DJI Mini 3 Review: Is It Worth Buying in 2024?

[@Eternal2007]

Starting today 6/14 Costco has the Mini 3 on sale for $299. Incredible value.

[@UnknownXdriver]

My wife is buying it for me for Father’s Day

[@MattyDCCollins]

yooo that's wild - insane value

[@MattyDCCollins]

heck yeah!

[@Macrae92]

WTH just got one today for $450 I’m gonna return it and go to Costco lol

[@1empyre1life]

I've been considering this since the last time it's been on sale. I'm just concerned about crashing into something. The 360/up/down sensors have already saved my butt flying the Air 3. ALSO: Costco is backordered as of now, but still taking orders, FYI.

[@Zerodoesskits]

I have been saving up for one of these by doing work on my grandfathers 13 acres of land (bush hogging, mowing, removing stumps.)

[@MattyDCCollins]

proud of you Zero - KEEP GRINDING!

[@Zerodoesskits]

@@MattyDCCollins Yessir

[@Zerodoesskits]

@@MattyDCCollins I’m at 270 dollars

[@MrCreeperrr]

Did you get it? ​@@Zerodoesskits

[@CJKisame]

I recently purchase this drone and it dope for a begineer drone! Just bought it for 299 lola

[@danielmcdonald9917]

Do you have to declare battery’s through customs when flying ?

[@evanhernandez7221]

I had this Drone since Christmas of last year, but it came with the RC-N1 controller that my mom ordered from Costco.

[@MattyDCCollins]

still a great way to fly :)

[@銃翼]

The rc n1 is actually better as the rc usually takes long to start up Nd you dont need to jailbreak your device if you want fcc mode for example

[@Smoczyca]

Hey guys I currently own the Mavic Air 1 and I am able to change it to Mini 3 basically for free. I really enjoy flying the Air, it was and still is my first drone. Should I switch? Only obvious con is that I have the whole combo set of Air and I'd be getting the basic set Od Mini 3. Any thoughts?

[@MattyDCCollins]

switch for free buddyy, the upgrade is massive, don't worry about battery life just maybe buy a portable charger for it if you're on a budget or buy and extra battery if you need it

[@daleochea3494]

Hi! I got my dji mini 3 fmc for $600 yesterday in the SM city Cebu Philippines. Only i can see is WOW!

[@MattyDCCollins]

That’s awesome buddy have fun with it!

[@Frank_Robbins]

It just went on sale today

[@Macrae92]

Nice, just got one today it is amazing!

[@kristinerivers6946]

$600 u kidding me you can get two of mini 3 for that’s price. Can u still return it

[@albysalangsang]

magkano po kuya

[@vercoda9997]

My DJI Mavic Air 2 is sitting on an isolated, inaccessible marshy headland, where I lost it in April, only about 500m away from where I was in one of Northern Ireland's biggest towns. Away it went - then almost instantly, 'Signal Lost', and it refused to Return To Home, despite being close to me, despite having phone masts etc all around for signal strength. I had no way to reach it - hovering over a distant marshy field, with fields of flooded marshwater and chest-high rusty barbed wire and overgrown hedges preventing any way to get to it, so eventually, despite my frantic attempts to get towards it in time, I hadn't a hope of reaching it. It ran out of power, and dropped into trees and marshy ground below, where I finally got a brief, final 5 seconds of video feed at last, and a final GPS map location confirming where it is. And there it is to this day, resting in the muddy, marshy undergrowth, on an inaccessible piece of isolated unused land. It's hard not to still get angry with DJI's software just refusing to return back where it came from, but well, that's why I'm mulling over getting a new drone, now...

[@MattyDCCollins]

that's brutal, did you contact them?

[@vercoda9997]

@@MattyDCCollins Nope, no point. I'd had it more than a year, and had no replacement insurance extra - all I could do is have a moment of pure terror (what if it fell out of the sky and hit someone?!) followed by all-consuming amber and frustration, knowing it had lost signal inside one of the North's biggest towns, and yet the software didn't automatically trigger a return back to original GPS. And here we are, and there it is. I loved the nature shots and footage, but after That burn, I'm reluctant to trust DJI again. Let's see... Absolutely heartbreaking though, as I didn't hit a tree, or fly it into anything - the drone dropped its connection to anything, so I was let down by the drone/DJI software, rather than pilot error. Thanks for the review here; was interesting...

