DJI Mini 3 Pro Range Test Europe ⚠ DJI RC vs. RC-N1 ⚠

[@herbertnavarrete6788]

That is some good range! You always make these demonstrations fun. Dibs on the unicycle hoverboard thigie!

[@GlennsHardWired]

The most enthusiastic drone reviewer on planet Earth. 💪 Just what we asked for ... -Enjoyed this vid.

[@zooooooooooooooooooooooooo9533]

Awesome work with this. Range is good, and those who ant more will pretty much break regulations. For most cases OcuSync is a really reliable system and I love how these types of videos demonstrate that fact. Also fun to see that endurance test for the battery.

[@JulianGarrett]

I agree that I won’t be flying nearly as far as you have in either of the tests. For me, it was only disappointing as this will be the first drone purchase. I hope the new controller works well and gets the distance the RC N1 just achieved. Bravo to you for such a quick return video answering your followers questions. Thank you.

[@AndreVandal]

Oh, thank you so much for doing this test again, I was actually contemplating cancelling my order. Glad to see that the update corrected the distance problems you had last time.

[@phroden]

Why cancel? Remember VLOS.

[@AndreVandal]

Still, have you watched the original video? When my old Mavir Air had better range with wifi than this with ocusync then there would be a problem with the tech. Good to know that they fixed it otherwise I would have cancelled it.

[@Anthony-rc6yo]

Much has been said about the range of this one but finally now, a comparison with different RCs. Thanks as always for a helpful and fun content!

[@DJIDroneTravel]

Wow this is big big improvement I was so worried about the last test with RC control 😂 almost cancelled my order 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@phroden]

Why cancel? Remember VLOS.

[@africanhistory]

Ppl r so quick to cancel and order It is unbelievable. They watch one test and run and cancel.

[@cognetic]

@@phroden For me. Range tests provide a base line, compared to other aircraft. IMHO, these BVLOS range tests are critically important. It's a crude way to gauge LQ when going behind trees, buildings, multi path signal reflection, failsafe limits, etc... All while maintaining VLOS.

[@MartinFransson]

@@cognetic I feel the exact same way. I've had the drone well within VLOS behind some trees without leaves and there were signal dropouts. With a more stable signal you get a safer flight. What if you need to rapidly descend during one of those dropouts for example?

[@cognetic]

@@MartinFransson Maybe one day someone will figure out a way to increase the VX mw output for us HAM operators, for such situations (as they have done with the DJI air units). Speaking of air units. I know it's off subject but, I also wish the DJI FPV Goggles would work with the Mini, Mavic, etc. lines.

[@ThePeoplesStory]

I watched your last video on the day my m3p arrived and it made me worry quite a bit, but after updating the firmware on mine and watching this I feel so much better. I'm new to your channel but I love your reviews already

[@thomasmartinez9393]

The standard argument of the law-abiding KZbinrs and DJI-fanboys with the legal situation and the mandatory line of sight is formally correct but basically outrageous in this case: If DJI promises a range of 8km CE or 12km FCC and advertises this product with these exorbitantly high numbers, then it must at least partially correspond to reality. Porsche e.g. cannot specify a top speed of 300 km/h for the new entry-level model when the vehicle actually only 140 km/h and then come up with the argument: you are only allowed to drive at a maximum of 120 km/h anyway... Question to DJI: do you test your products before you launch them? Obviously not

[@szoe139]

You will almost never be able to reach the maximum possible range. Of curse not. This key figure is achieved by all manufacturers under optimal conditions. It does not guarantee a minimum flight distance and is probably only suitable for a rough comparison of the signal strength of different devices from the same manufacturer. You are misinterpreting this number.

[@thomasmartinez9393]

Total nonsense, "Mister Fanboy". DJI Mavic 1 Pro was advertised with 4km range in the CE - I reached 7km. Mavic Air 2 was advertised with 6km in the CE, I reached 6.5km. Mini 3 Pro advertised with 8km range in the CE - I (and every other "Tester") just reached 3km with a lot of luck with an overall abysmal signal quality from the first 600m... A good piece of advice for you: Wake up from your dream wearing your rose-coloured DJI glasses.

