DJI Mini 3 Pro Review - Part 1: If you own it you'll love it

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[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@latenighter1965]

I have a landing pad that is reflective and also has a battery pack for lit landing in dark conditions. Would that work with the landing sensors better?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@latenighter1965 Yes

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

Can you (maybe you have) demonstrate what you mean by professional video. I can't really tell one from the other but I'm no pro and my eye is not the most youthful (yes only one eye).

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@Hotwire_RCTrix A professional video requires a camera with a removable lens and a very large dynamic range. There is a reason movies are not made with these little pocket drones :-)

[@doh3541]

What you mean? I got my free DJI drone today. They sent me the Mavic 3 fly more combo instead because the mini 2 and mini 3 pro were out of stock.

[@smoggydrones5664]

I’ve seen many reviews of the mini 3 and have it myself. Your reviews just seem so simple and easy to follow and understand. Being independent you know your getting an objective truthful review. Many thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you very much!

[@marcoreviews]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 The way the drone was following you with active track and turned in the forest feels like it could give the skydio a run for its money. So impressed! I think an important question would be can the DJI mini 3 track an rc car for instance?

[@Lucas-bg1ww]

A good reason as to why I trust Captain Drone’s reviews is because he reviews plenty of drones from basic to professional so his bar is raised high which allows him to be nothing but completely honest about the drone’s limitations and if they are considered good limitations or the company could make changes to better the drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@gordonfisherman2423]

The Captain is always spot on.

[@henrytaaffe7058]

the most honest reviewer on drones planes and rc cars.no.1 captain.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@54macdog]

This is the review I've been waiting for. Some of those who 've received the drone early have been good, though it's been interesting to see the backtracking after the initial effusiveness. Yours is the review to trust.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@bugsy742]

You’re 54macdog and I learned a new a new word today! 😃🤝👍

[@54macdog]

@@bugsy742 My pleasure!

[@flywithmike8608]

Of the years I've been flying and reviewing I've never seen a more complete drone all around. Buy with confidence, it's worth the money.

[@michaelwallen5652]

I’m struggling between this drone the DJI FPS drone as they are both going to run me the same price after I buy extra batteries and such. This one can fly for hours with extra batteries where as the FPS is 20 minutes and 300$ for 2 batteries. Which would you guys choose if you could only have one? Thanks

[@flywithmike8608]

@@michaelwallen5652 The FPV drone and Mini 3 are two totally different types of flying and experience. What are you wanting to accomplish with a drone?

[@michaelwallen5652]

@@flywithmike8608 I know and I’ve only flown the mini se which I love. I want the pro 3 because all around it’s what I want, long distance arial shots, good video, long battery life. Id like to experience the super impressive stuff like the 6 mile range.The FPS is I guess for mainly flying fast and precise with the goggles. A unique experience. I’m probably getting the pro 3 most likely just so I can utilize the long range with such long battery life. Eventually I will get the FPS just don’t have the funds currently.

[@flywithmike8608]

@@michaelwallen5652 sounds like you are making the right choice. I fly them all.

[@stephendoggett190]

One thing I dislike about the Mini 3 is the lack of quick release props. Ok, none of the sub-250g drones have quick release props, but it took me 30mins to change the props on the Mini 3. The screws were so well locked with the locktite, the little screwdriver that comes with the drone would not budge the screws. I had to get extra long pliers to grip the screws and twist them off. Thus I recommend buying a screwdriver with a larger handle for added grip and leverage. Otherwise forget about changing the props in the field.

[@frankymusik]

I've also owned a mini 3 Pro since release date. It's the most honest review I've ever seen! Thanks.

[@Diantane]

I bought the Mini 3 Pro based on your reviews last week. Was so excited to fly it, but then i started seeing all of the bugs. The snapshot camera was okay if you tilted the camera down a little. Straight out the picture was dark. The video was horrible. At the single setting the screen was so bright that you couldn't see anything. At the 48MP setting the picture was very, very dark (during these tests, it was a bright sunny day). Called DJI tech support and they said the camera was defective and they said to send it in for repair. The drone was only 3 days old and I just returned it. I won't be buying another one mostly because I found out that all DJI drones can only track cars and people. Wanted to track my tractor and it wouldn't lock on - so see ya DJI, hello Autel!

