Just compared these two drones myself. The Autel Nano+ is a good little drone with a great camera, but the Mini 3 is more refined and a better all round drone. Great review!
Autel has no geofencing, and they dont sell your data. DJI is anti-consumer. I would rather fly a second best drone that gives me the freedom to do whatever I was versus a drone that flies better, but I'm being told where and when I can fly. The governments issue with drone is that consumers can use it as a weapon if the people decide the government has crossed the big red line. Anything the government finds as a threat they will try to control.
To be honest i really like the RYYB Sensor more. It is different but gives that immediate WOW effect if you see the footage. If Autel would have the same flight abilities and someone who would replace those really annoying voice commands i would have pulled the trigger for the Nano before. But now it's another DJI Drone in my collection :) Thanks for the video great work!
Agreed I like the RYYB sensor as well the colors pop, better low light the Autel is definitely not as refined as DJI but damn I like the sensor that they use
I have to agree with pretty much everything you said and 6 months ago when this was made this is all true. Today is Jan. 2, 2023 and I was able to get the Nano+ w/premium bundle for $702 shipped so that's a $400 savings. Also DJI has opted to enable Remote ID in the USA on the Mini 3 which is not necessary for recreational flight. Couple that with the geofencing and the Nano+ starts looking a lot more desirable. No doubt the Mini 3 is the better flyer out of the box and I like that it's much quieter. Camera wise it's pretty much a wash during the day but the Nano+ is still King of the Night. I waited till now to buy one of these and I really thought I'd end up with the Mini 3 but that RID thing was the deal breaker for me. In other countries this is not an issue but the geofencing still is. Good review and it does stand the test of time for the most part.
YES!! If they were the same price I might lean DJI, but at at over 60% more with geofencing and lesser low light capability on the DJI the Nano+ is looking good!
Nano+ w/premium bundle is now 1/15/23 $ 565 with 3 batteries/free shipping. The old saying in electronics is true with new drones as well, when you buy the latest cutting edge technology you get cut. Both drones are good with DJI better customer support.
@@3fees Nano+ is not new. Been out for a year now. The bugs have been worked out except for tracking and I wouldn't use tracking in any Autel drone at this time. Yes, DJI does have better customer support and a 70% market share because it's been doing it longer and because they are more refined with a lot bigger budget and staff to make that happen. I like DJI drones. I currently have two and had a couple more. That said it's easy to make the Nano+ fly like the Mini 2 which I also have. Just change a couple settings in the remote and you're golden. Next year I might even buy the Mini 3p when the prices come down and there's a hack to kick the geofencing and RID out of it. I don't need either one of those in any drone I own.
@@underthedrone2735 The price will come down , DJI will probably release the Mini 4 this year and that will help with the price drop. The mini 2 prices have dropped a lot and selling like hot cakes, I'm in the waiting mode for a mini drone and best camera quality with very good remote control .Your point about bugs is true and it seems all new drones have these Mini 3 pro range was ridiculous and a firmware update fixed that.
@@3fees So true. It's not just drones that have these unrefined releases. Cameras and lenses do too. It's just the way it is now. I was amazed at how the flagship Mavic 3 had such a terrible satellite acquisition issue (on some of them) until they finally managed to fix that. One would think these drones would be fully tested globally for these type of issues before releasing them. I guess that's not how the manufacturers view them. At least they do usually fix the software and hardware issues at some point. That's why I waited a year to buy a Nano+. That and the price reduction.
Thanks for this review. I was watching nearly everything when they launched the Nano+. They had a advance because of the earlier launch. They better wouldn’t launch with that amount of unfinished features. In my opinion the future market of sub250 belongs to the hobbyists all around the world. Without all this restrictions the larger drones would win lot more attention. At the end I’m really happy to made my decision towards the Mini 3. Though I would have liked to see a small, friendly company close to the marketleader causing quality improvements because of the competition. Autel earns from my side a lot of respect. Well done! Just the lack of customer support after buying is probably really annoying. A really big question is, if the future classification is in need of Geofencing. What do you think?
I canceled my order for the DJI Mini 3 and am getting ready to order the Autel Evo plus. The Geo Fencing from DJI is a deal breaker. Thank you for the honest review.
Love it! THANK YOU for being honest and not sucking up to ether manufacturer! Wish all the people reviewing "FREE" samples would do better job! :) Congrats!
DJI is still king! It was a close fight but with the Mini 3 Pro still in its infancy it can widen the gap further as firmware updates come in. Better luck next year Autel!
Thank you very much for all the pointers. While a few folks might be thinking some of the points were just basic common sense, I'm not one of them. In skydiving we have a saying..."Complacency kills". Get relaxed, unaware, unpracticed, and bad things can
I can’t talk about other drones because my first drone is the Mini 3 pro, I brought it because the camera seems good and its a good accompaniment to my full frame cameras. Good camera for the land and a good camera for the air. But what got me was Care Refresh, as a first time pilot I figured I needed that.
the point with the rc is in many countries you actually are not allowed to fly over certain zones by law so it´s good to have those locked or closed zones on the dji-rc. therefore with the autel nano+ you could get in trouble if there is no hint regarding this issue.
Now that the nano+ premium is 699 its hard to argue against, especially when you add in the lack of geofencing. The joysticks on the controller could be smoother, but I'm hoping they break in a little. Also I've never had an issue with my screen dimming on a galaxy s phone
@@Matanumi what type of support do you mean? I would love more aftermarket but their support took good care of me when I crashed and needed a replacement
The Nano+ is on another level. Sorry but the video are not similar at all. The mini 3 has no definition while you can see a lot with the Nano+. The mushy Mini 3 pro video does not look next to the Nano+ video. The mini 3 footage looks like an up-conversion from 1080p to 4k. For the camera in day or night Nano.+. And that is the main reason why you buy a camera that flys! The vertical filming in the Nano+ is coming even with a cooler film format that allows to film 360 mode.
@@barryp8145 You are buying primary a video camera. Photography is a thing from the past. Today you can print from a 4k video. But again, everyone has its own priorities. Watching in a 4k and 8k television the Nano+ is just amazing. While the Mavic 3 and Mini 3 pro footage has low definition. Depending on the platform you film, even the Mini 2 will do just fine.
The vertical shooting is available on the Autel Lite (not Lite+ or Nano+). The Lite will have a 4 axis gimbal, together with the same excellent RYYB sensor as the Nano+. Next production batch of Lite is available later this month apparently.
