DJI - Mini 3
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"the Mini 3 is the best value and the bare minimum for this kind of work ... if OP is on a serious shoestring budget Mini 3 is the bare minimum for professional real estate work."
"not as expensive as the 3 pro and you will get 2 extra batteries , carry case charging hub etc. that will be more fun than a 3 pro with only one battery ... You also get it with the RC controller for that price under the mini 3 pro"
"I have personally bought the DJI Mini 3 for €379 and think it's the perfect beginner drone ... with one spare battery and an amazon box you're done for around €500"
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"delivers exceptional video quality. ... a larger sensor, HDR video, and true vertical shooting, which is great for content creation."
"makes great pictures and videos even on the basic settings"
"Image quality is good already, you won't be disappointed unless you do some professional work, but you don't."
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"Super easy to control"
"I've got a Mini 3 and it's great. ... Frankly, DJI is the best real option if you want to use a drone as a camera platform. They are plug-and-play idiot-resistant in a way that nothing else really is."
"i truly recommend mini3 pro for beginners."
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"I have the remote with screen. Is a totally game changer. Worth any penny"
"the screen controller is really convenient since it keeps everything separate from your phone—you don’t have to worry about notifications, overheating, or brightness issues in direct sunlight. ... It also boots up quickly, making it easier to get flying fast."
"Definitely get the monitor in the remote if possible."
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"The flight time is solid, ranging from 28 to 35 minutes depending on what you’re doing. ... The Mini 3, on the other hand, gives you better battery life (up to 38–51 minutes vs. 31 minutes)"
"This drone has the longest flying time of all the minis. ... If you acquire the battery plus you'll be able to reach 40min of flight"
"I do recommend getting the longer flight battery"
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"Good drones, no obstacle avoidance but you get what you pay for from DJI."
"Dji mini 3 its lacks obstacle avoidance"
"The Mini 3 is a fine drone if you don't need obstacle avoidance."
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"I had to return a mini 3 cuz it just wouldn't compare with the mini 4k. ... I put both in the air in high winds the mini 4k did an amazing job compared to the mini 3. ... The mini 3 had a hard ride. Just hard on the gimbal,was not responding to high winds when the mini 4k was responsive."
"The Flip isn't that drone. It will be forgotten very soon. Don't think of a bad idea as a good beginner drone. DJI should discontinue the Flip to avoid the black they are going to get for trying to pass this inferior crap of on the customers. ... Flip is a crap drone. Do not waste your money. ... The Flip is not a upgrade from a NEO. Two completely different drones. Camera Drone not a FPV. Why must we keep comparing these two. ... Flip is a joke on the customers. DJI needs to stop this king of stuff. And for the record. The Flip does not have Lidar. Read the spec before purchase. ... Not even close to a Mini 4P. Plus pour build quality. The gimble is a major flaw. ... Then you would be making a mistake. Mini 3 P smokes the Flip. And the Neo is a completely different drone. No reason to bang on about the Neo. It's a $200 FPV and is a successful product. The Flip isn't going to be. IR front sensor only. Poor Gimble design. No wind resistance........ ... You have no idea. Flip is a pile of dog shit. Mini 3 would run circles around the Flop and could do it backwards. Try that with the Flop."
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"doesn't require non stop login and verification? ... the non stop login issues got really old. ... Switching to Chinese, not recognizing login etc.. ... It was great for about 6 months and then required logging in password resets every time I used it"
"However, one issue I had was that the app would close if someone called me, which can be a big problem mid-flight."
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"mini 2 and mini 3 can't track ... mini 2 has quickshots, not active track. I owned both and both do not have active track."
"But one thing I wanted to point out is the Mini 3 has no active tracking so if you were interested in an autonomous tracking of a vehicle or yourself etc. you won't have that feature."
"I use a Mini 3 however it doesn’t track, so I just use it to film other riders. ... If you want tracking, get a Skydio. DJI isn’t great for autonomous tracking."
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"The "4k" on their cheaper drones is significantly worse than iphone footage. ... I tried grading some Mini 3 "4k" and anything out of ~ IRE 300-600 just instantly broke."
Started with a mini3 then the air3. Both are great. The mini seems more like a toy not being near as solid as it's air3. That's not even getting into the specs.
r/dji • What is the best drone that you have ever owned? ->Yeah i see you all good. You can always go for the mini 3, because it wont dissapoint you! And later on you can always go deeper into the drone world, and maybe try out even some avata 2 :P ! Take care though!! and watch some youtube videos otherwise still :) !
r/dji • What drone should I get? ->Damn alright. Didn't know the mini 4 could fly 45 mins. Currently using the mini 3 and get around 30 mins so 55 would be almost double lol
r/dji • DJI Mini 5 Pro first look ->Get what ever is the cheapest mini series drone you can find. Depends on the time or you local second hand market, this can be mini 1, mini 2, 2SE, or mini 4K. At sub $300, you always get a full size controller, and long range FPV stream and fully gimbaled camera, perfect for practicing your skills. I would say the early version camera isn't the best, and you will notice it. If you really want good video, spring for mini 3 I guess
r/dji • Which DJI drone would you suggest for beginners? ->I just got the Mini 3. Now i feel my drone is decades old…
r/dji • Its out! ->Dji mini 3 with option to film in cinema mode
r/dji • Budget Drone recommendation? ->Mini 3 is just fine - and under the weight limit so you can fly almost anywhere. How you fly and capture can make a difference. I've done very decent photogrammetry with a DJI Spark (the old Mini) using both photos and even video by extruding frames. Albeit without the excellent textures you would get by shooting RAW images, but more than good enough for my Unreal projects.
r/photogrammetry • Any drone suggestions for entry level photogrametry ->I'm a videographer as well. One of the problems with DJI drones is that they typically shoot in delivery formats like H.264/5. From what I'm finding, you have to get into something like a Mavic Pro/Cine (not classic) or an Inspire in order to shoot in a recording format (pro-res, log, raw.) The "4k" on their cheaper drones is significantly worse than iphone footage. I tried grading some Mini 3 "4k" and anything out of \~ IRE 300-600 just instantly broke. Both of these drones "can" be found used for around $2,000 or so. Just beware that any drone shipped in from out of country will sit in customs for several weeks and may not even be delivered at all. It's best to buy used from the U.S. or to find a retailer inside the U.S. with stock on shelves.
r/drones • Drone Buying Advice Megathread and NEW Wiki Buying Guide ->So how different will it be to mine? I’m satisfied with my mini 3
r/dji • DJI Mini 5 Pro first look ->ni 3 refurbished is the way to go or if you put in more time you can find a mini 3 pro bundle on Facebook market i even saw an air2s bundle with alot of extras for 500 and sometimes even mini 4 pros are there for that price range but all those will most likely take you more time to find, or not if you get lucky
r/dji • Budget Drone recommendation? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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