DJI Mini 3 In-Depth Review: Real Life Testing!

[@vincentvega3093]

Wow, seems like yesterday i watched the gorgeous footage of the previous iteration of this drone. Thanks for the review and have a nice weekend.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Vincent - appreciate it!

[@mlegrand]

I never knew about bringing the sticks inward like that to make the drone take off. 🤯 Thanks for the quick tips Ray! 🙌

[@Dcrainmaker]

Someday I might share the first ‘cut’ of that shot…

[@mlegrand]

@@Dcrainmaker - 😬 - I've flown my drone in my house before. Worst idea ever. 🤦‍♂

[@Mazda6B6]

this is the default controls for take off. Since DJIs beginning

[@Airbag888]

I'm still rocking the mini 1 and remember back when I asked if you could include an anemometer at location for your wind tests and you actually did.. One of the reasons I still get excited and smash the like button whenever you post a new video. Lucky to have found your great channel! I wonder if it would fall within your expertise/experience to make a video on how gimbals work :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreicated! Even got a new anemometer the other week...mostly cause I can't figure out what happened to my other one. One day it'll show up...

[@Airbag888]

@@Dcrainmaker The theory proven time and time again in our household is, search for something to find something you searched for previously (but almost never what you were searching for) XD

[@samueljohns1437]

Hello helped needed. Am a gardener would like one to watch me work and help promote my business ❤😊😊

[@Airbag888]

​@@samueljohns1437you can just get a mini 3 with the plus battery for this but be aware that they last up to 30-35 mins in real use. You can then position them above the area you are working on to do a hyperlapse If you have several batteries you can do more runs. Good luck

[@EpocaLibera]

That's the best review for mini 3 base I have met until now. I should add this to the comparison with the Pro version: While the mini 3 Pro overheats when not flying, the mini 3 base does NOT!

[@brucedon1951]

and longer flight time and longer range on the mini 3

[@rpjwhite]

Fun fact that red boat filmed earlier on has a fully gimballed walk way for working at windfarms.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Huh, that's cool! I'm always amazed by the variety of ships coming in and out of the port when I film. An Internet cable layer one time, some space thingy another time, plus all the 'regular' stuff. And you figure I only go there once every few months for an hour. Would be a blast to be one of those houses/apartments overlooking the canal out.

[@Watermelon_cat_urbex_6969]

Gimbal is taking over💀

[@conorrunner3728]

Always the best reviews! My first thought about so many products is 'what does DC Ray think about this thing!?'

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...thanks Conor!

[@darkstepwarrior88]

So much detailed info like the difference in streaming quality. Good job

[@MrHitman1966]

Really fantastic review - answered all my questions - thank you

[@Dave062YT]

Btw since a firmware update mini3 does shoot in 48mp raw,That was the gamechanger for me so just buying one

[@MarsuCooper]

Some beautiful shots again. Maybe you should release some them separately.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Yeah, I might try and get something uploaded.

[@gradybetts]

This video was incredibly helpful. I’m trying to decide whether to purchase one of these and this helped so much. Thank you!

[@gurkiratkalsi4353]

Which one did you get?

[@gradybetts]

@@gurkiratkalsi4353 I got the DJI Mini 3 Pro

[@grahamniven]

Loved the 2CV, had a blue one years ago, a truly superb machine. 👍

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@jamespowell9321]

Thinking about trying out a first drone. Looked at the Neo and the 4K but I think I’m going with the mini 3. Just came across your video and found it very helpful. More convinced now of the mini 3. Thanks.

[@runaway9492]

Nice! Seems like a good beginners drone. Will watch more reviews on the Mini 3 but this video’s really helpful. Thanks you!

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@ihackyourtoaster3021]

Thanks for the detailed review. I’m thinking of getting a Mini 3 for my brother who’s new to drones. I think this one’s a good choice.

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@angeldelgado3985]

Thank you for talking quickly and clearly. Kept me engaged and learning the entire time. Awesome vid

[@EdgarSnowSki]

Looks like perfect companion for air2s, in my scenario of skiing videos, I can carry this in the pocket and use it for selfy style shoots, air2s for more quality mountain landscapes.

