so ive been flying a mini 3 (non-pro) for about 8 months now and honestly love it but ive been eyeing the mini 4 pro for a while. the obstacle avoidance going in all directions is what keeps pulling me back to it because ive had a couple close calls in tighter spots. but then i look at the price difference and i'm like... is it really that much better for someone who mostly does casual outdoor flying and some travel stuff? i dont do any professional work, just hobby flying and the occasional video for family trips and stuff.

the thing is i already have 3 batteries for the mini 3 and a decent case and all that so switching feels like starting over almost. anyone gone from mini 3 to mini 4 pro and felt like it was genuinely worth it or did you feel like you were mostly paying for marginal improvements

honestly went through this exact same debate last spring. ended up getting the mini 4 pro and i'll say the omnidirectional obstacle avoidance is legitimately useful, not just a spec sheet thing. had it save itself from a tree branch i completely didnt see on the screen. that said if you're flying mostly open fields and parks and travel landscapes you probably won't notice it that much day to day.

the video quality bump is real though, especially in low light. the mini 3 footage looks a bit soft to me now when i compare side by side. but if you're just doing family trip stuff and nothing serious its hard to justify the cost when your mini 3 is working fine. id maybe wait for a sale or look for a refurb unit honestly, paid full price and slightly regret the timing because there was a decent discount like two months later

im kind of in the opposite situation where i was about to buy the mini 3 pro and now im seeing your post lol. does the mini 4 pro handle wind any better? thats my main concern because where i live it gets pretty gusty