[@gimpman1357]

This test proves the signal strength, connectivity and range is good. With so many added features that actually work DJI is once again the King of Minis. AUTEL, HUBSAN, FIMI, MJX and EACHINE are once again relegated to scrambling to copy the leader. Long live the King

[@adamlewis6756]

@@thomasmartinez9393 yeah so you’re both a little ignorant. Most of us fly a few hundred feet away max for pictures and video shots and fun flying. These super numbers are irrelevant and bvlos.

[@phroden]

@@thomasmartinez9393 you not followed the VLOS rules.

[@cb4636]

Enthusiasm wins the day. Glad you came back with "revised" test.

[@donology]

Another great video from Tech Drone Media. Thanks Henrik!

[@michaelkemp2241]

There has been a lot of misleading information about the range. It is not as bad as other reviewers paint it to be. Appreciate your fair and enjoyable test!

[@Andy1076]

Not only range test but the battery depletion to less than 0! I was thinking it would come crashing down but nope! Quality product managed to "LAND"! So worth it 😍 Thank you for this!

[@glm-mediaworld]

I am overjoyed that 80% of people have bought a Smartcontroler with it, if only 20% of these report the connection stability and problems or even return it, I for me a writing in the right direction. A lot of trekking has been thrown at an Autel EVO Nano, everything has been tried (by various KZbinr) but it flies and has zero problem with connection stability (not even here in Europe = CE). Slowly the DJI fanboys are waking up. Personally, I think it's ridiculous that the DJI Mini 3 is supposed to fly in the city, so good luck. I would never fly in the city with such a thing. My Autel EVO Nano + has ZERO problem with distance and in the city, connection always there. So, good video from you, and hope it makes one or the other clear what is happening with User.

[@rpguy4]

Thank you ! Enjoyed watching your test.

[@cemtezcan]

I was going to complain about what kind of a range test is this but saw the result. interesting findings. Thanks for the video.

[@djduane1]

I was about to cancel my order, Henrik, after your first range test but glad I didn't after seeing this one! Thanks for the update!

[@phroden]

Remember VLOS. So no need to cancel orders. 🙈

[@focaltime9772]

Will done Hendrik on taking the time and effort to do this for us. Much appreciated. My only comment would be that the signal on the old RC seemed so stronger overall in terms of bars on connection

[@Miki-mw2by]

Firmware update could be on the way, let's see how that works out for the new RC.

[@Designguidetv]

the movie "drunk" was really good, love the cheerfulness

[@Korruptor711]

I was considering canceling my order because of the range issues, but I'm glad it's fixed.

[@nderezic]

My Mini 3 Pro + RN-N1 starts having major connection issues at distance of only 1km. The test was performed in urban environment with me standing on the roof of a lone tall building. My old Mavic Pro (gen 1) performs the exact same test without issues. I'm a bit disappointed since the brand new Mini 3 is supposed to use a superior OccuSync 3.0 protocol

[@nderezic]

Ok I discovered the reason for poor range. The drone and RC transmit at lower power due to CE, which compared to FCC severely limits transmitter output power. This is activated automatically is you fly within the EU. This morning I managed to disable this limitation and repeated the test - the reception was PERFECT! So it's not that the Mini 3 Pro is a bad drone - it's the state regulations that are to blame!

[@jmartinez728]

Excellent Video!!! Great to see it works better signal wise

[@janniebassonSA]

Thank you for doing this video. It clears things up with the two controllers

[@graemelaw5808]

hi henrik, i got my mini 3 on tuesday 17th may, yesterday (new firmware) in open countryside /on a hill i got 4km with the new rc , and 5km with the N1

[@phroden]

Your violating the VLOS rules!

