Do you know why you're the best? Because you're neutral with how you talk about it, other people give a thumbs down or up, you're just the information. That's what we use TH-cam for, getting the information. Your thumbnails aren't your big face in the camera, with some goofy plaid shirt on, it's such a relief and that's why you're the best.
to be fair for someone who is getting into drones for the first time it is nice to have a comparison on why is it better or worse than others. Just information is only useful for those who know other DJI products before hand. Not saying that this video is bad in any way, I wanted the unboxing experience and I got it but it is definitely not as helpful in terms of info rich as others.
Just a quick comment. Your clear comprehensive instruction tipped me over into the Mini 3 Pro owners group...as my first drone (love the DJI cameras to start). I expect there will be massive binge watching of your experiences with this drone before I take to the skies over Ottawa. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
Unfortunately it is a scam I have reported it. A lot of TH-camrs are being hammered by these types of scams over the last couple months I remove several hundred every week
I always enjoy your unboxing videos, and I'm glad you decided to do one. And I ordered the small configuration as you did. I should receiving mine early next week, according to UPS tracking. Great video, and thanks for sharing.
I just bought mine yesterday…i have a question…do i need another SD card for the controller aside from the SD card for the drone itself?…i saw they inserted 1 on the DJI chnnel..i wasnt aware of that
Mainly only need one in the drone to capture your footage. A memory card in the RC is only really needed if you plan on doing screen recordings of the fly app Like if you’re making tutorials in that for TH-cam or something similar
quick question, my Pro 3 arrives monday. do I need to charge the battery before doing the setup OR can I put the battery in the drone, plug it in, run the setup that way while charging. same thing with the handset. charge the handset while doing the setup? or charge it first. i will be in a hurry to get out and fly. prob wont come til late afternoon.
Hello, I have a question that confuses me. I bought this drone second hand. Even though I reset it to factory settings, the first installation screen did not appear. (Country selection etc.) I ask this because; CE mode is valid in my country, can I switch to FCC mode by selecting another country on that initial setup screen?
Excellent video Shawn just like always... Thank you for making me feel like I was unboxing this drone(of course without all the yelling and screaming lol) but man.. your making cancelling my order very hard to do! Lol. Thx bud.. Mikey
I got mine today and your video will definitely help me out. It’s not my first drone but it’s my first DJI drone. Graduated to where the big boys play.
Thanks for the video.. do we need an SD card in both the controller and the drone? Also the one I put in the drone doesn’t go all the way in (yes I tried both ways) the way it’s sits look alike it could come out.
You only need one in the controller if you plan on doing screen recordings all the content is stored on the memory card in the drone when filming. I’ve never heard of the problem of a memory card not going in have you tried a different memory card, perhaps there’s a defect with the memory card you’re trying to insert. If you still can’t get it could be a defect with the memory card slot of the drone I will then contact DJI
Thanks for this…I just got mine. Q: you started the Mini 3 first, then the controller. I’ve always done the opposite with my drones. Is there a right way? Thanks.
Sold my mavic 2 zoom in Aug 2020, and since them I've been missing the flying experience a bit and now for the past few weeks I've been really tempted to get a new drone. I think I'll grab a mini 3 pro later on this summer, since its below 250g, so I'll be able to bypass some of the regulations. Also the video quality and overall features actually remind me of the mavic 2 zoom quite a bit, so this will probably be a pretty familiar drone for me to fly without any major surprises, even tho the price is a bit crazy for a mini series drone.
Hi Shawn, looking forward to your upcoming videos on this drone for beginners as I have never owned a drone but have the mini 3 pro on order with the RC controller and also the extra pack with 2 batteries, bag, charger etc 👍
@@AirPhotography i just unpacked the mini3 with fly more kit. There also is no plug or something. I am leaving on my holiday this weekend, and how do i charge everything? Yes, i am new to this😉 and i just wonder how to charge everything without a plug. Can i use the plug from my iphone?
