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DJI Mini 3 Drone + RC Remote Controller w/ Screen

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AeroTech Hubs via Amazon has DJI Mini 3 Drone + RC Remote Controller w/ Screen for $439. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video also has DJI Mini 3 Drone + RC Remote Controller w/ Screen for $439. Shipping is free.

Note: Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available.

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Product Details:
  • DJI Mini 3 Drone
  • 4K HDR Video
  • True Vertical Shooting
  • Intelligent Features
  • Extended Battery Life
  • 38kph Wind Resistance (Level 5)
  • Under 249g Weight
  • DJIMINI3RC controller features a built in screen.

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AeroTech Hubs via Amazon has DJI Mini 3 Drone + RC Remote Controller w/ Screen for $439. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video also has DJI Mini 3 Drone + RC Remote Controller w/ Screen for $439. Shipping is free.

Note: Temporarily out of stock but may still be purchased and ships when available.

Thanks to community member slickception for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • DJI Mini 3 Drone
  • 4K HDR Video
  • True Vertical Shooting
  • Intelligent Features
  • Extended Battery Life
  • 38kph Wind Resistance (Level 5)
  • Under 249g Weight
  • DJIMINI3RC controller features a built in screen.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:

Original Post

Written by slickception

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Greyson76
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They've definitely been fighting the new restrictions, but they've also hedged their bets and withdrawn warranties and DJI Care in the U.S. They see the writing on the wall.
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dealstorm
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Considering the campaign they've waged against the new restrictions, that doesn't look like abandonment to me.
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NervousMeerkat
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Cause of the Import ban on all DJI drones that went into effect a few days ago I believe
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Community Reviews

The Mini 3 with DJI RC stands out as a compact 4K drone with strong camera quality and long flight time, especially with the extended battery pushing it past 50 minutes. The controller and flight setup are a big part of the appeal, and the drone is described as a pretty great first drone. The main drawbacks are the lack of obstacle avoidance and growing uncertainty around DJI availability, warranty coverage, repairs, and future software support in the U.S. A solid pick if those tradeoffs fit your needs.

  • The extended battery can push flight time to over 50 minutes.

    EfficientHealth168

  • The Mini 3 can deliver a 38-minute flight time rather than 8 minutes.

    Greyson76

  • DJI is reportedly still repairing existing drones in the U.S. for now.

    ed1968

  • Camera quality can feel strong for a first-time drone buyer.

    dblock110

  • The Mini 3 lacks obstacle avoidance, which can increase crash risk.

    SmilingKitten1512

  • Warranty and DJI Care coverage reportedly were withdrawn in the U.S., reducing post-purchase support.

    Greyson76

  • Controller compatibility can be an issue, since the listing's controller may not work with newer drones.

    techhi2000

  • Future software updates and long-term support may stop if restrictions ultimately hold.

    CheapRocka

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Dec 24, 2025 6:21 AM
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kensteeleDec 24, 2025 6:21 AM
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Quote from seyp View quoted comment :
Why are all of these lately being sold only by 3rd party sellers
Amazon stopped selling DJI drones late last year. Once they were all gone, the contract was not renewed since DJI decided not to ship *anything* to the US so both Amazon and Best Buy cancelled the DJI drone program. You can bet that one day when DJI decides they are ready to come back, it won't be easy. there might be a drone or two of old stock laying around but Amazon and Best Buy have probably long since returned the bulk of all their unsold inventory to DJI.
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Dec 24, 2025 8:07 AM
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Craig234Dec 24, 2025 8:07 AM
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What's the best drone for beginner ease of use not requiring a mobile device, but decent features?
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Dec 24, 2025 9:03 AM
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CheapRockaDec 24, 2025 9:03 AM
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Quote from Greyson76 View quoted comment :

It's not a ban on current drones, it's a statement that the U.S. isn't going to approve any new drone models going forward. You can still buy a Mini 5 Pro or Air 3S and it will work fine. You just won't be able to buy the eventual Mini 6 Pro. The lack of availability has been ongoing since spring and is mostly due to DJI abandoning the U.S. market.
If the ban actually holds, you can bet DJI will eventually stop pushing updates, patches and/or long-term support.
Dec 24, 2025 2:52 PM
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Tam-LinDec 24, 2025 2:52 PM
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Quote from Craig234 View quoted comment :
What's the best drone for beginner ease of use not requiring a mobile device, but decent features?
Thanks to the ban, there now isn't one in the USA. It's back to build-your-own. There are no consumer-focused drone manufacturers in the US.
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Dec 24, 2025 2:55 PM
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savDec 24, 2025 2:55 PM
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Quote from kensteele View quoted comment :

