DJI MINI 3 PRO Has a lot to be desired.
Different battery options for long flight time. A f/1.7 lens for better dynamic range in low light.
D-Cinelike for color grading. And obstacle avoidance and focus tracking. Oh,
and it shoots vertical photos and videos, and also allows you to make hyperlapses.
NOT BAD FOR A SUB 250-GRAM DRONE But which Mini 3 Pro Combo Kit do I buy?
I’m Brett Garamella, and I am going to make this decision very easy for you. And links to all the
drone gear mentioned in this video is in the description below. So first off, if you’re
not sure whether you should buy the Mini 3 Pro or not, you can watch a video up here where I explain
who this drone is for, and also compare it with DJI’s Air 2S. So if you want more video like this,
with all killer and no filler, consider clicking the subscribe button and bell notification.
Now let’s get back to the Mini 3 Pro. If you already have a DJI drone made
within the last two years, you could just get the Mini 3 Pro with no RC, or no remote controller.
However, I think this is the worst choice and I’ll explain why. This option here, the DJI Mini 3 Pro,
is a better choice because you can either sell this second controller on eBay and make a profit,
or if you ever want to sell your other DJI drone, you can sell it with a controller, and you still
have the other controller for your Mini 3 Pro. Of course if this is your first newer DJI drone,
then you will have to buy the Mini 3 Pro with a controller in order to fly the drone, so
the no remote controller option is not a choice. Now if you don’t want to use your phone or tablet,
the Mini 3 Pro with the DJI RC is the choice for you. By the way, at the time of this recording,
this DJI RC is only compatible with the Mini 3 Pro, not other DJI drones, and the DJI RC Pro
is not compatible with the Mini 3 Pro. That could change in the future with a firmware update,
but DJI would not tell me if that will happen. Personally, I prefer flying with my iPad and
sold my RC Pro that came with my DJI Mavic 3 Cine, but I know a lot of people love having
a built-in screen, so if that’s you, go for it. Let’s move on to the Fly More Kits. These kits
are exactly the same except for the battery types. So they both come with a shoulder bag, 4 pairs of
propellers, a charging hub to charge your remote controller and 3 batteries in sequence, 12 screws,
a data cable, and 2 batteries. I think it is worth spending the extra money here because you will
get 2 batteries that fly up to 47 minutes each versus 2 batteries that fly up to 34 minutes each.
In real world flying situations, these batteries might be 7 to 10 minutes less than this advertised
amount due to wind, how you fly the drone, etc. So having extra battery life is not only important,
but it is one of the primary advantages this drone will have over other compact drones like the DJI
Air 2S or Autel Nano+. The 34-minute batteries do keep you under 250 grams, whereas the 47-minute
batteries put you over 250 grams, but keep in mind the drone already comes with a 34-minute battery,
so you will already have one sub-250-gram battery option if you need it. But having the 47-minute
batteries will allow you to travel lighter because you don’t need to bring as many batteries, like,
for example, the 6 batteries I use with my Air 2S because the actual flight time is so bad.
Lastly, I highly recommend the DJI RC-N1 tablet holder. I used this with either my phone or iPad,
and it fits like a glove, nice and snug, and much better than previous tablet holders I
have used. And links to everything in this video is in the description below.
So what I am I buying? I’m going with the Mini 3 Pro with the normal remote controller
and the Fly More Kit Plus, which at the time of this recording,
is right about $1,000. This is a very reasonable price for a Mini drone
with such features and capabilities, along with all the accessories I discussed.
Let me know in the comments your flying setup. And after you get the Mini 3 Pro,
consider checking out one of my online video courses, where I show you step-by-step how to
setup and fly your drone like a filmmaker, or pass your Part 107 license and start your own drone
career. Links are in the description below. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’m
Brett Garamella, see you in the next one, and remember, Fly Like a Pro!