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DJI · Released May 10, 2022

Mini 3 Pro

DJI's Mini 3 Pro is a sub-250g drone with obstacle avoidance, 4K/60 video and true vertical shooting.

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9.3/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Mini 3 Pro if you find it discounted and want a tiny drone that still feels pro: reviewers praised its impressive low-light performance for the size, useful obstacle avoidance, 4K/60 video, a camera that rotates for vertical shots, handy automated flight modes and long flights, especially with the extended battery. Skip it if you want the newest tech, because the Mini 4 Pro adds all-around sensing. Object tracking is spotty and doesn't work in vertical mode, and GPS lock can take a while.

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Mini 3 Pro if you find it discounted and want a tiny drone that still feels pro: reviewers praised its impressive low-light performance for the size, useful obstacle avoidance, 4K/60 video, a camera that rotates for vertical shots, handy automated flight modes and long flights, especially with the extended battery. Skip it if you want the newest tech, because the Mini 4 Pro adds all-around sensing. Object tracking is spotty and doesn't work in vertical mode, and GPS lock can take a while.

Best for

Budget-minded flyers who want obstacle avoidance in a sub-250g drone.

Not for

Anyone who needs reliable subject tracking.

Main strength4K/60 video
Main weaknessSpotty subject tracking
Reasons to buy
4K/60 video
Obstacle avoidance
Rotating camera for vertical video
Long flight time
Reasons to avoid
Spotty subject tracking
Slow GPS lock
Superseded by the Mini 4 Pro
Measured view9.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

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Live View Resolution
1080p/30fps
Max Video Resolution
4K/60fps
Camera Effective
12MP (48MP Quad Bayer)
Camera Sensor Size
1/1.3"
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
8
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
12
Max Wind Resistance Mps
10.69
Internal Storage
Yes (1.2GB)
Release Date
May 10, 2022
Lens Equivalent
0.94 in (24 mm)
Dimensions Folded
145×90×62 mm
Takeoff Weight G
Less than 249 g
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Companion App
DJI Fly
Controller Model
RC-N1, RM330 (DJI RC)
Transmission System
OcuSync 3
Lidar
No
Vertical Shooting
Yes
Digital Zoom
Yes (4x Digital - 1080p)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
150 Mbps
Focus Range
AF/MF
Aperture
f/1.7
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Front/Back/Down
Obstacle Sensing
Yes
Ads B Airsense
No
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 4.0
Gnss Systems
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
16.11
Max Flight Time Min
34min/47min (Extended Batt.)
Lights
No
Max Service Ceiling M
4000m
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 40°C
Source Id
dji-mini-3-pro
Data Tier
catalog-summary
Type
Consumer camera drone
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