DJI is adding the newly announced DJI Mini 3 to its ever-expanding family of drones. Mini 3 is the non-pro version of the Mini 3 Pro released last May and positions itself to be an even more affordable point of entry into drone photography. The new model means the Mini Series now exists in four versions: Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2, Mini SE, and now Mini 3.
DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC Remote
Product Highlights:
- Up to 4K30 Video & 12MP Stills
- Rotating Gimbal for Vertical Shooting
- Up to 38 Minutes of Flight Time
- Up to 6.2-Mile Range with OcuSync
- 8.8 oz Lightweight & Foldable Design
- Withstands Up to 24 mph Winds
- Up to 36 mph Flight Speed
- Intelligent Flight & Panorama Modes
- Automatic Takeoff/Hover & Return to Home
The DJI Mini 3 is very similar to the Pro version, which was already one of our favorite drones to use—so much so that we named it our favorite Mini drone of 2022. They share an identical chassis that still clocks in at 249 grams. The Mini 3’s camera is equipped with the same 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology. The camera’s f/1.7 aperture and larger 2.4μm 4-in-1 pixels record clear details and present exceptional imagery, even in low-light scenarios.
The primary difference is that the Mini 3 drops the front-facing obstacle sensors featured on its older sibling. Additionally, it has a shorter range of 10km because it utilizes OcuSync 2, not 3. DJI Mini 3 comes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to provide a max flight time of up to 38 minutes—7 minutes longer than the Mini 2. By contrast, the Mini 3 Pro has a 12km range and 34-minute max flight time.
