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Hi Russ, I agree, range test aren't important but if Tesla says their electric cars will go 500 miles between charges we want proof. If DJI says mini 3 will go 10 miles we want proof. A youtuber named Fly Zone has listed you as an influencer not willing to test its range out. Please use a spotter and do a range test for us..
@@alienpixelgaming3803 Range tests are very illegal as per the FAA in the U.S. Flying a drone beyond where you can see it in the sky is strictly forbidden. Do I fly beyond? Of course, everyone does, but putting it on TH-cam is asking for an immediate email from the FAA and a possible fine. I'm not willing to put my business at risk to appease others. A spotter is not legal either. The verbiage explicitly states that the spotter MUST be in immediate proximity of the pilot in command. There's no getting around it. Other TH-camrs will do a true range test, I guarantee it. Dustin Dunhill does one with every drone in Hawaii. Watch his channel if you want to see a real range test. The FAA has ignored range tests up to this point, but I don't plan to be the first one to post evidence online.
Real Pilot here. Just stepping into Drone Flying and considering the DJI Mini 3 Pro as an entre' into this new world of flight. Thanks, excellent video. No attitude or presentation BS, just good honest info. Exactly what i was looking for. Have subscribed and look forward to checking our Mini 3 Pro specific videos.
As a real pilot, you'll probably feel quite "underwhelmed" because of just how easy it is to control these modern drones. The tech made it as easy as in a video game, I'm definitely not complaining but don't expect to need any critical skills on the joysticks ;)
Watched a ton of Mini 3 Pro videos today, but wanted to say that your video breakdown was the best of the bunch between the personalized sections, unique tips, and great detail. Being a cinematographer with a love for drone work on the side, the technical focus was greatly appreciated.
6:47 Actually, overheating is to be expected when the drone is not flying. The cooling system is relying on the propellers to be spinning in order to get the proper cooling it requires. Regarding shooting in 4K60 on a hot day, I flew continuously and recorded everything until all my 3 batteries were empty and there have been no overheating warnings or anything, so I'm guessing it's fine. Thanks for taking the time and making this video!
@@51Drones Find my original comment and check out a response from someone using your same name asking your viewers to send them information pretending is you the one asking for it!...Since this is your channel, I'm telling you, so you can report this impostor...🤦🏾♂️🤞🏾
Prop arms are to accommodate the larger props, and to keep the props out of the camera view when the camera is looking up 60 degrees. The larger props allow for a lower RPM to hover, which makes it quieter, and more efficient. My old 2015 Yuneec Typhoon had huge 11" props, also one of the quietest drones I've flown because of the slower prop speed.
I bit the bullet. I just got the Mini 2 literally 3 days ago for my birthday and then the 3 comes out 🤦♂️. I'm now going to return it back to Costco and order the 3 online. For now though I'm going to practice on the 2 since I have 90 days to return it 😅
Just got mine from amazon with the nicer controller. My first ever "real" drone.. I'm used to buying the 100$ drones that automatically fly into a wall and shatter like glass. I feel like a pro with this drone.. so from a starters perspective, this is a good choice. I did turn the side to side motion off and object avoidance on. Its a very windy day and the drone was able to stay quite still. Each battery lasted me about 25 minutes for the drone. Neighborhood cats do not approve. Looking forward to flying it again tomorrow, just wish I had more batteries.
I have the Mavic 2 Pro and been wanting a small drone for some things. I'm loving what I'm hearing about this thing. It really seems like such a capable drone in a small package.
Well, I had already purchased the mini 3 before I watched your video. And it is very informative. Been flying for just under a month and I discovered the drone does not see white and was playing around a garage door with obstacle avoidance the drone would have crashed if I did not stop it. And I thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.
Definitely the most comprehensive video so far. Granted the event was half an hour ago, but i appreciate so much detailed information so quickly. Thank you!
@DmProductions has the best and most comprehensive videos to date for the last week for the #Djimini3pro . The only channel for the last week able to post videos while all the big influencers released their videos today.
Thanks for the video info on this drone.. You sold me on the mini 3 pro. As a beginner photographer and drone flyer I'm looking very much forward to the next few months. I'm studying now for my 107 hope to be flying by the end of March 23 and taking fantastic videos
I'm late to the game on this one I know. The only thing I can see that I don't like is not being able to broadcast footage from the drone to the transmitter without having to have 2 SD cards. I understand the logic behind it but at the same time it's slightly inconvenient. Still gonna buy one though!
What a brilliant review! With the authorities always tightening regulations on safety, this is also a serious professional tool if flying in conjested areas. As a commercial pilot, your review has convinced me that I need one. Many thanks!
Very detailed and informative review Russ. Really appreciate the time and dedication you bring to the drone community. Been watching since my first drone and will continue to be a supporter of your work and channel.
I have been away from drones for a while, actually quite a while. I was blown away with all the features and then I noticed that this video was two years old! Oh my….
In a way, sideways obstacle tracking would be more useful than forwards. It’s easiest to avoid things going forwards as you can see them, and the most effect drone shots are usually sideways, backwards or upwards movements.
Not when the drone is tracking you as you are, say, biking. It needs front obstacle sensors to know when to swerve around trees. Hell, that's the only reason I even want a drone with obstacle sensors.
Trying to decide on the 2 or 3 for my first drone. Mainly going to use it to spot openings and go over hunting ground. I'm sure I'll use for more stuff as I get used to flying a drone
Just bought my M3P 2 days ago and I'm super excited. Now, I'm memorizing the entire transcript of your video/review so I can bore my wife and daughter with why my new "boy toy" is so awesome! Thanks for being a legend Russ.😊👍
Thanks so much for this presentation. Awesome work, as always. I’ve been flying and photographing/videoing ever since my Phantom 4K Pro which is at least 5 years past now. My own Mini Pro 3 arrived via UPS this very morning. I’m just stunned at how small it is, and how light. My wife (who also flies) and I decided to order this little drone as soon as it was announced because the specs looked so impressive. DJI has always pretty much told the truth about their products, so we took a chance on it before seeing anyones reviews. Looks like we made the right choice. And we’re getting some help right out of the gate from this video. Thanks again, Russ. You always come through with “the good stuff” in your videos.
