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DJI Mini 3
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
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Price & Where to Buy
$419 USD
Package: DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC-N1), standard configuration
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DJI Mini 3 Review and Buying Guide
DJI Mini 3 sits within DJI’s wider drone range, but the right choice depends on the type of flying, imaging or professional work you need to do. This guide brings the published specifications into context and highlights the practical questions worth checking before you buy. It is based on manufacturer information rather than claimed hands-on testing.
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Design and intended use
When considering the DJI Mini 3, start with the job you want the aircraft to do. This model is relevant to aerial photography and video. Think about where you will fly, how much equipment you need to carry, the amount of setup you are comfortable with and whether the selected package includes the controller, batteries and accessories you need.
Camera and image quality
Camera specifications help set expectations, but sensor size, lens design, recording modes, stabilization and post-production workflow all matter. The listed camera information is: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP effective pixels. For paid or important projects, confirm the exact photo formats, frame rates, colour profiles and lens configuration against the manufacturer page before committing.
Flight performance and battery considerations
Manufacturer-rated flight time is a laboratory or controlled-condition figure, not a promise of the time available on every outing. Wind, temperature, flight speed, battery age, payload and return-to-home reserve can all reduce practical flight time. DJI rates the Mini 3 for up to 38 minutes with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery and up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, measured at a constant 21.6 km/h in windless conditions. The Plus battery is sold separately in selected regions and increases takeoff weight to about 290 g. The recorded wind-resistance figure is 10.7 m/s (Level 5). Plan conservative battery reserves and follow local aviation rules.
Safety, control and connectivity
The Mini 3 has a downward vision system for positioning; it does not have forward or backward obstacle-sensing sensors. Its video transmission system is DJI O2. DJI lists maximum transmission distances of 10 km under FCC rules and 6 km under CE/SRRC/MIC rules in unobstructed, interference-free conditions. These are maximum test figures, not recommended operating distances. Maintain visual line of sight, check local regulations and never rely on positioning sensors as a substitute for pilot attention.
Key specifications at a glance
- Camera / imaging: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP effective pixels
- Video capability: 4K/30fps; 2.7K up to 60fps; 1080p up to 60fps; HDR recording at 24/25/30fps.
- Manufacturer-rated flight time: 38 min maximum flight time (Intelligent Flight Battery); 51 min with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus; hovering: 33 min / 44 min respectively (DJI controlled tests)
- Takeoff weight: 248 g with standard Intelligent Flight Battery; approximately 290 g with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, taking the aircraft above 249 g
- Maximum flight distance: 18 km with standard battery and 25 km with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, measured in controlled windless conditions; this is not the video-transmission range
Who should consider this drone?
This model may suit buyers whose needs align with its intended category and the specifications shown above. Compare the complete aircraft and package—not just the headline camera or flight-time figure. Check local regulations, service availability, replacement-battery costs, compatible accessories and whether the manufacturer still supports the model.
Advantages and points to check
- Potential advantage: the published specification set gives buyers concrete details to compare with other models in the same category.
- Point to check: real-world flight time, transmission performance and image results vary with environment, settings and operator experience.
- Before buying: verify the exact package, included controller, battery count, warranty and current availability in your country.
IGIDRONE verdict
The DJI Mini 3 should be judged by how well its documented capabilities match your actual work and budget. Use the specifications on this page to shortlist it, then confirm any critical detail on the official manufacturer page and compare it with alternatives before purchasing.
Manufacturer references: DJI Mini 3 Support | Official DJI Mini 3 Specifications.
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Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
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| Camera | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP effective pixels |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 4K/30fps; 2.7K up to 60fps; 1080p up to 60fps; HDR recording at 24/25/30fps. |
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 38 min maximum flight time (Intelligent Flight Battery); 51 min with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus; hovering: 33 min / 44 min respectively (DJI controlled tests) minutes |
| Maximum Transmission Range (km) | 18 km maximum flight distance (Intelligent Flight Battery); 25 km with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (DJI controlled tests) km |
| Weight (g) | 248 g (standard Intelligent Flight Battery; Intelligent Flight Battery Plus increases weight to approx. 290 g) g |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) m/s |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 16 m/s maximum horizontal speed (Sport mode) m/s |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-04
Official Price (USD)
$419.00 USD
Listed configuration: DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC-N1), standard configuration
Official store status: Out of stock at the time of checking.
Official US store lists USD 419; page marks the product out of stock.
