This is a fun but powerful wee drone. It will be so much more capable that you will be comfortable trusting it with, IE wind and height. Fantastic camera and stability, anyone can fly it.A couple of tips:Purchase Care Refresh (Actually sold at PB Tech) before you leave the store. This will give you one (or two) years of additional warranty and repairs. You cannot purchase this online as they state “Not available in your country” but PB Tech sell it and it’s cheap.Although this Drone does not come with Follow Me and VR/FPS, the Litchi App (iOS is about $40) gives you back these features. I don’t know what it costs in Google Play Store.Get the Fly More Combo. Extra Batteries, Charger (rather than in the drone), the Bag and the propeller strap are all greatly ... MoreThis is a fun but powerful wee drone. It will be so much more capable that you will be comfortable trusting it with, IE wind and height. Fantastic camera and stability, anyone can fly it.A couple of tips:Purchase Care Refresh (Actually sold at PB Tech) before you leave the store. This will give you one (or two) years of additional warranty and repairs. You cannot purchase this online as they state “Not available in your country” but PB Tech sell it and it’s cheap.Although this Drone does not come with Follow Me and VR/FPS, the Litchi App (iOS is about $40) gives you back these features. I don’t know what it costs in Google Play Store.Get the Fly More Combo. Extra Batteries, Charger (rather than in the drone), the Bag and the propeller strap are all greatly worth it.You might have a 31 min battery but DJI wants to land when the battery is under 20% so that is another reason for the Fly More Combo.If you can afford the stretch, go for the Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro.

After I bought it, I had some buyer’s remorse. It’s a lot of money for a hobby. The more time I spent flying and later looking at the video, the better I felt about my choice. I previously had an inexpensive drone. It was hard to fly and the video quality was poor. The Mini 3’s GPS assistance in maintaining the drone’s hover position and helping compensate for light wind is wonderful. The video quality is excellent. I chose to buy the controller with the built in touchscreen as opposed to the controller you have to connect to your phone. No regrets. It’s easy to hold and works great. The kit I bought also included three batteries and a charger for all three. Also worth the cost. If I had to think of something negative, it would be that the documentation is a little ... MoreAfter I bought it, I had some buyer’s remorse. It’s a lot of money for a hobby. The more time I spent flying and later looking at the video, the better I felt about my choice. I previously had an inexpensive drone. It was hard to fly and the video quality was poor. The Mini 3’s GPS assistance in maintaining the drone’s hover position and helping compensate for light wind is wonderful. The video quality is excellent. I chose to buy the controller with the built in touchscreen as opposed to the controller you have to connect to your phone. No regrets. It’s easy to hold and works great. The kit I bought also included three batteries and a charger for all three. Also worth the cost. If I had to think of something negative, it would be that the documentation is a little sparse. The good news is that there are some great videos on YouTube that prepare you for your first flight. Because of the expense, I fly conservatively. Time will tell if that changes. A crash would be heartbreaking, but seems almost certain over time. I’m not sure how I’ll respond when it does. In the meantime, I think this was the right product for me. I’m enjoying it a lot.

This thing rocks in every way. I was never into drones, but putty my house on the market and needed drone shots of the land. One guy quoted me $150 for just pictures. I was like heck I can buy a drone and learn to fly it for less than that. I got one of those cheapy no name ones on here for like $80 well you get what you pay for. It wouldn't stay connected to take pics would blow around with the wind sent it back. Said forget it spend the money buy the good stuff. It cost about 10x as much but was worth every cent. This thing is amazing. Pictures are gorgeous. Super easy to fly and figure out. Doing the test run with the cheapy one probably didn't hurt any though. But this dji mini 3 is spectacular. My only gripes about it which may be theyll change on future ... MoreThis thing rocks in every way. I was never into drones, but putty my house on the market and needed drone shots of the land. One guy quoted me $150 for just pictures. I was like heck I can buy a drone and learn to fly it for less than that. I got one of those cheapy no name ones on here for like $80 well you get what you pay for. It wouldn't stay connected to take pics would blow around with the wind sent it back. Said forget it spend the money buy the good stuff. It cost about 10x as much but was worth every cent. This thing is amazing. Pictures are gorgeous. Super easy to fly and figure out. Doing the test run with the cheapy one probably didn't hurt any though. But this dji mini 3 is spectacular. My only gripes about it which may be theyll change on future versions. 1. I wish you could zoom out the camera, yes you can fly further away but I was scared to take it that far first run or that high. 2. I wish you could record and take pics while recording like you can do on some cell phones. If there is a way to do this I couldn't figure it out. 3. It's got this booster pack to charge 3 batteries, but it will only charge them one at a time and with a USB cord, you have to provide your own plug. For this much money it should come with a plug, or even better straight plug to an outlet and charge all 3 at once. Some tips, watch a YouTube video or two of starting out. Do not plan to use it the day you get it. All the batteries need to charge up to become active (probably overnight) and you have to set up an account, register stuff, downloads firm ware updates and install them. So set up to start takes maybe an hour and first charge of all the batteries and remote like 6-8 hours, I forget how long. But you're not going to open it up and go fly so just a heads up there. Other than that it's awesome.