I would absolutely love a quickshot mode like rotate around an object where it will rotate a little longer. It would be nice to be able to edit rotations around objects into endless loops without it speeding up and slowing down at the loop point. In other words; it would be nice if you could create a loop point where the speed is constant.
I just bought my first drone. It's the DJi mini 3 pro, and i love it. I've flew rc helicopters, but this drone is just awesome. I've noticed over heating when updating and when its plugged in my computer so i got a little usb fan just to blow down the vents at the front. This helps.
I personally LOVED going vertical on my Mavic Pro for my photos. It's great to see it back and this may motivate me to get rid of my Mavic 2 Pro amongst other things. I like making photos for my own personal use and to share with my community as a hobbyist. I've never been interested in going commercial, I honestly fly just to reset from life. Strongly considering this drone...
I fly mine all the time in hotter than 90degree days, I have no problem at all using a 256 Gig memory card. I even fly the drone after the sun goes down getting pretty videos, I just love it!!! I did not get my commercial license yet so I have not been posting my videos yet...
Russ, great video as usual! I was a bit surprised to see that only the "DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC)" for $909 will begin shipping at the end of May 2022. The two other less expensive offerings "DJI Mini 3 Pro" for $759 and the "DJI Mini 3 Pro (No RC)" for $669 won't start shipping until August 2022. The lower banner on the DJI page shows this "DJI Mini 3 Pro (No RC) will be available starting in August of 2022." The only way to get a DJI Mini 3 Pro before the late part of summer in North America is to buy one with the DJI RC controller. A bit disappointing.
Russ, you are the go to guy for honest reviews. You continuously provide well thought out content. Thanks for the hard work and incredible amounts of information. I don't feel I can make really informed choices without watching your content first. Keep up the great work!
Great video BTW. I item I would like to see is the ability to record /save flight patterns and fly them over and over by just picking a past flight from a saved list. That way it would be easy for us to fly a certain pattern over and over. I know this can happen with 3rd party, but we should easily be able to do that via the logs that are kept for each flight.
Woof! Studied up on this one and ordered it this morning. The Fly More kit too. .. then found your video, lol. This old vet thanks you for your hard work and the peace of mind I have now. $1400 bucks (Washington Tax Theft $130) is a stretch, but starting cheap and constantly upgrading would certainly cost far more by the time one arrives at this much quality. Do it right the first time. Go big or go home. Kudos Russ! Seems I have to wait nearly a month....... ouch.
I flew a drone for the first time last week and before I did that, I searched for videos to get a little bit familiar with it before hand. Your channel and approach are the best I've seen so far. Congrats and thanks. Cheers
My first thought regarding set filming moves was that it would be great if the programmable buttons could record several moves - like a macro in excel. So press record, do the moves, then repress the button to store a fixed flying combination, Alternatively it would be great if the software was opensource so developers could add functionality. It looks like a great drone and I have pre-ordered. Thanks for the video
Great, thorough review. One question, what megapixel size are the RAW files when you choose JPEG + RAW? Curious if the 48MP RAW option is what DJI is saying. Thanks!
Thank you, Russ for the great and informative video. I live in ND too and have had very few opportunities to take my Mini 2 out because of the weather conditions lately. That is just a testament to how amazing the Mini 3 is, to be able to keep the image so steady in the wind conditions during our blizzards. Thank you again, and I am looking forward to more of your reviews.
I have used a mini 2 for the last year. I love it. Even though I almost got arrested at San Marco Piazza in Venice. I just got 2 (crashed) mini 3 drones at auction. One is a Pro with video controller. Fantastic. Both fly. Both record, but both have stuck gimbals. I will be ordering gimbal rubbers for the mini 3 Pro. The other I don't know the issue. Thanks for your video.
Agreeing with several commenters here, this is among the best overall “reviews” of any product I’ve ever seen! I owned (and lost) a Mavic in 2015,…it’s now finally time to do this again and I believe you’ve convinced me that this little guy is the way to go…Thank you!
I'll disagree with needing lateral sensors instead of rear sensors. Both times I've crashed my Mavic Pro is when I was flying backward. I'm looking forward to this drone being available in a few months.
As usual, one of the best new reviews of the Mini 3 Pro. Just a couple of questions. Does the spherical panorama shot take advantage of the much larger vertical range of the gimbal? And is it possible to output video to an external HDMI monitor via the second USBc port on the new Smart Controller. Looking forward to more of your great videos on the Mini 3
Related to that what is the number of pixels or size of the dJI generated sherical panorama. The mini 2 really gives a very low resolution DJI generated panorama.
Excellent presentation Thank You Russ! One of the thing DJI could improve and make their interface even more convenient and fun to work with would be to enhance their programming features for waypoints. Adding 3 key elements: GPS coordinates, point recording while flying and allowing to setup fly altitude lower than 2m. Ideally, this could be done on the remote and on a computer through the personal DJI account. I am struggling with few requests asking to fly with different constraints and such feature would help tremendously if available.
If/when DJI releases an SDK there is the possibility for third party apps to do this: "Litchi" is one that has some of what you're asking for on other DJI platforms, but the dev is waiting for DJI to release an SDK "Litchi is compatible with: Mini 2, Mini SE, Air 2S(*), Mavic Mini 1, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 (Zoom/Pro), Mavic (Air/Pro), Phantom 4 (Standard/Advanced/Pro/ProV2), Phantom 3 (Standard/4K/Advanced/Professional), Inspire 1 (X3/Z3/Pro/RAW), Inspire 2 and Spark." "Litchi is *NOT* compatible with Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 as DJI has not released a developer SDK for these drone models yet"
@@Zerububble thank you for the advice. Problem with stepping out of "official" apps is that .....your are stepping out of standards.....not sure if one problem solved would then create 10 others.
Thank you for your diligence on this, Russ! You really paid attention to detail and passed it along effectively. It looks like the Mini 3 Pro handled flying in the snow just fine, despite its apparent lack of an IP rating. No moisture problems afterwards?
