Hi, how are you? I've been searching and still can not decide which to buy, and maybe one you you can help me out. This would be my first drone and I'm planning to use it every time i go on vacations (3 times a year) and maybe a couple of more times. Of course I see Mini 3 Pro is much better, but would it be worth it for the double of money? Also, does the Mini 3 Pro have issues? because I will buy the drone in US but I'm from Argentina, and not sure I will have support here.
Thanks for your time !

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Seems you will be using the drone recreationally and only a few times annually. It would be hard to justify the price difference to purchase the Mini 3 Pro for such minimal usage.  I think you'll find the Mini 2 to be more than capable for your use.  

I have both the Mini 2 and the Mini 3 Pro. Both are excellent drones. Even without the extra features of the M3P, the biggest plus for me is the DJI RC controller with the M3P, with the built-in screen. I had my iphone shut off once when flying the Mini 2. Fortunately, it was only about 50 m out, so returning and landing was no problem. I did miss getting video of the murder of ravens that flew close to my drone at that time.

if your into editing and such, the mini 3 pro is much better. But for what you want to do I would get the mini 2 (or mini 3 nonpro version)

I first started with a Mini SE and was absolutely delighted with the photos etc I was getting but also using the drone. I picked up the flying aspect very quickly but as I do a lot of photography I started looking at upgrades and got tempted by the Mini 3 Pro with controller.

No regrets at all and it's a major upgrade on the SE both in flying and the different options available. The controller is a real bonus too and very responsive.


It also didn't take me long to work out that you need to have filters on the Mini 3 Pro, and now unless it's just a leasure flight, for taking photos/video I always use them. Even on a dull day whacking an 8 filter on does wonders for clouds and depth of the photos. The camera always copes well and if anything it needs them.


Personally there was nothing wrong with the Mini SE, it was a super entry level drone and likewise if you were to go in at the Mini 2 level, I expect like my Mini SE you will be delighted.

However, if photography or video needs to be that much better, spend the extra and go for the Mini 3 Pro, otherwise the Mini 2 will do the job perfectly and still get great results.

But if you also go in at the cheaper end of the scale, by the time you've learnt to fly and are getting good results, if you do feel you want an upgrade there will likely be something better available than the Mini 3 Pro by then and likely cheaper.

If you also look after it and keep in it good condition, there is a very good and boyant second hand market for DJI drones and you'll have no problem selling.

Whatever one you buy, ALWAYS get the Fly-More package with extra batteries and the charger, you'll only regret it if you don't.


Regards