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DJI Mini 2

Retail Price

$559.00

Lowest Price

$389.99

Release Date

November 2020

The DJI Mini 2, while simple in terms of design, has a strong and reliable connection, good camera, and great software. It strikes a balance between price, mobility, and image quality; it is still worth a purchase despite being a few years old.

Overview

  • Summary
  • Overview - Features
  • Overview - Portability & Price
  • Overview - Usability
  • Recommendation - Battery & Usage
  • Recommendation - Image Quality & Video Quality
  • Recommendation - Storage
  • Recommendation - Video & Filters
  • Positive
  • Negative
Summary - The DJI Mini 2, while simple in terms of design, has a strong and reliable connection, good camera, and great software. It strikes a balance between price, mobility, and image quality; it is still worth a purchase despite being a few years old.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Summary Connectivity Camera Software Price Mobility Image Quality
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Summary Recommendation
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Summary Recommendation Price Image Quality
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Overview - Features - The DJI Mini 2 is a culmination of DJI’s best offers in terms of features. The camera is good, the sensors are good, and the controls are responsive. It features 4K quality, decent stabilization, good range, and good battery life; impressive for an entry-level drone. With the DJI Mini 2 one gets various good features like the camera with the sensors and 4K quality with 60 frames per second, fast flight speed, excellent portability and weight, Ocusync transmission, great range, and 30 minute flight time, among others. The DJI Mini 2 can support up to 4K video, while the older Mini model can only support up to 2.7K. Its transmission system uses OcuSync 2.0, which supports 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz. The DJI Mini 2’s controller is vastly improved, weightier and easier to use with a smartphone. The improved motor allows a top speed of 36mph when the drone is in Sports Mode. The drone is portable owing to its size, and has impressive stability considering its weight.

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Overview Features Camera Sensors Controls Range
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Overview Features Quality Stability Range Battery Life
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Overview Features Camera Speed Portability Weight
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Overview Features Transmission Range Flight Time Weight
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Overview Features Video Quality Transmission System Controller Ease of Use Motor Speed Portability
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Overview - Portability & Price - The DJI Mini 2 is very portable; it is compact, easy to carry, and easy to fly. Its $560 price tag is reasonable considering its features.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Overview Portability Price
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Overview - Usability - The DJI Mini 2 is a good entry-level drone with advanced features, and is beginner-friendly, but is not recommended for nighttime usage.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Overview Usability
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Recommendation - Battery & Usage - It is recommended to get the single battery pack and later the ND Filters for excellent image quality in the Mini 2.

Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Recommendation Battery
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Battery Usage
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Battery Usage
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Recommendation - Image Quality & Video Quality - The Mini 2 is recommended for its impeccable image and video quality.

r/dji

12/14/2021
Recommendation Image Quality Video Quality
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Recommendation - Storage - It’s recommended to not buy just one SD card with more than 64GB of storage, but instead to make a habit of having multiple in case of loss of the card resulting in all footage lost.

r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Storage
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Recommendation - Video & Filters - If doing video it is suggested to get ND filters to get frame rate as close as possible to double.

r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Video Filters
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  • Summary
  • Overview - Features
  • Overview - Portability & Price
  • Overview - Usability
  • Recommendation - Battery & Usage
  • Recommendation - Image Quality & Video Quality
  • Recommendation - Storage
  • Recommendation - Video & Filters

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  • SPACE.com
  • techradar
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Summary Connectivity Camera Software Price Mobility Image Quality
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Summary Recommendation
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Summary Recommendation Price Image Quality
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Overview Features Camera Sensors Controls Range
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Overview Features Quality Stability Range Battery Life
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Overview Features Camera Speed Portability Weight
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Overview Features Transmission Range Flight Time Weight
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Overview Features Video Quality Transmission System Controller Ease of Use Motor Speed Portability
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Overview Portability Price
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Overview Usability
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Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Recommendation Battery
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Battery Usage
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Battery Usage
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Recommendation Image Quality Video Quality
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Storage
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Recommendation Video Filters
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Pros & Cons

