I love this drone I bought one last month and this drone very capable of shooting high res and good quality video. I had one video that went viral because of its amazing shot. I was just practicing flying at night and there was some local event in our city and took shot of it and the video was sooo clear and people from our city loved it and it reached 600k views in my FB.
I have the mini 3 and the mini 4 pro.. the only thing I really like about the 4 pro is the new 04 transmission system. Other than that I don’t even use the obstacle avoidance or the other camera functions much. Ohh the 4 pro is better at night imo but other than that there’s honestly not much difference. Bang for the buck is nice on the mini 3.. I do like the new RC2 remote tho. Wish it would bind to the mini 3
@@chainbenwa2713 Hello. Thank you for the insight on the two drones - that is awesome that you have both. I feel the same way about obstacle avoidance - not that useful for me. Thanks for the comment!
@hogangwapa Same... I just bought a Mini 3 and I shot some videos of the local church near my house. Then I used DaVinci Resolve to create a short movie and posted on our town FB page,it was my first work but it was a success.
For Others, this drone is for beginners but for me considering that it doesn't have any obstacle avoidance sensor it simply means that you're on your own flying with cautious with this drone. Been using this drone for less than a year and it gave me more confidence in flying. What impresses me more is that it has more battery capacity than M3 pro and M4 pro and it's ability to be stable in high speed winds.
@@rjedbloreciajr.723 I agree! This drone is great and just because there is no obstacle avoidance doesn’t mean it isn’t a good drone. And yes, the battery life is amazing. Thank you for the comment and good luck flying !
I think obstacle avoidance is overstated. People all the time get hung up on thin branches and wires and such. I prefer to plan the flight to stay away from all hazards. There’s nothing more frustrating than having a drone hung up on an obstacle. I have a Mini3 that I got a month ago and thid drone gets moved around a lot with the wind. I bought prop guards because I fly a lot over people, they’ve saved me killing props several times.
If you understand how a camera works, you can get some very high quality cinematic footage with this drone...the light will be your biggest challenge. Obstacle avoidance is a treat but not necessary unless you are just ripping around and using it as a toy.
I got a mini3 in April of 2024 (4+ months ago) and despite the fact that the controller stopped working after 2 weeks ( yes - DJI gave me a new one - no issues) I have been continually astonished at the quality of footage I get. It’s also rock solid stable in conditions I didn’t think were possible. I have videos where the leaves and vegetation are clearly moving in high winds yet it appears that the footage was done on some giant tripod. Continually impressed. A little light in bells and whistles in comparison to other models but it makes it an excellent trainer. Gotta give the Chinese credit for such fine products. A few months after that I got an Avata 2 - same results just the fun has been multiplied exponentially. I will be purchasing either a mini 4 or 5 depending on how the 5 turns out in September.
Thank you for providing your opinion! That's awesome to hear and I couldn't agree more about the mini 3. Continues to impress me every time I use it. I'm glad you're enjoying the Avata 2... I'm very interested in the Avata/Avata 2 and am looking at getting one soon. I've heard many great things about the Mini 4 pro and I bet the Mini 5 will be awesome. Good luck!
My Mini 3 was an upgrade from my Mini 2. I don’t need obstacle avoidance or 120 fps video. Mine came with the screen controller. The only issue I have is the histogram freezes. If I restart the controller sometimes the histogram works, other times it does not. Could this be due to a faulty controller or firmware issue?
Hi, I got my mini 3 a year ago and I’m very happy with it. Nice videos by the way. Would be great if you upload a video explaining how you edit them. 👍🏻
@@javierrico1406 that’s awesome, I’m glad to hear that. And okay thanks for the video idea I will work on that in the future! Thank you for the support!
It is possible if you are near the ground or above an obstacle. The mini 3 has a downwards optical sensor that needs light to work, so it is possible that low light causes the sensor to struggle. However, I have never experienced this and haven't heard many cases of this. Good luck!
For a beginner this video was very informative and well-articulated. He clearly has a excellent command of his subject, and projects a sincere desire to help and honestly inform his followers. Glad I found him.
This is very kind, thank you! That is my main goal here - to educate drone enthusiasts from the perspective of a fellow consumer. Thank you for the comment and let me know if there are any videos you would like to see from me. Best of luck!
