2024 the best drone with camera review
Price: $39.99
(as of Nov 15, 2024 15:37:11 UTC - Details)
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* DJI Mini 3 must be activated in the DJI Fly App. Due to platform compatibility issue, the DJI Fly app has been removed from Google Play. To ensure a better product usage experience, please go to the DJI official website to download the DJI Fly App.
** Please check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying.
1. Standard aircraft weight (including the Intelligent Flight Battery, propellers, and a microSD card). The actual product weight may vary due to differences in batch materials and external factors. Registration is not required in some countries and regions. Please check local laws and regulations before use.
2. Measured at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in windless conditions. With the Intelligent Flight Battery, the aircraft can fly for up to 38 minutes. With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (sold separately and only in select countries), the flight time is extended to up to 51 minutes, but the aircraft will weigh more than 249 g. Please check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying. Under the preceding conditions, a maximum range of 114 minutes can be achieved by replacing the battery twice.
3. HDR video does not support video recording at over 30 fps.
4. DJI Mini 3 features the dual native ISO values of ISO 100 and ISO 800.
5. FCC compliant and tested in an outdoor open environment without interference. FCC: 10 km, CE: 6 km, SRRC: 6 km, MIC: 6 km. Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. During your flight, please pay attention to RTH reminders in the DJI Fly app.
No Registration Needed - Under 249 g, FAA Registration, and Remote ID are not required if you fly for recreational purposes. Visit the FAA's official website for requirements related to drone registration and Remote ID. [1]
4K UHD Stunning Imagery- Film in 4K HDR Video for crystal clear aerial shots. With Dual Native ISO Fusion, Mini 3 enables the capture of details in highlights and shadows, both day and night. [3]
Striking Vertical Videos are Ready to Share - With True Vertical Shooting, you can easily capture tall landmarks like skyscrapers and waterfalls. And after capturing, it's in the perfect orientation to post to Instagram or TikTok.
Extended Battery Life - Its flight time can be extended up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (sold separately), but the aircraft will weigh more than 249 g. Fly More combo offers up to 114 minutes of total flight time. [2]
38kph (Level 5) Wind Resistant and 3-Axis Gimbal for Stable - With its Level 5 wind resistant and 3-axis mechanical gimbal, Mini 3 can capture consistently smooth 4K imagery. rushless motors enhance power and allow takeoff at altitudes up to 4,000 meters.
10km Max HD Video Transmission - Up to 10 km (32,800 feet) [5] of HD video transmission and has excellent anti-interference capabilities, giving you the ability to freely explore vast landscapes and see clearer.
Creative Features for Advanced Shots - Epic shots are at your fingertips. Use QuickShots to choose dynamic flight patterns or capture a stunning view with Panorama.
Beginner-Friendly and Safe - Designed for beginners, GPS Return to Home (RTH) , Precise Hovering, Auto Takeoff/Landing, giving you plenty of confidence in flying. Additional in-app learning resources help you master flight quickly.
QuickTransfer via Wi-Fi - No remote control is needed; you can turn on the Wi-Fi download after pairing the drone close to your phone, and the download speed is up to 25Mb/s, which is simple and fast.
With two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries, a Two-Way Charging Hub, and a shoulder bag, you're ready for extended adventures. This combo includes the new DJI RC, which has the DJI Fly App pre-installed and a built-in 5.5-inch HD display.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent starter drone
Review: I initially bought a cheaper sort of off-brand drone. I returned it almost immediately and bought the DJI mini 3 (fly more combo). This is a great little drone. Small enough to not require FAA registration. Capable of flying great distances due to frankly amazing battery life and respectable transmission range. It has a theoretical maximum range of 10 km but I've only had it out to 6-7 km and that was from a significantly elevated point. This drone is very easy to fly but it has the performance and subtlety of control that allows for some fairly acrobatic flying, though nothing like an fpv drone - the tilt angle is always going to be limited. Good camera quality and some "quick shots" features that allow one to take semi-automated video shots in different patterns. The DJI mini 3 does not have any obstacle avoidance feature which does come on the DJI mini 3 pro, for a little more. I have lost RC signal a number of times and each time it has obediently flown back on its own until signal returned and I could take control again. With the 3 batteries, each lasting easily over 30 minutes without cutting it close (30% or so still on the battery) and a recharge time of just over an hour per battery, you can fly this thing almost continuously. A really great drone for the money.
