Is weird I have never received that “Battery overcurrent” message! Great video as usual Ian!
@mjklein Жыл бұрын
Ian, thanks for the test. It would have been useful to have the "radar" view so we could see the drone attitude too. I use that display to see what's going on, especially in high winds.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Yes; I'll remember for next time.
@mjklein Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon in all fairness, this was quite some time ago and subsequent videos show the radar view. Your videos keep getting better all the time.
@grumpyclark Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian - your videos and the DJI technology make me a little more confident in flying in strong wind :)
@kamikazekaos Жыл бұрын
Knew the plus batteries give you more... Oorphh , a must have for all mini3pros and given more flight times of around 32-35 on average
@georgekelly1948 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this additional wind test, Ian. I bought the fly more kit with two +batteries for the M3P. I appreciate you showing how flight with the +battery is stronger. And I really like the additional flight time-seems like I can fly “forever.” Cheers from Wisconsin, USA.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Yep; it really feels that way doesn't it :) Love it
@mjklein Жыл бұрын
When I'm on a photo mission and I'm concentrating on shooting, after 30 minutes or so, I actually forget that I have a drone in the air. I'm always surprised by the RTH alert after 40 minutes. The flight time is stunning.
@waddac2 Жыл бұрын
Nice test again Ian mate. 👌👌
@shsechas Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. Since I'm already registered with the FAA. I think I'm gonna invest in the plus battery. Just a little more insurance on a windy day. If I think I will even get a "high wind warning" I fly another day.
@smbishop63 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation as usual! Thank you! I might have some Mini 3 Pro envy, but my two Mini 2's meet my needs for now.
@TonesDroneVisuals Жыл бұрын
Great test Ian. I have both batteries for my Mini 3 Pro and always wondered. Thanks for the comparison 👍
@dogzillamonster Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Have been curious about possible flight characteristic differences. I fly only with the Plus batteries nowadays.
@GeorgeFoxCinematography Жыл бұрын
Great test thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@dougcooper4917 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Test Comparison Video. Thank You Ian.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug! :)
@Matt-uq3in Жыл бұрын
dji plus battery unbelievable bought mine off ali 🔥
@reptar1098 Жыл бұрын
Dji should implement a flight calculator that estimates the the wind speed as youre flying
@SW-Video Жыл бұрын
The fix for the Battery Overcurrent warning is simply to do a firmware update. Each new battery has to be updated. I had the same issue on a new Mini 3 using the plus battery. Did an update and no more warning.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
I have around 8 batteries; thought they were all updated! Cheers
@SW-Video Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon Oh, I hear ya, and it's an easy thing to forget. I was blown away at just how long it took to charge these Mini 3 batteries, especially the Plus type. Then I found out it needs at least a 30 amp charger so now I'm waiting on a 65 amp charger to come in that can charge everything at one time.
@TomUlcak Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian! Brilliant.
@dennisbrooks240 Жыл бұрын
An increase in weight gives the drone more inertia, meaning a higher wind is required to displace, so more stable. Increased available amps keeps the power available further into the flight so a higher average speed would be expected. With more inertia, once it gets going the drone tends to maintain speed with side winds having less effect. Add strobes/coins to bring MINI 3 with a standard battery to equal the larger battery weight. Though the voltage and available amps will drop faster, similar performance and wind resistance/penetration should be seen at the beginning of the flight. The heavier battery does stress the drone. The super light Japanese restricted weight battery will result in higher no wind speeds, but unstable an will not sustain penetration of high winds.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Half agree; having slightly more weight and inertia would have very little effect on withstanding wind displacement; that's almost totally down to the power of the props and motors (and the shape / silhouette of the drone itself acting as a sail). as you say, once it gets going though, side winds may have slightly less effect.
@01bigtrev Жыл бұрын
I’m happy you are trying this as I received my battery plus from Ali express a few days ago and was going to test it in the wind yesterday but late back from work 👍 Edit: battery is legit and proper box and does firmware update once you charge it first. Took about 3 weeks to arrive and £92
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
The extended flight time is far and away the biggest improvement :)
@quantumcalamari Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon Could you and @01bigtrev share where you bought your batteries from on Ali Express?
@karenmouselady Жыл бұрын
Another good test Ian I always keep my plus battery to hand but will use it on windy days though the warning you got is a bit of a worry to me. Keep up the good work .👍👍
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
The warning is fine; it's just telling you to slow down a bit ;)
@lynsmith1096 Жыл бұрын
Good test and video Ian.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lyn Cheers.
