DJI Mini 3 Pro
The DJI Mini 3 Pro was the first 249g drone with three-directional obstacle avoidance and native vertical video. Discontinued in 2024, still available. Full specs and prices.
Price (USD)
$759
Full Specifications
| Weight | 249 g |
| Flight Time | 34 min (standard) / 47 min (Plus battery) |
| Max Speed | 57.6 km/h |
| Camera | CMOS 1/1.3", 48 MP, f/1.7 |
| Video | 4K/60fps, 4K vertical, D-Log M |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Three-directional (front + rear + downward) |
| Max Range | 12 km (FCC) |
| Wind Resistance | Level 5 (24 mph) |
| GPS | GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo |
| Dimensions | 145 × 90 × 62 mm (folded) |
The DJI Mini 3 Pro was a milestone in May 2023: the first drone under 250 grams with three-directional obstacle avoidance and a camera capable of native vertical video (without cropping). It established the standard that the Mini 4 Pro would surpass six months later.
Discontinued in 2024 with the arrival of the Mini 4 Pro, it remains available at some retailers and on the used market. For buyers who find it at a significantly reduced price, it remains a capable drone.
Camera: 1/1.3" Sensor at 249g
The 1/1.3" CMOS sensor with 48 MP and f/1.7 aperture was groundbreaking when launched — no drone at this weight had offered this sensor size before. D-Log M support enables proper color grading in post-production.
Native vertical video (2.7K portrait, no crop) was a first for the category and particularly valuable for creators producing short-form content for Instagram Reels and TikTok.
How It Compares to the Mini 4 Pro
The Mini 4 Pro supersedes it on two key points: omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (vs. three-directional) and Active Track 360°. The camera quality is essentially equivalent. If you find the Mini 3 Pro at a substantial discount, it's still a worthwhile purchase for most use cases.
Sources: DJI — Mini 3 Pro specs