Russ, you're always my first stop relating to all things drone, and no exception here with the release of the Mini3P. I'm looking to upgrade from my Mavic 3 Pro for travelling convenience and it sounds from your vlog that it's time now to "pull the trigger." Thanks for all the time you take to provide me the info I need to make an informed decision. Really, thanks very much.
Hello, Great overview video! One Question: does drone currently allow upload of flight plans, or does it have good advanced features to automate grid flights for use in creating orthomosaic maps, images, and 3D models?
Good video. Subscribed to learn more about the Mini 3 Pro. 73 yrs old and very brand-new to the drone world. Was a military and civilian helicopter pilot, and this is as close to flying again that I can afford. The more videos watched, the more it seems it's learning how to be a 'PHOTOGRAPHER-while-flying'. Look forward to watching more videos about the MINI 3 PRO. Thank you.
Thank you for your video, very comprehensive. I'm considering this drone for the fact that it's sub 250 grams and yet still has some amazing qualities (considering its size, of course). That said, I'm a bit confused about the geozone. I'm in Canada, and the bottom line here is that a micro drone is "allowed" to fly pretty much anywhere, but for emergencies (forest fire zones etc.), and still not allowed to fly in close proximity to a military base. Barring those few restrictions, you "can" (whether you "should" or not is really THE question!) legally fly almost anywhere. So, why does DJI enforce geozones on a drone that really doesn't have any issues with legal flight? I realize you aren't DJI and may not know the answer, but I'd appreciate your thoughts on this regardless. It makes no sense to me. It defeats the purpose (in my mind) of having a sub 250 gr drone.
The 3DR Solo drone had a quick shot called Zipline. If I remember correctly, you could set the zip line vertical, horizontal, all varying degrees of angles, and vary the speed at which the drone ran along the line, and it would keep the subject in frame, even if it was moving. Would like to see DJI add something like that.
Great stuff thanks. Yes mine switched off a couple of times at home while I adjusted etc. I now sit it on my laptop cooling pad while investigating settings.
I bought a cheap video drone several years back and I was very limited on my selection. I don't own a cell phone of any kind and almost all drones required one for the controller. So, I purchased the best one with a built in screen on the controller. Now I see that there's a wider variety of controllers with built in screens. So, I'm considering buying one again after seeing this. Thanks!
I realise that this video is about 1 year old, as a Professional Wildlife photographer living in England (Mainly stills but some video) I have just purchased my first DJI Mini 3 Pro and your video was not only informative but also a very good watch. I will only be using the drone to highlight habitats for wildlife here in the UK but I still found your video extremely interesting, who knows, I may even take up drone flying as a hobby. Thanks again, and stay well. Regards from across the pond :-)
Good video, I just bought this drone with the RC controller I think it was 960 bucks ,you can't beat that price , interesting I never thought of the bigger battery making it more stable, you're right calling in a Powerhouse I think I have to agree with what I see, thanks for the video and I just subscribed
Great info, waiting for mine to come in..............do have a clarification question or more like an "am I correct" query............when I get my Mini 3 Pro I should: 1) register it , 2) I can fly with RID off when using the standard battery (registered or not) and, 3) when flying with the extended battery (the Plus one, I am getting one with the Store Day sale free with the Fly More Kit) I need to have RID on? As for a new feature...........would love for DJI to add Waypoint missions like those available through Litchi, not just hyperlapse waypoints. Hopefully, Litchi will add the Mini 3 Pro to their supported aircraft now that DJI released the SDK for it.
Hey Russ! Just getting around to watch this video. You mentioned the Quick Shots/ Master Shots are getting old. I agree. I have a suggestion. How about a “Fly By” or “Buzzing “? You set the distance away from the path. You set the distance of the start/end points . You also set the speed. The drone is focused (tracked) on you while flying towards you. As soon as the drone passes you, it rotates and focuses (tracked) on you as it flys away from you. Wouldn’t that be cool. Just like Maverick.
After doing some research on drones for the past few weeks and joining several groups, asking questions on drones for beginners, a few people said the dji mini 2 would be a good starter drone given my budget I mentioned in the messages, one person piped in saying if I could stretch my budget a bit he recommended the dji mini 3 pro and a couple of others piped in with the same. I just ordered the mini 3 today and it will arrive on Wednesday. I've taken the TRUST test and have certificate, I'm considering testing for the part 107 and know it's going to take some time to study up for that. This was a very informative video, thank you for putting all this information together.
I'm buying one, it will be my first drone. I'm in the Construction business and too old to crawl on roofs of two story homes. I appreciate your input for sure.
6:39 yes it gets hot when not used/fly and when you do software upgrade it gets very hot as the speed of the data transfer is very fast. Once you start fly it cools down quickly.
I bought one. It's my second drone. My first was a dji phantom 3. They are both amazing. I gave my phantom 3 to a friend of mine a couple years ago so it's kind of hard to compare the two. I bought the mini pro 3 because it was the least expensive model that best buy had in stock. The feature I like most is the display screen is part of the controller so you don't have to use your phone. It's also one less thing that you have to recharge. And the controllers battery lasts so long that you really only have to worry about charging the drone. I like to hot glue a stick to mine and fly around the neighborhood playing Ding, dong, ditch. I assume that everyone knows what that is but if you don't it's simply ringing people's door bell then running away. .
Thank you for this video. I crash the drone in a lake while on sport mode and the people on the boat said it look like it just did a nose dive!! I thought I just screwed up (I’m sure I did) BUT now seeing this video I don’t feel so bad that I crashed it and lost it in a lake. I have a new one and love it. thank you for the video!
I'm a new subscriber but I wanted to say a few things. I've never flown a drone before BUT, I've shot semi-pro photography for years. I've won money and several awards for my work. About 3 years ago, I began to look closely at drones because I wanted to take my work to a whole new level. Over this time, I've found several drones that caught my eye but none that impressed me enough to spend money on them until the Nano+ came out. But then, THIS drone came out and has so far beaten the Nano+ which I have NOT bought yet. But, I am seriously considering buying this mini 3 pro and buying the larger cinematic drone for $14k for a new business that I'm launching in the next 60 days. Thank you for your review of this drone. I've found it quite thorough and I look forward to your future work.