@@ozstrayapanoramas8610 You are right, Autel is so crazy with these drones names and drones capabilities! Yep! I got confused with the Autel Lite ad Nano+ because they use the same tech inside. But I think even if had vertical mode, you should never film with that. Or you may end up with a HUGE disappointment if some company wants a 16x9 of the footage they see. You can crop and video editors are smart enough today to crop automatically for vertical renders.
@@InteractiveDNAjesus Christ fanboy much? You lead by saying photography is a thing of the past, which discounts anything you say before because you’re clearly extremely biased. You sound like an employee of autel.
These crushed blacks on the mini 3 pro are a lot better when shooting in D-cinelike... In auto its pretty ugly, hopefully they fix that soon... Also D-cinelike is limited to iso 1600, instead of 6400 in normal.
I am hearing that the video issues (night) for the mini 3 is software related and will be sorted. The photo quality shows that it isn’t down to a hardware issue. I guess we will see.
The Mavic 3 also has this issue of photos being much better than videos in low light, I think this is related to the image processor that DJI uses not being as good as Autel's.
@@RenatoKazuo8w For a drone low light photo you can go 1/10sec or even longer and get good sharpness if there's no wind, but for video you are limited to to 1/25sec at 25fps. A photo will require lower iso in theses cases.
Well... After long time watching your video since spark.... Finally i decided to have my first drone this year and now waiting for mini 3 to arrive 🤣... Hopefully not crush on first flying... 🤦... Searching back your video for beginner 🙂
by the way, i‘m a landscape ecologist and use the mini 3 pro in a professional way meaning i have to have kind of flexible eyes who work for me allowing me to evaluate certain landscape elements which are sometimes not accessible due to steep slopes or closed areas. because of this work it‘s also necessary to hike a lot to come to these areas. so size and weight are just perfect. i got a hint by one roofer who now uses it to evaluate the state of roofs. i just can say the mini 3 pro is a perfect tool for my profession and many others as i‘ve experienced lately like real estate folks. the camera is excellent for those tasks besides the other specs that are helping a lot.
O evo nano plus tem uma melhor câmera, melhor transmissão, ainda tem recursos a serem adicionados , prefiro o nano, a dji é melhor que a autel na assistência técnica no pós venda, no resto acabamento câmera, transmissão, eu prefiro o autel, são dois grandes drones, com seus prós e contras.
i don't know why the mini 3 pro footage here looks so washed out, i'm a mini 2 user looking for an upgrade. The nano+ footage here is clearly the winner, more dynamic range, better low light performance.
I did the same. Mini 2 > Nano+, but am finding the sharpening is too much, have had unusable jello in some videos, and a couple of take off glitches (nano/hedge interfaces!) that make me wish I’d stuck with the Mini 2 instead.
@@DaiInTheSky Thank you bro, DJI's advantage has always been the reliability and easy-to-use software and interface. Reselling value here of DJI drones is also higher. Still, so much to consider when upgrading to a new drone.
Tha Autel Nano had some shining moments, but Mini 3 Pro still gets the win. It just has more class for me whereas the Autel relies on its raw strength. But flying and shooting requires more finesse than power and that's wht DJI has in spades.
Thanks for this explanation. I had bought the autel because of the freedom of the geofencing stuff but I regret it. The autel support isn’t that great, and the annoying detection of obstacles when there is nothing around for miles pisses me off. Each time it happens, the drone brakes and slowly restart when it realized that there is nothing there. I would really like you to explain what you had to do with the dji for unlocking the geofencing when you had that problem? I did not understand it exactly.
Is there any settings u used for the mini 3 bc fir me the video footage almost looked more clear on the 2 than the 3 when I threw the footage up on an 86in tv
If I could, I would have the nano+ camera on the mini3. In my opinion, the footage is better on the nano+, but as a drone, the mini3 works so much better (and has more functions). It's a shame Autel hasn't got their act together because more competition is better.
I really don’t think the camera or image quality should be a deciding factor. Meaning, the difference in image quality is very insignificant. Image quality can be corrected in post production.
@@ibrahimkamara5352 Every one is different!!! I don't want to have to do any post production editing, and for me the camera in the autel is really great. But if I was "forced", I would get the mini 3 because the camera is useless if the drone itself doesn't work properly.
@@flaviusvespasian I agree everyone is different. Do you mind sharing your points on why the autel camera is superior? We all could use the help and learn from your observations.
I would pick the mini3 if it had no geofencing, that is a huge turn off, I don't want to be told where I can hover my sub 250 gram toy drones, so the Nana+ is the winner here and it has a better camera
The only reason I considered the Nano+ was that there is no geofencing. That's the inly reason I'd consider any other drone but DJI's which are fare better than any competition nowadays. I just wish they'd dropped the annoying geofencing and they'd be perfect.
The controller section you said that the Dji comes with that controller it’s not true it’s an option at a high cost there are 3 options 1. Drone on its own 2. The mini 3 pro with the same controller as the mini 2 or the higher cost of £859 uk pounds. The drone comes as a drone as if you have a mini 2 you already have a controller so it’s the cheapest option. At £609 I think in the uk 🇬🇧 it might be a bit bit more but without looking I would say £600 odd. I’m not sure I like both drones but I’m going to wait? I still have the mavic one ☝️ mini it’s not let me down in my work flow I use Yagi antenna and it works fine no drop outs. But if I had to pick I think I could not choose due to the Autel not having all its updates yet it’s very hard.
My hot take for what it is worth. I give the nod to Autel for the camera. For the airframe, wind resistance, and performance I give the nod to DJI. As much as I like the Autel Camera, I live in an area with gusty winds. DJI would be the more solid choice, since if I can't flay in the wind with confidence then it doesn't matter how good the camera is.