[@francohernandez6127]

Great video Steve, a honest review thanks because we are getting tired of DJI free products youtubers.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Much appreciated

[@gadreem]

Great review, no other reviewer mentioned the points of over heating. And the fact the rotating the controller will not change the picture. No landing lights, is a minus if you plan flying at night. Thanks Steve

[@DannyFyffe]

In the early reviews, I watched several that showed how great that controller screen is. You showed what it really is. So once again, dji fails its customers but wins for its stockholders.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Ha ha, thank you!

[@TheBeingReal]

You could get the other controller that works with your phone too.

[@mikeydurden]

There are no stock holders..it's a private company. So it doesn't win for stockholders.

[@Bandit.Designs.Videos]

Thank you. I’ve been sitting here waiting to see your review, as a fellow Canadian I wait for your reviews first before I do anything. Now to watch it ………🤙🏻🇨🇦

[@Bandit.Designs.Videos]

Very good review, answered a lot of my questions. Love the active track is awesome I see and that was one thing I was needing. I can’t remember if the Mini 2 had active track I’ll have to look back at your reviews. I still have my Mini and with all that’s gone on in this country and being a single full time disabled father I have to spend carefully. So I respect your reviews so I know what I’m getting. Thank you again for the honest reviews

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[@sylvaindemeulenaere]

Hello Canadian

[@qualudia1]

Steve, excellent and very fair review. This is the first review that I have seen that is telling it like it is. Unfortunately so many of the reviewer‘s on KZbin are very very pro DJI’s. A lot of my questions were answered in this part 1.The active track is impressive no doubt. I look forward to your part 2. After all it is not a professional drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you & glad you found the review informative

[@retromodernart4426]

"After all it is not a professional drone" - Tomaso "Mini 3 PRO" - DJI

[@rre9518]

Excellent comparison, especially the range test. One thing I would add is the smart controller causes issues if you pinch the controls (they assume thumbs) which makes it very easy to hit the menubar and pop up the dji fly app in the middle of the flight. I had to create a cover to prevent that from happening. My thumbs shake especially when I'm nervous. Wish they'd add an extra inch between the display and the controls we pinchers could rest our thumbs on the controller next to the stick. Anyway another great job.

[@ididitfinallythankyou]

The obstacle avoidance was pretty impressive. I am liking this drone.

[@rafaelventura978]

Like I said from this channel, Steve is the perfect person to show drones review, I’m waiting for that review.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you greatly!

[@marctrainor5595]

Boy, that was an "epic" intro you did on this drone. I dug it. But I also love when you show up because your so "user-friendly" as a person and interviewer. I'm also impressed that you are professional enough to use a dead cat cover on your lavalier mike. They work so good in the wind, I wish all the other interviewers would use them too. Hint! Hint! I really like this drone. You're right about the object sensors. It worked great in the forest, and you could even see the screen in there. There's a lot of bang for the buck on this little guy. I'd love to get one, but I'm trying to be a "good boy" and wait a while since I already have 5 other nice drones. Marc T.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you for your comments. You’ll certainly enjoy the mini 3 (whichever version you get).

[@abdulrahmanhamed8563]

The best review I have ever seen. I like every single second in it, especially obstacle avoidance part. Thanks so much Steve for this great video, you have done lots of efforts and time to bring this wonderful review for us. ❤️

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@gordallen]

Bravo... another excellent unbiased review Steve! Love that you mentioned the weaknesses up front. There are so many apologists and fan boy reviewers that don't think we're capable of making intellegent choices, even if everything is not unicorns and rainbows. I had my Mini 3 on order and cancelled it and reordered 3-4 times. DJI kept on pushing back those Canadian deliveries so in the end purchased the Autel Nano Plus from RCGoing and got it to my door in one week! Autel reduced their price and offered their professional package cheaper than I was paying for the Mini 3 with fly more. Now if only Autel would release the active track firmware and offer a waypoint mission planning I'd be a happy camper. Really looking forward to an apples to apples comparison between the Mini 3 and the Nano +. Also would be interesting to see the Mini 3 in action when LOS is interupted (like flying around corners or flying behind a large hill or down a cliff. You do have cliffs there in the capital region don't you? ;)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Part 4 will have my mini 3 & nano+ comparison. I recently tested flying the mini 3 around a corner and it did not fair well.

