Is the DJI Mini 3 the right drone for me?

[invisibleflash]

Hello drone pilots!

I know nothing about drones and have never flown one. I surveyed them for a couple days and settled on a DJI Mini 3 with screen controller. My concern is the DJI Mini 3 does not have obstacle avoidance. My drone use will be to go straight up and survey some land for a mile or so them come back home. If I fly it to avoid obstacles, which are just some trees in the takeoff, will it mirror my flight takeoff to come home and avoid the trees on its own? Or do I have to land it manually to avoid the trees?

My other option is for the Mini Pro 3 or 4 which has obstacle avoidance. But I prefer to not spend the money if the obstacle avoidance is not needed. Will the Mini Pro 3 or 4 be able to come back home and avoid trees on its own?

I am not that interested in taking photos or video, I'm mainly just looking on the screen controller.

Thanks!

 

[msinger]

Will the Mini Pro 3 or 4 be able to come back home and avoid trees on its own?

Yes, all currently available DJI drones can do that. However, the obstacle avoidance isn't foolproof, so it's always better to ensure the drone is flying high enough to clear any obstacles in the intended flight path.

My drone use will be to go straight up and survey some land for a mile or so them come back home

If you're going to be flying in the US, don't forget you'll need to be able to clearly see the drone with your eyes at all times. Flying a mile or so away might not be possible.

 

[Cafguy]

1. We can hear you just fine without the loud text!
2. Obstacle avoidance is a "feature" and should not be used as a piloting tool.
3. What you are wanting to do with your drone is not legal in the U.S. You must be able to see AND determine the Drones orientation with the unaided eye.
4. If your part of the world is not windy all the time a mini would be a good choice. If setup correctly you could safely execute a RTH. see post #2
5. Welcome to the forum!!

 

[invisibleflash]

1. We can hear you just fine without the loud text!
2. Obstacle avoidance is a "feature" and should not be used as a piloting tool.
3. What you are wanting to do with your drone is not legal in the U.S. You must be able to see AND determine the Drones orientation with the unaided eye.
4. If your part of the world is not windy all the time a mini would be a good choice. If setup correctly you could safely execute a RTH. see post #2
5. Welcome to the forum!!

OK, thanks. Did not know you had to see it at all times.

 

[invisibleflash]

Yes, all currently available DJI drones can do that. However, the obstacle avoidance isn't foolproof, so it's always better to ensure the drone is flying high enough to clear any obstacles in the intended flight path.



If you're going to be flying in the US, don't forget you'll need to be able to clearly see the drone with your eyes at all times. Flying a mile or so away might not be possible.

Yes, all currently available DJI drones can do that. However, the obstacle avoidance isn't foolproof, so it's always better to ensure the drone is flying high enough to clear any obstacles in the intended flight path.



If you're going to be flying in the US, don't forget you'll need to be able to clearly see the drone with your eyes at all times. Flying a mile or so away might not be possible.

I thought you could just fly them and look at the screen.