DJI - Mini 2

Mini 2 se... Best raport price - performance!

Awesome Had fun time with my Mini 2 when I was there 2 years ago Absolutely beautiful there. Also home of my favorite band PWD

I got the mini 2 with bag 2 batteries controller for $225

With more sensors to avoid collisions means it doesn't have to as durable as the mini 2. I would expect crash's to be less but they may suffer more damage. A good time to have DJI care

I'm aware of the impending ban and agree with what you've said. I volunteer with Civil Air Patrol, so we're stuck using 3-5 year old Skydio S2 for the most part. Complete junk, but they're on the Blue UAS list. I personally have a DJI Mini 2, Mini 3, and Mini 4 Pro that I use to practice making orthomosaics and sometimes fly for Spexi.

Like others, I believe Skydio as a company had a lot to do with this drone ban. As a US company, they sought favor from their own government just like DJI seeks favor from the CCP. I believe in a free market and I don't necessarily agree with these business practices and methods but I'm not going to shit all over their products and make up ridiculous stuff because of it. DJI still cannot come out with a beacon; DJI OA can't even come close to a Skydio for years ago. If someone can't wrangle in or tame the Skydio, that's on them. Maybe they should try the X10. I'd say the same for those who had a poor experience with a DJI drone and they try to trash it claiming the drone just flew away to China and never looked back. That's what this sounds like, sour grapes. Many of us have flown the 2+, you're not going to get a superior cinematic feature film from Iceland but can \*any\* DJI drone do this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1dbuVqDoVc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1dbuVqDoVc) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6tEV04dTZY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6tEV04dTZY)

Damn, Im impressed with what they seem to be able to pack in at these weights. Last mini series drone I had was the original, though Ive flown a 2 a few times. Both felt kind of like flimsy toys, despite the decent capabilities they had. These are physically larger and pack more actual hardware in, dont really get how its possible.

Get the Mini 2 (used) or a Mini 4k. These drones are identical. You won't need obstacles detection or the enhanced transmission range on the beach/sea. This generation is inexpensive and easy to replace. If you feel like you want more you can always upgrade to a Mini 5 Pro next year. Don't get the Mini 2 SE.

Wonder how much bigger than the mini 4 it is when closed. I have the mini 2 and I'm thinking it's noticably bigger than that (not air sized but still larger).

Get what ever is the cheapest mini series drone you can find. Depends on the time or you local second hand market, this can be mini 1, mini 2, 2SE, or mini 4K. At sub $300, you always get a full size controller, and long range FPV stream and fully gimbaled camera, perfect for practicing your skills. I would say the early version camera isn't the best, and you will notice it. If you really want good video, spring for mini 3 I guess

If you're not wanting to do any FPV flying then the NEO isn't the better option. If you want a drone that will give you good picture and video like the MINI 3 pro the closer to that is the DJI mini 4k. It has a 4k camera and just lacks the obstacle avoidance. It isn't going to be as good as the Mini 4 pro but that's a different budget range. I have the mini 2 we was my first and I loved it so much I bought the MP4 about 6 months later. I then wanted to have a tel zoom so went up to the upper side of my budget with the Air 3 S. I didn't need it to honestly the MP4 does what I want. There's advantages to the Air 3 s but a person could get but with just the MP4. I would snag the best DJI I could get. That's on shelf somewhere or as mentioned adorns if bigger purchase. I think you'd be happy with the mini 4k. I was happy with mini 2 we which is only 2.7k max res but wanted some obstacle avoidance even though I rarely use it.

This. I started with a cheap drone just to see if I would enjoy it and no crash. I was not Impressed. Went out and got a DJI mini 2. Couldn't have been happier to learn to fly on that thing, and it made me much more interested.

DJI anything is more or less the answer. They have their quirks, but everything else comes with less support and more caveats. If you're just starting out, a Mini is perfect.

Until you've flown a DJI...you haven't flown. Get a Mini. Any generation. That's where you start.

I was torn between the two but chose the mini 4 pro and I just shoot real estate and vacations. I was using a mini 2 and had zero issues shooting real estate, it looked absolutely fine. Are you filming cinematic moves? If not then only opinion the mini 4 pro will be plenty. People talk about the wind, if you watch videos of the mini 4 it does a damn good job in the wind. Also are you desperately needing to shoot in a super windy situation anyway? If you're traveling to other countries, the sub 250g is probably your best bet. I got a refurbished fly more combo mini 4 pro for $800 with the RC2 screen remote from DJI.

