DJI Mini 3 Pro | Still The BEST Budget Drone?

Should you still buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro?
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Pros - 1:02
Portability - 1:04
Video Quality - 2:25
It’s a Sub 250g - 3:09
It’s SO quiet - 3:22
Vertical Shooting - 4:01
Charging Case - 4:41
Pro Controller - 5:06
Durability - 5:22
Cons - 5:50
Video Quality (Again) - 7:57
Wind Performance - 8:37
Final Thoughts - 9:34
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[@Mcgeee]

Hope you guys enjoy this one! To add a correction here - the drone shoots 4K 60 not 4K 30. Apparently I didn't have enough coffee when I filmed this 🙄

[@jebemi]

I just ordered it I have mavic2 pro

[@OffGridAdventure]

Can you set it to 4k30 and 4k24?

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@OffGridAdventureof course

[@JustDisc]

Ya, I knew that one was wrong :p

[@keonasdayout1363]

helloo. if you are not using it anymore can you give it to me as a gift,?

[@sgcfilms7146]

This guy needs more attention! This video has very good editing and I love it!

[@russstamp5965]

Thanks for this video! Great to hear your thoughts after extensively using it. Sounds like the perfect beginner drone for my purposes.

[@Lithium023]

I just got the basic mini 3 and wow if you want a drone that can really travel som distance it's the one to get. The flight time with the battery plus is insane and it does your basic stuff really well, video and pics etc. It would be the drone I'd recommend to the regular flyer.

[@eliaszayed4245]

Me too I just got the mini 3 pro for the very first drone

[@Melltronster]

Keep it up Danny, great review.

[@steve0mania284]

I absolutely ❤ my dji mini 3 Pro no upgrade here!! 🙌🏾

[@SkyTouch08]

Appreciate the review brother. I thinking about picking one up

[@FlyingBeeFPV]

Hey thank you very much for your in-depth update video on your Mini 3 pro usage. Since you also fly FPV have you ever tried the goggles 2 with your Mini 3 Pro? If so how is your impression of latency with that? Is it more like Mini 3 Pro to rc controller (150ms) or like avata to goggles 2 (40ms)? Thank you so much for you help.

[@skycam509]

Your assessment is spot on! I like my Mini 3 Pro for all the same reasons and use my Mavic 3 for the stuff that needs to be higher quality. I sold my Air 2s because it didn't fill any need the other 2 didn't have covered. BTW, I'm a McGee. I wonder if we're related. Thanks for the video, and of course the lion cub!

[@josuetrujo]

Following you now not only for the good content but for visiting my hometown Guatemala

[@jimsdrones6405]

Thanks for posting.

[@tedzukowski471]

Thanks for all the valuable information you provided. I’m retired looking for a hobby and was thinking drone photography would be fun. Love the baby lion. ✌️

[@dietrickvann.2748]

I’ve flown over 1000 miles with the Mini-3 pro all over the globe. It’s really amazing. Get the bigger battery for 45 min flight times

[@adelmazitov]

I agree 100%. 👍

[@pjcanada4763]

Hi great review report thanks Any idea how many hours yiu used the drone as i would like to figure out The reliability of the motors . Propeller changes ? If so how often ? I just git the pro with 20 hours on it And also 2 batts with 45 min floght time Cheers

[@Desi_Dad_vlogs]

Great vid bruh ❤

[@InTheKnow855]

my mini 3 pro had to be replaced twice because of misting lens but unfortunately has not been fixed and I got tired of having to constantly replaced it 😞. Dji said it's normal and to just store the drone with a silica gel.

[@palerider.inf1232]

Awsome review, might buy a mini pro 3, had a mini 2 and was very pleased with it and sold it to get a Avata but must say i miss the mini too much so i got to get one!

[@psoon04286]

Bought mine last September and am still learning the ropes. It’s a fantastic buy for a first-timer like me. Has not disappointed me in anyway. Just resisting looking at the Air 3🤪

[@mentlinc]

How do you like it now? I just ordered one, any heads up?

[@psoon04286]

@@mentlinc no regrets at all. There’s still more to discover and learn. If you’re a gadgets guy you’ll pick it up in no time. Just bear in mind it’s a sub-250 drone so mind the wind conditions. I’d say up to 30kph gusts are doable

[@mentlinc]

@@psoon04286 has the wind ever caused yours to crash?

