DJI Mini 2

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  • Category

    Hobby

  • Release Date

    5/11/2020

  • Max. Speed

    16 m/s

  • Max. Range

    10 km

Product Overview

The DJI Mini 2 is a small drone that packs a big punch. It boasts an array of features aimed at both beginners and experts alike. It features a 12 MP camera with an incredible 4K video resolution and live video streaming for your viewing pleasure. This drone also has a built-in HD gimbal with control and stabilization, as well as intelligent flight modes like Orbit, Return Home, and Waypoints to help you create cinematic videos from the sky. Plus, you get to enjoy it as it has a max flight time of 31 minutes and can fly as far as 10 kilometers, so you can explore more territory with this quadcopter.

This drone also has an advanced GPS system so that it lands safely even if the connection between it and your phone is lost, which is a great feature for beginners to help them feel more confident in their flying experience. The DJI Mini 2 is a great choice for both entry-level and experienced drone pilots. Even though it is a smaller drone, it packs a big punch with its high-quality features and cinematic capabilities. If you are looking for a drone that can capture high-quality images and videos, the DJIf Mini 2 is a great option.

DJI Mini 2 Specification

Overview

The DJI Mini 2 is a Multirotors drone that was released by DJI in 5/11/2020.

A multirotor drone is a multiple propeller, vertical lift drone. These drones are more maneuverable due to their flight profile, being able to fly much closer to buildings and other obstacles. Multi-rotor drones like the DJI Mini 2 also tend to be faster to deploy, and tend to be significantly cheaper to acquire and operate.

The battery capacity inside is 2250 mAh.

Category
Hobby
Type
Multirotors
Brand
DJI
Release Date
5/11/2020
Battery Capacity (mAH)
2250 mAh
Rotor Count
4
Performance

The DJI Mini 2 sits on the slower side of drones, with a max speed sitting around 16 m/s. This might not be a bad thing though, so it really depends on why you're looking at buying the drone. If you're happy with a slightly slower drone then this one could be what you're after.

With a well above the average maximum range of 10 km, you're guaranteed a long-distance flight. Be assured you'll reach the distance you need, from the comfort of your mobile office, or even your couch, and know that your drone won't just disappear off into the distance.

The drone sits well within an average flight time when compared to other drones, with a maximum flight time of 31 min. This flight time will be plenty of the average user, and should give you more than enough time between charges. You can always bring an extra battery to swap out between flights, or just a battery pack to charge it up as you go should you need a little more flight time.

Max. Speed
16 m/s
Max. Range
10 km
Max. Flight Time
31 min
Size

Dimensions of the DJI Mini 2 come in at 245 × 289× 56 mm.

However, once folded up you're looking at a much more reasonable size 138 × 81 × 58 mm.

With a total weight of only 249 g, the drone comes in on the lighter side of drones. Perfect to carry around with you, or throw into a travel bag.

Dimensions
245 × 289× 56 mm
Dimensions When Folded
138 × 81 × 58 mm
Weight
249 g
Camera
Video Resolution
4K
Video Framerate
30 fps
Camera Resolution - Photo
12 MP
Live Video Resolution
720p
Live Video Frame Rate
30 fps
4k Camera?
YES
Other
Minimum Temperature
0° C
Maximum Temperature
40° C
Features
Orbit Mode?
YES
Acrobatics Mode?
YES
Return Home?
YES
Controller App?
YES
Gimbal Stabilizer?
YES
Foldable Design?
YES
FPV Goggles?
YES
USB?
YES
Micro USB?
YES
MicroSD
YES

Where to buy the DJI Mini 2

The lowest price is $379 for the DJI Mini 2, available from multiple sites. The 6 purchase links we have analyzed have revealed an average price of $504.

Dji Mini 2 Drone Ready To Fly
ebay.com
$379
DJI Mini 2 Drone - Standalone
verydrone.com
$449
DJI Mini 2 + 1 Year DJI Care Refresh Bundle
crutchfield.com
$498
DJI Mini 2 Aerial Camera Bundle
makerflocrafts.com
$499.99
DJI Mini 2 Drone | Fly More Combo with 3 batteries
skydronesusa.com
$599
DJI Mini 2 Drone 4K Video Quadcopter + Backpack & FPV Headset + 2 Battery Pro Bundle
beachcamera.com
$599

Reviews of the DJI Mini 2

4.3

Based on 7 reviews

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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.
space.com
  • - 4
If you want a compact, easy to carry, easy to fly drone with 4K video capture, this is currently the best available. It’s great for the novice, and its size and weight mean it never feels intrusive in a small rucksack; equally so when flown outdoors. That $560 is very reasonable for a drone with all these features, too.
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Confidence-inspiring features and rock-steady reliability
t3.com
  • - 5
The DJI Mini 2 excels in every department, from its confidence inspiring flight characteristics and rock-steady reliability to its plethora of in-flight safety tech and brilliant collection of pilot aids. It is right up there will the best small-bodied aerial tripods money can buy.
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4K camera for under $500
dronerush.com
  • - 4.7
The DJI Mini 2 is the kind of drone we wish we’ve always had. It’s very portable, has a 4K camera, is super light-weight, easy to fly, and has all the best flight features, but costs less than half the price of comparable drones from a few years ago. From beginner to pro pilot, there’s a good reason to consider putting the Mini 2 in your backpack next time you head outside.
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DJI Mini 2
pcmag.com
  • - 4
The DJI Mini 2 drops some of the more enthusiast-targeted video and imaging options offered by the $800 DJI Mavic Air 2—you don't get a 48MP Quad Bayer camera, obstacle sensors, or other upmarket features. DJI has also updated the camera to 4K, added Raw imaging, and ever so slightly upped flight time per charge. For $50 more than the first version, the DJI Mini 2 is a better entry-level drone, and our Editors' Choice winner. We're rating it a bit lower than the Air 2, but if you're just getting started, and don't want to spend closer to $1,000 on a drone and accessories, the Mini 2 is absolutely worth considering.
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This palm-sized 4K drone is in a league of its own
techradar.com
  • - 5
Still in a league of its own, the DJI Mini 2 is the perfect entry-level drone for beginners looking to get to grips with flying, capturing, and editing birds-eye views of beautiful landscapes and cityscapes (where permitted). Whether you opt for the Mavic Mini or the Mini 2 will come down to how much you want that 4K resolution. But whichever you opt for, you won’t be disappointed, as long as you're happy to shoot during the brighter daylight hours.
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The compact and lightweight drone gets more flying power and better video quality.
wired.com
  • - 4
Should you get this or the more expensive Mavic Air? There are three compelling features to the Air, for beginners especially. The big one is obstacle avoidance—the Mini 2 has none. This might be the biggest reason to spend extra money on the Air. The Mini 2 also lacks DJI's ActiveTrack and Point of Interest automated flight modes, which really do help you capture better video with less fuss. The larger camera sensor in the Air also means you can get sharper 48-megapixel images and 4K video at 60 frames per second. That said, if you have some experience flying, don't need the improved video resolution, and just want a highly portable, really-fun-to-fly drone, the Mini 2 is my top pick.
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It looks the same, but it flies and shoots much better
theverge.com
  • - 3.75
All those image quality specs really do matter — but so does the DJI Mini 2’s size. It’s a drone that I never hesitate to toss in my camera bag. The old saying that the best camera is the one you have with you is just as true when that camera is attached to a drone.
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