[@graemelaw5808]

@@phroden .......🖕.... i had spotters 🛎end

[@djidroneskathrinstudt1893]

You have right! RC - N1 is very good , with iPhone . 😉👍🏽

[@graemelaw5808]

@@djidroneskathrinstudt1893 ....👍. N1 still better at moment , i should have waited for more reviews of the new rc but ya know how it is, i would have got mini 3 + N1 controller (save all the rebinding) if i'd have known 🤷‍♂ thanks for your comment

[@djidroneskathrinstudt1893]

@@graemelaw5808 okay 😉

[@wp8762]

I enjoy your videos and your attention to detail. Thank you for that

[@alienpixelgaming3803]

Hi Henrick I agree, range test aren't important but if Tesla says their electric cars will go 500 miles between charges we want proof. If DJI says mini 3 will go 10 miles we want proof. A youtuber named Fly Zone has removed you from his list of influencers not willing to test its range out. Thank you for showing us the results and clearing that up. Well done.

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Thank you so much Heinrich

[@ferdronemedia]

Hendrick very nice test and 4x view! thx4sharing!

[@DanielHerrera-nx5sw]

Your videos are fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@bigmcisback]

It'd be fun to go out for a beer with you some time! I think we all appreciate you doing this follow up range test. My m3p is on the way (I hope) and I'm breathing a lot easier after this one. Thanks!

[@sudburydrone466]

Saw a test yesterday dude went over 7000 meters really pushed it to the max. Just made it home. 👍👍✌️

[@marcelogrosman]

Amazing , funny and useful test. You are my new hero, thank you very much !!!

[@mcva]

So, after 'battery depleted' it could stay in the air for another 1:02. Thanks for the video and trying out.

[@rrogan2002]

Awesome Video! I just bought this model in July 2022 and am experiencing the range issue.

[@MVMTV4Videos]

Much better thn the other day. Well done thumbs up. 👍

[@danieljamesryanphotography]

Nice Test! Thank you

[@alittletoofrank]

No one has talked yet about putting the phone inside of an FPV headset (like Google Cardboard) when routed through the Litchi app. This would allow the option to show the screen in a VR mode while blocking out all sunlight. I don't think Litchi has programmed for the Mini 3 Pro yet but I'm sure it's on the horizon. Let me know if anyone has heard!

[@lynsmith1096]

That was a lot better than the first test. Next we need to see you on the unicicle.

[@barryp8145]

Seen some big differences now between CE and FCC versions. Eddie Nunez hit 10,000 ft (corrected from meters).

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

10,000ft

[@barryp8145]

@@walkingmanvideo9455 yep 10,000 ft. So that’s about 3.0 kilometers. This test is about 2.8 kilometers, and could have gone further, maybe? Still not 12 km though. It does seem to have improved.

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

@@barryp8145 Fair call. Thanks

[@kedox6856]

Much love to u! Very friendly and nice. Awesome Video ❤😊

[@jetsetjoey]

The upgraded controller gave a little longer range (2849M) vs with the RC-N1 (27xxM). Does anyone know of a range test conducted with the FCC version of the Mini 3???

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

It's convenient having internal antennas! Good to know that it is a reliable controller. Thanks, Henrik.

[@outdoor75]

Great video, I think the m3p maybe similar to the spark the antennas on the drone have better reception from the rear than the front. My old (now rip) spark I used to notice it would have much worse signal if it was returning to home and facing me. Thanks for the vid as my mp3 arrives tomorrow! But unfortunately will have to wait for the plus battery's end of May with the combo.

[@BeautifulNorfolk]

Good test, thanks! And pleasing result!

[@DanielBarrios83]

Good stuff!!!

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

Well that was way more encouraging. Thanks for the effort. We learned a lot through this video.

[@jetsetjoey]

I returned my DJI Mini 2 & sold my Mavic 3 to buy the Autel Nano+ & EVO 2 because of the DJI GeoFence Flight Restrictions, which Autel does NOT implement. DJI should offer a disclaimer/waiver option, releasing them of any liability (just as Autel does)...

