DJI Mavic 3M (Multispectral) vs DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral (P4M)

Published by

Joshua Spires

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January 31, 2025

DJI released its newest multispectral drone, DJI Mavic 3M (Multispectral) featuring four multispectral bands including, near-infrared, red, red edge, and green with the addition of a 20MP 4/3 CMOS RGB sensor.

DJI released its newest multispectral drone, DJI Mavic 3M (Multispectral) featuring four multispectral bands including, near-infrared, red, red edge, and green with the addition of a 20MP 4/3 CMOS RGB sensor.

Notable changes to the Mavic 3M (Multispectral) includes the following:

Multispectral camera

  • Removal of the blue multispectral band (commonly used for atmosphere and deep-water imaging)
  • Increased megapixel size from 2MP to 5MP
  • Increased gain range from 1x-8x to 1x-32x
  • Increased FOV from 62.7° to 73.91°
  • Increased electronic shutter range from 1/100-1/10000s to 1/30~1/12800 s
  • Change in near-infrared band from 840nm ± 26 nm to 860nm ± 26 nm (slightly improved vegetation and soil imaging)

RGB camera

  • Increased sensor size from 1/2.9" to 4/3
  • Increased megapixel size from 2MP to 20MP
  • Increased ISO range from 200-800 to 100-6400
  • Addition of a mechanical shutter
  • 4k, 1080p video support added
  • Increased FOV from 62.7° to 84°

Spec comparison

DJI Mavic 3M (Multispectral)DJI Phantom 4 MultispectralWeight

  • 951g with RTK module and propellers
  • 1,050g maximum take-off weight

1487gMultispectral camera

  • Green (G): 560 nm ± 16 nm
  • Red (R): 650 nm ± 16 nm
  • Red edge (RE): 730 nm ± 16 nm
  • Near-infrared (NIR): 860 nm ± 26 nm
  • Blue (B): 450 nm ± 16 nm
  • Green (G): 560 nm ± 16 nm
  • Red (R): 650 nm ± 16 nm
  • Red edge (RE): 730 nm ± 16 nm
  • Near-infrared (NIR): 840 nm ± 26 nm

RGB camera

  • 4/3 CMOS sensor
  • 20MP photos
  • 4k/1080p 30fps videos
  • 1/2000s mechanical shutter speed
  • 0.7s high-speed burst
  • 1/2.9” CMOS sensor
  • 2MP photos

Sunlight sensorYes, captures solar irradiance and records it in an image file, allowing for light compensation.NoRTK moduleYes, removableYes, built-inFlight time43 minutes27 minutesSensing system

  • Forward
  • Downward
  • Lateral
  • Backward
  • Upward
  • Forward
  • Downward
  • Lateral

Video transmission

DJI OcuSync 3 (O3)

  • 15km max transmission range

DJI OcuSync

  • 7km max transmission range

Remote controllerDJI RC Pro EnterpriseDJI Phantom 4 RTK Remote Controller (GL300N)BatteryMavic 3 IFB (BWX260-5000-15.4)

PriceAround AU$7,900Around AU$9,300

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