DJI's sub-250g drone with 4K HDR and true vertical shooting — no registration required in most countries.
The DJI Mini 3 (standard version) was released in October 2023 as DJI's entry model in the sub-249g drone category, weighing 248g — within the threshold for simplified registration requirements in many markets. The 1/1.3-inch 48MP CMOS sensor records 4K/30fps. Fixed f/1.7 aperture. 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilisation. The standard Mini 3 differs from the Mini 3 Pro in maximum video frame rates and obstacle avoidance capability.
The 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor captures 48MP stills and 4K/30fps video. Fixed f/1.7 aperture. 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilisation. Body weight 248g — within the sub-249g regulatory threshold in many regions. Maximum flight time approximately 38 minutes with standard battery. Compatible with DJI RC-N1 and DJI RC controllers.
The sub-249g weight is the Mini 3's primary regulatory advantage: in many jurisdictions, drones under 249g face reduced registration requirements compared to heavier models. The 1/1.3-inch sensor provides meaningfully better image quality than the 1/2.3-inch sensors of earlier Mini series drones. The f/1.7 aperture captures more light in low-ambient conditions than the f/2.8 fixed aperture of older DJI consumer drones, extending the practical shooting window toward dusk.
On the used market the DJI Mini 3 is a 2023 product with limited used availability. Condition checks: camera lens element for scratches, gimbal on all three axes, and battery health. Confirm this is the standard Mini 3 rather than Mini 3 Pro — the standard does not include omnidirectional obstacle sensing and has a lower maximum video frame rate. Fixed camera; no interchangeable lens.