[@01bigtrev]

Looks like there is a black spot half way down the runway. Both controllers lost bars on the signal around the same area.

[@dhoser9296]

Wonderful comparison. Both flights were out to 2800m so round trip was 5600m but was done twice for 11.2km total on one battery. Just wonder how much farther past the 2800m mark it would have gone before losing signal on both controllers. i would have been flying back over the grass on the that last flight just in case it dropped out of the sky and at a lower altitude but kudos for keeping the parameters the same.

[@djidroneadventures4059]

It can't drop out of the sky as the forced landing parameters would come into affect. This is why drones never fall out of the sky

[@guyvxt]

Could have probably stopped the video recording to save a bit of battery on the return to home.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Super cool, I was waiting for this test, thank you 🤝🤟🏼😎

[@sjm.photos]

Cool video, i Got mine yesterday just an unboxing video but weather rubbish so cant fly until monday so cant wait.

[@鄒新猷]

Amazing! thank you for this test. I bought it.

[@MrCrossyTV]

So from that great test, the RC N1 controller had a stronger signal even though they both got to the same range without losing connection. I have the Mini 2 that I'm selling and upgrading to the Mini 3 Pro, question is do I go for the new controller or the RC N1 controller? I live stream from the Mini 2 and I've heard that the new RC with the built in app doesn't have this feature, so by using the RC N1 I can still stream my smart phone screen capture.

[@Sonderax]

if price is an issue RC-N1 if not RC. But i think they will end up selling the new RC. Ive brought the RC-N1 for now and if i ever want to will upgrade

[@MrCrossyTV]

@@Sonderax Yeah Ive bought the RC-N1 version as I too believe that the new RC will be available in the future, I will probably get one then if required.

[@HouseGuide]

Hendrick, thank you for the testing but there are a couple jof things I want to note. 1. It is not clear what caused the poor results in the last test. Some of us would like to know what that is so we don't make the same mistake. 2. I think some of us would like to see you do yet another range test to test the limits of what the mini3 is capable of since you didn't even cover half the distance of what it is supposed to do which is 12 kilometers. I would also like to see how it does flying around buildings, trees, boulders etc and how close you have to be. And sometimes people would like to do things like examine their roofs without having to climb up a dangerous ladder. It could come in handy for that if the signal isn't lost.

[@HouseGuide]

In the meantime, everyone who doesn't want to have a disconnection at a short range until we learn otherwise should do as Henrik did, upgrade their firmware, turn off wifi and Bluetooth and keep the controller pointed in the direction of the drone.

[@tomarse84]

May I ask how you get such good quality screen recording from your DJI RC? Mine is extremely pixelated

[@kimtyson7908]

Great test. Looks like they made some changes to allow more distance and there seems to be no difference between controllers. I'd say this is more than adequate for flying VLOS.

[@CalleSchabernack]

Thanks for the Test! Looks good now.

[@kenfinlay9199]

Much better well done.... mine came today.

[@FaMe-ir5uk]

Can you do a video on the SD card for the RC remote. How do you get it to save video on SD card from rc control

[@TheVitorgoncalves]

very good test....

[@Potrek]

19:12 what is this information about RC Signal "moderately"? I can't see this information on my Dji Mini 3 pro

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

That was fun...and a relief too

[@RoyGNH]

Great test! Subscribed!

[@roadtraveller_adnan]

Excellent 😊👍

[@dronecity1699]

Did you see it now shoots in 10 bit?, a brilliant update

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

But where is the update? Is is part of v01.00.0100?

[@jeroenvdw]

@@TECHDRONEMEDIA Only in D-Cinelike color profile, part of that version yes

[@anthonyblend9917]

you got 10 bit from the hardware not from the software. Just many things was‘nt activated in the beta software. 😉

[@dronecity1699]

@@TECHDRONEMEDIA yes but only in D-cinelike But people are now genuinely comparing it with the Air2 S given this update, sensor size and aperture, plus the virtually identical flight characteristics and Sub 250g

[@barryp8145]

Yes, there is a great video by Philip Bloom on it. He does does some really good stuff.