A great little drone for new drone users

This is my first real drone and so far I am happy with it. It is well built and even though I have not had a lot of flight time I feel I am going to like this drone. It has a very good camera that gives awesome video and stills from above. The built in shots make you look like a professional pilot. If your budget won’t allow for a larger drone with a better camera, this is a great starter drone. Plus, at less than 249 grams, you don’t need a license to fly it.The only caveat that I see is the lack of obstacle avoidance. The only sensors it has are the ground sensors that it uses to land. Even though it would be hard to crash this drone into the ground, trees and other obstacles are a different thing. I recommend only flying it away from trees, poles and power ... MoreThis is my first real drone and so far I am happy with it. It is well built and even though I have not had a lot of flight time I feel I am going to like this drone. It has a very good camera that gives awesome video and stills from above. The built in shots make you look like a professional pilot. If your budget won’t allow for a larger drone with a better camera, this is a great starter drone. Plus, at less than 249 grams, you don’t need a license to fly it.The only caveat that I see is the lack of obstacle avoidance. The only sensors it has are the ground sensors that it uses to land. Even though it would be hard to crash this drone into the ground, trees and other obstacles are a different thing. I recommend only flying it away from trees, poles and power lines. If you do fly near such objects you will want the DJI refresh insurance to repair or replace the drone in the event of a crash.

DJI Mini 2 drone

Higher end in the the hobby drones. Purchased for monitoring inaccessible areas of the ranch and for possible real estate presentations. The software sophistication is staggering. There are essentially endless tutorials on You-Tube. I'm still not feeling masterful, but the automatic features will keep you out of a lot of troubles. The refurbished unit I bought had a downward sensor malfunction (this drone doesn't feature lateral sensor protection which will cost you about another $1,500 in a higher end machine), but the factory return and repair was fast and seamless and covered in warrantee. I have RC aircraft experience from years ago. The control directions are different, but the experience probably helps. The photos and videos are stunning. Don't tell my wife, ... MoreHigher end in the the hobby drones. Purchased for monitoring inaccessible areas of the ranch and for possible real estate presentations. The software sophistication is staggering. There are essentially endless tutorials on You-Tube. I'm still not feeling masterful, but the automatic features will keep you out of a lot of troubles. The refurbished unit I bought had a downward sensor malfunction (this drone doesn't feature lateral sensor protection which will cost you about another $1,500 in a higher end machine), but the factory return and repair was fast and seamless and covered in warrantee. I have RC aircraft experience from years ago. The control directions are different, but the experience probably helps. The photos and videos are stunning. Don't tell my wife, but it's also fun.

