After months of leaks and rumours, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is finally here - and it sure seems worth the wait.
TheDJI Miniseries has traditionally been filled with entry-level offerings, but we’re not sure if this is by choice, or simply a side-effect of designing to a 250g weight limit.
With the Mini 3 Pro, however, things are quite different. DJI has somehow managed to cram in tri-directional obstacle avoidance and a slew of new features without increasing the weight.
The newdronecan fly for 34-minutes at a time with its included battery, and DJI will be selling an extended battery that will allow for epic 47-minute long flights.
It uses the O3 transmission system, which provides a 1080p live view at distances up to 12km.
The Mini 3 Pro features a larger 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 48MP stills and 4K/60fps video.
The camera uses its dual native ISO to allow forHDR videoat up to 30fps, and users can choose between a standard colour profile and D-Cinelike for colouring in post.
It’s also the first DJI drone to feature true vertical shooting, whereby the camera module can rotate 90-degrees for vertical format pictures and videos with zero loss in quality.
The new obstacle avoidance sensors unlock a large variety of autonomous modes such as ActiveTrack 4.0, additional QuickShot, HyperLapse and MasterShots.
DJI has also introduced a brand new controller, the DJI RC, which seems like a slimmed-down version of the expensiveDJI RC Pro.
The DJI RC has a built-in 5.5-inch touchscreen and runs the DJI Fly app natively, eliminating the need for a smartphone during flight.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is available for pre-order starting today and will be shipping from May 17. Unfortunately, though, the prices are on the high side.
There are a number of configurations to choose from:
Unusually, there’s no Fly More combo for this drone, instead, the Fly More accessories are sold as a separate kit for €189 / £159.
