


Other improvements over its predecessor include a 46-minute battery life (in reality, about half an hour of actual flight time) and the ability to shoot 5K/50p video or 4K/120p slow-mo footage. The Mavic 3 fits all this into in a backpack-friendly bundle we were surprised to find is somehow lighter than the Mavic 2 Pro model it's based on. This aerial powerhouse is fronted by a dual-camera that mixes a large, 20MP Four Thirds sensor with a handy 162mm telephoto lens. Looking for the most powerful compact drone around? The DJI Mavic 3 is it. Read our in-depth DJI Mini 3 Pro review.If you can stretch to the new DJI RC controller, that's the best backpack-friendly bundle for aerial photography and video, bar none.

The drone's tri-directional obstacle avoidance worked well during testing and we particularly liked its ability to shoot in portrait without cropping. You'll find very little noise all the way up to the maximum ISO 6400, while the combination of a bright f/1.7 lens and dual native ISO tech means low-light performance is impressive for such a small drone. In our tests, the Mini 3 Pro's 12.1MP 1/1.3-inch sensor produced excellent image quality with impressive high ISO handling. For the money, you get a far superior camera, obstacle avoidance sensors and a range of features that you'd normally only find on larger drones. It has a premium price tag, but the Mini 3 Pro is a huge upgrade on the Mini 2 (see below), if you can justify the extra cost. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the most powerful and, in our book, best compact drone you can buy. (Just getting started? You can also check out our separate guide on the best beginner drones ). So whether you're looking for your first drone or are a more experienced aerial filmmaker looking for an upgrade, you'll find the right choice for your needs, experience and budget. Based on hundreds of hours of real-world testing, we've put together the ranked list below to help you find the right flying camera for you. Looking for the best drone you can buy in 2022? Our in-depth guide will help you find it. That means it could be a niche, but interesting, new addition to DJI's increasingly broad lineup. The rumored Avata actually looks closest to being a smaller version of the DJI FPV drone, which you fly using an included headset (or 'Goggles' as DJI calls them). The leaked Avata images seem to fit this bill, which would make it a very different drone to DJI's existing Mavic, Air and Mini series. We haven't heard anything official yet, but some leaked images do suggest that DJI's take on a 'cinewhoop' drone is en route sometime this year.Ĭinewhoop drones are generally designed for filming slow, steady footage in confined spaces and crucially include built-in propellor guards, which make them suitable for flying relatively close to people. There are growing rumors that DJI is preparing to release a new kind of drone – an indoor-friendly flying camera that's expected to be called the DJI Avata.
