Sub-249g weight means regulation-friendly flying ; Two controller options ; Long flight time

Buffeted by light wind ; No object avoidance sensor ; No subject tracking

If you’re prepared to sacrifice the object avoidance system of more expensive drones like the DJI Mini 3 Pro, the DJI Mini 3 makes an attractive choice for beginner pilots with its 248g take-off weight ensuring trouble-free flying in most areas. It...

More affordable than the Mini 3 Pro ; Great image quality ; Small and lightweight

No collision avoidance ; 4K video limited to 30fps ; No subject tracking

The DJI Mini 3 is an enticing choice for eager drone pilots willing to sacrifice the obvious safety benefits of collision avoidance for a more affordable model. In most other respects, the Mini 3 will undoubtedly tick all of the boxes. It offers all of...

Incredible battery life ; Decent camera performance ; Great value for money ; Lightweight and easy to fly

No front or rear obstacle detection ; No Active Track auto-follow mode ; No D-Log/D-Cinelike video modes

A superb entry-level offering that’s a perfect buy for first-time drone pilots

Portrait camera mode ; Good photo & video quality ; Long flight time

No front or rear obstacle sensors ; Can’t track subjects, except in QuickShots ; No Hyperlapse or slo-mo

The Mini 3 loses quite a few of the Mini 3 Pro’s features, but is also quite a bit cheaper and is a good upgrade from the Mini 2. If you don’t care about the better video quality or vertical shooting, then save money and find a discounted Mini 2.

Incredible battery life ; Decent camera performance ; Great value for money ; Lightweight and easy to fly

No front or rear obstacle detection ; No Active Track auto-follow mode ; No D-Log/D-Cinelike video modes

A superb entry-level offering that a perfect buy for first-time drone pilots

, which starts at $449, or the DJI Mini SE, which is just $299. But if you’re looking for a great balance between features and price, the Mini 3 is definitely a drone to consider.