[@gewatangv9532]

neo or mini 3 ?

[@MattyDCCollins]

sheesh way different drones so that's a hard one, mini 3 is better quality for sure, if you need a beginner fun drone the neo

[@WhereJosGoes]

I'm wanting to get this drone to shoot rock climbing and outdoor videos. I'd love to hop on a coaching call to talk about it all!

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah no worries Josie. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and we can line something up

[@marklouieadame]

This is good on regular day wind resistance is the weakest. Will go air2s

[@MattyDCCollins]

love my air 2s

[@davidgoyetche2933]

I liked your video Matty, It doesn't matter but are you in Montreal?

[@MattyDCCollins]

Victoria, BC :)

[@michaeldanforth3059]

Go with the mini3 over the mini 2 for the price difference the mini 3 is a big upgrade in the camera. And the flight characteristics are much improved

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah better overall picture for sure! The mini 2 SE is a good option as well :)

[@michaeldanforth3059]

@@MattyDCCollins the se certainly is a good option. The new mini 4K is a really good bargain for 299 it has the 10 km range and 4K video pretty much a mix of the SE and the original mini two that I paid a lot of money for back in the day

[@vz12938]

mini 3 pro is too good of a model, that they have to stop the production loll. The only sad thing about mini 3 is that there is no active track, but the small loophole you suggested looks great! So I will go for this! Thanks!

[@MattyDCCollins]

haha i saw they stopped production because they came out with the mini 4 pro - and yes I'm going to take the mini 3 to Turkey next month!

[@nuraman00]

If the DJI Mini 3 Pro with RC remote, and the DJI Mini 4 Pro with RC 2 remote, are almost the same price, do I go with the DJI Mini 4 Pro?

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yeah man the 4 pro is wild

[@SoccerStar-ej6tq]

I want to get my first photography drone and have decided to get either the mini 2 se or mini 3. I have watched both of your videos, but it would be great if you could make a video comparing the camera quality of the two drones. Thanks

[@MattyDCCollins]

I'm making one this week! Don't worry hahah

[@OnTheBankTV-OTBTV]

Mini 3 much better then se

[@Sppatil07]

Plz help. Which should I choose. Dji mini 2 se, or Dji mini 4K

[@spirittravels.]

Hi, what do you think about the DJI mini 4K?

[@MattyDCCollins]

it's an awesome drone if you're on a budget!

[@spirittravels.]

@@MattyDCCollinsThanks for the update

[@CM_UAV]

Great review. The Mini 3 was my first drone and the one I'm primarily using to try to launch my drone related KZbin channel. Your Mavic Air 2 review was also helpful to me, as that is the other drone I have. Any tips for starting a drone channel would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@MattyDCCollins]

Thanks for the love CM! Tips for starting is get your first 20 videos posted and after the first one try and improve 1 thing each video!

[@IdkAusernameThatsNotCringy]

Im taking my mini 3 to the beach tomorrow, hope to get some good ocean views😊😊

[@MattyDCCollins]

heck yeah! get some top down footage!

[@chrisminahan9846]

How is he over the water? I have the Mini 3 Pro and was told don't fly over water because it confuses the sensor's and will automatically go to RTH

[@MattyDCCollins]

If you fly to low to the water it can be an issue I heard with older models, but other than that it's great

[@chrisarbuckle4880]

Does this support thermal video? I'm looking to buy a drone to find a lost pet.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Sorry to hear about your pet :( no I don’t believe so

[@chrisarbuckle4880]

@@MattyDCCollins Thank you. 😢

[@nuraman00]

So does the DJI Mini 3 PRO have collision sensors?

[@RohanPL]

yep

[@MattyDCCollins]

It does yeah :)

[@Smoggiekeeper]

How long can you recored for?

[@MattyDCCollins]

I don't think there is a record limit so just the length of the battery life so 34 mins

[@harryhammett1325]

Hey Dude, just bought my first DSLR hoping to create some small projects. A call could be useful just to get some insight on direction I should go to start growing a channel and the next bits of gear I should purchase. Thanks!

