DJI Mini 4K
Score: 80/100
FIMI Mini 3
Score: 82/100Rankings
The FIMI Mini 3 is a sub-250 g foldable drone offering 4K video, long range, and up to 37 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for casual creators. Its transmission latency and modest video stability limit professional-grade use. Best suited for beginners and travel vloggers who value portability and feature richness.
The DJI Mini 4K is an ultra-lightweight sub-250 g drone offering up to 31 minutes of flight and a 10 km transmission range, delivering stable 4K footage with a 3-axis gimbal. Its main drawbacks are the lack of obstacle avoidance and limited video frame-rate options. Ideal for beginners and casual creators seeking portable aerial filming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31 minutesbest | — | |
2,250 mAhbest | 2,200 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 246 g | 245 gbest |
12 MP | 48 MPbest | |
57.6 km/h | 64.8 km/hbest | |
10,000 mbest | 9,000 m | |
7.7 Vbest | 7.7 Vbest | |
38.52 km/hbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes | 30-37 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2250 mAh | 2200 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 246 g | 245 g |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 64.8 km/h |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 38.52 km/h | 32-38.6 km/h |
Camera(1) | ||
Camera Resolution (Megapixels) (MP) | 12 MP | 48 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 10000 m | 9000 m |
Control Frequency (GHz) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz | 2.4,5.8 GHz |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the Mini 4K for delivering stable 4K video in moderate winds, a robust 31-minute flight envelope, and impressive altitude capability, all wrapped in a portable package. However, they criticize the absence of obstacle detection and the limited video specs, noting that the transmission system offers only basic latency and lacks advanced antenna features.
Everyday users generally praise the drone's lightweight design, ease of use, and long flight time, especially for social-media content and travel. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of obstacle avoidance and the desire for higher frame-rate or HDR video options, as well as occasional signal reliability issues in congested areas.
Editors and professional reviewers consistently praise the FIMI Mini 3 for packing a 4K camera, long 9 km range and 30-plus minute flight time into a sub-250 g chassis, calling it a feature-rich, value-driven alternative to DJI's Mini line. However, they note that transmission latency and video stability still trail DJI, and the design offers few fresh innovations.
Everyday flyers love the drone's feather-light weight, USB-C fast charging and the freedom to fly without registration, but many echo professional concerns that real-world battery endurance and video quality can fall short of the lofty specifications.
