Autel EVO Nano+
249g · 1/1.28″ CMOS · 50 MP photos
DJI Air 3S · Base
2024
DJI Air 3S · Base takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Autel EVO Nano+ lands at 86 and DJI Air 3S · Base at 93. That puts DJI Air 3S · Base ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Autel EVO Nano+ if…
- ✓1/1.28″ sensor in sub-250g body
- ✓No DJI geofence
- ✓Tri-band range
Pick DJI Air 3S · Base if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCamera
DJI Air 3S · BaseCompared on the camera sub-score
DJI Air 3S · Base leads on camera (93 vs 90).
Flight
DJI Air 3S · BaseCompared on the flight sub-score
DJI Air 3S · Base leads on flight (88 vs 84).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Autel EVO Nano+ | DJI Air 3S · Base |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | 1/1.28″ CMOS, 50 MP | — |
| Gimbal | 3-axis | — |
| Flight time | 28 min | — |
| Range | Autel SkyLink, 10 km | — |
| Weight | 249 g | — |
| Wind | Level 5 (10.7 m/s) | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Autel EVO Nano+
- +1/1.28″ sensor in sub-250g body
- +No DJI geofence
- +Tri-band range
- −28-min flight time
- −Smaller dev community
- −App polish trails DJI
DJI Air 3S · Base
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: Autel EVO Nano+ vs DJI Air 3S · Base
Which is better, Autel EVO Nano+ or DJI Air 3S · Base? +
DJI Air 3S · Base scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Autel EVO Nano+ worth the price? +
At $949, Autel EVO Nano+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in camera.
Is DJI Air 3S · Base worth the price? +
At $1,099, DJI Air 3S · Base delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in camera.
Does Autel EVO Nano+ or DJI Air 3S · Base last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for camera, Autel EVO Nano+ or DJI Air 3S · Base? +
DJI Air 3S · Base — leads on camera (93 vs 90). Compared on the camera sub-score.
Which is better for flight, Autel EVO Nano+ or DJI Air 3S · Base? +
DJI Air 3S · Base — leads on flight (88 vs 84). Compared on the flight sub-score.