[@Daniel.Rivera1]

Honestly I love my mini 3 pro but literally on my first flight ever. It was auto landing and for some reason mistook the home landing and ended up trying to land on a super uneven surface and actually snapped 2 of the arms completely off of the drone. Not sure how or why this happened but never had an issue after that. Thank gosh for their insurance care service 😅

[@espinoza-adventure]

Great video!

[@Pcbdude82]

I'm thinking about picking one of these up. I'm a pro photographer. Never really got into drones. Maybe flew one a few times. But that's it. I'm planning on moving to the Philippines in the near future (as well as doing sone traveling) and want to start shooting youtube content. How does the follow mode work? Assuming it has one. There are some activities in which I won't be able to control it. Such as snorkeling, surfing etc. Or if im doing a photoshoot and have no extra pair of hands. And. What would you consider to windy? Being on a bunch of islands, winds def going to be a factor. I'd like a heavier drone, but something I can just put up without permits and stuff is perfect. Or are drone permits fairly easy to get?

[@dominic77999]

Thanks for the video. I’m a hobby photographer that looking to get a drone for creating images for print. Is this a suitable choice for me?

[@chris-ip4pk]

Great video,I just bought one,not used it yet ,my rear left has slight play in hinge when folded in,is this normal,cheers.

[@richertz]

Get the larger battery and you have a different beast, the 46 minutes (ok more like 40) feels like ages - potentially I do 2 filmings with it, but also you don't have to return it home when you are busy filming.

[@LivingSoulLife]

We are looking to buy our first drone to go live aboard sailing around Australia and document our adventures on land and sea. You have just helped us decide this is the first drone for us. Thank you for the honest and comprehensive review. We love your edits and video skills etc and will be watching and learning from you. New followers here Mate. Stay cool! 😎

[@psoon04286]

Just a small caution. As your first drone taking off and landing on your boat, even when stationary will be a challenge not to be taken lightly. It can be done but not recommended for the inexperienced. Have fun😄

[@Mcgeee]

Best of luck!

[@louietuna8091]

Great job on the video. High production value. What ND filters do I need in the PNW? Thank you Danny.

[@Mcgeee]

Thank you! Just a normal 8 16 32 set would be perfect

[@nathanrocks2562]

Shout-out to the cute baby lion. Great video man. I'm looking for a newer, better drone than my first Holy Stone drone, and I think the Mini 3 pro is my choice!

[@stevestojan]

Great video. I bought mine when it first came out but used it twice then got too busy. Recently got much more into it. The mini 3 pro is perfect for someone like me; a weekend flyer who just wants to take some cool videos of my town. Within 30 seconds of grabbing the drone’s case, I’m in the air. Insanely easy to fly and nearly idiot proof.

[@kbgt1523]

I almost went whole hog into this hobby like most things I do and bought the most expensive drone and bundle but had this thought last minute. Got a refurbished mini 3 pro with just the rc controller + drone + battery for $585

[@mentlinc]

​@@kbgt1523they sell the new Mini 3 Pro on the website for 599 with RC controller

[@HikeFly22]

Nice review

[@RollinHomies]

Great info Thanks

[@user-wx5pt1gw2z]

Considering buying this as my first diy side-hustle videography. Any more tips would be welcome! Loved this video and helps me. Honestly I’m worried about financing! Quick $ generation? Thanks!

[@VlogCity]

11:05 We didn't ask, but he delivered!

[@JOMOPressureWash]

Thank you thank you

[@123adham456]

I just sold my air 2 to upstate to the air 3 but after watching this I’m sold on the mini 3 pro thanks bro 😎

[@thatoneguy94512]

Hope you didn't get it since the mini 4 pro is coming out Friday

[@anthonybmwsoldat1530]

how is the battery life? i have a spark and a mav2. the battery life on those two are terrible. it seems as you just get it in the air setup and "warning warning".. the cost of replacing the batteries are about the cost of a used drone.

[@mentlinc]

I would think the included battery and maybe 1 extra plus battery would give you atleast a good hour of flight

[@schoeferfilm]

I have drones since the phantom 1 for over 10 years 😂 flying without a viewer 🙈 now I have the phantom 4 pro but mostly I use the mini 3 pro because of its small size 😅 the quality is really good 👍🏻

[@dowi6165]

I hit the like button within 1 minute 😃😃😃. I love this drone. I have also the Mavic 3 Pro. I use both.

