Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Intermediates and Pros 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
- Best Camera Drones for Intermediates or Professionals aren't new to cameras compared:
DJI Mini 3 Pro vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Air 3 vs. Mavic 3 Classic vs. DJI Inspire 2 with X5S
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If you cannot get the best thing do not stress about it, all of the drones I go over are still incredible to be able to get and you will have a huge ceiling before you outgrow it.
Or find one on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. USED DRONES ARE A THING I forgot to mention - I have bought used drones before. Usually you know right away if something is up with it and the app will alert you.
Mavic 3 Pro (2023) - $2300
5.1K Video, 4/3" Sensor, 20mp RAW photos, collision sensors, parking cameras black & white preview thing, 3 cameras.
46m flight time. Get the normal version not the $4000 CINE version if you don't know why you need Prores.
This is the Business Class plane ticket drone, there is no going back after having this. Unbelievable dynamic range. UNREAL stability, default color profile is great, flexible rich data for color grading.
A 3x and a 7x telephoto camera, Great for cool angles and cinematography nerds. In general most of what I film on this drone looks better in the end than what I thought I was getting while shooting. They knocked it out of the park with this drone, no limits honestly.
Mavic 3 Classic - $1600
Not typing all that again, you get the point. Same same but different, no telephoto cameras. Main camera is only priority anyway, everything else is the same. Crapping myself at the price being so cheap now.
Air 3 (2023) - $1100
4K Footage x2, 2x .76" sensors, 12mp RAW photos, 2 cameras, 46m flight
Closer to Mavic 3 size than Mini 3 Pro. Feels like a big step up from Mini 3 Pro despite same sensor size of .76"
Great low-light, better than Air 2S despite less hardware. Sensor is a huge improvement, clearly beats Mini 3 Pro and Air 2S in quality AND has a 3x telephoto (the only one you really need).
Mini 3 Pro (2022) - $750/$900
4K, 12mp RAW photos, Great connection, Vertical Filming, .76 inch sensor, really impressive for the convenience and ease. Makes you forget you have it on you and go fly WAY more often. By far the most fun
Get the $900 one, it is a billion times worth having a dedicated smart remote especially for so little extra.
Autel Evo Lite Plus (2022) - $1100
6K 1" inch sensor, 20 megapixel photos. Flies pretty rigid so stick to front/back and left/right. Actually a nice picture, lovely reds like in all Autels. Oversharpened image but I can live with that. Fun colors to pick from give extra points, could use on a work day no sweat. Doesn't beat DJI but this isn't bad if you HAVE to.
Inspire 2 + X5S camera - $8000+ Used
Shoots 6K RAW Video (literally films in RAW format photos)
5.2K 422 Prores and 4K Proress 4444 if you know what that means. Cinema formats but such a pain to lug around, and the noise is a lot. It's more like a once in a while, Ace in the hole to blow something out the water or shoot Stock Footage and practice cinematography. Interchangeable lenses are really nice too, would still pick Mavic 3 Pro over it at this point.
I edit with Adobe Premiere Pro and the color grading you see me doing is in there as well using the Lumetri Color effect it has, if you use DaVinci good for you I don't care, stop pumping your cult.
I have other videos on making money, go watch those if you need.
If you want the fastest way to get better footage, watch the Cinematography one for some faster advice too.
00:00 Fast comparison
00:53 Drone Standards 2023
02:30 Features
04:10 Best Drone
06:45 Prores
08:11 Mini 3 Pro
08:45 Air 3
09:40 Resolution
09:50 Photography
11:40 Low Light
12:52 SMART REMOTE!!
14:00 Small Indoor Uses
14:42 Dlog Profiles
15:23 Inspire 2 & 3
20:38 Selling Footage
This video will get a ton of views over the next 3 months, and it's well deserved in your case. Alex's courses will get you making money without wasting time. Still making loot from my Mavic 2 Pro.
I second that!!! Not only that, but if you need to reference something, you can find it back in his training
Used to say the mini 2 was the quad to get if you were cheap.... now the mini 3 has kinda taken that over and its much better
I always appreciate the humor you toss in without missing a beat. I appreciate your knowledge on these drones, it has been immensely helpful
Over the past 2 years of my drone experience .
Great informative video. Don’t overthink the specs people. I’ve been shooting on my Mavic 2 pro at $1500 per shoot for years. Network, get your content out there, practice, practice, practice.
My favorite dry humor drone pilot is back!!!!!!!
This guys a boss
Yessir
LOve your take on all things drone related.... but at 9:36 it sounded like you had a fit man!
9:36 are you ok? 😂 This is my favorite video of the week. Thank you. Now considering your course...
