DJI - Mini 3
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"there’s essentially no learning curve to it."
"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."
"Super easy to control"
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"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"
"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)"
"I do recommend getting the longer flight battery"
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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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"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"
"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."
"I tell family and friends buy the Mini 3 to start and test the waters if drones are for you and you want more upgrade to the M4P because the Mini 3 is still so great lol."
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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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"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."
"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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"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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"Dji mini 3 its lacks obstacle avoidance"
"The Mini 3 is a fine drone if you don't need obstacle avoidance."
"It also only shoots 4k 30 and no sensors."
405deadhead 1.0Started 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.
68SuperReverb 1.0I got a Mini5 pro just before the end of the year and had no trouble activating it and the object avoidance makes it much less likely to let me do dumb things like hit walls or even my own head like I have… and the DJI Care was a life saver back with my Mini3. DJI is amazing. The US government, not so much,
Afraid-Ad4718 1.0Yeah 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 :) !
Akbik 1.0Damn 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
AL31FN 1.0Get 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
Aleks_07_ 1.0I just got the Mini 3. Now i feel my drone is decades old…
Alive-Weakness4504 1.0Dji mini 3 with option to film in cinema mode
AnyAstronaut5441 1.0So how different will it be to mine? I’m satisfied with my mini 3
ApprehensiveKey8493 1.0ni 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
Arealphotography 1.0Mini 3 fly more combo. Will set you back 600 bucs but you do get a smart controller with it and 3 batteries
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