I started flying drones in 2013 but stopped in 2014 - too many crashes, scary moments and rules preventing me from flying in any of the interesting places.
Finally in 2022 a drone that:
- is light enough that even if it crashed into someone/something it is unlikely to cause significant damage
- can be flown almost anywhere (except near airports and over tightly packed crowds of people)
- has obstacle avoidance, thus significantly reducing the chances of a crash/destruction of the drone
- has a real-world flight time of about 25 minutes
- has a great on-board camera and gimbal
- can be up & flying within a couple of minutes
There's very little not to like about this drone. If you're the sort of person who likes to fly drones so far away that you can no longer see them, and likes to do this in urban environments, then you may be disappointed by the signal range - I get 300 - 400m, however, away from heavy wifi interference the drone will fly for several kilometres, but that would be breaking the rules, as you're suppose to keep the drone in sight while flying it.
I'm terms of red tape (and I've researched this thoroughly) as of May 2022, all you need to do is obtain an Operator ID, which you can do online in a few minutes, and attach the ID number to the drone. This costs £10 per year. No need for a flyer ID if this is the only drone you're flying.
All-in-all this is a lovely little drone that's easy to fly and there's really no excuse to not take it with you, being so small and light, and the ability to fly it almost anywhere legally is fantastic!
If the price isn't an issue, then go for it! You won't be disappointed. I hope this was helpful.
| Package dimensions | 18.6 x 14.5 x 13 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.92 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 17.1 x 24.5 x 6.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 249 Grams |
| Brand | DJI |
| Colour | Grey |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Max Focal Length | 24 |
| Min Focal Length | 24 |
| Part number | CP.MA.00000492.01 |
| Style | Mini 3 Pro(DJI RC) |