[@MattyDCCollins]

let's line it up Harry - email me at [e-mail]

[@nuraman00]

So was the range of the DJI Mini 3 only 1.5 km? It never did closer to its reported 10km transmission range?

[@MattyDCCollins]

That was just bad interference - it's still good for transmission just depends where you fly

[@eenjoch9212]

Just bought this with the standard controller for 330 euro's, can't wait to test this out

[@MattyDCCollins]

heck yeah, happy flying!

[@LenMiDrones_photography]

I definitely want to get into doing some drone reviews

[@MattyDCCollins]

do it :)

[@arts7293]

Hi. I have air2s I like this drone but I'm thinking to get mini3 and share same rc controller. Air2s is terrible loud, bring too much attention. Do you have any solution make air2s little bit more quiet?

[@MattyDCCollins]

you can buy low nois props if you want but if you've tried that then yeah maybe it's not gonna work for you

[@Smoggiekeeper]

Looking at getting one to recored a football game, would this be any good?

[@MattyDCCollins]

You would need to bring it down after the battery dies but yea it would work great

[@Smoggiekeeper]

@@MattyDCCollins could it land itself?

[@demonicrgc]

You do realize Google is free right?​@@Smoggiekeeper

[@ozwald2750]

Hello !! There is a offer in my country of 466€ for this drone fly more combo, do you recomend it? Also for the same price i can get a second hand air 2s fly more combo, which should buy?

[@ozwald2750]

And the offer of mini 3 come with a rc screen control, the air 2s come with normal control

[@MattyDCCollins]

If I were you I'd buy the Air 2s with no no screen controller. Way better image in my opinion

[@shb7772000if]

I recently purchased a refurbished mini 3 pro from the DJI store for $480. Two big disappointments for me, is it won't fly waypoints like my mavic 3 pro does, and it doesn't have cruse control. It would cost DJI nothing to add these features.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Not a bad deal! Still a great drone but yeah sounds like if you need those features your forced to upgrade

[@michaeldanforth3059]

You’re right they saved both of them features for the mini four Pro that’s why I went out and bought the mini four Pro but the mini three pro is still an awesome drone

[@shb7772000if]

@@michaeldanforth3059 yes, even though they could easily add these features to the older drone, mini 3 pro, they would rather have you buy a new drone. I had an opportunity to buy a refurbished mini 3 pro for $480. I did not do good due diligence to find it's exact features. Otherwise I probably wouldn't of bought it. The mini 4 pro would of been too expensive for me as a second drone. I already had a mavic 3 pro.

[@kenisugaming]

just bought mine a month ago 2nd hand for only like 350 dollars i think or 25k in peso its good for beginner like me

[@MattyDCCollins]

that's unreal, it's such a good drone for the money!

[@kenisugaming]

@@MattyDCCollins yep very good video quality for me tbh didn't expect

[@andrewgoman1235]

Hi matt. Speaking from uk. Im a total beginner would you say a mini 3 with the additional controler is the way forward for me. I was thinking 2nd hand to save sone money??? Cheers andy

[@MattyDCCollins]

Hey Andy, I would recommend the mini 2 se for you with the no screen controller tbh :)

[@Unplugged704]

Can Mini 3 be used in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, without registration? Heard if less than 250g, those countries do not require registration. But cannot confirm. Anyone?

[@MattyDCCollins]

I have flown even over 250g in thailand and vietnam but you might want to check with your airline to see what they allow you to enter the country with

[@EfbyEye]

I can’t find ND filters for this specific drone Do you have a link by chance?

[@MattyDCCollins]

amzn.to/3yU8EKD

[@EfbyEye]

@@MattyDCCollins thank you

[@MarilynRoseYT]

thank you for this review, you really covered so many topics! I am excited to use this for travel content mostly, and just hit purchase after watching many reviews including yours. got the fly more combo for $559 from abt 🎉🎉

[@MattyDCCollins]

Glad it was helpful! Congrats on your new drone!

[@levischuurmans9400]

What happens to the drone when it gets out of range?