I bought mini 3 in January. Never used drone before. Love it so far. Took it to Greece, parks in Texas, Florida beaches, and planning to take it to Portugal next month. Imho listening to youtubers vids about registering drone in Europe is a waste of time.
Is the RCN1 controller compatible with the Mini 3? I have a Mini 2 that has a broken gimbal and if I can use the same controller, I would just buy the Mini 3 and some extra batteries. I have everything else I would need.
The Mini 3 is a great drone, i bought one last year after having the Mini 2, the mini 3 is definitely an upgrade over the mini with better flight characteristics, better camera, longer flight times especially with the plus battery and is quieter than the mini 2 in the air, only negative i found with the mini 3 is that it feels very fragile and toy like compared to the mini 2.
That's interesting, thank you for providing your honest opinion on the mini 3. I've never personally held/used the mini 2, but now I'm curious since you think it feels higher quality than the mini 3.
just look at the sensor, there is still no other entry level DJI Drone with its size so if you wanna take quality shots even if you're a beginner, Mini 3 is the way to go and this drone is here to stay. I think that price will drop even further as we see new drones on the market until out of stock (hope not).
I get about 30 minutes of flight time per battery so 1.5 hours of flight time for 3 batteries. Is that what you’re asking? If not, please restate your question. Best of luck!
That is a tough question and depends on your plans for using the drone. Without knowing your needs, I would say the Mini 3 unless you need obstacle avoidance and tracking capabilities. The Mini 3 is significantly more affordable and is still very capable. Good luck!
I just bought this last Oct 10, Similar price to mini 4k and neo fmc, Mini 4k is just like mini 2, so I bought the mini 3 instead Mini 4 pro is out of the question since I don't have the budget to buy that instead
@@MarkJLarsonOutdoors Thank you for the support ! I appreciate it! I just checked out some of your content and it looks awesome so I look forward to more of your videos as well. Cheers !
I started with Fimi 2022 v2 and I have flown the Fimi Mini 2 many times. In my opinion you should go with the DJI product. Fimi makes decent hardware I rate the hardware a B+. The problem with Fimi is their customer service. My Fimi dropped out of the sky when it was about eight months old. I believe one of the original props failed. Dealing with Fimi was the worst situation involving a product that I had ever had. I would go as far as saying it was fraudulent. You will not find a positive customer service interaction with Fimi unless You are one of the people that test their drones and rate them on TH-cam. It ended up being so bad that my credit card company ended up reversing the charges after 10 months because they agreed Fimi warrenty Fulfillment fraudulent. Now I have three DJI drones I have a maverick 3 classic, an Air 2S and a Mini 3 Pro. Top notch and Professional. I would buy a used DJI drone before I would buy a new Fimi Because I truly believe even if the drone was used DJI would be more helpful In getting a used drone repaired then Fimi would be with a new one
I bought Mini 3 Pro and the Fly more kit in 2023 have never opened the box as yet. I was and still am perplexed as to the new rules for tracking, May just open it now.
Open that box up and use that thing ! Good thing is the batteries don’t get activated until their first charge so that should be fine having sat for a year. Good luck and let me know if you have questions !
Couple of questions for u… 1) what’s the average flight time with this drone? 2)Do they sell a triple Charger for it? This allows 3 batteries to charge simultaneously. I have a triple charger for my DJI phantom for drone, and it allows me to charge three batteries simultaneously. This is great if you have six batteries, because the first three will take about an hour and 15 minutes to charge, while you’re using the other three batteries for flight. This allows me to have little to no downtime between charges. 3) can the remote utilize a tablet instead of a cell phone? With my DJI phantom for, I use a 7 inch tablet, which is great because obviously you have more screen real estate. If this is a possibility utilizing a tablet with the remote, that would seem like a good purchase. I need a small drone to fly indoors, because I film a lot of luxury real estate property in the city of Miami. There are many times I need a small drone to fly indoors, because some of the homes are 6000 Square feet. So I would like to have shots that go from flying from the first floor up to the second floor pass those large staircases. I’m not really concerned about the obstacle avoidance as I am always vigilant of the surroundings. Great video btw!!👍🏾
Thanks for reaching out with your questions! 1) I usually get about 28 minutes of flight time in average. I get about 30 minutes if wind conditions are perfect. 2) there is a triple charger and it comes with the fly more combo. It charges only one battery at a time though. It starts with the lowest charged one, charges it fully, then moves on to the next one. It takes about 4 hours to charge all three. 3) yes, if you use the DJI RC N1 controller. You can use a tablet up to about 7 inches I believe. I use the DJI RC controller with a screen. I completely agree. Obstacle avoidance is nice, but with good planning and staying alert, you don’t need it. Thank you for the support !
