DJI Mini 3 Pro Active Track vs Skydio 2+: Tested & Footage!

The only DJI Mini 3 Pro drone Active Track comparison and guide you need, complete with performance against the Skydio 2+ in a variety of situations/obstacles and hard conditions.
I take the DJI Mini 3 Pro from tree-lined paths in trace mode, into the woods, and even do some high-speed tests in parallel mode. All while then turning right back around and comparing it to the Skydio 2+
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0:00 Quick Test Overview
2:18 Sensor Explainer
3:26 DJI Mini 3 Active Track Test
11:18 Skydio 2 Plus Motion Track Test
15:44 Final Comparison and Thoughts
[Fixed random 15-second audio-gap in this upload version]
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[@lloydranola]

Specifically went to your review. Seriously who else would do tracking on release day? You rock.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thnanks man, much appreciated!

[@Frostyg]

Facts

[@SD-zx1uh]

Yeah I like real world stuff he does in addition to everyone else doing the generic review videos lol

[@eranzg7348]

First of all thank you very much for the review. I do not like the tracking of the Skadio, it is very aggressive compared to DJI.

[@arcrides6841]

Best drone review I've ever seen. And that skydio thing is amazing

[@sibertiger17]

Always the most in depth testing in here. You challenge the drones..you risk the drones...and you explain it all as you go. No one does it better. You answer exactly what people are wondering without playing suck up to the manufacturers. So appreciated.

[@JAY3TeeVee]

You my friend are hands-down the best guy on KZbin to test active tracking and make the most clear and detailed videos about it. My man! Great work!

[@7Lance1]

If I'm going to purchase anything technical to do with the outdoors you have always been my first source of info and, again, you haven't disappointed. Your reviews are comprehensive, honest and without any 'attention grabbing hype' other than the odd bit of canal diving searching for the elusive marine drone. David Attenborough would be proud!

[@SteveMartinUSA]

Who doesn't love your tracking videos! I love watching you smashing into trees and signs, or go into the freezing water to retrieve your crashed drones. I haven't come across anyone else that does this even remotely as well as you do. Nice work. I'm glad they're sending you drones to test even though you give honest feedback and seem to pay for some of your own equipment. THANK YOU!

[@leadsled213]

You might want to check out Billy Kyle, if you haven't already....

[@SteveMartinUSA]

@@leadsled213 Thanks for the tip. He's one of my other favorites and Flytpath. I just ordered mine. Estimated ship date is 5/31.

[@RonaldBrown59]

The Mini 3 Pro did remarkably well in this test. The Mini 3 had trouble keeping up with you in the open area's, but I thought the video it captured, due to its smoother moves made it feel more cinematic than the Skydio. Great testing, you are always so thorough in these tracking video's. Thanks for sharing.

[@bodkinsbestphotography]

Super informative. I love how you stress test these things. Definitely paints a better picture than some of the other channels.

[@DJMUHIB]

One of the best comparison videos so far on the KZbin. But I must say Mini 3, did an amazing job here honestly was not expecting this !

[@pushpdeeppandey]

You push them like no other! Most useful videos of all for peace of mind before making the purchase decision! Thanks so much!

[@keepitsimple7277]

This is by far the best drone review I have ever come across on this platform. Incredible work mate. Love from India.

[@YotamKedem]

A great review, as always, high quality content!

[@acertoumisera1208]

By the way. Your reviews are always awesome man! Congratulations!

[@RezEsQuire]

Love this video, thank you for testing the tracking and letting us see it definitely works on most cases! I appreciate you!

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

If you want a proper review then there's only one man to do it. Nice one D. Pre-ordered mine a while ago. Can't wait to get it now

[@TrippingCornwall]

As soon as I saw the post from DJI, I got home in the hopes you had made a video on it! You're my go to KZbinr for drones, so I'm stoked you got this video up so quickly. Cheers!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!

[@nhoover]

Nice - thanks for the detailed tests. I've been flying DJI since Phantom 2, tracking since Mavic Pro, and Skydio all models. I would've thought DJI would've done better against Skydio by now but they are still improving and that's great. I like them both and they both have different strengths.

[@beyondfossil]

This is exactly the video I needed to see! Wow! Well done.

[@Sol3y2010]

I swear to God man u r the best and really want to see more videos like that

[@SmartwallAT]

As I am looking into the Mini 3 specifically to use on shots on cycling my road bike I am glad I found your channel and this review

[@RF-pj4px]

Thank you. One of the best reviews I have ever seen. Serious and no-nonsense and without all those stupid jokes.

