That's not correct... both the Mini 3 Pro & Mini 3 have different max air speeds in Normal vs. Sport (10m/s vs. 16m/s).
The speed change is achieved by allowing the Mini to tilt down further in Sport than in Normal... below is how the prop...
If you need to get the most miles out of your battery, use full stick in Normal Mode.
If you want to go fast and burn through a battery fast, but not be able to go as far, use Sport Mode.
That's going to depend on how much wind you have to...
For me, it was worth it.
All three cameras are upgraded, love the 28mm vs 24mm, the files are just better and I have already adapted my workflow to them. The improvements in range and signal strength are no joke and the RC 2 Pro is fantastic...
I have tested 3 M4P's and haven't had any of the symptoms above. The gimbal even with limitations in portrait mode is one of the reasons I bought it. I like having full resolution in portrait. Works great for landscapes and my real estate...