DJI calls it the “Plus Battery,” but since we’re pointing out professional features, we’ll include it most other drone models don’t have battery tier options. At F1.7, the aperture on the Mini 3 Pro is more than a full stop faster than any previous DJI drone we’re aware of. There is also a pro battery option. The only control that can’t be changed is the fixed aperture.

Everything from ISO to shutter speed and white balance can be adjusted. It’s the first miniature drone to offer such control. The Mini 3 Pro’s camera can also be adjusted manually. With the “Pro” moniker painted on its wing, DJI made a clear statement that the Mini 3 Pro is not simply an upgrade to the Mini 2. If that were the case, this drone would most likely be called the Mini 3. DJI also added these subclass badges to the Mavic series, such as the Mavic 3 “Cine.” The Mini 3 Pro comes equipped with D-Cinelike, DJI’s semi-professional flat image shooting profile. We say semi-professional because D-Cinelike fits somewhere between D-Log and the normal shooting profile.

With several new features and upgrades, is the Mini 3 Pro the right drone for you? Where does it fit into the drone marketplace? Let’s find out.

The much-improved video quality makes the Mini 3 Pro quite formidable, even when compared to larger drones such as the DJI Air 2S. It’s been a while since we’ve played with a DJI Mini, and it still blows us away how tiny this drone is. The form factor makes it a handy companion for any filmmaker’s kit.

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