[@BlairAir]

1. Get a silicone cover with screen surround hood if you have the RC (RM330) controller. 2. Put a matte screen protector on (not a clear Tempered Glass one) Less glare and fingerprints which really smear and hide the image in bright light.

[@TroyC68]

Camera focus will come with updates... I don't sit my drone on the ground ever, so overheating waiting hasn't happened, nor while flying... Range I have had no issues, but we have VLOS laws here which means anything over a few hundred feet is moot... Flight time with my 249g batteries has been great... Yes if you try to Hover in a WIND, the life drains quickly... The other day I did a timelapse on a dead wind day and it didn't show any extreme loss of battery life...makes sense if the drone is fighting wind it would lessen life... I have a big battery on its way with my DJI credits... thats mostly for longer timelapses... I was out night flying the other night, and I illuminated my landing area... landing light just added weight not needed... Vertical mode is another thing that can and will be updated eventually...All hey are using is a stripped down android version... it can EASILY have rotate screen... if you swipe down from the top, like on an android phone, it will give you option to BRIGHTEN your screen and other SETTINGS if you hit the Gear Icon... Controller screen is about the same as the phone I was using with my mini2 ... I see no downside... I've been able to see it even in the brightest conditions which is all i care for... No Fly Zones...... these keep me from wandering where I would get fined and in trouble.... this is NOT a downside... I hate when people say it is... do you really want to fly in a airport zone and have the authorities come down on you? Fine you? Ban you from being able to ever own another drone? From ever being able to fly ANYTHING again? This makes no sense to me to call it a downside... Only people who are trying to pull illegal things are complaining of Distance beyond VLOS, and No Fly Zones...

[@TroyC68]

BTW, you might want to take off the shades when using the controller in sunlight... You are seeing it dark in sunglasses... quelle surprise...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for the comments. As for your shades suggestion… perhaps you are unaware that this is not my first Rodeo. :-)

[@bownsaway]

Thanks, Steve wondering when you were going to review the Mini 3 pro great review look forward to the next instalments.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@Chorge1972]

Great video, although I would not share all your findings with my thoughts after using the drone for about 30 flights now: How would you use the controller in vertical mode?!?! Don’t underestimate the power of vertical mode for photography!! It might be a gimmick for video, but it’s a gem when you love taking pictures! I was flying in 32°C -> doing a Timelapse, 15min hovering on ONE spot, zero wind… NO overheating! My iPhone 12Pro Max dims very fast, when used with my RC-N1 controller. So it’s theoretical brightness advantage against the DJI-RC with its 700nits Display just brakes away in warm sunny conditions. The DJI-RC is MUCH better than my iPhone 12 Pro Max then!

[@luminaire7085]

I got the DJI-RC and it sucks in broad daylight, it gets harder to see with the glare. I’ve been using iPads since I got the original Mavic Pro. Unless someone make a RC Shade Hood then it is not worth it for me.

[@tonyrobinson362]

@@luminaire7085 I fly with the ipad 10.4 no problem with dimming.

[@Lucas-bg1ww]

The most awaited video on KZbin 💪🏼😈

[@ALTN8NRG]

Excellent review. The observed negatives are very helpful and go beyond the hype. Tempted to buy the Mini 3. Sizer, lower noise, camera and track automation are big purchase points for me.

[@dan8402]

For what it is the mini 3 gives your average flyer a lot. Folks are using it for real estate photography without issue. This is a great addition for sure.

[@klrskir]

Excellent Part 1! I will send a few novice friends to this for a solid, no-frills review. Can we at least add bacon to Part 2 (or 3)? You and I both know that "Pro" requires bacon. Thanks yet again for a great video.

