A few years back, I had qualms about stepping down in size from the Phantoms I'd been flying. I bought the original Mini with the fly more combo and was impressed with all the feature DJI could put into such a small package. The camera and range were a bit less than what I'd been used to, but so was the price. Bought the Mint 3 last month and it appears to be the most capable drone I've ever owned. It far exceeds what I need in a drone today, and the price was affordable. DJI has a winner here.
Stephen, I totally agree and was blown away with the original Mavic Mini and still fly that one occasionally as well. The "Sub 250g" category has exploded ever since and DJI still leads the pack with the variety of drones they offer with these smaller air-frames. The Mini 3 in particular provides all the features you'll need for a price that's easy to handle.
Hey. I have been flying it since Christmas. I love it! I took it out yesterday. As the weather gets warmer, I am getting it out more. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content and hard work.
I've never had a drone and I've been doing research about this little one and I've finally made up my mind and I'm definitely going to buy it to make some footage of my beautiful Colombia 🇨🇴 🎉thank you so much for your information 😊 You've got a new subscriber
Great video, Rick!! I took the plunge and purchased the Mini 3 with DJI RC (controller with screen). 😊 I still have my Mini 2. Do you think that DJI will make the DJI RC (controller with screen) compatible with the Mini 2? It would be relatively straight forward for DJI to do this, as they already made the DJI RC work with Mini 3 with “Ocusync 2”.
@@KateKosmo agree with you on revenue. That being said, I have the Mini 3 and would consider buying another DJI RC controller with screen for the Mini 2. There would be a number of folks with Mini 2’s that would buy the controller with screen.
@@kennethaiori I know they would too, but they want you to spend that extra hundreds of $ instead vs the lower amount for the controller & they know people would kick out the money to do that. Now if it was an American company they probably would offer the controller to be compatible.
Great take on the Mini 3 Rick; only thing you didn't mention was the fact that the Mini 3 doesn't have obstacle avoidance which I think is important to new Drone flyers !
Obstacle avoidance sensors are overrated. If you are going to be a pro doing risky shots then yes they are needed. My first drone that was not a toy was the original DJI mini and I used it for drone photography out in the open. As a beginner I did not go around doing risky manouvers such as flying in a forest. Furthermore obstacle avoidance doesn’t even work in sport mode.
Yes. I've lost connection on a few occasions due to obstacle obstruction and or noisy wifi areas with my Mavic Mini 1, the original mini and it never failed to return to home. Same thing with my Phantom 4 pro. It has the older Light Bridge technology. I flew it out quite a distance and suddenly lost all connection. I looked up, lost sight of it, nothing on my screen as to where it was, I mean dead in the water lost. Panic set in. I tried to initiate return to home, manipulate the sticks, nothing worked. No connection. Pucker factor...10! About a minute or so later I could hear it and low and behold I caught sight of it heading home. Signal returned, video feed came up and all was good once again.
Kate, if the signal is lost the drone will instigate a RTH procedure and immediately elevate to the height you have set in the application, turn towards the homepoint, fly back and land pretty much where it took off. This will also happen if you fly the battery too low or have any other issues with internal systems like the IMU or compass. It's really a very safe drone and a ton of fun to fly. Thanks for the post and I hope you'll stop back for more content this week. Rick
Have a Mavic 3 with the DJI RC Pro, I am travelling to Europe later this year and this drone has me thinking hard as it is sub 250g. Is it compatible with the RC Pro?
Kate, I've never really tested it but had had a DJI Action 2 camera attached to the top of it and it flew fine. If you needed to carry more weight you might have to move up to the Air or Air 2.
The pro is for new flyers imo, people have it ass backwards when it comes to the two mini 3 drones. Obstical avoidance, the little follow mode and the other automated flights are all for the newbies that need help flying 😂. The mini 3 base is for expert experienced flyers 🤙😉
Darrin, we released a wireless mic kit for the Smart Controller that allow you to record audio when flying. Here's a link - www.dronevalley.com/store/p470/www.dronevalley.com/store/p247/Smart_Controller_-_Carrying_Case.html.html
@@feel.the.need. that was me last time I changed myself I'm a completely different person now 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I do think that it isn't as good as the pro version because it's $500 cheaper but the thing is that they're only some missing features and I see people say that this thing is so bad last time by don't see drones now I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee you Thank you My life is much better now last time I had a bad life now I'm much better now you know I'm still a boy
And this drone is not supposed to exist so why does it exist it exists because the DJI mini 3 is a lineup of drones so that's why it exists but none of the people in the internet said The reasons why does drone isn't supposed to exist I'll tell you so there later
A few years back, I had qualms about stepping down in size from the Phantoms I'd been flying. I bought the original Mini with the fly more combo and was impressed with all the feature DJI could put into such a small package. The camera and range were a bit less than what I'd been used to, but so was the price. Bought the Mint 3 last month and it appears to be the most capable drone I've ever owned. It far exceeds what I need in a drone today, and the price was affordable. DJI has a winner here.
Stephen, I totally agree and was blown away with the original Mavic Mini and still fly that one occasionally as well. The "Sub 250g" category has exploded ever since and DJI still leads the pack with the variety of drones they offer with these smaller air-frames. The Mini 3 in particular provides all the features you'll need for a price that's easy to handle.
Great video my friend!
Hey. I have been flying it since Christmas. I love it! I took it out yesterday. As the weather gets warmer, I am getting it out more. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content and hard work.
Flying it nonstop damn thats along time u even go to.the bathroom and still fly it wow thats a long battery life for sure
I love this review
I've never had a drone and I've been doing research about this little one and I've finally made up my mind and I'm definitely going to buy it to make some footage of my beautiful Colombia 🇨🇴 🎉thank you so much for your information 😊 You've got a new subscriber
Just bought this…batteries fully charged and I’ve gotten 8 mins on flight time. What am I doing right?