@@StrangerThings-cb7km I swear I must've gone back and watched that at least another 10 times and giggled every single time. And now a few more times today 🤣
That was my favorite part of this video. I click the 9:36 mark over & over to cheer me up, lol.
Sounds like he was gagging on something
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9:37 was that a sneeze? Whatever it was, I think it was my favorite part of the video 😂
bro what was that LOL
Almost couldn't believe my ears, had to check the comments 😂
I stopped the video like "wtf just happened" lol. I came straight to the comments
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I don’t care about buying a new drone right now, but I am stoked every time I see a video from you.
Your quick dry humor style is Genius and if you ever expand beyond drone use education, I bet you’d do well.
I get your core business message on this channel should stick to the playbook, but if you’ve ever had an inkling to expand here or add another channel, my good please do.
Defo start a second channel, the idea of this one ever changing from the SUPER high quality drone content makes me sad. 😅
I work at DJI and I endorse this video.
Is mavic 4 gonna release in december?
What's the best drone for mapping and video?
What I like so much about your videos is that you are real and honest. No B/S and I appreciate it!
😂 9:36 Bro what happend. Scooby-Doo invaded your video
Thanks for the video by the way .
LOL!!!! I heard that too!
I recieved my Mavic 3 Pro a few days ago and already very impressed with it. This is the first drone I've had and flown in 6 years. It's amazing how much things have changed.
I just bought the Mavic 3 Pro as my first drone.. and let's' just say, I'm in love with this hobby! I make a living flying an Airbus A321 and this is SO MUCH MORE FUN!
Thank you so much for not using lo-fi music like literally every other video. To the point and well shot/edited.
I always watch your videos no matter what they're about... simply the best drone guy on the planet. Direct, honest, doesn't waste your time and the sense of humor is the best smart ass type in here.
Speaking of, they'll think it's a flying weed whacker? 😂
And the black and white footage dancing in the living room was like one of those paranormal caught on tape moments 😂
You're the best bud.
It absolutely makes my day when you release a new video. :) Thanks Alex, always so much incredible advice.
What happened to you at about 9:35? You sounded like Scooby there for a second 🤣
One of the best and honest review given that doesn't feel sponsored! Please keep going! supra useful
Always appreciate your content.
9:36 We're gonna make remix out of this 😅
You have the best drone content! Keep it up
I love your review/commentary delivery. Keep it up!
Haven't gotten even 3 min in, listening in background and already appreciate the skill on video prod you've done - will give more time as permitted and appreciate your skill! Thanks for not fluffing!
Got my Mavic 3 classic today, absolutely loving it!
Another great video from the best drone guy on TH-cam! No fluff, no BS, and the driest humor lol
Thank U Fam, great work
Best drone advice on yt hands down!
From what I’ve watched so far, I’d have to agree.
Great video! Very informative and enjoyed your humor. Really helped me choose my first drone. Thank you very much.
straight to the point! Thanks!
Good vid dude! Relevant info, quick and to the point!!! Interesting pond 5…I may check that out
Good stuff Alex. Thanks! I’m checking out Pond 5 right now.
as always, such a good vid with a great sense of humour 👍
Just got my first drone. Mini 2, love it
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
great video thx, and i had a good laugh again ^^
Superb information and video.
Great no bs video as always! Great points about the inspire 2 and how it’s more difficult to use/take off. Although I believe the inspire 3 is 40mp for photography? Which is actually a big positive rather than negative
You should have way more subscribers! The most honest to the point you tuber when it comes to drones and I love the dry humour 🤣.
There is so many you tubers saying all of these are absolutely the best so people click their links! Drives me nuts!
Far as I'm concerned in my own opinion the 4/3 on the mavics absolutely incredible and I don't care how many you tubers say the air is amazing, when I have to use my tele as opposed to my main on the mavic pro I can absolutely tell the difference!
Very informative thanks
Great info
Good Stuff!
Did something odd happen to your audio at 9:35 - 9:36? Aww man, you changed your drone sound comparison. lol That was always funny. Thanks for the info on Pond5. I think I'm going to start uploading my footage to it.
i had to rewatch this part 4 times to make sure my adhd didnt somehow devolve into dementia
AEEEEUGHHH
ROFL! Frozen Yogurt vs Ice Cream. I love these little jabs you throw in your videos!
god damn, that pro res anaology was beautiful! great video!
just bought the Air 3 and im new in the drone world. Im just looking up to your video man. Really clear and informative. Keep up the good work! Much love from Malaysia
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Had to play 9:35 back a few times to me sure I wasn't hearing things😂. Thought I was watching g home improvement for a minute. Excellent video
Lmao I died laughing playing it over and over. What even was that lmao
@@tykeboy16 I have no idea but I'm all for it LOL
Appreciate your videos. Just bought my first drone last month, Mini 3 Pro. Studying for part 107 !!