[@kael13]

Glad you're also promoting electric unicycle use!

[@keithy4129]

I understand the convenience of having internal antennas but I rather have external ones.

[@Air_Devil_Leader_One]

If you had landed the drone at test 1 end your friend could hve picked it up and returned it without flying nack. It would have made the battery much stronger on test 2. Ray A question, the old controller was ocusync 2, so how it is operaating a ocusync 3 drone?

[@bxqpxd]

correct

[@wolfiemedia]

The old controller is O3 (to match the Air 2S) and backwards compatible to O2.

[@Air_Devil_Leader_One]

I C said the blindman, LOL, I often wondered how that was done. Thanks Ray C.

[@gega756]

Great video thanks

[@kevink9365]

But which one goes further? We still don't really know.

[@WiljanWiljan]

Congratulations to you and your great assistant! Well performed test! Just wonder if the RC performance will decrease if its connected to wifi hotspot of your phone since you would like to see the maps on your display....

[@mandytuning]

You download the map to cache before flight. the wifi and Bluetooth Will disconnected automatically after taking off

[@1flyjcLIB1drone]

As an engineer, I learned to make one change at a time in order to determine what actually caused the product to improve.

[@ianmcat]

Yes. The test should have been repeated without the firmware upgrade first.

[@MiLordTony]

Based on another video, a firmware update literally forced the user to update before going airborne as it "locked" the plane up. Not sure thoughit was just relegated to these beta release drones

[@scottannunziata8265]

Well done! Love your enthusiasm.

[@IronM19]

Is there any chance to force FCC mode on this drone?!?

[@IronM19]

Especially with the new DJI RC...

[@patfish3291]

@@IronM19 untill you can't install Apps on the RC it looks not that good

[@shred3005]

24°C. That’s what we get during winter in the northern half of Australia. Anything under 20C is quite cold 🥶

[@JaroslavBengl]

Absolutely awesome video 🤩👍🏻I really appreciate how many great ideas are you coming with and how much effort you are willing to put into your videos, Henrik. Just amazing ✨

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Forde-Photos]

Is that RC Signal Wording info new on the Mini 3 or is it on the App update for all drones?

[@itsmyireland]

So can you use the controller from the mini 2 with the mini pro 3?

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

yes

[@itsmyireland]

Thank you

[@theboy-uk]

I've done some more testing with mine (retail, latest versions) and finding very inconsistent results. To the point I'm getting disconnections in less than 500m, with it in my VLOS. Yet other times, I'm getting distances as good as my Mini 2. Wondering if its more susceptical to interference, even in rural areas...

[@stringsattached67]

Is your drone FCC or CE ?

[@theboy-uk]

@@stringsattached67 Mini is CE.

[@theboy-uk]

Mine! Apple spellchecker, lol

[@stringsattached67]

@@theboy-uk They really neuter those signals in the UK don't they ..

[@theboy-uk]

@@stringsattached67 CE spec is a big limitation, but the Mini 2 also had to comply with CE spec, and managed to do so much better than the Mini 3. I did 2 test flights, one with the Mini 2 and one with the Mini 3. Although they both achieved the same range, the Mini 2 had zero signal issues, and the max range was limited by the battery, where as the Mini 3 had no video feed for the last third of the distance, and was at the 120m limit in height.

[@thomaskerrigan9166]

Thank you for doing both tests with both RC's just proves my point that the NEW RC is not as good as the OLD MINI 2 RC as you were losing signal more with the new than with the OLD but yes I agree it traveled a lot further than your first test, I am in the UK in Buckinghamshire and the best I can get in an Urban area is 1.5 miles that's flying out into the country, not over houses, again thank you for your input and I am glad to see that you like most of us pilots enjoy doing these test as much as we do watching others do these tests, regards TJK UK.

