The price of everything from gas to groceries is constantly rising, but DJI seems to be the only company that is fighting inflation. let him go Cheaper versions of the most popular drones. First it was DJI Mavic 3 Classic: Missing cheap version Mavic 3 original telephoto lensAnd now it’s the DJI Mini 3 that Sacrifice Best features of Pro version: Auto interrupt avoidance.
when I got the DJI Mini 3 ProEarlier this year, the company was a testament to the years it’s spent honing its drone-building skills. Even with the foldable design, which makes the drone small enough to fold into a jacket pocket, it still packs a camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of 4K video in portrait or landscape format at 60 frames per second. , wireless video transmission range of 12 km, improved flight time and “three-way obstacle detection”.This feature is the least used Forward, backward and down steering sensors to support the drone Actively detect and avoid obstacles in its path. It did everything while weighing only 249g. This allows the DJI Mini 3 Pro to be used for non-commercial recreational purposes by amateur pilots without the need to be registered with the FAA.
Big downside DJI Mini 3 Pro It was $669, which didn’t happen included that’s it Required console. While the Mini 3 Pro was an ideal drone for hobbyists who didn’t want to go through the FAA registration process, it was far from cheap, but that’s where the new DJI Mini 3 comes in, ditching the “Pro” designation and a cool $260. This is the cost of the drone itself.
Despite the cosmetic differences between DJI Mavic 3 And DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drones were almost invisible, with some notable differences between the new DJI Mini 3 and the original Pro version, incl Apparent lack of proper optical sensor Above the gyro camera and an additional pair of support legs under the front propeller.
It still packs the same camera and sensors as the Pro version The ability to record 4K/60fps video with the camera in landscape or rotate 90 degrees, but the removal of “3-way obstacle detection” is a pretty big loss, Where it was a little extra reassurance that your drone would return safely, even for those who were anything but experienced pilots. The Mini 3 wireless video transmission range has been reduced from 12km to 10km, which is a step down from the Mavic Mini 2’s range.
If the loss of obstacle avoidance has an advantage besides a cheap price, the DJI Mini 3 manages to get a slightly longer flight time with its standard battery: up to 38 minutes compared to 34 minutes a day. Professional. Users can increase the Pro’s maximum flight time from 47 minutes to 51 minutes by swapping in the optional, larger Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, pushing the drone’s weight past the 250-gram mark, making it illegal to fly without FAA registration. .
Prices for the new DJI Mini 3 will start at $409 when it becomes available early next year. However, unless you’re a DJI drone pilot with already existing gear, that price is a moot point. Newbies will instead pay $499 for the Mini 3 that comes with the old DJI RC-N1 remote (which requires a smartphone to preview streaming video from the drone) or $639 for a bundle with the new DJI RC controller that includes the Shell Me. out It has its own built-in touchscreen.
If you’re comfortable with controls, the DJI Mini 3’s cheap entry point is certainly tempting, but if you’ve never used a drone before, you should seriously consider getting the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Avoid obstacles This could save you from a very expensive accident one day.
