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Fimi Mini 3 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Max flight time:32 minVideo resolution:4K/60 fpsMax transmission distance:9 km

Fimi Mini 3 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 14 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
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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
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

85%

7.6

Technical score

15%

7.7

Review score ( 1 · 13)

Review score 15% · 7.7 · based on 14 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.
â–²Better than 78% of drones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

26%

7.7

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 80% of drones
7.7

Review score

Review score
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Grades by review (14)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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.
Video reviews 9

7.4%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

7.4%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

7.4%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

7.4%

8.0

Gorillaman's Garage

7.4%

5.0

Dronez BG - time for dronez

7.4%

4.0

Alien Drones

3.7%

9.0

Random Tech

3.7%

9.0

Drone Diary

3.7%

8.0

Ron Brown

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 62% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Fimi Mini 3

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

26%

7.7

Flight

24%

7.2

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

7.6
Review score
Review score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Grades by review (14)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 13 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.
Video reviews 9

7.4%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

7.4%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

7.4%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

7.4%

8.0

Gorillaman's Garage

7.4%

5.0

Dronez BG - time for dronez

7.4%

4.0

Alien Drones

3.7%

9.0

Random Tech

3.7%

9.0

Drone Diary

3.7%

8.0

Ron Brown

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Fimi Mini 3 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 51.5% of products in this category.
6.7
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

8.0
Max flight time
32 min
Max flight time
32 min
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 32 min, longer than 76.5% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
9 km
Max flight distance
9 km
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 9 km, farther than 71.8% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Max flight speed
18 m/s
Max flight speed
18 m/s
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 18 m/s, faster than 68.4% of drones and equal to 8.2% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
â–² 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.
Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
â–² 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.
App flight-height limit is 800 m.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
â–² Better than 79% of models
This drone records video at 4K/60 fps, higher than 79.2% of drones and equal to 6.4% of drones.
8K is time-lapse only.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2"
Sensor size
1/2"
â–² Better than 48% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2", larger than 48.2% of drones and equal to 17.6% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
â–² 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
9 km
Max transmission distance
9 km
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 9 km, farther than 71.9% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
SoLink
Video transmission system
SoLink
â–² Better than 69% of models
This drone uses SoLink for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 68.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
â–² Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² 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
2,200 mAh
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, larger than 49.7% of drones and equal to 4.2% of drones.
Battery energy
16.92 Wh
Battery energy
16.92 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 16.92 Wh, lower than 51.8% of drones.
Charging time
60 min
Charging time
60 min
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 60 min, faster than 80% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Weight
245 g
Weight
245 g
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 245 g, lighter than 50.5% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² 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

Fimi Mini 3 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 12 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    32 min
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (32 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    32 min vs 20 min
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² 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
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 8 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    9 km
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (9 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    9 km vs 1 km
  • 8 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    9 km
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (9 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    9 km vs 1 km
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • 13.6% better value for money
    Fimi Mini 3 has better value for money than the average drone (8.02 vs 7.1).
    8.02 vs 7.06
  • 12 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    32 min
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (32 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    32 min vs 20 min
  • 8 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    9 km
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (9 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    9 km vs 1 km
  • 3 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18 m/s
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    18 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² 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
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Wider aperture
    Aperture
    f/1.6
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone has a wider aperture than the average drone (f/1.6 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/1.6 vs f/2
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    â–² 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
  • 19,200 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    25,600 ISO
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 9 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    12 x
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (12 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    12 x vs 3 x
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2"
    â–² Better than 48% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2" vs 1/2.3"
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8064 x 6048 px
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 384 GB higher memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports more external storage than the average drone (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    6
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (6 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Tracking, Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, QuickShots
    6 vs 4
  • 8 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    9 km
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (9 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    9 km vs 1 km
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • Supports 4G / LTE
    4G / LTE support
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone supports 4G / LTE connectivity, while the average drone does not.
    Requires optional module.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    FIMI Navi Mini
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone uses the FIMI Navi Mini companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FIMI Navi Mini vs HS FPV
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 96 mm narrower width
    Width
    145 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (145 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    145 mm vs 241 mm
  • 75 mm shorter body length
    Length
    200 mm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (200 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    200 mm vs 275 mm
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    SoLink
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This drone uses SoLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    SoLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 11 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    79 °
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (79 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    79 ° vs 90 °
  • 0.5 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/60 fps
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    8K is time-lapse only.
    4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    orange
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This drone comes in orange, while the average drone comes in gray.
    orange vs gray
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 10 °
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 10 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 10 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 0.5 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 11 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    79 °
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (79 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    79 ° vs 90 °
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/60 fps
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    8K is time-lapse only.
    4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 10 °
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 10 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 10 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    SoLink
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This drone uses SoLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    SoLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    orange
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This drone comes in orange, while the average drone comes in gray.
    orange vs gray