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@The_Gregors]

Wait, you have a watch diving depth test rig, but you can’t be bothered to build a drone battery life wind tunnel? Cheers.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Shhhhh, don't give me any ideas!

[@kaikiefer8303]

Well, you a can reuse it for your indoor bike as fan 😂 or test also cw values of bikes/run gear. 🎉

[@jamshedkhan145]

@@Dcrainmaker.

[@OpindarMahara]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@StressLessCamping]

What a great, concise and thorough review. Thank you! Also - OH MY GOSH you have some incredibly beautiful places near you. Wow.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@paulwhiteman59]

Hi from England like your tutorials but especially the wind tests on the pier with Dji drones 👍

[@paulwhiteman59]

Hi I have Subscribed to Support you and your channel hope you have a good new year all the best 👍

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@paulwhiteman59]

Like your surprise much appreciated

[@BikeShopGirl]

I love that you can buy just the drone!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Indeed! Really glad DJI has shifted to that model over the last year. So much better. Also glad they've standardized on three controllers: Good, better, best.

[@Matanumi]

I'm actually a low key fan of the RC-N1: range is super good, buttons are nice and enough, also you can connect to internet and save maps/photos MUCH faster and unlock Geo zone faster With the right phone you can fly in any brightness. Galaxy s10e works just fine with it

[@OneLovePsych]

I HAVE to have a drone that has a range of at least 3 miles, hands down. Also, FYI, right now Best Buy has the Mini 3 WITH DJIRC for $609! That’s insane!

[@J.R.AirPiX]

why would you “Have” to have one that flies 3 miles away from you? lol

[@jefink08]

​@LemmeHold20 Order of Protection only up to 2.5 miles.

[@HenriVineFishing]

I just ordered the mini 3 to help the quality of my youtube videos. It will be my first drone. Hopefully I don't regret not getting the pro with the obstacle avoiding. Great review! I'm anxious for mine to arrive!

[@MrDieseldog]

You wont ,the mini 3 is a excellent choice,I have one and am as happy as 👍👍

[@B-RaDD]

Buying my first drone. I think I need the obstacle avoidance

[@HenriVineFishing]

@B-RaDD I highly recommend it. I crashed a few times. Accidents that could have been avoided with obstacle avoidance.

[@RippinLips502]

Just scored one for $529. Recently got my GoPro Hero 12 for shooting fishing videos for my stream. Got this for those shots of the fish hitting the bait or even shots from high up 180 around me while I’m fishing. The only thing I’m worried about is the object avoidance not being on this one. I saw those two holes up top on the front and thought I just found a steal deal. But it’s okay I’ll get my practice in and get better at it.

[@isonic9479]

great vid👍😃 did you notice any difference in terms of CE range/stability to 3pro? There were lots of complains regarding this issue. I think they now placed the antennas into these landing legs. Best regards from Switzerland

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's hard to compare in that sense because the Mini 3 (non-Pro) is running O2, whereas the Mini 3 Pro is running O3. That said, in terms of my CE range, I was hitting about 1000-1100m before I saw signal degradation, which is in the same ballpark as I saw for the Mini 3 Pro (both with DJI RC).

[@RyanTurner]

Hello sir, I have an off topic question. Do you have a video about walkie talkies or communication devices for cycling? Thank you. Love the content.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hi! No, sorry, nothing in that realm. It seems the most popular one is the Sensa ones though.

[@americanpatriot7702]

Thank you for this amazing video 👍 very helpful. Have a great day

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you…

[@supriantowila2674]

Thanks for the review! Subscribed ✅️

[@visserdh]

48MP Photos has become available on the mini 3 recently. I hope that active tracking will become available too.

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

Mini 4 Pro!

[@visserdh]

@@aloeisthestuff9622 What do you mean? The Mini 4 Pro is not relaeased yet. I am only curious if active tracking will become available for the mini 3

[@ImpactWench]

I haven't understood the Mini 3 since it came out. Even with the RC-N1 you're talking about a drone that you could stuff in a jersey pocket if you wanted to, and a controller that you... can't, really. Why worry about how small the drone folds down to, if you're sticking with the humongous controllers?