[@peterbrockman161]

Great review Steve. It's refreshing to get a REAL review rather than a thinly disguised advertisement as seen from some other reviewers. Mine should arrive this week and I'm looking forward to flying it keeping in mind your own observations/failings. Cheers from Tasmania Australia.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@marcoreviews]

I agree with you even the DJI mini 2, Hubsan Zino mini Fimi and a bunch of other 250g drones do just fine in the wind. Usually when I complain about drones that cannot handle the wind they are cheap 50 dollar drones or coaxial helicopters or micro planes that say designed for indoor use on the box. The DJI mini 3 pro seems to handle the wind like a champ in you video.

[@sheiladavis2304]

Cap sorry I haven't been around but been in hospital for last few months and it was a bit of an emergency so didn't get to pack my phone charger was sick before I went in so I'm thinking it may have been around 6 months since I tuned in. I can't believe the 3 pro is out as I was dreaming about getting the Mini 2.lol. I have to let you know I was blown away at how professional your videos are looking you must have gotten new editing software. Bravo again. We've finally gotten some good weather this weekend out here on Vancouver Island, up until now it's been Junuary!lol Keep up the great content and looking forward to part two. I think I'm gonna go back and check out the reviews I missed.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Take care of yourself. Wishing you the best of health moving forward.

[@sheiladavis2304]

Thank you for the kind words Steve. It's been a tough recovery, we are still getting hit pretty hard out here. I had no idea of all the different ways one could be affected. Memory took about of a beating too but starting to clear out the fog.lol it has been rough on so many levels. Well Canada Day is coming up so hopefully BBQ and go downtown for fireworks.

[@RandyBrazil]

Capt Drone!!! Your reviews are always so good and entertaining. Yours is one I trust online. Thaks for all the hard work not to mention the umteen cameras you set up so we get a GOOD view of what you are trying to present. I have the Mini 2 setup from a few yeara ago. It was so eay to fly and I really liked it except for one thing. Not being able to see the screen on my Android phone when the sun was out. I really was hoping the new DJI remore would let me add the Mini 2 to it but I guess that is not the case. I was thinking of buying the Mini 3 Pro a while back but hesitated. I got an email this week from DJI and was getting ready to pull the trigger when I said I need to find out what Cpat Drone said about it only to find I had watched your video a while back but forgot I did. When you showed the new remote in sunlight and the screen was black convinced me to take a pass on the buying the new setup. Guess I will wait until they improve the screen on the remote before I buy it. Thanks.

[@guin6330]

Yessa finaly dji mini 3 pro review

[@SmittysSmallGarage]

Excellent video, I bought my DJI Mini 3 Pro when the first came out Love this little thing. They worked out a lot of bugs through updates. But not being able to see the RC screen on some days is my only major problem. i'm sure getting older doesn't help 😂

[@carlnelson9177]

Good job Captain... your editing and storyboarding skills are great. The heat from that processor is concerning. I wonder how many hot/cold cycles the chip can take before the substrate cracks... Active track trace is impressive. Good job DJI.

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Tutorial Review Video Of The Mini 3 Pro. Thank You Steve.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@ericwatt1447]

This the first time i have ever left a comment but i love your honest opinion about every drone your not a brain washed DJI person keep up the good work from Scotland .

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Andre-rc7lp]

That intro music is 🔥

[@dondupuis4007]

Ya, I would say that was extreme wind to fly in, good video.

[@irgtk]

Well DJI is breathing a sigh of relief now that the Captain has given his approval of the mini 3! DJI send the Captain the extended batteries for the mini 3 for testing, the least you can do. You know DJI reads all the comments.🤔 As always nice job on the review Captain.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you! Also those larger capacity batteries put the mini 3 over 250 grams, defeating the purpose of a 250 gram drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@marcopardo453]

Very Good Video. The Active Tracking was pretty impressive. Gotta try it.

[@ronaldcobbs5260]

Outstanding review. You hit many of my questions already. Everything needed for practical usage so far. Bravo and thanks.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for checking it out

[@technodrone313]

i bought some fancy oakleys with prizm lenses this week. really helps for flying in bright conditions. seeing the controller and the drone.

[@kenkeng5824]

Another good review Capt. Still have a very flyable Mini2 with over 1 yr of DJI Care on it, so no buy soon. Love the way the little frog 🐸 takes a certain attitude in flight. Love your content. Keep flying!!

