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DJI Mini 3 Review With Specs Comparison

The new DJI Mini 3 weighs less than 249g, yet packs features which make it powerful enough for established content creators, as well as being an excellent option for beginners. Our DJI Mini 3 review has everything you need to know about the latest drone from DJI, including the UK release date, price (including the combo) and a specs comparison with the flagship Mini 3 Pro.

DJI Mini 3 features at glance

• Foldable integrated camera drone
• Extended flight times up to 38 minutes
• Under 250g weight
• 12 megapixel 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor
• 4K video (3840x2160) @24/25/30 fps
• 24mm f/1.7 lens (equivalent)
• 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilisation

Discover how the Mini 3 can help you create engaging content for your audience, how long it takes to charge the DJI Mini 3 battery, and confirm which is the best drone for your needs.

DJI Mini 3 release date

The DJI Mini 3 was released on 9 December 2022, following the DJI Avata, which arrived 25 August 2022. The flagship DJI Mini 3 Pro was launched on May 10, also in 2022, and our comparison shows just how much the entry-level drone has in common with its more expensive sibling.

DJI Mini 3 price

The DJI Mini 3 (Drone Only) is priced at £439.00 without a controller, £519.00 with the RC-N1 controller and £669.00 with the DJI RC. This ensures the Mini 3 is extremely accessible and compares favourable to the DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC), which costs £819.00 by comparison.

Expect to pay £678.00 for the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo and £828.00 for the Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC), which includes extra batteries, propellers, screws, cables as required and a carry bag.

How long does it take to charge DJI Mini 3 battery?

The Mini 3 uses the same 2453 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery as the Mini 3 Pro, with identical charging times. Charging takes 64 minutes with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery mounted to the aircraft, or just 56 minutes using the Two-Way Charging Hub and 30W charger.

DJI Mini 3 Vs DJI Mini 3 Pro specs comparison

Although the latest drone supersedes the DJI Mini 2, a more useful comparison is between the DJI Mini 3 Vs DJI Mini 3 Pro. The Pro version was released in the same year and offers similar performance, but carries a higher price tag, so which extra features do you get?

In a nutshell, with the Mini 3 you get many of the features and capabilities of the higher-spec Pro drone, in an aircraft that remains within the sub-250g weight category. Essentially the aircraft are the same, as are the camera and sensor, which is a good thing, as the 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor features dual native ISO and supports direct HDR output. The 24mm equivalent lens is also the same, with a bright f/1.7 aperture, ensuring you can capture extremely high quality footage, even in low light and even at night.

The Pro version differentiates itself with features such as D-Cinelike colour profile and 4K/60fps with H.265 compression, with up to 150 Mbps. It also comes with the latest DJI O3 video transmission system and you also gain additional forwards and backwards sensing further to downwards sensing, which both drones offer.

What’s included with Mini 3 and Mini 3 combo?

With the new Mini 3 available as five different options we’ve highlighted what’s included in the box, in order for you to see what comes with each model, such as the number of DJI Mini 3 batteries in the DJI Mini fly more combo.

Best DJI Mini 3 accessories

With near identical aircraft, cameras and gimbals, many DJI Mini 3 accessories are shared with the existing Pro drone. Aside from controllers, which are available in the two combos, you can upgrade your experience with the following Mini 3 accessories:

1. DJI Mini 3 Intelligent Flight Battery: 2453 mAh – same as pro
2. DJI 30W USB-C Charger – universal
3. DJI Mini 3 ND Filter Set (ND16/64/256) – same as pro
4. Various compatible microSD cards – see comparison table above
5. Two-Way Charging Hub – same as pro

Who is the DJI Mini 3 for?

The ability to record 4K HDR video at 30fps, 12 megapixel images, Vertical mode and a number of easy-to-use QuickShots, ensure the Mini 3 is capable of creating impressive content. The sensor elevates this through strong highlight and shadow detail with rich, accurate colours, particularly when using QuickShots, Pano or other advanced content modes.

DJI also added a number of intelligent flight features, such as RTH and Auto Takeoff, along with downwards sensing while hovering, helping to keep the drone safer during critical moments.

These features all combine with intuitive aircraft control, in order for new pilots and newcomers to aerial content creation to be able to master piloting quickly. More established drone pilots and content creators who need a lightweight and cost-effective drone, will feel immediately at home with any version of the Mini 3, particularly if familiar with piloting with an existing controller.

More advanced enthusiast creators who’s priority is portability, may find the Mini 3 Pro a more compelling choice, as it offers a handful of advanced features such as greater control over colour grading and higher resolution images.

Summary

The Mini 3 from DJI is the latest sub 250g Mini drone, which not only fits into a jacket pocket, but delivers impressive content along with easy control. It’s essentially a scaled-down Mini 3 Pro, which provides tried-and-tested technology for newcomers and enthusiasts to aerial content creation.

Whichever is most tempting, browse our huge range of drones to find the perfect one your needs, and start making incredible content from the skies. You can also find out more on the DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) product page, which links to all of the other variations in this release.

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By Nick Dautlich on 09/12/2022