[@ashjackaman6230]

Brilliant!! 👍🏼

[@Potrek]

Hello, pls make range test with new firmware ....

[@raykeogh1972]

Thank you for that if was fun and good to watch, I must be thinking wrong here I am still waiting for my Mini 3 pro, I have the Mini 2, So my question am I reading this wrong? with occusinc you dont need Wifi connection or Bluetooth connection ? when I first stated up the Mini 2 I could not connect to a screen so I pair the controller to my Tripltek 8 through wifi am I doing WRONG ? Thanks for sharing Ray K. UK. YNWA.

[@MrCpmboy]

omg....ha ha ha...how jolly you are ....keep it up......I dont have the little bug yet buuut.......soon.....very soon...oww...btw...very nice place to test drones

[@martinb.1323]

Do both RC's use OcuSync O3, or does only the new RC with the build in screen support OcuSync O3?

[@yomango35]

I am tempting to get the Mini 3 pro for the size and longer battery time but I have already the Air 2 S ,or should I wait for the Air 3 S to get a better image and video quality ?? That's a tough question..:)))))

[@craigwflys]

Just noticed DJI Fly 1.6.2 now available 😁

[@j0rzeh]

I only ever fly mine around 500m anyway so the RC with the screen I ordered is fine, I tend to do family videos and landscapes anyway.

[@Freigeist1972]

Würdest du zur RC oder zur RC-N1 raten? Das Signal war in deinem Test ja bei der älteren Version besser als bei der neuen.

[@georgekelly1948]

I appreciate everything I have learned from you and you always wonderful good nature.. I want to hear more about the brightness of the DJI RC screen before I buy the Mini 3 Pro. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@apolloeisbar]

Brightness on RC is significantly lower than RC Pro, but only slightly lower than your normal phone screen. So for me wouldn’t be a major turn off in comparison to the old remote.

[@samavella8831]

Thank you for the video and all your efforts that went to making the video. A few questions/comments if you don’t mind. (1) When binding either controllers, did you have to press a bind button on the mini or just power it up (it wasn’t clear by the video)? (2) If there is a physical defect that is causing the range issue, I will hope that DJI will have a simple check for those of us who are not comfortable flying the quad far. What do you think? Thank you.

[@franprodigy]

Another thing that i noticed. With my mini 2 i never saw the warning battery full load and in many videos that i watched i saw it with the mini 3. Why is that? Thanks.

[@MrMusic55123]

What's the result

[@deshog999]

Hey, love watching your videos. Impressed with your range test experiment. Can you tell me……the new mini 3 works with the old mini 2 remote controller. What I’d like to know is…..will the mini 2 work with the new mini 3 controller ? Many thanks…keep up the great videos….Des and Shirley over in the UK.

[@peterspeight5384]

Not yet - but the new controller may support the Mini 2 and Air 2S in the future, according to DJI....

[@guyvxt]

Another great video and test between the controllers. What is the quoted maximum distance of the CE model by dji?

[@someone1974]

8km vs. 12km (fcc).

[@dheller777]

Nice test. Do you know if you were using Occusync 2 or 3 with the old controller?

[@ResKthemonster]

The n1 has oc3 also.

[@coolhandsluke76]

Thank you

[@BlairAir]

Doing your Dustin Dunnill Impression here? 😆 🤣 😂

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

He yes - i even mention him in the end

[@lamyai3332]

Hi guys and ladies =) I have DJI mini 2 and have flying it over a year now and was happy with it. But when DJI mini 3 pro was released i went and bought it direkt and have been flying the new one in the same place as i was flying the old one and DJI mini 2 is much better in range , is something wrong with DJI mini 3 pro ? ? I'm so frustrating about this And I have the RC control

[@koldourrutia]

I think that this old airport is on the way of some Electromagnetic Signals undergoing that interfiere in different parts of the runway..??