[@baldeagle1337]

Wow! The obstacle avoidance really good👍👍👍

[@keithdouglas8707]

I stand by the autel nano plus

[@newtoodrones5568]

Brilliant review Cap, looking forward to P2.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you. Due to a backlog of products to review it will take another week before that one is out.

[@derekpask7176]

Thank you for the warning too great review! I still can't get over the fact I did not win the EGG. good look in all you do.

[@tmfilogs]

Very nice video bro 😎, my drone is on the way, hope to make some good videos

[@georgekelly1948]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for this great review. You give great information and make it fun and interesting. I especially appreciate the direct comment concerning the brightness of the RC controller. I was hoping that the controller would provide clear view in bright sun. This weakness will keep me from buying the Mini 3. I will continue to fly my Mini 2 and use the RC N1 controller with the hood on my iPhone/controller in bright sun-works very well. Cheers from Wisconsin, bud.

[@enginewatcher6291]

Active track demo was very impressive

[@adventurefuel5172]

Thank you Captain, you just sold me. That’s just the size and features I need to follow me and my overland rig on the back wooded trails. I just didn’t us a drone enough to justify the Skydio, plus I wanted a controller to do scene shots of camp and nature. I love my Gen 1 Mini and this new one is just the ticket.

[@asospin]

Only 1 minute later, and you already have another comment. Your reviews are awesome.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@busterhoodstar4447]

I normally wouldn't buy another DJi drone due to the geofencing, but I bought this drone for a specific purpose. It does everything I usually could do with my Autel Evo with its small 2"x3.5" screen. The Mini Pro can be launched in a minute and sometimes half that, depending where you are and you don't need to connect it to your phone since it has the nice built-in screen on the remote. I can use it to capture quick professional looking video of 30 seconds to a few minutes in my immediate area, usually no further than 200ft away and I don't need a license to fly it. For distance and power, I defer to Autels larger drones. They're my preference for anything larger.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

Nice to hear a balanced review rather than the early gushing fanboy reviews or the conspiracy reviews from first time flyers. I also have the Mini 3 and recently flew out in your area. I find that if you know the limitations, it’s the most versatile drone I have had so far.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, I think most people should be very happy with this drone.

[@-hastatus-]

The best reviews are made by you. The intro is also done cool. I had thought you would make no statement about the Mini 3. You seem to really like her. You will probably use them more often than the Air 2s or the Mavic 3. Or do you think that maybe the Nano plus is better?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I plan to compare it to the Mini 2 in episode 3, and against the Nano+ in episode 4. Keep in mine that I fly every consumer drone (that is good), on the planet, both camera GPS drones and Advanced level FPV drones, as well as RC Helicopters and RC Planes. This makes me Numb to any brand loyalty.

[@-hastatus-]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 absolut 👍😃

[@djduane1]

Great review! Nice to see one that is non-biased and fair review! I have one and love it so far but, then again, not much to NOT love (except the hard to see RC screen in daylight)!! Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for sharing!

[@julianmclean3869]

Well done Captain!; it is disappointing that DJI dont support you (and the Channel) "directly" as they do need a balance / spread of objective reviews from highly regarded and experienced Pilots (such as your good self !) ; regardless, the Mini 3 Pro looks like another major advance on the the current platform; I have ordered one here in Australia and will hopefully take delivery later next week; looking forward to part 2 of your review 😊😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You’re gonna love your new mini drone!

[@mdpenney]

Always love your reviews. Keep up the good work for the drone community. Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@Rambonmilo]

I am inspired by watching your videos. It's been 3 days I bought the mini 3 pro. It is my first drone. Only problem is I can't takeoff my drone where I live because of a small airport close by. I need to request DJI to get it unlocked every time even If I want to fly it indoor.