@UKDroneClub Жыл бұрын
Another great video, Ian 😀
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And as usual, there's a link to your great club in the video notes :)
@riverbankfisher Жыл бұрын
This is a great comparative test. I'm keenly interested in the Mini 3's ability to make it back home if the wind picks up while it is out on a waypoint mission. I just ordered a Mini 3 with the Plus batteries, but I've also seen the odd youtube video in which dissatisfaction was expressed about the windy day performance. It looks like I'll need to be more careful to avoid flying the Mini 3 on windy days than I have been flying my larger Mavic Pro 2. I wonder if No Limit Drones will offer a hack to increase the drone's downward nose attitude to avoid stopping completely when flying against the wind.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
I've never had an issue; if it's struggling, you can also descend as you try and fly back; not only will that massively help the attitude and speed whilst it's descending, it will get you out of the strongest winds too.
@thriftysurvivor6117 Жыл бұрын
Good information to have. Thanks for sharing.
@itsmyireland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that test. To be honest it leves me very unsure, don't like the way the battery actually maxed out. Looking forward to more tests if you dovany
@stevec.5638 Жыл бұрын
Tested mounting a GoPro 11 Mini on my DJI Mini 3 Pro today, the standard battery just drain 20-30% faster!! That must be due to the added weight, anyone facing the same issue? Probably need the Battery Plus?
@sim2g Жыл бұрын
I wish I bought GoPro mini instead of my regular Hero 11.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
That's a lot of extra weight for it to be carrying; you will defo lose battery fast that way.
@sim2g Жыл бұрын
After this video I'm your new subscriber. Very good, practical test. Did you by any chance hear about the new P.O.I. exploit? Liking the video and looking forward to the next one. 🌟
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! What POI exploit are you referring to? Cheers, Ian
@sim2g Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon Thnx bro. Check my last upload, I'm explaining it there.
@stanvisualseychelles932 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Ian 👌
@El_Smeghead Жыл бұрын
If I may make a correction (it's more of an addition really) to one thing you said which may offer some clarification to your viewers, Ian. If you have gained the A2CofC qualification, you can fly anything up to 500g with no intentional overflight of uninvolved people, and not as you stated, "far away from uninvolved people", Hope that helps people considering wishing to use the Plus battery 👍
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Very true words of course 👍🏻. Cheers!
@cookwithafrozvlog1297 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@MBauer-op6vx Жыл бұрын
You reference “strong wind” but, how strong was it? Like in miles per hour? Just curious! Great video. Thank you!
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Storm Otto was 35-40 mph steady winds with gusts up to 50 that day according to local data on the day 👍🏻👍🏻
@user-mt2yh7zz6r7 ай бұрын
Wont this high current warnings affect battery life in the long run? I was looking into buying once of these for jet ski trips in the ocean. But i am not so confident on this drone been able to handle ocean winds. What do you guys think?
@EastAngliaUK3 ай бұрын
I will order a plus battery next week on ebay is £65 to £70 good? I only fly at the beach so not worried
@DavidinEssexUK Жыл бұрын
Love my plus battery its just a shame theres no warranty in them as these mini3 batteries have a tendency for the clips to break.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
I haven't had a clip break yet..... but at £100 a pop, you don't want it breaking
@DavidinEssexUK Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon ive had several. Dji replaced all except the plus battery. It was quite good as the standard battery’s were over 170 charges. i see plenty of issues with the tabs on the forum’s
@ZdendaBouda Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this test. I see devil's number of your followers 66.6 thousand, great 🙂
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
I must be doomed or amazing then..... ;)
@ZdendaBouda Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon exactly opposite 👍😀
@J.R.AirPiX Жыл бұрын
my mini 3 hit 36mph in sport with stock battery , how u only getting 16mph?
@MountainHutFilms Жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, the DJI Mini 3 Pro has an emergency stop with two settings. I’m not sure what the difference is or how easy it might be to activate either of these by accident. Not a good idea !! Good idea for a video maybe ?
@2Old4Toys Жыл бұрын
Say a mini 3 pro had damaged front legs, is it worth trying a replacement using the mini 3 non-pro legs in the hope of improved range?
@ApertureViews Жыл бұрын
Is the drone louder with the plus batteries? The size and noise level that the mini 3 pro produces is a main selling feature for me if the plus batteries make it louder, I might need to skip them
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
No; no noticeable difference at all.
@joyindeeamornchai7549 ай бұрын
Does battery over current only happen on the plus batt?
@IaninLondon8 ай бұрын
That's the only time I've seen that message 👍🏻
@gcuberos Жыл бұрын
It'd be nice to understand what the battery overcurrent means. Otherwise the plus battery is not better, seems worse.