Video reviews

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

8.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
17/04/2026
Full feature review · menu tour, panorama and landing test
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is an older model, but still a solid buy that offers a lot for the money.
5.0
Dronez BG - time for dronez
≈ estimated
06/01/2026
Review · camera focus and signal test flights
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is hard to recommend because of a camera focus defect and weak signal.
4.0
Alien Drones
≈ estimated
08/01/2025
Hands-on review · cold-weather footage and focus test
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 looks strong on paper, but soft focus in cold weather is a deal breaker.
9.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
27/09/2024
Flight test review · feature demo and sport mode flights
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is packed with features, very good for the price, and easy to recommend.
9.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
26/06/2024
Outdoor flight test · 4K video, wind and night performance
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is good value and one of the best in its class, though it is not flawless.
8.0
Gorillaman's Garage
≈ estimated
02/06/2024
Hands-on review · comparison with older Fimi and DJI Mini 3
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is good value for the money, though lag and image degradation are serious issues.
9.0
Random Tech
≈ estimated
02/12/2024
First flight · image quality and return-to-home notes
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is a nice drone with good image quality, though it has a few landing quirks to learn.
9.0
Drone Diary
≈ estimated
14/09/2024
Short overview · feature list, no flight testing described
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 is a strong pick for both hobbyists and professionals, with excellent image quality.
8.0
Ron Brown
≈ estimated
19/07/2024
First test flight · screen-recorded app and controls walkthrough
Verdict
Fimi Mini 3 left a mostly positive impression, though signal penetration and flight straightness were problems.
Hands-on video, no verdict

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8.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
04/06/2024
Review · Sub-250g camera drone
Verdict
The Fimi Mini 3 is a sub-250g camera drone with a 48MP sensor and 4K/60fps video, best for confident pilots because it has no obstacle sensors.

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What we like about Fimi Mini 3

  • High-quality 4K/60fps video and 48MP photos for the price point
  • Strong level 5 wind resistance (up to 38kph) and stable flight performance
  • Sub-250g weight allows for flight in many regions without FAA or Remote ID registration
  • Impressive AI Super Night Mode for clear low-light recording
  • Comprehensive feature set including visual tracking, waypoint flight, and 8K time-lapse
  • USB-C fast charging supports more time in the air with up to 32 minutes per battery

What we don't like about Fimi Mini 3

  • Lack of obstacle avoidance technology
  • Reported software issues, including difficult app logins and connection delays
  • Physical connection problems between the remote controller and certain smartphones (especially iPhones)
  • Real-world transmission range is often significantly lower than the advertised 9km
  • Indifferent or slow customer service response times according to multiple user reviews
  • Inconsistent quality control with reports of units arriving with faulty batteries or components

Verdict

The Fimi Mini 3 is a compact, sub-250g drone equipped with a 1/2-inch Sony 48MP CMOS sensor capable of 4K/60fps video and 8K time-lapse photography, stabilized by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. Its key characteristics include a 9km SoLink HD video transmission range with 120ms low latency, Level 5 wind resistance (up to 38km/h), and a standard flight time of 32 minutes, extendable to 37 minutes with the 'Plus' battery. Main pros feature its portable foldable design that exempts it from FAA registration, an AI-powered Super Night mode for low-light performance, and 27W USB-C fast charging. Notable cons include the lack of obstacle avoidance sensors and potential 8K recording limitations, such as the absence of night mode, zoom, and portrait orientation during high-resolution captures.

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