I have just purchased the Mini 3 (without remote) €379 ($400 approx). It paired easily with the RC-N1 remote from my Mini 2 which is main reason that I bought the Mini 3 as my RC-N1 remote is fitted with an Alientech Pro signal booster giving excellent range/coverage.
I have flown the Mini 3 a couple of times now and am impressed more than anything with the low noise from the drone. I guess it has something to do with the longer arms and larger props which I suppose rotate at a lower rpm than other Mini drones.
The camera on the mini 3 is also slightly better than the Mini 2 at f1.7 as opposed to f2.8 on the Mini 2. The images I have taken so far look sharper compared to the Mini 2 but I need to take more photos to be sure.
Overall I am pleased with the purchase as it was not too expensive in my opinion to upgrade to the Mini 3 and as I usually fly in open spaces I do not need the obstacle avoidance of the Pro.
I have flown the Mini 3 a couple of times now and am impressed more than anything with the low noise from the drone. I guess it has something to do with the longer arms and larger props which I suppose rotate at a lower rpm than other Mini drones.
The camera on the mini 3 is also slightly better than the Mini 2 at f1.7 as opposed to f2.8 on the Mini 2. The images I have taken so far look sharper compared to the Mini 2 but I need to take more photos to be sure.
Overall I am pleased with the purchase as it was not too expensive in my opinion to upgrade to the Mini 3 and as I usually fly in open spaces I do not need the obstacle avoidance of the Pro.