@@AirPhotography So far it's pretty good. I find the DJI RC to be quite fantastic compared to my Iphone 12 Pro Max. I only did a few tests, and they were good. I find the focus on the mini 3 to be a bit off especially when taking off. It's alot more quiet than the mini 2. I was also surprised that the LEDs on the legs only work when you're not filming, so I found that out while trying a night flight and the LEDs went out. Range on the DJI RC is about on par with the Mini 2 RC. I'm going to play around with it some more before my final thought on it. I'm still trying to figure out H.264 vs H.265 and normal vs 10bit D-Cinelike. I wasn't aware that Davinci Resolve can't edit 10bit D-Cinelike in H.264 but it can edit 10bit D-Cinelike in H.265, so I found that a bit odd.
Yes you can use any USB charger. However it’s best to use at least 30 W. So older phone chargers that are like 5 W will technically work, but it will take a long time to charge.
Do you want at least a 30 watt charger but you can go higher. I created a beginners guide for this drone as well, which goes into a lot more detail about that it’s on my channel under the Mini 3 playlist.
When you purchase it, you have the option of getting the DJI RC which has a built-in screen or you can get a kit that has the RCN1 which you have to connect a smart phone.
I had a problem as well and I have Fios Best WIFI. I walked the remote over to it and did a retry and it connected. The problem after that is it takes so long for the updates and setting up that the drone will cutoff automatically because of heat. This is a great video, however, I would like to have seen it extend to initial launch. I've spent close to 2 hours with this and I haven't gotten it to fly yet. 🤦🏿♂️. There were more updates than that firmware that applied. I believe there were 3 for me. The one he mentions is the longest so I suggest a cool place. I'm inside. But AC. 😆 I just want to see it fly. I don't have the time today to do anything with it. I just want to see it fly, move the camera and that's it. The lack of instructions eith this is horrible along with no power charger. It maybe cool once it gets going, but right now it isn't because of the issues that have come up delaying what should have been no longer than a 20-30 process from turning it on to flight. Which is another thing. The 007 code to turn it on and again no documentation is not good. It seems dji did a lot of assumption with this. 🤨
Great, and very informative video! I subscribe to you a couple months ago because I knew I would be getting one of these. I just bought the Mavic mini 3 pro, the DJI RC controller, the fly more plus kit and several other accessories to go along with it this morning from Amazon. I have flown RC airplanes and helicopters and we always make it a practice to turn the controller on first and check the controls before powering up the aircraft so the aircraft doesn’t have a sudden power up and injure someone. I see that you do that in reverse. Is that the proper procedure for drones?
You need to be connected to the internet through the controller. If you were using the app on your phone then it would just use your phone's wifi connection. No need to be connected to a laptop for either the RC controller or the phone app.
Great video. I just got the mini 3 Pro for Christmas and am a total rookie at the drone thing. I got the basic controller (no screen) and I assume that I'll have to connect it to my phone first and then do the firmware update? Correct? Is it worth another $309 USD to get the controller with the screen? Thanks!
Can you do a hyperlapese tutorial to get those cool night head light streaks videos and how to edit them to brighten the glow of the streaks without brightening the rest of the video and such like you see all over the internet of drone videos? Please. Also I just got the drone and that is one of the things I want to create.
Thanks for this content. Got this today from Amazon. I didnt get the additional warranty cause the person that I chatted with yesterday said that I will not be covered if anything happens when Im in Canada (Im in California at the moment). I guess ill buy the coverage directly from DJI's website instead.
@@AirPhotography Depends where in Canada you live. I have ordered 3 items from the DJI Store and all 3 took more than 3 weeks "after" clearing customs!
In my opinion yes it is. 700 nit decently bright. It’s nice and convenient, quick deployment of your drone and you don’t have to worry about Shawn compatibility for App update compatibility
Hi : am brand new to drones . Just got one query: how do you charge the battery ??? Lookalike you buy drone package but can’t charge the battery . As there nothing in the box to charge up . Just the cable . Can’t believe you buy the package. But can’t charged the battery !!
Finally! A lot of brilliant features you can enjoy on the Mini 3 Pro. Just love that it can perform like a big drone but it’s much portable and with fewer restrictions. Hope to finally fly it soon and would be great to experience the new DJI RC too.
Hey Shawn, I’m from Canada too… Where can you fly your Mini that you can’t fly your heavier drones? (eg. the Air 2S). What difference does the weight make in terms of where you can and cannot fly?
