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The size of the drone is not some secret... you can search for the Mini 4 Pro on YouTube and find a bunch of hands-on reviews. The DJI Mini drones are very com

The size of the drone is not some secret... you can search for the Mini 4 Pro on YouTube and find a bunch of hands-on reviews. The DJI Mini drones are very compact. The DJI Air 3 is arguably the next level up in the lineup, and it weighs 3x as much and is noticeably larger. The "teeny-tiny drone" you're describing just doesn't sound comparable or particularly useful.

ChrisMarshallNY 3y ago
It isn’t useful at all. Quite boring, frankly. I just realized the DJI that my friend has, is a mini. It’s small, but some of his hand-built ones are smaller.
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- palata 3y ago
  > It’s small, but some of his hand-built ones are smaller. Aside from the size, how do his hand-built ones compare in terms of camera, gimbal, remote controller, radio, battery life, and potentially SDK?
  - serf 3y ago
    from experience I know that the SDK and battery life are better on the mid-range DIY options/ Aftermarket remotes/radios are arguably better; just not as compact and conveniently set-up. I can't comment on camera/gimbal. There are DIY-ish units out there that are entirely controllable via your choice of language; i'm not sure if there is any SDK that rivals that flexibility. all that said : I understand the DJI value proposition, but the company has practices that I try to avoid entirely in my life, regardless of how nice their drones are.
    - palata 3y ago
      > from experience I know that the SDK and battery life are better on the mid-range DIY options SDK in DIY options? Do you have examples? > I can't comment on camera/gimbal. Cameras and gimbals become very difficult in DIY, because they required tight integration with the drone.