Yes There is a DJI version and there's also an aftermarket version that I have with a digital screen and some extra features like a storage mode where it charges the batteries to 40%.
@aryanteli1927 thanks man! And haha yeah I know, this video is meant to help someone make a decision for buying a drone as 2025 approaches. Wanted to get the information out before 2025 came around!
I think you have the right audience, I might be getting a drone later this year around black friday or christmas or next year. The exact one, mini 3 with fly more combo and DJI Rc with screen.. just waiting for a good discount
@@aryanteli1927 if you find one, post the link! I see a full kit combo for about 530 at my local best buy... not sure if I should pull the trigger though.
Definitely the biggest downside is that dji put remote Id on it. I thought if it was sub 250 grams it didn’t need it?… I have it and that is my biggest complaint. If I knew about it ahead of time I would have spent my money elsewhere. Other than that huge downside it’s an excellent little drone.
Specific to TH-cam, I have seen that aerial shots are no longer welcome and just boring and meaningless. I was going to buy one but I feel for what I would use it, it brings no or little value. Other than that, it’s a great solution but not sure if the footage future
I sort of see where you’re coming from, but I disagree! With as many places and things to shoot aerial footage of, I believe oversaturation of this content is impossible. There’s so much creativity that goes into getting the shots that no two shots of the same place would be the same. I think TH-cam could continuously benefit from more aerial content. Thanks for the comment and best of luck!
I too disagree. Im thinking of buying One because i love to watch what other people can do with it, and i want to do the same. Not for others pleasure, but for my own. Sorry for the English, but Im portuguese and its not my native language.
@@2heads142 The DJI Mini SE is a great drone, don’t be discouraged. If I still had one I’d do a review video on it. I actually sold mine to help me buy the Mini 3. I was a huge fan of the SE, just wanted something with 4k capability. But trust me, you can get some good shots with the Mini SE. good luck!
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I love this drone I bought one last month and this drone very capable of shooting high res and good quality video. I had one video that went viral because of its amazing shot. I was just practicing flying at night and there was some local event in our city and took shot of it and the video was sooo clear and people from our city loved it and it reached 600k views in my FB.
@@hogangwapa I’m glad you’re having a good experience with the Mini 3! That’s very cool you ended up with a viral video. Best of luck!
Any chance we can get a link to watch de video?😁
I have the mini 3 and the mini 4 pro.. the only thing I really like about the 4 pro is the new 04 transmission system. Other than that I don’t even use the obstacle avoidance or the other camera functions much. Ohh the 4 pro is better at night imo but other than that there’s honestly not much difference. Bang for the buck is nice on the mini 3.. I do like the new RC2 remote tho. Wish it would bind to the mini 3
@@chainbenwa2713 Hello. Thank you for the insight on the two drones - that is awesome that you have both. I feel the same way about obstacle avoidance - not that useful for me. Thanks for the comment!
@hogangwapa Same... I just bought a Mini 3 and I shot some videos of the local church near my house. Then I used DaVinci Resolve to create a short movie and posted on our town FB page,it was my first work but it was a success.
For Others, this drone is for beginners but for me considering that it doesn't have any obstacle avoidance sensor it simply means that you're on your own flying with cautious with this drone. Been using this drone for less than a year and it gave me more confidence in flying. What impresses me more is that it has more battery capacity than M3 pro and M4 pro and it's ability to be stable in high speed winds.
@@rjedbloreciajr.723 I agree! This drone is great and just because there is no obstacle avoidance doesn’t mean it isn’t a good drone. And yes, the battery life is amazing. Thank you for the comment and good luck flying !
