
DJI MINI DRONE ANDROID
The DJI RC package comes with that brand new controller as well, and if you’re on the fence, you should absolutely go for that one: The DJI RC has a built-in display, and essentially runs an integrated Android phone to operate the DJI Fly app.
DJI MINI DRONE PRO
For a few minor inconveniences, what you get is a drone that doesn’t require a major packing logistics operation to take along with you - and one that captures images and videos of a quality that won’t leave anyone but the most demanding pro users feeling like they should’ve brought along a beefier machine.Ī note here on the controller options - the Mini 3 Pro comes with the RC-N1 controller by default (though there’s a controller-less option as well to save a few bucks if you already have one), which is a great controller in its own right, but which requires you to supply the viewfinder in the form of your connected smartphone. The rotors don’t have the easy removal clips that come on larger models, but once again this is a worthwhile trade-off. Image Credits: Darrell EtheringtonĭJI has obviously learned a lot from years of trying to make the most of the sub-250 gram drone category, however, and it really shows in the Mini 3 Pro. The DJI Mini 3 Pro (right) and the DJI Mavic Mini (left) with arms extended.
DJI MINI DRONE PLUS
Other features include the ability to pivot the camera via the gimbal to shoot vertical video, making this the ideal TikTok drone, subject tracking, 4x digital zoom (which unlocks some creative video shooting capabilities), panorama shooting and 34 minutes of run time on the standard battery (plus 47 minutes possible on the extended juice of the optional Flight Battery Plus - which also tips you over that 250 gram limit, I should note). The Mini 3 Pro gets the company’s Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems 4.0, meaning you’re far less likely to have to scale a tree to retrieve it because it got caught up in some branches. This can give you a cinematic look that is frankly astounding when you consider it’s coming for a drone that slips pretty easily into a jacket pocket.Īnother “Pro” feature that DJI has introduced to this size category for the first time: obstacle detection and avoidance. The “Pro” also comes into play with the formats that the Mini 3 Pro offers: You can record video in D-Cinelike mode, which offers a wealth of color information for tuning the color mix of your video to your liking afterward in programs like DaVinci Resolve.
DJI MINI DRONE FULL
This provides additional flight control capabilities, and it only barely changes the drone’s profile when it’s folded for carry, so it’s definitely a welcome design trade-off.ĭJI has not only refined the aerial engineering here, they’ve also packed an impressive gimballed 1/1.3 inch sensor camera in the Mini 3 Pro, which can capture images at up to 48 MP in RAW format, and record video in 4K at up to 60 fps, with a slow-mo mode that captures 120 fps footage at full HD (1080p) resolution. While the drone’s weight comes in at 249 grams with the included standard battery pack, the wingspan in particular is a lot larger than the original Mini, in particular, when the arms are extended for flight. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is still small enough to earn its name, but it is a bit larger than prior iterations. The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone is the first in the series to add that “Pro” moniker, and it does a lot to earn it, making this the best overall value yet in the consumer/enthusiast drone space for people who want portability, affordability and image/video quality.

DJI has just introduced a new drone - its most capable ever to squeak under the 250 gram limit that keeps operators free from a whole host of headaches and restrictions for flight (note that local laws and rules still do apply - being small doesn’t mean you can do anything you want).
