The new DJI Mini 3 Pro drone was the first mini drone with anti-collision sensor and 48MP 90° rotatable camera with 4K60 video and kept 250g weight with these features.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the successor to the DJI Mini 2. It is an easy-to-use drone. With its less than 250g design it means you don't have to register it in most countries, and this lighter weight has even more benefits.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone has a complete object detection system. Its camera has a larger sensor than the Mini Pro 2, and it can shoot 4K video at 60fps, and there is a Full HD 120fps slow-motion mode at 120fps.
Fast charging has been added, with a new DJI RC controller and the ability to use a new 'Plus' series battery.
The Mini 3 Pro is clearly a much more capable drone, but you have to pay for this almost double the price compared to the Mini 2. So which one do I buy?!
Price difference between DJI Mini 3 Pro and DJI Mini 2
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is more expensive than the Mini 2, starting at $759, with a regular remote control. That's $300 more than the current price of the DJI Mini 2, which is available at around $450.However, the contrast makes a lot of sense when you consider the new features of the DJI Mini 3 Pro. It is much more than just an update. The Mini 3 Pro drone has been named PRO thanks to the new obstacle detection system.
You have a whole host of options to consider when buying, too. The DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with the RC Controller, which has a touch screen control and a shooting display, can be purchased at a price of $909.
The combor package can be purchased separately as the Fly More Kit for an additional $189. This includes 2 extra batteries, carrying case, charger and spare blades. Or order the Plus Fly More bundle with higher capacity batteries for $259.
The difference between the DJI Mini 3 Pro and the DJI Mini 2 in terms of design and control
- The Mini 3 Pro is a little bigger than the Mini 2
- Both planes are designed with a small mini body and weigh 250 grams
- Mini 3 Pro Drone comes with DJI RC Controller with built-in display.
But at the bottom of the drone is the DJI Mini 3 Pro. There is less plastic to ensure less weight. But DJI has also made the DJI Mini 3 Pro bigger than its predecessor, with or without the fans attached. The full flight-ready dimensions of the new drone are 251 x 362 x 70 mm, compared to 245 x 289 x 56 on the DJI Mini 2.
The dimensions after folded are 145 x 90 x 62mm for the DJI Mini 3 Pro and 138 x 81 x 58mm for the DJI Mini 2. It's good to see the drone sizes come close when you put them away for storage and transport.
The most noticeable visual difference between the two is in the front of the DJI Mini 3 Pro's obstacle detection sensors. Where the front of the DJI Mini 2 looks a bit like a shark's nose, the new design of the Mini 3 Pro is more insect-like.
DJI has also released a new remote control for the DJI Mini 3 Pro - the DJI RC - which is a point of superiority. The DJI Mini 2 includes a remote control designed to connect to a phone screen. The new console has a 5.5-inch screen with 700 nits of brightness, comparable to a decent phone's brightness, yet it weighs just 390 grams, similar to a standard remote.
DJI Mini 3 Pro and DJI Mini 2 Drone Specifications
- DJI Mini 3 Pro has a better obstacle detection system
- This ensures much better robotic flight conditions
- Flight time increased slightly or greater with the new Plus battery
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has an impressive array of sensors, especially for an ultra-lightweight drone. The downward facing sensors are still present, but the forward and backward facing sensors are new, allowing the drone to automate its movements with greater awareness of the world around it.
DJI's forward-facing sensors have 106 degrees of horizontal and 90 degrees of vertical visibility. The contrast here is because the camera's sensors are located in a line, which expands their viewing width but not the height. The rear obstacle sensors have a narrower effective window of 58 degrees horizontally and 73 degrees vertically.
Despite this improved feel, the pre-programmed Quick Shot mode formations are pretty much the same. Both drones have Dronie, Helix, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang modes, while the DJI Mini 3 Pro adds the Asteroid system, which uses an ultra-miniature effect that appears to transform Earth into a tiny planet.
These skills play an even bigger role in FocusTrack's features. Point of Interest 3.0 revolves around a subject, while ActiveTrack 4.0's two modes follow the subject either at a side angle or in a standard "follow" pattern. These are variations of the "Follow me" mode which is one of the main features missing from the DJI Mini 2.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone also has a MasterShots mode, which sees the drone operate through a range of motions while keeping the subject centered.
It would be much easier to get those dramatic-looking professional YouTube B-roll shots with the DJI Mini 3 Pro instead of the DJI Mini 2. And that's probably the most important thing this new drone has to offer, bringing its basic flexibility much closer to one of the DJI's cutting edge drones.
