Trying to keep this objective and not a DJI Fanboy Lovefest 🤠. Also remember I will not ask you to text me on Telegram or anything else. The scammers are out in force altho I'm auto blocking most of their comments. Cheers! Ian
Great vid. I’ve had 6 different drones over the years and this is the one I’ve used the most due to it’s convenience. Convenience is king especially when the quality is as good as this.
Just found this channel after looking for a UK based one. Beginner with cheap drone, however great to hear advice with no fluff, as I look to upgrade. Cheers. Subscribed.
Still can’t allow myself to give up my Mini 2 due to the cost. Maybe one day…… but I love my mini2 and try and get it flying but with winter coming - and that means a lot of rain here in Manchester- probably just as well. Thanks for the ongoing reviews Ian. Always helpful and useful photo tips too.
Haven't taken the plunge getting this yet but this video may well have tipped me over. This is going to be so useful when out filming my YT content. Didn't know about the wind speed rating being the same as the Air 2S either. Great stuff Ian..as always.
I remember how I had discussions with film production companies. We were convinced that in one to two years you won't need a €15,000 drone, DJI drones and other competitors will develop so well that you can almost achieve better results with the new generation. Especially when working on a volcano or something similar, you fly more relaxed with a €2,500 drone than with a 15,000 € part.
First drone brought and waiting arrival of mini 3 non pro. Reason: just want to take photos in a different perspective. Don't need fancy stuff. Maybe see what video is like. Like the low light f1.7 for sunset as best time to shoot.
I'm loving my Mini 3 Pro I flew of the cliffs at Beachy head a few weeks ago I don't think I would have been brave enough with my Mini 2. Thanks for all your advice and hints and tips they have been a great help to me.👍👍
Thanks for another great video Ian. I’m still using the mini 1 and loving it to be fair. Looking at up grading next year and your info is invaluable in deciding what to go for.
Totally agree Ian I guess DJI will use the Mini 3 Pro and the RC remote as a tester for their next Drone the Mini 4 Pro? some fantastic cinematography shots Ian as well.
Good to hear your review here Ian as I have just received mine having ordered on the basis of (predominantly) your videos. Just getting to grips with it but it is an amazing aircraft and imaging platform. Thank you!
Great video. I have the mini 2 and the air 2s and very happy with them both. I love the features but at this time I can’t see doing an upgrade to the Mini 3 pro. I do use the mini 2 a lot more than the Air 2 s so I know I would do it with mini 3 also. Time will tell.
Hi Ian, I have the Mini 3 Pro and it is brilliant! So quiet as well! Very impressed with it in low light! Will be coming out in the backpack more often!
Hi Ian. I am thoroughly enjoying the Mini 3 Pro with its RC Controller. Thanks for this review. Wonderful compilation of videos to conclude. I am always looking forward to your next video. Cheers from Wisconsin.
FAB video Ian. I agree with everything you say. I just love my DJI Mini 3 Pro, it has really improved my footage - I had the spark for many years :). Cheers and keep this great content coming!
Ian, great video as ever. I would like to echo what you said about the “change of use”. We recently took a 3 week vacation road trip through New England and Canada and the compactness and usability of the 3 Pro had me just using it like I would have my DSLR - in my backpack and taken out as required to capture shots during hikes etc. It cuts out a lot of the fuss and set up time. A great little package IMHO.
I should have my replacement Mini 3 Pro arriving tomorrow after the lens fogged up internally as seems to be happening to several. Hopefully I get one with good range like my old one
Totally agree 💯% I take my mini3Pro everywhere in the car as you just never know what’s around the corner and if you spot something that you think 🤔 it’s so easy to get out and put into the sky 😎
I have a link for my recommended micro SD cards in the notes of every video; you don't need a large size card in teh remote though; 16 or 32 Gb will do. Cheers.
Great review - Thank you. Quick question - I had a mavic 2 pro pre covid for property photography. One inch sensor was perfect. Had to sell it and rest of my kit. Thinking of getting back into it and I'm really attracted by the weight and lack of restrictions for the Mini pro 3. However 12mp is quite a drop down ( Although offers better file sizes for clients ! ) I'm wondering about your thoughts on the quality of the stills and the level of detail captured. Landscapes can't really demonstrate this so hoping you've shot something that might give an idea. Thanks in advance.
For property photography 12Mp would be plenty of resolution, especially as it's mostly going to be published online rather than printed in large size paper. The mini 2 or 3 will give great results. The Mini 3 will be better if you can stretch to it as it has the larger sensor. 👍🏻👍🏻
I just picked one up, the Fly More package and some Freewell filters. I’m always very sentimental with my trusty familiar stuff lol so having a hard time deciding if I really want to get rid of my Air 2 and keep this. It is slowly growing on me though. It has its own unique strengths to balance out the things I miss from my Air 2. Couple bigger and even some little things that bug me: no downward light so it dances all over if you take off in the dark, which got kinda hectic real quick and had to land. It is a lot more flutter-y and bounces around in the air more than my Air 2 which makes it looks like more of a toy than a “Pro” labeled drone. Also funny enough I miss the quick dual flashes of the Status Lights of the Air 2 vs the longer single on pulses of the Mini 3. Not to mention no rear signal lights on the Mini. The quick two pulse flashes look more serious and premium IMO. But, I can take the Mini to Canada to visit family and actually fly it there so that’s a huge plus and a big reason I bought it. Guess I’ll have to give it some more time and see.