[@tronziebit]

This is the one video I was looking for from you. Thank you. 😎👍🏼

[@erhan734]

This is the best video for active track of dji mini 3 pro. Keep up the good work!

[@savagedriver1967]

Fabulous video - great to see what these drones can now do.

[@Frostyg]

I always look forward to your comparison video 💪🏽

[@norfolknonsense7578]

Super impressive what DJI can do with their entry level drones. Thank you so much for taking the effort!

[@championxxlNL]

Is it really entry level at this price point tho

[@Werbinich.]

@@championxxlNL yes i think 1000 bucks for a hobby that can turn into somethink really professional

[@maccodj]

Thanks, the only one review with what I was interested about this drone.

[@crowking76]

That is what I needed to verify. Excellent job. Thanks dude !👍

[@CowboyKenBaschke]

Outstanding, love the comparisons tests

[@rsj7458]

Ordered the mini 3 pro and wasn't 100% sure it was good enough upgrade from my mini 2 but this video has confirmed that for me. Roll on delivery day. Great video!!

[@explorethewonder]

Wow! Nice review and comparison in terms of tracking and obstacle avoidance features.

[@henningen]

Thank you so much for this information. I have been waiting for an mini to finally have active track. It's time to buy my first drone :)

[@naomimccoykie4782]

I've watched a lot of Mini 3 reviews today, but this was the one I was waiting for before buying!

[@keithbrown454]

Wow!! I must admit that your drone comparisons are very detailed and a joy to watch if you are going make a choice to buy one from the comparison. Nicely done!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@superchargerone]

love the test. Very informative. Thanks!

[@120spm]

Great review. Thanks! 🙂Active track looks good enough to be viable in controlled environments. I am looking forward to watching from the sidelines what creators will be able to do with it.

[@justmydrone]

Top Video.. I love it. Good work, thank you for being entertaining as well as informative 🙂

[@MJMarr]

Ur obstacle avoidance tests r the best!

[@SD-zx1uh]

Lol this was really enjoyable to watch. Cool seeing the test as I don’t have a bike or somewhere like this to fly, impressed how it went backwards and found you again I was rooting for the technology inside the drone lol

[@Papaondas]

excellent test , tanks for sharing

[@ottosun12]

Great review. Thanks! Looking forward to the wind test.

[@lucsergerie1835]

When a new drone come out my first place to stop , best review always.

[@belovedLion80]

Love this test! Especially on this channel.

[@bryanysihara5999]

Great review on self tracking, you are very good at talking when recording with the drones, very entertaining,

[@rger4472]

Danke für das geniale und informative Video

[@thomza]

Waiting for your wind test. This guy does the best wind tests on the planet!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Shot earlier today! Coming up tomorrow!

[@TimeBreakPictures]

@@Dcrainmaker Awesome - I just ordered and am super curious about it. Thanks for doing all these!

[@AlanHunt73]

Definitely your wind tests are awesome

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@McStoolio I don’t typically do them, purely from a regulatory standpoint. However, I will say that very consistently on multiple continents I was hitting max range limits of 1,100-1,200m, with a singular exception of 1,500m once. This was with the DJI RC, before signal drops started.

[@dubmob151]

It depends so much on conditions 1/10 claimed range is probably realistic expectations with low flying where there's tree cover and interference in populated areas .

[@daxadventure]

This excited me, getting closer!

[@colinwalker1773]

Awesome comparison ... you've helped make my choice

[@spectr49]

DJI is definitely improving! Although I appreciate Skydio's prowess on avoiding obstacle, I can't help feeling that it results in a video which is less cinematic, it's like the camera is moving all over the place

[@realMysta]

I feel like even though the mini was slower it had a more cinematic feel to it, I think if they allowed you to 'accept' it being slightly more aggressive that would be a big win. The Skydio honestly I wouldn't really even want that footage as a whole but it would probably have lots of good clips come out of it.

[@KirsiKitten]

Completely agree with this. Even though DJI loses on the object avoidance, it at least made some good usable footage, I feel like with the Skydio just rubber banding all over the place negates any useful footage you would want from that feature.

[@realMysta]

Also kinda funny the Nifty mode is basically this more aggressive mode.

[@rustler08]

I'd rather have a non-crashed drone over "cinematic feel." If I want cinematic shots, I'll have someone control it. The most important thing is not crashing in following, because most people cannot eat $750 drone crashes because it looked a bit smoother.