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  • Cons
  • Pros - Buy It If
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  • Positive
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Pros - The DJI Mini 2 benefits from 4K video quality, an upgraded and easy to use controller, and an upgraded transmission system.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Pros Video Quality Controller Transmission System
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Cons - The DJI Mini 2 suffers from being more expensive than the original version, and having poor quality during nighttime use.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Cons Price Usability
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Pros - Buy It If - The Mini 2 is perfect for novice users who want a portable drone that offers 4K quality.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Pros Buy It If Portability Video Quality Controller Range Wind Resistance Weight Price Zoom Beginner-Friendly Registration Size
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Cons - Don’t Buy It If - The Mini 2 is not recommended for nighttime fliers, those on a tight budget, and those who already have the Mavic Mini.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Cons Don’t Buy It If Price Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Camera Image Quality Resolution Controller Usability Sensor Features
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  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Pros - Buy It If
  • Cons - Don’t Buy It If

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  • SPACE.com
  • techradar

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Pros Video Quality Controller Transmission System
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Cons Price Usability
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Pros Buy It If Portability Video Quality Controller Range Wind Resistance Weight Price Zoom Beginner-Friendly Registration Size
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Cons Don’t Buy It If Price Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Camera Image Quality Resolution Controller Usability Sensor Features
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Build & Design

  • Build - Camera
  • Build - Motors
  • Build - Portability
  • Build - Setup, Features & Quality
  • Build - Size & Controller Design
  • Build - Stability
  • Build - Weight
  • Design - Controller
  • Design - Drone
  • Design - Ergonomics
  • Design - Propellers
  • Positive
  • Negative
Build - Camera - The Mini 2’s camera is good; photo and video quality are both impressive. The camera performs very well in the wind, shoots in 4K and it has some basic modes and programs for. The drone is sold for some deals from time to time.

r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Camera Stability
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Camera Price Recommendation
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Build - Motors - The Mini 2 doesn’t emit loud noise from its stronger motors unless it is flown in sport mode.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Build Motors Noise
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Build - Portability - This drone is very portable; one can put it in a jacket pocket and put the remote in the other pocket.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Build Portability
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Build - Setup, Features & Quality - The DJI Mini 2 is an ultra-compact drone that’s small and easy to use; one can slip it out of a jacket pocket and launch it within seconds. It is collapsible, making it easy to transport and then setup.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Size Ease of Use Setup Beginner-Friendly
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Setup
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Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Build Size
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Features Beginner-Friendly Performance Image Quality
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Recommendation Image Quality
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Size Price Features
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Build - Size & Controller Design - The Mini 2 is compact and fits in the hand even when unfolded, thanks to its fold-out arms. Its controller is sturdy and has simple buttons.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Build Size Design Controller
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Build - Stability - The Mini 2 is able to stay steady and stable even in windy conditions.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Stability
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Build - Weight - The Mini 2 has a weight of less than 249g, adding points to its portability and convenience, and also making it not necessary to register the drone in the US, UK, and Australia.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Weight
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Weight Registration
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Build Weight Registration
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Design - Controller - The Mini 2 has a simple controller design.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Design Controller
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Design - Drone - The Mini 2 is collapsible with fold-out arms, like other Mavic drones.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Design Drone
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Design - Ergonomics - The Mini 2’s design includes palm-sized dimensions and foldable arms which are inherited from the Mavic Mini.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Design Ergonomics
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Design - Propellers - The Mini 2 boasts an improved propeller design which makes it a lot quieter than other drones.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Design Propellers
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  • Build - Camera
  • Build - Motors
  • Build - Portability
  • Build - Setup, Features & Quality
  • Build - Size & Controller Design
  • Build - Stability
  • Build - Weight
  • Design - Controller
  • Design - Drone
  • Design - Ergonomics
  • Design - Propellers