You forgot to mention that the screen on the dji rc is not bright enough to handle bright sunny days. You barely can see a thing on that screen if the sun is out and shining
Dear Very good review. owo Really benefits. Can you tell me how can i purchase in india. I am interested in dji mini pro 3.. How long it can travel in distance and height. Thx
J'ai les deux drones et la camera du nano + est tres supérieur au dji mini 3 ..mais pour la qualité de pilotage le dji est bien en avant du nano +...alors la bonne combinaison serait la camera du nano + sur le dji mini 3
Nano+ won over our company and our shooters here. Camera quality we had on the Mini 3 P was crap by any comparison especially our use in dark enclosed buildings, warehouses and the likes which is our primary use for that little bird. We bought 6 of them. They all fly great. I think the atti mode or barom sensor of the Nano+ works better than we had on the Mini 3 P. That Nano + can fly just about a foot off the ground no problem, and the Mini 3 wants to land all the time lol. When we compared the indoor flights around the buildings the Nano + didn't fight it's position like the Mini 3 did in several tests we tried. Out door GPS they both fly great, but NONE of them would be used for the coastal work we do in FL because the winds just knock them around too easily. Autel E2P wins that one for us. Not a fan at all of DJI continuing to hand hold pilots with geofencing. The rules are what they are... those not wanting to have the lock downs know how to remedy that as well which is just as illegal and taking off in a NFZ... I see no point in geofencing
@@Matanumi never had any issues with Autel. One of our guys crashed an E2P into a guide wire on a utility pole. Sent it crashing 72' to the asphalt. Shocking enough all that was wrong was a broken rear arm. Camera was fine. We have never had mfg related issues at all. we have 22 Autel birds at our company here and even teh coastal winds of the Atlantic nor the crazy summer heat keep us from getting work done. The Nano as mentioned is used for mostly indoor and those guys piloting the nano's in warehouses around massive shelves, conveyors and so on love how they fly. DJI is a good bird too. Cameras though on the Autel birds have always been a step above for us here.
they didn't drop support...we STILL get firmware updates. Nano has improved a lot since however the support just sucks- it's a myth that Autel is done with consumer drones
You know what would be awesome if you could be kind enough to oversharpen the mini 3 footage. Then we can really see if the nano plus is oversharpened or just has fantastic resolution and video quality. Bc if nano plus is just oversharpened then editing the mini 3 should give u the same if not better look. My guess mini 3 footage oversharpened will look like a dumpster fire smeared in shit but just my guess
Technically, sharpening should always be done in post prod, because processing power of a modern PC can do way better than a small drone SOC. Remember that the drone has to process the image in real time while encoding the video. On your PC, you're not time limited, and modern algorithms are getting really impressive with the use of AI.
@@BlueSatt yes i dont disagree but theres also a difference between sharpening something in post production and starting with a clearer image due to better quality equipment and lenses
@@gianlucaalessia5538 Well, I think the images from this RYYB sensor are really unpleasant. To me, this is literally the opposite of a cinematic look. I'll always prefer an organic look over a digital one. But you totally have the right to like it and find it "clearer" or nicer. No problems with that mate.
@@BlueSatt oddly enough i found the mini to look absolutely artificial in that is overly saturated colors make everything seem fake lol. Thought the mini 2 did a much better job with color accuracy. Not just that but i found the imagers to be sharper on the mini 2. Atleast with right out of the box, no messing with it settings.
@@gianlucaalessia5538 Agree with you on the mini. I got the mini2 for 1 year and it was ok for photography, despite the small 1/2.3" sensor but the oversharpening was really annoying on video. Awful amateur look. End up selling it.
If DJI removed their annoying geofencing, they would steal 99% of Autel's market share. Other than geofencing, there is literally no reason to own an Autel. Autel is more expensive, less advanced software-wise, and aftermarket accessories are outrageously expensive or non-existent (mostly non-existent). Don't get me wrong, I love my EVO II Pro, I use it more than my Air 2S because I fly in environments where geofencing is prevalent, but I would have never bought it if DJI did not have geofencing.
Autels are super buggy. Mine would not record in anything but 720 and the obstacle avoidance went haywire on me several times. Also the panoramic sphere didn't work on my nano plus or my Evo lite plus. I'd stay away from Autels the quality control is lacking and no where near that of DJI. A great camera is useless if the drone only records in low resolution. I've seen other reviewers that had the same issue that I am having, I sent mine back for a refund.
Nice video Mike. I completely agree with your opinion about both drones. I still have my 2,5 yo Mini1 and I was planning to replace it around April. After the Nano+ launch I was impressed by the camera and it would be my choice to replace the Mini1. However, I decided to wait for the Mini3 and if camera specs were similar I would choose the Mini3. DJI flight controls and software are much better than Autel and I am used to fly with the Fly app. The Nano+ camera is better than the Mini3 Pro mainly in low light due to the new technology RYYB sensor instead of the RGGB of DJI drones. Just for the camera the Nano+ is a winner but when you add all the rest the Mini3 Pro is a clear winner. The DJI RC is a plus as the Autel controller is kind of basic. In the end I opted to buy the Mini3 Pro with the DJI RC plus the FMK.
Good evaluation of the available options. Another factor is customer service and support that is essentially non-existent at Autel. I know from 2+ years of Evo 2 Pro and Autel Smart Controller ownership. I opened 14 tickets. Precisely ONE got any response and that was worthless. DJI needs to resolve range issues with M3P, period. Autel needs to hire staff, they are still operating on the same crew they had with one drone series, now supporting (or failing to) THREE drone series. It's not all hardware specs. Every FW update on an Autel is an adventure of the most horrible type you can imagine, and I am a 40+ year IT worker. 🙄
The Nano+ crushed the Mini 3 pro in night shoots... It looks like a mavic 3 for a third of the price. i can deal with some issues in the software. Image quality is what is king. The rest is just presentation.
Got my nano plus a couple days ago, and i must say it's a wonderful little drone. The image quality is really impressive. Comparable to my air 2 s and NO GEOFENCING... Saved me 40$ at drone-hackz to unlock it.
what's worth of DJI goodness, if you can't fly it without blessing from china? I'm tired to file requests for GEO fencing approval. Why even someone in China should decide whether I can fly MY DRONE 10,000 km away from China? In retrospect, in Autel can fix bugs - I'll happy to switch my mini 3 for Nano+.
As much a pain as Geo Fencing is. It's really necessary to know where you should or should not fly. Sure everyone know about airport but there are other area that is fenced or have height limitation for a good reason. Not having Geo Fencing in their app is really irresponsible and will only hurt the drone community in the long run.
I was up in Chester VA a week ago and intended to fly my Mini 2 at my sisters house to take a look at the surroundings. The DJI app informed me that I needed permission to fly and I got it through the app as a code on my phone within 30 seconds. Honestly, I felt better about flying afterwards. It's a safety situation. If you say you don't care, you are only hurting the rest of the drone community when your drone loses connection and lands on a runway of an airport.
