Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this drone, but I’m not convinced that it is really awesome for photographers or media creation. If you are interested in learning to fly and focused on that as well as maybe grabbing an awesome photo or video or two that this is the perfect drone for you. The main reason I feel like this is more for the beginner that a content creator is the obstacle avoidance tech that is missing in this one compared to the pro version. When I am paying more attention to the content I can miss obstacles, which is why I think obstacle avoidance is a content creators friend most of the time. It is also missing follow me which is something that I like to use and the fact that it is missing is big for me. Honestly those two features are main two features that I feel like make or break this drone for people depending on why type of content creation you are into. Now for the rest, I’m not exactly what you would call a pro level content creation artist. I create content but I depend heavily on that auto mode, and for that this drone is everything that I need out of a drone. The videos look awesome, the photos are clear, and I am more than thrilled what can be captured with this. I have the remote controller with the screen and that is a such a better setup than using my phone. I used to be of the opinion that the smartphone was just such a smart way to not need a giant controller, however, I have changed my mind completely on that having used a full remote controller for a while. If you are just getting into it and don’t mind the dual use, using your phone for the controller screen is a great way to save a little money, but honestly, if you can I would absolutely recommend the fully dedicated controller. Multiple batteries are a little bit of a must as well, while this battery actually lasts longer than the pro, one battery is never enough fly time. So, all in all I can easily recommend this drone, I absolutely love it, for the right person. If you are just getting into flying drones and it is more about flying than content, than you will love this drone as it requires you to fly it. If you think you might use the follow me and obstacle avoidance; I would really recommend seriously considering the mini 3 pro versus just the mini as you may end up buying twice. I know that my kids want to get into flying drones and the mini 3 is the perfect starter drone for them (I wasted too much money on lesser drones to even try those first at this point). For a starter drone, this takes off, flies steady, and makes learning a breeze.

It's a great buy, but it lacks all of the features that the Pro has to offer. If all you are after is a point-and-shoot type of setup, then this is for you.

Super excited to get my first drone. It’s a little intimidating at first, trying to understand all the functions, features, buttons, remote, batteries etc it was a little overwhelming. But after about 10 mins of reading, going through the tutorials, watching the videos my excitement came back. The DJI Mini drone is really small and feels very delicate. I guess it needs to be in order to fly. I am very surprise of the video and picture quality I was getting on the remote control display. Pro - The 3 batteries plus docking station charger is really useful. My kids wants to “play” more without having to wait for the battery to charge - Light and compact design make it easy to carry and bring around - Video and picture quality really good. I feel like a professional video producer - Remote control with screen display work really well. I dont like the idea have the RC connected to my phone in case someone was calling. - A lot of “how to” content and “expert advice” on the DJI Mini Con - Intimidating to start with all the buttons and lingo - No step by step to get started. ( need to go online to find) - Does get warm after using it for 20 mins. There might be concern if I use it at the beach some place with a lot of sun. Overall, I highly recommend the DJI Mini for anyone looking to get started or is in the market for a drone. Its simple to use and easy to understand. I cant wait to take this on family vacations and other outings.

I am attacking this review from 2 perspectives. The 1st is new user's, and the 2nd is upgrading from the Mini 2. If you are entering into the drone space, this is a fantastic model to purchase. The flight is very smooth, the battery and run time are top notch, and the built-in screen takes away much of the hassles of having to integrate your phone into the controller for each flight. The bill is impressive. I've already crashed it twice trying to stabilize, and besides a couple of scratches on the wings there has been no damage. I've had No name brand drone's crash and that was that period these are built to take a few hits.The controller fits perfectly into my hands. It's not too large, and the screen is just the right size that I can catch all of the details without feeling like I'm missing out. Getting from ground to air has been greatly simplified. Speaking of which, after all of the initial updates were completed, I was flying within 2 to 3 minutes. So far, out of the dozen or so flights I've taken, I have had no connectivity issues. Also worth noting is the GPS finds and attained signal faster than previous versions. Just my experience thus far. Charging times for all components is lacking. At this point with fast charging being so uniform, I would expect it to be faster. When you plug the charger into the battery pack of the fly more combo, it charges one battery at a time almost at trickle pace. If I recall, with my Mini 2 it would at least charge all 3 at once, so I could see who had the most power in case I wanted to quickly get back in the air. Not terrible as in all day, but definitely noticeable. Transferring the content from the drone to whatever editing platform you choose is still some of the best in terms of speed that I have come across. That has always been a gold factor. In terms of modes and shooting capabilities, this one is a dozing. Lots of fun shooting modes, aperture settings, and the inclusion of the vertical shooting will have content creators like myself testing our imagination limits to create optimal contact. It may be marked as a entry drone, but the shooting and the visual quality is anything but. In capable hands, or someone who has had a lot of practice, you can seriously create high quality content and be amazed that it came from such a small package. Just a note that if you used the high end battery coma you will have to register with the FAA as it will succeed the 249 g limit. Not a huge factor, but just worth noting. Battery is the last thing I'll touch on. You get every minute of that 38 minute runtime. That's only 7 minutes above the Mini 2 but 7 minutes in the air makes a huge difference. Loading and unloading the battery is also easier. No covers to remove or anything to unscrew, just squeeze 2 tabs and you're good to go. All in all, as a first time buyer, you can't go wrong with this drone. It has everything needed to get you up and going and used to how a drone flies. Now, as a mini 2 owner, I see the Mini 3 a bit differently. First off there are no differentiation in modes. It's the same old carried over from one system to the next. I see no advancements, or any improvements with enough to be notable. Secondly, and serves the most disappointment, the FPS for 4K. At this point there is no reason why this camera should not be able to record 4K 60 FPS. That is a low-end cell phone standard at this point, and to not have it as a standard for all drones, especially DJI, is very disappointing. The last is still a lack of two features that as technology has advanced should have allowed some iteration into newer drones; obstacle avoidance and a following feature. For the obstacle avoidance, I can somewhat understand but if you took the time to put in a downward sensor system for flying without a gps, it isn't a stretch to put in a basic obstacle avoidance for an entry-level drone. Understandably it is a cost feature so I get it but it is a letdown. Across all message boards and comments, including my own, adding a simple following feature was the biggest misstep of the Mini 2. With so many requests I thought that was a shoe end, but apparently it is just attached to the Mini 3 Pro. Once again, disappointing as it's another feature that I felt was lacking in the Mini 2. That being said, the design is nicer, the flight is a bit smoother, and there is longer flight time. Is that enough to purchase for an upgrade? Not in my opinion. So to summarize, if you're new to the miniseries and looking to buy a drone that will get your hands dirty and produce some great results, this is a definite pick up. But if you're wondering should you upgrade from a mini 2 to the mini 3, I can't recommend it as I can't find enough of a reason to make that move.