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's not as ideal as the old Mavic Air that worked with your phone (for close range shots while riding), but, the controller does actually fit in my back jersey pocket (most of my cycling jerseys have three pockets, so one for drone, one for controller/random nutrition, and one for phone). Keys floating around in whichever I feel.

[@hiddenguy67]

take bag with you

[@frankrammeloo7959]

Thx for explainer, just bought the mini 3

[@CAMFILMDIT]

i was just listening to this and this guys facts are all over the place

[@Dcrainmaker]

And what facts would those be?

[@BreakItYourself]

love the shot of the MSV at 2:49 ish

[@PinkBike_]

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[@h-dawg969]

Have you got any tips for how to gain confidence flying in real high winds, especially over water, but without your sphincter tightening up or leaking? Been looking for any tips but haven’t found any. Cheers

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha...honestly, it's just trust knowing that as long as your top wind gust is below the top sport mode speed, you're fine. Also, leaving a buffer of battery to get back. For context, I've killed a lot of drones in my day, but never once in a wind test overwater. The DJI drones are just so reliable when it comes to high winds, there's really no concern.

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

Agreed, it’s an involuntary reaction whenever we fly equipment over the water! Seriously, though, always fly into the wind going out so that you know coming back, you’ll have enough battery left to make it home. But if worse comes to worse (including if you are in RTH mode) Duckdown flying under 10 feet AGL (or is it AWL lol) to conserve battery energy. Finally, wear extra tight pants and cinch up your belt buckle to the point of pain to provide some relief for your poor sphincter muscle!

[@MrVifil]

Bună ziua. Îmi plac expunerile dumneavoastră și îmi sunt de ajutor. Sunt nou în acest domeniu și am DJI Mini 3 simplu, dar tot văd comentarii de genul: FOTOGRAFII RAPIDE”, în timp ce filmează Dronie, Circle, Bumerang sau Rocket. Aceste fotografii trebuie să le facem noi sau le găsim undeva deja făcute de cameră? Vă mulțumesc. Vă doresc succes în continuare!👍

[@edwardlance2379]

Been kicking around getting a drone. Been looking at the Mavic, but that sort of $$$ is a bit much, but I'm aware at how good it is. I'm really liking the Mini 3 Pro after checking it out...but one thing I've noticed in practically all drone video footage, there seems to be a slight jerkiness or "micro freezes" to the video (I can see it in every example you posted here in this review) Not super noticeable, but it is noticeable. Why is that? To be honest, I'm not particularly interested in having to invest in an expensive video editing suit and going through color grading and all sorts of post shot editing. Maybe if I capture something amazing, then, but in general, I just want it as more of a casual use/toy. I want something that'll take decent video straight out of the drone. From the examples you posted here, the Mini 3 seems to have decent quality straight from the drone, but I'm still concerned with that jerkiness. Probably not a big deal to most people, but it drives me nuts 🙂

[@twa1166]

On the website, DJI says that it has the same MegaPixel size as the Mini 3 Pro. 48MP?

[@lookismfc]

I just came from youtube studio in explore topics with an example and i saw your video🤞

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nice, I was just playing with that this morning.

[@dontpanic8525]

Another brilliant option we have for the mini series. Have to say the Mini 3 is such a good entry-level drone that performs well with a fair price.

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Pricing on the Mini 3 is nuts. (Bear in mind I am talking AUD here). The Mini 3 fly more combo is $1188. The Mini 3 on its own is $674 and the fly more pack is $259... Do the math, how are two separate packs with the same contents as the combined pack so much less expensive???

[@joypillai9345]

Maybe because of plus batteries but that's too much

[@mmbengs]

Awesome video! Taking your advice and going for the Mini 3 pro. Better controller and better crash avoidance- I hope👍😊

[@visserdh]

Concerning crash avoidance, you should always remember that the pro doesn't have sensors sideways (think about tracking parallel) and if using sports mode, all sensors are disabled.