Oh, the mini aquires satellites BLAZINGLY fast! One thing I always didn’t like about my Air 2 it took FOREVER just to lock onto 8 or 10 in about 3 or 4 min. The mini locks onto 15 in about 30 sec! It’s also very quick to get out and up in the air without having to fumble with the phone. But I still have to pair it anyways to have maps and download pics to my phone
I still love my mavic 2 pro and wonder if I'll notice the difference in picture quality if I use the mini 3 Pro. If it is noticeable I can see me still using the maviv.
Good one. The sensor is smaller, but the individual pixels are the same size as the Mavic 2 Pro and the Air2S. So you will only get 12Mp stills, but the quality will be very good. Video should be barely indistinguishable as the Mavic 2 Pro crops down (ie doesn't use the outer ring of sensors) when filming 4K.
I need to rationalise my photography kit as I've just got too much that I'm not using to the full - drones being one area. So the question is.... As a photographer, Is the sacrifice in image quality from the Mavic Pro 2 worth it for the extra flexibility? In which case I can get rid of my Mini 2 and Mavic 2 and feel a bit more futureproofed (and ohhhhhhhh didn't realise signal strength was reduced in the UK! That explains so much!) And the smart remote seems like a no brainer - half the battle with my drones is having to hook up to the phone!
The individual pixel size is the same size as the Air 2S and Mavic 2 Pro. You're just down to 12Mp instead of 20 Mp for stills. IMHO the best camera is the one you have on you... You can always have the Mini 3 Pro on you and fly almost anywhere....
Hi Ian, I am at the verge of weighing out mini3 pro or air2s as my first drone. I have also been watching a lot of videos and reviews about this and the air2s, somehow your thoughts and experiences kinda help me ease out and leaning me towards a mini3pro. thanks and nice video by the way. 👍
@@IaninLondon yes but mini 3 pro is really unstable in windy conditions. I won’t trust take it to higher mountains. Mini 3 pro is just good drone for family trips to park in good condition. So that’s mean you will be restricted to weather conditions and if you not lucky you won’t record anything so what’s point having such drone?
@@johns2260 that's not the case. I've flown the Mini 3 Pro off Beachy Head and up mountains inbthe Lake District in crazy rough winds and it coped fine. It's far more stable than the Mini 2.
@@IaninLondon i had mavic pro, all tougher did over 300 km so I’m quite experienced drone pilot, mavic pro was over 700 gram drone and sometimes even this dron struggled in higher altitude. But if drone fly away you just loose your drone. This could happen even in potentially safe weather conditions.I think is depending of your expectation. Is you need more durable drone than air2s is an option, if you need holiday drone, where you fly little bie to get cool beach shoots, mini 3 pro will be good option.
@@johns2260 As said, that's not the case. I've done extensive wind tests with the Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Mini 1, 2 & 3, Mavic Air, Air 2 and Air 2S. The Mini 1 was very poor in strong wind, the Mini 2 better, But the 3 Pro is as good as the Air 2 S and better than the Mavic Pro. Weight is only part of the story. The power to weight ratio and max top speed has much to do with it. The Mini 3 Pro has become my default drone in all circumstances, up mountains and off cliffs. With the extra freedom to fly with its sub 250 GM weight, it's easily the best all rounder and will not blow away.....
Thanks for your content! I also take my mini 3 pro drones with me everywhere I go as I do with my cameras. I have noticed that a set of fully charged batteries in my kits might only have about 58% charge remaining if left unused for about two weeks. What is your experience with the batteries? I have two drones and four (4) of the 249g extra light batteries and the three (3) battery charger. I store the batteries in the drones or charger to minimize space in my kits. Should I store the batteries on their own?
Almost all DJI batteries auto discharge after a few days, down to around 60% after 2 weeks; this is to help protect them. You do have to plan your flights and charge them up the day beforehand; of course you can always use a USB power bank for when you're on the road, or your car's phone USB phone charger.
With my Mini 2, Air 2 and Air 2s, 3 miles out flying 10 feet above a river bed with loads of trees NO PROBLEM. I have not flown my Mini 3 pro yet. I just wonder what the problem is with the Mini 3 pro as far as range goes.
The issue is more when you are situated amongst trees and it flies off, with trees partially blocking your line of sight. And whether you're in the US or elsewhere, where we get CE lower power...