[@MattyDCCollins]

automatically kick in to RTH mode and will auto land where you took off from :)

[@levischuurmans9400]

@@MattyDCCollins The answer I was hoping for. Phew.

[@levischuurmans9400]

@@MattyDCCollins For this price (maybe say +€150 max if it's really worth it), do you recommend this one or another one? I'm still kind of in the comparing different drones phase, looking for best value money. 😅

[@roninr8199]

Any idea when would dji mini 4 release?

[@MattyDCCollins]

My guess would be by the end of the year :)

[@roninr8199]

@@MattyDCCollins I wish it would release by November coz I would be going to Thailand and get one. What about mini 5 pro? I am not sure of dji launch iteration for drones.

[@clayton4115]

Will this version also have waypoint planning, i,e you chose on the map where the drone to fly and what speed and height and it follows the way points ?

[@MattyDCCollins]

I don't think the mini 3 does - you need the 4 pro for waypoints pretty sure! you can watch my review on it :)

[@mish2393]

Hey, dude ! Love your videos, just watched this one and the mini 2s, I’m a professional photographer and I’d like to add drone to my weddings or other prestations, I want a good quality drone, with at least 2 batteries for less than 500€ I’m tempted By this mini 3, since it’s under 250g and france legislation is harsh about that, but also cuz it is cheaper than maveric or air 2s. My question is, is this mini 3 relevant for this use ? Or would you recommand another drone ? Tx !!

[@MattyDCCollins]

It’s honestly fine and I use it for weddings but it’s 8 bit colour and no log footage which is a downer. But other than that it’s cheap and good. I shot a wedding with it yesterday and the clients will love the footage

[@mish2393]

@@MattyDCCollins bought mini 2 se

[@blvcxsvntv]

Pretty sick 😮

[@MattyDCCollins]

Taking it to turkey as we speak more content to come

[@treynolds94]

The mini 2 se is still worth it so of course the mini 3 is. My next and second ever drone will be the mini 3 in 4 years from now when my fiance and then wife lets me purchase a new one with my allowance. Also with the range test and being able to go uo to 500m no way you only got to 1500m away. I did a range test sitting in my backyard with houses trees and got 3.2kms out and signal was still okay turned around cause battery was sketching me out and that was with the mini 2 se the mini 3 should easily be able to get 4kms in normal mode before signal lose.

[@MattyDCCollins]

unfortunately only 1500m in that one test, there is crazy interference at times unfortunately but I'm glad to see that you got 3.2k - now I know it's possible in certain areas

[@snowflakecuntreeman3947]

Yeh, sitting in a old airfield control tower i got 3.8km then i lost my 1st bar just after i crossed high voltage power lines. In town from the ground at 110m (alt) i get around the same 1500-2000m, interference plays a big role.

[@RoyBisschops]

So confused by the (claimed) photo resolution. If I understand it correctly the 48MP photo is done in the software and the output in that case is only JPG? I checked the RAW files you made available, and they're just 9MP in a 16:9 aspect ratio. What is the max DNG resolution and aspect ratio? It's bad that Dji doesn't clearly put this on their site... Thanks!

[@MattyDCCollins]

yes the 48mp images are jpg only from my experience.

[@RoyBisschops]

@@MattyDCCollins ok, thanks! But in what aspect ratio will be the full RAW file? 4:3 or the classic 3:2

[@FilipoLipos]

just bought mini 3 as I wanted good 4k camera but did not wanted to pay for mini 4 pro

[@MattyDCCollins]

yeah that's a good call it's quite a bit cheaper

[@Johnrm_VideoGraphy]

Im getting mine tommorow 🥰

[@MattyDCCollins]

stoked for you! you're gonna love it!

[@Johnrm_VideoGraphy]

@@MattyDCCollins i already lovee it, its so good, the camera and all things about it is good for just 299$ on costco!

[@chael5060]

I scored mine for $200 through Costco brand new

[@MattyDCCollins]

c'mon now that's an unreal deal!

[@Kevon5112]

So i recently got the drone the other day because of a crash with dji mini 2 se because of the range and at the beach it crashed i was thinking about getting it fixed but in that time i purchased the dji mini 3 and it felt more impressive than the last one

[@MattyDCCollins]

Sorry to hear about the crash!!! And yeah if you like having 4K it’s great and the quality is certainly better in the highlights and shadows :) did you get the screen controller?