However, there is no change in speed. Both aircraft are rated at a maximum speed of 16 m/s, and 5 m/s in ascent and descent. However, this is only slightly slower than the DJI Mavic Air 2.
DJI pushed battery life as much as possible too, seemingly using weight optimization to increase battery size rather than drastically improving aerodynamics or engine efficiency. While the DJI Mini 2 or DJI Mini 2 has a 2,250 mAh battery with a flight of up to 31 minutes in the air, the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone has a 2453 mAh battery that can last with a 34-minute flight. This is an increase in battery capacity of 9%, and an increase in battery life of approximately 9%.
Some users will be able to do a much better job, though. In some countries, you can buy a DJI Mini 3 Pro with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus power unit, which increases the flight time to 47 minutes.
DJI has specified that this bundle will not be available in the European Union, along with some other regions. We imagine this is because an additional 40.5 grams of the plus-sized battery will push the overall weight of the DJI Mini 3 Pro beyond the 250-gram weight limit for unregistered drones, a limit that typically includes the battery. While you can get the battery separately, be sure to consider any legal implications before doing so.
Charging speed is also improved. While the DJI Mini 2 comes with an 18W fast charger, the DJI Mini 3 Pro 30W charger uses the USB-PD standard. It charges the battery in 68 minutes. According to DJI specifications, the DJI Mini 3 Pro battery supports charging up to 37W.
As expected, DJI has leveled the wireless transmission level of the DJI Mini 3 Pro to the DJI O3 as well. The maximum range varies by country, but in the US it is 12km, higher than the 10km of the DJI Mini 2. The wireless transmission bandwidth increases dramatically, from 8Mbps to 18Mbps, this gives you a much better preview image When you are using one of the DJI remote controls.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone supports 1080p 30fps live rendering instead of the 720p/30fps view of the DJI Mini 2. The delay has been reduced from 200ms to 120ms.
How to shoot video and photos in DJI Mini 3 Pro and DJI Mini 2
- Bigger sensor and larger aperture lens with true portrait shooting
- HDR Video Mode
- Slow motion 4K/60p, 120fps
This is a clever new feature, and one that seems to be coming true for all content creators who often want to shoot a video in portrait, rather than the classic landscape orientation.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro also has an all-new sensor. The resolution has been raised from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels.
However, there are more good things. The sensor size has been increased from the classic 1/2.3-inch action camera, which you'll find on the Mini 2, to 1/1.3-inch. It's a much larger sensor, which helps improve dynamic range and low-light performance. The new lens on the Mini 3 Pro will help too: its f/1.7 aperture, much faster than the f/2.8 on the DJI Mini 2. A bigger sensor and a 'faster' lens - that's all good news.
It is easy to identify the advantages of the new shooting modes. DJI's Mini 3 Pro can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, with the DJI Mini 2 capturing only 30 frames per second at that maximum resolution.
The new aircraft is also equipped with a true slow motion mode, which is capable of capturing Full HD video at 120 frames per second. The best the DJI Mini 2 can do is 60fps at 2.7K resolution, for a modest 2x slow motion effect in editing if you're happy with a final 30fps frame rate.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro also has an HDR mode, something missing from the DJI Mini 2. DJI describes this as the original dual ISO, which refers to the use of DOL-HDR. This is a sensor-level advantage, as the camera can effectively capture two exposures simultaneously by reading each line of the sensor's pixel twice, for darker and lighter shots; Combine the two and you can increase the dynamic range of your final shots.
Enabling this feature halves the maximum frame rate to 30 fps, but it solves the classic HDR image problem of ghosting.
Higher quality capture modes naturally see a higher bitrate cap, from 100Mbps to 150Mbps. We also get a D-Cinelike mode, a "flat" preset designed to offer the greatest dynamic range for those who will be color grading themselves in the mod.
The result
The main highlight of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is 120fps slow-motion shooting, HDR, and a better object detection system; The latter makes the drone more useful as a camera for content creators and video projects who don't have the budget for one of DJI's high-end drones.The new DJI RC remote also increases the Mini 3 Pro's credibility as a "Pro" drone at least somewhat, allowing you to take off quickly without having to connect your phone to the remote.
Price is the only major barrier. DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone The DJI Mini 2 could be better in terms of price.
However, we think the Mini 3 Pro will be a worthwhile upgrade for those who've used one of the entry-level DJI drones and want to take the next step, especially since you can save on a remote control if you already own a compatible device.
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