I just bought a Mini 2 to replace a Mavic Mini. Why NOT the Mini 3? 1. Price - with the sale going on, the Mini 2 with Fly More is $509. The Mini 3 is $718. That's over 40% more. 2. Very similar specs. 3. The non-DJI apps, Dronelink and Litchi, are available for the Mini 2 and not the Mini 3. That's right. There are options to DJI FLY app. Dronelink and Litchi allow Waypoints, Follow, Orbit, Pano, Focus, and Track. These programs provide functions available only on the larger drones. For example, I can fly in a straight line and keep the camera focused on my POI. Try doing that freehand. I have used these programs for years without any failure. I find Litchi slightly better in the interface area. There's plenty on comparisons on RUclips. Each cost $25 OTC. I hope this information informs your decision.
Also Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro have condensation build up behind the lens. FOGGING due to bad quality control & poorly fitted seals. Not an issue with the Mini 2. Cheers!
seems also that the mini 3 still can't be jailbroken as opposed to the mini 2. Could be used for bypassing the 500m limit, not necessarily to go higher than 500m above ground, but simply to climb up a hill while staying compliant...
The 3 is nice but the 2 still does all I need and the limitations are acceptable. Another reason to keep is that I bought all the DJI extended warranty options when I bought my 2. It's paid for. Moving to a 3 would mean buying more warranties and more cost, when I could just fly the one I have. And yet another reason is that I finally have my equipped the way I want with anti-collision lighting and landing leg extensions. It took a while to get to this state and I am happy with it.
Same dude I don’t use my mini 2 enough to justify an upgrade yet. It does everything I need it to. I really don’t need obstacle avoidance. Not having it makes me a better and more careful pilot
Thanks for the review. Even though I might have made the same decision had I seen this, I do see features I like. I bought the Mini 2 though, for my son, with the fly more combo, and directly from DJI which I prefer (perhaps naively) due to having the warranty directly with them, and my past experience dealing with DJI. For the fly more, 2 year warranty, the total was 633.00 - not sure you want me to list that here, but it's just a fact. These prices are dropping all the time anyway with the new models coming out. I would have loved the extra flight time of the Mavic 3 but the weight issue was something I was worried about. My son is a long distance truck driver always talking about the new places that he is seeing across the USA, and he loves pictures - so this was, I hope, the perfect gift. I will counsel him on flying rules, hobby or otherwise, and make sure he picks up the software for alerting him about where he intends to fly. Sorry for the long post. I do appreciate your knowledge and assistance. Hope the holidays will be kind to you and your loved ones.
If you have a mini 2 then upgrade to the mini 3 PRO. Skip the mini 3. The mini 3 is basically a mini 2 with a better camera. It doesn’t give you enough more to justify upgrading. The PRO represents the real upgrade. It gives you so much more…most importantly OA and tracking. Also camera can do so much more.
In a way the mini 2 is currently superior to the mini 3 in that you can get subject tracking if you use the Litchi app - whereas you can't for the mini 3 until DJI release the SDK for the Devs.
Yeah, I like to use my old gs8 +, or iPad mini 6. My iPhone stays in my pocket, nice to have a dedicated device. That said I got suckered into the rc and mini 3 pro. I already have mini 2 and air 2s as well as mavic pro and mavic air which I don’t fly anymore
Thanks for this video. Bring the new Waypoint functionality to the Mini 3 - or release an SDK kit so Litchi and Maven can be brought to the Mini 3 - and I will buy !!! My Mini 2 is fine until then.
Looking to buy my first drone and it looks like Mini 3 might be the best choice to go with? The price difference here in Ireland for the fly more isn’t too much between the 2&3 either
I'm looking at some second hand options: 1. mini pro 3 with RC, 2 batteries and a case for $800. 2. Mavic air 2s fly more $850 3. Mini 2 Fly More Combo $450. 4. Mini 3 with rc n1$470 - which is the best value? Its going to be for a hobby and taking pictures/videos in nature.
First drone so Went with the mini 2, sams club had it for $379 with extra battery and charging hub. Compared to mini 3 for $559 base set. If I use enough I will upgrade, so far loving the mini 2.
There is no obstacle that they can add this, they can even easily add follow me mode to Mini 2. But, you know it is capitalism and they will serve these features on upper models.
