DJI Mavic 3M Multispectral Drone with 20MP RGB Camera and RTK

DJI Mavic 3M Multispectral Drone for Precision Agriculture and Aerial Surveying

The DJI Mavic 3M Multispectral Drone is a professional aerial imaging platform designed for precision agriculture, crop monitoring, environmental research, and high-accuracy surveying. Combining a 20MP RGB camera with four dedicated 5MP multispectral sensors, the Mavic 3M captures detailed visual and spectral information to help professionals evaluate vegetation health, analyze agricultural conditions, and produce georeferenced aerial imagery.

Engineered for agricultural specialists, land surveyors, environmental researchers, and commercial drone operators, the DJI Mavic 3M combines multispectral imaging with Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning for centimeter-level mapping accuracy under suitable conditions. Its four multispectral cameras measure green, red, red-edge, and near-infrared wavelengths, enabling vegetation analysis through indices such as NDVI, GNDVI, and NDRE. These capabilities make the aircraft suitable for monitoring crop development, identifying vegetation stress, evaluating field variability, and supporting data-driven agricultural management. With up to 43 minutes of flight time, the drone supports efficient mapping across large agricultural properties and survey locations.

The Mavic 3M integrates a 4/3-inch CMOS RGB sensor, a mechanical shutter, a built-in sunlight sensor, and a three-axis stabilized camera system. Its omnidirectional obstacle sensing system assists navigation around obstacles, while DJI O3 transmission supports long-distance communication with the included remote controller. The aircraft also supports DJI Pilot 2, DJI Cloud API integration, and Mobile SDK 5 for compatible enterprise workflows. Its foldable design, integrated RTK capabilities, and professional imaging hardware provide a portable solution for repeatable aerial data collection, vegetation analysis, and precision mapping operations.

Key Features

• Five-Camera Imaging System: Combines one 20MP RGB camera with four 5MP multispectral cameras for detailed aerial photography and vegetation analysis.
• Four Multispectral Bands: Captures green, red, red-edge, and near-infrared information to support crop health assessments and spectral mapping.
• RTK Positioning: Supports centimeter-level positioning accuracy for precision surveying and georeferenced mapping workflows.
• 43-Minute Maximum Flight Time: Provides extended aerial coverage for agricultural inspections, field surveys, and mapping operations under ideal conditions.
• Integrated Sunlight Sensor: Measures solar irradiance to support radiometric correction and improve consistency in multispectral datasets.
• 20MP Mechanical-Shutter RGB Camera: Captures high-resolution imagery while reducing rolling-shutter distortion during aerial mapping.
• Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing: Uses multiple vision sensors and an infrared sensing system to assist obstacle detection during flight.
• DJI O3 Transmission: Supports communication distances up to 9.3 miles under FCC conditions with unobstructed signal transmission.

Professional Multispectral Imaging for Agriculture

The Mavic 3M incorporates four individual multispectral sensors, each dedicated to a specific wavelength range. These sensors capture information beyond conventional visible-light photography, allowing agricultural professionals to measure vegetation characteristics and evaluate crop conditions across large areas.

Multispectral Imaging Bands

• Green (G): 560 ± 16 nm for capturing green-spectrum reflectance information.
• Red (R): 650 ± 16 nm for measuring red-spectrum reflectance associated with vegetation characteristics.
• Red Edge (RE): 730 ± 16 nm for evaluating spectral changes associated with chlorophyll and vegetation conditions.
• Near-Infrared (NIR): 860 ± 26 nm for measuring near-infrared reflectance used in vegetation monitoring.

These wavelength measurements support vegetation indices, including the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Green Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (GNDVI), and Normalized Difference Red Edge Index (NDRE). Agricultural operators can use these datasets to identify field variability, compare vegetation conditions, and support crop management decisions.

High-Resolution RGB Camera and Precision Mapping

The integrated 20MP RGB camera uses a 4/3-inch CMOS sensor with a 24mm-equivalent lens and an adjustable f/2.8 to f/11 aperture. Its mechanical shutter supports exposures as fast as 1/2000 second, helping reduce image distortion during aerial photogrammetry operations.

When paired with RTK positioning, the camera system supports georeferenced image collection for high-accuracy mapping and surveying applications. The aircraft also provides microsecond-level time synchronization between its imaging and positioning systems to support accurate spatial data collection.

Extended Flight Performance and Intelligent Navigation

With a maximum flight time of 43 minutes and a maximum hovering time of 37 minutes, the Mavic 3M supports extended aerial survey missions. Its omnidirectional sensing system monitors the surrounding environment, while the three-axis mechanical gimbal stabilizes the imaging payload during flight.

The DJI O3 transmission system provides reliable remote communication within supported operating conditions. The aircraft's foldable construction makes transportation and field deployment more convenient for agricultural consultants, survey crews, and enterprise drone operators.

Technical Specifications

General Information

• Manufacturer: DJI
• Product Model: Mavic 3M
• Product Type: Professional Multispectral Drone
• Aircraft Configuration: Quadcopter
• Primary Applications: Precision Agriculture, Multispectral Mapping, Aerial Surveying, Environmental Monitoring
• Imaging System: 20MP RGB Camera and Four 5MP Multispectral Cameras
• Positioning: GNSS with RTK Support
• Remote ID: Supported