Excellent recreation drone

Although its missing some professional features such as follow me, and its sensors arent as good in low light situations, it is great for hobbyists that just want a nice drone that shoots great 4K quality videos. For the price that its being listed for in most places, it is the best budget drone you can get on the market as 2021 is coming to an end. Maybe a mini 3 will come out, but for now if you want a budget professional drone, the mini 2 is your best bet. With amazing video quality and DJIs best features like return to home, Occusync 2.0, easy to use quick shot features, and an amazing 3 axis gimbal, it shoots smooth and breathtaking videos with amazing connection. When it comes to professional uses though, it lacks in camera quality compared to the Mavic Pro 2 ... MoreAlthough its missing some professional features such as follow me, and its sensors arent as good in low light situations, it is great for hobbyists that just want a nice drone that shoots great 4K quality videos. For the price that its being listed for in most places, it is the best budget drone you can get on the market as 2021 is coming to an end. Maybe a mini 3 will come out, but for now if you want a budget professional drone, the mini 2 is your best bet. With amazing video quality and DJIs best features like return to home, Occusync 2.0, easy to use quick shot features, and an amazing 3 axis gimbal, it shoots smooth and breathtaking videos with amazing connection. When it comes to professional uses though, it lacks in camera quality compared to the Mavic Pro 2 or Mavic Air 2, which both have significantly better and sharper image production when compared to the Mini 2. The mini 2 camera is still amazing, its just that compared to the higher quality drones you can tell a difference since its video quality is a bit noisier and the color profile is harder to work with. Lets take the Mavic Air 2 for example, its half the price of the Mavic Pro 2 yet some people even prefer the 4K shooting quality of the Air 2 over the Pro 2 and it has some real competition. However; the Mini 2 is less than half the weight of the Air 2, making it the best travelers drone due to how compact it is. Easily fitting into tight spaces like your jacket pocket, and not needing to be registered since its under the 250g weight limit, it is the most convenient portable drone that you can probably get which gives you a lot more freedom if your out shooting. Its up to you to decide which to choose. However, if your just looking at the budget 2 because its right at the maximum of your budget, and you know youll photograph and travel often, it will be a solid investment. I do recommend getting the fly more combo though, well worth the money.

High quality, as advertised, highly recommended.

From an owner:1. You'll want to get a Micro SD card.2. It does work with android phones out of the box.3. I couldn't find the actual DJI Fly app on the play store. I downloaded an APK directly from DJI. This may not be the case for IPhone.This is an amazing little drone. Don't let the "Mini" fool you! DJI is a high quality brand, and they don't disappoint! I get amazing 4K footage and the 3-Way gimbal makes your videos look professional. The app gives you great control over your pictures and video. The drone, controller, and app is packed with features found on higher tier products. Everything is as advertised. Although, it is worth mentioning that even though OcuSync 2.0 gives you great distance, you can only make it about 3 miles out (with line-of-sight and ... MoreFrom an owner:1. You'll want to get a Micro SD card.2. It does work with android phones out of the box.3. I couldn't find the actual DJI Fly app on the play store. I downloaded an APK directly from DJI. This may not be the case for IPhone.This is an amazing little drone. Don't let the "Mini" fool you! DJI is a high quality brand, and they don't disappoint! I get amazing 4K footage and the 3-Way gimbal makes your videos look professional. The app gives you great control over your pictures and video. The drone, controller, and app is packed with features found on higher tier products. Everything is as advertised. Although, it is worth mentioning that even though OcuSync 2.0 gives you great distance, you can only make it about 3 miles out (with line-of-sight and no interference) before you have just enough battery power to get back home. However, if you had the power, you have the distance! I was amazed at how far you can take this drone even behind obstacles. It has excellent wind resistance. And amazing hovering ability. It is very easy to fly. The controller is amazing to. Very sturdy, and high quality. It even has voice prompts to alert you of things like high wind, and low battery. I could brag on this drone all day. Buy one now, you will NOT regret it.

Massive Step up from Previous DJI series

I started off years ago with the Phantom 3 advanced. The price was right at 1K here on ebay, with one battery. This kit includes 3 batteries giving an overall flight time of about an hour and a half. It has the same top speed as the Phantom 3 A. Weighing in 2.5 pounds less it requires no registration. The video is excellent in 4k resolution which you can crop or downscale anytime you want. The same for the color rendition. With the exception of speed this uav even out performs the Phantom 4 series except the pro. The ability to charge the batteries through a usb c connection, the same as on most current phones, is definitely a plus. You can charge on the go in your car easily. An excellent value for full features and no FAA registration (as of now) at half the price ... MoreI started off years ago with the Phantom 3 advanced. The price was right at 1K here on ebay, with one battery. This kit includes 3 batteries giving an overall flight time of about an hour and a half. It has the same top speed as the Phantom 3 A. Weighing in 2.5 pounds less it requires no registration. The video is excellent in 4k resolution which you can crop or downscale anytime you want. The same for the color rendition. With the exception of speed this uav even out performs the Phantom 4 series except the pro. The ability to charge the batteries through a usb c connection, the same as on most current phones, is definitely a plus. You can charge on the go in your car easily. An excellent value for full features and no FAA registration (as of now) at half the price of the original popular Phantom series. AND it all fits in a case the size of an average purse. Enjoy.