I think obstacle avoidance is overstated. People all the time get hung up on thin branches and wires and such. I prefer to plan the flight to stay away from all hazards. There’s nothing more frustrating than having a drone hung up on an obstacle. I have a Mini3 that I got a month ago and thid drone gets moved around a lot with the wind. I bought prop guards because I fly a lot over people, they’ve saved me killing props several times.
I agree about obstacle avoidance. It's nice to have , but not necessary. Thanks for the comment!
If you understand how a camera works, you can get some very high quality cinematic footage with this drone...the light will be your biggest challenge. Obstacle avoidance is a treat but not necessary unless you are just ripping around and using it as a toy.
@@flightographist I agree! Thanks for the comment!
I love this drone, I have had the mini one two and three. Best buy so far.
@@mikehardin7908 glad to hear it ! Good luck !
I got a mini3 in April of 2024 (4+ months ago) and despite the fact that the controller stopped working after 2 weeks ( yes - DJI gave me a new one - no issues) I have been continually astonished at the quality of footage I get. It’s also rock solid stable in conditions I didn’t think were possible. I have videos where the leaves and vegetation are clearly moving in high winds yet it appears that the footage was done on some giant tripod. Continually impressed. A little light in bells and whistles in comparison to other models but it makes it an excellent trainer. Gotta give the Chinese credit for such fine products. A few months after that I got an Avata 2 - same results just the fun has been multiplied exponentially. I will be purchasing either a mini 4 or 5 depending on how the 5 turns out in September.
Thank you for providing your opinion! That's awesome to hear and I couldn't agree more about the mini 3. Continues to impress me every time I use it. I'm glad you're enjoying the Avata 2... I'm very interested in the Avata/Avata 2 and am looking at getting one soon. I've heard many great things about the Mini 4 pro and I bet the Mini 5 will be awesome. Good luck!
My Mini 3 was an upgrade from my Mini 2. I don’t need obstacle avoidance or 120 fps video. Mine came with the screen controller. The only issue I have is the histogram freezes. If I restart the controller sometimes the histogram works, other times it does not. Could this be due to a faulty controller or firmware issue?
@@247SH thanks for the comment! To me, this seems like a firmware issue so make sure you have the latest versions downloaded. Good luck!
I just buy it a 2 day ago, for me works great, next 2 what I have that was the mavic mini the mini 3 is completely on another level 🎉🎉🎉 I love it.
@@kabodfotovideo that’s awesome to hear. The mini 3 is definitely a great drone. good luck!
@@CM_UAV thanks 😊
@CM_UAV the same day that arrives I when out and did around 20 videos and 100 pictures so these week I have alot to edit
@@kabodfotovideo very cool. Let me know how they turn out!
Hi, I got my mini 3 a year ago and I’m very happy with it. Nice videos by the way. Would be great if you upload a video explaining how you edit them. 👍🏻
@@javierrico1406 that’s awesome, I’m glad to hear that. And okay thanks for the video idea I will work on that in the future! Thank you for the support!
I was able to buy my mini 3 with n1 controller and battery at a Walmart for $300.00 clearance price. I think for a new pilot, it’s a good choice.
That’s an awesome deal on an awesome drone. I think you will be happy when it - great choice. Good luck!
Is it normal at night on very low light mini 3 is unstable while hovering?the gps is good almost 20 satellites.thnks.
It is possible if you are near the ground or above an obstacle. The mini 3 has a downwards optical sensor that needs light to work, so it is possible that low light causes the sensor to struggle. However, I have never experienced this and haven't heard many cases of this. Good luck!
For a beginner this video was very informative and well-articulated. He clearly has a excellent command of his subject, and projects a sincere desire to help and honestly inform his followers. Glad I found him.
This is very kind, thank you! That is my main goal here - to educate drone enthusiasts from the perspective of a fellow consumer. Thank you for the comment and let me know if there are any videos you would like to see from me. Best of luck!
I bought mini 3 in January. Never used drone before. Love it so far. Took it to Greece, parks in Texas, Florida beaches, and planning to take it to Portugal next month. Imho listening to youtubers vids about registering drone in Europe is a waste of time.
That’s awesome, glad you’re enjoying it. Those definitely seem like cool places to fly. Good luck!
Is the RCN1 controller compatible with the Mini 3? I have a Mini 2 that has a broken gimbal and if I can use the same controller, I would just buy the Mini 3 and some extra batteries. I have everything else I would need.
