DJI
DJI Mini 3
A entry-level consumer drone for photographers and content creators, leading with 38 min.
48/100
38 min4K249 gDJI RC
£302best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Sub-250 g (no reg.)
- Foldable
- Return to home
- Below-average max flight time
Score profile
Scored against the consumer drones classWhere the DJI Mini 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Camera
Max video4
Flight
Max flight time38
Max speed38
Max range10
Design
Take-off weight249 g
Sub-250 g (no reg.)Yes
FoldableYes
Gimbal axis3
Smart features
Return to homeYes
Panorama modeYes
Controller
Controller typeDJI RC
Controller with built-in screenYes
Smartphone-only controlYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDJI Mini 3 vs DJI DJI Mini 3
DJI Mini 3DJI Mini 3
| DJIDJI Mini 3This page | DJIDJI Mini 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100Better | 45 /100 |
| Max flight min | 38 | 38 |
| Max video resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max range km | 10 | — |
| Max speed kmh | 38 | — |
| Weight | 249 g | — |
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 48/100 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 Air 3S?
The DJI Air 3S scores 50/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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