@@cotyoran0652 DJI will never include tracking on a drone without obstacle avoidance. It is a liability issue. Hubsan, Fimi, mjx and Eachine hide out in China where they can't be sued so they can include tracking or follow me on everything they sell. DJI does business directly or through dealers from almost every country in the world. They can't afford to allow unintelligent people to use tracking without OA and crash their drones all over the place.
Will DJI come up with the Mini 4 pro in the future or is this the end of the series? What further upgrades can we look forward to in case they do launch the successor to the mini 3 pro?
I don't see the mini 3 as an upgrade to the mini 2. The mini 2 is a very capable drone and IF you were to upgrade then going to the pro version would be a true upgrade. I an guessing that DJI may cease producing the mini 2 now that the 3 has been released?? If not, then this is telling.
Hi there is there an option to lower the sharpness to zero or -2 ? from standard ? hope DJI Will implement just this one settings! like they did with mini3 pro after some time.. - because it's sadly too much post processing and digital sharpening (halos) to my eye it looks more like mini1 mini2 footage not true mini3 quality.
Great video! I received the Mini 2 for Christmas but decided to exchange it for the Mini 3. I've owned the Spark, and Phantom 3 Standard previously. Drone should arrive next week!
Only problem about me for Mini 2 is gimbal twitching in sports mode. Except this, it is perfect drone for its price. It gives me huge photo and video quality more than i expected from a small device. That gimbal problem can never be repaired by software because of its a mechanical design problem. Air 2 or 2S may be my upper drone when thinking these
If you fly sideways, so that the twitch direction will be on the left/right axis instead of the up/down one, the mini 2 gimbal has enough control authority to stay where you've put it, even in sport mode. Not a perfect workaround, of course, but useful at times. Hope it helps.
I have been getting into the world of drones for a while now and would like to buy one. What do you recommend (I am a complete beginner)? My budget isnt so high
A few weeks back i upgraded from the mini 2 to the air 2s and i’m happy i did. The air 2s is in a league of it’s own compared to the mini 2…the photo quality is amazing and feels like a tank buildwise.I won’t sell my mini 2,it will be my backup drone for places were i can’t fly the air 2s.I see myself upgrading the mini 2 for the mini 3 pro because you can shoot vertical with the camera,but for now my focus is on getting the best footage out of the air 2s.
After 2 years with the mini 2 I think I might as well wait for the mini 4 or whatever comes out next, other than vertical shooting... the mini 2 and 3 are not very different.
Costco has the Mini 3 with a 64GB Sandisk and ND filters for $299 but FB Marketplace has someone with a mini 2 Fly More combo (1 battery won't charge) asking $220. I already have two Mavic pros and an Air 3 fly more combo. I've been wanting to add a sub 250g and am torn which to go with. Thoughts?
Mini 2 for me. As much as I like Mini 3, there is no SDK yet. Typo at 2:23 The one on the right hand side is Mini 3 not Mini 2, I think the aperture is wrong as well.
@@FlytPath I think DJI is doing a big mistake and they don't care about their customers. The Mini 2 and the Air 2 are about two, two and a half years old drones they both use Occusinc so DJI could make them compatible with the new DJI RC controller and we could buy only that. But Nooooo they didn't!!! DJI comes out with a drone and bam 2 years later they don't support it anymore. UNACCEPTABLE!!!
Sadly I live in a controlled AirSpace area. This is a problem with DJI drones. Some how they think they are the Governing body instead of the FAA. Hence why I own ZERO DJI products.
While you push this mini 3 and say the upgrade remote means your phone gets a break, that's Not correct. Now the Phone will need to provide a data link to the UAS in order to get past the BS NFZ/Geofencing crap DJI loves. Autel still wins on this front.
Typo: Accidentally wrote Mini 2 on both sides when showing the Aperture. Info is correct, but the label on the right should be Mini 3.
You should pin
I just bought a Mini 2 to replace a Mavic Mini. Why NOT the Mini 3?
1. Price - with the sale going on, the Mini 2 with Fly More is $509. The Mini 3 is $718. That's over 40% more.
2. Very similar specs.
3. The non-DJI apps, Dronelink and Litchi, are available for the Mini 2 and not the Mini 3. That's right. There are options to DJI FLY app. Dronelink and Litchi allow Waypoints, Follow, Orbit, Pano, Focus, and Track. These programs provide functions available only on the larger drones. For example, I can fly in a straight line and keep the camera focused on my POI. Try doing that freehand. I have used these programs for years without any failure. I find Litchi slightly better in the interface area. There's plenty on comparisons on RUclips. Each cost $25 OTC.
