DJI Mini 3

Good-looking 4K30 video ; Support for vertical video and upward gimbal tilt ; 12MP stills in Raw DNG or JPG ; 38-minute flights with standard battery ; 51-minute extended battery available ; 249g build for registration-free flight ; Built-in GPS and...

Omits obstacle detection ; Limited to one color profile ; Doesn't support Hyperlapse or ActiveTrack

The DJI Mini 3 is a lightweight drone with nearly 40 minutes of battery life and a clever 4K30 video camera that shoots landscape and vertical video, making it an appealing option for dedicated creators and newbies alike.

Incredible battery life ; Decent camera performance ; Great value for money ; Lightweight and easy to fly

No front or rear obstacle detection ; No Active Track auto-follow mode ; No D-Log/D-Cinelike video modes

A superb entry-level offering that’s a perfect buy for first-time drone pilots

Portrait camera mode ; Good photo & video quality ; Long flight time

No front or rear obstacle sensors ; Can’t track subjects, except in QuickShots ; No Hyperlapse or slo-mo

The Mini 3 loses quite a few of the Mini 3 Pro’s features, but is also quite a bit cheaper and is a good upgrade from the Mini 2. If you don’t care about the better video quality or vertical shooting, then save money and find a discounted Mini 2.

Incredible battery life ; Decent camera performance ; Great value for money ; Lightweight and easy to fly

No front or rear obstacle detection ; No Active Track auto-follow mode ; No D-Log/D-Cinelike video modes

A superb entry-level offering that a perfect buy for first-time drone pilots

, which starts at $449, or the DJI Mini SE, which is just $299. But if you’re looking for a great balance between features and price, the Mini 3 is definitely a drone to consider.