DJI Mini 3
A beginner-tier 248g drone with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, 12MP stills, 4K/30 HDR video, True Vertical Shooting and a 3-axis gimbal, plus 38 minutes of flight, the Mini 3 is geared toward budget travel and vertical social video. It's a capable sub-250g starter. Its 4K is capped at 30fps and stills at 12MP, so creators wanting higher frame rates or resolution will look to the Mini Pro tiers.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall59±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| weight (g) | 248Flagged | Flagged |
| flight time (min) | 38Sourced | Sourced |
| camera summary | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 12MP photos, 4K HDR video with True Vertical Shooting and 3-axis gimbalSourced | Sourced |
| max video | 4K/30fpsSourced | Sourced |
3/4 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- beginners
- budget travel
- sub-250g
- vertical social video
Who should skip this
- Low-light shooters — the 12MP 1/1.3-inch sensor trails 1-inch Mini 5 Pro after dusk
- High-framerate creators — it tops out at 4K/30 with no faster slow-mo
- Windy-site flyers — the sub-250g weight gets pushed around in gusts
Where to buy
List price $419
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.
Upgrade path
Buying today, the DJI Neo scores higher for less — the smarter pick in drones unless you specifically want this one. See it →