I hope this information informs your decision.
I think now mini 3 series has unlocked SDK
Also Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro have condensation build up behind the lens. FOGGING due to bad quality control & poorly fitted seals.
Not an issue with the Mini 2.
Cheers!
seems also that the mini 3 still can't be jailbroken as opposed to the mini 2. Could be used for bypassing the 500m limit, not necessarily to go higher than 500m above ground, but simply to climb up a hill while staying compliant...
The 3 is nice but the 2 still does all I need and the limitations are acceptable. Another reason to keep is that I bought all the DJI extended warranty options when I bought my 2. It's paid for. Moving to a 3 would mean buying more warranties and more cost, when I could just fly the one I have. And yet another reason is that I finally have my equipped the way I want with anti-collision lighting and landing leg extensions. It took a while to get to this state and I am happy with it.
DJI/CCP will have You parted out.
Same dude I don’t use my mini 2 enough to justify an upgrade yet. It does everything I need it to. I really don’t need obstacle avoidance. Not having it makes me a better and more careful pilot
Thanks for the review. Even though I might have made the same decision had I seen this, I do see features I like. I bought the Mini 2 though, for my son, with the fly more combo, and directly from DJI which I prefer (perhaps naively) due to having the warranty directly with them, and my past experience dealing with DJI. For the fly more, 2 year warranty, the total was 633.00 - not sure you want me to list that here, but it's just a fact. These prices are dropping all the time anyway with the new models coming out. I would have loved the extra flight time of the Mavic 3 but the weight issue was something I was worried about. My son is a long distance truck driver always talking about the new places that he is seeing across the USA, and he loves pictures - so this was, I hope, the perfect gift. I will counsel him on flying rules, hobby or otherwise, and make sure he picks up the software for alerting him about where he intends to fly. Sorry for the long post. I do appreciate your knowledge and assistance. Hope the holidays will be kind to you and your loved ones.
If you have a mini 2 then upgrade to the mini 3 PRO. Skip the mini 3. The mini 3 is basically a mini 2 with a better camera. It doesn’t give you enough more to justify upgrading. The PRO represents the real upgrade. It gives you so much more…most importantly OA and tracking. Also camera can do so much more.
Agree
Mini 3 Pro much better upgrade 👌
In a way the mini 2 is currently superior to the mini 3 in that you can get subject tracking if you use the Litchi app - whereas you can't for the mini 3 until DJI release the SDK for the Devs.
yeah...and go mini 2 if you want to save money
But mini 3 is better for tiktok video? Because of vertical video
It's time to get off the fence and upgrade to the DJI 3. Great comparison and review. Thanks for sharing.
Hadn't seen a lot of people talk about the gimbal twitch, really useful pointer, probably sealed the deal on a 3 for me 🤓
You can use an old phone without sim, or buy a cheap one for using on the remote controller. So you can keep your actual phone in your pocket.
Small Tablet.
Yeah, I like to use my old gs8 +, or iPad mini 6. My iPhone stays in my pocket, nice to have a dedicated device. That said I got suckered into the rc and mini 3 pro. I already have mini 2 and air 2s as well as mavic pro and mavic air which I don’t fly anymore
It’s the new RC with the Mini 3 for me.
The RC controller is the reason I ordered a Mini 3 Pro as my first drone today... Can't wait....
More choices for us. I think the Mini 3 will suit me more. Thanks for the comparison!
For as infrequently as I use my Mini 2, I don't see a reason to upgrade. If I did, I would get the Mini 3 Pro.
Thanks for this video.
Bring the new Waypoint functionality to the Mini 3 - or release an SDK kit so Litchi and Maven can be brought to the Mini 3 - and I will buy !!! My Mini 2 is fine until then.
Looking to buy my first drone and it looks like Mini 3 might be the best choice to go with? The price difference here in Ireland for the fly more isn’t too much between the 2&3 either
Check out my recent video. It’s between the new mini 2 se and the mini 3.