Reviewer: Susan ONeill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great and easy to fly! great video and pictures. Does not come with power supply for Charging
Review: Drone works great!Did not come with power supply! You will have to get the power supply to charge the battery and controller's battery! As well as the cable from the power supply to the drone. Make sure you get the proper USB connectors. I did get a 3 battery charge also, did not come with cables either.Amazon Delivered perfectly as usual!
Reviewer: Ashton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very great drone
Review: I have taken this drone all the way down to Miami all the way to Clayton, NY. This takes beautiful pictures. This flies about 2-3 miles out on a good day without trees but that is just me. Very easy to control. Now that I have had practice I fly it like a sport car. This does have GPS as it needs satellites. Wait for like 14 to take off. Worth the money!! Taking it to Greenville so should be great!
Reviewer: Paul and Wendy Wood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great starter drone with plenty of awesome features
Review: This drone was bought as a first time drone user. This drone is extremely easy to operate and has features that are better than a lot of higher priced drones. I would highly recommend. It is a lot of fun to operate and has a lot cool features. Once you fly this for the first you will be hooked. The quality of this drone and accessories is top notch. Great deal for the price. Extremely glad I bought this one.
Reviewer: Jeff Dempsey
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great deal - This is the Mini 3, not Mini 3 Pro
Review: Good:It is a great beginner droneBetter than the Costco dealController is beautiful and easier to use than the one where the phone attachesEverything you need to get flying, except the memory cardEasy to fly.Bad:This might be me, but I spent about a week thinking that this was a Mini 3 Pro, but I should have looked more at the description, so I returned it.No obstacle avoidance, so watch where you flyThe controller is the older RC controllerNotable:Make sure you know how to fly a drone. Get the B4Ufly app on Google and the Apple store. It will warn you if the President is in town and UAS (government for "drone") and drone flying is illegal via TFR. This isn't a political comment; this is for every presidential visit, and approx: 35 miles from where s/he will be.Also, get the proper memory card. I had some laying around that were not the speed needed, and the drone refused to use them. I suppose that's a good thing.I got this for a Birth-Mas (my birthday is around Christmas, so I get a large present for both), and I originally got the Costco package, but this one is much better for the same price, as it includes the better controller for the same price at the expense of the $8 memory (64GB) card.If I were looking for a DJI Mini 3, I would get this package in a heartbeat. I did return this, as I wanted the Mini 4 after getting this one, but for those that want the Mini 3 (non-pro), also consider these additional expenses, which you will need for any DJI drone you purchase:DJI Warranty (Strongly recommended, 2 years of protection for crashes): $952 256GB Memory cards (1 for the drone, 1 for the controller): $40Sun Shield: $20Lanyard: $15
Reviewer: BEMA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What's Not To Like
Review: The Mini 3 is perfect for those hobbyists and occasional drone nerds who want a dependable-solid-stable flight experience, not all the extras, a very decent price point, and an excellent camera with some basic options. It's DJI, so there is a quality factor automatically built in.
Reviewer: Tim & Heather B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Compact, Powerful, and Fun to Fly
Review: This drone is a blast to fly! It's small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around, but itâs packed with features. The 4K video looks incredible, and the 3-axis gimbal does a fantastic job keeping the footage smooth. The 38-minute flight time gives me plenty of time to explore and capture great shots. I also appreciate the GPS auto return, which helps if I ever lose track of where the drone is. Whether youâre a beginner or more experienced, this drone offers amazing value.
Reviewer: Bri Bergstrom
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Super user friendly and amazing camera quality
Review: This system is extremely user friendly to fly, we had no training or experience with drones prior to this and it was very easy to pick up. The image quality on the camera is phenomenal!
Reviewer: Jacqueline
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Llego en excelente estado, y rápido. Funciona 10/10
Reviewer: Cliente de Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente producto, resiste muy bien el viento y las tomas que hace están de maravilla.