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  • The Verge
  • YouTube
  • techradar
  • SPACE.com

r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Camera Stability
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Camera Price Recommendation
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Build Motors Noise
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Build Portability
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Size Ease of Use Setup Beginner-Friendly
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Setup
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Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Build Size
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Features Beginner-Friendly Performance Image Quality
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Recommendation Image Quality
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r/dji

12/14/2021
Build Size Price Features
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Build Size Design Controller
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Stability
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Weight
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Build Weight Registration
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Build Weight Registration
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Design Controller
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Design Drone
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Design Ergonomics
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Design Propellers
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Connectivity

  • Connectivity
  • Connectivity - Ports
  • Connectivity - Phone Holder
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Connectivity - Besides the improved camera, the most notable new addition on the DJI Mini 2 is Ocusync. It provides a solid and reliable link compared to the old Wi-Fi connection on the original Mini. It is single-handedly the biggest upgrade between the original Mavic Mini and the Mini 2.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Connectivity
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Connectivity - Ports - The Mini 2 has a micro SD card slot located on the rear of the drone for easy access, and a USB-C port usable for on-the-fly charging, and above these is the battery flap.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Connectivity Ports
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Connectivity Ports
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Connectivity - Phone Holder - The Mini 2’s phone holder has three connectivity ports: lightning, micro-USB, and USB-C.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Connectivity Phone Holder Ports
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  • Connectivity
  • Connectivity - Ports
  • Connectivity - Phone Holder

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  • The Verge
  • SPACE.com
  • techradar

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Connectivity
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Connectivity Ports
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Connectivity Ports
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Connectivity Phone Holder Ports
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Features

  • App - Features
  • App - Mandatory
  • App - Media Usage
  • App - Menu
  • App - Readings
  • App - RGB Control
  • App - Shutter Speed
  • App - Sync
  • Battery - Charging Hub
  • Battery - Controller - Fly More
  • Battery - Flight Time
  • Battery - Return to Home
  • Battery - Rundown - Sport Mode
  • Buttons - Controller
  • Camera - Settings & Features
  • Camera - Filters
  • Camera - Lens
  • Controller - Features
  • Controller - Functions
  • Controller - Slider
  • Display Screen
  • Ease of Use
  • Field of View
  • Flaw - Flight - Obstacle Avoidance
  • Hardware - Sensor
  • QuickShot Modes
  • Sensors - Obstacle Avoidance & Landing
  • Software Updates
  • Positive
  • Negative
App - Features - The Mini 2’s DJI Fly App has useful buttons such as take-off and land, map, shutter release, mode switcher, gallery, and photo and video toggle. All are easily accessible in the main interface. It is a simple app with powerful features that allow smooth drone operation even for beginners.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Buttons Interface
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Features
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App - Mandatory - The DJI Fly App is required to fly the Mini 2.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
App Mandatory
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App - Media Usage - Usage of the Mini 2’s app does not pause sound media (music/podcasts) while flying.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
App Media Usage
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App - Menu - The Mini 2’s app has an expanded menu which has max altitude and distance settings, as well as home point designation.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Menu
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App - Readings - Readings such as height, record time, exposure compensation, battery percentage, and controller signal are immediately displayed in the App interface. It can also display and control histogram, overexposure warnings, gridlines, and refresh rate.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Readings
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Readings
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App - RGB Control - The App can control the front LED RGB spectrum, which is helpful in identifying the drone when flying together with other drones.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App RGB Control
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App - Shutter Speed - The app opens up manual photo shooting with an optional shutter speed of up to four seconds for photos and 1/60 seconds for video, and a max ISO of 3200 across both modes.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Shutter Speed
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App - Sync - The Mini 2’s app allows photos and videos to be easily synced with a phone.