Never owned a drone, but I just watched a beginner video on this model and I'm impressed. He didn't allow comments. Question, is it worth the extra $200 for the video controller? Or will my phone work fine?
The 250 gram thing is a thing of the past in Europe. You will need a license to fly it if it can record video or pictures. In some countries you can just check NOTAM yourself, but others require you to apply and get approved for every flight.
As far as quick shots, typically the subject with these is standing still or moving minimally. I'd like to see some quick shots based on GPS anchors, where the drone starts its quick shot from a distance and then comes in to the subject (the GPS anchor first, and then perhaps locks onto a predefined subject that it can "find" again like it did with you as you walked behind the trees) and then pans or circles around the subject or anchor point. I think an "object memory" or "GPS Anchor" quick shot set would be a very powerful feature.
As always you did an excellent job and I know I just saw this video and you did it over a year ago. I've used mine since before you did this and the biggest thing I noticed was that it is sooooooooooo quiet. I have bunches of video's of deer that I was able to get very close without them getting upset at all. I've gotten to within 6 feet because after awhile they got so used to it they weren't afraid. I've gotten very close to entire flocks of wild turkeys and my followers on my Facebook page just love all the wildlife things I've done. Mini 3 Pro is my goto for Pennsylvania wildlife. Thanks for you expertise and the way you get into the products you deal with.
Just received my DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) and looking forward to giving it a go. I have been using the DJI Mini 2 for the last year and it a nice drone. Thanks the time and effort you put into this... It has just confirmed my purchase was a good one.
First of all- thorough, yet easily digestible video. Thank you. But honestly, I most appreciated when you came to the point of the range test and brought up how conducting that would obviously necessitate breaking the LOS regulation. I am by nature, kind of a rule breaker, a yahoo, a “freedom” seeker. But the big takeaway of my actual classroom Part 107 test prep course (the instructor also holds a private pilot license with instrument and multi engine rating) is how to fully appreciate and actualize the proper pilot mindset. Responsibility, humility, excellence. Dropping the ego and following the regulations even though you probably won’t get caught seems to be the biggest hurdle to the recent convergence of healthy drone regulation and embedded electronic nanny tech. So, I respect your attitude and therefore subbed.
It's interesting that you seemed to have a stronger signal in that location, most of the other testers seem to be having problems with a weaker signal than they are used to
Just bought one of these yesterday. I really appreciate all of the info and time that was put into this detailed review! I am excited to get out and use this!
The long arms add stability like pontoons on an outrigger. It also makes room for longer props which are quieter because of the subsonic speed. You mentioned that the drone felt especially light. The reduced weight requires less air for lift. Les air makes less noise and Lee's noise.
As being someone not into drones, I thought this video was awesome. I always looked at DJI as one of the top drone makers. This mini 3 makes me wanna purchase one now, And I would also think the insurance is a nice feature for being a first time drone owner.
I just purchased the DJI Mini 3 Pro then I found your video. Great video it made me happy about my purchase. I look forward to many more concerning the Mini 3 Pro. Thanks Danny
Im new to learning about drone technology but the return to location feature is mind-blowing. Just to think that the drone can be out in a certain direction off in the distance a mile away and with the press of a button it ends up returning to the same spot as it left. Amazing technology.
QUESTIONS...Thank you for making drone piloting easier for beginners. I have a Mini 3 Pro and have been practicing for a trip to New Mexico. I have the B4UFLY mobile app and have checked out places where I would like to capture some aerial images. My FIRST question is: Can I rely on the app for accurate information? If it says "Clear for Takeoff", is it really okay to fly there? AND Can I take off and land in an appropriate area but fly over an area that does not allow take offs and landings as long as the drone is in sight?
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Great job. What about compatibility of the new controller with other drones and mini 3 pro compatibility with other high end controllers?
Top mount power button is not good because when it rains, it could kill the drone.
Hi Russ, I agree, range test aren't important but if Tesla says their electric cars will go 500 miles between charges
we want proof. If DJI says mini 3 will go 10 miles we want proof. A youtuber named Fly Zone has listed you as an influencer not willing to test its range out. Please use a spotter and do a range test for us..
@@alienpixelgaming3803 Range tests are very illegal as per the FAA in the U.S. Flying a drone beyond where you can see it in the sky is strictly forbidden. Do I fly beyond? Of course, everyone does, but putting it on TH-cam is asking for an immediate email from the FAA and a possible fine. I'm not willing to put my business at risk to appease others. A spotter is not legal either. The verbiage explicitly states that the spotter MUST be in immediate proximity of the pilot in command. There's no getting around it. Other TH-camrs will do a true range test, I guarantee it. Dustin Dunhill does one with every drone in Hawaii. Watch his channel if you want to see a real range test. The FAA has ignored range tests up to this point, but I don't plan to be the first one to post evidence online.
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Dude, I'm a tech guy and deal with many different technologies. This video is one of the best tech reviews of any product I've ever seen. Thank you.
Appreciate that!
I agree. Excellent presentation.
Ditto!
I agree!!
Subscribed and looking forward to additional content on the product.
Real Pilot here. Just stepping into Drone Flying and considering the DJI Mini 3 Pro as an entre' into this new world of flight. Thanks, excellent video. No attitude or presentation BS, just good honest info. Exactly what i was looking for. Have subscribed and look forward to checking our Mini 3 Pro specific videos.
As a real pilot, you'll probably feel quite "underwhelmed" because of just how easy it is to control these modern drones. The tech made it as easy as in a video game, I'm definitely not complaining but don't expect to need any critical skills on the joysticks ;)
Watched a ton of Mini 3 Pro videos today, but wanted to say that your video breakdown was the best of the bunch between the personalized sections, unique tips, and great detail. Being a cinematographer with a love for drone work on the side, the technical focus was greatly appreciated.
I’ve been on the fence for years and never pulled the trigger, purchased my first drone today. I’m now going to be a proud owner of a DJI Mini 3 Pro.
6:47 Actually, overheating is to be expected when the drone is not flying. The cooling system is relying on the propellers to be spinning in order to get the proper cooling it requires. Regarding shooting in 4K60 on a hot day, I flew continuously and recorded everything until all my 3 batteries were empty and there have been no overheating warnings or anything, so I'm guessing it's fine.