@jesusgjchuza6491 Жыл бұрын
🤝🤝
@nuhbiwan Жыл бұрын
How do you make sure you have the same wind speed each time? This test might not be as useful as intended, no matter how many repetitions. Same goes for the previous wind test video. You should use more drones simultaneously to be able to compare correctly in my opinion
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Yes, I tried that once and the CAA told me off..... And as I don't have any friends, I just have to make the best of it by doing multiple tests :)
@nuhbiwan Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon somehow I cannot believe you have no friends😂
@junction10 Жыл бұрын
Do you know what the actual wind speed/gust speed was at 50m for these tests? As the Mini 3 Pro is rated for 10m/s wind, just wondering how far you could push it?
@rsmickeymooproductions4877 Жыл бұрын
Overcurrent warning is quite worrying? Could it be defective? Might be worth contacting DJI if this is normal as the standard batteries you do get this.
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
No, I only get that when flying very fast in strong winds, which I seem to do too often..... :)
@alanr1476 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Where did you buy the plus battery?
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
B&H Photo in NY
@alanr1476 Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon thanks. Not so easy for drop by 😂😂
@dennisbrooks240 Жыл бұрын
You seem to have orthographic turbulence, increase of wind at mid flight? Each time the speed dropped in half toward the mid point of the flights, then increased again at the far windrow, just before you turned around. Was the larger battery in an over-charged state? That would explain the increase in noise and speed. It could also be the increase in weight making the motor speed compensate, just like carrying a load on the standard battery. Load weight with the standard battery to match the heavy battery weight and see if the motor pitch increase sounds the same?
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
I wondered on the drops in speed; I am wondering whether the continuous high load and drain on batteries hits the power around the same time....Plus battery was charged to around 90% and drops to just below 70% during third test
@dennisbrooks240 Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondonOn all flights, speed came back up just before you turned around?
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Yes; maybe a slight shelter from the approaching tree line; would have thought 50 m was high enough to avoid ground feature turbulence or effects though.
@dennisbrooks240 Жыл бұрын
@@IaninLondon Flying over farming in rolling terrain can produce turbulence at a couple thousand feet. Over a plowed field, then grass/crops, rock outcrops and trees all accept sunlight and produce/absorb heat at different rates. The wind changes over terrain and the drone diverts power to stay level in up and down drafts. Speed varies. Check your logs for power fluctuations.
@adragon3210 Жыл бұрын
What's the overcurrent warning mean? Not seen that before.
@SW-Video Жыл бұрын
Needs a battery firmware update.
@ptaylor5014 Жыл бұрын
Hm i might stick a brick onto my Mini 2 so that it handles strong wind better 🤔🤔😁😁
@Jakeydroney Жыл бұрын
Hi iam trying to get the pro plus battery here in England. Where would you suggest! Iam not to sure and worried about counterfeits
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
It's hard; you can look on eBay but you should message the seller and specifically ask if this is the Plus battery with extended flight time; then if it's not, you can initiate a return and go via eBay resolutions
@Jakeydroney Жыл бұрын
@Ian in London Thanks for your suggestion. You are right it is hard to find them. I'm looking into a couple of ebay sellers from here in the UK! Rather than the ones comming from China. And I shall take your Advice and message the seller first. I Appreciate your reply and also not forgetting your very helpful videos👍
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Defo buy from a UK seller. Cheers.
@Jakeydroney Жыл бұрын
@Ian in London Yep got one delivered with in 48 hours from up London and all is good with it when flying the drone earlier over the sea with a 24 mph-ish gust on the Sw coastal path stanbury mouth I also did the flyer ID while waiting for the delivery.
@gunnsteinnjonsson9166 Жыл бұрын
Overcurrent warning, what is that all about?
@SW-Video Жыл бұрын
Needs a battery firmware update.
@gunnsteinnjonsson9166 Жыл бұрын
@@SW-Video OK that's good. I just got the Plus batteries so you got me a little bit worried 😯
@flashy696969 Жыл бұрын
That was a waste of time really Ian, this test didn't prove anything, I personally have found the plus battery is super for longer flights and puts a tad more weight to the aircraft which obviously assists with stability in strong winds, a great battery to use if doing a lot of cruising about ! If you flew in normal mode the speed would have stayed constant and not overloaded the battery as it did in your Sports mode tests ? Also that plus battery may not be good ? If you purchased it from the states it is possibly faulty :) cheers
@IaninLondon Жыл бұрын
Well, you're welcome to your opinion, but for me, the performance was better at first. I have had the overcurrent warning happen a few times, but I've also been advised it's simply needing a firmware update now. Either way, the extended flight time is clearly 90% of the benefit of the Plus battery
@liamprincetech Жыл бұрын
So in conclusion: + battery is intermittently stronger...when the drone allows it.... and a semi-pointless video if you happen to live in the UK/EU. Wind stability? Marginally better if you average the experience out.