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
App Sync
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Battery - Charging Hub - A charging hub for the Mini 2 can be bought separately at $39. It can fit up to three batteries and charges them one by one starting with the least-drained. The Hub contains a USB-C Port, enabling it to be powered with an external battery pack on the move.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Battery Charging Hub
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Battery Charging Hub
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Battery - Controller - Fly More - The Mini 2’s controller is loaded with a 5,200mAh battery for fairly long operation, though consequently it takes a while to recharge, and it also charges the phone while connected. Its Fly More Combo has three 2,250 mAh batteries included, which allows 90 minutes of flight time. Its charging is fast thanks to its power pack having 18W of charging power.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Controller
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Fly More
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Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Battery Fly More
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Battery Charging
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Charging Fly More
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Battery - Flight Time - The Mini 2’s battery provides around 30 minutes of fly time, and with the Fly More Combo having 3 batteries, the total Flight Time increases to around 90 minutes.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Flight Time Fly More
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Battery - Return to Home - The drone returns to its home point when the battery is low.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Return to Home
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Battery - Rundown - Sport Mode - The Mini 2’s flight time is lessened when using sport mode.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Battery Rundown Sport Mode
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Buttons - Controller - The Mini 2 has an auto take-off and landing button, a quick shutter release control on the front right, and a rolling control on the left, allowing gimbal movement, and up and down.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Buttons Controller Navigation
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Camera - Settings & Features - The Mini 2 has adjustable camera settings, a return to home feature, up to 26mph wind resistance, and tracking for quick shots.

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Settings Return to Home Wind Resistance
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Camera Return to Home
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r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Quick Shot Tracking
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r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Quick Shot Tracking
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Camera - Filters - There are no ND filters that can be used to control the exposure and achieve natural motion blur.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Camera Filters
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Camera - Lens - The Mini 2’s core sensor/lens specs match last year’s model.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Camera Lens
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Controller - Features - The Mini 2’s controller has been revamped entirely with simplicity in mind, though at the same time retaining advanced features only shared with the DJI Mavic Air 2. The controller has a weight of 390g which is more than the drone itself. Its design also takes durability into consideration, adding a proper heft to the controller in contrast to the original’s plastic, fold-out model that had a video game controller look and feel. The one downside to this controller is the fact that it's massive; it’s bigger than the drone itself.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Controller Design Features Weight
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Controller Durability
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Controller Size
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Controller Size
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Controller - Functions - The Mini 2’s controller is easy to understand and offers additional function buttons to enable a quick response.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Controller Functions
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Controller - Slider - There’s a physical slider in the Mini 2’s controller that switches between Cine, Normal, and Sport modes.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Controller Slider
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Display Screen - The Mini 2’s display screen has plenty of places to explore through in terms of video and stills shooting.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Display Screen
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Ease of Use - The Mini 2 can be used straight out of the box, with simple instructions for the beginner and plenty of screen tutorials to help guide all users. It has a more intuitive controller and an altogether more nuanced control system in general.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Ease of Use
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Ease of Use
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Field of View - The Mini 2’s field of view is wider than that of a human’s eye.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Field of View
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Flaw - Flight - Obstacle Avoidance - The Mini 2 lacks obstacle avoidance, only having landing sensors. It has very few smart flight modes, and unsatisfactory battery life.

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Flaw Flight Obstacle Avoidance Smart Flight
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Flaw Flight Obstacle Avoidance
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Flaw Flight Battery Life
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Hardware - Sensor - The Mini 2’s hardware looks very familiar in comparison to the original, but it has improved motors, stabilization and wind resistance that help lighten the camera and gimbal workload, to impressive results. With regards to the sensor however, the drone isn’t ideal for shooting in gloomy conditions. Quality suffers in poor lighting, more so for video than photo.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Hardware
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Hardware Sensor
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QuickShot Modes - The Mini 2 has five Quickshot modes: circle, boomerang, dronie, helix, and rocket and three panorama options: traditional, 180-degree, and 360-degree.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
QuickShot Modes
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
QuickShot Modes
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
QuickShot Modes
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Sensors - Obstacle Avoidance & Landing - Unlike bigger Mavic drones, the Mini 2 does not have obstacle avoidance sensors on its front, back and sides. However, it has a couple of sensors underneath that can detect obstruction below.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Sensors Obstacle Avoidance Landing
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors Obstacle Avoidance
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Software Updates - DJI has a decent track record of bringing useful software updates to its products.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Software Updates
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  • App - Features
  • App - Mandatory
  • App - Media Usage
  • App - Menu
  • App - Readings
  • App - RGB Control
  • App - Shutter Speed
  • App - Sync
  • Battery - Charging Hub
  • Battery - Controller - Fly More
  • Battery - Flight Time
  • Battery - Return to Home
  • Battery - Rundown - Sport Mode
  • Buttons - Controller
  • Camera - Settings & Features
  • Camera - Filters
  • Camera - Lens
  • Controller - Features
  • Controller - Functions
  • Controller - Slider
  • Display Screen
  • Ease of Use
  • Field of View
  • Flaw - Flight - Obstacle Avoidance
  • Hardware - Sensor
  • QuickShot Modes
  • Sensors - Obstacle Avoidance & Landing
  • Software Updates