I literally return back to your page ALL THE TIME to see if you uploaded some new drone related videos for us rookies…and FINALLY you did! We’re feigning for content Bald Head Drone Guy…we’re feigning.
Awesome video as usual and love the humour and dispatch of all the information. Question doesn’t the Mavic Pro do portrait mode with the rotating gimbal like the Mini 3 Pro.
I gotta subscribe to this guy.
Like a broken record, I'm just gonna say that a Refurb Mavic 3 classic can be bought cheaper than a new Air 3. Seems silly to buy the Air 3 at all unless you really want that tele 3x, but adjustable aperture seems to be the most important thing.
totally agree, I would go mini 3 pro (or mini 4 pro soon) or mavic, its like why get the middle option? it compromises on both sides and don't think it excels at either.
Agree, that's why I bought mavic 3 classic on eBay almost new . The price was a little bit higher than air 3.
Whew! I am relieved that you will not scoff at my Air 3 ‘cuz it’s perfect for me. 🙂 My journey started with a Minin 2 and a Mini 3 Pro. Great stuff, Alexander, as always.
I’m watching this again for 9:37 😂😂😂
Happy birthday!
Just bought an Air 3 upgrading from an Air 2s can’t wait..
So informative and I love the little bits that just slide in there. “Crap your pants image” was just fantastic.
Yo Alex... love your channel tried to get a hold of yeah for the course....
Just want to say- I got the Mini 3 Pro + RC kit.... and while I never regretted it, I actually sold the RC to reduce the costs because the N1 just worked that much better for me. Does it lose the premium feel?
sure but I have a great smartphone and someone else had a terrible iPhone so it worked out for their mavic 3 set up.
The N1 just feels that good + muscle memory- also a bonus having internet connectivity and better Google maps system vs whatever licensed maps junk that the RC comes with
@9:35 best part of the video
Inspire 3 is next level. Flies better than any other dji drone.
Id love to see your Lightroom hyperlapse process .
Nice
Always amazing. DJI needs to send you an inspire 3.
Outstanding, once again. Now I want a Mavic 3 pro lol
Great humour and straight facts combo- we need more of those audio transitions like at 9.35. Because your humour is so dry I almost think you did this by design.
One thing ill add get the autels if ur most focused on photo and also need to take off anywhere without restrictions or fly to any height you feel like, the djis though fly better and has a nicer color but i keep an autel when i have certain jobs that require freedom and it makes me pretty valuable as im one of the few drone pilots that can get certain shots
“When you need that one lucky sock”. 😂
9:35 That sound killed me. 🙃
Dope video as always, I'm looking into getting the Mavic 3 Pro to upgrade from my Air2 which was my frist drone and still serves me well. 2200 looked daunting but considering that i already make money doing realestate photography as well as random commisions to shoot ariel footage for local music videos makes the price easier to bare as it will pay for itself eventually.
Question Should i wait a bit to find a deal maybe on a fly more combo or just buy it and maybe some ND Filters? I heard the Fly time is fine, and while i have 3 batteries for my Air2 its rare that go though more than 2.
Hi thanks for entertaining and informative videos! Which filter pack ND/cpl do you recommend for Air 3? I want the best.. Thanks!
Your videos are great and you even add humor to them. Which Mavic 3, the answer is YES :D :D :D
Love the video. The quad sensor stuff was spot on too. Tired of these companies *cough* Apple misrepresnting tech babble to consumers.
so much respect for a TH-camr who openly says "skip ahead to X:XX so I don't waste your time"
THIS convinced me to subscribe to your channel, thank you: 9:36
6:23 when flying a drone sometimes you just gotta get jiggy with it
09:35 my fav drone sound
Great video, thx for posting! You forgot to compare the Elephant in the Room, the Air 2S. Many of us still photographers are torn between purchasing the Air 2S with its 1" sensor, or the new Air 3 with its 3/4" sensor. Where do you weigh in on this?
Gotta think you live near me. I'm on the SW side of Piestewa... Great review. Other than a TRUST cert, do you need to have an FAA drone operators cert?
😂😂😂 I laugh so much at that dry humor that you sneak in there and I also get some good information. Nice balance
I'd like to know more about this feature with the Air 3 @ 9:36
You beated me to that 😅
Man, that is a very useful one! I love the way how you don't feel good in the smart shirt though :-)
Have you done any review on DJI Mavic Mini? I was thinking about buying, but ended up buying the mini 3 pro instead; it will be delivered today.
My hubby made me watch one of your videos to justify the cost of one of this toys. I subscribed cus you are hilarious. Win win
So I have the air 2S and I shoot a lot of 9 and 21 shot panorama photos, I usually shoot in raw and JPEG and if it’s not windy, the drone does an OK job at stitching them together, but usually I like to bring them into lightroom, but even still, I have some issues lining the photos up and getting them perfect, or rather lightroom has an issue with it, are there any tricks you use to Make your panoramas look seamless?