Thanks for taking the time and making this video!
You put in some serious serious work into this video, Russ! Super well done and congrats! 🤛🏼
Appreciate that Mike! So happy to see you get one!
@@51Drones pp
@@51Drones Find my original comment and check out a response from someone using your same name asking your viewers to send them information pretending is you the one asking for it!...Since this is your channel, I'm telling you, so you can report this impostor...🤦🏾♂️🤞🏾
Prop arms are to accommodate the larger props, and to keep the props out of the camera view when the camera is looking up 60 degrees. The larger props allow for a lower RPM to hover, which makes it quieter, and more efficient. My old 2015 Yuneec Typhoon had huge 11" props, also one of the quietest drones I've flown because of the slower prop speed.
That makes a ton of sense, thanks.
I didn't expect how massive these upgrades on the Mini 3 would be! I'm so close to upgrading
I bit the bullet. I just got the Mini 2 literally 3 days ago for my birthday and then the 3 comes out 🤦♂️. I'm now going to return it back to Costco and order the 3 online. For now though I'm going to practice on the 2 since I have 90 days to return it 😅
@@Voltis-5 have fun😀
Yep. Agreed. I’m in. Mini 1 out
I had ZERO interest in this thing in the weeks leading up to yesterday. Then I saw it. Incredible! Order placed.
I am gonna sell my mini 2 for this mini3
Just got mine from amazon with the nicer controller. My first ever "real" drone.. I'm used to buying the 100$ drones that automatically fly into a wall and shatter like glass. I feel like a pro with this drone.. so from a starters perspective, this is a good choice. I did turn the side to side motion off and object avoidance on. Its a very windy day and the drone was able to stay quite still. Each battery lasted me about 25 minutes for the drone. Neighborhood cats do not approve. Looking forward to flying it again tomorrow, just wish I had more batteries.
Top 51 lists are a new level of commitment I’ve never seen, let alone legit ones not made of trash text to speech etc
I have the Mavic 2 Pro and been wanting a small drone for some things.
I'm loving what I'm hearing about this thing.
It really seems like such a capable drone in a small package.
Ah same here ☺️but I'm concern about the windy condition😭
Well, I had already purchased the mini 3 before I watched your video. And it is very informative. Been flying for just under a month and I discovered the drone does not see white and was playing around a garage door with obstacle avoidance the drone would have crashed if I did not stop it. And I thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.
Definitely the most comprehensive video so far. Granted the event was half an hour ago, but i appreciate so much detailed information so quickly. Thank you!
lol they had the information before the event. (& the product).
@@randomphil8666 true. But so did many other outlets. I just found this video in particular to be more detailed and with more testing than the others
@DmProductions has the best and most comprehensive videos to date for the last week for the #Djimini3pro . The only channel for the last week able to post videos while all the big influencers released their videos today.
This is the guy that’s on it, brilliant how you take it on and push the info out so quickly.
Well done that man!
Thanks for the video info on this drone.. You sold me on the mini 3 pro. As a beginner photographer and drone flyer I'm looking very much forward to the next few months. I'm studying now for my 107 hope to be flying by the end of March 23 and taking fantastic videos
I'm late to the game on this one I know. The only thing I can see that I don't like is not being able to broadcast footage from the drone to the transmitter without having to have 2 SD cards. I understand the logic behind it but at the same time it's slightly inconvenient. Still gonna buy one though!
Russ you hit it out the park with this review…you covered and answered lot of people’s questions in one video. Thanks
That was the goal. Thanks!
He always does it - live by the name.
What a brilliant review! With the authorities always tightening regulations on safety, this is also a serious professional tool if flying in conjested areas. As a commercial pilot, your review has convinced me that I need one. Many thanks!
Very detailed and informative review Russ. Really appreciate the time and dedication you bring to the drone community. Been watching since my first drone and will continue to be a supporter of your work and channel.
stilted speech ^
I have been away from drones for a while, actually quite a while. I was blown away with all the features and then I noticed that this video was two years old! Oh my….
I’m a trucker who wants to catch some of the surrounding areas I drive so thanks for putting this out
Thanks! Incredibly valuable, enjoyable to watch, and excellent production values. You are a real credit to the community.
In a way, sideways obstacle tracking would be more useful than forwards. It’s easiest to avoid things going forwards as you can see them, and the most effect drone shots are usually sideways, backwards or upwards movements.
Not when the drone is tracking you as you are, say, biking. It needs front obstacle sensors to know when to swerve around trees. Hell, that's the only reason I even want a drone with obstacle sensors.
Trying to decide on the 2 or 3 for my first drone. Mainly going to use it to spot openings and go over hunting ground. I'm sure I'll use for more stuff as I get used to flying a drone
Brand new to drone here. Just saw this video.
What dis you decide to go with and do you like it? Pros- Cons?
Same here and there's a significant price difference here in Canada, $1000 for the 3 and $599 for the 2
Just bought my M3P 2 days ago and I'm super excited. Now, I'm memorizing the entire transcript of your video/review so I can bore my wife and daughter with why my new "boy toy" is so awesome! Thanks for being a legend Russ.😊👍
Thank you for this very complete review…now, I think that I will go with a mini 3 pro as a starter drone…and devote some time to learn how to work it!
And it now records in 10 bit with new firmware. This is the deal-maker for me. Thanks for an excellent review. new sub.
I just saw that! Amazing!
Thanks so much for this presentation. Awesome work, as always. I’ve been flying and photographing/videoing ever since my Phantom 4K Pro which is at least 5 years past now. My own Mini Pro 3 arrived via UPS this very morning. I’m just stunned at how small it is, and how light. My wife (who also flies) and I decided to order this little drone as soon as it was announced because the specs looked so impressive. DJI has always pretty much told the truth about their products, so we took a chance on it before seeing anyones reviews. Looks like we made the right choice. And we’re getting some help right out of the gate from this video. Thanks again, Russ. You always come through with “the good stuff” in your videos.
