This is a great explanation right from DJI on why a 249g drone was important.
I see this as mainly a travel drone. It has great utility for individuals that travel to various countries. Many of those countries require registration for travelers. This would avoid that. However, you still need to follow the rules, but you don't have the limiting paperwork.
For people in the U.S. with larger drones we are already registered with the FAA as a pilot, so we don't have to re-register this drone. However, we do need to still follow the rules. For this reason I see this as mostly a travel drone.
Why Did DJI Create a 249-Gram Drone?
The all-new DJI Mini 3 Pro is the most advanced drone of its size ever made. Find out why it was important to keep this aerial camera under 249 grams.
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I see this as mainly a travel drone. It has great utility for individuals that travel to various countries. Many of those countries require registration for travelers. This would avoid that. However, you still need to follow the rules, but you don't have the limiting paperwork.
For people in the U.S. with larger drones we are already registered with the FAA as a pilot, so we don't have to re-register this drone. However, we do need to still follow the rules. For this reason I see this as mostly a travel drone.