It depends where you are coming from. Own three DJI drones which each have a unique purpose. If had none, would probably decide between the Flip and Mini. But for those who already have a DJI there's no real selling point to get this

I intend to keep my Mini 2(non-SE) which I've had for 3yrs now even though I now have a Mavic 3 which is superior in every way by a long shot. The reason- My niche is urban/architectural photography, both with a handheld as well as drones. With most of the ideal places to fly in the city, discretion is key. I can put the Mini in the air and land it without drawing much attention, and it's the perfect size and weight for foot travel. The 12mp camera is sufficient for urban landscapes/skylines given proper composure and editing . The only real downfall would be the lack of collision avoidance , but I dont rely on that anyway. Another reason- Online prints aside, I've printed and framed 6 aerial skyline drone shots that are currently hanging in my home office, as well as another handful I sold to my wife's company's corporate office. All happen to be from the Mini 2, so...

If you find a mini 2 to start with it's a nice drone, I started with it and now I've moved on to the mini 3 pro.

Lost my Mini 2 yeaterday after 4 good years 😭 It rested at a beautiful place in the mountains, a fitting end after all the beautiful pictures and videos. I'll wait for the mini 5 pro launch and get it. Otherwise it's still a very good drone

I found the DJI Mini 2 on FB Market place for $250 and got it for $225. It quality is better than the Mini 4K and Mini 2 SE

Send the Skydio to me, I'll take it. I know how to use one properly.

are your mini 2 batteries still well? I bought it when it came out and 2/3 batteries are dead. I had to buy 2 new batteries just last month.

Similar feedback. I got into rc planes. I started with a simple $75 trainer. You can spend quite a bit of money on a drone, find out it's not your thing and it sits in a closet most of the time. Maybe fine a mini2 or mini2 se on eBay. Spend a lot more when you know how to use it and will continue to do so.

The images out of the Air 2s were just....special. I have the Air 2, mini 2, and mini 4 Pro. But there was something about the colour rendering and gradual changes through tones that was just so pleasing to the eye. The files were a dream to edit.

You're lying. Totally user error and typical want to blame the drone. Look, I don't like the DJI ban either but I'm not going to make up stupid shit about a "runaway" drone to justify it. I have a 2+ and it has never come close to running away and it probably seems like it buzzing people because you didn't know how to use it. DJI drones are the ones that flyaway with DJI having so many flyways they were forced to create a category for it under Care Refresh. Don't get it twisted.

The mini 2 and Map Pilot Pro/Maps Made Easy work nicely. It's not survey grade accuracy but good enough for most purposes. This pic is a 500 acre hill fort, mapped with the Mini 2. You can get them used for a few hundred dollars. https://preview.redd.it/0w7ta9dfnmbf1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f13903fedc3868d81afec460f14c104908204f32

Agreed. Another point to consider with your first drone is how much are you comfortable risking losing. I do aerial cinematography and I use the mini 2 the most (unless client wants log gamma.) I'm way less stressed getting crazy shots. I've crashed it at least 10 times, once down about 5 flights of metal stairs in a lighthouse. It's fine. Indoors, outdoors- super easy to fly and great images (oh, except in low light.) Not as exciting as fpv, but flying fpv is a whole different animal, and I wouldn't recommend anything but a sim to someone interested in fpv with no pilot experience.

Mini Pro 4 if you have the cash. It's a phenomenal drone. Otherwise look the Mini 3 Pro. The Mini 2 doesn't support Remote ID. You'd have to get an external module. The Mini 3 and Mini 4 both include Remote ID standard.

Try to get a mini 2 for a little more money, otherwise its fine.

I've done real estate last 3 years. Started off with Mini 2 and upgraded to Mini 3 (smashed my Mini 2 one too many times 🤣) You don't need the biggest or most expensive or feature heavy drone for this kind of work. That being said, the Mini 3 is the best value and the bare minimum for this kind of work, it is significantly improved from Mini 2 - just make sure you get it with a smart remote.

I received an older but new DJI mini 2 last Christmas, it is my first drone and has been great to learn with. Good luck!

Start with a DJI Mini, you won't regret it