Have DJI released a firmware update to eradicate the 30064 error code? We've got a brand new mini 3 paperweight that hasn't been up in the air yet....😩
I flew mine at Morecambe beach on Sunday, and the only person that noticed it was a teenage lad who as it turns out flies the mini 2 nobody else took any notice. Whatsoever
I’m getting this drone before I come back to Europe and it’s refreshing to know that I will be able to fly it around without any issues, thank you so much for the information
I want to argue with you and start a discussion….. but I can’t find anything to disagree with 😊…. The only thing that I would add, is that if you have an A2 C of C you can attach landing gear and nav lights. Which improve safety, and visual range. And still fly almost anywhere legally.
got really excited as i was going to buy the mavic 3 classic until i found out about all the new laws that are going on. and also having to the the a2cofc 😩
I actually loved the Mini 3 Pro but felt that Air 2S has more better functionality when comes to sensor size, More weight means more wind resistance, better logs and obstacle avoidance
More weight doesn't necessarily mean better wind resistance, otherwise the Autel Evo ll Pro would have been amazing in strong wind but it was the worst.... Fair points on rest tho 👍🏻. Air 2s has definite pros and cons over the Mini 3 👍🏻
I love the mini 3, you can take it anywhere and people hardly even notice it, my other drones are gathering dust. As for the RC pro, I bought one second hand for a good price, though I agree still an expensive remote, but it has a few advantages over the mini 3 pro remote when flying the mini 3…Hdmi port allows DJI goggles, or a feed to a Feelworld monitor, FCC hack available giving really good distance, even more with cheap little antenna signal boosters. Much better nit level for bright sunlight. Always enjoy your videos, keep them coming.
The RC Pro now works with the Mini 3 Pro apparently, so if you have one can take take your Mavic 3 Cine and your Mini 3 Pro out in your backpack for the best all worlds, not tried it yet, but will be. Totally agree with your assessment if you’re travelling light there is nothing better.
I've waited 10 years. got mine a month ago. amazing bit of teck. Ive got a mikrokopter from early days. Good but complicated. mini 3. is where it's at and going to be. well done DJI. nice video Ian. regards.
So true, it’s the perfect drone for hiking. I have only found one drawback of the Mini 3 over the Air 2: when there is wind, hand catching it can be much more sketchy.
Enjoy your videos Ian. Question: I use my Mavic Pro 2 for pe-programmed flights with waypoints using DJI Go 4 on my iPad. Could I do this with the Mini 3 Pro and is the software pre-loaded onto the new controller and updated via wifi in the usual way? Thank you!
No, waypoints are only available on the Mavic 3 at moment. Waypoints is only available in hyperlapse mode on the mini 3 Pro. They may upgrade things in the future....
I have one downside for this drone. In direct sunlight (1-2 hrs before sunset) the sun flare is massive and all over the place and really strong and ruins the shot or video. I come from dji mini 2 and mavic air 1 and both of these older drones never had this issue. Both of these older drones had significantly smaller and weaker sun flare effect so it never ruined my shot or videos. I am very very disappointed with this fact. I tried a second version of dji mini 3 and it had the same exact sun flare ruining everything. Would be nice if you could make a video on SUN FLARE AND DJIMINI 3.
Interesting. I actually love sun flares as I think they add a brilliant effect making the sunset more vivid. You might try removing the front lens (as if you were fitting an ND filter) to see if one less piece of glass helps......
Every DJI Mini drone outperforms expectations for the price. I fly the Mini 2 and previously had the Mavic Mini. Both provide excellent video and photos for the price of a toy. Maybe I will one day get the Mini 3 pro but at present I'm in no rush. Enjoy what you have and if you don't have one you should get straight out to buy one.
4:45.....you mention signal strength flying in The US. Would the EU models revert to US Strength, if taken there? I thought you had to buy a US model for that!?
Hello Ian, liking your channel more and more, you give some very decent advice and guidance and clear and direct to it. Mine is on order, looking forward to getting it airborne, i’ve taken the plunge in part thanks to you and your reviews of this drone. Your videography is impressive btw. 👏
Thank you Ian, a good and honest review as usual. I have had the Mini 2 for over 15 months and always considered it a flying camera. So to test the capability of the camera I followed filmmaker Philip Bloom and placed the Mini 2 on a tripod and with only the camera switched on filmed flowers & plants in the garden from a distance of around 1 metre. Very impressed with the performance and detail of lens and sensor at this distance, and detail you will not see at 50 metres plus. Very low light and night flights apart, for the filming I do, the camera on the Mini 3 Pro would not give sufficient improvement to make the change cost effective. If the flying is important then that would be a different matter.
Hi Ian, hope you’re well, couldn’t agree more, literally just got back in from flying on Hayling where i live, wind gust today are 39-mph at 100-ft with no issues at all, obviously didn’t go to far or high, but like you said its about the shot, got what i needed without over committing the drone, still flying practically every day. Been flying the Matrice-300 lately for work,but it just doesn’t give you that same feeling as the Mini 3. 🧐.
I found the same thing as you did. I had the mini 2 with the air2S and I now use only the Mini 3 pro. The recent firmware updates have helped with the range issues to a great degree. I highly recommend the Mini 3 Pro....it is a great all around drone....and as you say....quiet.
Do you need a certificate to fly this with the extended life battery? I had a quick look online and it says that you need an EU licence but I thought the UK left the EU? Lol
I’ve been using two chamast power banks both 23000mah battery but ones 65 w which gives the charging case it’s 30w power for quicker charges on the go and the other one which is slimmer but still gives 20w charge. Really useful to plug in while walking between areas. I recommend both if you need 20w version is £20 and 65w is £31 👍
I ordered a dji mini 3 pro. It's on the way. Can't wait play. I wish I had ordered it before I left on vacation to El Salvador. Next year. In the meantime I'll probably take it to the Black Hills in South Dakota USA . Thanks for the awesome video.