[@visserdh]

The mini 3 batteries last 4 minutes longer (38 min) then the pro (34 min), as the extra sensors on the pro are consuming extra battery power. With the "Fly-More-Combo pack" this means approx. 12 minutes longer fly time. And.... if you have a power bank with you, you can charge the first empty battery for more than one hour (2 x 38 min). If battery nr. 2 and 3 are empty too (after 72 minutes flight), battery nr. 1 can be used again as it takes approx. 1 hour charge per battery! Of course the fly time depends on al kind of variables (speed, wind etc), but still, you can fly about 4 times +/- 30 minutes = 2 hours ;-)

[@Falconurbex]

Great video ive just orderd the mini 3 but i think for the price they ask it should come with onsticle avoidance and a spare battery ,i recently sild my potensic SE drone which was way cheaper and that only cost i think it was £250GBP and it came with a carry case and 2 batteries as well i sild that to my friend he loves it, now the only reason im getting dji is that it has a built in gimbal and the footage is a bit smoother than the potensic SE.

[@RhinoTheTanker]

If only the mini 3 pro were still available! 😔 It seems that it's never in stock on the DJI website.

[@micoskico]

When testing the drones around Amsterdam, do you always fly strictly by regulations? First time flyer from Amsterdam and i find it extremely difficult to find a good place to train, since there are so many restrictions (Ijmeer, Natura2000,…always some restrictions). Would be great if you could point out some great locations around Amsterdam to legaly fly my Mini 2, would be much appreciated 😇🙏🏻

[@Dcrainmaker]

I do fly legally, which as you noticed is a solid pain in the butt here. The piers at IJmuiden are good/clear, out towards Abcoude is clear, and Almere are all good places that are mostly easy to get to.

[@micoskico]

@@Dcrainmaker perfect, thanks for the reply :)

[@baths4carsraspberrypicomputer]

is it worth upgrading from mini 3 to mini 4 pro, or should i wait for the mini 4?

[@gasquetmike8320]

great video! I fly with the dronemask 99% of the time, how good is the video quality using the RC-N1 controller? Clear enough to use the dronemask?.

[@Dcrainmaker]

It'd be the same 720p feed as any previous drone to be honest. So unless you're on a Mavic 3/Mini 3 Pro/Avata, then all the previous units are Occusync 2. Totally fine for that.

[@Asklundboy]

I just boght the DJI mini 3 fly more combo (im from Norway by the way) and i didn’t think before i hit the purchase button, but is the mini 3 a good beginners drone? Does it take nice or blurry photos? is the videos laggy or nice and smooth when you are taking a video? I dont have a lot of expertise or experience with these sort of things, so i just wanted to ask someone who has more clue than i do on these sort of things! Nice video man, this inspired me to buy my first drone!

[@kaikiefer8303]

Wow - your production is really top notch. Drone Portfolio? Do not give me bad ideas. Still on an Air1. 14:23 To me 250 extra would worth be to get better active tracking.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I agree!

[@jonathang.9627]

I'm planning to buy my first drone to make footage of myself while traveling in a camper. Would you guys recommend going for a drone that does have active tracking or would these quick shot features be sufficient? Not sure what the difference is between both functionalities.

[@firemanjon]

Would this be a good starter drone in 2024? Or should I go for the pro with obstacle avoidance ? I'd like to fly it in the woods near trees. Is obstacle avoidance a must or should I just be careful ?

[@chrisfellon9905]

I just ordered a refurbished one from Best buy for 550$ with the rc remote as a starter drone and I got the neo while I was there too

[@inakilrg]

The drill: notification of Ray reviewing anything, the world stops, we open the video, hit the like button and hit play. Thanks again, Ray, amazing review ❤

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - really appreciate it!

[@Lefteris88]

Nice review i will buy it for sure......

[@lioraja9951]

useful thank you and best wishes for 2024

[@Backcountryhiker]

I'm a beginner and found that you talked so quickly, that I had difficulty following. Sorry, I don't even have my drone yet so, if I did and had some experience, I may have been able to soak in a lot more. (I'll go back and watch it again) Thanks for posting!