[@realMysta]

@@rustler08 I'd rather use my drone appropriately and get results I want than pay for a drone that gives me shit footage. Maybe that's just me. This guy was pushing them through tough scenarios, doesn't mean you have to, but in any case the footage looked better. I choose the DJI. Also worth noting there is an option with BestBuy, DJI, insurance, etc to cover loss of drone.

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

@@KirsiKitten I think there is the ‘nice video’ aesthetic aspect Vs the functional “follow that car!” . The skydiving has a more ‘epic’ look about it. Like an action movie!!

[@spelisha]

what a great video man, thank you so much!!

[@Julian.maurice.Ashford]

this was a very good video and comparison. I have the mini and didn't even know it had tracking of this nature

[@misterg609]

Your DJI vs Skydio tracking videos are the best!! I'm really impressed with the Mini 3's tracking ability - more so than its big brothers. I think this is the drone I'll be getting to track my bike rides. Thank you!

[@hwong1776]

The next mavic 100% is going to have at least the mini 3 tracking, if Skydio doesnt release some new drones, i could see DJI reclaiming the lead

[@Mr.Gundam7]

@@hwong1776 what? bro DJI always been #1 lol

[@Nonius9]

What is amazing is people talking about how good DJI drones are while failed tracking twice in this video. It’s competitor did not fail.

[@nicoschroeder5379]

@@Nonius9 its competitor was just lucky to not boost into branches after thinking for ten minutes jow to avoid the obstacles and delivered almost 0% usable footage 😂 This piece of trackinggarbage acts like a bird on acid and almost hit some trees while trying to fly some eights around it.

[@shanecapps9601]

Your content is great ..liked and subscribed

[@amilawickramasinghe8874]

awesome comparison, now I know what I want to buy for my 4wding action trips, skydio 2+ i can rely on its obstacle avoidance and not worry about it all the time while I drive

[@Errr717]

Damn I'm impressed with what this little drone can do. Good thing you reminded us to hit the like button cause I was so engrossed with your usual awesome test that I would have forgotten to hit it. The Skydio 2+ is definitely in a class by itself. But you stayed away from the water. Can't wait for the wind torture test. (Edit: I saw the test ... awesome video as usual)

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Must say love your channel for both the bike and small camera tech. It has been a great resource for myself. I lost a Skydio 2 in the local mountains when the it flew away and self landed in inaccessible terrain. The only thing I miss about it is what you mentioned at the end about not needing a controller. The Skydio drone size is not convenient, but the fact you can fly it with just a phone was great. With that said, my old Mini 2 replaced the Skydio (when I still had it) really quickly due to it's compact size and just being able to always bring it. Which was a huge advantage. I've order the new mini 3 today :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, I agree on the Skydio 2 feeling unpredictable sometimes in landing. It's a reason I don't actually use it as much as I'd like. The landing aspects can be tricky in 'spicy' terrain situations (like on the side of a mountain).

[@JasonScarborough1]

New to DJI products. I ordered the Mini 3 to create videos of my kids' wakeboarding at a cable park, not on a nice open lake, so the obstacle avoidance information is very helpful - thank you 👍🏻.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Awesome, sounds like fun. Cheers!

[@MrHitman1966]

Brilliant 🤩 liked and subbed - your videos are just great 👍

[@DaDarthShow]

This convinced me to get the 3, this is the only channel that do legit drone tracking.

[@MrksKr]

Brilliant review - thanks for doing that review, exactly what I've been looking for! Looks like the obstacle avoidance is even better than I thought originally. Skydio gotta watch out now!

[@bwebman]

Excellent video, thank you. I would love to see the performance over steep hills such, like when mountain biking.

[@efeoktay244]

I really appreciate your active track videos for each drone and comparing them with skydio. I also appreciate your other videos too. I think dji is never gonna be like skydio when it comes to tracking. But mini 3 pro is awesome!

[@UnstoppableNH]

You are amazing m8, U know exactly what we need...

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!!

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

Great comparison ! Thanks.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Excellent vlog...thank you!

[@inspiredtotired8369]

Awesome as always 👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!!

[@EveryTongue]

This is the comparison I wanted to see

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Great review 👍

[@carlthewinner]

So glad you tested this! I love when I don't have to loose my drone in a tree or river :)

[@backtobettertimes5864]

Great video!!!

[@AfendiOthman]

thanks Ray, feels like watching a hide and seek game. Awesome review and simulation

[@horizontaal]

I got most of my drones from the Amsterdam-Rijn Canal. But I’m afraid I have to buy this one in a store. Fantastic review, as always.

