Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
That’s not a Mini Pro 3, that’s just a Mini 3. But yeah, get the Mini 4 Pro. You won’t regret it.
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
Better connection. Why spend $1000 just to hook it to your phone?
Jane said:
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
Better connection. Why spend $1000 just to hook it to your phone?
I saw both have controllers in the pictures. Why does one need a phone?
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
RC - You have to connect your phone to the controller and use the phone mount. Then you can fly.
RC 2 - The controller has a built-in screen. No need to waste your phone battery or data.
Jane said:
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
RC - You have to connect your phone to the controller and use the phone mount. Then you can fly.
RC 2 - The controller has a built-in screen. No need to waste your phone battery or data.
That’s not quite right.
RC - Has a built-in screen, no phone needed - DJI RC - DJI
RC 2 - Just a newer version - DJI RC 2 - DJI
RC-N3 - No screen, needs your phone - Buy DJI RC-N3 - DJI Store
Jason said:
Jane said:
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
RC - You have to connect your phone to the controller and use the phone mount. Then you can fly.
RC 2 - The controller has a built-in screen. No need to waste your phone battery or data.
That’s not quite right.
RC - Has a built-in screen, no phone needed - DJI RC - DJI
RC 2 - Just a newer version - DJI RC 2 - DJI
RC-N3 - No screen, needs your phone - Buy DJI RC-N3 - DJI Store
Fair enough. I should add, I’ve crashed two drones.
Jane said:
Jason said:
The RC 2 is totally worth it.
Why?
RC - You have to connect your phone to the controller and use the phone mount. Then you can fly.
RC 2 - The controller has a built-in screen. No need to waste your phone battery or data.
Thanks for the info.
Just get the regular Mini 3, it’s more than enough for what you need.
Definitely not worth it. I do photo and video work professionally and use the Mini 3 Pro when I can’t bring my Mavic 3 Pro. My clients never notice. The Mini 3 Pro is a great little drone.
Travis said:
Definitely not worth it. I do photo and video work professionally and use the Mini 3 Pro when I can’t bring my Mavic 3 Pro. My clients never notice. The Mini 3 Pro is a great little drone.
Except he’s talking about the regular Mini 3, sadly.
I didn’t upgrade my Mini 3 Pro, though I was thinking about it. I’ve gone from Mavic Pro to Mini 2, then to Mini 3 Pro.
Do you need waypoints or cruise control? If not, maybe save the money since the camera is basically the same. The RC 2 controller is way better, and it even does HDMI out if you care about that. But, for me, it wasn’t enough of a reason to justify the price jump. Also, the batteries were different, which was a bit annoying.
It’s a tough choice, but if you can comfortably afford it, the Pro 4 is better.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
Mini 3 vs. 4 Pro, yes. Mini 3 Pro vs. 4 Pro, no. RC 2 is still awesome though.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
The RC controller would be a problem for me. If you plan to use third-party apps later, you can’t with it.
Also, I like custom controls. DJI can’t make it work with Android. With RC-Nx, you can connect an iPhone, set your custom settings, and save them. As far as I know, you can’t do this with the RC controller, which runs a closed version of Android.
I have the regular Mini 3, and I’m happy with it. The picture quality doesn’t differ much.
It seems like getting a drone without obstacle avoidance is good for learning.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
Honestly, no. The Pro 4 only adds some extra sensors for sideways obstacle avoidance, a slightly better camera, and better active track. It’s not worth $600 for that.
Edit: Just saw you meant the regular Mini 3. The Pro 4 is better than that, but from a Mini 3 Pro to a 4 Pro, no.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
Yes.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
I’m happy with my regular Mini 3. I’m barely using my Mavic Pro anymore. The extra features on the Mini Pro didn’t seem worth the price to me.
vincent said:
Is it worth getting the Pro 4 over the Pro 3 for a first-time drone user?
If I could do it again, I’d go for the Mini 3. I’m not using all the features I paid for with the Mini 4 Pro.
The Mini 3 has the same speed, a bit less range, and flies longer. I’m in Sport mode most of the time anyway.