Glad you are doing these reviews again, love this content brother, keep them coming!

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. More to come.

Very good review, thank you

Thanks for the info, hope to get me one of these here soon for some epic adventures in the midwest 😎

I bought my Mini 4 Pro on Christmas 2023 and it still flies like new to this day, great drone for beginners, im looking forward to buy the Mavic 3 pro too

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

The Mini 4 Pro is a great drone for the size and cost, no question.

@robocopleextraordinaire4148

2 ай бұрын

It's not a beginner drone, the 4 mini is a full featured model with a high pricetag

Hello. I have just found your channel. Great video. Thank you.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Glad you found the channel. Thanks for commenting. Excited to have you here. Subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks a lot.

Great review, Thank you. I now know which one I need.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Great. Which one did you decide on?

Part 107 is not needed to fly either drone, Mini 4 pro or Mavic 3 Pro. Weight is taken in consideration for registration with FAA. The Mini 4 pro has to be registered with the Battery Plus you are using. Think you are confusing Licence Part 107 with registration.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

I mentioned this in other comments. I said it wrong in the video at one point. I meant to say "you need a part 107 license if you want to fly the drone commercially."

@ClarkFamily2014

4 ай бұрын

I figured you meant to talk about registering it with the FAA and Remote ID broadcast requirements.

@XVisualz

4 ай бұрын

U sold me! I bought both 😂🤣

@joeypatrickhisola7057

11 күн бұрын

😂 me too

Thank you for your presentation.

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank you very much, Scott! It helped A LOT.

@scottmckenna

29 күн бұрын

Glad to hear.

Hey, I just bought the Mini 4 pro at Cardinal Camera in Lansdale. Thank you.

@scottmckenna

3 ай бұрын

Awesome. They are great.

Good advice!! I'll check them out!! How do you like picture quality comparing Mavic3Pro to P4P? I still love P4P image event though this drone is 5years old :D

@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201

5 ай бұрын

I hate they did away with the p4p’s mechanical shutter…. Electronic shutters almost always lose a tiny bit of dynamic range, but I will take the larger sensor over any other criteria.. praying for a x7 sized apsc sensor on the Mavic 4 . Cheers!

Thank you for a really informative comparison

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks.

@abproductions4

2 ай бұрын

Do you think that the mini 4 will work for real estate videography. I am just starting out and trying to keep my budget down but I dont want to compromise either.

Great vid

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

this guy is like a human computer. He answers all my thoughts in my head. And all I can do is give him a subscriber❤

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks.

I immediately recognized the area where you're flying in this vid 🙂

@scottmckenna

3 ай бұрын

Bethlehem for the win.

Nice review comparison. Simple DJI Mini 3 Pro is mine and I love it. People should realise that while the drone can easily fit in a jacket pocket, the RC doesn’t unless you have a fisherman’s gilet/waistcoat with a huge back pocket. Anyone know what that pocket is for?😂 I have a set of ND filters of which I’ve only used a 4 and 8 , plus a wide angle lens used a handful of times .

Mini 4 Pro is really impressive ! What's your audio set up for this video ? Sounds so clean. Thx for the vid

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Just a lav mic. Countryman B3

@andora9695

4 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna with your Rode Wireless Pro ?

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Yes@@andora9695

Which controller has a clean HDMI output or USB-C output with no overlays for live-streaming or broadcasting purposes?

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

The DJi RC Pro

What's the jump difference between a Mavic 3 classic and a MINI IV pro? I have a mavic 3 classic. I've owned older gen minis.

@scottmckenna

Ай бұрын

Both are great drones.

No comments about wind tolerance! I live in Coachavalley , CA when burst winds can exceed 25mph.

@scottmckenna

Ай бұрын

The larger the drone, and props, the better it will do in wind. The M3P will do better in high wind.

Welcome back

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

I didn't go anywhere, but thanks.

For personal drone I would go with Mini pro 4

@scottmckenna

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Portable, and great quality in a small easy to transport device.

Great review. So hard to make a decision... what is the lifetime of a drone? Will the device(mavic 3 pro) be good for at least 5 or 6yrs if used a few times a year?

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

The drones last a good amount of time no matter what. The question is which camera will be the best for a longer period of time, and for that, I think the M3 is probably the better choice.

@isaacpalacios4713

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the input. As a first time buyer/user, can you use the dji app to edit the mavic pro 3 videos? Working on getting a decent PC to learn how to edit using a better application.