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Price checked: 2026-11-06
MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| Takeoff Weight | 248 g Standard aircraft weight (including the Intelligent Flight Battery, propellers, and a microSD card). The actual product weight may vary due to differences in batch materials and external factors. Training or examination is not required for flying this product in most countries and regions. Always check local laws and regulations before use. With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*, the aircraft will weigh more than 249 g (about 290 g). Always check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying. |
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| Dimensions | Folded (without propellers): 148×90×62 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded (with propellers): 251×362×72 mm (L×W×H) |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 3.5 m/s |
| Max Horizontal Speed | 16 m/s Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft ascending vertically to a height of 1.5 meters above the ground in Sport mode. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. |
| Max Takeoff Altitude | With Intelligent Flight Battery: 4000 m With Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 3000 m Increase in aircraft weight can affect flight propulsion. When the aircraft is using the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, do not mount additional payloads like a propeller guard or third-party accessories to avoid diminished propulsion. * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Max Flight Time | 38 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) 51 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*) Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 21.6 kph and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Max Hovering Time | 33 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) 44 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*) Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: hovering in a windless laboratory environment, in photo mode (without photo taking operation during flight), and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version. * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Max Flight Distance | 18 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery) 25 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*) Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 43.2 kph and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) |
| Max Pitch Angle | 40° |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with vision positioning) ±1.5 m (with GNSS positioning) |
| Internal Storage | N/A |
| Class | C0 (EU) |
Camera
| Image Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS Effective Pixels：48MP |
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| Lens | FOV: 82.1° Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/1.7 Focus: 1 m to ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 2-1/8000 s |
| Max Image Size | 8064×6048 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single Shot: 12 MP 48 MP: 48 MP Timed: 12 MP JPEG: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s JPEG + RAW: 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3 frames at 2/3 EV step Panorama: Sphere, 180°, Wide Angle HDR: The Single Shot mode supports outputting HDR images. |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Resolution | 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30 fps 2.7K: 2688×1512@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. |
| Video Format | MP4 (H.264) |
| Max Video Bitrate | 100 Mbps |
| Supported File System | FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) exFAT (> 32 GB) |
| Color Mode | Normal |
| Digital Zoom | 4K: 2× 2.7K: 3× FHD: 4× |
| QuickShots Modes | Dronie, Helix, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang |
Gimbal
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, and pan) |
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| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -135° to 80° Roll: -135° to 45° Pan: -30° to 30° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 60° Roll: -90° or 0° |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 100°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° |
Sensing
| Sensing Type | Downward vision system |
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| Downward | Precise Hovering Range: 0.5-10 m |
| Operating Environment | Downward: Diffuse reflective surfaces with a clear pattern and reflectivity > 20% (such as walls, trees, or people) Adequate lighting (lux > 15, normal indoor lighting conditions) |
Video Transmission
| Video Transmission System | DJI O2 |
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| Live View Quality | Remote Controller: 720p/30fps |
| Operating Frequency | 2.400-2.4835 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC/SRRC) < 14 dBm (CE) |
| Max Transmission Distance (free of interference) | FCC: 10 km CE: 6 km SRRC: 6 km MIC: 6 km Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. During your flight, please pay attention to RTH reminders in the DJI Fly app. |
| Max Transmission Distance (with interference) | Strong Interference: urban landscape, approx. 1.5-3 km Medium Interference: suburban landscape, approx. 3-6 km Low Interference: suburb/seaside, approx. 6-10 km Data tested under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual flight distance. |
| Max Download Speed | DJI O2: 5.5 MB/s (with DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller) 5.5 MB/s (with DJI RC) Wi-Fi 5: 25 MB/s* * Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, with footage saved to the SD card. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions. |
| Lowest Latency | Approx. 200 ms Depending on the actual environment and mobile device. |
| Antenna | 2 antennas, 1T2R |
Battery
| Capacity | Intelligent Flight Battery: 2453 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 3850 mAh * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
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| Weight | Intelligent Flight Battery: Approx. 80.5 g Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: Approx. 121 g * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Nominal Voltage | 7.38 V |
| Max Charging Voltage | 8.5 V |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Energy | Intelligent Flight Battery: 18.1 Wh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 28.4 Wh * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
| Charging Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
| Charging Time | Intelligent Flight Battery: 64 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery mounted to the aircraft) 56 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub) Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 101 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery mounted to the aircraft) 78 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub) * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
Charger
| Recommended Charger | DJI 30W USB-C Charger or other USB Power Delivery chargers (30 W)* * When you charge the battery mounted to the aircraft or inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub, the maximum charging power supported is 30 W. |
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Charging Hub
| Input | 5 V, 3 A 9 V, 3 A 12 V, 3 A |
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| Output | USB-A: Max Voltage: 5 V; Max Current: 2 A |
| Charging Type | Three batteries charged in sequence |
| Compatible Batteries | DJI Mini 3 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery, DJI Mini 3 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery Plus* * Sold separately and only in selected countries and regions. |
Storage
| Recommended microSD Cards | SanDisk Extreme 32GB V30 A1 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 64GB V30 A1 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB V30 A1 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas React Plus 64GB V30 A1 microSDXC Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB V30 A1 microSDXC Samsung PRO Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC |
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Remote Controller
| Max Operating Time | DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours When charging a mobile device: 4 hours |
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| Max Supported Mobile Device Size | DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller 180×86×10 mm (L×W×H) |
| Operating Temperature | DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller 2.400-2.4835 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC) < 23 dBm (SRRC) < 14 dBm (CE) |
Others
| Guaranteed software updates until | 2026/12/31 |
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