The camera might be small, but it’s very capable. And it can be made even better by the addition of filters. There are neutral density (ND) filters that act like sunglasses for your drone, allowing you to capture cinematic shots or take amazing long exposure photos, or there are wide-angle lens that allow you to capture even more of the scene. Also: The 5 best surveillance drones But fitting filters is fiddly, and the camera is relatively fragile, so it’s a good idea to take things slowly and carefully. And to know what you’re doing.   I’ve heard from quite a few Mini 3 Pro owners who have found this difficult. Some have also given up, fearful that they might break the camera.

How to change filters on your DJI Mini 3 Pro without breaking your drone

Oh, and I like to keep the props safe and out of the way using a prop holder. This makes packing the drone away a lot easier. This Skyreat Mini 3 Pro RC Propeller Holder is one of the best $11 drone accessories you can buy. Next thing you need to know is what part of the camera you’re removing. A big mistake that many do is think that they’re trying to remove this bit below. The best way is to use one hand to hold the camera and use the other hand to grab the filter housing. Then, you gently twist counterclockwise just a few degrees, and off it comes. The bigger your hands and fingers, the trickier this is. See the images below for how to twist the filter housing off. Also: The 4 best photography drones Also: The 5 best camera accessories