[@Pinboat]

Same with me. Ordered the mini 3 because the battery died when I wanted the last shot over the sea at my boat (stupid of me). It was sunny and I lost the sight of the drone and return to home was beeping. I could see the battery die more and more. I couldnt see it anyware so it landed in the sea and was gone. Got really angry at myself. Instead of buying a new mini 2 se I ordered the mini 3 but I going to use my old controller.

[@Pinboat]

I got some good quickshoots on the boat that was saved on my DJI fly app.

[@Kevon5112]

@@MattyDCCollins yeah working great but the wind in the carribean is rough so yeah i have to upgrade again so which one do you suggest (drone)

[@JoshConnectMedia]

I'd rather get the Mini 3 Pro rather than the Mini 3 though.

[@MattyDCCollins]

yeah I do like having LOG footage :)

[@timspisar]

Damn dude no log is a killer. Going to get a mini for weddings this year. Should I get the 3 pro? Or should I go for the 4? 🤔

[@MattyDCCollins]

No LOG is killer indeed my friend. Mini 3 Pro is quite a bit more expensive too!

[@elmerGuinawatan740]

So amazing drone ..I want to buy it ..By Gods help🙏😍

[@MattyDCCollins]

Good luck :)

[@NickGotte32]

Hey I am a beginner photographer wanting to buy my first camera. I’m not a content creator and video is not a priority of mine. I simply want to take really good pictures maybe of vehicles, nature etc. Like I said I’m a beginner. Sony or canon if video isn’t a huge factor for me? Also if Sony what would you say between these two for me A7iii vs a67000? Thanks so much Iv been stressed to make the right choice due to budget but still want to take great photos

[@MattyDCCollins]

Both will do a great job of taking photos and video - What is your budget? If you're just starting APSC might be good for you as lenses are cheaper as well

[@noeggoes]

299 at costco

[@MattyDCCollins]

that's a wicked deal! BUY TWO!

[@Acey_Ace13]

when will the discount go outg

[@Mr.Rendier]

I just bought my DJI mini 3 for €329,-

[@MattyDCCollins]

Yes sirrrr!

[@PilotsError]

Hi does anyone know if it's possible to yaw the camera while in RTH?

[@JoshConnectMedia]

For now, nope. You can only nose down the camera while RTH. I've tried but other than that, nope.

[@MattyDCCollins]

thanks for your question!

[@MattyDCCollins]

thanks for your help :)

[@jimsmith2782]

Been flying cheaper drones for years $80 cydrones these got AG GGI mini 3 amazing when you buy a drone just like your money on fire 'cause it's going to disappear crash And be gone enjoy it while you got it

[@MattyDCCollins]

hahah that's why sensors are so important

[@danielguerin2377]

Grow my photography into a business

[@MattyDCCollins]

Let’s go Daniel!!! Would love to help you out 👊 shoot me an email anytime and we can setup a zoom - [e-mail]

[@cashews4you]

2 months down the road, I'm disappointed with mine photo wise (which I figured, being a photographer) but everything else has been spectacular. Great beginner drone.

[@MattyDCCollins]

what don't you like about the picture quality? I think the bigger sensor of my air 2s helps with photos i've noticed

[@銃翼]

I got the 2 se ans i wish i had the 3, but my broke ass cant afford the 3

[@MattyDCCollins]

Haha the 2se is awesome man no worries

[@銃翼]

@@MattyDCCollins yeah xd

[@ayakylo2711]

Hi Matt. i just came to canada, I want to pursue my passion in photography which is my career back in the philippines. I’m still looking for some group of people who are visual enthusiasts. Currently working as a cook at the casino. Huhu looking forward to purchase some tools very soon to help myself heal and enjoy life by doing videos photos and storytelling. 😅✌🏼 Looking forward that we cross paths. 🫶🏻

[@MattyDCCollins]

Nice to meet you Aya! Hopefully we do cross paths

[@Keneev07]

Beautiful drone 👍 follow me

[@MattyDCCollins]

Thanks man yeah such a great drone!