[@thetotalpodcastwithphilsco1151]

Excellent, detailed review! 👏👏👍 You tell it like it is, and viewers appreciate it! I would like to see the creative modes tested, and some photo/video comparisons between the the Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2, and the Autel Evo Lite + (or the Air 2s/Mavic 3)👍 Keep up the great work! 🌟

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Part 3 will be a comparison to the mini 2. Part 4 will be a comparison to the Autel Nano+

[@thetotalpodcastwithphilsco1151]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Sounds good! 👍👍

[@landmarkconstruction]

I have been waiting for your review before I order one! Can't wait

[@davidtaylor9562]

Good video again, when you were doing the static wind test I’m sure the area immediately under the drone was wavy like mirage if so that’s a lot of heat coming from the drone.😳

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

At last!!! An honest review!!

[@ianwhittaker5293]

Hi Steve hello from the UK great video as always

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@blaze2thesky_media_group657]

I got my Mini 3 Pro in yesterday, so far I'm enjoying it.

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[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

One of the BEST review I have seen since the little Guy been released. Thanks Captain. 🤩

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petercockman5004]

I have been waiting for your review. Just can’t trust the fan boys. When do you expect an air 3

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There is a DJI Air 3 scheduled for early next year. It is the same as the MAVIC 3 but lacks side sensors and second camera zoom. Also smaller in size then MAVIC 3.

[@ottosun12]

Awesome review. Thanks!

[@squirrely8527]

Excellent editing, as usual

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

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[@TheItalianWays]

your famous!!!!!🎉

[@timothymitchell591]

I have the Mini 2 and I think it is all I need...I don't think the mini 3 has enough features or upgrades to make up for the price difference to buy it... But I think the mini 3 is a great drone...but I guess I'm just saying that DJI did such a good job on the mini2 that they've made it hard on themselves to make a better one...no disrespect to any mini 3 owners...but I love my Mini 2...happy droning...my droning family

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In part 3 I plan to compare the mini 2 and 3 for a purchase decision

[@mystyleone1]

ok like the new music fire

[@SteveHazel]

i got mine Friday! i was on vaca with my mavic mini which came REAL close to death :) Filming the ocean in N California it was windy! and it wasn't coming baaaack. I remembered too late you want it in SPORTS mode comin back - it was in cinema :( So it ran outa juice, came down, riiight over the highway guardrail. I looked for it all along the highway. Finally remembered the "find my drone" thing. Got right to it, but nothing there! Then i spotted it perched ON TOP of the guard rail - a foot had snagged one side and it landed perfectly ON TOP the guard rail. Whew !!!!! Is there somethin cool i can do with 2 drones? Or should I just sell off this trusty lil warrior? That obstacle avoidance stuff looked GREAT :)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad all ended happily!

[@TheLarrydhel]

Good day captain, nice review❤, i’ve just got my mini 3 pro, tried to rise up in the air- just once for now, i’m still learning and trying not to damage❤😂 i just love the review you made i’ll watch the part 2, thanks!

[@stringsattached67]

Nice review. This is by far my favorite DJI drone since the first Mavic pro was released. I've sold my Mavic 2 pro and air 2s I'll definitely be keeping this one . Been flying it for 3 weeks now and it's really a great drone .

[@yashawngraham3035]

Hey should I get this one or the air 2s

[@stringsattached67]

@@yashawngraham3035 well I'll put it this way the air 2s is a great drone no doubt. The camera is a 1 inch sensor and it can fight wind better but for me the Mini 3 pro does just about everything the air2s does but comes with a sweet controller that makes getting up and running fast and painless and I love that the Mini 3 pro's camera can look up 60 degrees for shots the air2s couldn't get . Either one will make you very happy.

[@yashawngraham3035]

@@stringsattached67 thank u very much

[@andyb7123]

Great review Steve, honest warts and all. Can you do a review on the Mavic 3 now it is all complete, most reviews on line are of it's first release with all the hate but it seems no one is really reviewing it now that it is finished and the honeymoon has ended Cheers Andy B 🇦🇺

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have made a couple of reviews of it and there has been nothing really new since my last review.

[@masonsdronefilms]

I loved Your intro.and how every intro is different!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you so much!!