[@MD-xi5vd]

The US is about to ban them if you live there. So look into it quickly

[@Speederhank]

Adjust playback speed to .75

[@polepole9066]

Thank you for making such great videos. I’m considering buying my 1st drone. My decision is toward the Mini 3 Pro (vs mini 2 pro) to get the avoidance system and the auto shots. They are $1000 vs $500 CAD 🇨🇦. Literally double but it seems worth it.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I think it's definitely worth the cost!

[@kcl2862]

Love your presentation style

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreicate it!

[@chipm2544]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@WeTr1umph]

I wonder if it’s worth it to buy a brand new mini 3 with no controller for $250. Thoughts?

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

Hello and thanks for the excellent video. I see you're also living on the coast of the Netherlands. I'm in The Hague and also going to purchase the mini 3. Could you give me some advice about what test/paperwork or certificate I would need to pass in order to use the mini 3 for commercial purposes in NL? And also for stock footage and KZbin? Thanks a lot for any advice. Cheers AB

[@Randobrando85]

Does the gimbal on the non pro tilt down toward the ground as well as up? I need to search a bean field for a lost rc airplane! Lol

[@ErikR1979]

I think the camera/gimbal can aim up to make sure you're clear to go vertical as there is no obstacle avoidance built in? Otherwise it's very odd.

[@itsagrayday]

would this drone be good at exploring the grand canyon or mount hayes?

[@travisschaefer5286]

This drone bundle is $399 at Costco right now! Standard controller and only 1 battery. But seems like a good price. Would you all suggest this as a good beginner drone?? I’ve never owned one OR flown one. But I want one so bad! Especially before they are banned

[@daviewavie112]

How come the mini 3 is no longer available with the rc-n1 anymore?

[@MrDieseldog]

Excellent video explained a lot....I have the mini 3 if I also had a mini 3 pro can I use the same RC controller for both drones ?? anyone please answer thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, you can. It's what I do between the Mavic 3 Pro and the Mini 3 Pro, same RC.

[@phantom-photography]

Looks like IJmuiden and the zaanseschans to me in the Netherlands🇾🇪

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup indeed!

[@rudydiazrn2719]

Well done on this review

[@teonorgard8741]

So I’m thinking about buying the mini 3 and it’s my first drone, is it worth it in 2024?

[@teonorgard8741]

About that, I’m going for the 3 pro because right now it’s on sale so it’s literally cheaper then the regular 3

[@samholdsworth420]

Mini 4k

[@FloridaBikeAdventures]

This looks like the best value for a drone that does tracking and obstacle avoidance and is still small enough to take on a bike trip. Is there anything else out there like that for bike packing?

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

You must be commenting on the PRO vid. This is the NON Pro.

[@Kris-jk9mq]

Costco USA has ND fliter/64gb SD Mini 3 bundle on sale for $ 329 USD as of 04.09.24

[@julienguille5949]

Can I ask you how much the total package (batteries, bag, RC, drone) weights?

[@josefinandersson7646]

can i charge the drone battery with my power bank?

[@es1951]

thanks, very nice overview

[@allanscottperry2148]

Thank you for an informative video. One question lingers for me. Does the drone require wifi/internet access to operate? I understand that downloading the firmware, etc, requires internet access. But does the drone also need it to operate in the field, where perhaps there’s no internet access?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No Wifi/ceullar required (except for updates you noted). In fact, since I use mine with the DJI RC most of the time, I never have cellular/wifi where I'm going (as I don't hotspot it to my phone). Zero issues.

[@Jampper]

Bought the DJI mini 3 from an outlet for 200€ but now I still need to buy the controller. I though I can use just my phone but I guess not.. damn.

[@jackrock335]

How would Viture One or Xreal Air Glasses go instead of using phone screen to do FPV style flying?.. Wonders if it'd work?

