DJI Mini 3
Score: 72/100
Holy Stone HS360E
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Holy Stone HS360E is a lightweight, foldable sub-250 g drone offering a 4K EIS camera and up to 30 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for beginners. Its limited wind resistance and occasional hover drift restrict performance in breezy conditions. Best suited for casual flyers seeking an affordable, registration-free drone.
The DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) is a sub-250 g ultralight drone offering 31-minute flight time and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for 4K video. It trades off advanced obstacle-avoidance sensors and a shorter transmission range for its lightweight portability. Ideal for beginners and travelers seeking registration-free aerial footage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | 30 minutes | |
2,250 mAhbest | 2,000 mAh | |
— | 12 MPbest | |
10,000 mbest | 6,000 m | |
57.6 km/hbest | 25.2 km/h | |
| ↓ lower better | 248 g | 247 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 minutesbest |
— | 30 fpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2250 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 30 minutes |
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 25.2 km/h |
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 10000 m | 6000 m |
Maximum Takeoff Altitude (m) | 4000 m | 3000 m |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 38.52 km/h | 19.8 km/h |
Camera(1) | ||
Gimbal Stabilization | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 248 g | 247 g |
Folded Dimensions (L×W×H) (cm) | 13.8×8.1×5.8 cm cm | 140x90x55 cm |
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Professional reviewers appreciate the Mini 4K's lightweight design and extended flight time, calling it a solid step-up for entry-level users. However, they consistently note the lack of advanced obstacle-avoidance sensors and a comparatively modest transmission range, which may deter more demanding pilots.
Everyday users, where mentioned, praise the drone's portability, registration-free status, and 4K video quality. The limited data suggests occasional concerns about range and the absence of advanced safety features, especially when compared with higher-end Mini models.
Professional reviewers commend the HS360E for its responsive handling, solid stability, and beginner-oriented intelligent features, while noting its limited wind resistance and modest camera performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, long flight time, and GPS-based safety features, especially the hassle-free registration-free status. Common complaints revolve around wind sensitivity, occasional hover drift, and camera quality that falls short of premium expectations.
“great improvement”
“flies well with responsive controls”