I just bought the Mini 2 last month and I'm a little bit bummed out 😓 I didn't know DJI was releasing an entry level Mini 3. Dang it! LOL
That sucks, i just returned my 2 within the 14 day period, id reach out if you havent used it
I'm looking at some second hand options: 1. mini pro 3 with RC, 2 batteries and a case for $800. 2. Mavic air 2s fly more $850 3. Mini 2 Fly More Combo $450. 4. Mini 3 with rc n1$470 - which is the best value? Its going to be for a hobby and taking pictures/videos in nature.
First drone so Went with the mini 2, sams club had it for $379 with extra battery and charging hub. Compared to mini 3 for $559 base set. If I use enough I will upgrade, so far loving the mini 2.
Great choice
Thanks for the side by side. Glad I saved my cash and kept the mini 2. Maybe the mini 4 will tempt me. 😝
Still waiting for the day DJI makes the DJI RC compatible with the Mini 2. That would be a cool upgrade for those on a budget. Cool video 👍
There is no obstacle that they can add this, they can even easily add follow me mode to Mini 2. But, you know it is capitalism and they will serve these features on upper models.
@@cotyoran0652 DJI will never include tracking on a drone without obstacle avoidance. It is a liability issue. Hubsan, Fimi, mjx and Eachine hide out in China where they can't be sued so they can include tracking or follow me on everything they sell. DJI does business directly or through dealers from almost every country in the world. They can't afford to allow unintelligent people to use tracking without OA and crash their drones all over the place.
Will DJI come up with the Mini 4 pro in the future or is this the end of the series? What further upgrades can we look forward to in case they do launch the successor to the mini 3 pro?
The leaks are already out. Mini 4 Z, foldable with different design + the camera of Air2s 😃
Any idea when it would be released?
I don't see the mini 3 as an upgrade to the mini 2. The mini 2 is a very capable drone and IF you were to upgrade then going to the pro version would be a true upgrade. I an guessing that DJI may cease producing the mini 2 now that the 3 has been released?? If not, then this is telling.
Great Comparison Video. Thank You Aldryn.
My pleasure!
Hi there is there an option to lower the sharpness to zero or -2 ? from standard ? hope DJI Will implement just this one settings! like they did with mini3 pro after some time.. - because it's sadly too much post processing and digital sharpening (halos) to my eye it looks more like mini1 mini2 footage not true mini3 quality.
Great video! I received the Mini 2 for Christmas but decided to exchange it for the Mini 3. I've owned the Spark, and Phantom 3 Standard previously. Drone should arrive next week!
The mini 2 is compatible with the original smart controller which I use as well with the air 2s.
Only problem about me for Mini 2 is gimbal twitching in sports mode. Except this, it is perfect drone for its price. It gives me huge photo and video quality more than i expected from a small device. That gimbal problem can never be repaired by software because of its a mechanical design problem. Air 2 or 2S may be my upper drone when thinking these
If you fly sideways, so that the twitch direction will be on the left/right axis instead of the up/down one, the mini 2 gimbal has enough control authority to stay where you've put it, even in sport mode. Not a perfect workaround, of course, but useful at times. Hope it helps.
@@RobertMoser thanks..
As the RC now has O2 on board, isn't there now an opportunity for it to eventually control a Mini 2 or an Air 2?
These snakes won't allow this.
I have been getting into the world of drones for a while now and would like to buy one. What do you recommend (I am a complete beginner)?
My budget isnt so high
Mini 2 fly more is the most affordable bare minimum I would go.
A few weeks back i upgraded from the mini 2 to the air 2s and i’m happy i did. The air 2s is in a league of it’s own compared to the mini 2…the photo quality is amazing and feels like a tank buildwise.I won’t sell my mini 2,it will be my backup drone for places were i can’t fly the air 2s.I see myself upgrading the mini 2 for the mini 3 pro because you can shoot vertical with the camera,but for now my focus is on getting the best footage out of the air 2s.
Time to upgrade my Mini 2. I have a good feeling about the Mini 3. Excited to fly this mini drone.
Can you use the same filters for Mini 2 and Mini 3?
After 2 years with the mini 2 I think I might as well wait for the mini 4 or whatever comes out next, other than vertical shooting... the mini 2 and 3 are not very different.
