DJI Mini 3 Pro vs Mini 2: A Detailed Comparison

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The DJI Mini 3 Pro vs The DJI Mini 2, the ultimate comparison between these two ultra light and small drones. With the release of the DJI Mini 3 is the Mini 2 still relevant or should you just buy the mini 3? Let me help you answer the question by comparing the Mini 3 and mini 2 drones in image quality for video and photo, performance and features to help you decide which drone is right for you
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@jeffskent Жыл бұрын

Excellent video comparison. I'm sticking with my Mini 2 and Skydio 2 since I don't hike or bike any more at 77 but still am fascinated by the technology of a flying camera. Thanks again.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Those are both great drones!

@dougcooper4917 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Comparison Video, and Excellent Information! Thank You Jake.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug

@georgekelly1948 2 жыл бұрын

You cover it all, Jake. I am going to continue with my Mini 2 for now. Cheers from Wisconsin.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and great choice

@1EyeInTheSky 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently had my first major drone crash with my Mini 2. It is now a submarine. That said I have 2 options. 1. I can order a Mini 3 Pro and bind it to my N1 controller. 2. I can replace the Mini 2 with another Mini 2 and have my full fly more kit again. I reached out to DJI to see about just getting just the drone and battery and they are working with me price wise to make this happen. As much as I want a Mini 3 Pro it makes more sense to get another Mini 2 since I already have all of the gear for it still and I also have an Air 2S so I already have capabilities of the Mini 3 Pro and then some. Thanks for the great video Jake. This was a great comparison and very informative and actually helped make my decision firmly.

@rkdbaj 2 жыл бұрын

How did it crash?

@ermo2004 Жыл бұрын

Took my new mini 2 to the Himalaya's and boy did I miss obstacle avoidance ;-) But if you are a little bit careful and surely considering the price.....imho the Mini 2 is the perfect drone for beginners.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@YellowRoseDrones 2 жыл бұрын

I'm awaiting my Mini 3 Pro next week, but I was able to order the Fly More Plus kit from Drone-Works in Florida. That's the dealer that Ken Dono is associated with. Yay! Thanks for this review.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@lynsmith1096 2 жыл бұрын

Good comparison video Jake

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyn

@ShaneLongPhotography 7 ай бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks so much!

@JakeSloan 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maxair420 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid Jake 👍🏽

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thisdroneupflying 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome comparison Jake!

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeremyboyce1537 Жыл бұрын

I'm just seeing this late ! Nice though Jake ! Great Info.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I probably need to update now that the mini 3 is out

@Adnankhantravelogues Жыл бұрын

amazing work I've been using dji mini 2 for my channel

@JakeSloan 11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@benjaminfunder Жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@geoffankrett7012 Жыл бұрын

You make great videos 👍

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@marvinmcdonald6617 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison! I just realized that DJI has really put a lot into the Mini 3 Pro. I know the price is a jump relative to the Mini 2 but for all its features and capabilities, I still think the drone is worth the amount you'd pay for it!

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@harrishuntTV 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative content as always! For beginners, the Mini 2 is a pretty great drone to start with, considering the price is cheaper than the Mini 3 Pro. But the Mini 3 Pro's obstacle avoidance can be a great help specially for beginners so for me, the Mini 3 Pro can be a great beginner drone too.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@SPS_survivor Жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan I would disagree on the whole obstacle avoidance aspect being the best for new flyers as they come to rely upon these sensors instead of flying more skilfully … I’m by no means an expert flyer of drones but have had my mini 2 for a year now and not one single scratch on it. In my honest opinion you’re better off learning without the obstacle avoidance to teach the correct way to fly and how the drone reacts. When you move into more trickier shots like flying in between trees for instance, the obstacle avoidance is there for a back up but should rarely be needed. Please don’t anyone take offence from this as I think the obstacle avoidance has its place I just think it dumbs it all down a little … does anyone see where I’m coming from? Oh and yes I am going to be buying a mini 3 pro when I have the spare cash available 😊 (I’ll reiterate that I’m not saying that you’re silly if you need the obstacle avoidance all the time, I just think it takes a lot of the skill needed to fly a drone without the sensors. Both awesome drones. I like the POI lock on the mini 3 pro to be able to get amazing cinematic footage, with the subject totally centred at all times - some of you great flyers who can keep that object you’re filming completely central then kudos to you. The gimbal is even controlled automatically for you when using this option so you could easily say this is dumbing it down for my wants from the 3. Happy flying from the uk 🇬🇧 🛸 💨

@BobCaseyAerial 2 жыл бұрын

Jake I didn’t realize you could talk that fast lol. A cpl of times I thought hmm turn on close caption. But I just backed it up and carefully listened. I don’t have the Mini3 I’m satisfied with my Air2S, MA2, DJI/FPV. The mini 2 I use to scope new places. Great comparison Review. The Sloan Ranger Fly’s Again. Lol

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha I need to remind myself to slow down!!