What a great gift

I received this as a gift and I could not be happier. After owning several helicopters, this drone is so much easier to control. It’s very stable and the camera is amazing. The gimbal provides stable video at up to 4K with 2X optical zoom. I’ve had it up to 500ft (the ceiling height allowed in my general area by the FAA) and have controlled it almost 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) away. The controller has a signal indicator letting you know if your connection to the drone is getting weak and it stayed strong even at that distance. Camera video also seemed pretty flawless on my phone connected to the controller. Very pleased with this drone overall. I would recommend getting the kit with extra batteries though. You may find that 25 minutes isn’t enough time to get the ... MoreI received this as a gift and I could not be happier. After owning several helicopters, this drone is so much easier to control. It’s very stable and the camera is amazing. The gimbal provides stable video at up to 4K with 2X optical zoom. I’ve had it up to 500ft (the ceiling height allowed in my general area by the FAA) and have controlled it almost 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) away. The controller has a signal indicator letting you know if your connection to the drone is getting weak and it stayed strong even at that distance. Camera video also seemed pretty flawless on my phone connected to the controller. Very pleased with this drone overall. I would recommend getting the kit with extra batteries though. You may find that 25 minutes isn’t enough time to get the video or pictures you are looking for. BONUS: If you want to fly at night make sure to add a Lume Cube (see picture of drone) to your drone to stay legal at night since the light on the drone does not meet FCC specs for drone night use. Also be aware that this drone does NOT come with night vision on the camera, but the CMOS sensor IS high enough quality to give decent video in the presence of artificial light (city lights) and full moon light. Don’t expect much of anything though if you are in a pitch dark environment.

What are you waiting for? Buy this thing!

Look: I am by no means an authority on drones. I started with cheap little helicopters, moved onto some cheap quadcopters, and now I have this magnificent beast. I am not exaggerating when I say that flying this thing is an absolute joy. The technology is stunning. The auto-hover, maneuverability and battery life are all shockingly good. The only real hurdle is getting used to the controls, which are pretty intuitive, it just takes time and practice and pretty soon you can get some really jaw-dropping footage. For the price of this drone, I cannot imagine a competitive alternative; they may exist, but I'd be stunned if they were superior in any capacity.This drone is tough as nails, you can run it into trees, walls, your houseplants...the shell is really strong ... MoreLook: I am by no means an authority on drones. I started with cheap little helicopters, moved onto some cheap quadcopters, and now I have this magnificent beast. I am not exaggerating when I say that flying this thing is an absolute joy. The technology is stunning. The auto-hover, maneuverability and battery life are all shockingly good. The only real hurdle is getting used to the controls, which are pretty intuitive, it just takes time and practice and pretty soon you can get some really jaw-dropping footage. For the price of this drone, I cannot imagine a competitive alternative; they may exist, but I'd be stunned if they were superior in any capacity.This drone is tough as nails, you can run it into trees, walls, your houseplants...the shell is really strong and the blades will take a lot of punishment. It also comes with some replacement parts. The stability and gyroscopes in this drone are amazing, you can clip a tree branch and it will tumble and right itself without any input so long as it doesn't hit the ground. (Full disclosure, I did manage to kill my first DJI Mini 2 by being stupid. I managed to hit a tree flying fairly low and it tumbled onto solid concrete. So it's not invincible, but if you are flying over softer surfaces, I'm confident it could take pretty much any impact within reason. The moral of this story is...BUY THE INSURANCE, for a product like this with the possibility of doing something really stupid with, totally worth it.If you do buy this drone, GET THE ACCESSORY PACK! the extra batteries and the charger make this so much more fun. The battery life is great, but being able to swap out batteries makes this a much more fun activity in you don't have to stop for two hours to go at it again.Happy flying, and please do some research into the laws governing drone flight. This one is great because, for the time being, you don't need to get a license as it is under 250 grams. BE AWARE THIS MAY CHANGE. Be respectful, there are tons of places you can fly your drone without bothering or endangering anyone and be in compliance with the law. The DJI Fly app is also your best friend, it will show you on the map and tell you what type of airspace you are in.