[@maxsaltykov]

Great video! What’s your camera and lens? The image is awesome! Any filters? Thanks!

[@Wisskey8t9]

NIce! thank you for posting. I JUST got my Mini3Pro. what color grading program are you using? Its Beautiful !

[@Wisskey8t9]

oh ARTLIST....lol i asked the question while watching the video!!

[@YUOSF121]

Which is better dji mini3pro or dji air2s?

[@theratbuster]

Just got one just need a bit of decent weather to get out and use it

[@DRAJ_tv]

My mini 3 pro is my most prized possession

[@mentlinc]

I just ordered one, the features and video quality look pretty dope to me for the price

[@jailbreakoverlander]

a;right Im subbed. well done homie.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

so nice to hear someone call the "tesla thing" for what it is or ISNT!!

[@froiled4152]

Love watching videos of drones I can’t afford

[@wizardemrys]

I bought the mini 3 pro for real estate photography business. And for personal use.

[@gumonthepants]

This feels like a dumb question but can you use the video and imaging camera without flying the drone? In other words can you just hold it like a camera and use it even though you're not flying? Reason being I'm considering buying something like AGH6 and this drone as well but I think I just might be happy with the drone because it's a camera as well

[@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815]

Whoaa!!!😂😂 u know what dji makes a hand held stick version.... check it out even has a stabilizer on it

[@mentlinc]

The wind looked pretty crazy at 9:22 😂 not a good day to fly with the trees blowing like that I think. I would blame the 250g drone for that.

[@Tripeefy]

Hi great video just have a question couldn't find an answer online, can you use this drone as a handheld gimbal camera ? like does the camera and gimbal turn on and record without turning the propellers on ? also can you monitor the footage using the remote controller ? Thanks

[@Mcgeee]

Yep you can!

[@imjusts0medude]

I just bought one from dji direct, got an extra card and the fly more pack...low and behold I see this video today, I'm even more stoked. My first drone but I'm not new to remote controlled vehicles or photography, this review definitely reassured me that I'm going to be happy....thank you.

[@densomerglad8421]

Hey, a nice greeting for you and a question. I am buying a used mini 3 pro that has flown for 9 hours and 25 minutes so far. Is that a lot for this drone and what malfunctions can start to happen after flying this long? Thank you.

[@cuve_ae]

Mini 3 pro with the RC controller & fly more combo is the best value. Photos are stunning & the video is butter smooth.

[@Mcgeee]

Agreed!

[@CalTek]

Only downfall with the RC controller is no support for SDK so you cannot take advantage of 3rd party apps to give you more use out of your drone. Either spend the big $$ on the RC Pro or pick up a RC-N1 to connect phone to.

[@cuve_ae]

@@CalTek Yeah I have ran into that issue for 3d mapping for AR/VR utilization. That and there is no mounts for bikes with the RC controller. Another issue I had was my iPhone not playing nice with the mapping app either. So I had to drop more $$$ on an android phone and the RC-N1 controller. Plus now I want that Action 4 haha so it never ends I guess. oh and the new air 3 lol

[@CalTek]

@@cuve_ae yeah the downfall of expensive hobbies/jobs. I am a photographer as well so always wanting to upgrade the equipment and that gets costly. I may end up picking up a RC-N1 next year to try out mapping, etc.

[@cuve_ae]

@@CalTek I wish you the best with your business brother. It’s nice being able to buy toys as write offs haha.

[@aodvisions]

Has anyone been dealing with wifi connection issues depending on where you are especially no wifi? Ive been unawake to fly because of that I am not sure if its an update that needs to be done or is it ocusync issue. I read that is ocusync so im curious why does it need wifi to operate.

[@justright8988]

Been flying since the 1st phantom but it’s the only “professional” drone I can afford now so my choice is made. Just looking for reasons to feel good about it 😂

[@Norrlandshusky]

Did just order one 👌 doing a lot of Dogsleding and gonna use it for that

[@mentlinc]

You dogsled? Sounds fun I'll sub to check it out when you post. Just ordered my Mini 3 Pro last week. Gonna shoot rap videos and short films with it.