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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Buttons Interface
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Features
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
App Mandatory
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
App Media Usage
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Menu
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Readings
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Readings
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App RGB Control
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
App Shutter Speed
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Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
App Sync
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Battery Charging Hub
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Battery Charging Hub
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Controller
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Fly More
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Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Battery Fly More
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Battery Charging
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Charging Fly More
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Flight Time Fly More
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Battery Return to Home
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Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Battery Rundown Sport Mode
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Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Buttons Controller Navigation
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r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Settings Return to Home Wind Resistance
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r/dji

06/06/2021
Camera Return to Home
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r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Quick Shot Tracking
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r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Camera Quick Shot Tracking
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Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Camera Filters
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Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Camera Lens
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Controller Design Features Weight
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Controller Durability
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Controller Size
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Controller Size
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Controller Functions
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Controller Slider
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Display Screen
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Ease of Use
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Ease of Use
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Field of View
Source

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Flaw Flight Obstacle Avoidance Smart Flight
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Flaw Flight Obstacle Avoidance
Source

r/dji

06/06/2021
Flaw Flight Battery Life
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Hardware
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Hardware Sensor
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
QuickShot Modes
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
QuickShot Modes
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
QuickShot Modes
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
QuickShot Modes
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Sensors Obstacle Avoidance Landing
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors Obstacle Avoidance
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Software Updates
Source
See All Sources

Performance

  • Clarity & Zoom
  • Flight Time & Altitude Range
  • Flight Duration
  • Output - Color Profile
  • Output Quality
  • Photo
  • Raw Footage
  • Resolution - Video
  • Sensors - Quality & Color Profile
  • Sensors - Video
  • Signal
  • Stability
  • Wind Resistance
  • Positive
  • Negative
Clarity & Zoom - The Mini 2’s clarity is respectable. Its digital zooming is limited to about 2x for 4K shooting, and 3x for 1080p shooting, though this range drops along with the amount of usable footage when the amount of available light decreases.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Clarity Zoom
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Flight Time & Altitude Range - The DJI Mini 2 can sustain approximately 31 minutes of flight time and 500m altitude range.

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Flight Time Altitude Range
Source
Flight Duration - The Mini 2’s battery offers approximately 31 minutes of flight time.

