DJI Mini3 Pro payload performance testing, how much can this awesome drone lift?

Disclaimer: I did not purchase this drone to lift object, but purely for the recording travel and outdoor videos.
I have been thinking lately to try to the DJI Mini3 Pro fishing and I could not find online what the payload capacity was, so I decided to test myself, using the landing gear (weighing 34 grams) and various sinkers of different weight.
I was actually disappointed from the result.
Initially I tested it on Normal mode, to have the obstacle avoidance activated. but I then decided to switch to Sport mode.
Furthermore the last two take offs left me perplexed... does sport mode kicks after some time maybe?
#DJI #Mini3pro #Payload #Dronetest #Dronefishing

[@synthyawylder3297]

Someone else already covered the 1st point I wanted to make, that your test weights didn't look to be centered. My 2nd point is that when lifting off from the ground (or other flat surface) the vortex created by the props tends to reduce the lift due to what I call the “doughnut effect”. In that, the prop wash directed downwards is then deflected laterally by the flat surface & curves around to the upper side of the props, reducing the available thrust. You might find increased performance by lengthening the string between the drone & the weight(s), although this can also increase oscillation & control (feedback) problems. Hand-launching would solve that problem. I read in another test article: “In our standardized thrust test, the Mini 3 Pro was able to lift 420 grams in addition to its own weight, a 2.7:1 thrust-to-weight ratio.”

[@GatorWinup]

Thanks for the number. I was looking for the thrust to weight ratio!

[@sahruladha3023]

Max load 420gram?

[@abhishekdsilva9673]

The reason for 130g to work perfectly cox it was well balanced vs earlier one propeller had more load, so the drone struggled to stay levelled

[@bashy2.0]

Mini 3 Pro always starts in N mode, then you need to switch to S, if already in S, switch to N then back to S

[@DawidGdybadz]

do you know how long can I fly with additonal 200g?

[@DawidGdybadz]

what is the battery life with 200g? how long can I fly with a standard battery and additional 200g?

[@MattnMathias]

I’m looking at this trying to figure out how to drop lines to pull Christmas lights up in my big tree. I know….but useful info

[@stevezuo12]

Cool test, but I think what may have happened is your center of gravity was off. When you had the 124g mass it was far to the right, the 130g mass was more centered. Think of it this way if the right side of the drone is heavier than the left, then the 2 right-side propellers would have to spin faster to keep the drone level. Further testing is needed to confirm, but my guess is that the drone sensors were sensing something is off so it didn't go higher. Or the right-side propellers were already spinning really fast and couldn't spin much more. The drone would flip over to the right because the left-side propellers would generate too much lift and the drone would no longer be stable. If you run this test again I would try to get rid of the string and make sure the mass is securely attached instead of having it free swing. Second I would try to measure and make sure the mass is centered as much as possible. You could do this by putting a scale (4 scales total) under each arm to make sure each propeller is supporting the same or very similar weight.

[@imagesbydavide]

Thanks @stevezuo12 very good points. The reason I did run thr test with the strings is because I wanted to simulate a fishing usage condition where with movements, fishing line and wind the weight is likely to be off-centered, but yes was rather interesting to see the drobe behaviour, and certanly this wasn't a very objective test

[@bashy2.0]

btw, for fishing, you need to also take into account the weight of the payload release mechanism, don't forget that part...

[@DemocracyManifest-vc5jn]

Fishing line too probably weighs a ton

[@paulwhiteman59]

Hi nice idea for weight test good job

[@imagesbydavide]

Thanks! I could find online payload capacity for other drones but not the Mini3 Pro, so thought to test it myself and share it for the others

[@paulwhiteman59]

Nicely done I subscribed to support your channel

[@imagesbydavide]

@@paulwhiteman59 thank you, done same 🔥🔥

[@paulwhiteman59]

Hi much appreciate the support thank you

[@TonesDroneVisuals]

Interesting test. I would say that around 100g would be a safe limit then

[@imagesbydavide]

Yes I totally agree with you

[@Mekchanoid]

Gopro cameras, which would add a lot of options to this drone, are around 150g but the older ones are 126. A proper mount would really help, but I think the motors are seriously struggling even with 100g.

[@ayeeffkay]

This won’t burn the prop motors?

[@Gerald-iz7mv]

hi is there a max range of 30m or 50m restriction when you use a payload > 50g?

[@DawidGdybadz]

did you find the answer?

[@elva12345]

In the beginning of your video your drone was lifting like 260 grams ant then it was struggling with 130g. What happened?

[@imagesbydavide]

I wonder if it was the battery capacity lowering maybe?

[@samsonn25]

Can it fly it out 1000 yards and back??

[@nakshumodgil]

Bruh just couple of min ago i just attached my dji action camera 3 with my drone(145gm)& try to fly it just take off normally I'll try to fly it tomorrow with my action camera & I'll post it on KZbin so stay tuned & wish me luck 🤞

[@MrsRebelliouz]

Hey what is the name of the string used to attach the weight?

[@imagesbydavide]

Normal fish rod

[@brandonegan523]

So technically you could use this drone as a fishing drone to drop baits out

[@jayperez3431]

thats a great idea

[@markymark8472]

Did you use it for fishing after these tests? How did it go?

[@imagesbydavide]

Yes, I took it out and works fine, I had to find another solution to the remote based release did not work beyond 100m

[@markymark8472]

what do you use?@@imagesbydavide

[@imagesbydavide]

@@markymark8472 squid bait and sputnic sinker

[@SQuiDFPV]

there is a 1km range one for 50$ more i believe. @@imagesbydavide

[@KyleSSamuelson]

So about 150 grams if you still want decent flight performance

[@Wallabynge]

Sport mode wont make any difference

[@SHIPMANANDDRONES]

Decent video song choice is horrendous

[@bushmanphotos]

that music ruined it and you could have done the gram to ounce conversions to save everybody googling them

[@imagesbydavide]

no one usually watches my videos so no need to save anyone's time

[@dave_ecclectic]

You don't have to google conversions They are right on your calculator.

[@benjaminfournier1815]

You should save everyone's time by converting to metric like almost every single country on this planet.

[@dave_ecclectic]

@@benjaminfournier1815 But then we would have to use that sucky system that can't even follow its own rules.

[@jiioannidis7215]

Are you too lazy or too ignorant to do the conversions yourself?

[@TKsolotravel]

Omg, why ridiculous music

[@imagesbydavide]

I like awful music

[@jiioannidis7215]

@@imagesbydavide The music is indeed awesomely awful, but at least you don't say anything during the video so it can be safely muted :)

[@charlesweaver3142]

How about just telling what you are doing instead of that annoying music!!

[@imagesbydavide]

Cause I'm annoying

[@knewledge8626]

​@@imagesbydavide😂

[@philldownes8685]

not very good at the lifting then compared t oa mini 2 that can lift 290 grams easy enough ( 10 .22 ounces)

[@DawidGdybadz]

do you know how long can I fly with additonal 200g?