Disagree that Mini 3 Pro bottom sensors are primarily for landing. The small Time of Flight sensors are for stability and landing. The big ones have a 90° with overlap of the front sensor arc, similar to Mavic 3 overlapping sensor field of view. That said, even though M3P is a bit better in terms of sensor coverage than Air 2/2S, it does still have limitations, especially evidenced by the "disable sideways flight" that Rick from Drone Valley swears isn't there (lol) 🙄 Just be reasonably careful, and I would fully expect it to OUT MANUEVER my Mavic 3, mostly by virtue of its small size. 😉
Software lacking, controller lacking, vertical shooting for tiktoks/youtubeshorts lacking. For $679 today on Amazon prime day that price is the sweet spot. It should be priced at that price point to be honest. Since it's lacking in many ways. I'll wait for the next iteration of autel products or maybe the next air 3 since i'm still currently using the dji air 2. the autel for me would be a down grade but the mini 3 pro an upgrade due to the vertical shooting. Since youtube shorts and tiktok practically run the world in terms of media entertainment now.
I don't see the lack of geofencing as a good thing personally - people flying where they shouldn't be is why there have been so many restrictions put on the the whole community. Just ask anyone in Canada!
Seems like the DJI Mini 3 Pro wins in just about every category except the most important... the camera. From all the youtube comparisons I've looked at comparing the 2 drones, the video quality of the Autel Nano blows DJI out of the water. And in low light the Nano makes the DJI footage look like something out of a cereal box. Think I'll go with the Autel Nano and just put up with the other inferior quirks in favor of the superior camera.
i just bought the mini 3 pro, now i might return it cause it won't even take off because of geofencing. i unlocked the zone but it last 1 day , then you have to reapply. if i knew this Autel nano all day!!!
Hi, nice review. Drone availability is and issue. The Autel is available now and if one shops, they can get the Nano+ Premium Bundle for $878. I won't be able to get the basic DJI Mini 3 until August. The Nano+ has EXP settings that allows taming the sharp control movements to buttery smooth.
Buggy software can get fixed, so I see the big difference is: DJI - Better wind penetration, but damned geo fencing (and supporting China Big Brother) Autel - No fencing or spying, but poor wind penetration. Winds can come up quickly and vary with altitude. I don't wish to lose my drone due to winds. Why couldn't Autel manage that better?? I want to support them and not DJI, but I think I would get the Mini 3 pro.
I was disappointed by the video quality of the mini 3 pro. The Mini 2 and even the original Mavic Air have better video quality. To my eyes, the Autel looks like it has better detail than the mini 3 pro in your video. Video detail is important to me because I do a lot of survey work with the zoom at 4x. If you're doing aesthetic videography shots I think you can easily make any of them look great... The mini 3 is still my favorite drone. The extended battery's flight time, and the quietness of the drone gave it that slot hands down.
Ya I'm with you. The built in screen is great but sometimes I wanna see the footage I'm shooting on a big screen. I heard there's a couple connectors at the top. I'm hoping eventually they'll work for that purpose. Tho I might just get the nano plus and avoid all that
"Similar wind resistant"? You must be joking. This is like to compere flight of a hen and an eagle. Nano+ with light wind, becomes very independent...My Mini 3 (I think) have problem with the lens. The buildings at the top or bottom corners are curved on the photos. It's only my one, or do all have this issue?
Great comparison video Mike, and you make some very good points. Both are good Mini drones, but I agree with you that the Mini 3 maybe better all around than the Nano. Thanks for sharing.
the mini 3 camera with the right settings has a lot more realistic colors in my opinion. not to forget the better daylight-images. i find the colors too saturated and artificial on the nano+.
Just compared these two drones myself. The Autel Nano+ is a good little drone with a great camera, but the Mini 3 is more refined and a better all round drone. Great review!
@Akuma can you tell the vertical gimbal angle the nano+ can shoot?
@Akuma I agree
Autel has no geofencing, and they dont sell your data. DJI is anti-consumer. I would rather fly a second best drone that gives me the freedom to do whatever I was versus a drone that flies better, but I'm being told where and when I can fly. The governments issue with drone is that consumers can use it as a weapon if the people decide the government has crossed the big red line. Anything the government finds as a threat they will try to control.
Great comparison! The Evo Nano+ not being able to have the Government Lock or Disable your ability to fly somewhere is HUGE IMHO.
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yeah it's swelling feature in itself
To be honest i really like the RYYB Sensor more. It is different but gives that immediate WOW effect if you see the footage. If Autel would have the same flight abilities and someone who would replace those really annoying voice commands i would have pulled the trigger for the Nano before. But now it's another DJI Drone in my collection :) Thanks for the video great work!
Agreed I like the RYYB sensor as well the colors pop, better low light the Autel is definitely not as refined as DJI but damn I like the sensor that they use
voice commands are gone
but Autels flyers are lousy-can't divebomb. can't go up and forward at the same time well
I have to agree with pretty much everything you said and 6 months ago when this was made this is all true. Today is Jan. 2, 2023 and I was able to get the Nano+ w/premium bundle for $702 shipped so that's a $400 savings. Also DJI has opted to enable Remote ID in the USA on the Mini 3 which is not necessary for recreational flight. Couple that with the geofencing and the Nano+ starts looking a lot more desirable. No doubt the Mini 3 is the better flyer out of the box and I like that it's much quieter. Camera wise it's pretty much a wash during the day but the Nano+ is still King of the Night. I waited till now to buy one of these and I really thought I'd end up with the Mini 3 but that RID thing was the deal breaker for me. In other countries this is not an issue but the geofencing still is. Good review and it does stand the test of time for the most part.
YES!! If they were the same price I might lean DJI, but at at over 60% more with geofencing and lesser low light capability on the DJI the Nano+ is looking good!
Nano+ w/premium bundle is now 1/15/23 $ 565 with 3 batteries/free shipping. The old saying in electronics is true with new drones as well, when you buy the latest cutting edge technology you get cut. Both drones are good with DJI better customer support.
