FIMI is a Chinese company that specialises in things like drones, gimbals, and cameras. It was founded back in May 2014 as a member of the Xiaomi ecosystem. The company just launched a new drone that can go head-to-head with the likes of DJI Mini 3. This article will look into the FIMI Mini 3 drone in further detail.
FIMI Mini 3 Overview
Design and Hardware
This drone comes in a compact form factor with foldable arms with visible rotors. The main body is orange while the arms have a grey finish. You get a large visible camera unit on the front that houses a 48MP Sony 1/2 inch sensor. Additionally, the FIMI Mini 3 also packs a three-axis brushless gimbal for stabilisation.
It comes with a removable battery that offers up to 32 minutes of maximum flight time. When you run out of charge, you can plug the charger directly into the battery itself. The cell features a USB Type-C interface that supports up to 27W fast charging. All in all, the entire package of FIMI Mini 3 weighs in at about a quarter of a kilo.
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Features
Talking of the features, firstly, it does not require any sort of registration due to its small profile. On top of that, it also boasts strong wind resistance thanks to the minimal magnetic gap alongside its efficient propellers. The FIMI Mini 3 can record videos at 4K/60fps while for timelapse photography, it can go up to 8K resolution. In addition to that, you also get 6x digital zoom on this thing along with an AI ISP chip helping out on night shots.
Moving on, the FIMI Mini 3 is equipped with SoLink HD digital transmission technology that operates on 2.4GHz as well as 5.8GHz frequencies. Utilising this, the drone offers video transmissions at latency as low as 120ms over a distance of up to 9 kilometres. Moreover, you get a four-way navigation system along with the ability to identify a launch pad and precisely land on it. The drone also comes with Smart Tracking Mode allowing it to track over 30 targets in real-time.
Controller and App
The FIMI Mini 3 comes coupled with a remote controller in the box. Much like the drone, the controller is also compact and resembles a gamepad. You can place your phone onto the controller and connect it through an OTG cable. Thereafter you can go to the FIMI Navi Mini app on your phone for further accessibility. You can also pre-plan the flight route of the drone through the app.
FIMI Mini 3 Specifications
- Weight: 245 grams
- Battery: Removable with USB Type-C port, 27W fast charging support
- Camera: 48MP, 1/2” Sony CMOS sensor, 4k@60fps, 8K timelapse photography, 6x digital zoom
- Gimbal: Three-axis brushless
- Maximum Transmission Distance: 9km
- Maximum Flight Time: 32 minutes
- Speed: 18 m/s
- Maximum Flight Altitude: 800 metres
- Wind Resistance: Class 5
- Connectivity: Dual-band SoLink (2.4GHz/5.8GHz), Navigation with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Remote Controller: Included in the box
- App: FIMI Navi Mini (Android | iOS)
FIMI Mini 3 Price in Nepal and Availability
The drone went up for sale starting on 15 April 2024. It is priced at USD 349.00, however, you can snag it at an introductory price of USD 299 along with an extra plus battery for all paid customers. If it ever makes its way into our border, we expect the FIMI Mini 3 price in Nepal to be NPR 56,499.
| Drone | Price in USA (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| FIMI Mini 3 | NPR 56,499 |
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