Yes! The DJI RC N1 that is compatible with the mini 2 should also work for the mini 3
Don't forget, if load any video or photos to social media(for making money), you are under part 107 no matter what your drone weighs.
Yes, thank you for the reminder!
The Mini 3 is a great drone, i bought one last year after having the Mini 2, the mini 3 is definitely an upgrade over the mini with better flight characteristics, better camera, longer flight times especially with the plus battery and is quieter than the mini 2 in the air, only negative i found with the mini 3 is that it feels very fragile and toy like compared to the mini 2.
That's interesting, thank you for providing your honest opinion on the mini 3. I've never personally held/used the mini 2, but now I'm curious since you think it feels higher quality than the mini 3.
most likely feels that way since theirs a decent amount more features so they had to shed a lot of weight in other ways
Still a long way til 2025 :)
Video good, drone even better just got mine like 2 weeks ago
@@Cápamaci thank you ! Glad you’re enjoying it!
@@CM_UAV yeah good content fam keep it coming, I’ve subscribed 👊🏼
@@Cápamaci Appreciate the support. Let me know if there’s any specific DJI Mini 3 content you’d like to see
@@CM_UAV appreciate you asking :)
I’m into all drone related content mate
Have a fab weekend ✌🏼
just look at the sensor, there is still no other entry level DJI Drone with its size so if you wanna take quality shots even if you're a beginner, Mini 3 is the way to go and this drone is here to stay. I think that price will drop even further as we see new drones on the market until out of stock (hope not).
@@MauroC74 absolutely, Good points !
how much battery cycle done every 3 batteries??
I get about 30 minutes of flight time per battery so 1.5 hours of flight time for 3 batteries. Is that what you’re asking? If not, please restate your question. Best of luck!
Mini 3 or mini 4? I'm stuck deciding
That is a tough question and depends on your plans for using the drone. Without knowing your needs, I would say the Mini 3 unless you need obstacle avoidance and tracking capabilities. The Mini 3 is significantly more affordable and is still very capable. Good luck!
I just bought this last Oct 10,
Similar price to mini 4k and neo fmc,
Mini 4k is just like mini 2, so I bought the mini 3 instead
Mini 4 pro is out of the question since I don't have the budget to buy that instead
Nice! I hope you are enjoying it. Thanks for the comment!
Great review! I have a Mini 3 and love it for my outdoor channel!! I can't wait to see more of your videos! Thank you for sharing my new friend!
@@MarkJLarsonOutdoors Thank you for the support ! I appreciate it! I just checked out some of your content and it looks awesome so I look forward to more of your videos as well. Cheers !
What do you suggest better please.. DJI Mini 3 or FIMI Mini 3 ?
@@ZzzZzz-gk4bo I personally believe DJI is the right choice but I don’t know enough about FIMI to give you good info about it. Sorry and best of luck!
I started with Fimi 2022 v2 and I have flown the Fimi Mini 2 many times. In my opinion you should go with the DJI product. Fimi makes decent hardware I rate the hardware a B+. The problem with Fimi is their customer service. My Fimi dropped out of the sky when it was about eight months old. I believe one of the original props failed. Dealing with Fimi was the worst situation involving a product that I had ever had. I would go as far as saying it was fraudulent. You will not find a positive customer service interaction with Fimi unless You are one of the people that test their drones and rate them on TH-cam. It ended up being so bad that my credit card company ended up reversing the charges after 10 months because they agreed Fimi warrenty Fulfillment fraudulent. Now I have three DJI drones I have a maverick 3 classic, an Air 2S and a Mini 3 Pro. Top notch and Professional. I would buy a used DJI drone before I would buy a new Fimi Because I truly believe even if the drone was used DJI would be more helpful In getting a used drone repaired then Fimi would be with a new one
@@jamesbarnesii4124 Thank you for the insight on Fimi. Very helpful and good to know!
The Nashville shots are great!
@@bobbullethalf thank you! I appreciate it
recently cost me $340 drone and controller, perfect
Awesome !! Good luck with it
I bought Mini 3 Pro and the Fly more kit in 2023 have never opened the box as yet. I was and still am perplexed as to the new rules for tracking, May just open it now.