I have the mini 3, I'm not disappointed. I don't fly it much because I normally have a vehicle close by so I reach for the air 2s (with Autel nano as a backup) but if I were to hike, travel or if weight was a concern there is no doubt that I would pack the mini 3 along with the Autel Nano +. The Autel Nano + is a backup in case I run into any DJI geofence issues. Did you set a record for the best ever volcano footage? That video was historic.
Great video. Every time I fly my mini 3 Pro I'm amazed by the quality of the video and photo's and also like you said the best camera is the one you have with you and this drone is so handy to take with you everywhere you go.
Well I just crashed mine and it is in for repair. The obstacle did not work in low light and the drone did not switch off when it hit the ground upside down deciding to spin on its back and break the gimbal bracket.
N1 controller is smaller and better to use your latest phone with a bigger screen, I had no problem with brightness etc and you can use the fcc patch with it ,mini3 is a Stealthy drone
No more nonsense about the gimbal cover being awkward I see. I use my Mini 3 everyday since it was released and my only complaint is how dodgy hand catching is and mostly I have no choice except hand catching. Already chopped my hand once. Have had the gimbal glitch on me twice too.
1. signal lights doesnt work while you recording. its a big problem by night. 2. no hdr mode in video like in air2. 3. very laggy dji rc - taking 48 mpix photo you must wait 5 sec!!!!!
Thanks Ian, I put a LOT of weight by your opinions and findings! Especially doing a long term review, as I've been sat waiting for the drone to 'settle in' to the market, especially after one of my friends had his Mini 3P mist up in the first week.
who needs a battery plus, i buy 5 normal batteries and when i use them dont go over the 150g weight so stuff your battery plus from the uk and eu yanks.
Trying to keep this objective and not a DJI Fanboy Lovefest 🤠. Also remember I will not ask you to text me on Telegram or anything else. The scammers are out in force altho I'm auto blocking most of their comments. Cheers! Ian
Great vid. I’ve had 6 different drones over the years and this is the one I’ve used the most due to it’s convenience. Convenience is king especially when the quality is as good as this.
Just found this channel after looking for a UK based one. Beginner with cheap drone, however great to hear advice with no fluff, as I look to upgrade. Cheers. Subscribed.
Great stuff 🤠👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Still can’t allow myself to give up my Mini 2 due to the cost. Maybe one day…… but I love my mini2 and try and get it flying but with winter coming - and that means a lot of rain here in Manchester- probably just as well. Thanks for the ongoing reviews Ian. Always helpful and useful photo tips too.
Yes, TBH it's a tough call if you already have the Mini 2.... Very close 👍🏻👍🏻
no good reason to upgrade to 3 if you have the 2
Haven't taken the plunge getting this yet but this video may well have tipped me over. This is going to be so useful when out filming my YT content. Didn't know about the wind speed rating being the same as the Air 2S either. Great stuff Ian..as always.
Cheers Glyn! I was almost going to tag you on this one 😉😉
I remember how I had discussions with film production companies. We were convinced that in one to two years you won't need a €15,000 drone, DJI drones and other competitors will develop so well that you can almost achieve better results with the new generation. Especially when working on a volcano or something similar, you fly more relaxed with a €2,500 drone than with a 15,000 € part.
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First drone brought and waiting arrival of mini 3 non pro. Reason: just want to take photos in a different perspective. Don't need fancy stuff. Maybe see what video is like. Like the low light f1.7 for sunset as best time to shoot.
Great review. I used to have the mavic 2 pro which I sold it and now I'm enjoying this fantastic mini 3 pro. No regrets.
I'm loving my Mini 3 Pro I flew of the cliffs at Beachy head a few weeks ago I don't think I would have been brave enough with my Mini 2. Thanks for all your advice and hints and tips they have been a great help to me.👍👍
Thanks Karen. Yep, brilliant machine.
Thanks for another great video Ian. I’m still using the mini 1 and loving it to be fair. Looking at up grading next year and your info is invaluable in deciding what to go for.
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Looking at picking one of these up as my first drone, been watching a lot of videos and reading up and seems to be the popular choice
Good choice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Another great video thanks Ian
Thanks gonna upgrade from the air to this🙂
Totally agree Ian I guess DJI will use the Mini 3 Pro and the RC remote as a tester for their next Drone the Mini 4 Pro? some fantastic cinematography shots Ian as well.
Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Good to hear your review here Ian as I have just received mine having ordered on the basis of (predominantly) your videos. Just getting to grips with it but it is an amazing aircraft and imaging platform. Thank you!
You'll have great fun with it! 🤠
Great video. I have the mini 2 and the air 2s and very happy with them both. I love the features but at this time I can’t see doing an upgrade to the Mini 3 pro. I do use the mini 2 a lot more than the Air 2 s so I know I would do it with mini 3 also. Time will tell.
