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DJI Mini 3 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Max flight time:38 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:10 km

DJI Mini 3 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 61 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

85%

7.4

Technical score

15%

8.4

Review score ( 23 · 38)

Review score 15% · 8.4 · based on 61 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 78% of drones
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

26%

8.9

Flight

24%

7.1

Camera

20%

6.3

Safety

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

7.2

Battery & Design

▲Better than 76% of drones
8.4

Review score

Review score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Grades by review (61)
23 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 38 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 9
✓ explicit
6

3.1%

9.0

trustedreviews.com

3.1%

8.0

pcmag.com

3.1%

8.0

techradar.com

3.1%

8.0

space.com

3.1%

8.0

t3.com

3.1%

8.0

tomsguide.com

≈ estimated
3

2.5%

9.5

bgr.com

2.5%

9.5

videomaker.com

1.2%

9.5

videomaker.com

Video reviews 10

1.2%

9.0

Farr Digital Media

1.2%

9.0

DansTube.TV

1.2%

9.0

Mark McGee Photos

1.2%

9.0

QuickAssTutorials

1.2%

8.0

NIX Creatives

1.2%

8.0

Matty DC Collins

1.2%

8.0

Drone Experiments

1.2%

8.0

FlytPath

1.2%

7.0

DC Rainmaker

0.6%

9.0

DM Productions

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 70% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mini 3

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

26%

8.9

Flight

24%

7.1

Camera

20%

6.3

Safety

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

7.2

Battery & Design

7.4
Review score
Review score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Grades by review (61)
23 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 38 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 9
✓ explicit
6

3.1%

9.0

trustedreviews.com

3.1%

8.0

pcmag.com

3.1%

8.0

techradar.com

3.1%

8.0

space.com

3.1%

8.0

t3.com

3.1%

8.0

tomsguide.com

≈ estimated
3

2.5%

9.5

bgr.com

2.5%

9.5

videomaker.com

1.2%

9.5

videomaker.com

Video reviews 10

1.2%

9.0

Farr Digital Media

1.2%

9.0

DansTube.TV

1.2%

9.0

Mark McGee Photos

1.2%

9.0

QuickAssTutorials

1.2%

8.0

NIX Creatives

1.2%

8.0

Matty DC Collins

1.2%

8.0

Drone Experiments

1.2%

8.0

FlytPath

1.2%

7.0

DC Rainmaker

0.6%

9.0

DM Productions

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mini 3 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

8.0
Max flight time
38 min
Max flight time
38 min
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 38 min, longer than 85% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
Max flight distance
18 km
Max flight distance
18 km
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 18 km, farther than 83.4% of drones and equal to 1.7% of drones.
Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE). Higher value may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
Max flight speed
16 m/s
Max flight speed
16 m/s
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 16 m/s, faster than 54.4% of drones and equal to 10.8% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,000 m, higher than 50.8% of drones and equal to 13.4% of drones.
Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/1.3"
Sensor size
1/1.3"
▲ Better than 68% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/1.3", larger than 67.6% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP, higher than 76% of drones and equal to 18% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 73% of models
This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 73.4% and the same as those of 8.5%.
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
▲ Better than 57% of models
This drone senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 57.3% and the same as that of 12.1%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
10 km
Max transmission distance
10 km
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 10 km, farther than 75.5% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
200 ms
Transmission latency
200 ms
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 66.2% of drones and equal to 19.7% of drones.
Video transmission system
O2
Video transmission system
O2
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone uses O2 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 70.3% and the same as that used by 1%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,453 mAh
Battery capacity
2,453 mAh
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,453 mAh, larger than 61.7% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
18.1 Wh
Battery energy
18.1 Wh
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 18.1 Wh, higher than 55.9% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
64 min
Charging time
64 min
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 64 min, faster than 78.8% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Mini 3 vs the average drone

