Compare the DJI Mini 3 to the DJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI Mini 3
- Thanks to the 3-axis image stabilization, your recordings won't shake.
- With the extra batteries, you can expand the battery life of the drone with 76 minutes.
- The different recording modes allow you to make cinematic shots.
- The drone doesn't have the Active Track function, so it doesn't follow you automatically.
DJI Mini 3 Pro
- The drone has obstacle detection on multiple sides, which is useful for beginners.
- You can record in 4K resolution at 60 fps, so you record sharp and smooth images.
- The True Vertical Shooting mode allows you to record vertically.
- Due to the low weight of the drone, its movements are affected by wind.
Comparison DJI Mini 3 and DJI Mini 3 Pro
| DJI Mini 3 | DJI Mini 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Obstacle detection | Bottom | Front, back, and bottom |
| Flight modes | EZ Shots, Focus Track, Home Lock, QuickShot | ActiveTrack, Cinematic Mode, Focus Track, Home Lock, Hyperlapse, Point of Interest 3.0, QuickShot, Waypoints |
| Flight time | 38 minutes | 34 minutes |
| Drone course | Basic Light | Basic Light |
| Maximum flight distance | 10km | 18km |
| Speed | 57km/h | 57km/h |
| Memory expandable up to | 256GB | 512GB |
Obstacle detection
Mini 3: bottom
The DJI Mini 3 has obstacle detection on the bottom. When the sensors detect an obstacle, the drone automatically avoids it. This way, you prevent a collision with the obstacle. Obstacle detection on the bottom is useful during a landing. You can avoid a street light, for example. Because the drone doesn't have obstacle detection on the sides, you have to watch out when you fly it.
Mini 3 Pro: front, back, and bottom
In addition to obstacle detection on the bottom, the DJI Mini 3 Pro also has obstacle detection at the front and back. The drone recognizes and avoids objects on these sides as well. That's useful if you fly or land with the drone. The obstacle detection reduces the risk of a collision, so you keep your drone in good condition longer.
ActiveTrack
Mini 3: no ActiveTrack
With the DJI Mini 3, you can use different flight modes like QuickShots. You can have the drone zoom out smoothly while it focuses on a fixed object, for example. Or, have the drone spin circles around the chosen object to get cinematic images. The DJI Mini 3 doesn't have an ActiveTrack function, which makes the drone follow people or objects. If you want the drone to follow you, you have to control it yourself.
Mini 3 Pro: front, back, and bottom
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has both the ActiveTrack and Follow Me function. This means that the camera of the drone automatically follows the movements of a person or object. That's useful if you want to record yourself while walking. You can use the Mini 3 Pro with the Follow Me function too. The drone will follow the movements of the remote. This means that you follow the controller of the drone with this function.
Flight time
Mini 3: 38 minutes of flying
With the improves battery life, you can fly for up to 38 minutes with the DJI Mini 3. If you use flight modes or if you fly in hard wind, you reduce the flight time. You can discover a small area with the drone with 1 battery, like the beach. If you go out for a whole day, we recommend to bring an extra battery.
Mini 3 Pro: 34 minutes of flying
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has a slightly shorter flight time of 34 minutes. In this timeframe, you can record a short video or aerial photos in a nature area. For this drone, hard winds also reduce the flight time. If you take your drone on vacation, pack 1 or 2 extra batteries.
Image quality
Mini 3: 12 megapixels
With the DJI Mini 3, you can record videos in 4K resolution at 30 fps. This way, you record smooth images in high quality. If you prefer to record at 60 fps, you can record in 2.7K resolution. Thanks to the maximum ISO value of 3200, you can also take photos or record videos in the twilight. While you pilot the drone, you can take sharp 12-megapixel photos from the sky. These photos aren't suitable to print in a large size.
Mini 3 Pro: 48 megapixels
The DJI Mini 3 Pro records in 4K at 60 fps. This provides razor-sharp images with many details. Thanks to the high maximum ISO value of 6400, you can record or take photos in dark situations. This does result in some noise. For sharp photos that you can print in a large size, you can take photos with 48 megapixels. This shows a lot of details.
Conclusion
The DJI Mini 3 and the DJI Mini 3 Pro have a few important differences, especially in obstacle detection, flight modes, and image quality. Thanks to the extensive flight modes and high image quality, you can make professional footage with the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Thanks to the obstacle detection, this drone is also suitable for beginners. Don't you need that? The DJI Mini 3 is a suitable more affordable choice.