[@agentorange7081]

Nice video!! I'll stick with my nano+ though:)

[@stephensmith8300]

Thanks mate been waiting now I’m happy with the choices I’m going to make.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Steve, can you show us how to set the settings for a 360 shot 😅 Sweet review, you definitely are my come to guy for anything drone related. Cause you have not been bribed by the manufacture . 😅

[@jonnmedds]

Thank goodness, the first honest, non biased review I’ve seen if the Mini 3. Quick question Captain, if you had the choice right now, would you go for the Mini 3 or the Air 2 s

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For me it would be the mini 3

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[@pixelpeter3883]

Balanced review so far Captain :-) Obstacle avoidance seems pretty good; impressive how it circumnavigated those branches @ 20:12

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, I certainly trust this drone for tracking as long as I’m not moving fast (I.e., in a car, on a motorcycle or bike, with obstacles everywhere).

[@dji1tommy29]

One negative I haven’t seen anyone else mention is how slow and laggy the screen is on the controller. The overheating was annoying as heck when I bought it and updated it also. But generally happy with it overall.

[@drfunkmaster]

Thank you captain for the review. Gonna keep my mavic pro 2. I will but a new drone when the mavic pro 2 breaks.

[@Rcludde-39]

I've been waiting for you to review the Dji mini 3. I bought mine 1 month ago. Happy with almost everything with this drone, just not the range. I can fly "only" 600 meters then the signal starts to get weak Regads Geir Norway

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have heard of range issues in CE mode

[@petucker548]

Odd, I have no issue with RC brightness. As good if not better than my iPhone 13. And, it doesn’t fade like the iPhone. Other than resolution, the RC screen is a + for me.

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Muito bom amigo Passando pra prestigiar aquele super like 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@maxp9793]

Appreciate you. Your reviews are always professional, entertaining, and thorough. Thanks for all your hard work, you're awesome.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Trendeaz]

Mind Blown ! great work good job!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@rokonman]

Finally!!! Thanks Captain for another of your best in the business reviews. The question I hope is answered by the end your series is Mini 3, Nano or both? I kind of hope it’s both as I have a 3 on order but can’t get the little orange drone out of my head.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Part 4 compares the mini 3 to the Nano+

[@TMaekler]

When you touch the screen to tell the auto lighting to adjust for a specific area, it also auto-focuses on that area. That should help with the drone auto-focusing on the background rather than on you when standing in the foreground. When you select yourself it should keep the auto focus on you. Just touch the screen for a second and a yellow marker will pop up where you then can slide for brightness ajdust. But also it will auto focus on that area as well as keeping the focus tracked on you.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup, that is unfortunate and is the way DJI drones have been all the way back to the MAVIC Pro. That is very amateurish in photography. What I was talking about is that the drone is not smart enough to focus on the “closer” subject.

[@gordallen]

Take a look at the way the Nano + with its' dual (or hybrid) autofocus, does real "phase detection" (PDAF) and "contrast detection (CDAF) which is truly automatic, really fast, works well with moving objects and does not require user intervention by highlighting the person or area on the screen. Captain Drone shows this on his original review of the Nano + (see around the 3:25min mark of that video). I've noticed on a number of Mini 3 (which probably uses the slower contrast detection only) reviews, and how out of focus videos are when transitioning from short range to infinity without intervention. To me this is a huge issue. The dual autofocus feature of the Nano should be talked about more imho and a key differentiator between the two drones.

[@1stsquadrone810]

The 2 most 2022 anticipated aviation video events, Top Gun 2 and Capt. Drone's review of the MINI3

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Ha ha, Love it!!!!!!

[@romeoborromeo5210]

Very detailed and honest review. Really like it thanks.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenkraft2821]

Thanks for the video, i am waiting for mine to come through the mail hopefully today

[@tonycapil1022]

Probably best to fly at night in a lower res to gain more light then at 4k. Or shoot 4k at 23.97 if the DJI defaults to 180 degree shutter angle.

[@michaelpechthalt8627]

Hello Steve. Your review is wonderful, honest and best of all. Wish flight more combo did you buy?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I purchased the only one that was available from DJI on the May 10th launch date… think it was the basic one.

[@dickvancampen3318]

Amazing following mode.

[@noahsflyzone6076]

i have a small drone youtube channel on drones and captian drones channel got me into drones and inspired me to start my channel. i love how he makes new videos every few days, thank you captian drone!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you for the kind words. Best of success with your channel!

[@noahsflyzone6076]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you!