DJI Mini 3 Pro Review
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the new mini high-end drone from DJI, the Mini drones have already earned a reputation for being some of the best drones you can get. DJI is a big producer in the drone market with some successful models, especially on sites such as Amazon. The DJI Mini 3 Pro offers 4K video quality with its 3-axis self-stabilizing gimbal for more smooth shots.
With its small compact foldable design and good-quality propellers and motors, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is easy to carry and fly, perfect for beginners just getting started or drone lovers who have been flying for years.
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But before we talk about its features, what comes in the box of the DJI Mini 3 Pro? Inside the box, we can find:
- DJI Mini 3 Pro drone
- Remote controller
- Intelligent flight battery
- Battery charger
- Spare propellers (pair)
- Gimbal protector
- Type-C cable
- Screwdriver
DJI Mini 3 Pro controller works well and it’s comfortable and easy to use with its dual handles and minimalistic square design, the remote is very responsive and makes controlling the drone easy. You are able to have your phone on the remote to see the drone’s view.
In this blog, we review the DJI Mini 3 Pro specifications, features, modes, camera, and an overall view of this drone to give you great helpful information about it.
Pros
≫ Foldable compact drone
≫ Can fly as far as 18km (11 miles)
≫ Good for beginners and experienced users
≫ Comes with a 4K camera
≫ Good flight stabilization
≫ Good flight time up to 34min
Cons
≫ A bit pricey
≫ Smart flight modes don’t have vertical video
Technical Specifications
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone can record up to 4K/60fps and take pictures up to 48MP. The Mini 3 uses a small gimbal for the camera which gives some nice stable videos with your drone camera. The Mini 3 Pro uses a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor which captures great image quality.
The camera on the drone can take pictures at 8064×6048 pixels and 3840×2160p video. It uses an 82° FOV lens with an aperture of f/1.7. The max video bitrate when recording in H.264/H.265 in 150 Mb/s.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro can fly as far as 18 km but with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, it can fly as far as 25 km. It can fly at a max altitude of 4000 m above sea level. The DJI Mini 3 Pro uses GPS + Galileo + BeiDou system to fly.
The Mini comes with a rechargeable 7.38 V 2453 mAh battery, the battery allows you to fly for up to 34 minutes when they’re charged. The drone can fly with temperatures up to -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F).
The Mini 3 Pro supports up to 512GB SD cards, it supports MicroSD SDXC or UHS-I cards, microSD cards are not suitable for recording Apple ProRes 422 HQ codec.
For the photo format, it uses a JPEG format or DNG for RAW, and as for the video format, it uses MP4/MOV (H.264 / H.265).
≫ Flying Time: 34 minutes
≫ Uses 2453 mAh batteries
≫ Operating Temperature: -10º to 40º Cº
≫ Weight: 249g (0.55 lbs)
≫ Dimensions: 18 × 9.7 × 7.7 cm
≫ Maximum flight distance: 18000m (59000ft)
≫ 3-Axis stabilization Motorized on 3 axes (tilt, rotate, turn)
≫ Image Resolution: 4:3: 8064×6048 (48 MP), 4032×3024 (12 MP)
≫ Video 4K: 3840×2160
≫ SD card up to 512GB
≫ Aperture: f/1.7
≫ Sensor: 1/1.3″ CMOS
≫ Max Speed: 16 m/s
≫ Max Wind Speed Resistance: 10.7 m/s (Level 5)
Video and Flight Stabilization
The Mini 3 Pro comes equipped with an adjustable 4K camera which will give you impressive-looking footage, the camera comes with 3-axis self-stabilizing gimbal technology, it will provide clear pictures and smooth videos and will keep the footage steady.
The image quality on the DJI Mini 3 Pro is pretty impressive, it offers natural colors and sharp clear images, the 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor provides dual native ISO and supports the direct output of HDR footage that retains more details in highlights and shadow.
The Mini 3 Pro also comes with Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS 4.0) detects objects in the aircraft’s flight path in real time. This allows DJI Mini 3 Pro to avoid obstacles, even in complicated environments.