Another great video Ian. You’ve convinced me to jump in and buy one, thank you.
Hi Ian, I have the Mini 3 Pro and it is brilliant! So quiet as well! Very impressed with it in low light! Will be coming out in the backpack more often!
Hi Ian. I am thoroughly enjoying the Mini 3 Pro with its RC Controller. Thanks for this review. Wonderful compilation of videos to conclude. I am always looking forward to your next video. Cheers from Wisconsin.
Thanks George! 🤠👍🏻
FAB video Ian. I agree with everything you say. I just love my DJI Mini 3 Pro, it has really improved my footage - I had the spark for many years :). Cheers and keep this great content coming!
Thabks Wade 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the great video Ian. The Mini 3 Rocks!
Ian, great video as ever. I would like to echo what you said about the “change of use”. We recently took a 3 week vacation road trip through New England and Canada and the compactness and usability of the 3 Pro had me just using it like I would have my DSLR - in my backpack and taken out as required to capture shots during hikes etc. It cuts out a lot of the fuss and set up time. A great little package IMHO.
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I should have my replacement Mini 3 Pro arriving tomorrow after the lens fogged up internally as seems to be happening to several. Hopefully I get one with good range like my old one
That happens to my Mini2 when I fly too high. You must be flying too high.☝️I won't tell anyone.😂
@@jimig399 I was only at 80 or so m it is a known fault with mini 3
Totally agree 💯% I take my mini3Pro everywhere in the car as you just never know what’s around the corner and if you spot something that you think 🤔 it’s so easy to get out and put into the sky 😎
Hi,Ian have enjoyed your vids for a while now, enjoyed the death of mini 3 in volcano,think I'm going to order one this month, 😀
Mark
Plus batteries really make this drone
Hi Ian. Great video as always. What SD card will be a good choice for the Mini 3 Pro RC controller if you can recommend any please?
I have a link for my recommended micro SD cards in the notes of every video; you don't need a large size card in teh remote though; 16 or 32 Gb will do. Cheers.
Great review - Thank you. Quick question - I had a mavic 2 pro pre covid for property photography. One inch sensor was perfect. Had to sell it and rest of my kit. Thinking of getting back into it and I'm really attracted by the weight and lack of restrictions for the Mini pro 3. However 12mp is quite a drop down ( Although offers better file sizes for clients ! ) I'm wondering about your thoughts on the quality of the stills and the level of detail captured. Landscapes can't really demonstrate this so hoping you've shot something that might give an idea. Thanks in advance.
For property photography 12Mp would be plenty of resolution, especially as it's mostly going to be published online rather than printed in large size paper. The mini 2 or 3 will give great results. The Mini 3 will be better if you can stretch to it as it has the larger sensor. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@IaninLondon Thanks Ian - Mini 3 seems a little to good to be true, but I'm not going to waste the opportunities it's presenting.
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I just picked one up, the Fly More package and some Freewell filters.
I’m always very sentimental with my trusty familiar stuff lol so having a hard time deciding if I really want to get rid of my Air 2 and keep this. It is slowly growing on me though. It has its own unique strengths to balance out the things I miss from my Air 2.
Couple bigger and even some little things that bug me: no downward light so it dances all over if you take off in the dark, which got kinda hectic real quick and had to land. It is a lot more flutter-y and bounces around in the air more than my Air 2 which makes it looks like more of a toy than a “Pro” labeled drone. Also funny enough I miss the quick dual flashes of the Status Lights of the Air 2 vs the longer single on pulses of the Mini 3. Not to mention no rear signal lights on the Mini. The quick two pulse flashes look more serious and premium IMO.
But, I can take the Mini to Canada to visit family and actually fly it there so that’s a huge plus and a big reason I bought it. Guess I’ll have to give it some more time and see.
Oh, the mini aquires satellites BLAZINGLY fast! One thing I always didn’t like about my Air 2 it took FOREVER just to lock onto 8 or 10 in about 3 or 4 min. The mini locks onto 15 in about 30 sec!
It’s also very quick to get out and up in the air without having to fumble with the phone. But I still have to pair it anyways to have maps and download pics to my phone
I still love my mavic 2 pro and wonder if I'll notice the difference in picture quality if I use the mini 3 Pro. If it is noticeable I can see me still using the maviv.
Good one. The sensor is smaller, but the individual pixels are the same size as the Mavic 2 Pro and the Air2S. So you will only get 12Mp stills, but the quality will be very good. Video should be barely indistinguishable as the Mavic 2 Pro crops down (ie doesn't use the outer ring of sensors) when filming 4K.
I need to rationalise my photography kit as I've just got too much that I'm not using to the full - drones being one area. So the question is.... As a photographer, Is the sacrifice in image quality from the Mavic Pro 2 worth it for the extra flexibility? In which case I can get rid of my Mini 2 and Mavic 2 and feel a bit more futureproofed (and ohhhhhhhh didn't realise signal strength was reduced in the UK! That explains so much!) And the smart remote seems like a no brainer - half the battle with my drones is having to hook up to the phone!
