The newest iteration of the smallest drone was unveiled on Tuesday.

With its compact design and abundance of features, the Mini 3 Pro is an exciting new machine that looks set to attract a new wave of enthusiasts to drone photography, and may even prompt some folks with larger machines to switch to the new Mini copter.

As part of efforts to demonstrate some of the Mini 3 Pro's capabilities, DJI handed the 249-gram device to experienced photographer and filmmaker Denis Barbas.

Below you can see some of the stunning imagery that was captured with the new foldable quadcopter, including footage shot with the camera's new vertical-frame feature.

The Mini 3 Pro is the first Mini drone to include obstacle-avoidance sensors, giving peace of mind to rookies and more experienced pilots.

The new drone comes with a larger sensor for better clarity and detail. It can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second and has a dual native ISO that should retain details in shadows and highlights.

The Mini 3 Pro can stay in the air for up to 34 minutes, three minutes longer than its predecessor. You can keep the Mini 3 Pro flying for 47 minutes if you buy the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus from DJI.

The RC-N1 controller was one of the highlights of the launch event, but you'll have to pay more for it.

Digital Trends was given advance access to the new Mini 3 Pro quadcopter, which allowed us to take a close look at all of the new features. Check out our full review to find out what to love and what not to love about the new machine, as well as potential alternatives.

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