@@3fees Nano+ is not new. Been out for a year now. The bugs have been worked out except for tracking and I wouldn't use tracking in any Autel drone at this time. Yes, DJI does have better customer support and a 70% market share because it's been doing it longer and because they are more refined with a lot bigger budget and staff to make that happen. I like DJI drones. I currently have two and had a couple more. That said it's easy to make the Nano+ fly like the Mini 2 which I also have. Just change a couple settings in the remote and you're golden. Next year I might even buy the Mini 3p when the prices come down and there's a hack to kick the geofencing and RID out of it. I don't need either one of those in any drone I own.
@@underthedrone2735 The price will come down , DJI will probably release the Mini 4 this year and that will help with the price drop. The mini 2 prices have dropped a lot and selling like hot cakes, I'm in the waiting mode for a mini drone and best camera quality with very good remote control .Your point about bugs is true and it seems all new drones have these Mini 3 pro range was ridiculous and a firmware update fixed that.
@@3fees So true. It's not just drones that have these unrefined releases. Cameras and lenses do too. It's just the way it is now. I was amazed at how the flagship Mavic 3 had such a terrible satellite acquisition issue (on some of them) until they finally managed to fix that. One would think these drones would be fully tested globally for these type of issues before releasing them. I guess that's not how the manufacturers view them. At least they do usually fix the software and hardware issues at some point. That's why I waited a year to buy a Nano+. That and the price reduction.
Pretty cool comparison. I feel that at this point nothing can really shake DJI off the top of the mountain of drone supremacy.
Haha, nicely said :)
Thanks for this review. I was watching nearly everything when they launched the Nano+. They had a advance because of the earlier launch. They better wouldn’t launch with that amount of unfinished features. In my opinion the future market of sub250 belongs to the hobbyists all around the world. Without all this restrictions the larger drones would win lot more attention. At the end I’m really happy to made my decision towards the Mini 3. Though I would have liked to see a small, friendly company close to the marketleader causing quality improvements because of the competition. Autel earns from my side a lot of respect. Well done! Just the lack of customer support after buying is probably really annoying. A really big question is, if the future classification is in need of Geofencing. What do you think?
Fuck geofencing. Its stupid as all hell.
I canceled my order for the DJI Mini 3 and am getting ready to order the Autel Evo plus. The Geo Fencing from DJI is a deal breaker. Thank you for the honest review.
Mini 4 pro or Autel nano+ ?
In camera quality..etc
Love it! THANK YOU for being honest and not sucking up to ether manufacturer! Wish all the people reviewing "FREE" samples would do better job! :) Congrats!
DJI is still king! It was a close fight but with the Mini 3 Pro still in its infancy it can widen the gap further as firmware updates come in. Better luck next year Autel!
Thanks for a great comparison. I appreciate all the work you did in producing this review. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Thank you very much for all the pointers. While a few folks might be thinking some of the points were just basic common sense, I'm not one of them. In skydiving we have a saying..."Complacency kills". Get relaxed, unaware, unpracticed, and bad things can
On Parrot Anafi the active track works solid, but huge minus is that it does not have any obstacle avoidance sensors. (only open areas)
I can’t talk about other drones because my first drone is the Mini 3 pro, I brought it because the camera seems good and its a good accompaniment to my full frame cameras. Good camera for the land and a good camera for the air. But what got me was Care Refresh, as a first time pilot I figured I needed that.
Good comparison video Mike. The customer service lets Autel down big time.
the point with the rc is in many countries you actually are not allowed to fly over certain zones by law so it´s good to have those locked or closed zones on the dji-rc. therefore with the autel nano+ you could get in trouble if there is no hint regarding this issue.
Now that the nano+ premium is 699 its hard to argue against, especially when you add in the lack of geofencing. The joysticks on the controller could be smoother, but I'm hoping they break in a little.
Also I've never had an issue with my screen dimming on a galaxy s phone
the one major argument against it is the lousy support.
it exists but it's pretty bad
@@Matanumi what type of support do you mean? I would love more aftermarket but their support took good care of me when I crashed and needed a replacement
How about radio connection and interference compared?
The Nano+ is on another level. Sorry but the video are not similar at all. The mini 3 has no definition while you can see a lot with the Nano+. The mushy Mini 3 pro video does not look next to the Nano+ video. The mini 3 footage looks like an up-conversion from 1080p to 4k. For the camera in day or night Nano.+. And that is the main reason why you buy a camera that flys! The vertical filming in the Nano+ is coming even with a cooler film format that allows to film 360 mode.
Not for photos and that’s my reason. Mini 3 wins there.
@@barryp8145 You are buying primary a video camera. Photography is a thing from the past. Today you can print from a 4k video. But again, everyone has its own priorities. Watching in a 4k and 8k television the Nano+ is just amazing. While the Mavic 3 and Mini 3 pro footage has low definition. Depending on the platform you film, even the Mini 2 will do just fine.
The vertical shooting is available on the Autel Lite (not Lite+ or Nano+). The Lite will have a 4 axis gimbal, together with the same excellent RYYB sensor as the Nano+.
Next production batch of Lite is available later this month apparently.
@@ozstrayapanoramas8610 You are right, Autel is so crazy with these drones names and drones capabilities! Yep! I got confused with the Autel Lite ad Nano+ because they use the same tech inside. But I think even if had vertical mode, you should never film with that. Or you may end up with a HUGE disappointment if some company wants a 16x9 of the footage they see. You can crop and video editors are smart enough today to crop automatically for vertical renders.
@@InteractiveDNAjesus Christ fanboy much? You lead by saying photography is a thing of the past, which discounts anything you say before because you’re clearly extremely biased. You sound like an employee of autel.
These crushed blacks on the mini 3 pro are a lot better when shooting in D-cinelike... In auto its pretty ugly, hopefully they fix that soon... Also D-cinelike is limited to iso 1600, instead of 6400 in normal.
Good compare like always, i like autel colors little better but in my opinion mini 3 its just better drone, just order mine yesterday cant wait.
I am hearing that the video issues (night) for the mini 3 is software related and will be sorted. The photo quality shows that it isn’t down to a hardware issue. I guess we will see.
The Mavic 3 also has this issue of photos being much better than videos in low light, I think this is related to the image processor that DJI uses not being as good as Autel's.
@@RenatoKazuo8w Sorry but that’s simply not true. Overall it’s video capabilities are better especially when grading afterwards.
@@barryp8145 If you like it, but for me, the Mavic 3 can't take full advantage of the 4/3" sensor in low light videos.