The individual pixel size is the same size as the Air 2S and Mavic 2 Pro. You're just down to 12Mp instead of 20 Mp for stills. IMHO the best camera is the one you have on you... You can always have the Mini 3 Pro on you and fly almost anywhere....
Thanks Ian great review. Think I’ll be digging into my wallet soon and getting one
Make sure it's the RC model with screen 🤠👍🏻
Excellent
Just picked this up and am looking forward to taking it hiking. Do the bags come with the drone or were they purchased separately?
You have to buy them separately but it's absolutely perfect for hiking....
@@IaninLondon Thanks! I'm looking at the Mini 2 bags on Heliguy. Do you know if the controller will fit in a separate bag?
If the drone fits, the control will fit in the same sized bag 👍🏻
I’m wey happy with my mini3
Where did you buy the bags that you put the drone and the controller in when putting it in your backpack. Thanks
Search aircraft sleeve on the DJI store. m.dji.com/uk/product/mavic-air-2-aircraft-sleeve
If I am budget conscious, is mini 2 good enough for me a beginner?
Absolutely! It's good enough for your main drone and will let you fly in loads more places with more freedom
@@IaninLondon thanks! I am really look forward to fly one.
Hi Ian, I am at the verge of weighing out mini3 pro or air2s as my first drone. I have also been watching a lot of videos and reviews about this and the air2s, somehow your thoughts and experiences kinda help me ease out and leaning me towards a mini3pro. thanks and nice video by the way. 👍
It's all about where you think you'll be flying and whether you need the sub 250gm freedoms 👍🏻
@@IaninLondon yes but mini 3 pro is really unstable in windy conditions. I won’t trust take it to higher mountains. Mini 3 pro is just good drone for family trips to park in good condition. So that’s mean you will be restricted to weather conditions and if you not lucky you won’t record anything so what’s point having such drone?
@@johns2260 that's not the case. I've flown the Mini 3 Pro off Beachy Head and up mountains inbthe Lake District in crazy rough winds and it coped fine. It's far more stable than the Mini 2.
@@IaninLondon i had mavic pro, all tougher did over 300 km so I’m quite experienced drone pilot, mavic pro was over 700 gram drone and sometimes even this dron struggled in higher altitude. But if drone fly away you just loose your drone. This could happen even in potentially safe weather conditions.I think is depending of your expectation. Is you need more durable drone than air2s is an option, if you need holiday drone, where you fly little bie to get cool beach shoots, mini 3 pro will be good option.
@@johns2260 As said, that's not the case. I've done extensive wind tests with the Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Mini 1, 2 & 3, Mavic Air, Air 2 and Air 2S. The Mini 1 was very poor in strong wind, the Mini 2 better, But the 3 Pro is as good as the Air 2 S and better than the Mavic Pro. Weight is only part of the story. The power to weight ratio and max top speed has much to do with it. The Mini 3 Pro has become my default drone in all circumstances, up mountains and off cliffs. With the extra freedom to fly with its sub 250 GM weight, it's easily the best all rounder and will not blow away.....
Thanks for your content! I also take my mini 3 pro drones with me everywhere I go as I do with my cameras. I have noticed that a set of fully charged batteries in my kits might only have about 58% charge remaining if left unused for about two weeks. What is your experience with the batteries? I have two drones and four (4) of the 249g extra light batteries and the three (3) battery charger. I store the batteries in the drones or charger to minimize space in my kits. Should I store the batteries on their own?
Almost all DJI batteries auto discharge after a few days, down to around 60% after 2 weeks; this is to help protect them. You do have to plan your flights and charge them up the day beforehand; of course you can always use a USB power bank for when you're on the road, or your car's phone USB phone charger.
Ian, which country do you register for to fly in Europe?
The first one you enter..... 👍🏻
compared to the Mini 2 it just didn't add enough to justify the 2x price increase imho
I'm waiting for the Mini 3 "non pro"
Very fair point 👍🏻
is the mini3 bag the same like from air2s bag?
Similar. Slightly smaller.
Mini 3 top dei
With my Mini 2, Air 2 and Air 2s, 3 miles out flying 10 feet above a river bed with loads of trees NO PROBLEM. I have not flown my Mini 3 pro yet. I just wonder what the problem is with the Mini 3 pro as far as range goes.
The issue is more when you are situated amongst trees and it flies off, with trees partially blocking your line of sight. And whether you're in the US or elsewhere, where we get CE lower power...
@@IaninLondon It's too bad about CE. That seems a little controlling to me and has nothing to do with safety.
Have DJI released a firmware update to eradicate the 30064 error code?
We've got a brand new mini 3 paperweight that hasn't been up in the air yet....😩
This may be an issue with your unit. This isn't widespread but have a read of this:. forum.dji.com/thread-273265-1-1.html
Uhhh, you should know waves actually do bend around objects.
Yeah, although not much diffraction if light waves happening in a few hundred metres..... 😉
I flew mine at Morecambe beach on Sunday, and the only person that noticed it was a teenage lad who as it turns out flies the mini 2 nobody else took any notice. Whatsoever
I thought it took 48 megapixels stills?