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  • 17 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    18 km
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (18 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE). Higher value may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    18 km vs 1 km
  • 18 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    38 min
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (38 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    38 min vs 20 min
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.3"
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • 54.5% more popular
    DJI Mini 3 is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 13.1% better value for money
    DJI Mini 3 has better value for money than the average drone (7.98 vs 7.1).
    7.98 vs 7.06
  • 17 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    18 km
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (18 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Distance can vary by region standard (for example FCC vs CE). Higher value may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    18 km vs 1 km
  • 18 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    38 min
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (38 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    38 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s faster descent speed
    Max descent speed
    5 m/s
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends faster than the average drone (5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 1 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    16 m/s
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (16 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    16 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.3"
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (48 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    48 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wider aperture
    Aperture
    f/1.7
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has a wider aperture than the average drone (f/1.7 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/1.7 vs f/2
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone uses autofocus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus vs fixed focus
  • Wider tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 60 °
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone has a wider tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 60 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 60 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8064 x 6048 px
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    With Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    10 km
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Fly
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Fly companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Fly vs HS FPV
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 26 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    64 min
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (64 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    64 min vs 90 min
  • 253 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,453 mAh
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2453 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,453 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 121 mm wider width
    Width
    362 mm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (362 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    362 mm vs 241 mm
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    QuickShots, Panorama
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 50% more expensive
    DJI Mini 3 is more expensive than the average drone (£300 vs £200).
    £300 vs £200
  • 1 years older release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2022 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 7.9 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    82.1 °
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (82.1 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    82.1 ° vs 90 °
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    QuickShots, Panorama
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O2
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone uses O2 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O2 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 121 mm wider width
    Width
    362 mm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (362 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    362 mm vs 241 mm
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g
  • 9.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    72 mm
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (72 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    72 mm vs 62.5 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
NIX Creatives
≈ estimated
10/12/2025
Review · value check for beginners and creators
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is an affordable entry-level drone for beginners and creators, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and struggles in wind.
9.0
Farr Digital Media
≈ estimated
19/11/2024
Long-term review · six months of use
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is highly recommended for creators and travelers, but beginner-level features and short battery life hold it back.
8.0
Matty DC Collins
≈ estimated
14/05/2024
Hands-on review · image samples and drawbacks
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is a strong budget pick for good 4K and low light, though it lacks obstacle sensing, tracking and a log profile.
8.0
Drone Experiments
≈ estimated
09/03/2024
Range test · flight out to about 3.5 km
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 holds a solid signal up to about 2 km, with interference and dropouts starting around 2.5 to 3 km.
9.0
DansTube.TV
≈ estimated
29/12/2023
Hands-on review · camera, wind and range impressions
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is the best budget 4K camera drone right now, with good image quality and good wind handling.
9.0
Mark McGee Photos
≈ estimated
15/12/2022
Hands-on review · flight speed, camera and noise tests
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is probably the best budget drone, despite 12MP stills and no active tracking.
9.0
QuickAssTutorials
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
Hands-on review · image quality, flight time and value for beginners
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 gives you the Pro's camera and flight time in an entry-level drone, with a few trade-offs.
8.0
FlytPath
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
Hands-on review · camera, flight time and features
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is mainly recommended as the screen remote combo, with 4K limited to 30fps and no obstacle sensing.
7.0
DC Rainmaker
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
Full review · real-life flights and range testing
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is good value for the money, but beginners should pay more for the Pro if they want obstacle avoidance.
9.0
DM Productions
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
First look · key details and early impressions
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is a good first drone for beginners, with plenty of features for the money.