The Mini 3 Pro is capable of Digital Zoom which allows you to get closer to your subject with 4x digital zoom. This lets you capture scenes without disturbing them and scout shots from afar.
Thanks to its D-Cinelike color mode, the Mini 3 Pro offers a more natural sky color gradation, retaining more detail to allow for greater flexibility in post-production.
Video resolutions:
- 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps
- 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps
- FHD 1080p: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps
Battery
As for the battery, the Mini 3 Pro comes with a rechargeable Pro intelligent flight 2453 mAh battery which you can charge with the USB Battery Charger, which can last about 34 minutes, it takes about 1 hour to charge the battery.
The battery is situated at the bottom inside, where there is a cover that gives access to the battery. You can also always buy separate batteries for it and change them whenever the first battery runs out.
The Mini 3 Pro drone comes with a single battery, if you plan on recording for a long time you can get a 2n battery so you can change them quickly and keep recording whenever the first one runs out.
Design
The Mini 3 Pro has an elegant modern design, it is well built with good quality plastics which feel pretty resistant, and it has a nice light-grey color. The Mini 3 Pro is capable of being folded to be carried easier.
Its design is the classic quadcopter look with 4 propellers similar to most DJI drones, it feels pretty tough and can resist up to 10.7 m/s (Level 5) of wind. If one of your propellers got damaged you could replace and switch them.
The dimensions of the DJI Mini 3 Pro when extended are 17 × 24.5 × 6.2 cm (6.7 x 9.6 x 2.4 in), when the drone is folded its size is 14.5 × 9 × 6 cm (5.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 in) and its weight is 249g (0.5 lbs).
The DJI Mini 3 Pro comes with tri-directional obstacle sensing, we can find multiple sensors on the Mini, multiple backward, and downward dual-vision sensors on the all-new aircraft design.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro comes with 4 replaceable propellers without any protection propellor guards, on the front we can see the camera on the gimbal holding it for stable videos.
Modes and Features
The DJI Mini 3 Pro comes with many modes and features to improve your flying experience and make it easier and more fun for beginners.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro comes with the return home mode. One-touch low-power return or out-of-range return. Whether your drone loses connection to the transmitter or runs low power, the DJI drone is designed to safely return to its point of origin.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is equipped with advanced omnidirectional obstacle sensing. This allows you to fly confidently and safely wherever you are, it offers a broader sensing range and enhanced safety.
MasterShots allows you to choose a subject then the drone will execute a sequence of pro maneuvers, generating a short cinematic video afterward, an awesome feature that will make anyone look like a pro videographer.
FocusTrackFind creative ways to follow your subject with FocusTrack. The suite includes ActiveTrack 4.0, Spotlight 2.0, and Point of Interest 3.0, three powerful storytelling tools.
HyperlapseSpeed mode will let you speed up time with just a few taps by creating a unique hyperlapse or timelapse video creating the famous time-lapse effect.
Panorama mode captures the vastness of any landscape with incredible Wide-angle, 180°, Vertical, and Sphere panorama shots.
Altitude hold allows you to lock the drone’s position in the air at a certain height. Whether you are a novice or an expert flyer, helps you to control the drone like a veteran.
To be able to use the DJI Mini 3 Pro on your smartphone you need the DJI smartphone app that you can easily install and take control of the drone and fly with it and control its features and modes.
My opinion
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone is one of the most popular drones for a good reason, it has an excellent camera capable of 4K for up to 34 min, a small compact design, is easy to fly, has great modes, and a lot more.
If you are looking for a high-end small drone with excellent image quality the Mini 3 Pro is the perfect drone for you. An ideal ultra-compact drone model, perfect for travelers and beginners. In comparison with the last model, the new Mini 3 isn’t that much better, although it seems to have some good improvements.
Hopefully, this review has been helpful and has answered any doubts you might have had about the drone and given you a lot of information about it.
Review Breakdown
High-end drone with a mounted 4K camera on a 3-axis stabilization. Can fly as far as 18 km, up to 34 minutes, and comes with many useful modes. It comes with a small compact foldable design