[@Dcrainmaker]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@UniversalIndian-fh6st]

😁😄🤣😅😀

[@Falasi4]

Fantastic testing!!! I've been looking at the Skydio for cycling. Not sure it would handle really deep woods with face slappers during overgrowth season but looks promising!

[@Dcrainmaker]

In my experiance, neither drone handles deep woods well. My originial Skydio 2 test covers this a bit in MTB scenarios, and basically, it's kinda rough. In theory, Skydio makes a 1m bubble (1m radius from aircraft) around itself that it needs to clear to get through. So that's like 2m/6ft of actual distance. Many times in MTB, you'll squeek through some trees barely bigger than your handlebars. So, it quickly gets stuck. If you have more open terrain, then it's fine. But for everything I have around here, or the Alps in the woods, etc...no luck.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

LoL Bill and Ted's wild ride around trees ... 😁

[@benjaminfunder]

Really good video - best there is within the topic. (Drone/activetrack)

[@andrecoxa]

Great video/review!

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Great video my friend can't wait for you to do one of your wind tests with the mini 3 lol 😁👌👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hang tight!!! Went out today into 55KPH winds! 💨 video shortly!

[@wtfftwshrug7956]

Very informative.. More power

[@jerryalbert]

Cycles and drones. What's not to like. Awesome review, hands on.

[@briancummings4912]

Thanks again for risking all to give such informative reviews. Both drones look awesome but for me the perfect drone would be something of a hybrid. I’m sat patiently waiting for the air3 to be released as I’d prefer a heavier drone

[@GuyMassicotte]

Always top review thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

Much appreciated!

[@dasczwo]

Lol! I was excpecting this from you! Awsome sir!

[@UneBoleeDAir_Photo-Tech]

Awesome review, thanks a lot ! :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@m.muzinski7842]

This technology is absolutely amazing.. there is still some work to be done but it is only going to get better and better. I hope soon it will simply follow your path..

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Nice comparison! I’ve recently got my mini3 pro as my first drone so I’m not that brave yet. Looking forward to kayaking and cycling with it when I’m sure I can control it adequately. Thanks!

[@Al-Kwadrone]

Great work!!! Loved watching this. New viewer here. 👍🏼

[@Stefan_Johansson]

amazing video

[@bigCAS650]

It’s actually did a good job finding you after going behind a bush. Better than I expected

[@aLboOGieZ]

Great comparison video as always (although weight and price put these drones in completely different worlds) I really want the features of the skydio in the mini 3 pro, the skydio is good but DJI just has the high quality parts and namesake. I have DJI's products already too and their replacement plans are superior. With that said tho man the mini 3 is damn near perfect and skydio is good for what it's intended purpose

[@nomad0714]

Hi DC Rainmaker, Takes a lot of work to do these video tests. Thanks for the efforts! Very useful to see these real world tracking tests. Will you have time to do lowlight test? I have M2P but looking to add another but haven’t decided between Air 2S and M3MP. Do you have both to do a comparison on IQ, features, and lowlight? Prices are similar. Of course, M3MP is portable but it’s not a big selling feature for what I do or need.

[@brianhurley8096]

Wow just ordered my mini 3 can't wait for it even though I have a Roku that's is a great Lerner drone can't wait for more distance

[@GreenAppleMusic]

Даже не знал о таком скайдио 2 🔥 спасибо за тесты

[@uponpaul]

Very nice video! Shows the pros and cons of both well. Personlly I do like the DJI more due to the more cinematic following behavior. Skydio stays tracked in worse situations but with a lot of janky movement. As someone already said in the comments, if DJI would make a setting to set the aggressiveness basically Tesla like it would probably improve it even more!

[@martinpostmusfilmmaker]

Hey Dutchie 😀 nice tut!

[@LogovoCA]

Oh boy, this is nail-biting. Thanks for showing what it can do. Interesting enough, DJI has much smoother footage, yet Skydio produces quite a lot of short cinematic moments that can be picked in editing.

[@JammCo]

Awesome vid.

[@SEVNTIGERS]

Great content! Thanks! 👍

[@erickitain8954]

Love your videos as they are very informative. Was wondering how you get your voice over for the video

[@cornerstone7354]

I always enjoy watching your videos. I wonder if the mini 3 does active track well even at high speeds. It's about 50-60 km/h. Both trace and parallel.

[@HellbellyUK]

How it negotiates the trees at 8:50 is really impressive.