What DJI product would be best for a solo explorer to capture the highest possible quality video?

[Dangerly]

I'm planning some extended travels through the Middle East, Africa, and Asia during which I'll be wanting to capture the highest possible quality drone video. I'll be operating, recording, editing, and producing everything myself, with the help of one observer / helper. My other drones are FPV, Avata, the Air series (1, 2, 2S). What DJI drone / package could I operate myself, that would give me the highest possible video quality? Price is not an issue - I'm looking for the absolute best video quality, that I can pull off myself (with an observer). I was looking at the Inspire 3 but that seems like it would be too big, heavy, and complicated for a solo explorer, maybe?

 

[waynorth]

Probably the Inspire 3 and a few lenses will give you the best possible quality.

A lighter and more portable option is the Mavic 3 Pro. No other "consumer" drone is close.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

It's a fine balance, portability, ease of use in certain countries, and video is sometimes not all that far between say a Mini 3 Pro and larger more used consumer models . . . but having sub 250g might be the only way you'll fly places more easily (or at all !).

From what you said above, the Mavic 3 range is probably the best balance, but you might not be able to fly it many places without local certification / lots of hoops to jump through.

I guess you need to ask yourself if your project really requires more than 4k 60fps of a Mini 3 Pro.
Of course stability in some flight scenarios might be important, yes a fine balance with choosing.

 

[Anthony Ivory]

Before you start your trip find out what countries will allow you to not only have but fly a drone. The penalties are very stiff not just in dollars but may include prison time .But I agree for the most portability and that would draw the least attention the Mini 3 pro (it will fit in your pocket). Next choice if space is not near the top of your list the Mavic 3 pro. Some countries (EU)have weight limits on drones that’s where the mini 3 pro shines .

 

[rwilliam99]

Before you start your trip find out what countries will allow you to not only have but fly a drone. The penalties are very stiff not just in dollars but may include prison time .But I agree for the most portability and that would draw the least attention the Mini 3 pro (it will fit in your pocket). Next choice if space is not near the top of your list the Mavic 3 pro. Some countries (EU)have weight limits on drones that’s where the mini 3 pro shines .

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the noise level from the mini 3 - Since it is very quiet drone, it won't attract attention and may help with some reluctance in some areas. I think its size and noise level are positives for what you are looking for.

 

[moldorf]

I have a Mini 3 and a Mavic 3. The video quality from the Mavic 3 is a little better than the Mini 3, but the Mini 3 still takes some amazing footage

as people have said already, the Mini 3 may not have the legal and regulatory resistance the Mavic 3 would in various countries

the Mavic 3 can capture in Apple ProRes but that will fill up a micro SD card in a hurry. Supposedly, that format has great video quality. The Mavic 3 Cine can record to a 1TB SSD

 

[Galopin]

For such extended travels, I would opt for 2 Mini 3 Pro, just in case you loose one. Your observer/helper could carry the second one. Have the possibility to transfer your Micro SD cards on a laptop or other convenient devices after every flight. Have a splendid expedition and happy flying!

 

[KS-6]

If paid, Mavic 3 Cine or Mavic 3 Pro Cine. If for personal use and non paid, Mini 3 Pro.

I took the Cine to Iceland for a month and it was simply unmatched.
I took the Mini 3 to a week long job in Miami and it was effortless and rather fantastic.