They are not as heavily regulated. For example you can fly closer to airports. However provincial and national parks are still prohibited as well as military installations
@@AirPhotography Thanks for the response! Hopefully one day the government will allow us to capture earth’s beauty of national parks from an aerial perspective. I’ve never quite understood why that’s not allowed.
Eventually you got it. I have been waiting for this video since the MINI 3 release. I hope that the DJI RC smart controller will be available on e-bay or amazon, because I am going to get the no rc version of mini 3, and use the RC-N1 controller from my MINI 2 when I get those Drones. Liked 👍.
Do you know why you're the best? Because you're neutral with how you talk about it, other people give a thumbs down or up, you're just the information. That's what we use TH-cam for, getting the information. Your thumbnails aren't your big face in the camera, with some goofy plaid shirt on, it's such a relief and that's why you're the best.
to be fair for someone who is getting into drones for the first time it is nice to have a comparison on why is it better or worse than others. Just information is only useful for those who know other DJI products before hand. Not saying that this video is bad in any way, I wanted the unboxing experience and I got it but it is definitely not as helpful in terms of info rich as others.
Nice introduction No foul language which is always a nice touch. Thank You. Look forward to the next vid.
Thank you
@@AirPhotographydoes this drone come with an sd card and phone holder where you can see the camera footage ?
Thanks for showing unboxing. I have DJI Mini 2 and ordered DJI Mini 3 Pro today. I am so excited to see my new drone when my package arrives tomorrow.
You said that theres tons of reviews but yours was the first I found on this!! Great job cant wait for mine.
Excited to get Mini 3 Pro tips and tricks from this channel. Been a very helpful one. Cheers!
Très bon vidéo, bien fait! (well done :) )
You seem to be the first one to receive the mini 3 pro in north America on youtube. Looking forward to your review video.
Just a quick comment. Your clear comprehensive instruction tipped me over into the Mini 3 Pro owners group...as my first drone (love the DJI cameras to start). I expect there will be massive binge watching of your experiences with this drone before I take to the skies over Ottawa. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
Thank you for the unboxing Shawn. Keen to watch your up coming video testing and reviews. Regards 🇦🇺
Been waiting for your Mini 3 Pro unboxing! That new controller really looks fun. Looking forward to see stunning aerial footage!
Finally! Been waiting for your unboxing of DJI Mini 3 Pro!
Nice! Mine and the standard fly more shipped today....will still be a few days....but looking forward to the content
This is the unboxing video I was waiting for!! Great video and happy flights 😃
Thanks for the video Shawn, can't wait to get mine here in the states
Thanks for the video. I like to see your videos more than others because it's simple and explaining is great.
This is actually the first unboxing I saw, I wanted to wait until I got mine, but I love how you explain it yourself
Thanks very much. Did you order one?
Ohhh man, fantastic I can’t wait for my to come 😎🤝🤟🏼
Thank you, for a new drone user this was perfect!!
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it
Thanks so much for the unboxing video. I have the DJI Mini SE and I think this is a great upgrade. I hope everyone has a great day!
Thanks, you too!
Nice - you finally got one. I have been waiting for this!
Hi Shawn… did you send this or is it a scam?
Unfortunately it is a scam I have reported it. A lot of TH-camrs are being hammered by these types of scams over the last couple months I remove several hundred every week
Thank you for sharing this. I’m so glad you got it
Thank you
Received mine today. From Toronto. Really excited
I appreciate the video, and for the record this was my first unboxing one so thank you for that.
I always enjoy your unboxing videos, and I'm glad you decided to do one. And I ordered the small configuration as you did. I should receiving mine early next week, according to UPS tracking. Great video, and thanks for sharing.
Do you think the remote will be available on its own? If it is backwards compatible could we buy one for the mini 2?
Thanks for the video. Informative. Waiting for mine to arrive. Ordered mine like the one you have.
Fantastic can’t wait to see you flying soon
Excellent Video. Glad That You Finally Got It.
Thank you
Great video looking forward to the next 4-5!!!
I just ordered my drone this vid was so helpt
Awesome I’m glad you enjoyed it
I just bought mine yesterday…i have a question…do i need another SD card for the controller aside from the SD card for the drone itself?…i saw they inserted 1 on the DJI chnnel..i wasnt aware of that
Great video!! Just ordered mine!! Question, what’s the difference between having a SD card in the drone or RC? Do you need to have one in both?