Nice 1 Rick
Great video, Rick!!
I took the plunge and purchased the Mini 3 with DJI RC (controller with screen). 😊
I still have my Mini 2. Do you think that DJI will make the DJI RC (controller with screen) compatible with the Mini 2? It would be relatively straight forward for DJI to do this, as they already made the DJI RC work with Mini 3 with “Ocusync 2”.
I personally don't think they will bc it's all about money, they want to you to have to buy the 3.
@@KateKosmo agree with you on revenue. That being said, I have the Mini 3 and would consider buying another DJI RC controller with screen for the Mini 2. There would be a number of folks with Mini 2’s that would buy the controller with screen.
@@kennethaiori I know they would too, but they want you to spend that extra hundreds of $ instead vs the lower amount for the controller & they know people would kick out the money to do that. Now if it was an American company they probably would offer the controller to be compatible.
@@KateKosmo True.
DJI appeased the Air2S owners - which made me think that there may be some hope for the Mini 2. Oh well, time will tell. Take care.
@@kennethaiori what did they do with the air2S?
Great take on the Mini 3 Rick; only thing you didn't mention was the fact that the Mini 3 doesn't have obstacle avoidance which I think is important to new Drone flyers !
But it doesn't have side sensors which are, in fact, the most important for safety reasons so it's not a big deal
Obstacle avoidance sensors are overrated. If you are going to be a pro doing risky shots then yes they are needed. My first drone that was not a toy was the original DJI mini and I used it for drone photography out in the open. As a beginner I did not go around doing risky manouvers such as flying in a forest. Furthermore obstacle avoidance doesn’t even work in sport mode.
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With that prioritary function with the connection. If signal is completely lost from the drone to the controller, will it fly back home or not?
Yes. I've lost connection on a few occasions due to obstacle obstruction and or noisy wifi areas with my Mavic Mini 1, the original mini and it never failed to return to home. Same thing with my Phantom 4 pro. It has the older Light Bridge technology. I flew it out quite a distance and suddenly lost all connection. I looked up, lost sight of it, nothing on my screen as to where it was, I mean dead in the water lost. Panic set in. I tried to initiate return to home, manipulate the sticks, nothing worked. No connection. Pucker factor...10! About a minute or so later I could hear it and low and behold I caught sight of it heading home. Signal returned, video feed came up and all was good once again.
Kate, if the signal is lost the drone will instigate a RTH procedure and immediately elevate to the height you have set in the application, turn towards the homepoint, fly back and land pretty much where it took off. This will also happen if you fly the battery too low or have any other issues with internal systems like the IMU or compass. It's really a very safe drone and a ton of fun to fly. Thanks for the post and I hope you'll stop back for more content this week. Rick
Have a Mavic 3 with the DJI RC Pro, I am travelling to Europe later this year and this drone has me thinking hard as it is sub 250g. Is it compatible with the RC Pro?
I believe just the mini 3 pro is compatible with the RC pro not the base mini 3.
Does the longer lasting battery increase the weight over 250 grams?
Yes
I am new to drones and ordered the Mini3 last week. Live in Cabo San Lucas and see many opportunities for great footage.
We need this drone band now
Never going to happen and the tech keeps moving forward. They are safe and a ton of fun to fly.
@@Dronevalley I was saying in Kenya I'm using a rubber band and boom sorry it said use a gun and shoot boom you're DJI mini 3 died 💀
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How much weight can the mini 3 carry? Asking for a friend! 😏
Kate, I've never really tested it but had had a DJI Action 2 camera attached to the top of it and it flew fine. If you needed to carry more weight you might have to move up to the Air or Air 2.
One 16 ounce beer... 😂
It is great for new Pilots. But I will stick with my Mini 3 Pro
If you have a pro why are you here 👀
@@Miklooo774 Because I support this channel and watch all of his videos. Sorry you have issue with me watching videos I want to.
@@mr.boutdoorsmisadventures7464 😂
The pro is for new flyers imo, people have it ass backwards when it comes to the two mini 3 drones. Obstical avoidance, the little follow mode and the other automated flights are all for the newbies that need help flying 😂. The mini 3 base is for expert experienced flyers 🤙😉
It doesn't have video+audio even with the RC controller. They need to fix that, as there are tons of reasons to have audio capabilities.
Darrin, we released a wireless mic kit for the Smart Controller that allow you to record audio when flying. Here's a link - www.dronevalley.com/store/p470/www.dronevalley.com/store/p247/Smart_Controller_-_Carrying_Case.html.html
You scared me right now 😲
Thanks for the post but I'm not sure what you're commenting on.
@@Dronevalley can you make a honest review on this drone Don't think you're reviewing it right
Amazing specs but it is so ugly I just couldn't own one.
Just as well you can't afford one then, isn't it
Shame on you man
Again, I don't understand the comment. Let me know if you had a question and I'll try and answer it.
@@Dronevalley this is more like a toy drone
Stop lying to the internet 🤬
Oh you're a TROLL too
@@feel.the.need. that was me last time I changed myself I'm a completely different person now 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I do think that it isn't as good as the pro version because it's $500 cheaper but the thing is that they're only some missing features and I see people say that this thing is so bad last time by don't see drones now I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee you
Thank you My life is much better now last time I had a bad life now I'm much better now you know I'm still a boy
And this drone is not supposed to exist so why does it exist it exists because the DJI mini 3 is a lineup of drones so that's why it exists but none of the people in the internet said The reasons why does drone isn't supposed to exist I'll tell you so there later