What to buy ahhh

Pacefast · Apr 22, 2023

I am an ATPL ( biz jet Captain ) Keen on photography but new to drones So bought a cheap Quinux 8 to learn on and adding A2 c of C in Uk
Now in a dilemma whether to buy the little mini 3 pro ! Mavic 3 classic, Air 2 S or Phantom 4 pro ?
I know restrictions
Main use to try a commercial use especially regarding photograpy / film
Do not know whether to start with the light mini 3 pro or ??? Believe mini 3 pro not great in winds

Dronecation · Apr 22, 2023

Pacefast said:
I am an ATPL ( biz jet Captain ) Keen on photography but new to drones So bought a cheap Quinux 8 to learn on and adding A2 c of C in Uk
Now in a dilemma whether to buy the little mini 3 pro ! Mavic 3 classic, Air 2 S or Phantom 4 pro ?
I know restrictions
Main use to try a commercial use especially regarding photograpy / film
Do not know whether to start with the light mini 3 pro or ??? Believe mini 3 pro not great in winds

If money is no issue [within reason] you should get the Mavic 3 classic.

Cafguy · Apr 22, 2023

Air 2S is a GREAT drone but as said above if you have the funds Mavic 3 classic would be my vote too. The mini is wind prone and really there is no need at all to "start" with a "smaller" drone They all find a tree the same way (lol)

Droning on and on... · Apr 22, 2023

Dronecation said:
If money is no issue [within reason] you should get the Mavic 3 classic.

If money's no issue, wait a little bit and get the Mavic 3 Pro.

I'm holding out for it. A lot can be done with those three cameras.

Pacefast · Apr 23, 2023

The Quinox 249g has hit trees and worst landed over hedge into s stream with its lights still blinking underwater ! Dried out it still works albeit not Camera which has always been poor on that drone ! but hey it was to learn on and at £80 could be wrecked with no tears !
One point on the classic does it have zoom capability ? Also told there is an Air 3 coming ?

Gagey52 · Apr 23, 2023

Greetings Pacefast, welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia. If your looking for a drone for commercial photography you should be considering the camera and what it can do for you. I don’t own a mini three but they are (the mini series) great aircraft to learn the systems, but if your going commercial look at the larger platforms.
Regards

Pacefast · Apr 23, 2023

Thanks for all responses

Starz · Apr 23, 2023

Skip the classic thing.
Mavic3 does have a form of zoom feature.

Capt KO · Apr 23, 2023

Imo..A used A2S would be a great first DJI drone with no loss on resale. It’s both high quality and would get you used to the platform while allowing you to step up to a more camera specific model, if needed. More zoom features,etc. I love my original A2 model, does all I need.

DARKSeifer · Apr 24, 2023

For your first drone, pick a Mini 2 or 3 and after 60h of flight time or so change to a bigger one if you want, you'll learn much more.

If you can long range with a <250g then you can long range with anything. <250g are also slower, and fly better due to their lack of inertia, their little size allows for low alt flights without drawing too much undesired attention.