Mainly only need one in the drone to capture your footage. A memory card in the RC is only really needed if you plan on doing screen recordings of the fly app Like if you’re making tutorials in that for TH-cam or something similar
@@AirPhotography Thanks for the info!!!
I bought one it's arriving today 😊 this video is really helpful thanks
Man, thank you.
This was helpful although the process is pretty simple and intuitive.
🙏🏽
Congrats!!🎉 looking forward for your tips and tricks for this excellent mini drone.
Great video,thanks for share.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Shawn great video looking forward to seeing your famous range test
I just bought it today. Big help man thanks
Glad I could help
quick question, my Pro 3 arrives monday. do I need to charge the battery before doing the setup OR can I put the battery in the drone, plug it in, run the setup that way while charging. same thing with the handset. charge the handset while doing the setup? or charge it first. i will be in a hurry to get out and fly. prob wont come til late afternoon.
Hallo, could you tell me please, what is the outer size (dimensions) of packaging box? Thank you very much.
Very useful thanks
Hello, I have a question that confuses me. I bought this drone second hand. Even though I reset it to factory settings, the first installation screen did not appear. (Country selection etc.) I ask this because; CE mode is valid in my country, can I switch to FCC mode by selecting another country on that initial setup screen?
Thanks for the video, I have the original mini . Can you get the new controller and use it with the original mini. !
Thanks
Thanks for the video. I'm brand new to drones as this is my 1st drone. Would you recommend a case and does DJI have one for the mini 3?
Excellent video Shawn just like always... Thank you for making me feel like I was unboxing this drone(of course without all the yelling and screaming lol) but man.. your making cancelling my order very hard to do! Lol. Thx bud..
Mikey
I got mine today and your video will definitely help me out. It’s not my first drone but it’s my first DJI drone. Graduated to where the big boys play.
Are you enjoying the drone?
Real reviewers are finally getting the drone
Thanks for the video..
do we need an SD card in both the controller and the drone?
Also the one I put in the drone doesn’t go all the way in (yes I tried both ways) the way it’s sits look alike it could come out.
You only need one in the controller if you plan on doing screen recordings all the content is stored on the memory card in the drone when filming. I’ve never heard of the problem of a memory card not going in have you tried a different memory card, perhaps there’s a defect with the memory card you’re trying to insert. If you still can’t get it could be a defect with the memory card slot of the drone I will then contact DJI
Thanks for this…I just got mine. Q: you started the Mini 3 first, then the controller. I’ve always done the opposite with my drones. Is there a right way? Thanks.
Awesome you got yours mine still shows only label created 😩, hopefully I have it by next week before I head out to Lake Tahoe
much appreciated
Thanks, God Bless You 😊
is the usb c cable usb 2 or usb 3 or what?
I can't wait to see it.
Sold my mavic 2 zoom in Aug 2020, and since them I've been missing the flying experience a bit and now for the past few weeks I've been really tempted to get a new drone.
I think I'll grab a mini 3 pro later on this summer, since its below 250g, so I'll be able to bypass some of the regulations.
Also the video quality and overall features actually remind me of the mavic 2 zoom quite a bit, so this will probably be a pretty familiar drone for me to fly without any major surprises, even tho the price is a bit crazy for a mini series drone.
Thanks again. I'm watching these in reverse order it appears.
🙂
thank god I waited. Now to pre order & go to lakeshore to start flying
Hi Shawn, looking forward to your upcoming videos on this drone for beginners as I have never owned a drone but have the mini 3 pro on order with the RC controller and also the extra pack with 2 batteries, bag, charger etc 👍
Exact same story bro , but I have big plans !! I Hope all your plans and dreams come true 💯
@@cripologyyplayz137 I’m intrigued tell us your plans
@@cripologyyplayz137 okalazp
Bestbuy doesn't get them in stores to July 15th I ordered the pro version can't wait from mini 2 Ontario Canada
Thanks a lot! But what happened with the strap that kept your propellors in place?
Good question I don’t know why they decided not to include one this year. There are some decent third-party ones
@@AirPhotography i just unpacked the mini3 with fly more kit. There also is no plug or something. I am leaving on my holiday this weekend, and how do i charge everything? Yes, i am new to this😉 and i just wonder how to charge everything without a plug. Can i use the plug from my iphone?
