Meet the long-awaited, all-new DJI Mavic Mini. It’s the smallest and cutest foldable camera quadcopter to date, and it also happens to be feature-packed.
Editor’s Rating: 4.8/5
Editor’s Rating: 4.8/5
- Best feature 1: Small, take-it-anywhere, foldable design
- Best feature 2: 3-axis stabilized 12MP, 2.7K camera
- Plus points: Ultra-lightweight, easy to control, feature-packed, long-range, long flight time
- Minus points: No obstacle avoidance
Why Consider the DJI Mavic Mini?
DJI’s Mavic Mini is for anyone who wants a feature-packed flying camera quad with a small footprint. The Mini—with its light, ultra-compact and foldable design—is set to become the world’s favorite drone. It’s the perfect choice for everyday recreational users at the entry-level. It also offers enough power and versatility to meet the needs of pro-level aerial videographers.
Tests so far have shown superb stabilization from the camera’s 3-axis gimbal. And the 2.7k video and 12MP stills produce stunning results for such a tiny camera quad.
A Traveler’s Dream Camera Quad
The Mini shoots high-quality 2.7K HD video and takes 12MP aerial stills. A 3-axis gimbal and ultra-
smooth flight performance keep the quad stable and its footage smooth. There’s no short flight window
to panic over when recording precious moments, either. That’s thanks to the incredible 30 minutes
flying time on a fully charged battery and an impressive 4km control range.
smooth flight performance keep the quad stable and its footage smooth. There’s no short flight window
to panic over when recording precious moments, either. That’s thanks to the incredible 30 minutes
flying time on a fully charged battery and an impressive 4km control range.
Safety features include propeller protection, stable hover, and precision flights. The Mini uses 360°
prop guards to shield the blades from damage and fingers from harm. Advanced vision sensors and
GPS make sure this flying camera maintains meticulous movements at all times.
prop guards to shield the blades from damage and fingers from harm. Advanced vision sensors and
GPS make sure this flying camera maintains meticulous movements at all times.
Fly Further, Faster, for Longer
It’s incredible how DJI has managed to pack so much power and performance into such a small unit. The Mini offers a remarkable 30 minutes flying time on a single charge, and a control range up to 4km or 2.5 miles. Also, it can reach speeds up to 29 mph (46.8 km/h) in Sport Mode. These impressive numbers are usually associated with larger, much costlier drones.
Dedicated DJI Mini Remote
There’s a dedicated remote for controlling the Mavic Mini camera quadcopter. It supports all the major iOS and Android smartphones and sizes. You may need to remove protective cases with larger models, though. The drone needs the controller to fly, as there are no options for hand-gestures or phone-only. Pilots also get to view clean HD video on the phone’s screen for its extended range.
The Not So Good
This drone has exceptional hover and precise flying capability, but no obstacle avoidance. There aren’t any other significant negatives to report at this early stage. No quad can offer all things to all people, so we’re sure to see a few minor gripes and dislikes show up over time. Despite that, I doubt any of the Mini’s negatives will turn out to be deal-breakers.
Tech Specs |
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Weight: 249g (0.54 lb., 8.78 oz.) |
Battery: Intelligent Flight 2400 mAh |
Charging time: 270 minutes (4.5 hrs.) |
Control range: 5km (2.5 miles) |
Max flight time: 30 minutes |
Max speed: 48 km/h (30 mph) |
The Pros |
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Easy to use at the entry-level |
Ultra-lightweight, foldable design |
Dedicated, foldable controller |
Quality, gimbal-stabilized camera |
Impressive video and aerial stills |
Protective 360° prop guards |
The Cons: No collision avoidance -No 4k camera
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