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One of the most compelling aspects of the , a stripped down version of the Pro model, is the price, which was already quite reasonable. It usually costs $559, but if you’ve had your eye on the drone, now might be the time to buy it. which has a discount of $90.
The Mini 3 has the same Type 1/1.3 (9.6 x 7.2mm) f/1.7 sensor as the . While you’ll still be able to take 12MP still photos, video is restricted to 30 frames per second at 4K instead of 60 frames per second at the same resolution on the higher-end model. As for 2.7K and Full HD recordings, they are limited to 60fps. Still, there is a neat trick as the camera can rotate 90 degrees to capture vertical videos for TikTok and Snapchat.
DJI says you’ll get up to 38 minutes of flight time in ideal conditions with the foldable Mini 3. It also weighs less than 249 grams, which means you won’t need to get a specific permit to fly it in certain territories (it’s always worth checking your local drone regulations before buying one, though). Despite its small size, DJI claims the Mini 3 is resistant to 38 KPH (23.6 mph) winds.
An automated video feature called QuickShots causes the drone to automatically fly in certain paths, such as moving around a subject. There are some features that can be useful for novice pilots, such as automatic takeoff and functions that return the drone to its starting point in certain circumstances, such as when the battery is running low or the signal is cut off. On the downside, unlike the Mini 3 Pro, there are no front and rear obstacle detection sensors, which could become a problem particularly when the return-to-home function is activated when the drone is out of your line of sight. .
For those who’d rather take over the Mini 3 with a controller that has a built-in 5.5-inch display (instead of the regular RC-N1 that you’d probably have to use in conjunction with your smartphone), it’s worth noting that the model RC is also for sale. That version is.
Meanwhile, bundles with two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries, a bi-directional charging hub, and a shoulder strap have been discounted. The Fly More Combo for the Mini 3 with the RC-N1 controller has dropped. The package with the RC controller is down.
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