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Review | DJI Mavic Mini 2 review: upgraded mini drone is faster and lighter, shoots 4K video, travels further, and returns at the touch of a button

  • The Mavic Mini 2 recreational drone captures 4K video, can fly for 30 minutes and returns to where it took off if you lose contact
  • Weighing in at less than 250 grams, the Mavic Mini 2 avoids many regulations that restrict the use of larger drones

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The DJI Mavic Mini 2 is faster than the Mavic Mini, flies further, and shoots 4K video. Photo: DJI

If you are looking for an inexpensive recreational drone that is super easy to pilot, has more flight time and can take great-quality photos and videos, look no further than the DJI Mavic Mini 2.

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This second-generation model can fly for 30 minutes at a distance of up to six miles (9.6km) from the pilot. The drone transmits live high-definition video and captures 4K video. If the pilot and drone lose contact, the drone returns to where it took off.

All of this is contained in a body that folds down to fit in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 250g (8.8oz).

The Mini 2 improves on the original Mavic Mini (2019) model in some very important ways.

The DJI Mavic Mini 2. Photo: DJI/TNS
The DJI Mavic Mini 2. Photo: DJI/TNS

First, let’s look at the camera. The original Mavic Mini had a 2.7K@30 frames-per-second video camera. This was fine, but because there were other drones with 4K cameras, this was thought of as a weakness in the original Mini’s feature set. Still photos are captured as JPEG files.

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