@@RenatoKazuo8w For a drone low light photo you can go 1/10sec or even longer and get good sharpness if there's no wind, but for video you are limited to to 1/25sec at 25fps. A photo will require lower iso in theses cases.
Well... After long time watching your video since spark.... Finally i decided to have my first drone this year and now waiting for mini 3 to arrive 🤣... Hopefully not crush on first flying... 🤦... Searching back your video for beginner 🙂
I would love to see a test where you get that battery life you stated.
What about flight time?
by the way, i‘m a landscape ecologist and use the mini 3 pro in a professional way meaning i have to have kind of flexible eyes who work for me allowing me to evaluate certain landscape elements which are sometimes not accessible due to steep slopes or closed areas. because of this work it‘s also necessary to hike a lot to come to these areas. so size and weight are just perfect. i got a hint by one roofer who now uses it to evaluate the state of roofs. i just can say the mini 3 pro is a perfect tool for my profession and many others as i‘ve experienced lately like real estate folks. the camera is excellent for those tasks besides the other specs that are helping a lot.
Thanks for posting. Good content.
O evo nano plus tem uma melhor câmera, melhor transmissão, ainda tem recursos a serem adicionados , prefiro o nano, a dji é melhor que a autel na assistência técnica no pós venda, no resto acabamento câmera, transmissão, eu prefiro o autel, são dois grandes drones, com seus prós e contras.
i don't know why the mini 3 pro footage here looks so washed out, i'm a mini 2 user looking for an upgrade. The nano+ footage here is clearly the winner, more dynamic range, better low light performance.
I did the same. Mini 2 > Nano+, but am finding the sharpening is too much, have had unusable jello in some videos, and a couple of take off glitches (nano/hedge interfaces!) that make me wish I’d stuck with the Mini 2 instead.
@@DaiInTheSky Thank you bro, DJI's advantage has always been the reliability and easy-to-use software and interface. Reselling value here of DJI drones is also higher. Still, so much to consider when upgrading to a new drone.
Tha Autel Nano had some shining moments, but Mini 3 Pro still gets the win. It just has more class for me whereas the Autel relies on its raw strength. But flying and shooting requires more finesse than power and that's wht DJI has in spades.
Well done, thanx for break down.
Hi. And what about 10-bit in Nano+?
Great comparison! Went with Nano.... no GEO Fencing!
Thanks
Thanks for this explanation. I had bought the autel because of the freedom of the geofencing stuff but I regret it. The autel support isn’t that great, and the annoying detection of obstacles when there is nothing around for miles pisses me off. Each time it happens, the drone brakes and slowly restart when it realized that there is nothing there.
I would really like you to explain what you had to do with the dji for unlocking the geofencing when you had that problem? I did not understand it exactly.
My nano + refused to fly in the direction of the sun and instead of returning home, proceeded to emergency land in a lake. Like wtf 🤬
@@Reviews4fun1 cause it sees the sun as a object sadly...very bad software.
easy solution is to turn it off when facing the sun.
Is the mini3 rc remote worth the extra money ?
Is there any settings u used for the mini 3 bc fir me the video footage almost looked more clear on the 2 than the 3 when I threw the footage up on an 86in tv
Thanks for your comparison. Correct me if am wrong, I thought #Autel has vertical mode too but in a pixel manipulation approach though, or am I wrong?
If I could, I would have the nano+ camera on the mini3. In my opinion, the footage is better on the nano+, but as a drone, the mini3 works so much better (and has more functions). It's a shame Autel hasn't got their act together because more competition is better.
I really don’t think the camera or image quality should be a deciding factor. Meaning, the difference in image quality is very insignificant. Image quality can be corrected in post production.
@@ibrahimkamara5352 Every one is different!!! I don't want to have to do any post production editing, and for me the camera in the autel is really great. But if I was "forced", I would get the mini 3 because the camera is useless if the drone itself doesn't work properly.
@@flaviusvespasian I agree everyone is different. Do you mind sharing your points on why the autel camera is superior? We all could use the help and learn from your observations.
I would pick the mini3 if it had no geofencing, that is a huge turn off, I don't want to be told where I can hover my sub 250 gram toy drones, so the Nana+ is the winner here and it has a better camera
Is there really a comparison
The only reason I considered the Nano+ was that there is no geofencing. That's the inly reason I'd consider any other drone but DJI's which are fare better than any competition nowadays. I just wish they'd dropped the annoying geofencing and they'd be perfect.
Do any of these Drones have remote ID?
The controller section you said that the Dji comes with that controller it’s not true it’s an option at a high cost there are 3 options 1. Drone on its own 2. The mini 3 pro with the same controller as the mini 2 or the higher cost of £859 uk pounds. The drone comes as a drone as if you have a mini 2 you already have a controller so it’s the cheapest option. At £609 I think in the uk 🇬🇧 it might be a bit bit more but without looking I would say £600 odd. I’m not sure I like both drones but I’m going to wait? I still have the mavic one ☝️ mini it’s not let me down in my work flow I use Yagi antenna and it works fine no drop outs. But if I had to pick I think I could not choose due to the Autel not having all its updates yet it’s very hard.
My hot take for what it is worth. I give the nod to Autel for the camera. For the airframe, wind resistance, and performance I give the nod to DJI.
As much as I like the Autel Camera, I live in an area with gusty winds. DJI would be the more solid choice, since if I can't flay in the wind with confidence then it doesn't matter how good the camera is.
You forgot to mention that the screen on the dji rc is not bright enough to handle bright sunny days. You barely can see a thing on that screen if the sun is out and shining
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Really benefits. Can you tell me how can i purchase in india.
I am interested in dji mini pro 3..
How long it can travel in distance and height.
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J'ai les deux drones et la camera du nano + est tres supérieur au dji mini 3 ..mais pour la qualité de pilotage le dji est bien en avant du nano +...alors la bonne combinaison serait la camera du nano + sur le dji mini 3
Nano+ won over our company and our shooters here. Camera quality we had on the Mini 3 P was crap by any comparison especially our use in dark enclosed buildings, warehouses and the likes which is our primary use for that little bird. We bought 6 of them. They all fly great. I think the atti mode or barom sensor of the Nano+ works better than we had on the Mini 3 P. That Nano + can fly just about a foot off the ground no problem, and the Mini 3 wants to land all the time lol. When we compared the indoor flights around the buildings the Nano + didn't fight it's position like the Mini 3 did in several tests we tried. Out door GPS they both fly great, but NONE of them would be used for the coastal work we do in FL because the winds just knock them around too easily. Autel E2P wins that one for us. Not a fan at all of DJI continuing to hand hold pilots with geofencing. The rules are what they are... those not wanting to have the lock downs know how to remedy that as well which is just as illegal and taking off in a NFZ... I see no point in geofencing
wild how you guys preferred Autel so strongly... but what happens when a bird goes down? will they support you?
