DJI Mini 3 Pro Review

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Before we get started…

To give you a little taster of what can be done with a DJI quadcoper, here is a little video I put together…

Which DJI Quad should I get? A Mavic, an Air, or a Mini?

DJI makes three main consumer quadcopter types for the average user and in the past it was tough to choose between them. Not so now. I use the Mini 3 Pro 95% of the time, if not more. The only thing you’ll probably need to consider is whether you want the large sensor/body of the Mavic 3 Pro (with its hefty price tag), or the zoom feature which you’ll find on the likes of the more compact Air 3… compared to the super compact and light Mini 3 Pro which gives you loads of travel flexibility while maintaing a good flight time and image quality (it’s also the cheapest!).

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If you’re new to the drone world check out my tutorial which covers…

• Lesson 1 – Introduction to Drones
• Lesson 2 – Which Drone to Use
• Lesson 3 – Our First Flight Together
• Lesson 4 – Still Photos & Post-Processing
• Lesson 5 – Capturing Videos and In-Depth Video Editing
• Lesson 6 – Rules and Regulations
• Bonus Lesson – Editing with Luminar from Skylum

A look at the power of the quad

Ok, that’s the sales pitch out of the way. Here’s a compilation of video shots I’ve collected over the past year on my travels around New Zealand with the Mavic 2 Zoom. Much more creative. Enjoy!

What’s it like to fly?

It’s REALLY easy and fun! Here’s the key thing that new people are surprised by… if you just let go of the controls, it stays steady in the air. It’s also connected to at least a dozen GPS satellites that help keep it steady even if there is a crosswind. It also has object sensing which minimizes the chances of crashing it. Nowadays, with the likes of the Mini you also get a really great controller with built in screen. Before you had to use your phone and suck the battery on that. So that’s a nice quality of life change.

Photo Modes Galore

I do love taking video, but maybe I get the biggest kick out of taking photos from unique angles! And there are as many options for this camera that people are used to with modern digital cameras. These include panoramas (various types!), interval shooting and you can even do auto-bracketing if you wanna make an HDR photo. Mega cool! You can shoot in RAW mode too, which gives you a lot more flexibility for post-processing.

Other Awesome Features

This Mini series of quads has So Many Features I could go on and on. The camera itself is auto-stabilized, which makes for buttery smooth video. The controller is very fun too — it’s like an Xbox controller and you can do almost anything right from the controller rather than clicking around the screen on the app. For example, it’s really easy to use the controller to aim the camera straight down or any angle you wish. There’s even a built-in flight simulator so you can practice. Fun! 🙂 You can also use quick shots that automate some cool drone movements to create smooth cinematic shots. Oh, and it can be set to track a subject which is great for recording yourself without having the controller in the shot… or for chasing moving vehicles.

Bonus Video – Phantom 4 Pro Footage

This is all footage from the Phantom 4 Pro that I shot here in New Zealand — all locations are less than an hour from my studio here in Queenstown (a little Queenstown plug there!). It should give you an idea of what can be done with the Mini 3 Pro.

Don’t be like me, follow the rules 😀 – Beijing from Above

Here’s a video I made in Beijing on an early DJI Phantom. I actually got detained by the Chinese Police for this. If you click on that video, I have the whole story linked in the description!

Sample Photos

Here are some sample photos from my Mini 3 Pro!




And a few faves from previous DJI Quadcopters:

Did I Mention You Can Learn To Make Images and Videos Just Like These?

In Summary

Quadcopters are awesome. They can unlock photography and creativity in a way you’d never imagine. The DJI Mini 3 Pro works for me as a Fine Art photographer but is equally strong for someone starting out. It’s also hugely flexible due to the low weight and size which keep it under the requirements a lot of countries have for restricted flying. Just always remember to check the local drone laws before you take off.
Happy flying!