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DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) vs Skyrover S1 Mini Drone

Reddit prefers Skyrover S1 Mini Drone — higher sentiment (86% vs 51% positive).

DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC)
#15 in Drones

DJI

DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC)

$379.00

51

Pros

  • +designed for efficiency
  • +Superior performance compared to gopro's karma drone
  • +performance unmatched by US manufacturers
  • +very affordable

Cons

  • −back doors for hackers
  • −DJI Fly App not on Android App Store (sideloading required)
  • −firmware is closed source
  • −potential for remote bricking
“Screw the FCC! I’ll still fly my DJI drones.”
r/dji
Full reviewAmazon · $379.00
Skyrover S1 Mini Drone
#10 in DronesReddit favorite

Skyrover

Skyrover S1 Mini Drone

$289.00

86

Pros

  • +forward obstacle sensing
  • +under 249g
  • +forward obstacle avoidance
  • +replacement policy

Cons

  • −Lacks mechanical shutter (for advanced photogrammetry)
  • −Lacks rtk (for advanced photogrammetry)
  • −Lacks support from flight planning apps (for advanced photogrammetry)
  • −uncertain long term support
“For someone new, the extra obstacle sensing makes a big difference. The forward and downward obstacle avoidance really help take the stress out of learning. RTH has also been solid and easy to trust.”
r/dji
Full reviewAmazon · $289.00
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