I would absolutely love a quickshot mode like rotate around an object where it will rotate a little longer. It would be nice to be able to edit rotations around objects into endless loops without it speeding up and slowing down at the loop point. In other words; it would be nice if you could create a loop point where the speed is constant.
yes the speeding up and slowing down kind of ruin the shot
You Can use the “poi” (point of view) mode, which makes it rotating around a object until you stop it, and at the speed you decide
I just bought my first drone. It's the DJi mini 3 pro, and i love it. I've flew rc helicopters, but this drone is just awesome. I've noticed over heating when updating and when its plugged in my computer so i got a little usb fan just to blow down the vents at the front. This helps.
I was very impressed with the brightness and clarity of night videos this drone delivers
I personally LOVED going vertical on my Mavic Pro for my photos. It's great to see it back and this may motivate me to get rid of my Mavic 2 Pro amongst other things. I like making photos for my own personal use and to share with my community as a hobbyist. I've never been interested in going commercial, I honestly fly just to reset from life. Strongly considering this drone...
Guess I'm too old, i HATE vertical, usually just pass on any video shot like that. You've got all these lovely pixels, why throw them away on bars?
Thanks for this very detailed video
I fly mine all the time in hotter than 90degree days, I have no problem at all using a 256 Gig memory card. I even fly the drone after the sun goes down getting pretty videos, I just love it!!! I did not get my commercial license yet so I have not been posting my videos yet...
Very informative, thanks for going the extra mile to “show” everything rather than simply explain
Russ, great video as usual! I was a bit surprised to see that only the "DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC)" for $909 will begin shipping at the end of May 2022. The two other less expensive offerings "DJI Mini 3 Pro" for $759 and the "DJI Mini 3 Pro (No RC)" for $669 won't start shipping until August 2022. The lower banner on the DJI page shows this "DJI Mini 3 Pro (No RC) will be available starting in August of 2022."
The only way to get a DJI Mini 3 Pro before the late part of summer in North America is to buy one with the DJI RC controller. A bit disappointing.
I’m willing to bet even the RC bundles will sell out quickly..
Very disappointing. I did not know this until today.
Russ, you are the go to guy for honest reviews. You continuously provide well thought out content. Thanks for the hard work and incredible amounts of information. I don't feel I can make really informed choices without watching your content first. Keep up the great work!
Great video BTW. I item I would like to see is the ability to record /save flight patterns and fly them over and over by just picking a past flight from a saved list. That way it would be easy for us to fly a certain pattern over and over. I know this can happen with 3rd party, but we should easily be able to do that via the logs that are kept for each flight.
Woof! Studied up on this one and ordered it this morning. The Fly More kit too. .. then found your video, lol. This old vet thanks you for your hard work and the peace of mind I have now. $1400 bucks (Washington Tax Theft $130) is a stretch, but starting cheap and constantly upgrading would certainly cost far more by the time one arrives at this much quality. Do it right the first time. Go big or go home. Kudos Russ! Seems I have to wait nearly a month....... ouch.
I flew a drone for the first time last week and before I did that, I searched for videos to get a little bit familiar with it before hand. Your channel and approach are the best I've seen so far. Congrats and thanks. Cheers
My first thought regarding set filming moves was that it would be great if the programmable buttons could record several moves - like a macro in excel. So press record, do the moves, then repress the button to store a fixed flying combination, Alternatively it would be great if the software was opensource so developers could add functionality. It looks like a great drone and I have pre-ordered. Thanks for the video
Great, thorough review. One question, what megapixel size are the RAW files when you choose JPEG + RAW? Curious if the 48MP RAW option is what DJI is saying. Thanks!
Thank you, Russ for the great and informative video. I live in ND too and have had very few opportunities to take my Mini 2 out because of the weather conditions lately. That is just a testament to how amazing the Mini 3 is, to be able to keep the image so steady in the wind conditions during our blizzards. Thank you again, and I am looking forward to more of your reviews.
I have used a mini 2 for the last year. I love it. Even though I almost got arrested at San Marco Piazza in Venice. I just got 2 (crashed) mini 3 drones at auction. One is a Pro with video controller. Fantastic. Both fly. Both record, but both have stuck gimbals. I will be ordering gimbal rubbers for the mini 3 Pro. The other I don't know the issue. Thanks for your video.
Agreeing with several commenters here, this is among the best overall “reviews” of any product I’ve ever seen! I owned (and lost) a Mavic in 2015,…it’s now finally time to do this again and I believe you’ve convinced me that this little guy is the way to go…Thank you!
I'll disagree with needing lateral sensors instead of rear sensors. Both times I've crashed my Mavic Pro is when I was flying backward. I'm looking forward to this drone being available in a few months.
Are you predicting a Sony style failure?
@@S3dINS I don't understand what you are trying to say.
As usual, one of the best new reviews of the Mini 3 Pro. Just a couple of questions. Does the spherical panorama shot take advantage of the much larger vertical range of the gimbal? And is it possible to output video to an external HDMI monitor via the second USBc port on the new Smart Controller. Looking forward to more of your great videos on the Mini 3
Related to that what is the number of pixels or size of the dJI generated sherical panorama. The mini 2 really gives a very low resolution DJI generated panorama.
A USB c to hdmi cable does not work. Dji didn't implement that even though it might seem logical
Excellent presentation Thank You Russ!
One of the thing DJI could improve and make their interface even more convenient and fun to work with would be to enhance their programming features for waypoints. Adding 3 key elements: GPS coordinates, point recording while flying and allowing to setup fly altitude lower than 2m.
Ideally, this could be done on the remote and on a computer through the personal DJI account.
I am struggling with few requests asking to fly with different constraints and such feature would help tremendously if available.
If/when DJI releases an SDK there is the possibility for third party apps to do this: "Litchi" is one that has some of what you're asking for on other DJI platforms, but the dev is waiting for DJI to release an SDK
"Litchi is compatible with: Mini 2, Mini SE, Air 2S(*), Mavic Mini 1, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 (Zoom/Pro), Mavic (Air/Pro), Phantom 4 (Standard/Advanced/Pro/ProV2), Phantom 3 (Standard/4K/Advanced/Professional), Inspire 1 (X3/Z3/Pro/RAW), Inspire 2 and Spark."