@@Matanumi never had any issues with Autel. One of our guys crashed an E2P into a guide wire on a utility pole. Sent it crashing 72' to the asphalt. Shocking enough all that was wrong was a broken rear arm. Camera was fine. We have never had mfg related issues at all. we have 22 Autel birds at our company here and even teh coastal winds of the Atlantic nor the crazy summer heat keep us from getting work done. The Nano as mentioned is used for mostly indoor and those guys piloting the nano's in warehouses around massive shelves, conveyors and so on love how they fly. DJI is a good bird too. Cameras though on the Autel birds have always been a step above for us here.
Such a shame Autel dropped support for the consumers. They NEVER finished the software/Firmware for the Nano+
Agree. what a shame
they didn't drop support...we STILL get firmware updates. Nano has improved a lot since
however the support just sucks- it's a myth that Autel is done with consumer drones
The nano plus cost to damn much money for not having all it features during launch period!!
Nice
You know what would be awesome if you could be kind enough to oversharpen the mini 3 footage. Then we can really see if the nano plus is oversharpened or just has fantastic resolution and video quality. Bc if nano plus is just oversharpened then editing the mini 3 should give u the same if not better look. My guess mini 3 footage oversharpened will look like a dumpster fire smeared in shit but just my guess
Technically, sharpening should always be done in post prod, because processing power of a modern PC can do way better than a small drone SOC. Remember that the drone has to process the image in real time while encoding the video. On your PC, you're not time limited, and modern algorithms are getting really impressive with the use of AI.
@@BlueSatt yes i dont disagree but theres also a difference between sharpening something in post production and starting with a clearer image due to better quality equipment and lenses
@@gianlucaalessia5538 Well, I think the images from this RYYB sensor are really unpleasant. To me, this is literally the opposite of a cinematic look. I'll always prefer an organic look over a digital one.
But you totally have the right to like it and find it "clearer" or nicer. No problems with that mate.
@@BlueSatt oddly enough i found the mini to look absolutely artificial in that is overly saturated colors make everything seem fake lol. Thought the mini 2 did a much better job with color accuracy. Not just that but i found the imagers to be sharper on the mini 2. Atleast with right out of the box, no messing with it settings.
@@gianlucaalessia5538 Agree with you on the mini. I got the mini2 for 1 year and it was ok for photography, despite the small 1/2.3" sensor but the oversharpening was really annoying on video. Awful amateur look. End up selling it.
Great video thank you, i think DJI is still king of the clouds
If DJI removed their annoying geofencing, they would steal 99% of Autel's market share. Other than geofencing, there is literally no reason to own an Autel. Autel is more expensive, less advanced software-wise, and aftermarket accessories are outrageously expensive or non-existent (mostly non-existent).
Don't get me wrong, I love my EVO II Pro, I use it more than my Air 2S because I fly in environments where geofencing is prevalent, but I would have never bought it if DJI did not have geofencing.
Mind you, I do prefer the Autel camera. But unless one is doing a side by side, nobody will ever know the camera is better than the DJI.
Autels are super buggy. Mine would not record in anything but 720 and the obstacle avoidance went haywire on me several times. Also the panoramic sphere didn't work on my nano plus or my Evo lite plus. I'd stay away from Autels the quality control is lacking and no where near that of DJI. A great camera is useless if the drone only records in low resolution. I've seen other reviewers that had the same issue that I am having, I sent mine back for a refund.
Hi there, just to add up to the mini 3 pro.you've forgot about the 60° gimbal upward 😁
Nice video Mike. I completely agree with your opinion about both drones.
I still have my 2,5 yo Mini1 and I was planning to replace it around April. After the Nano+ launch I was impressed by the camera and it would be my choice to replace the Mini1. However, I decided to wait for the Mini3 and if camera specs were similar I would choose the Mini3.
DJI flight controls and software are much better than Autel and I am used to fly with the Fly app.
The Nano+ camera is better than the Mini3 Pro mainly in low light due to the new technology RYYB sensor instead of the RGGB of DJI drones. Just for the camera the Nano+ is a winner but when you add all the rest the Mini3 Pro is a clear winner.
The DJI RC is a plus as the Autel controller is kind of basic.
In the end I opted to buy the Mini3 Pro with the DJI RC plus the FMK.
Good evaluation of the available options. Another factor is customer service and support that is essentially non-existent at Autel. I know from 2+ years of Evo 2 Pro and Autel Smart Controller ownership. I opened 14 tickets. Precisely ONE got any response and that was worthless. DJI needs to resolve range issues with M3P, period. Autel needs to hire staff, they are still operating on the same crew they had with one drone series, now supporting (or failing to) THREE drone series. It's not all hardware specs. Every FW update on an Autel is an adventure of the most horrible type you can imagine, and I am a 40+ year IT worker. 🙄
The Nano+ crushed the Mini 3 pro in night shoots... It looks like a mavic 3 for a third of the price. i can deal with some issues in the software. Image quality is what is king. The rest is just presentation.
Got my nano plus a couple days ago, and i must say it's a wonderful little drone. The image quality is really impressive. Comparable to my air 2 s and NO GEOFENCING... Saved me 40$ at drone-hackz to unlock it.
I hate DJI Geofencing . No matter as how good it is . If you can't Fly it then it's useless
what's worth of DJI goodness, if you can't fly it without blessing from china? I'm tired to file requests for GEO fencing approval. Why even someone in China should decide whether I can fly MY DRONE 10,000 km away from China? In retrospect, in Autel can fix bugs - I'll happy to switch my mini 3 for Nano+.
Nano Plus wins all ! Dji pays a lot for good comments by youtubers !
just no
As much a pain as Geo Fencing is. It's really necessary to know where you should or should not fly. Sure everyone know about airport but there are other area that is fenced or have height limitation for a good reason. Not having Geo Fencing in their app is really irresponsible and will only hurt the drone community in the long run.
