TL;DR: This is my second experience with DJI drones (first was a Phantom 2 Vision when droning was a new thing). This drone is awesome for beginners and experienced drone flyers. Camera is beautiful and functional. The RC unit is awesome. The range is great. The battery life is OK. Just hold your nose and buy the "fly more" battery combo you can get on top of this. I ended up buying almost everything separately eventually anyway and paid more for it. If you're on the fence, go for it. This drone will do it all.
PROS: Got a great discount as a Prime Day deal. Shipping was super fast. Drone comes packaged great. You have to create a DJI account before you can fly. The controls are incredibly intuitive and easy to learn. It still amazes me how you can just sit the controller down and the drone holds its place in space perfectly. The drone weighs under 250g so no FAA registration is required. I'm a video pro and a media junkie and I will say the camera is just awesome--beautiful video and photos. Range is great, I can get about 4,000 feet away in hilly Western Pennsylvania before I start losing range at about 375 feet up. The remote control with the screen is such an upgrade over the old Phantom series controllers. I helped my neighbor locate missing cows by putting the drone up and you could clearly see the brown and black cows on the screen from over 300 feet up. I really love this drone. I've had it about two months and I've flown it almost 30 hours already, which is more than I flew in the entire life of my Phantom drone. Everything is USB-C, which is awesome. The RC unit charges with it, the drone plugs in and charges with it, the triple charger (sold separately) uses it. The features that are built in are incredible. The smart tracking and circling features are great. The crash avoidance hardware is amazing and will save your drone a nasty crash. You can control that stuff and turn it off if you're operating in close quarters though, which is great.
CONS: I didn't initially buy a MicroSD card with it and you can only record about 2 minutes of video on the hard drive, but that's my fault. Make sure you check with DJI's compatibility list for which SD cards are approved to use. You don't want corrupted data from junk cards. It doesn't come with any built-in 3 mile strobe light "required" by the FAA for flying at night. The batteries say they'll do 30 minutes, but I usually get about 20-25 before I have to put it down. Pro and Con: The drone knows where you are allowed to be and where you aren't (around airports, government buildings, etc) and will prompt you or downright stop you from flying in these areas.
TIPS: Buy the "fly more" combo. I initially skipped on it because I didn't want to pay that steep price, but I ended up buying almost everything that comes in the kit anyway. You will want at least 3 batteries, a charger unit, a case, and ND filters, at a minimum. Do some research on FAA drone regulations and make yourself familiar with them. I am learning more the longer I own the thing. People are amazed at the beautiful, smooth shots I come back with. I'm a video pro so my standards are super high. Drone tech has finally caught up with my high expectations and THIS DRONE IS AWESOME. Absolute 5-star product!!
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Model Name | DJIMINI3PSC |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Lightweight, Obstacle Avoidance, One Button Return |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Color | Grey |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4K |
| Effective Still Resolution | 48 MP |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Included Components | DJI RC x 1,DJI Mini 3 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery x 1,Spare Propellers (Pair) x 1,Gimbal Protector x 1,Type-C to Type-C PD Cable x 1,Screwdriver x 1,Screws x 6 |
| Item Weight | 249 Grams |
| Video Capture Format | MP4/MOV |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Media Type | Micro SD |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 40 Degrees Celsius |
| Video Output Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
| Remote Control Included? | Yes |
| Rechargeable Battery Included | Yes |
| Product Dimensions | 14.3"L x 9.9"W x 2.8"H |
| Manufacturer | DJI |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | CP.MA.00000492.01 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CP.MA.00000492.01 |
| Special Features | Foldable, Lightweight, Obstacle Avoidance, One Button Return |
| Voltage | 7.38 Volts |