Dude at 9:34 you took me by surprise with the speakers...
Ha! Loved how you ended this video 😆
What are your thoughts on the DJI mini 2 SE for a first drone and upgrading to a 3 or 4 later if necessary
Hi Alex - enjoy your style and info density. Just heard Skydio VP instrumental in a federal ban on Chinese made drones - your opinion?
Question: I’m trying to upgrade from my Mavic 1 Pro (yikes, I know). I am totally stuck between the Air 2S or the Mavic 3 Classic. The Mavic obviously has the upper hand in flight time, camera quality, and obstacle avoidance, but to have the option to do autonomous mapping with the Air 2S just feels like it is potentially worth having if I decide to do so. I want to start in real estate photography/videography but can't decide if the slightly decreased camera is worth leaving the possibility to pursue photogrammetry if possible. Please help!
What in the firmware stoops you from taking off in certain places? Does it have a way to turn things like that off? Are you able to turn any cloud connectivity off? So that it only communicates between drone and the RC?
I wish I could get you to review the new potensic atom with the gimbal. I get it that dji is a more professional, so you would see more pro style reviews. But, it seems like everyone that reviews anything other then dji have never used a camera before. I know they are toys, but really they are flying cameras. Every review is like, unbox, fly in a park on a sunny day, and,, that’s it that’s all reviews. That potensic has what seems like a good Sony sensor, and flys pretty good and I don’t see myself paying dji prices to play around taking photos. Anyway, man I appreciate the videos.
would you recommend the air 2s over the mini 3 for camera quality
Which controller to get now? RC 2 or the RC Pro I heard RC 2 is better now, and it has direct video tramission through HDMI as well now.
Which wone u will recommend between mavic 3 classic and air 3?
Hi, is the 1/1.3 sensor on mavic 3 pro quality wise comparable with the newer Air 3 sensor or the less performing Mini 3 pro's ? Thanks
Why your videos are so addictive ?i am watching you first time and man really you did a great job . Sir can you please tell me or make a video comparison between mini 4 pro vs air 3 i am so confused thank you so much😊
Can you get a thermal camera on a dji drone? I’ve never had a drone and wanting to purchase one. Live in a very mountainous/heavily wooded area and a thermal to check on our animals plus shoot some video would be amazing. Thanks for sharing all the info
You say you use Adobe Lightroom to blend two exposures together for your hyperlapse. I'm used to using the raw photos to make a hyperlapse in Lightroom/premiere, but I don't have multiple exposures. Are you using exposure bracketing during a hyperlapse flight? Is that an option?
What's the best drone for mapping and video?
What r ur thoughts on the DJI mini 4 that’s about to come out?
There gonna be a mini 4 review soon?!?! I remember you got the 3 pro early.
OK, here are a couple of thoughts...
You just met someone who regretted getting the RC controller (I have 2 mini 3 pros both with RC controller)...its super frustrating that to unlock waypoints you need either the RC Pro ($1100) or the cheapest worst controller the RC-N1
I picked up an RC-N1 for like $60, and now I can fly autonomous missions, which is kind of like a huge feature. In general, I really like the RC controller, but to get every feature you have to have the N1 (youtube streaming, waypoints, etc). I hate that that is the case, but that is how it is, RC controller has less features than the N1. I got a cheap dedicated android phone just to use with that controller.
Secondly, I think that the increasing regulation means that the M3P really is becoming more and more valuable. I think the Air 3 is slightly better, but I don't think it justifies for me specifically, the increase in weight. If I wanted to get the most useful, I think I would go to the Mavic...because at that point it is going to be like commercial and planned and you have to carry all the equipment, but for just shooting for yourself on the fly, mini 3 pro can't be beat, literally can be put in a pocket. I mean, think about this, in which scenario is someone going to say "you aren't allowed to fly that here". I know the regulations on flying over people, etc are all very complicated, combined with the local and state laws, but in general, the less "intimidating" your drone looks, the less people will even complain in the first place. I've never had someone complain with the mini 3 pro.
Last point, I know you shouldn't make decisions based on things that are going to be released, but at this point the Mini 4 Pro is all but guaranteed based on the "leaks", I would personally wait to see what features it has before getting an Air 3. I am guessing that it is going to be better in some ways, I think we are expecting omnidirectional sensing and maybe the same stacked sensor and night mode... the one thing Air 3 has is the telefoto, so if that is important, I guess get that one.
Great video, love the style.
So much detail. is the 70mm of air 3 same quality of 70mm of mavic 3 pro? they have the same sensor.