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Mini 3 Pro
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DJI - Mini 3 Pro

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"significantly worse object avoidance than than the Dreame x40 and L40 ... The best feature of the L40/X40/p10 pro ultra is that they have class leading object avoidance so you don't have to pick up your cat's toys or prep your house every time you want to run the robot meaning you can run it on a daily schedule which will keep your house cleaner. ... I run my X40s daily and they never get stuck on cables, cat toys and other random junk that ends up on the floor."


"The X40 is so far ahead in the object avoidance realm that it's not even a contest. ... I have my Dreame X40 running at midnight every day and never have to worry about it getting stuck on something or caught on something because it's object avoidance works so well, even in the dark and on all surfaces. ... It stays clear of cat toys, cords, socks, paper towels and all sorts of random household junk. ... the fact that I can run the Dreame daily will keep my house cleaner."


"The obstacle avoidance is also very good and I only have the pet in house setting on for pet messes and it recognizes my fake dog poop all the time and drive around it."

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"With our 2nd tent we did do a camping trip when it was super windy and the tent held up no problem. ... it's fine once you get it set up and staked down."


"super stable when staked out. ... Was camping once and crazy winds kicked up. Friend in RTT had to close it and other friends smaller tent was blowing flat over. We played cards all afternoon in the Gazelle, no problem."


"I’ve been in it during a very windy thunderstorm and it held up remarkably."

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"The convenience of having a drone weight <250g esp. when travelling overseas is unmatched."


"the mini 4 pro’s size factor makes it such a breeze to take anywhere. ... If I’m traveling and taking a drone with me I grab the mini 4 pro- no brainer…"


"I love my Mini2 (not the SE). I have taken it to Europe and UK 3 times now."

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"the white one is on sale on Amazon for about $350 which is a steal"


"I'm on my second one in 7 years"


"I would say that the investment was more than worthwhile."

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"Now throw in the Atom 2’s advance AI capabilities, Night Mode (looks amazing, recently filmed a rocket launch at 10pm) and creative shooting modes (dolly zoom, slow motion, quick shots, panoramic, etc) it is amazing for the price."


"for now this 3 pro quality is better than any other video footage I take with camcorder, iphone pro max or Gopro."


"I still got amazing, breathtaking pictures. ... Scotland's epic and breathtaking views will look good on any camera."

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"Worse than that, it drains the battery really fast if you are holding position or flying into the wind. ... Even with the + battery, you might get 40 minutes flying with the wind and 11 minutes flying home against the wind meaning you probably won't make it."


"It would shake like crazy at night since the wind could not pass through. ... I ’m talking Dorothy’s house flying away from Kansas type of shaking in the wind."


"let in wind noise which is ruining them for me."

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"Worse than that, it drains the battery really fast if you are holding position or flying into the wind. ... Even with the + battery, you might get 40 minutes flying with the wind and 11 minutes flying home against the wind meaning you probably won't make it."


"I love the Mini 3 Pro but the A3S is ALOT of fun to fly. I enjoy it more especially in windy environments which is fairly often where I live in. Feel more comfortable and confident in these conditions not based on sensors and LiDAR and what not but knowing how much more stable it is in gusts and how quickly it can correct and move not just forward to a targeted flying area but also if I need to correct any drifting or whatever."

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"They told me flat out that they can't get replacement parts, so they didn't even bother having me send my Mini 3 Pro in. That was in June."

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"Just hoping for proper D-Log. Until then using HLG on most DJI cameras since it can also be color managed properly. ... D-Log M is proprietary and flat Rec709, no real log gamma, tiny Bt709 color space."


"Color temp and grading is hard on the Mini 3 as it can only output x265 ... It only outputs compressed mp4 files, which limits the color grading and adjustments you can do to video."


"no D-LogM"

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"Even the Mini 3 Pro, if you could get it connected to goggles won't fly in Manual mode."


"Mini 3 won't connect to goggles either. ... Even the Mini 3 Pro, if you could get it connected to goggles won't fly in Manual mode."

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r/djiMini 4 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro camera size side by side comparison. This is crazy.
4 months ago

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.

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r/djiWhat is the best beginner drone?
9 months ago

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.

r/djiWhat are the best BEGINNER drones for those getting into this passion?
8 months ago

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

r/djiWhat are the best BEGINNER drones for those getting into this passion?
8 months ago

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

r/djiWhat are the best BEGINNER drones for those getting into this passion?
8 months ago

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.

r/djiWhat are the best BEGINNER drones for those getting into this passion?
8 months ago

100% my fault, and an expensive lesson learned.

r/djiWhich DJI drone would you suggest for beginners?
8 months ago

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.

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r/djiBest drone for me?
9 months ago

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.

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r/djiIts out!
4 months ago

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.

r/djiIts out!
4 months ago

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.

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r/djiMini 4 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro camera size side by side comparison. This is crazy.
5 months ago

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.

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r/djiBest affordable beginner DJI?
11 months ago

just bought a mini 3 pro for $560 (USD) in marketplace FB

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r/djiWhat drone should I get?
11 months ago

''nausea and vertigo from VR headsets.'' me to i get heavy sick from PC vr headsets!! but with the Avata I DONT. That was also something i was scarred about, but i tried it and i wont get sick from that headset. I also have a mini 3 pro ! they are great! and camera wise extremly good!! Easy to use to! You just need to watch out when flying sideways (you can crash into things), otherwise its very easy. I would not recommend the NEO. So if you ask me is the mini 3 a good deal? yeah it is! Like i said i got the pro version. But i THINK the pro version comes only with some more sensors (for following, tracking and obstacle avoidance). But you have to check that one out if the camera is the same. The NEO has worse camera though! I got the controller were you need to use the phone. That works great, but if you can i would suggest go with the inscreen build one. Sorry for my bad english though :)!

r/djiIs the mini 4k really worth the price?
12 months ago

No i own now a mini 3 pro, an avata 2 and i did own other ones. But not an flip.

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r/UAVmappingWhat does DJI Phantom 4 PRO reaching end-of-life mean for photogrammtery?
6 months ago

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.

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r/djiBest beginner drone
4 months ago

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.

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r/djiNow that we've all seen actual footage of the Mini 5 Pro's camera, is it really that big of an improvement?
4 months ago

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

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