DJI · Updated June 2026
DJI Mini 3 Pro: price, specs & release date
DJI Mini 3 Pro, released 2023-05. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dji.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is listed at $759 on dji.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 18 camera drones (median $759); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 43/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Best-in-class compact/sub-250g drone with strong obstacle avoidance; Vertical (90-degree rotating) video mode useful for social content.
- Skip if Real-world flight time falls short of DJI's rated 34/47 minutes is a dealbreaker.
Is the DJI Mini 3 Pro a good buy?
At $759, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is #11 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719. On the spec sheet, its flight min of 34 is above the median of the 19, its range km of 12 is below the median of the 16, and its obstacle sensing of 3-dir is below the median of the 13.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 4 distinct physical metrics between them — battery, return-to-home warning trigger, weight and speed. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the DJI Mini 3 Pro
Three whitelisted testers (Engadget, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) field-tested this exact 249g DJI Mini 3 Pro and all rate it the best sub-250g compact drone, praising its portability and obstacle avoidance. All three flag that real-world flight time falls well short of DJI's rated 34/47 minutes, and two note the steep price jump over the Mini 2.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2022-05-10–2022-10-30
Tested by Engadget, Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Best-in-class compact/sub-250g drone with strong obstacle avoidance · 3 sources
- Vertical (90-degree rotating) video mode useful for social content · 2 sources
- Excellent low-light and high-ISO image quality for the sensor size
Commonly flagged
- Real-world flight time falls short of DJI's rated 34/47 minutes · 3 sources
- Notably more expensive than the previous Mini 2 · 2 sources
- Object tracking does not work in vertical/portrait video mode
- Video transmission loses signal quickly without line of sight
Where reviewers disagree Measured standard-battery flight time varied by rig and reserve assumptions: Engadget saw ~30 min max (RTH warning at ~25 min), while TechRadar reported a more conservative 20-25 min once RTH reserve, temperature and wind were factored in. Tom's Guide only measured the extended Plus battery (~40 min), not the standard cell.
The sources (3)
Real-world flight time (standard battery, run to exhaustion): about 30 minutes max · Return-to-home warning trigger time: after about 25 minutes · Weight: 249 grams (8.8 ounces)
DJI's Mini 3 Pro is the new king of the lightweight drones.
We ran it to exhaustion several times and saw about 30 minutes max, with the return to home (RTH) warning kicking in after about 25 minutes.
DJI claims its 1080p OcuSync 3.0 RC video transmission works over 12 km (7.5 miles), but we found this to be a weak point in our tests. If you don't have direct line of sight, it tends to lose the signal far more rapidly than the Mavic 3.
Real-world flight time (Intelligent Flight Battery Plus): around 40-ish minutes
Pick up the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, however, and the Mini 3 Pro's flight time jumps to 47 minutes — three quarters of an hour. In testing, I was able to get around 40-ish minutes, but unlike DJI's larger drones, the Mini 3 Pro will be more affected by the wind.
The only downside to portrait mode is that it doesn't support object tracking, so you can't film yourself in this mode and expect the Mini 3 Pro to automatically follow you around.
I did notice that in slightly overcast conditions, footage was grainier than with DJI drones that have larger camera sensors.
Top speed (Cine mode): 13.4mph · Top speed (Normal mode): 22.3mph · Top speed (Sport mode): 35.7mph · Wind speed resistance: just under 24mph · Real-world flight time (standard battery, incl. RTH reserve): 20-25 minute region
Thanks to its fast f/1.7 aperture and excellent high-ISO noise handling, the Mini 3 Pro is a great choice if you often find yourself shooting stills or video in low-light situations. Image quality is amazing even at ISO 3200, so you can confidently shoot at any ISO setting.
In reality, when you factor in the charge needed for Return to Home, varying temperatures and wind, your flights are more realistically in the 20-25 minute region
One fairly sizable downside, though, is the large leap in price from the DJI Mini 2 .
Specifications
| Price (US) | $759 US MSRP for DJI Mini 3 Pro with RC-N1 controller at launch |
|---|---|
| Brand | DJI |
| Released | 2023-05 |
| Weight (g) | 249 |
| Camera (MP) | 48 |
| Max video | 4K@60fps |
| Flight min | 34 |
| Range km | 12 |
| Obstacle sensing | 3-dir |
| Sub250g | Yes |
Source: dji.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by m.gsmarena.com. DJI Mini 3 Pro official specs: weight 249 g, 1/1.3" CMOS 48 MP, 4K/60fps max video, 34 min flight (standard battery), 12 km FCC range (O3), 3-direction obstacle sensing (forward/backward/downward). May 2023 release. Launch price $759 with RC-N1. Still widely available and compared against Mini 4 Pro.
Is the DJI Mini 3 Pro worth it vs cheaper camera drones?
DJI Mini 3 Pro against its closest cheaper and pricier camera drones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Weight (g) | Camera (MP) | Max video | Flight min | Range km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Mini 3 Pro this | $759 | 249 | 48 | 4K@60fps | 34 | 12 |
| Autel EVO Nano+ | $679 | 249 | 50 | 4K@30fps | 28 | 10 |
| DJI Air 3 | $999 | 720 | 48 | 4K@60fps | 46 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the DJI Mini 3 Pro?
Three whitelisted testers (Engadget, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) field-tested this exact 249g DJI Mini 3 Pro and all rate it the best sub-250g compact drone, praising its portability and obstacle avoidance. All three flag that real-world flight time falls well short of DJI's rated 34/47 minutes, and two note the steep price jump over the Mini 2. Praised: Best-in-class compact/sub-250g drone with strong obstacle avoidance; Vertical (90-degree rotating) video mode useful for social content; Excellent low-light and high-ISO image quality for the sensor size. Flagged: Real-world flight time falls short of DJI's rated 34/47 minutes; Notably more expensive than the previous Mini 2; Object tracking does not work in vertical/portrait video mode; Video transmission loses signal quickly without line of sight. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the DJI Mini 3 Pro cost?
The DJI Mini 3 Pro has a US price of $759 (US MSRP for DJI Mini 3 Pro with RC-N1 controller at launch), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the DJI Mini 3 Pro compare on price?
At $759, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is #11 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719.
When was the DJI Mini 3 Pro released?
The DJI Mini 3 Pro was released 2023-05.
What are the DJI Mini 3 Pro's key specs?
DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI): weight g 249, camera mp 48, max video 4K@60fps, flight min 34, range km 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $759 at dji.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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