Aircraft Performance

• Maximum Flight Time: 43 Minutes
• Maximum Hovering Time: 37 Minutes
• Maximum Flight Distance: 19.9 Miles
• Maximum Horizontal Speed: 47 mph
• Maximum Ascent Speed: 17.9 mph
• Maximum Descent Speed: 13.4 mph
• Maximum Wind Resistance: 26.8 mph
• Maximum Takeoff Altitude: 19,685 Feet Above Sea Level Without Payload
• Maximum Pitch Angle: 30 Degrees in Normal Mode; 35 Degrees in Sport Mode
• Maximum Angular Velocity: 200 Degrees per Second
• Operating Temperature: 14°F to 104°F
• GNSS Systems: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS with RTK Enabled
• Propeller Model: 9453F Enterprise Edition
• Diagonal Aircraft Size: 15"

RGB Camera

• Sensor Type: 4/3-Inch CMOS
• Effective Resolution: 20 Megapixels
• Lens Field of View: 84 Degrees
• Equivalent Focal Length: 24mm
• Aperture: f/2.8 to f/11
• Focus Range: 3.3 Feet to Infinity
• ISO Range: 100 to 6400
• Electronic Shutter Speed: 8 to 1/8000 Second
• Mechanical Shutter Speed: 8 to 1/2000 Second
• Maximum Image Resolution: 5280 x 3956
• Still Image Formats: JPEG and DNG RAW
• Maximum Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps
• Full HD Video: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
• Video Compression: H.264
• Maximum 4K Video Bitrate: 130 Mbps
• Maximum Full HD Video Bitrate: 70 Mbps
• Video File Format: MP4
• Supported File System: exFAT
• Digital Zoom: Up to 8x
• Photo Modes: Single Shot, Timed Capture, Panorama

Multispectral Camera System

• Number of Multispectral Cameras: 4
• Sensor Type: 1/2.8-Inch CMOS
• Resolution per Sensor: 5 Megapixels
• Equivalent Focal Length: 25mm
• Lens Aperture: f/2.0
• Field of View: 73.91 Degrees
• Focus: Fixed Focus
• Green Wavelength: 560 ± 16 nm
• Red Wavelength: 650 ± 16 nm
• Red-Edge Wavelength: 730 ± 16 nm
• Near-Infrared Wavelength: 860 ± 26 nm
• Gain Range: 1x to 32x
• Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/30 to 1/12800 Second
• Maximum Still Image Resolution: 2592 x 1944
• Still Image Format: TIFF
• Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
• Video Format: MP4 with H.264 Compression
• Maximum Video Stream Bitrate: 60 Mbps
• Supported Vegetation Index Video: NDVI, GNDVI, NDRE
• Multispectral Capture Modes: Single Shot and Timelapse
• Sunlight Sensor: Integrated

Gimbal System

• Stabilization: Three-Axis Mechanical Gimbal
• Stabilization Axes: Tilt, Roll, Pan
• Mechanical Tilt Range: -135 to 45 Degrees
• Mechanical Roll Range: -45 to 45 Degrees
• Mechanical Pan Range: -27 to 27 Degrees
• Controllable Tilt Range: -90 to 35 Degrees
• Maximum Tilt Control Speed: 100 Degrees per Second
• Angular Vibration Range: ±0.007 Degrees

Obstacle Sensing and Positioning

• Obstacle Detection: Omnidirectional Binocular Vision
• Additional Sensing: Downward Infrared Sensor
• Forward Measurement Range: 1.6 to 65.6 Feet
• Forward Detection Range: 1.6 to 656.2 Feet
• Backward Measurement Range: 1.6 to 52.5 Feet
• Lateral Measurement Range: 1.6 to 82 Feet
• Upward Measurement Range: 0.7 to 32.8 Feet
• Downward Measurement Range: 1 to 59.1 Feet
• Vision-Based Vertical Hovering Accuracy: ±0.3 Feet
• Vision-Based Horizontal Hovering Accuracy: ±1 Foot
• RTK Vertical Hovering Accuracy: ±0.3 Feet
• RTK Horizontal Hovering Accuracy: ±0.3 Feet

Remote Controller and Transmission

• Transmission Technology: DJI O3
• Maximum Transmission Distance: 9.3 Miles Under FCC Conditions
• Operating Frequencies: 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz
• Remote Controller Display: 5.5-Inch Touchscreen LCD
• Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Display Brightness: 1000 Nits
• Remote Controller Battery: Built-In Lithium-Ion
• Remote Controller Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Video Output: Mini-HDMI
• Power Connection: USB-C
• Remote Controller Operating Temperature: 14°F to 104°F

Battery and Charging

• Battery Chemistry: Lithium Cobalt Oxide
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Battery Energy: 77 Wh
• Nominal Voltage: 15.4 V
• Battery Configuration: 4S
• Battery Weight: 0.7 lb
• Charging Temperature: 41°F to 104°F

Storage and Connectivity

• Aircraft Data Port: USB-C
• Aircraft Memory Card Support: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
• Maximum Supported Memory Card Capacity: 512 GB
• Recommended Card Speed: U3/V30 or Faster
• Remote Controller Storage: microSD Card Slot
• Software Platform: DJI Pilot 2
• Developer Integration: DJI Cloud API and Mobile SDK 5

Physical Specifications

• Aircraft Dimensions, Folded (L x W x H): 8.8" x 3.8" x 4.8"
• Aircraft Dimensions, Unfolded (L x W x H): 13.7" x 11.1" x 5.5"
• Aircraft Weight with Propellers and RTK Module: 2.1 lb
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2.3 lb
• Aircraft Diagonal Length: 15"
• Remote Controller Dimensions, Folded Antennas: 7.2" x 5.4" x 1.9"
• Remote Controller Dimensions, Extended Antennas: 7.2" x 8" x 2.4"

What's in the Box

• DJI Mavic 3M Multispectral Drone
• Carrying Case
• Flight Battery with RTK Module
• Remote Controller
• 3 Pairs of Propellers
• Charger
• Power Cable
• USB-C Cable
• USB-C to USB-A Cable