The DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral (M3M) is a compact aerial surveying drone built for precision agriculture and crop management. It combines a 20 MP RGB camera with four 5 MP multispectral cameras (green, red, red edge, and near-infrared) to capture visible and multispectral data in a single flight, feeding NDVI, GNDVI, and NDRE crop-health analysis. A built-in sunlight sensor records solar irradiance for accurate light compensation, RTK support delivers centimeter-level positioning, and up to 43 minutes of flight time lets a single M3M survey large blocks of land per battery. It folds down to a portable size and covers substantial acreage per flight, making high-resolution field intelligence practical for growers, agronomists, and service providers.
Compact multispectral surveying drone: 20 MP RGB plus four multispectral bands, RTK precision, a sunlight sensor, and up to 43 minutes of flight time.
Features
- Dual imaging system: one 20 MP 4/3 CMOS RGB camera plus four 5 MP multispectral cameras (G, R, RE, NIR) capturing visible and multispectral data together in one pass
- Multispectral bands tuned for agriculture: Green 560 nm, Red 650 nm, Red Edge 730 nm, and Near-infrared 860 nm, supporting NDVI, GNDVI, and NDRE analysis
- Built-in sunlight (light) sensor records solar irradiance and stores it with each image for light compensation, improving NDVI accuracy and consistency over time
- RTK-ready for centimeter-level positioning: 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal and 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical with a fixed RTK solution
- Up to 43 minutes of flight time to survey large areas per battery, covering substantial acreage in a single flight
- Omnidirectional obstacle sensing with an infrared sensor underneath for safer autonomous mapping missions
- DJI O3 Industry Edition transmission with up to 15 km range (FCC) and 1080p live view
- Compact, foldable enterprise airframe that is easy to transport and deploy across fields
Specifications
Aircraft
| Net weight (with propellers and RTK module) | 951 g |
| Max takeoff weight | 1,050 g |
| Max flight time | 43 minutes (no wind) |
| Max hover time | 37 minutes (no wind) |
| Max flight distance | 32 km |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS (GLONASS with RTK enabled) |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional binocular vision + downward infrared |
| Video transmission | DJI O3 Industry Edition, up to 15 km (FCC) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 15.4 V, 4S LiPo, 77 Wh |
RGB camera
| Sensor | 4/3 CMOS, 20 MP |
| Lens | 84° FOV, 24 mm equivalent, f/2.8-f/11 |
| Shutter | Mechanical (8-1/2000 s) and electronic (8-1/8000 s) |
| Video | 4K 3840×2160 @ 30 fps |
| Image format | JPEG / DNG (RAW) |
Multispectral camera
| Sensors | 4 × 1/2.8-inch CMOS, 5 MP each |
| Bands | Green 560 ± 16 nm, Red 650 ± 16 nm, Red Edge 730 ± 16 nm, NIR 860 ± 26 nm |
| Lens | 25 mm equivalent, f/2.0, fixed focus |
| Image format | TIFF |
| Analysis output | NDVI / GNDVI / NDRE |
RTK module
| Position accuracy (fixed RTK) | Horizontal 1 cm + 1 ppm; Vertical 1.5 cm + 1 ppm |
| Weight | 24 ± 2 g |
| Interface | USB-C |
Who this is for
- Growers and farm operators monitoring crop health, stress, and variability across large fields
- Agronomists and crop consultants generating NDVI, GNDVI, and NDRE maps for scouting and recommendations
- Agriculture service providers producing prescription and variable-rate application maps
- Researchers and land managers who need repeatable, light-compensated multispectral data over time
- Operators pairing survey data with DJI AGRAS spraying drones for a complete precision-ag workflow
Please note: The DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral is offered in different configurations (for example, with or without the RTK module and with different controller or combo options). Confirm exactly which items are included in the configuration you are ordering. Follow local regulations for drone operation, and use compatible processing software such as DJI Terra for building maps and vegetation indices.
FAQ
What cameras does the M3M have?
One 20 MP RGB camera (4/3 CMOS) for visible imagery, plus four 5 MP multispectral cameras capturing green, red, red edge, and near-infrared bands. Both capture together in a single flight for combined visible and multispectral mapping.
What crop indices can it produce?
The multispectral bands support NDVI, GNDVI, and NDRE, among other vegetation indices, for assessing crop health, vigor, and stress. Data is typically processed in software such as DJI Terra.
What does the sunlight sensor do?
The built-in light sensor records solar irradiance and stores it in each image file. During 2D reconstruction, that data is used to compensate for changing light conditions, which improves NDVI accuracy and keeps data consistent across flights on different days.
How accurate is the positioning?
With the RTK module and a fixed RTK solution, the M3M achieves 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal and 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical accuracy, enabling precise, repeatable mapping without extensive ground control.
How long can it fly and how much can it cover?
Up to 43 minutes of flight time in windless conditions, which allows a single M3M to cover large field blocks per battery. Actual coverage depends on flight altitude, overlap settings, and conditions.
Does the RTK module come with it?
It depends on the configuration. The M3M is sold in different packages; some include the RTK module and others do not. Confirm the exact contents of the configuration you are ordering.
