Drones - Used DJI Mavic Air 2 v New DJI Mini 3

[NaePasaran]

DJI Mavic - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/dji-mavic-air-2/...

DJI Mini 3 - https://www.dronesdirect.co.uk/p/cp.ma.00000584.01...

For <£400 what would you recommend? Other than size and weight, what would be the difference? I guess the Mavic could fly in slightly windier conditions?

Done a spatial analysis module at Uni and really enjoyed it. Least amount of effort I have probably put into uni work (granted it probably felt like that as I actually enjoyed what I was doing) and the best grades so far.

Think i'd like to do a dissertation on something with drones and GIS. Not nailed it down yet but maybe forestry, re-wilding etc so thats its main (and probably only) use.

Licences and training etc I'd gladly pay for and sit if needed so the under 250g doesn't overly bother me.

Out of those two, what would be the best? Or any other suggestions? Potensic comes up alot on social media and youtube. Budget is absolutely £400 max but as a skint mature student anything around £300 would be fantastic, but if something is a deal breaker, happy to go to £400.

Thanks.

[NaePasaran]

Thanks pal.

I'll have a good think about the dissertation over the Easter holidays then may pick your brains after that