This was a Christmas gift and my son loves it. He liked the idea he did not have to get a license to fly this one!

You can't beat DJI and performance. It's a week built drone for every user. It's pricey but you can't go wrong.

Too many regulations, gps not accurate, let me take off but then it started to automatically fly away from me due to seeing itself in a restricted zone then the area it flew over was not a safe area to be in & was private property. Must have data hot spot running. I returned the defective unit & they charged a restocking fee so they've decided to resell defective products.

Just bought dji mini 3 came home opened it and the spare propellers are missing, I think I bought a product that someone else brought back

Flew away. Waist of money. First time used. Did not get a refund

Very fragile, no crash detection/prevention. Suggest that you get the protection plan.

Not expected &built quality is not good at all need to improve lot

Don't but will not sync, had it for 3 months have not been able to get it to fly

Took me so long to write review because it was Christmas gift

I bought the drone and the drone broke because the sensor doesn't answer and doesn't come came back, i lost my drone in the lake because doesn't return to the base. I'm very disappointed.

Issues with calibrating. Battery runs out quickly.

Didn't even have it work a week and the remote already won't charge.

Product great—CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS ANYTHING BUT…an embarrassment to management.

I got it to my son for his 20th birthday he flew it 2 times and the second time the drone want out of functioning it did what he wanted and crashed on floor came back to store they didn't do nothing i send it back to dji and i still don't have it back DO NOT BUY IT

The DJI Mini 3 Fly more combo is a perfect choice for someone looking to get into flying drones. The fly more combo pack is essential when buying the Mini 3 as it comes with a very nice carrying case, 12 replacement blades, 3 batteries plus a charging dock. The pack also comes with the DJI RC remote controller with a beautiful 6” touchscreen, and of course the drone mini 3 itself. The first thing I’m going to talk about is the RC remote. This is a very well-designed remote with many features, and a great build quality. The two metal joysticks, unscrew and can be stored on the back of the remote for easy storage. The joysticks are easy to control, due to the rivets on top – they are easy to maintain a solid grip the whole time. The remote has the DJI fly app built-in, so you won’t need to use your phone. With the Fly app you are able to download offline maps directly to your remote, you can access no fly zones, update GPS landing locations, you can also customize the buttons on the remote to your choosing. The remote sends a video signal from the drone to the screen so you’re able to see where you’re flying in real time. The video quality is very sharp, and I never experienced any lag or video disruption at all. Fly the drone with the remote is a dream, it controls very well, it incredibly responsive and feels great. As for the drone, it performs great. There are plenty of features that the mini 3 offer that makes it easy for anyone to fly. The drone has auto takeoff, as well as auto landing so you won’t need to worry about crashing on a land. The drone is equipped with an infrared sensing system and a downward vision system, this allows the drone to be able to hover stably. The RTH (return to home) feature lets the drone automatically return to the marked GPS signal where it took off. This acts as a failsafe in case the battery gets to low or the signal gets lost, thankfully I haven’t had the need to use this one yet. As for the camera on the drone, it is indeed very impressive. The stability is absolutely incredible, even at fast flying speeds the camera has zero shake and maintains a perfect centered shot. The camera can shoot up to 4K at 30 fps, with HDR. The footage looks great, it’s very crisp and sharp, I only have one complaint, the motion is choppy when shooting fast movements and this is at 4k 30fps. Still images look amazing, plus you can shoot in both vertical and horizontal with just the push of a button. The camera can be zoomed 4x with greatly detailed shots. The battery life on one standard battery is about 36min, of course this varies on how you use the drone. I found that the average fly time was around 30 mins for me on a single charge. This is where the extra 2 batteries really come in handy. The batteries run out a lot faster than you realize and having backups with you will save your day. With included battery dock, not only can it hold all three batteries, but it also lets you charge your remote incase that runs low on battery. Overall, the DJI mini 3 is a great drone that offers a lot of features. It truly is a blast to fly. With all the built-in safety features, it takes away a lot of stress and worries one would get about crashing. The combo pack is essential for this drone, as the carrying case and the batteries are definitely needed. The camera quality is nice, especially when taking still. And the RC remote makes flying feel comfortable a enjoyable. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new drone.

Loved the unit right until I went to launch it and the screen on the controller went to white and never came out of it.... Major fail... Probably buy another one to try soon PRO version..