@BlairAir 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jake! Not sure how I missed this one. One of the top performance metrics of Mini 3 Pro over it's predecessors and it's competitors, is stealth. Compared to the whiny buzz of Mini 2, the pitch/sound pressure for Mini 3 is incredible, then consider its size & light grey visage we have an invisi-drone! The Mavic 3 + Mini 3 Pro provide almost surgical levels of aerial imaging tools; from Super Stealthy to Super Cinematic, I feel invincible! Now just add a helicopter and a glacier and I'm "being Jake Sloan" (I like to dream as big as Alaska!)

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha agreed!

@TravelerYaser 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, another fantastic video. Thanks for the hard work! Really appreciate it. I guess we now need a detailed comparison between Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 to see if the extra $1000 is worth the consideration. (Of course I sound like a newbie, I know)!

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Lol nothing of the sort. It’s about the right tool for the job!

@TravelerYaser 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan I am about to click buy for the DJI Mini 3 Pro.

@grossi46 2 жыл бұрын

You answered my question with this re upload 🤣🤣👍👍

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Lol good catch!

@grossi46 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan 😉 Love your videos buddy, keep them coming 👍

@DRONIXAR 2 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@travismanning798 2 жыл бұрын

Two of the best entry-level drones out there! Whichever you pick is okay but if you can afford it, the Mini 3 Pro plus the RC controller is the way to go

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Anakin200623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for helping me pick a drone! Just got my first ever drone and it was the Mini 2 :)

@rolandopaiz7305 2 жыл бұрын

but the mini3 is so much better !!

@Anakin200623 2 жыл бұрын

@@rolandopaiz7305 also much more expensive

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@MVMTV4Videos Жыл бұрын

Well done

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeremyboyce1537 Жыл бұрын

Careful Jake , you are saying Mini -3 but what you have in your intro Photo , is the Mini-3 Pro !

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Wait for it 😜

@XJohnny 2 жыл бұрын

And don´t forget the sound comparison. I have both and the Mini 3 is way quieter when flying around residential areas or places that you want to go unnoticed.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

That’s correct. I wasn’t able to do a good sound comparison this day due to the wind but the mini 3 is the quietest drone I’ve ever heard

@AnnaJoan Жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner looking to get my first drone. The main issue for me is the 4K60fps in the Mini 3 for my slow motion shots. How much difference would this make in the 30fps Mini 2?

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

it will make a difference!

@svdbos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Do I understand correctly that you can use the Remote Controller from the Mini 2 with the Mini 3?

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

That’s correct

@svdbos 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan awesome, thanks for the quick response!

@Paul-de2wh Жыл бұрын

I have the DJI Mini 3 PRO. Is it worth it to buy the DJI - Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit Plus to have longer flight times? Or the "regular batteries are enough to flight in cities were the flying distances have to be shorter due to WiFI interference.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

I would stick with the standard in your case

@pitbull5629 Жыл бұрын

I think I gonna be getting the mini 3 I crashed my mini 2 a few times cause not sensors and I really like the follow feature.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Nice

@paddyola1 Жыл бұрын

for £24 you can get litchi app for proper tracking, just be aware of the surroundings before using it. mini3 actually only has fron bottom and back, no side sensors

@Swissvistas-fz9ey 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Time has moved on, and I'm looking at replacing my DJI Mini-2 with a Mini 4 Pro to have better image quality (albeit that it still has the 12 mp sensor, which is just slightly larger than that of the Mini-2). One frustrating issue is that my DJI screen-equipped "Smart Controller" for the Mini-2 and various older Mavic models is not compatible with the Mini 3 and 4 series, which implies a significant financial loss if I sell it second hand (it's obsolete). Replacing all the drone gear every 3-4 years does get a shade expensive. Greetings from Switzerland!

@JakeSloan 7 ай бұрын

I agree! I wish they would keep the controllers compatible! Cheers from Alaska

@emenendez01 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jake! Great comparison! You have a lot experience and professional drone pilot and you have the most great DJI drones, I've a big doubt if the Mini 3 Pro is a real professional drone for you? or if a great consumer drone. Regards!

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

It's not really "professional" but it can produce great results

@emenendez01 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloanThank Jake for your response!,🙏 I've now a better idea with the Mini 3 pro!. Will be a better idea keep my Air 2S a with me more time. 👌

@handy1069 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jake can you do a comparison between the Mini 3 and the Air 2?

