Air 3 or Mini Pro 4

[iupui1299]

Well here’s what I decided. Went a totally different direction. Exchanging for the Air 3. Think it’s time for a larger drone which I think may open the door to some better opportunities. The different direction is that I also purchased an Avata 2 with fly more package. Ready to try out the FPV drone experience. Thanks for all the feedback!

 

[Droning on and on...]

Well that was a far better outcome than any of us had thought... I predict it won't be long before the Avata dominates your time. I see a Neo in your future for an FPV drone you can beat up and not worry about it...

 

[iupui1299]

Well that was a far better outcome than any of us had thought... I predict it won't be long before the Avata dominates your time. I see a Neo in your future for an FPV drone you can beat up and not worry about it...

Added the two year refresh for any mishaps. The Neo does look like a cool little drone though!

 

[Pacefast]

Hey everyone. I ordered the Mini Pro 4 to replace my Mini Pro 3 that was recently damaged. It should be here any day now but the day after I ordered Best Buy dropped the Air 3 Fly More combo down to $1249. I only got the Mini 4 and the RC controller which I think was like $989. Skipped the fly more since I had batteries from the Mini Pro 3. Is the AIR 3 worth grabbing at that price and just exchanging the Mini 4 since I’ve yet to open? I only use the drone for some YouTube filming and a few other basic filming events around town. I never leave the states so weight isn’t really an issue. I’ve had several drones. A Mini2, Mini 3 Pro and a Mavic Air. Just looking for some thoughts before I open up the Mini 4. Thanks in advance!

I maybe unlucky in where I fly in UK and Europe but 70% of the time in strong winds
The Air 3 is amazing at dealing with strong winds and the extra speed vital for returning to home against headwinds
Sub 250 is great for flying in sensitive people areas and if you are a fair weather pilot
I also fly mine close to heavy sea waves and river Weirs and the instant strong performance of the Airv3 again vital

 

[Mrktn]

I maybe unlucky in where I fly in UK and Europe but 70% of the time in strong winds
The Air 3 is amazing at dealing with strong winds and the extra speed vital for returning to home against headwinds
Sub 250 is great for flying in sensitive people areas and if you are a fair weather pilot
I also fly mine close to heavy sea waves and river Weirs and the instant strong performance of the Airv3 again vital

I echo this, also being in the UK.

I use my Mini 3 Pro just for towns and cities and also for inspecting my roof and guttering at my house.

I hardly got any use with the Mini 3 Pro last March due to strong winds and when not windy, it rained. But I’m out far more this year practising with the Air 3 S in the same kind of winds

 

[monchan]

Save the $300 bucks and keep the M4P.
For the things you’re shooting, you’ll appreciate the smaller drone.

High wind.
Extra camera. (that most people never use)

I use the extra camera 70mm almost every time I fly, It truely adds another dimention to what you can create.

OP both are great drones, You will be able to fly more with the air3, in wind it is rock solid. If you are travelling, hiking a lot, a lighter drone might be better. Taking stills, I`d recommend the air3 for it`s stability. I take a lot of long exposure photos with it, it is unbelievable what it can do. The Air3s would be better again.