DJI has introduced a new compact, ultra-lightweight drone called the Mini 3. The main USP of the drone is its lightweight, which is less than 249g. It features strong anti-interference capability and a 10km maximum transmission range. This comes after the DJI Mavic 3 Classic that was introduced last month.
DJI Mini 3 features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and can record in 4K at 30 fps in HDR with true-to-life colors, both day and night. With 4-in-1 pixel technology, it can create photos from 48MP to 12MP in size, with individual pixels as large as 2.4 μm to improve low-light performance.
The Mini 3 is said to have dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology that helps create incredibly clear images in little time. There’s also an option for “true vertical shooting,” which rotates the camera 90 degrees to create content that is perfect for social media platforms.
You can also get advanced shots in seconds with just a tap with QuickShots. A suite of pre-programmed flight and filming paths will help you shoot advanced shots in seconds with just a tap, like Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, and Boomerang.
The DJI Mini 3 comes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to provide a maximum flight time of up to 38 minutes. Extend your flights by up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.
DJI Mini 3 Specifications
- 12MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 82.1° FOV, 1 m to ∞ focus
- ISO Range – Video: 100-3200, Photo: 100-3200
- Video Resolution: 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30 fps; 2.7K: 2720×1530@24/25/30/48/50/60 fps; FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60 fps; HDR: Recording with the 24/25/30fps frame rate supports outputting HDR images.
- QuickShots Modes: Dronie, Helix, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang
- 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, and pan) stabilization
- Gimbal Range – Mechanical: Tilt: -135° to 80°, Roll: -135° to 45°, Pan: -30° to 30°, Controllable: Tilt: -90° to 60°, Roll: -90° or 0°
- Max Ascent Speed: 5 m/s, Max Descent speed: 3.5 m/s, Max Horizontal Speed: 16 m/s
- Max Flight Distance: 18 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery and measured while flying at 43.2 kph in windless conditions), 25 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus and measured while flying at 43.2 kph in windless conditions)
- GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
- Battery – Intelligent Flight Battery: 2453 mAh, Intelligent Flight Battery Plus: 3850 mAh
- Max Flight Time: 38 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery), 51 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)
Accessories for DJI Mini 3
- DJI RC is a lightweight and easy-to-use remote controller with a built-in screen. Thanks to the built-in DJI Fly app, it is ready to use without the need to connect to a smartphone, making take off more focused and aerial photography more enjoyable.
- Intelligent Flight Battery ensures a smooth and worry-free flight for up to 38 minutes.
- Intelligent Flight Battery Plus supports a max flight time of 51 minutes.
- Two-Way Charging Hub charges the remote controller and three batteries in sequence, serves as a mobile power source, and stores batteries for convenient carrying.
- ND Filters Set adapts the Mini 3 camera to strong lighting conditions with ND16/64/256 filters to always be ready for the perfect shot.
- 360° Propeller Guard fully covers the propellers and is easy to attach and detach, ensuring flight safety in a simple and efficient way.
- Propeller Holder binds the front and back propellers when the aircraft is folded for more convenient storage
Pricing and availability
DJI Mini 3 is priced at US$ 559 (Rs. 46,080 approx.) and you can purchase the drone-only variant for US$ 469 (Rs. 38,655 approx.).
DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC Remote Controller is available for US$ 699 (Rs. 57,650 approx.) while the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo that includes the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller, Shoulder Bag, Two-Way Charging Hub, and two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries is available for US$ $718 (Rs. 59,180 approx.).
Further, DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC) that includes the DJI RC Remote Controller, Shoulder Bag, Two-Way Charging Hub, and two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries is available for US$ $858 (Rs. 70,720 approx.).
All the variants are already available for purchase and can be purchased from store.dji.com and authorized retail partners.