Yes, I would have liked it, but not if the price or weight went up. It seems to me that the claim that a digital zoom or crop is “lossless” is a very dodgy claim. Sbszine – True that you’re not technically losing quality by cropping, but that assumes that you’ll view the output at a smaller size. “Both 4K and 2.7K allow up to 2X zooming, and 1080p resolution allows you to hone in on a subject up to 4X, though the quality only remains lossless at 2X zoom.”
The higher bit-rate is a contributing factor there, though it’s fair to say that the throughput on the Mini SE isn’t as far behind as the numbers suggest. Those who spend that bit more, on the Fly More kit, will get themselves an external Charging Hub which will make it possible to charge up three batteries in sequence and to use them as a power brick. The extra thrust is there in the SE’s motors to help keep it in place, even if it isn’t used to skim along at quite the same speed. Warranty repairs and replacements at no extra cost including access to repairs infrastructure in the UK from a DJI Approved Repair Centre. Many customers ask us questions around how to start a drone business, which drones are best for different operations, and which training is required to pilot those drones.
I think most are saying it’s a weird omission from a beginner friendly drone. There are two types of drones, those which haven’t crashed yet, and those that remain in the box. I own a few dozen drones, everything from homemade racing quads to an Inspire 2 with x7 – that is to say I very much doubt this was somehow user error. Firmware was updated, compass calibrated, 11 GPS locked.
My goal is to help all pilots enjoy flight legally and safely. Built to deliver powerful performance, Mavic Air 2 takes content creation to the next level. It records smooth, stable video at resolutions of up to 4K/60fps, as well as cinematic 48MP shots with stunning detail.
I used the GPS trax from the app and hiked in some rugged terrain and never to be found. Tons and tons of landing on the two main runways, yes, but very, very few on the short one. Heck, my model airplane airfield is a mile closer and along the same dji mini 2 fly more combo line. I have had three drones, one without obstacle avoidance. OA is nice to have, but not required if you stay out of risky situations, IMO. Get the drone up and away from trees and/or buildings where you want to shoot video or stills anyway.
It is still a very portable drone, but paired with two extra batteries and a controller, it becomes a little hard to carry for hours on end. The drone, with its fold-out arms, is a replica of the Mavic Mini. It’s a good reason to buy the Fly More Combo as you get three batteries with that package, allowing well over an hour total flight time.
The new 2 hits that same sub-250g target but with fewer compromises than the first Mini. Have you ever wondered what it would look like to film from the bottom of a rocket launching into space? This QuickShot mode helps make that effect a reality by aiming the camera straight down below the Mini SE while it flies straight up into the air. The Rocket mode gives you a bird’s eye view that can capture a pretty interesting video whether you’re in the forest or in your backyard. Looking for the top drones that have 4k video resolution? With a max battery life of 31 minutes, DJI Mini 2 grants more than enough time to compose the perfect shot.
Newer models from the company, like the DJI Air 2S, tend to cost a little more, ranging from $999 to over $2000. 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. The Mini 2 has, so far, overcome all of the video hiccups we identified with the Mavic Mini. 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. That was mostly fixed on the Mavic Mini through software updates, but still remained a little.