Amazon stopped selling DJI drones late last year. Once they were all gone, the contract was not renewed since DJI decided not to ship *anything* to the US so both Amazon and Best Buy cancelled the DJI drone program. You can bet that one day when DJI decides they are ready to come back, it won't be easy. there might be a drone or two of old stock laying around but Amazon and Best Buy have probably long since returned the bulk of all their unsold inventory to DJI.
It's not up to DJI to decide whether they ship anything to the US or not.
Dec 24, 2025 3:12 PM
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AUSSIE2UDec 24, 2025 3:12 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

The idea for the ban was to eliminate consumer drones in the US going forward. They want high dollar corporate and government eyes in the sky.
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Dec 24, 2025 5:01 PM
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kensteeleDec 24, 2025 5:01 PM
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Quote from sav View quoted comment :
It's not up to DJI to decide whether they ship anything to the US or not.
Glad you agree with me. Both Amazon and Best Buy turned off the DJI spigot long ago so DJI doesn't get to decide whether they ship drones to Amazon or Best Buy.

When a US resident goes to dji.com and places an order, DJI will take their money and ship the products. After it is dispatched from China, US customs decides whether to let the shipment enter the country or not. DJI decides whether to ship or not and the US government decides whether to allow it to be delivered inside the country. The US government started seizing shipments so DJI changed their mind and decided they no longer want to ship product to the US only to have it seized and now DJI had to deal with an angry customer.

Whenever DJI changes their mind and decide to ship again to the US, they'll likely discover that US customs hasn't changed their ways and after a few more "issues" once against DJI will problem go back to their original decision which is no further shipments from our China factory to US addresses that go thru US customs.
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OPTICSOURCEDec 24, 2025 5:50 PM
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Ok, I get it: it is stupid to buy any DJI drones from now on.

So what should us 1st-time droners buy then?

I want to have a drone to help my neighborhood fight porch pirates, so it needs to do rounds at certain times. Also I want one that can be modified to accommodate an Arduino mini and a speaker.
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Dec 24, 2025 6:16 PM
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VioletTent657Dec 24, 2025 6:16 PM
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Quote from OPTICSOURCE View quoted comment :
Ok, I get it: it is stupid to buy any DJI drones from now on.

So what should us 1st-time droners buy then?

I want to have a drone to help my neighborhood fight porch pirates, so it needs to do rounds at certain times. Also I want one that can be modified to accommodate an Arduino mini and a speaker.
Sounds here like this deal is still the best option. It doesn't sound like anybody is going to take their place and the market will be nil.
Dec 24, 2025 6:46 PM
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savDec 24, 2025 6:46 PM
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Quote from VioletTent657 View quoted comment :
Sounds here like this deal is still the best option. It doesn't sound like anybody is going to take their place and the market will be nil.
Don't forget that you're buying an expensive item with potentially no warranty and limited repair options.
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dealstormDec 24, 2025 9:10 PM
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Quote from kensteele View quoted comment :
Amazon stopped selling DJI drones late last year.
Amazon sold/shipped at least two different DJI drone models within the past few months. Even now some SKUs are available sold by Amazon.

Not sure what is the objective of pushing this narrative.
Dec 24, 2025 10:25 PM
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kensteeleDec 24, 2025 10:25 PM
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Quote from dealstorm View quoted comment :
Amazon sold/shipped at least two different DJI drone models within the past few months. Even now some SKUs are available sold by Amazon.

Not sure what is the objective of pushing this narrative.
The truth.
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ed1968Dec 25, 2025 1:30 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

DJI is still repairing existing drones in the US. Thankfully, for now.
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HugskyDec 25, 2025 11:35 AM
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Quote from CheapRocka View quoted comment :
If the ban actually holds, you can bet DJI will eventually stop pushing updates, patches and/or long-term support.
As if DJI was selling only to one country. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
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