I have a question please help.. I bought new mini4 pro and I put sd card 256 G , but I record only 2:35 second..??? With 4k30 fps.. 🙈.. is that some thing wrong with my drone..??

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Contact DJI. I'm unable to help with tech support, sorry.

I owned the mini 2, and for the life of me I could never get a good image out of it. The mini 3 pro has a pretty good image, leaps and bounds over the mini 2. I don't remember if the mini 4 pro has d-log, but that's something I'd like to see, since it's the perfect size for a wedding filmmakers. While the mini 4 Pro can get more close to 35 to 40 minutes of battery life, that's only for the larger battery that puts it over the FAA 249g weight limit for a non-licensed operator. Those new controllers are amazing though - no more phone - just charge and go!

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Yes the Mini 4 pro has d log and that’s what I use. It’s fantastic for the size and price.

@olabergvall3154

4 ай бұрын

​@@scottmckenna D-log M to be precise. Also HLG for more 10-bit options...

You only need a part 107 to fly recreational if it weights 55 lbs or more. So, whether or not you get your 107 isn't a determining factor unless you intend it for commercial use. (USA ONLY).

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Correct. I said it wrong at one point in the video I realize. You only need a 107 if you're flying commercially. That's what I meant.

@psi-ops1397

4 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna at the beggining of my Drone hobby research, I made the mistake of watching several Euro channels, which is totally different. They have to have a license for anything over 250 grams. So went and signed up for classes and my 107 exam 😛

Mini 4 pro I love it

This was so helpful. Wish I could Upgrade from my mini 3 pro.

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Great hearing from you Dustin.

@ClarkFamily2014

4 ай бұрын

There is no need to upgrade from a Mini 3 Pro, in my opinion. It's practically the same sensor with a little more processing power behind it. Other than the obstacle avoidance, it's more of a software upgrade than anything. Dronelink is fully compatible with the Mini 3 series now, so you can do more than waypoint missions. I have used DL for a number of mapping missions of commercial rooftops within downtown of where I live. I own and use two Mini 3 Pros (along with an Air 3 & Mavic 3T) for my done business. I have done a lot of indoor drone fly through videos with them to create content for my clients to use online to show off their venue or space. The Mini 3 Pro is the most versatile drone on the market right now. It's the closest thing to what the Phantom 4 pro became all those years ago. It's not quite the same, but it's really close. At least until the SDK gets released for the Mini 4 or the Mavic 3 series (if ever).

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

@ClarkFamily2014 I would disagree. I think the m4 pro feels like a huge upgrade in my opinion. I’ve never been super happy with a mini but the 4 has been the best mini drone I’ve ever used.

@ClarkFamily2014

4 ай бұрын

@scottmckenna So what is it specifically with the Mini 4 Pro drone itself you feel is a huge upgrade? I have flown my brother-in-law's Mini 4 Pro and compared it to my Mini 3 Pro. The Remote RC 2 is definitely an upgrade as it boots much faster, is more responsive when going through the settings, has less lag (not that the original remote RC was that bad), and the screen didn't glitch once while I used it flying his Mini 4. The drone itself handled and flew just like my Mini 3 Pro. Climbed, accelerated, turned, banked, flew just as fast and as steady as my mine. The only way I was able to tell the difference in the footage was the white balance because I typically have my set to manual, and his Mini 4 was on auto. The waypoints, RTH path, and tracking features are all software upgrades. Now, I will admit that I didn't get a chance to try out the low light night mode feature, so that could support your argument. However, that could also be more of a software processing or enhancement the footage than an actual upgrade on the camera sensor. So other than the obstacle avoidance and the remote (and yes, I'm throwing in O4 transmision system as part of the remote), what does the Mini 4 have from a drone hardware standpoint that you feel is a big upgrade over the Mini 3 Pro? I'm not disputing that it's the best Mini drone you've flown, just that the bulk of the upgrades seem more software and firmware driven and perhaps better quality of life experience flying it. Not necessarily as big of a design upgrade the Mini 3 was over the Mini 2 when it first came out. I will say that if the SDK ever comes out for the Mini 4 Pro, I would then consider purchasing one. But I won't hold my breath. I think DJI isn't going to release SDK for any more drones, including new enterprise series. It will not surprise me if they force enterprise users to stay in their ecosystem of Terra and other software suites.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

It's a great drone for the money, and finally has the quality that is usable for true professional video even with it's size. @@ClarkFamily2014

Why would the part 107 be needed to fly drones over 249 grammes recreationally?

