The Mini 2 is a little more expensive than the Mavic mini, but even at this new price, combined with the minimal take-off weight, the Mini 2 is a fantastic starter drone. We plan to do a full side-by-side with the Mavic Mini to evaluate if current Mini owners should upgrade, but Mavic Air 2, or Mavic 2 series pilots should only consider the Mini 2 if they need a drone that practically fits in their pocket. The DJI Mini 2 is a superb machine for new pilots. Let’s explore all the specs for the Mini 2. The combination of camera for the price, and the extremely compact size make this drone a winner. This includes more controls over the camera and flight modes than the Mavic mini remote, so you can do more without having to dive into the settings in the DJI Fly app. We’re pretty sure it’s the exact same remote as for the Mavic Air 2. You’ll get a map and some drone telemetry, but many of the advanced settings and controls have been stripped away.ĭJI is shipping a different remote with the Mini 2 as well. This more simplistic experience than the DJI GO 4 app makes it easy for novice pilots to safely fly their drone. The DJI Mini 2 is the third drone to use the DJI Fly app.

(No edits to the image, except to shrink/crop to 1920×1080.) DJI Mini 2 specifications and software Here is a simple shot, in completely default automatic mode.

When shooting in 4K, you can capture 2X lossy zoom. At 1080p resolution, you can zoom 2X lossless, then up to 4X in lossy digital zoom. You can also enjoy some zoom for your shots. Pilots can now save photos in JPG and RAW formats. In terms of the camera, the Mini 2 has a 1/2.3-inch sensor shoots 12Mp photos and 4K video at 30fps. Second, the superior connectivity of OcuSync 2.0 eliminated any signal interference that caused us some erratic drone movements on the Mavic Mini. That was mostly fixed on the Mavic Mini through software updates, but still remained a little. The Mavic Mini occasionally jittered when spinning the drone in place, the camera would jerk to re-center as it didn’t quite balance the mechanical and digital stabilization. The Mini 2 has, so far, overcome all of the video hiccups we identified with the Mavic Mini. Finally, Sport mode is how you get the top speed out of the drone, just be prepared to possibly see some shaky video and you’ll not have access to all the flight features, such as the Quickshots. CineSmooth mode reduces the max speed and most operations to get the smoothest shots possible. Three main flight modes are available, in traditional DJI style: P mode is the standard mode for a balance of speed, but full functionality of flight sensors and modes. The Mini 2 manages to scoot around at over 29 mph, and the little 2,250mAh battery provides up to 31 minutes of flight time. We also appreciate the upgrade to USB Type-C ports on the drone, remote and the Charging Hub.

In the air, however, you’ll appreciate the extra performance, we immediately appreciated the addition of OcuSync 2.0, and the camera output. If you place the two machines side-by-side, you’ll have to look for the differences. Make no mistake, however, there are very few outward differences between the drones, the changes are largely internal. The Mavic Mini managed to exceed our expectations of a drone this size, and we cannot find any way in which the Mini 2 is not the same or better. Part 107 operators need to register regardless the weight. Of course, the moment you add the prop guards, or a heavy decorative sticker, it may tick over and require registration. Just like the first generation Mavic Mini, the Mini 2 weighs in at 249 grams, or 0.548 lbs, so you do not need to register the Mini 2 with the FAA before you fly. The DJI Mini 2 is the next generation of the small, light, extremely portable, capable, reliable, and affordable drone that can shoot good photos and smooth video from the sky.

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