DJI

DJI Mini 3

The DJI Mini 3 lands as a entry-level consumer drone, built around 38 min.

45/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
38 min4KDJI RC
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Why we rate it

  • Sub-250 g (no reg.)
  • Foldable
  • Panorama mode
  • Below-average max flight time
Score profile

Where the DJI Mini 3 wins and loses

Scored against the consumer drones class
FlightDesignSmartController38787878
Flight
38
Design
78
Smart features
78
Controller
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Camera

Max video4

Flight

Max flight time38

Design

Sub-250 g (no reg.)Yes
FoldableYes

Smart features

Panorama modeYes

Controller

Controller typeDJI RC
Controller with built-in screenYes
Head to head

DJI Mini 3 vs DJI DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine

Highlighted cell = better in that row
FlightDesignSmartController
DJI Mini 3DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
 DJIDJI Mini 3This pageDJIDJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
Overall score45 /100Better44 /100
Max flight min3843Better
Max video resolution44
Max range km15
Who it's for

Is the DJI Mini 3 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable consumer drone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need professional-grade image quality, in which case a higher-tier consumer drone is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the DJI Mini 3 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other consumer drones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 50.

What stands out on the DJI Mini 3?

Its sub-250 g (no reg.) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the DJI Mini 4 Pro?

The DJI Mini 4 Pro scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.