I have just gotten in to drone flying and purchased a Holy Stone HS600. It’s a decent enough machine however, I ma restricted in its use by the weight (564g) and the ability to read the phone screen in bright sunlight.
I’m therefore looking to upgrade and DJI with a smart controller seems the logical way ahead.
I just want to know if it’s worth paying up to a grand for the latest tech and future proofing (Mini 4 pro) or spend about £500ish on a second hand Mini 3 combo?
The requirement for photo/video performance is not my main concern although with experience this may become more dominant.
I am aware of the performance stats for each machine but I would appreciate a users experience and insight in to both machines.
The alternative is to save the money and stick with the HS600.
Getting something sub 250g opens up a whole new world of flying and means you can use the right tools for the job.
I’d be wary of buying a 2nd hand drone - chances are it will have been crashed.
www.dji-retail.co.uk have the Mini 3 for £459
You could then pick up a fly more kit from CEX (almost all the fly more kits on eBay are off brand - I’d be wary of using off brand batteries)
How bright is the screen on your phone? The DJI RC and RC2 are 700nits, make sure that’s not less than the device you’re currently using 
You’ll only be future proofing yourself until the Mini 5 is released, then the mini 6, etc.
Where would you draw the line?
Thanks all.
The phone I use has a 500nits screen.
I’ve bitten the bullet and purchased a new (£579) Mini 3 Fly more combo and will sell on the HS600 and associated phone.
Well, that was quick 
@RonnieBarker Go for the newest one you can afford Jeff! I had the mini 3 Pro and upgraded to the Mini 4 Pro. Sold the former to pay for the latter. It’s a cycle I’ll continue to use as long as they keep making them better. The initial outlay is expensive for some but thereon it’s about £250 a year for similar sized drones. Stick with DJI and sell the Holy Stone is my advice!
I have a tendency to be a bit impulsive which is why I bought the HS600 in the first instance. 
Check out our own for sale section, lots of one careful owner models and a quite a few care refresh returns pop up now and again
I know a few people that spent £750-£1000 on a drone but who had no prior interest in photography/videography/story telling and found the regulations and restrictions, well, restrictive…and left it gathering dust. And importantly they didn’t understand basic photography/composition techniques and didn’t really want to or have time to learn - if you never had a high end travel camera or SLR, for sure looking at the world from above is fascinating to a point, but if your drone purchase isn’t related to imaging, I’d stick with what you have. And after a few months, you’ll either have it gathering dust, or have developed a more significant interest in photography/racing. My mini 4 pro is basically a very capable/portable/fly anywhere airborne camera/video tripod…your interest may develop into fpv racing etc which is a hobby within a hobby as it were in which case you’ll probably go a different path to DJI product. All the best, Andy
I’m the same, came at it from a photographic pov. Flying is fun, but the main purpose for me is the incredible range of viewpoints that a drone offers, and I am in awe of the DJI’s ability to provide a sready platform at 350’ in a force 5 wind!