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I have a mini 3 pro (the RC controller with screen version). I work in video so picked it up as a backup for when we need to steal a shot and didn't budget an actual drone op with a cine lifter. I've never used it professionally. In fact I've used it 3 times cruising around the cliffs in Cornwall and it's sat in a case since then.
I would say it's fine... It's easy to use, quite fun, batteries don't last forever depending on wind speed (plenty windy on the cliffs) so you'd probably want to buy a couple of spares whatever version you get. It's got clever tracking software so you can do some novel bits like following people/bikes/vehicles etc. It's nippy. Good stabilisation. Pretty quiet unless right above you.
The main reason I got it was because it was light so once you've got your registration you can use it in a lot of environments (not all, not without due care and not on private/near mil/air spaces etc obvs) https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual/register-and-take-test-to-fly
The RC controller is bright but you'd want a sunshade for sure. Biggest gripe is actually part of the USP - it's very small. My eyesight isn't tremendous so it goes out of range for my eyes pretty quickly and you're reliant on the screen/signal. You're supposed to keep it in visual line of sight at all times. And I know it's there, but I just can't see it once you get about half a kilometre away. They reckon you can fly it 10km so I can only assume you'd need someone standing with you training some punchy binoculars.
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Can anyone offer advice on camera drones?
I'm getting back into a bit more photography, and I'm enjoying using an action camera on the bike to get some video and different perspectives.
I'm also into RC and I'm thinking a drone might really tick a few boxes for me. After some very short research - bearing in mind I don't need the latest and greatest (I don't think) - the DJI Mini 3 can be had for a decent price (even better, second hand).
But it would be good to hear how actual users find it, or if there is an option I am missing.
(my action camera is DJI - not sure if that influences things with chargers etc)