"Litchi is *NOT* compatible with Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 as DJI has not released a developer SDK for these drone models yet"
@@Zerububble thank you for the advice. Problem with stepping out of "official" apps is that .....your are stepping out of standards.....not sure if one problem solved would then create 10 others.
As a pro photographer I've never really considered a drone ... but you've whetted my appetite! Good stuff - thanks
would love to text you but that’s not a format I understand!
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I bought this as a gift for my brother. I’m so excited for him to use it! 😁
Thank you for your diligence on this, Russ! You really paid attention to detail and passed it along effectively.
It looks like the Mini 3 Pro handled flying in the snow just fine, despite its apparent lack of an IP rating. No moisture problems afterwards?
Russ, you're always my first stop relating to all things drone, and no exception here with the release of the Mini3P. I'm looking to upgrade from my Mavic 3 Pro for travelling convenience and it sounds from your vlog that it's time now to "pull the trigger." Thanks for all the time you take to provide me the info I need to make an informed decision. Really, thanks very much.
Hello, Great overview video! One Question: does drone currently allow upload of flight plans, or does it have good advanced features to automate grid flights for use in creating orthomosaic maps, images, and 3D models?
Good video. Subscribed to learn more about the Mini 3 Pro.
73 yrs old and very brand-new to the drone world. Was a military and civilian helicopter pilot, and this is as close to flying again that I can afford. The more videos watched, the more it seems it's learning how to be a 'PHOTOGRAPHER-while-flying'. Look forward to watching more videos about the MINI 3 PRO. Thank you.
DJI should try a helix quick shot that ends with the camera to lose focus on the subject and do a background reveal.
Thank you for your video, very comprehensive. I'm considering this drone for the fact that it's sub 250 grams and yet still has some amazing qualities (considering its size, of course). That said, I'm a bit confused about the geozone. I'm in Canada, and the bottom line here is that a micro drone is "allowed" to fly pretty much anywhere, but for emergencies (forest fire zones etc.), and still not allowed to fly in close proximity to a military base. Barring those few restrictions, you "can" (whether you "should" or not is really THE question!) legally fly almost anywhere. So, why does DJI enforce geozones on a drone that really doesn't have any issues with legal flight? I realize you aren't DJI and may not know the answer, but I'd appreciate your thoughts on this regardless. It makes no sense to me. It defeats the purpose (in my mind) of having a sub 250 gr drone.
The 3DR Solo drone had a quick shot called Zipline. If I remember correctly, you could set the zip line vertical, horizontal, all varying degrees of angles, and vary the speed at which the drone ran along the line, and it would keep the subject in frame, even if it was moving. Would like to see DJI add something like that.
Tapfly.
I remember that quick shot.
Great stuff thanks. Yes mine switched off a couple of times at home while I adjusted etc. I now sit it on my laptop cooling pad while investigating settings.
I bought a cheap video drone several years back and I was very limited on my selection. I don't own a cell phone of any kind and almost all drones required one for the controller. So, I purchased the best one with a built in screen on the controller. Now I see that there's a wider variety of controllers with built in screens. So, I'm considering buying one again after seeing this. Thanks!
I realise that this video is about 1 year old, as a Professional Wildlife photographer living in England (Mainly stills but some video) I have just purchased my first DJI Mini 3 Pro and your video was not only informative but also a very good watch. I will only be using the drone to highlight habitats for wildlife here in the UK but I still found your video extremely interesting, who knows, I may even take up drone flying as a hobby. Thanks again, and stay well. Regards from across the pond :-)
Enjoyed your presentation. Mini pro 4 vid similar to this planned? Bravo
Good video, I just bought this drone with the RC controller I think it was 960 bucks ,you can't beat that price , interesting I never thought of the bigger battery making it more stable, you're right calling in a Powerhouse I think I have to agree with what I see, thanks for the video and I just subscribed
When the propellers are closer together the thrust can overlap creating a washout effect that reduces propulsion
Great info, waiting for mine to come in..............do have a clarification question or more like an "am I correct" query............when I get my Mini 3 Pro I should: 1) register it , 2) I can fly with RID off when using the standard battery (registered or not) and, 3) when flying with the extended battery (the Plus one, I am getting one with the Store Day sale free with the Fly More Kit) I need to have RID on? As for a new feature...........would love for DJI to add Waypoint missions like those available through Litchi, not just hyperlapse waypoints. Hopefully, Litchi will add the Mini 3 Pro to their supported aircraft now that DJI released the SDK for it.
Hey Russ! Just getting around to watch this video. You mentioned the Quick Shots/ Master Shots are getting old. I agree. I have a suggestion. How about a “Fly By” or “Buzzing “? You set the distance away from the path. You set the distance of the start/end points . You also set the speed. The drone is focused (tracked) on you while flying towards you. As soon as the drone passes you, it rotates and focuses (tracked) on you as it flys away from you. Wouldn’t that be cool. Just like Maverick.
U could of been a teacher, very well spoken, easy going, but informative! Thank u for the video. Keep em coming
As a retired Dutch man I follow your TH-cam channel for quite some time now and enjoy it very much although I don‘t have a drone myself. 👍
DJI refresh is over the top best in the world.... also, their repair services are equally the best. 2023 repaired my Mavic Platinum for $75.
Just saw a mini 3 pro at a police conference in Cherokee, NC this week. Very responsive and quiet during the demo! Thank you for your 51 Drone site!!!
After doing some research on drones for the past few weeks and joining several groups, asking questions on drones for beginners, a few people said the dji mini 2 would be a good starter drone given my budget I mentioned in the messages, one person piped in saying if I could stretch my budget a bit he recommended the dji mini 3 pro and a couple of others piped in with the same. I just ordered the mini 3 today and it will arrive on Wednesday. I've taken the TRUST test and have certificate, I'm considering testing for the part 107 and know it's going to take some time to study up for that. This was a very informative video, thank you for putting all this information together.
I'm buying one, it will be my first drone. I'm in the Construction business and too old to crawl on roofs of two story homes. I appreciate your input for sure.
6:39 yes it gets hot when not used/fly and when you do software upgrade it gets very hot as the speed of the data transfer is very fast. Once you start fly it cools down quickly.