[@Norrlandshusky]

Yeah thanks ☺️ I noticed that go gett the best shots I need to fly higher or furter away so the following me mode does not work so I always have to drive the sled and fly the drone Manuel 😅

[@user-lk8vy4ei9r]

❤🎉🎈. Awesome

[@DylinSnedden]

I've been debating picking up a new stabilized drone to compliment my FPV drones and was debating between this or the new Air 3 recently and I think I'm gonna go with the Air 3. While this didn't have many negatives, the ones you mentioned swayed me. Side note: I forgot about the baby lion and it popped up while I was typing this and got a good laugh. 😅

[@intownsolarhomesteading476]

Im getting into drones with plans for mapping property, claims etc. Would DJI 3 pro be a good choice? Neet autonomous flight according to coordinates and following capabilities. What would you recommend?

[@Mcgeee]

Yeah it would be solid. There's loads of apps you can use to do that

[@CalTek]

It is but make sure to get the RC-N1 or RC Pro controller and NOT the RC one. RC does NOT support 3rd party apps so you cannot take advantage of waypoint apps like Dronelink.

[@intownsolarhomesteading476]

@@CalTek thank you very much for that information..prob saved me some money.

[@Smalltown-1776]

10:11 & I now see I should’ve watched the video before asking 🤦‍♂️…thank u, u don’t hafta read anymore of this comment u answered my questions 👍Ok so I love taking pictures I’m an artist so to speak, I play music, draw & love the editing & photography that goes along with it. I’m researching drones bc I’m wanting to invest in a hobby & perhaps one day become something more. Even if it never becomes anything it’s something my son would be able to look back on & perhaps help him in making decisions & what kinda man I was. Ofc I’m talking about after I’m long gone & he’s a young man. Anyways I’ve got a cpl over landers, I gotta Nikon CoolPix 550 & a idea in my head for a unique channel & subscriber base. I know the Coolpix is dated at this point but it still takes beautiful photos. I’ve gotta laptop, all I need now is a drone & the knowledge of how to edit & mix video+audio. I’ve never flown a drone. Is this to advanced for a beginner & what’s the most u’d recommend spending on a 3 pro bundle that gets at least everything plus a controller. 🤷‍♂️

[@graphguy]

great vids.... there is no perfect product - zero, nada and There is no competition.

[@boopboop4443]

I'm just here for the baby lion promised :)

[@terryontwowheels]

Is the mini 3 just as good ? Say for a cheaper price than new like 350$?

[@fendrou]

Not as good but with very good features. It can fly more time with the same battery (almost 5 min). It does not overheat. Mini 3 lacks the sensors for tracking and avoiding collisions but it shares the same camera with the mini 3 pro. The mini 3 pro has mastershots, hyperlapse and ocusync 3 transmission and asteroid quickshot, you can modify the speed for cine normal and sport modes 🚁 You can have your own research for more 😎

[@Rushquik555]

u missed all the imortant features about drone..whats its range on battery ? what size is battery.. can it come home when i tell it to correctly? cus i done lost a spark n 2 minni 2s beacuse the gps got destroyed by strong wind n when gps is showing you where to find drone n when u get there its not there at all.. gps done missed home by a mile or 2 away? thats why i wanna know if home button working correctly in our favor or djis favor...true!!😢😢😢😢

[@melomaniakjm]

Great artlist promo. Shame about that drone review around it that got in the way.

[@JohnnyLyft]

I actually would like to just fly around the city in Tampa in fpv goggles and check the city out in a different perspective than the street head level. I'd like to fly up to buildings near and see the rooftops. We have beautiful sunsets over the city and water downtown. Also, I'd like to get footage of the entire tampa area, even the ghetto in east Tampa with the old stye homes and streets. I don't wanna fly over empty fields or water just because there's nobody around. That's no fun, and I'd obviously I don't want boring footage of trees in Florida lol

[@JanieJane6149]

Cute baby lions are called CUBS 🤔🤣

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

This drone is far from a budget drone. It’s one of the top contenders actually

[@Possiblekim]

I really have a range problem, could only fly 400m only, not worth it. If you have a solution, please help

[@NoddyOLeary2010]

Change it in settings Maximum distance 👍

[@Dronex-19]

Hands down, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is the budget drone to beat! 🎮🛩 The video quality and stability are mind-blowing

[@anjayl]

I think Potensic is filling that gap now.

[@lesterjang1106]

It was worth it for the lion!

