8/14/2023 0 Comments Dji mini drone review![]() ![]() DJI claims the Mini 3 Pro can endure for 34 minutes and 47 minutes with the two battery types, but our real-world tests brought less enthusiastic, but still impressive, times. When the breezes kick in, the little drone does buffet, but the GPS-based control system does an admirable job keeping it steady. In calm air, it launches, flies, and hovers with the assuredness of a larger drone. Mason Marshįor a featherweight drone, the Mini 3 Pro is remarkably agile in the air. Flying the Mini 3 Pro The new DJI RC controller has a built-in screen. It’s worth noting that any accessories, such as prop guards or the Plus batteries, push the Mini 3 Pro above the 250-gram mark.Īlong with the regulatory freedom the Mini 3 Pro enjoys, the drone’s compact size, relatively quiet motors and props, and svelte weight make it a great choice for ultralight travelers and those looking to drone on as unobtrusively as possible. You’ll need to do some homework before you fly in other countries, but as a general rule, drones under 250 grams enjoy a greater measure of freedom. Many countries restrict drone use for drones over 250 grams. Sub-250 gram drones are exempt from registration rules as research has shown that the tiny drones pose far less safety risk to people on the ground. In the United States, the FAA requires that drones 250 grams and heavier be registered for recreational flight. Size Matters It’s as small as a toy drone, but the Mini 3 Pro packs some impressive technology into its tiny airframe. The DJI RC is an all-in-one unit with a 5-inch screen shining at 700 nits. With the Mini 3 Pro, DJI is introducing a new controller as an option to the stock RC-N1 controller. The Mini 3 Pro’s camera is brighter than its predecessor and can produce still images with four times the resolution, and the gimbal that holds it can now pivot the camera 90 degrees into portrait mode which allows for vertical videos without cropping. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is slightly larger than a can of soda but weighs about 125 grams less Mason Marsh A new, larger “Plus” battery, (not available in all countries), pushes endurance past 40 minutes but nudges the drone above the 249-gram weight limit. ![]() Small drones typically have dismal flight times thanks to their tiny batteries, but the Mini 3 Pro breaks the 30-minute barrier with the stock battery pack. Feeding the Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS 4.0), the sensors allow pilots an almost worry-free flight experience with obstacle avoidance on par with DJI’s larger and pricier drones. At $669, you’ll easily get your value back in the number of cool drone shots you’ll get.Folded, the Mini 3 Pro is about the size of a soda can, but despite its diminutive footprint the drone sports six binocular optical sensors that can identify obstacles in front of, behind, and below the aircraft. It’s more than three times lighter than the Mavic 3 and is way easier to bring with you anywhere. It’s hard to not make the comparison of the Mini 3 Pro being the younger sibling to the Mavic 3, but that’s not such a bad thing. I consider the Mini 3 Pro to be the best drone for beginners. ![]() You can even ball out and bundle the new DJI RC with it for $909, or go with the original RC-N1 controller for $759. The inclusion of obstacle detection is worth the $220 difference alone, but you also get improved photo and video quality, MasterShots, and native vertical shooting. The Mini 2 is still priced much more affordably at $449, but it’s far more worth it to spend a little extra for the Mini 3 Pro at $669. There are certainly a couple of questionable design choices, but I consider the Mini 3 Pro to be the best drone for beginners. Even unfolded, the Mini 3 Pro is still extremely compact. ![]()
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