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

To fly commercially. I may have said recreationally accidentally, sorry. You need a part 107 to fly to make money.

@colenichols

Ай бұрын

Recreational (no profit): You need registration on the 3 Pro (just a $5 transaction) because it is over 249g Commercial: You need registration and Part 107 for both.

Also keep in mind DJI mavic filters have all same setting even tho cameras have different diaphragms so the light wont match with DJI made filters as you 'zoom'

Just got my drone license and I am interested in doing some work. Perhaps real estate or hotel ads. I have a mini 4 pro. I'm looking to use it to see if my business kicks off and grows. If so then I will buy a higher-end drone. Do. you think the mini 4 pro is good for aerial footage of homes and hotels?

Own them both

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Same.

Love the jacket.

@Justin_Cowley

4 ай бұрын

Do they ship to Boston?

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Yes. They ship anywhere. Buy your gear from them, you'll save a lot of money.

@Justin_Cowley

4 ай бұрын

@@scottmckenna Looking now. I'm switching from Cannon to Sony. Thank you for letting us know.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

@Justin_Cowley great choice. Buy everything from them, it’ll save you tons of money and they’ll get it shipped same day for you.

3 pro ❤

Great video. Indeed, the Mavic 3 Pro has 3 lenses, thats awesome. But the Mini 4 pro has true vertical shooting (rotating the camera), very useful for social media.

@scottmckenna

17 күн бұрын

If you shoot a lot of vertical drone video, that feature could be useful. I personally have never had a desire to shoot vertical drone video.

@nikolaipullen4561

17 күн бұрын

@@scottmckenna Desire or need? If you need a vertical video for Instagram, you need to crop like 60% of the Mavic 3 Pro material.

Bought the mini 4 combo such a great drone for the money Mavic just too expensive for what I wanted

@scottmckenna

Ай бұрын

Good choice.

Mini 4 pro all day

You could argue that you don't need the 3 cams that the mavic has, because you can fly closer to anything with the mini.

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

Potentially yes. But the cameras are better.

@elrondmcbong467

2 ай бұрын

​@@scottmckenna That's also true. In the end both drones have their target audience. The Mini 4 Pro is more for casual use and people that want to deal with laws as little as possible. The Mavic 3 on the other hand is clearly targeted to a professional use, where law usually aren't that big of a problem, because you have the required reasons to obtain permits to go closer to stuff.

@jaybee2786

Ай бұрын

The mini 4 pro is excellent for what it does. But the mavic 3 series does it all far better . But thats why it cost more .

@elrondmcbong467

Ай бұрын

@@jaybee2786 And the regulations are more forgiving.

Air 3 is the best in reality. Nobody mentions that plus battery on the mini 4 is bought separately and 1 at a time. And they can not handle the wind at all.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

I've had no problems with the wind using it in the time I've owned it. All of them are great drones though for sure.

Mavic 4 pro isn't 0.249g if you have extender battery = 40 minute one.

You forgot the stills mode

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

Valid point. Sorry about that. I’m a videographer more than a photographer so that doesn’t matter as much but maybe I’ll make a video on that as well.

mas um amigo passa la tambem

First!

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Second.

No comparison

Dude has my name but backwards

thats not whole truth, if you buy the mini and want it to be 249grams not over 250grams the time of the flight is reduse to like 34min, but when you do buy the bigger battery that will increseing weight are not ok to fly in europe witout licens. i like the rest of the information and im thinking about a mavic =) keep it up

@scottmckenna

Ай бұрын

thanks for watching. Glad you liked the video.

I cant see my drone a mile away.😮

@scottmckenna

24 күн бұрын

Exactly.

Telephoto is a 1/2 inch 12 mp sensor, so may as well pretend like it’s not on the drone; it’s useless.

@scottmckenna

4 ай бұрын

Definitely wouldn't say it's useless. I use it constantly and get great results.

Bethlehem Steel's former foundry.

I have to be honest with you I don't think you are really sorry. You said you were but I don't really believe you

@scottmckenna

2 ай бұрын

huh?

That's a lot of misinformation!

@scottmckenna

5 ай бұрын

Great. Please shine some light on what is misinformation

For spying drones. The mavic 3 pro is the best. It can zoom 7x optical and up to 28x digital. The mini 4 is only 1x and up to 4x digital. I used the mavic 3 pro to look at hot chicks at the beach lmao