[@conteudoanimal]

my bad point is this drone control does not record the audio ... I want to fly and discribe Im under lake X, you can see now the mountain M and things like ... I need to record the audio in my phone and than mix on shotcut the video editor software I use ... seems this issue is resolved in mini 4 ...

[@mentlinc]

I heard you can use other phone apps while using the flight app. Can't you screen record while flying with the mic on?

[@conteudoanimal]

I have RC1 control ... so no phone needed I use my phone as mic @@mentlinc

[@michaelblack8265]

I love this drone because it requires no registration and no remote ID and travel anywhere with this mini 3 pro

[@Islandpandemonium]

Got mine and found out I'm to close to our airport, beware.

[@michaelblack8265]

DJI will not take off if within 5 miles of any airport with geo fencing

[@waldo-ot6ul]

Wind was so narly 😂😂😂😂

[@alienman7866]

Whats up w the hair? It's dang too nice.

[@ramishawan1620]

Brother looks like peter Mckinnon😁

[@dotdot7421]

❤👍🏽

[@eingelvf]

answer: Y E S

[@JohnSmith-nf8bi]

👍

[@ownagejedi]

Best budget drone is the potensic atom se

[@kenfung7459]

I came here for the cute lion baby photo.

[@DeeBatch]

also shots 4k 60fps

[@chollings2143]

Why am i finding Dee under a drone video? 😭 Used to seeing you on twitter

[@DeeBatch]

lmao I love my drones what can I say @@chollings2143

[@osamaodah8779]

Please inform from where I can buy

[@Mcgeee]

link is in the description :)

[@AMDpicturelife]

It takes better photos than photos that don’t exist

[@elvisvan]

_ICT🌌1AM 11th Nov 2023_

[@SpongeBob-xh8ir]

DJI spokesman 😊

[@DylinSnedden]

He literally just said the Mavic 3 isn't worth it to him. How is that being a spokesman?

[@allegriach]

Where is the big competitor besides DJI? After the copycat there’s nothing around.

[@DylinSnedden]

@@SpongeBob-xh8ir wouldn't expect anything more mature from someone named SpongeBob.

[@alienman7866]

Damn it I need travel $$ I only eat 1 meal a day.

[@NildoScoop]

The Mini 3 pro shoots 4K 60fps and not 2.7K. 😉

[@Mcgeee]

You are 100% correct. Apologies for the typo!

[@AjithSenarathna-qk4we]

Hi danny I have been watching your video since 2023 . My name is Randeer R. I m 14 years old. I am from Sri Lanka and it has been my dream for a long time to fly a dji drone but unfortunately I don't have enough money.

[@foam27]

wind tho.

[@blqhamuha]

People on social networks don't know how to turn Their phone 90 degrees?!As Jesse Lee Peterson said "Amazing!"😅

[@suazzz3070]

With the mini drone why fly the full size drones? Not worth a ticket

[@DJVOutdoors]

Agree with comment below this is not a budget drone

[@asturiancetorix2552]

The Mini 3 Pro is the size of a cola-can, but it has a lot of potential.

[@jayinla228]

I've heard the range on these is terrible, less than a mile.

[@user-sx2fg9wl8t]

Year hit the water and there fried. It will be a drone when they become water proof

[@polska905]

Lol a 1000 bucks is a budget drone? Anyway, thats definitely a sweet unit for sure...

[@the_original_skytiger]

What about $900 says budget drone, dude? Lol

[@ramirobastida9543]

Because there’s other ones that go for up to $4,500. Lol

[@BBODbbod]

First i loved it, NOW I HATE IT! It refuse to fly. It demands update before flying, it demands WiFi before flying, it demands GPS before flying, It DEMANDS connection to server before flying... So many times I have to spend 1-2h of troublesolving because it damands something before it can do a simple take of. It cant fly indoors without restrictions, it cant fly in a mine or in a cave, it cant even take off i a forest. The only way to make i fly sometimes it to grab i by the hands and throw it, then you can make it fly for 5-10m. I will now ship my DJI mini 3 Pro to Ukraine. I hope they starp a grenade to it and send it on a one way mission.

[@mentlinc]

Are you saying it needs good internet signal to fly at all? Or does the controller have issues connecting in those type of enbironments?

[@samsunggalaxytaba3858]

900 bucks is not a budget drone

[@mentlinc]

I got mine for 600

[@Epic_Nooby]

Its 600

[@EazyDuz18]

toy drone