DJI announces compact drone

DJI  introduced DJI Mini 3, a compact, ultra-lightweight camera drone weighing less than 249 grams, Mini 3 has a 1/1.3-inch camera sensor that films 4K HDR video and 12MP photos with True Vertical Shooting for social media content.

The new model means the Mini Series now exists in four versions: Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2, Mini SE, and now Mini 3.

“DJI Mini 3 arrives as a welcome addition to our growing compact drone lineup,” said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director at DJI. “It follows in the footsteps of its sibling, Mini 3 Pro, and offers many of the same high-performance features as a worthy alternative option. We created Mini 3 to invite even more new users to take off for the first time, and we can’t wait to see the moments they create with it.”

DJI Mini 3 comes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to provide a max flight time of up to 38 minutes. Extend your flights by up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, the company said.  DJI O2 digital video transmission delivers a 720p/30fps live feed from up to 10 km away while using powerful anti-interference technology to deliver a reliable connection throughout the flight.

DJI Mini 3 is available in a drone-only configuration (does not include a remote controller or charger) for the retail price of USD $469. With the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller, it is available for the retail price of USD $559 and with the DJI RC Remote Controller, it is available for USD $699.