DJI Mavic 3 (Classic, 3T)
Commercial quadcopter · also known as Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3T, Mavic 3E
| Designer / manufacturer | SZ DJI Technology |
|---|---|
| Countries | China |
| Production | China |
| Operators | Ukraine, Russia (via distributors, per WSJ), civilian market |
| Estimated unit cost | $1.469k–$2.049k per aircraft, retail list price (2022) · source |
| Confidence | medium |
Other published estimates
| Estimate | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $2.049k–$2.199k, retail list price | Original Mavic 3 launch price per two outlets in search results; not re-checked |
Reported characteristics
| flightTimeMin | 46 |
|---|---|
| videoRangeKm | 15 (nominal O3+) |
| camera | 4/3 Hasselblad, 20 MP |
Notes
Retail launch price, not a military purchase price. Prices change with bundles, region and DJI trade restrictions. No price found for the thermal 3T.
Who uses it and how they obtain it
How each user obtains this type, from open sources (research note of 12 October 2026). Confidence concerns the route claim: high means several independent authoritative sources or an official source; medium, one good source with supporting coverage; low, a single source, a party's claim or visual similarity only. 'Contested' means a party denies it, sources disagree, or it rests only on a party's claim. Several primary documents were only reachable through secondary coverage. This is background on the type, not evidence about any specific incident. Explanations are in English.
| User | How obtained | Explanation and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | commercial off-the-shelf, often adapted Confidence: high | Ukraine's military received DJI Mavic 3 drones bought commercially with donated funds through UNITED24 and the Army of Drones programme (146 Mavic 3 reported in October 2022; 300 Mavic 3T reported in 2023). DJI announced a suspension of sales to Ukraine and Russia in April 2022. Components: Not applicable (commercial product made in China). |
| Russia | commercial off-the-shelf, often adapted Confidence: medium contested | WSJ reporting (February 2023, via DroneDJ) traced DJI drones to Russia's military through resellers in China and the UAE despite DJI's suspension of sales. DJI says it opposes military use and cannot control resale. Components: Not applicable (commercial product made in China). |
Dossiers mentioning this type
No published dossier names this type yet.
Sources
- https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/163252-dji-mavic-3-classic-launch-price-specs/
- https://u24.gov.ua/news/179_new_drones
- https://dronedj.com/2023/03/31/ukraine-sends-300-dji-mavic-3t-drones-to-battle-russians-ahead-of-expected-offensive/
Cost figures are published estimates from third parties and vary widely; they are not DroneLedger assessments. Corrections: About, corrections & privacy.
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