I bought one. It's my second drone. My first was a dji phantom 3. They are both amazing. I gave my phantom 3 to a friend of mine a couple years ago so it's kind of hard to compare the two. I bought the mini pro 3 because it was the least expensive model that best buy had in stock. The feature I like most is the display screen is part of the controller so you don't have to use your phone. It's also one less thing that you have to recharge. And the controllers battery lasts so long that you really only have to worry about charging the drone. I like to hot glue a stick to mine and fly around the neighborhood playing Ding, dong, ditch. I assume that everyone knows what that is but if you don't it's simply ringing people's door bell then running away. .
Thank you this was really clear and helpful!
Thank you for this video. I crash the drone in a lake while on sport mode and the people on the boat said it look like it just did a nose dive!! I thought I just screwed up (I’m sure I did) BUT now seeing this video I don’t feel so bad that I crashed it and lost it in a lake. I have a new one and love it. thank you for the video!
I always put a mini fan in front of my mini 3 when I'm updating. Never had any over heating problems 😉
Had my first flight today on a mini 2. I’m hooked. I should have just bought one years ago when the mavic mini came out.
I'm a new subscriber but I wanted to say a few things. I've never flown a drone before BUT, I've shot semi-pro photography for years. I've won money and several awards for my work. About 3 years ago, I began to look closely at drones because I wanted to take my work to a whole new level. Over this time, I've found several drones that caught my eye but none that impressed me enough to spend money on them until the Nano+ came out. But then, THIS drone came out and has so far beaten the Nano+ which I have NOT bought yet. But, I am seriously considering buying this mini 3 pro and buying the larger cinematic drone for $14k for a new business that I'm launching in the next 60 days. Thank you for your review of this drone. I've found it quite thorough and I look forward to your future work.
Never owned a drone, but I just watched a beginner video on this model and I'm impressed. He didn't allow comments. Question, is it worth the extra $200 for the video controller? Or will my phone work fine?
I’m in the uk and if you put the bigger battery in,it takes the weight over 150 gm so restricts where you can fly it
The 250 gram thing is a thing of the past in Europe. You will need a license to fly it if it can record video or pictures. In some countries you can just check NOTAM yourself, but others require you to apply and get approved for every flight.
Great job thank you.
As far as quick shots, typically the subject with these is standing still or moving minimally. I'd like to see some quick shots based on GPS anchors, where the drone starts its quick shot from a distance and then comes in to the subject (the GPS anchor first, and then perhaps locks onto a predefined subject that it can "find" again like it did with you as you walked behind the trees) and then pans or circles around the subject or anchor point. I think an "object memory" or "GPS Anchor" quick shot set would be a very powerful feature.
As always you did an excellent job and I know I just saw this video and you did it over a year ago. I've used mine since before you did this and the biggest thing I noticed was that it is sooooooooooo quiet. I have bunches of video's of deer that I was able to get very close without them getting upset at all. I've gotten to within 6 feet because after awhile they got so used to it they weren't afraid. I've gotten very close to entire flocks of wild turkeys and my followers on my Facebook page just love all the wildlife things I've done. Mini 3 Pro is my goto for Pennsylvania wildlife. Thanks for you expertise and the way you get into the products you deal with.
i bought it yesterday, realy amzing product and excellent camera quality
Can we create our own quick shot modes? THAT would be cool - if we could fly the drone and train a shot, save it and have it execute afterwards.
Just received my DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) and looking forward to giving it a go. I have been using the DJI Mini 2 for the last year and it a nice drone. Thanks the time and effort you put into this... It has just confirmed my purchase was a good one.
First of all- thorough, yet easily digestible video. Thank you. But honestly, I most appreciated when you came to the point of the range test and brought up how conducting that would obviously necessitate breaking the LOS regulation. I am by nature, kind of a rule breaker, a yahoo, a “freedom” seeker. But the big takeaway of my actual classroom Part 107 test prep course (the instructor also holds a private pilot license with instrument and multi engine rating) is how to fully appreciate and actualize the proper pilot mindset. Responsibility, humility, excellence. Dropping the ego and following the regulations even though you probably won’t get caught seems to be the biggest hurdle to the recent convergence of healthy drone regulation and embedded electronic nanny tech. So, I respect your attitude and therefore subbed.
The long arms help keep the props from showing up in video while using the "Up View" new to this drone.
this looks like a good solid choice for a first video drone. looks very approachable.
Russ, longer arms allow less turbulence over the body which can change during different flight conditions.
Thank you, I have just purchased this drone and I pick it up at the weekend, I watched a lot of your videos and I am most grateful for them.
Thanks for thoughtful comments and review
It's interesting that you seemed to have a stronger signal in that location, most of the other testers seem to be having problems with a weaker signal than they are used to
Just bought one of these yesterday. I really appreciate all of the info and time that was put into this detailed review! I am excited to get out and use this!
The long arms add stability like pontoons on an outrigger. It also makes room for longer props which are quieter because of the subsonic speed. You mentioned that the drone felt especially light. The reduced weight requires less air for lift. Les air makes less noise and Lee's noise.
As being someone not into drones, I thought this video was awesome. I always looked at DJI as one of the top drone makers. This mini 3 makes me wanna purchase one now, And I would also think the insurance is a nice feature for being a first time drone owner.
I just purchased the DJI Mini 3 Pro then I found your video. Great video it made me happy about my purchase. I look forward to many more concerning the Mini 3 Pro. Thanks Danny
Im new to learning about drone technology but the return to location feature is mind-blowing. Just to think that the drone can be out in a certain direction off in the distance a mile away and with the press of a button it ends up returning to the same spot as it left. Amazing technology.
Sometimes we forget how amazing it is!
@@51Drones I hope im able to get one before the supposed ban is passed. All I need is about 3 weeks and I'll be able to finally buy one.
QUESTIONS...Thank you for making drone piloting easier for beginners. I have a Mini 3 Pro and have been practicing for a trip to New Mexico. I have the B4UFLY mobile app and have checked out places where I would like to capture some aerial images. My FIRST question is: Can I rely on the app for accurate information? If it says "Clear for Takeoff", is it really okay to fly there? AND Can I take off and land in an appropriate area but fly over an area that does not allow take offs and landings as long as the drone is in sight?