Open that box up and use that thing ! Good thing is the batteries don’t get activated until their first charge so that should be fine having sat for a year. Good luck and let me know if you have questions !
Couple of questions for u…
1) what’s the average flight time with this drone?
2)Do they sell a triple Charger for it? This allows 3 batteries to charge simultaneously. I have a triple charger for my DJI phantom for drone, and it allows me to charge three batteries simultaneously. This is great if you have six batteries, because the first three will take about an hour and 15 minutes to charge, while you’re using the other three batteries for flight. This allows me to have little to no downtime between charges.
3) can the remote utilize a tablet instead of a cell phone? With my DJI phantom for, I use a 7 inch tablet, which is great because obviously you have more screen real estate. If this is a possibility utilizing a tablet with the remote, that would seem like a good purchase. I need a small drone to fly indoors, because I film a lot of luxury real estate property in the city of Miami. There are many times I need a small drone to fly indoors, because some of the homes are 6000 Square feet. So I would like to have shots that go from flying from the first floor up to the second floor pass those large staircases.
I’m not really concerned about the obstacle avoidance as I am always vigilant of the surroundings.
Great video btw!!👍🏾
Thanks for reaching out with your questions!
1) I usually get about 28 minutes of flight time in average. I get about 30 minutes if wind conditions are perfect.
2) there is a triple charger and it comes with the fly more combo. It charges only one battery at a time though. It starts with the lowest charged one, charges it fully, then moves on to the next one. It takes about 4 hours to charge all three.
3) yes, if you use the DJI RC N1 controller. You can use a tablet up to about 7 inches I believe. I use the DJI RC controller with a screen.
I completely agree. Obstacle avoidance is nice, but with good planning and staying alert, you don’t need it.
Thank you for the support !
Yes There is a DJI version and there's also an aftermarket version that I have with a digital screen and some extra features like a storage mode where it charges the batteries to 40%.
Still not 2024 but I love the video.
@aryanteli1927 thanks man! And haha yeah I know, this video is meant to help someone make a decision for buying a drone as 2025 approaches. Wanted to get the information out before 2025 came around!
I think you have the right audience, I might be getting a drone later this year around black friday or christmas or next year. The exact one, mini 3 with fly more combo and DJI Rc with screen.. just waiting for a good discount
@@aryanteli1927 sounds like a good plan. Good luck
@@aryanteli1927 if you find one, post the link! I see a full kit combo for about 530 at my local best buy... not sure if I should pull the trigger though.
Definitely the biggest downside is that dji put remote Id on it. I thought if it was sub 250 grams it didn’t need it?… I have it and that is my biggest complaint. If I knew about it ahead of time I would have spent my money elsewhere. Other than that huge downside it’s an excellent little drone.
I do agree - the remote ID is not something I'm a fan of.
Go gators..I was born in Gainesville fl.,and i live in marion/ citrus county
Go Gators !!!
Its a 12 mega pixel stacked camera
Yes, thank you
No it's 48 now with the latest Firmware
Specific to TH-cam, I have seen that aerial shots are no longer welcome and just boring and meaningless. I was going to buy one but I feel for what I would use it, it brings no or little value. Other than that, it’s a great solution but not sure if the footage future
I sort of see where you’re coming from, but I disagree! With as many places and things to shoot aerial footage of, I believe oversaturation of this content is impossible. There’s so much creativity that goes into getting the shots that no two shots of the same place would be the same. I think TH-cam could continuously benefit from more aerial content.
Thanks for the comment and best of luck!
I too disagree. Im thinking of buying One because i love to watch what other people can do with it, and i want to do the same. Not for others pleasure, but for my own.
Sorry for the English, but Im portuguese and its not my native language.
@@xkVicente I think you should get one! Best of luck !
@@CM_UAV money is the ONLY thing stoping me 😉 As soon as i can, ill get One for sure!
@@xkVicente I hear you man! I’d have more drones but money always seems to be the issue for me lol
f..k me i just got a dji mini se
@@2heads142 The DJI Mini SE is a great drone, don’t be discouraged. If I still had one I’d do a review video on it. I actually sold mine to help me buy the Mini 3. I was a huge fan of the SE, just wanted something with 4k capability. But trust me, you can get some good shots with the Mini SE. good luck!