DJI’s pint-sized Mini 3 is on sale with a DJI RC controller for its best price yet
by Brandon Widder from The Verge - All Posts on (#6M7J0)
It may not offer obstacle avoidance and the same specs as the Pro model, but the Mini 3 still easily folds down when it's time to hit the road. | Image: DJI Happy Saturday, dear readers! The big news on the drone beat this month was the official launch of DJI's Avata 2, a new FPV drone that's slicker, more stable, and longer-lasting than the original model released in 2022. That said, I wouldn't consider it a beginner drone at $999, even if it is noticeably cheaper than its last-gen counterpart. If you are after a true beginner drone, however, the DJI Mini 3 is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with DJI's screen-equipped RC controller for around $549 ($60 off) - an all-time low.
While not as capable as the DJI Mini 4 Pro or even the DJI Mini 3 Pro, the consumer-focused Mini 3 remains an excellent entry-level drone for budding aerial photographers or anyone who is simply...