It's a 12 Mp sensor with a Quad Bayer overlay. So yes, it offers 48 Mp option but it's generated from a 12 Mp sensor.....
@@IaninLondon Thanks mate
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT - no flathing around - just the facts.
I’m getting this drone before I come back to Europe and it’s refreshing to know that I will be able to fly it around without any issues, thank you so much for the information
Best drone purchase I've ever made. Trouble is, my poor old Phantom 4 Pro is now sitting collecting dust
I fly for the moment and to chase baboons, I want goggles for this drone
I want to argue with you and start a discussion….. but I can’t find anything to disagree with 😊…. The only thing that I would add, is that if you have an A2 C of C you can attach landing gear and nav lights. Which improve safety, and visual range. And still fly almost anywhere legally.
got really excited as i was going to buy the mavic 3 classic until i found out about all the new laws that are going on. and also having to the the a2cofc 😩
I actually loved the Mini 3 Pro but felt that Air 2S has more better functionality when comes to sensor size, More weight means more wind resistance, better logs and obstacle avoidance
More weight doesn't necessarily mean better wind resistance, otherwise the Autel Evo ll Pro would have been amazing in strong wind but it was the worst.... Fair points on rest tho 👍🏻. Air 2s has definite pros and cons over the Mini 3 👍🏻
@@IaninLondon definitely mate! Your opinions and advises matter for me ✨
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I live in a class D zone, drone was locked. Had to go to a class and upload my certificate to unlock. Muncie Indiana
I would pick mavic 3 if not this silly restriction but for now , Mini 3pro best drone ;-)
Definitely took it to the limit in the end right into the volcano 😮
Keep it up !!
I love the mini 3, you can take it anywhere and people hardly even notice it, my other drones are gathering dust. As for the RC pro, I bought one second hand for a good price, though I agree still an expensive remote, but it has a few advantages over the mini 3 pro remote when flying the mini 3…Hdmi port allows DJI goggles, or a feed to a Feelworld monitor, FCC hack available giving really good distance, even more with cheap little antenna signal boosters. Much better nit level for bright sunlight.
Always enjoy your videos, keep them coming.
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Brilliant mate
The RC Pro now works with the Mini 3 Pro apparently, so if you have one can take take your Mavic 3 Cine and your Mini 3 Pro out in your backpack for the best all worlds, not tried it yet, but will be. Totally agree with your assessment if you’re travelling light there is nothing better.
I've waited 10 years. got mine a month ago. amazing bit of teck. Ive got a mikrokopter from early days. Good but complicated. mini 3. is where it's at and going to be. well done DJI.
nice video Ian. regards.
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So true, it’s the perfect drone for hiking.
I have only found one drawback of the Mini 3 over the Air 2: when there is wind, hand catching it can be much more sketchy.
Very true 🤣
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Enjoy your videos Ian. Question: I use my Mavic Pro 2 for pe-programmed flights with waypoints using DJI Go 4 on my iPad. Could I do this with the Mini 3 Pro and is the software pre-loaded onto the new controller and updated via wifi in the usual way? Thank you!
No, waypoints are only available on the Mavic 3 at moment. Waypoints is only available in hyperlapse mode on the mini 3 Pro. They may upgrade things in the future....
I have one downside for this drone. In direct sunlight (1-2 hrs before sunset) the sun flare is massive and all over the place and really strong and ruins the shot or video. I come from dji mini 2 and mavic air 1 and both of these older drones never had this issue. Both of these older drones had significantly smaller and weaker sun flare effect so it never ruined my shot or videos. I am very very disappointed with this fact. I tried a second version of dji mini 3 and it had the same exact sun flare ruining everything. Would be nice if you could make a video on SUN FLARE AND DJIMINI 3.
Interesting. I actually love sun flares as I think they add a brilliant effect making the sunset more vivid. You might try removing the front lens (as if you were fitting an ND filter) to see if one less piece of glass helps......
Thanks Ian. Love my Mini 3, but find the focusing (manual or AF) a bit hit and miss compared to the Mini 2. Anybody else having issues?
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Every DJI Mini drone outperforms expectations for the price. I fly the Mini 2 and previously had the Mavic Mini. Both provide excellent video and photos for the price of a toy. Maybe I will one day get the Mini 3 pro but at present I'm in no rush. Enjoy what you have and if you don't have one you should get straight out to buy one.
4:45.....you mention signal strength flying in The US. Would the EU models revert to US Strength, if taken there? I thought you had to buy a US model for that!?
All models are the same; they reduce power when in a CE mode country...👍🏻
@@IaninLondon thanks for that clarification!!
Hello Ian, liking your channel more and more, you give some very decent advice and guidance and clear and direct to it. Mine is on order, looking forward to getting it airborne, i’ve taken the plunge in part thanks to you and your reviews of this drone. Your videography is impressive btw. 👏
Thanks for the good words! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Ian, the little bags look useful!! Any chance of a link please? Many thanks.
Search aircraft sleeve on the DJI store. m.dji.com/uk/product/mavic-air-2-aircraft-sleeve
If the SDK was out, then it would be perfect.
