware caps differ.
Build your draft pack
Start with the free route check.
Answer a short set of questions, see route warnings, then generate editable PDRA01-style documentation for review. Pick the Air 3 from the aircraft list and the specs above prefill for you. No authorisation or compliance outcome is guaranteed.
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