Does an SD card go into the controller or the drone, or both?
Glad to see you got your mini 3 finally. Mine arrived yesterday as well.
That’s awesome what do you think so far
@@AirPhotography So far it's pretty good. I find the DJI RC to be quite fantastic compared to my Iphone 12 Pro Max. I only did a few tests, and they were good. I find the focus on the mini 3 to be a bit off especially when taking off. It's alot more quiet than the mini 2. I was also surprised that the LEDs on the legs only work when you're not filming, so I found that out while trying a night flight and the LEDs went out. Range on the DJI RC is about on par with the Mini 2 RC. I'm going to play around with it some more before my final thought on it. I'm still trying to figure out H.264 vs H.265 and normal vs 10bit D-Cinelike. I wasn't aware that Davinci Resolve can't edit 10bit D-Cinelike in H.264 but it can edit 10bit D-Cinelike in H.265, so I found that a bit odd.
Did the sd card come with yours or do you need to buy separately
thank bro for guide 😊
Always welcome
Can I have 1 of them with a dji rc mini 3 pro
Waiting on mine, thanks for the unbox...
Thank you and thanks for watching
I bought the package you reviewed. Not impressed with the lack of a charger. Can I use by cell phone charger for this?
Yes you can use any USB charger. However it’s best to use at least 30 W. So older phone chargers that are like 5 W will technically work, but it will take a long time to charge.
Nice 1 Shawn
Hey, just got mine. When the controller charges does the LED flash fast and takes forever?
I love my Mini 3. Can't wait to get more batteries
I’m planning to buy this for a trip in august. Any chance the mini 4 might be released before that?
Pretty confident we won’t see a 4 until next year
Would have nice to know how ya charged it.. how many watt?
Do you want at least a 30 watt charger but you can go higher. I created a beginners guide for this drone as well, which goes into a lot more detail about that it’s on my channel under the Mini 3 playlist.
Why does my controller not have built in screen?
When you purchase it, you have the option of getting the DJI RC which has a built-in screen or you can get a kit that has the RCN1 which you have to connect a smart phone.
HI dose it require a sim card for GPS and updates ?
Does it come with memory cards or we have to buy it separately? Also can we put 256gb memory card?
Memory cards you do have to purchase separately and yes, it will accept a 256
I am unable to connect this remote to my wifi, apparently there is an "issue" with this, any suggestions?
I had a problem as well and I have Fios Best WIFI.
I walked the remote over to it and did a retry and it connected.
The problem after that is it takes so long for the updates and setting up that the drone will cutoff automatically because of heat.
This is a great video, however, I would like to have seen it extend to initial launch.
I've spent close to 2 hours with this and I haven't gotten it to fly yet. 🤦🏿♂️.
There were more updates than that firmware that applied. I believe there were 3 for me. The one he mentions is the longest so I suggest a cool place. I'm inside. But AC. 😆
I just want to see it fly.
I don't have the time today to do anything with it.
I just want to see it fly, move the camera and that's it.
The lack of instructions eith this is horrible along with no power charger.
It maybe cool once it gets going, but right now it isn't because of the issues that have come up delaying what should have been no longer than a 20-30 process from turning it on to flight.
Which is another thing.
The 007 code to turn it on and again no documentation is not good.
It seems dji did a lot of assumption with this. 🤨
Now there are in south africa and im 8 on october im gonna get one for R456
Great, and very informative video! I subscribe to you a couple months ago because I knew I would be getting one of these. I just bought the Mavic mini 3 pro, the DJI RC controller, the fly more plus kit and several other accessories to go along with it this morning from Amazon.
I have flown RC airplanes and helicopters and we always make it a practice to turn the controller on first and check the controls before powering up the aircraft so the aircraft doesn’t have a sudden power up and injure someone. I see that you do that in reverse. Is that the proper procedure for drones?
Im a totally rookie, but how do you upgrade the frim ware ? Do you have too hook the drone or controller up to a laptop ?
You need to be connected to the internet through the controller. If you were using the app on your phone then it would just use your phone's wifi connection. No need to be connected to a laptop for either the RC controller or the phone app.