@Corona But someone will and then regulations will get tighten and that hurts everyone that fly not only drone but also RC aircrafts.
@Corona Time to grow up and be responsible, can't be a kid forever 😁
I was up in Chester VA a week ago and intended to fly my Mini 2 at my sisters house to take a look at the surroundings. The DJI app informed me that I needed permission to fly and I got it through the app as a code on my phone within 30 seconds. Honestly, I felt better about flying afterwards. It's a safety situation. If you say you don't care, you are only hurting the rest of the drone community when your drone loses connection and lands on a runway of an airport.
I feel the nano+ has better details in trees
Under 250g is totally marketing hype. A simple rubber band can keep the props secure
You can buy prop guards for 10$
Disagree that Mini 3 Pro bottom sensors are primarily for landing. The small Time of Flight sensors are for stability and landing. The big ones have a 90° with overlap of the front sensor arc, similar to Mavic 3 overlapping sensor field of view. That said, even though M3P is a bit better in terms of sensor coverage than Air 2/2S, it does still have limitations, especially evidenced by the "disable sideways flight" that Rick from Drone Valley swears isn't there (lol) 🙄 Just be reasonably careful, and I would fully expect it to OUT MANUEVER my Mavic 3, mostly by virtue of its small size. 😉
You forgot to mention FULL RGB versus LIMITED RGB...why did you thought that Mini3 is having that shitty black in videos at night? DR sucks.
evo 가 mini3 pro보다 나은건 영상화질입니다. 특히 야간 촬영에 유리합니다. 그외 다른분야는 모든것이 mini 3 pro의 승리입니다. evo의 경쟁자는 mini3 입니다. evo의 오토 트랙킹은 3pro에게 완벽하게 패배햇읍니다
Also you can't buy the nano plus separate like the mini 3 plus and the nano only works with one remote without a screen on it. Lol🤣
Second! Now I will watch that video
I sense a little bias towards Autel .... :I
Autel evo wins and has no fly zone too
Sorry to say but the dji mp3 is a better drone. Fight me!
"Mp4" now
Nano plus wins with no geofencing
Autel only.
Hairbands lol solved
One shadow copies video/pics you take to a Chinese server that the govt has access to…..there is no comparison. Buy Autel.
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Don’t expose your search history mate
Software lacking, controller lacking, vertical shooting for tiktoks/youtubeshorts lacking. For $679 today on Amazon prime day that price is the sweet spot. It should be priced at that price point to be honest. Since it's lacking in many ways. I'll wait for the next iteration of autel products or maybe the next air 3 since i'm still currently using the dji air 2. the autel for me would be a down grade but the mini 3 pro an upgrade due to the vertical shooting. Since youtube shorts and tiktok practically run the world in terms of media entertainment now.
I don't see the lack of geofencing as a good thing personally - people flying where they shouldn't be is why there have been so many restrictions put on the the whole community. Just ask anyone in Canada!
Nano+ looks gorgeous 😍
Dji is the Apple iPhone of drone while Autel is the Samsung galaxy. Now you decide 😂😆
THIS
If you could put the nano camera onto the mini 3 body you would have the perfect mini drone.
I am 💯% with you.
If only someone could mine that happen.
Yes, if you could also eliminate the geofencing.
Seems like the DJI Mini 3 Pro wins in just about every category except the most important... the camera. From all the youtube comparisons I've looked at comparing the 2 drones, the video quality of the Autel Nano blows DJI out of the water. And in low light the Nano makes the DJI footage look like something out of a cereal box. Think I'll go with the Autel Nano and just put up with the other inferior quirks in favor of the superior camera.
i just bought the mini 3 pro, now i might return it cause it won't even take off because of geofencing. i unlocked the zone but it last 1 day , then you have to reapply. if i knew this Autel nano all day!!!
Hi, nice review. Drone availability is and issue. The Autel is available now and if one shops, they can get the Nano+ Premium Bundle for $878. I won't be able to get the basic DJI Mini 3 until August. The Nano+ has EXP settings that allows taming the sharp control movements to buttery smooth.
Buggy software can get fixed, so I see the big difference is:
DJI - Better wind penetration, but damned geo fencing (and supporting China Big Brother)
Autel - No fencing or spying, but poor wind penetration.
Winds can come up quickly and vary with altitude. I don't wish to lose my drone due to winds. Why couldn't Autel manage that better?? I want to support them and not DJI, but I think I would get the Mini 3 pro.
1 sub from me..very honest and informative review!!!
Great video on comparing the two minis Mike. You always explain things perfectly.👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
I was disappointed by the video quality of the mini 3 pro. The Mini 2 and even the original Mavic Air have better video quality. To my eyes, the Autel looks like it has better detail than the mini 3 pro in your video. Video detail is important to me because I do a lot of survey work with the zoom at 4x. If you're doing aesthetic videography shots I think you can easily make any of them look great...
The mini 3 is still my favorite drone. The extended battery's flight time, and the quietness of the drone gave it that slot hands down.
What about range and signal stability?
传感器大小差那么多，不着重提一下么？
I am still waiting for DJI Sofia to deliver mine. Lots of range issues videos on the web. How is your doing, range perspective?
Anyway to hook up an ipad or iphone to the mini 3 pro rc? I like using a ipad for bigger view sometimes.
Sure, you just have to buy the combo which includes the RC-N1 controller instead of the RC controller.
Ya I'm with you. The built in screen is great but sometimes I wanna see the footage I'm shooting on a big screen. I heard there's a couple connectors at the top. I'm hoping eventually they'll work for that purpose. Tho I might just get the nano plus and avoid all that
"Similar wind resistant"? You must be joking. This is like to compere flight of a hen and an eagle. Nano+ with light wind, becomes very independent...My Mini 3 (I think) have problem with the lens. The buildings at the top or bottom corners are curved on the photos. It's only my one, or do all have this issue?
Great comparison video Mike, and you make some very good points. Both are good Mini drones, but I agree with you that the Mini 3 maybe better all around than the Nano. Thanks for sharing.
A very thorough video thank you so much!
👍👍✌️
the mini 3 camera with the right settings has a lot more realistic colors in my opinion. not to forget the better daylight-images. i find the colors too saturated and artificial on the nano+.
And🤔 how would you find the colors if you were hovering the mini3 in a backyard in a red zone😂.... the Nano Plus is the winner🥇 here
Great review.