Thank you Ian, a good and honest review as usual. I have had the Mini 2 for over 15 months and always considered it a flying camera. So to test the capability of the camera I followed filmmaker Philip Bloom and placed the Mini 2 on a tripod and with only the camera switched on filmed flowers & plants in the garden from a distance of around 1 metre. Very impressed with the performance and detail of lens and sensor at this distance, and detail you will not see at 50 metres plus. Very low light and night flights apart, for the filming I do, the camera on the Mini 3 Pro would not give sufficient improvement to make the change cost effective. If the flying is important then that would be a different matter.
Hi Ian, hope you’re well, couldn’t agree more, literally just got back in from flying on Hayling where i live, wind gust today are 39-mph at 100-ft with no issues at all, obviously didn’t go to far or high, but like you said its about the shot, got what i needed without over committing the drone, still flying practically every day. Been flying the Matrice-300 lately for work,but it just doesn’t give you that same feeling as the Mini 3. 🧐.
Matrice then the Mini 3! 🤣🤣. Just a little difference 🤠
Typical Networkrail, they think bigger is better😏
100% everything i need for sure as an occasional flyer for work and for youtube its brilliant
I found the same thing as you did. I had the mini 2 with the air2S and I now use only the Mini 3 pro. The recent firmware updates have helped with the range issues to a great degree. I highly recommend the Mini 3 Pro....it is a great all around drone....and as you say....quiet.
Do you need a certificate to fly this with the extended life battery? I had a quick look online and it says that you need an EU licence but I thought the UK left the EU? Lol
I’ve been using two chamast power banks both 23000mah battery but ones 65 w which gives the charging case it’s 30w power for quicker charges on the go and the other one which is slimmer but still gives 20w charge. Really useful to plug in while walking between areas.
I recommend both if you need 20w version is £20 and 65w is £31 👍
I ordered a dji mini 3 pro. It's on the way. Can't wait play. I wish I had ordered it before I left on vacation to El Salvador. Next year. In the meantime I'll probably take it to the Black Hills in South Dakota USA . Thanks for the awesome video.
I have the mini 3, I'm not disappointed. I don't fly it much because I normally have a vehicle close by so I reach for the air 2s (with Autel nano as a backup) but if I were to hike, travel or if weight was a concern there is no doubt that I would pack the mini 3 along with the Autel Nano +. The Autel Nano + is a backup in case I run into any DJI geofence issues.
Did you set a record for the best ever volcano footage? That video was historic.
Last year I got some great footage of the eruption; this year was a bit crazy with the drone melting..
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Great video. Every time I fly my mini 3 Pro I'm amazed by the quality of the video and photo's and also like you said the best camera is the one you have with you and this drone is so handy to take with you everywhere you go.
DJI Ian.. there's no G 🤪
True.... And this is a surprisingly widespread pronunciation error people make 🤠
The biggest reason I like my Mini 3 pro is that it's so quiet 🤫 no other drone it as quiet as the Mini 3 pro.
Hey Ian, does mini3 have the approx. 40mm focal length mode, like the Mavic 2 Pro HQ mode ? I use that on 99% of my flights and I love it. Thanks !
24mm. www.dji.com/mt/mobile/mini-3-pro/specs
Thanks Ian, very helpful mate. I ordered my Mini 3 Pro yesterday and it arrives today. 👍🏼
Great video, You've made my mind up I'm definitely get one. Thanks.
Well I just crashed mine and it is in for repair. The obstacle did not work in low light and the drone did not switch off when it hit the ground upside down deciding to spin on its back and break the gimbal bracket.
Low light will kill the obstacle avoidance 🫤
N1 controller is smaller and better to use your latest phone with a bigger screen, I had no problem with brightness etc and you can use the fcc patch with it ,mini3 is a Stealthy drone
I use my mini 3 pro for real estate - I don’t know how I did it before now 😂
Fabulous review of this drone Ian!
No more nonsense about the gimbal cover being awkward I see. I use my Mini 3 everyday since it was released and my only complaint is how dodgy hand catching is and mostly I have no choice except hand catching. Already chopped my hand once. Have had the gimbal glitch on me twice too.
The gimbal cover is still awkward at times, but so has every DJI drone been so.... Hand catching is not a good move in wind 😉
1. signal lights doesnt work while you recording. its a big problem by night. 2. no hdr mode in video like in air2. 3. very laggy dji rc - taking 48 mpix photo you must wait 5 sec!!!!!
Review as come at a great time, That’s me ready to buy 😊
Great review Ian, black friday is tomorrow, I may be buying a mini e pro, dji remote, fly more package. Thanks for the incouragement!!
Spot on Ian it's Fantastic bit of Kit
Thanks Ian, I put a LOT of weight by your opinions and findings! Especially doing a long term review, as I've been sat waiting for the drone to 'settle in' to the market, especially after one of my friends had his Mini 3P mist up in the first week.
I've heard of that happening a couple of times, but it's not happened to me. It's not a common issue though 👍🏻
thanks for riview
Another great video Ian :-)
Great video have got one my self Ian i I love it
who needs a battery plus, i buy 5 normal batteries and when i use them dont go over the 150g weight so stuff your battery plus from the uk and eu yanks.