Reviewer: Joel M
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I have wanted to splurge on a true photographic drone, after spending money on "fun" toy style drones, with sub par cameras. I told myself if it went on sale I was buying it. For less than $800 tax in, I got the fly more combo during prime days (would have splurged on the pro but it didn't go on sale) and am so happy I did.Out of the box, the drone is easy to fly, and register. I spent $125 or so on DJI care, as I was taking the drone to PEI and flying over water and was concerned about crashing in the water or losing it.I took many flights and a lot of video, exploring different aspects of the island. Everything recorded to the onboard micro SD card, and I transferred those to my phone via the DJI fly app, for viewing and editing.The drone is very easy to fly, and I was able to get several flights under my belt, without hitting anything or crashing. Video is smooth, battery lasts as long as they claim but having 2 spares ready to go is so handy.I immediately purchased a PEKREW drone backpack to carry the drone and accessories, making it even more portable, however everything would still fit nicely in the included carry bag.As I complete more projects and get familiar with editing, I may upgrade to one of the PRO models, but for now, this is easy to learn on, easy to understand and VERY fun to fly!
Reviewer: rar76
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: We have three "entry level" (Ascend, 4VRC) drones but I was looking to upgrade. We started droning in about 2021 when entry drones were about $50 at Costco. I noticed Costco had the DJI Mini 2 SE so I thought I'd try it out. As I was waiting for the order, this DJI Mini 3 went on sale (28% off) on Prime day so I bought it too.I tried out both these drones and wow - compared to entry level, these DJI drones are amazing! These two drones (DJI Mini 3 and DJI Mini 2 se) are more expensive, but these drones practically fly themselves when hovering and are about 20% the workload to fly and the pictures/videos are amazing. The camera and gimbal are excellent at keeping the screen on target, even in high wind.I decided to stick with the Mini 3 over the Mini 2 SE since it had a better camera sensor (4k vs 2.7k, better video in darker scenarios), better upwards looking (60 degrees vs 20, almost 80 degrees if the Mini 3 camera is flipped for my own obstacle avoidance) and better battery time. The Mini 3 is also slightly larger (easier to spot at longer ranges for visual line of sight) and the larger rotors make a lower pitch which make it less noisy, in my opinion.Note: the Remote Control works great with a Lenovo M10 Plus gen 3 (10 inch) tablet however I have to reboot the tablet to get it to connect to the RC - no biggie. The RC also works with a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and a TCN Ion Z cellphone ($50 but lags a bit) from Walmart.
Reviewer: V(i)P
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I suspected that the DJI Mini 3 was so popular for a reason. It turned out, the Mini 3 is pretty much perfectâin my humble opinion, of course.This product arrived in a high-quality, eco-friendly, tiny hard paper box. Yes, it is a micro drone. But when you get this minute box, you can't believe the whole package (the drone, lithium battery, spare parts, charging cable, and RC control unit) can fit inside. Somehow, the box design and very clever way of putting all of the above together reminded me of Apple's iPhone packaging. Very smart. I was impressed from the very beginning.DJI product support is top-notch as well. There's tons and tons of info on their website and dedicated YouTube channels, as well as on consumers' private ones. It definitely feels overwhelming if you have never flown a drone before. But if you take your time, this substantial amount of information kind of trickles down, and things start making more and more sense. I would definitely recommend going through all of the beginners' tutorials to avoid any frustration and disappointment. Even though it's tiny and weighs only 249 grams, it is still an aircraft you're about to fly. And with that comes all kinds of responsibilities. I liked one of the recommendations on YouTube: "Do NOT do stupid things." Personally, it makes sense to get yourself familiar with all the legalities, like making sure you comply with all Transport Canada requirements. From a practical point of view, the Nav Canada Drone smartphone app comes in very handy to double-check whether you're allowed to fly a drone wherever you are here in Canada.Due to weather limitations, I only had a few opportunities to fly this marvel of technology. Nevertheless, I fell in love with it. The Mini 3 is very easy to fly, although it takes some getting used to. Reasonably quiet (you could hardly hear it even from, say, 30 meters away), stable, highly maneuverable, and producing vivid and sharp videosâwhat else can you ask for? ;-)I know many, many wonderful experiences lie ahead of me. I believe I will go through hours upon hours of learning and practicing with this fine aircraft. And I'm looking forward to becoming a proud and capable pilot of such a wonder of technology.Thank you, DJI, for a product so well designed and manufactured.
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Customers like the functionality, ease of use, and video quality of the unmanned aerial vehicle. They mention it works great, is easy to fly, and produces phenomenal images. Some are also happy with its fun factor and compactness. However, some customers differ on the value for money, build quality, and battery life.
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