Great video. I just got the mini 3 Pro for Christmas and am a total rookie at the drone thing. I got the basic controller (no screen) and I assume that I'll have to connect it to my phone first and then do the firmware update? Correct? Is it worth another $309 USD to get the controller with the screen? Thanks!
Looks like we are all in the same boat ,I went thru Best Buy on the 10th ,waiting,waiting,waiting
I just got the rc n1 because the dji rc isn't as bright as my phone and its low resolution so my photos/video I couldn't display very well
That’s a good choice because from my initial testing the RCN1 has better connection and range
@@AirPhotography did you buy the remote for the review
Can you do a hyperlapese tutorial to get those cool night head light streaks videos and how to edit them to brighten the glow of the streaks without brightening the rest of the video and such like you see all over the internet of drone videos? Please.
Also I just got the drone and that is one of the things I want to create.
That’s a good idea. Maybe I’ll work on something like that.
Thanks for this content. Got this today from Amazon. I didnt get the additional warranty cause the person that I chatted with yesterday said that I will not be covered if anything happens when Im in Canada (Im in California at the moment). I guess ill buy the coverage directly from DJI's website instead.
Yes, if you get the coverage from Dji, it doesn’t matter where you are if you damage it or lose it. You will be covered in any country.
Glad to see that yours arrived Sean. Mine it at DHL in. Vancouver. Perhaps it will arrive before the weekend.
Yeah I assume it would. I find with DHL once it arrives in Canada I usually get delivery the next day
Perfect timing my new memory card just arrived.
@@AirPhotography Depends where in Canada you live. I have ordered 3 items from the DJI Store and all 3 took more than 3 weeks "after" clearing customs!
im going to need a carry case,
Is the new controller screen worth it ?
In my opinion yes it is. 700 nit decently bright. It’s nice and convenient, quick deployment of your drone and you don’t have to worry about Shawn compatibility for App update compatibility
What's the max altitude DJI mini 3 pro can fly ?
I do believe in the settings you can send it to 1600 m but legally it’s 400 ft
Hi : am brand new to drones . Just got one query: how do you charge the battery ??? Lookalike you buy drone package but can’t charge the battery . As there nothing in the box to charge up . Just the cable . Can’t believe you buy the package. But can’t charged the battery !!
As most pieces of technology are today you do not get a charging brick so you have to buy it separately sadly..
Hope it helped
I see USB C chargers that charge for USB C and USB A that are 100 watt. Is there an issue with those to charge the Mini 3?
I use my Mavic three charger which is 65 W works perfectly. He won’t damage the drone it’ll only charge at the fastest speed that it is capable of
Did the SD come with it? Couldn’t tell whether you took it out for the video to put it in or used one of your own that you had?
No you do have to purchase the SD card separately
Nice
Hello，FPV VS MINI3 PRO,which one is good？it is almost same price in china，i want buy my first one..
How did you charge the battery?
It is rechargeable by USB-C however, a charging brick is not provided. You will need to purchase a 30 W charger.
When did you order yours brother?
I'M WAITING ON MY DJI MINI SE,,DO I HAVE TO HAVE A SIM CARD TO FLY MY DJI MINI SE,,,,,,,,,AWESOME DJI MINI PRO 3
Finally! A lot of brilliant features you can enjoy on the Mini 3 Pro. Just love that it can perform like a big drone but it’s much portable and with fewer restrictions. Hope to finally fly it soon and would be great to experience the new DJI RC too.
Hey Shawn, I’m from Canada too… Where can you fly your Mini that you can’t fly your heavier drones? (eg. the Air 2S). What difference does the weight make in terms of where you can and cannot fly?
They are not as heavily regulated. For example you can fly closer to airports. However provincial and national parks are still prohibited as well as military installations
@@AirPhotography Thanks for the response! Hopefully one day the government will allow us to capture earth’s beauty of national parks from an aerial perspective. I’ve never quite understood why that’s not allowed.
Shawn, do you know how long it takes to charge the controller?
Is this a scam?
Amazon won't give me a shipping date 😒 😤
Eventually you got it. I have been waiting for this video since the MINI 3 release. I hope that the DJI RC smart controller will be available on e-bay or amazon, because I am going to get the no rc version of mini 3, and use the RC-N1 controller from my MINI 2 when I get those Drones. Liked 👍.
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