Costco has the Mini 3 with a 64GB Sandisk and ND filters for $299 but FB Marketplace has someone with a mini 2 Fly More combo (1 battery won't charge) asking $220. I already have two Mavic pros and an Air 3 fly more combo. I've been wanting to add a sub 250g and am torn which to go with. Thoughts?
@@1empyre1life mini 3
I'm still getting high with my original Mini. But if I were to upgrade it would be to the Mini 3 pro or what comes after it. Greg
I just bought the mini 2 package from Costco this week. Do you think it would be smart to return it and get the mini 3?
SMART? Don't ask such a question and become smarter.
Did you still have mini 2 or returned?
Thank you!
I still like my Mavic Mini! 🙂
2:20 Why did you label both as DJI mini 2??? Isn’t the right one supposed to be DJI mini 3???
How does it comapre to Avata?
Who has better range
Just got the Mini SE for 180$
Not sure how imma feel about it.
Other then still super excited to try it
Mini 3 Pro seems to be prone to gimbal damage in a bad landing, due to gimbal sticking out further than the body.
All gimbals are prone to damage
I did enjoy the video and you made some very good points but there was never a clear answer on which one you would choose
I still fly the mini 1. It’s just fine.
I'm new to UAV. I guess I'll go to mini 3.
Mini 2 for me. As much as I like Mini 3, there is no SDK yet.
Typo at 2:23 The one on the right hand side is Mini 3 not Mini 2, I think the aperture is wrong as well.
Ya noted in description after upload. Mini 3 on the right not mini 2. Mini 3 has a wider aperture which is better.
What is better than mini 3 or the avata?
Mini 2 for me. God bless bro. 4d2d. Learn the hand digits.
What flys higher
How about a part time flyer upgrading from the original mini to the mini 3…..yes?
Go for the PRO. That’s a real upgrade.
Nice comparison. Hi there is a mistake at min 2:20 on the right side. 😉
Thanks. Ya typo was noted
should have compared the dynamic range and image quality
Watch my main review
DJI mini 2 se fly combo or mini 3?
3
Wish the Mini 3 had 4K 60 FPS like the Mini 3 Pro.
Same
Will that new remote work on the Mini 2?
Unfortunately no. That’s why it’s one of the upgrade differences. RC works with the mini 3 not mini 2.
@@FlytPath Thanks for that I appreciate it
@@FlytPath I think DJI is doing a big mistake and they don't care about their customers. The Mini 2 and the Air 2 are about two, two and a half years old drones they both use Occusinc so DJI could make them compatible with the new DJI RC controller and we could buy only that. But Nooooo they didn't!!! DJI comes out with a drone and bam 2 years later they don't support it anymore. UNACCEPTABLE!!!
I’ll wait for the mini 4. 😂😂😂
Why do dji bother with the lesser models???
Yay!
seen alot of typos on screen, little confusing
My dream 🥰
I want the Mini 2 with the new DJI RC come on DJI make it compatible with the Mini 2 and Air 2 (that i both own) they use as well Occusinc you know!!!
I would buy the Pro.
your graphic is wrong while showing the apertures. both say mini 2 - just a heaps up
Already noted in description
Sorry!!
Sadly I live in a controlled AirSpace area. This is a problem with DJI drones. Some how they think they are the Governing body instead of the FAA. Hence why I own ZERO DJI products.
Tough. Because they fly so damn well.
I argue that the flyer itself is MORE important then the camera. Although the tight gimbals are covered too
Good Sir
Support…!!!
If looking for hdr video only, is worth upgrading for me.
The mini 2 has the jerky gimbal issue in every flight mode
2:35 - 3:17 Deuch bag getting paid
Happy holidays
You forgot to mention the tracking
You mean the lack there of on both?
Please help me choose:
1. Mini 2 fly more combo
2. Mini 3 standard
Mini 3 pro
Mini 2 combo
Support
❤❤👍
Mini 2 is much more sturdy
While you push this mini 3 and say the upgrade remote means your phone gets a break, that's Not correct.
Now the Phone will need to provide a data link to the UAS in order to get past the BS NFZ/Geofencing crap DJI loves.
Autel still wins on this front.
Your embedded sponsor breaks are a troubling trend here on RUclips. It really sucks.
Thanks for your POV
mini 3 or mini 3 pro? i need help please
DJI MINI 3 OR MINI 3 PRO - Is the PRO for you?
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