Mini 3 Pro

Absolutely, I have a Mini 3 Pro and my pictures and videos are poorly framed bilge. I'll probably buy a Mini 5 Pro, but my output will remain as amateur bullshit 😆 I just like gadgets, especially flying ones.

I bought the mini 3 pro, no regrets. Been flying it for 3 years now and it’s still just fantastic in 4K 60 fps. I think the Pro version gives you the right amount of features for safety and awareness in flight.

I flew my first Mini 3 pro into the lake. I believe it’s still worth it to get the mini 4 pro.

Mirror calm surface, super clear water, the sensors looking down looked right past the surface.

Without the sensors “seeing” the surface, the warning height information at the bottom of the screen is not shown, and the surface is disorienting to look at also.

100% my fault, and an expensive lesson learned.

I started with the mini 3 pro, and still fly it. It’s been just great! Mini 4 pro might be the only option anymore, but the design is the same. I bought a total of 6 of the regular batteries which has been great also. Just get the 3 at a time charger from DJI, it saves tons of time.

If you want collision-avoidance sensors the Mini4 Pro or Mini3 Pro are best in the sub-250g realm. Otherwise the Mini4k is a great value. Before 2025 tariffs went into effect, they could be found at around $250. I paid $430 for my Mini2 4 years ago. Essentially the same drone. I love my Mini2 (not the SE). I have taken it to Europe and UK 3 times now.

Since the Mini 3 Pro. Just hoping for proper D-Log. Until then using HLG on most DJI cameras since it can also be color managed properly.

I expect it to trickle down to the Air series first. Reason why I prefer the Mini Pro series: I can fly it basically everywhere.

I already have the 1-inch sensor on my Air 2S, but I end up using the Mini 3 Pro more — it’s discreet and attracts less Karens than the louder Air 2S. The upgraded sensor alone sells me.

If you want accurate maps, you need the Mavic 3 enterprise with it's mechanical shutter. For basic mapping for fun, you can go as low as a Mini 3 pro, but the rolling shutter will reduce accuracy and resolution. I work with the Mavic 3 Enterprise with RTK at work, and does incredibly accurate and detailed maps, but really no better than my old personal Phantom 4 Pro I have at home. With RTK and GCP's you can get accuracy within a cm or two. I'm trying trying to get our non-profit to get a Matrice 350 RTK with all the goodies to increase functionality as the Mavic 3E is great for maps, but not much else.

If you find a mini 2 to start with it's a nice drone, I started with it and now I've moved on to the mini 3 pro.

If I was in your shoes I’d agree I got the mini 3 pro I think it be worth it for me . But if only upgrade if I sell mine and then use that money towards the upgrade

I’ve got a pretty much brand new mini 3 pro and Avata2 that I just dont use. Might as well sell. If interested let me know

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