[@RodrigoDoTango]

No ActiveTrack, but it can still follow you!? Can you explain it? Compare it with other models are useless when you don't know the others.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Only for short periods. Watch this video here, which shows how it works (it's on Mini 2, but exact same for Mini 3 non-Pro): kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5OqmKmcl7WIkK8

[@palva27]

Hi, quick question. after your test and these months after release, do you consider the autotracking good enough for cycling in off season /autumn. Do you feel relaxed using this feature ? Thanks!

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@Cesarz28]

What a good drone to record riding a bicycle? (Road bike)

[@Smoggiekeeper]

So can this track you? As your video has you riding a bike and it's tracking you

[@OrenPhilpott]

Do you recommend this or a camera?

[@frankwalker4339]

A camera don’t fly..

[@OrenPhilpott]

@@frankwalker4339 it takes better photos

[@MintReactions]

Lol wut

[@OrenPhilpott]

@@frankwalker4339 i got the drone

[@danipanyiliebeach]

Selamat pagi sahabat,,saya di arahkan untuk datang ketempat anda,,terima kasih telah berbagi, senang bisa bersahabat denganmu, salam santun, salam sehat dan sukses selalu🙏

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you..

[@Sigmaster40]

Nice photos in the Netherlands, thanks for your excellent review! I was thiking about buying the Mini 2, but now I will probably buy the Mini 3 Pro.

[@eprohoda]

D~C nice ~ all the best- ✋

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@SonnyDarvish]

12:40 only if E-bikes could use the same concept and lift the 25km/h speed limit to a higher number outside the cities and high traffic zones.

[@Matanumi]

Europe has some lame ass laws

[@PinkBike_]

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[@OliverCao]

It doesn’t look like it, but can you confirm if this can shoot 10 bit?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, it cannot. :(

[@jasonsskill]

Great video

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@ted363636]

Do you know what's the resolution of sphere photos? They've removed it from the specs on all drones :/ Cheers!

[@PinkBike_]

Let’s talk 🚀🚀 I have a surprise for you…

[@jt19767171]

Does alle the batteries in the box have the same weight,total under 250 grams?

[@muzaidicashline1782]

dji mini 3 mantap.....

[@RephaiaTurner]

Is that red Pier the North Pier in IJmuiden? I live nearby in Amsterdam. It almost looks like the Pier in Wijk aan Zee but I still think it is the North Pier IJmuiden.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, correct!

[@jonnydepp8596]

Hiya mate, I’ve just got mini 3, I’ve not got SD card yet, I use my iPhone to fly it, I’m recording in 4k, but it doesn’t look as good as other videos I’ve seen of the 3 mini,, is it because it’s straight to iPhone and not using an SD card.?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, so when you look at the backup recording on your iPhone, it's only at 1080p. You'll want to choose to download the recording from the drone to your phone to get the full-res 4K recording. Check out my Mini 3 Pro (or Mini 4 Pro) beginners guide for how to do that, it's identical to the Mini 3 itself in that area.

[@BTSflyer]

Damn dude you didn't talk about the right scroll wheel. I have a Mavic 3 Classic and the right scroll wheel will NOT do a continuous zoom. It does a hard switch in zoom power from 1 to 3 only. Does this with the Mini 3?

[@samholdsworth420]

No...its smooth zoom

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

The specs say it can fly 25 km with extended battery plus i would have to seek that

[@Dcrainmaker]

I suspect it could if you were chasing it the entire time to stay within range.

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

@@Dcrainmaker I’m curious as to see lol

[@4nciite]

I have seen a video of someone flying one 15 km without moving anywhere with power to spare.

[@Leukick]

It's a shame, optical avoidance on the SIDES would make much more sense for a drone, you can't see at your sides when you're flying and doing orbiting shots. Having it on the front is useless because you can already see where you're going to avoid obstacles, and having it on the back is hardly necessary because how often do people fly straight backwards

[@lildavies1140]

Unreal video!

[@JayLato]

If flying forward is more efficient than hovering. Then I wonder how much more efficient the drone would be if real wings were added to help battery life in forward motion.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Far more efficient, but then less nimbal too. Also, likely more prone to wind impacts.

[@personally_taken]

note in the us it has to stay in the line of sight