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t have an air 2 anymore (or access to one) but I can tell you the image quality out of the mini 3 is significantly better. But the air 2s will beat it on speed and wind handling

@bj5563 2 жыл бұрын

How do you find the controls / response compared to Mini 2? I have both the 3 Pro & 2 and the Mini 2 feels much tighter / sharper in controls... Maybe just me?

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

I do find them a bit more touchy

@bj5563 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan I'm hoping DJI releases an update to address this.

@toyshanger8945 Жыл бұрын

I am actually looking for a mavic air vs mini 3 pro comparison. As many seem to forget mavic air is small, has front and rear sensors

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

I would have done that but I no longer have an Air

@rainernylund9104 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. If I use iso 100, 30frs, shutter 1/60, plus nd filter and its get a dark movie and without nd filter to light. What shall I do if I want use 30fs and 1/60 rule?

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Please watch this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y56BaLye3ODSfqc.html

@rainernylund9104 2 жыл бұрын

@@JakeSloan Thanks 😊

@rappy90 7 ай бұрын

One thing a lot of reviews forget to mention is the mini 3 can operate in colder temps compared to the mini 2

@JakeSloan 7 ай бұрын

true

@schlingelgen 2 жыл бұрын

What du you think about the mini se?

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a great budget starter drone!

@oscarbarr2392 2 жыл бұрын

i have an air 2 but since i can use the same controller with mini 3 pro i just bought the drone comes with a battery weeeee!!!

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

nice

@Jeremywm 2 жыл бұрын

So you're saying I should stick with my Parrot anafi still. Full active track, better photos, can use with only my phone and dosen't weigh much more.. Gotcha 👌

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

yes im saying exactly that

@viikii5385 2 жыл бұрын

As long as there is a side by side comparison....there is not much of a difference between mini 2 and 3....yes...the hyperlapse...low light capabilities... obstacles avoidance r a great step up....but still not worth the price upgrading...at last it depends upon who is flying the drone and not how good the drone is...I'm still happy with my Mini 2...but if anyone got money to splurge...get the mini 3 obviously 😁

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@jft2nd Жыл бұрын

I think the upgrades aren't that significant enough to upgrade from the mini 2, especially because of the price of the Mini 3 Pro. Honestly, if anyone has enough to get the mini 3 pro right now, they might as well just buy the Air 2s which is much better for a few dollars more.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

agreed

@jimanderson4865 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jake....Thanks for the great video. I am waiting for Mini 3 to be compatible with RC Pro........👍

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@chrisb3976 Жыл бұрын

I notice that you call the mini 3 pro the mini 3. Which is better the mini 3 or mini 3 pro?

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

this was made before the mini 3 was released but the mini 3 pro is better over all, but the image quality is the same

@dvader3000 Жыл бұрын

Is ok I ll stick with my mavic mini

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

nice

@TheAaronalden 2 жыл бұрын

Easy... I bought them both. After tanking my mini 1, I realized I need a backup.

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

True lol sad but true!

@callaghanwilliams Жыл бұрын

The info in these is helpful, but its like listening to somebody yell at you over corporate training music, couldn't bear to watch the whole thing.

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

ok then cheers

@w.e.s. 2 жыл бұрын

How do u live in a place so cold in July? U look just like my old best friend Bradley Osborne. It's so strange yall r exact twins

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually not that cold. Just takes a long time for the snow to melt

@africanhistory 2 жыл бұрын

no comparison that is all i have to say. Budget is the only pro for the mini 2. active track alone justifies it. timelapse alone justifies it. I skipped mini 2 as I knew this was coming. but better thn I imagined. Until I lose signal on you

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right

@jeremyboyce1537 Жыл бұрын

Ok , maybe the Mini-3 wasn't out yet, so It would not be a problem calling this a Mini-3 and saying Pro ?!

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@neilbaquiran643 Жыл бұрын

Cant afford any of these but its like going to a mall just looking and not actually buying anything

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Lol nice

@j.d.3875 Жыл бұрын

very confusing, dji mini 3 doesnt have obstacle sensors, da

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

Mini 3 doesn’t the mini 3 pro does

@nrao8977 Жыл бұрын

buy American

@JakeSloan Жыл бұрын

cheers

@lucasyup 2 жыл бұрын

Sir there is a scammer working your channel acting like you that set up a KZfaq channel and cloned your name and photo and is claiming Me and others won a DJI 3 Pro for commenting on your channel and is asking me to pay the shipping via Zelle....

@JakeSloan 2 жыл бұрын

there are lots of scammers on KZfaq doing this right now DO NOT respond to them