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers love the sharp images, tiny size and long battery life, but most miss obstacle sensing and complain about video limits.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
29/11/2024
Expert review · Casual creators
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a clear step up from the Mini 2 with better images and 38-minute flights, best for casual creators happy to fly without any help from sensors.
8.0
space.com
✓ explicit
23/02/2023
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a top pick for beginners who care most about image quality, with 38-minute flights, but no collision sensors or automatic flying modes.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2023
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a great first drone that copes well with wind and flies up to 38 minutes, but it has no obstacle sensors or subject tracking.
9.5
videomaker.com
≈ estimated
17/01/2023
Expert review · New pilots
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a quiet, easy drone for new pilots, with good low-light footage and reliable return-to-home, but only downward sensors and no tracking.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
25/05/2023
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a stable, long-flying beginner drone with strong 4K HDR images, but no safety sensors or tracking make it weak for action filming.
9.5
bgr.com
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is an easy-to-fly beginner drone with very long flights and a large sensor, but it has no all-round obstacle avoidance and no 4K/60fps.
8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
09/12/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a stable, beginner-friendly drone with very long flight times, but it has no obstacle sensors or tracking.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/12/2022
Lab test · Folding camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 uses the Pro's body and sensor for sharp 4K HDR and very long flights, but it has no obstacle sensors or automatic tracking.
9.5
videomaker.com
≈ estimated
14/12/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a strong first drone with good low-light video and long flights, but it has no obstacle sensors or subject tracking.
6.6
chip.de
✓ explicit
17/03/2023
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a very stable beginner drone with sharp 4K HDR video and strong low-light shots, though it skips obstacle sensors and smart flight modes.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
09/12/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 suits beginners who want small size and great image quality, as long as they can live without obstacle sensors or automatic flight modes.
8.0
drone-zone.de
✓ explicit
23/12/2022
Expert review · Pro comparison
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 keeps the Pro's camera for great 4K and low-light footage and flies longer, but drops forward and rear sensors, tracking and the stronger video link.
8.0
gamestar.de
✓ explicit
11/05/2023
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is an easy, portable first drone that stays steady in wind and flies 38 minutes, though it has no obstacle sensors or follow mode.
8.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
22/12/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a light, foldable beginner drone with a large sensor and long flights, but it has no all-round obstacle sensors and fewer video options than the Pro.
9.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
09/03/2023
Expert review · Camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a light, stable drone with excellent 4K HDR video and a long-lasting battery, but it has no obstacle sensors and no automatic tracking.
9.0
drones.hcc.nl
≈ estimated
20/09/2023
Review · Entry-level photo drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 3 is a light, beginner-friendly photo drone that shoots good low-light images and vertical video, but with no obstacle sensors, it needs a careful pilot.
9.0
reishonger.nl
≈ estimated
17/02/2023
Travel test · Fly More Combo
Verdict
The DJI Mini 3 is a simple travel drone that takes good aerial photos, and the three-battery combo gives almost two hours of flying, but you need to buy a microSD card.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mini 3

  • Sub-250g weight allows flight without mandatory registration in many regions
  • Exceptional battery life of up to 38 minutes (standard) or 51 minutes (Plus battery)
  • True vertical shooting for high-quality social media content (TikTok/Instagram)
  • Excellent 1/1.3-inch sensor with strong low-light performance and f/1.7 aperture
  • Highly portable, foldable design that fits in a small bag
  • Compatible with the DJI RC smart controller featuring a built-in screen
  • Quiet flight noise compared to larger or older drone models
  • Support for 4K HDR video and RAW photography

What we don't like about DJI Mini 3

  • Lack of front, back, or side obstacle avoidance sensors (downward only)
  • No ActiveTrack/subject tracking features found on Pro models
  • Limited to 4K at 30fps (lacks 4K/60fps capability)
  • No D-Cinelike or 10-bit color profiles for advanced color grading
  • Uses older O2 video transmission technology with shorter range and lower bitrates
  • Struggles in strong or gusty winds due to its light weight
  • Missing advanced shooting modes like Hyperlapse or MasterShots
  • Price can be close to the more capable Mini 3 Pro when bundled

Verdict

The DJI Mini 3 is a compact, foldable drone weighing under 249g, making it regulation-friendly for recreational use in many regions. It features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K HDR video at 30fps and 12MP or 48MP still photos with a bright f/1.7 aperture. Key characteristics include a 38-minute standard flight time (extendable to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus), 10.7 m/s (Level 5) wind resistance, and a 10km O2 video transmission range. Main pros include its 'True Vertical Shooting' for social media, exceptional battery life, and beginner-friendly features like QuickShots and GPS-assisted Return to Home. Notable cons include the lack of forward and backward obstacle avoidance sensors, the absence of a D-Cinelike color profile for professional grading, and no high-frame-rate 4K/60fps video support.

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