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Flight Duration
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Flight Duration
Source
Output - Color Profile - The Mini 2’s outputs have a flat color profile that allows users and editors to do their preferred color grading.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Color Profile
Source
Output Quality - The Mini 2’s camera offers 4K output quality, good for the majority of daily needs and uploads, though ND filters are needed when trying to shoot video outdoors in a non-overcast day. The Mini 2 has three modes: Normal (medium), Cine (slow) and Sports (fast).For the best video results, the Cine mode allows for smooth pans and closing in and reversing shots. Digital zooming is possible in 4K in good lighting conditions. With manual photo and video shooting, one can override the auto mode to boost low-light performance. Photos can be saved in JPG format, or its RAW files can be edited separately. With the Mini 2, shooting feels like going from a fully manual SLR to a point-and-shoot camera. One can leave everything on auto without being too precious about the technical side of things, trusting that everything captured will be good, which is a nice change of pace.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Quality Video
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Output Quality Photo Video
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Output Quality Photo Video
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Quality Video
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Output Quality Modes
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Output Quality Video Modes Zooming
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Output Quality Low Light
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo Auto Enhancement
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source
Photo - The Mini 2’s photos look sharp and hold a good level of detail and contrast up to 1600 ISO. It still has the same, small 1/2.3-inch 12MP sensor as the original Mini, but it produces much nicer photos than before.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Photo Sharpness Contrast
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Photo Sharpness Contrast Camera
Source
Raw Footage - Unedited footage can look a bit flat and underexposed in overcast scenes, but this allows video editors to maximize their desires.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Raw Footage
Source
Resolution - Video - The Mini 2 features 12MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensors with a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 (or 16:9, 4000 x ×2250, 4K), up from 2.7K, at 100Mbps bitrate and 30fps.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Resolution
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Resolution Video
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Resolution Video
Source
Sensors - Quality & Color Profile - The Mini 2’s footage looks surprisingly good for considering the size of its sensor. Daylight footage looks crisp throughout and the color doesn’t look overly processed. Unfortunately, there isn’t a dedicated cinelike color profile, which would have provided a little bit more control over the coloring process and extended the dynamic range.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors Quality Color Profile
Source
Sensors - Video - The smaller sensor has limitations at higher ISO, and tend to also make noise more pronounced. However, footage still looks good even at low light, and thanks to the motors allowing the drone to be more stable in the air, one can slow down shutter speed to lower the ISO for better results. Overcast conditions also don’t affect shooting too much, even better when it is pointed towards the sun which handles flare sensitively.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Sensors Video
Source
Signal - The Mini 2’s signal strength and range are better than older DJI models, with video transmission up to 10km thanks to the Ocusing 2.0 Transmission System.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Signal
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Signal
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Signal
Source
Stability - The Mini 2 is able to record stable video even when the air is choppy, and can withstand all but the windiest conditions, which is impressive considering its size and weight.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Stability
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Stability
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Stability
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Stability
Source
Wind Resistance - The Mini 2’s wind resistance is impressive especially compared to the original Mini One thanks to its improved motors.

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Wind Resistance
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Wind Resistance
Source

Sources

Tags

  • Clarity & Zoom
  • Flight Time & Altitude Range
  • Flight Duration
  • Output - Color Profile
  • Output Quality
  • Photo
  • Raw Footage
  • Resolution - Video
  • Sensors - Quality & Color Profile
  • Sensors - Video
  • Signal
  • Stability
  • Wind Resistance

Sources

  • techradar
  • The Verge
  • Reddit
  • YouTube
  • SPACE.com

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Clarity Zoom
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Flight Time Altitude Range
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Flight Duration
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Flight Duration
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Color Profile
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Quality Video
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Output Quality Photo Video
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Output Quality Photo Video
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Output Quality Video
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Output Quality Modes
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Output Quality Video Modes Zooming
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Output Quality Low Light
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo Auto Enhancement
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Output Quality Photo
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Photo Sharpness Contrast
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Photo Sharpness Contrast Camera
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Raw Footage
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Resolution
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Resolution Video
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Resolution Video
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors Quality Color Profile
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Sensors
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Sensors Video
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Signal
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Signal
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Signal
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Stability
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Stability
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Stability
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Stability
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Wind Resistance
Source

Drone Supremacy

04/21/2021
Wind Resistance
Source
See All Sources

Comparison

  • Comparison vs. Mavic Mini
  • Comparison vs. Mavic Air 2
  • Comparison vs. Mini 1
  • Positive
  • Negative
Comparison vs. Mavic Mini - The Mini 2 looks very similar in design to the Mavic Mini, but it offers better features.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Design
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Design
Source
Comparison vs. Mavic Air 2 - The Mavic Air 2 offers a better flying experience and usage, but costs a lot more than the Mini 2.

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Comparison vs. Mavic Air 2 Flight Usage Price Software
Source
Comparison vs. Mini 1 - Compared to the Mini 1, the Mini 2’s design, quality, and connection are better.

Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Comparison vs. Mini 1 Design Quality Connectivity
Source

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Comparison vs. Mini 1 Design Quality Stability Range
Source

Sources

Tags

  • Comparison vs. Mavic Mini
  • Comparison vs. Mavic Air 2
  • Comparison vs. Mini 1

Sources

  • techradar
  • SPACE.com
  • Reddit
  • YouTube

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Design
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Comparison vs. Mavic Mini Design
Source

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Comparison vs. Mavic Air 2 Flight Usage Price Software
Source

Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Comparison vs. Mini 1 Design Quality Connectivity
Source

r/djimavicmini

12/29/2020
Comparison vs. Mini 1 Design Quality Stability Range
Source
See All Sources

Price & Availability

  • Availability - Bundles
  • Price - Fly More Combo
  • Price - Standard Kit
  • Value for Money
  • Positive
  • Negative
Availability - Bundles - The Mini 2 is available in Standard (containing the drone and a few extras) and Fly More (packing a bunch of extra kits, notably a triple battery pack and three batteries, plus spare rotary blades and screws, a clasp securing blades in place, an 18W power charger, and transport bag) Bundles.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
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Availability Bundles
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Availability Bundles
Source
Price - Fly More Combo - The Mini 2’s Fly More Combo offers extra accessories and a triple battery pack for $559-$599, though there are cheaper units sold on Ebay and Amazon.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Price Fly More Combo
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Price Fly More Combo
Source

r/dji

12/14/2021
Price Fly More Combo Comparison vs. DJI Air 2S
Source
Price - Standard Kit - The Mini 2’s Standard Kit costs $449, and includes the mini drone, battery, camera guard, controller, cables, and rotary blade options. It is reasonable in price when compared to the cheaper Mavic Mini at $399, which can’t capture 4K video, and the newer DJI Air 2S at $999 and higher.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Price Standard Kit
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Price Standard Kit Inclusions
Source
Value for Money - The DJI Mini 2 builds on the success of the previous Mavic Mini, providing a much better video shoot quality, while retaining the straight out of the pocket flying capability. It is an entry-level drone with good features sold at a reasonable price. The Mini 2 is seen as worth its price for photography and video editing.

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Value for Money
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Value for Money
Source

r/dji

12/14/2021
Value for Money
Source

r/dji

06/06/2021
Value for Money Price Insurance
Source

Sources

Tags

  • Availability - Bundles
  • Price - Fly More Combo
  • Price - Standard Kit
  • Value for Money

Sources

  • techradar
  • SPACE.com
  • Reddit

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021

 

Availability Bundles
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Availability Bundles
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Price Fly More Combo
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Price Fly More Combo
Source

r/dji

12/14/2021
Price Fly More Combo Comparison vs. DJI Air 2S
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Price Standard Kit
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Price Standard Kit Inclusions
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Value for Money
Source

Tim Madge - SPACE.com

11/21/2021
Value for Money
Source

r/dji

12/14/2021
Value for Money
Source

r/dji

06/06/2021
Value for Money Price Insurance
Source
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Miscellaneous

  • Preference - Fly More
  • Preference - Portability
  • Registration
  • Positive
  • Negative
Preference - Fly More - The Mini 2’s Fly More package is not really essential especially if on a tight budget and not needing much battery.

Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Preference Fly More
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Preference Fly More
Source
Preference - Portability - Many value the Mini 2’s portability above its other features.

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Preference Portability
Source
Registration - The Mini 2 does not need to be registered with agencies in US, UK, and Australia.

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Registration
Source

Sources

Tags

  • Preference - Fly More
  • Preference - Portability
  • Registration

Sources

  • YouTube
  • The Verge
  • techradar

Raed Alibi

11/23/2021
Preference Fly More
Source

Charlie Rowlands

02/08/2022
Preference Fly More
Source

Vjeran Pavic - The Verge

02/11/2021
Preference Portability
Source

Basil Kronfli - techradar

08/25/2021
Registration
Source
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