![]() ![]() High-end models can have a range of up to 9 miles and often allow for precise control. Still others can be controlled entirely with an app.Įven at the budget level, many drones have safety features like automatically returning when the battery runs low or detecting nearby obstacles during flight. Others include a traditional remote control with no live video function. Some drones include a controller with a built-in screen for seeing through the camera in real time or a connection for a smartphone. Drones range from entry-level models you can fly quickly and easily to sophisticated machines that take stabilized 4K video or stream a first-person view directly to a wearable pair of goggles, putting you in the “cockpit” of the drone itself. It’s used for aerial photography, racing or just flying for fun. If you need auto-tracking to film yourself, however, you will need to upgrade.Drones come in many forms, but the quadcopter is the most popular recreational design. Learning how to do the various shot types yourself gives you better handling and more control than the auto modes will. It doesn’t have as many of the automated modes or object sensing so you need to be careful and learn to fly well. I like the idea of the Mini 2 as a learning drone. You can get in trouble or cause some bigger issues for others if you don’t follow the rules. Even though the Mini 2 is a compact drone, you still can’t fly in restricted airspace and you have to follow any rules from the specific location you are working in. You can’t do tips on drone videos without the core safety tips. Also, the original Mini’s battery weighs more, which will technically put the Mini 2 above the magic 250 g figure that requires registration in the US. This doesn’t go both ways as the Mini 2 battery won’t fit the Mini 1. This means you can actually use plenty of Mavic Mini accessories in the Mini 2-like batteries. Mavic Mini Accessories Work on the Mini 2ĭesign is similar between the Mini 2 and its predecessor. ![]() And, it’s best to have a second card in case you need to swap out before you have a chance to head home. You’ll need at least one microSD card just to capture anything. While some drones have a small internal storage drive, the Mini 2 does not. This is really great for quickly sharing some snaps as you travel. Being wireless, larger files are time consuming to send. They you can select and transfer photos and videos. It’ll let you connect using the DJI Fly app. What you do is turn the drone on and then hit the button on the rear bottom of the drone. You don’t actually need to get your controller hooked up to your phone to transfer files. I have my own stories about almost losing the bigger Mavic 2 Pro due to wind. You really need to be careful with wind and drones. This means if you attempt to correct the movement you might end up overcorrecting and making the shot look much worse than the gradual movements the Mini 2 performs on its own. Interestingly, it seems the Mini 2 uses sensors to bring it back on track after it gets moved off course. This can affect your shots, resulting in angles slightly changing or the drone being off course by the end of the take. ![]() It just doesn’t have the power to challenge moderate wind and gusts. That means you have to be extra careful when it comes to wind. Considering this is likely to be many people’s first drone, it’s definitely something you should research to avoid having an avoidable accident.įitting for the name, the Mini 2 is small and light at just 249 g. It’s an awesome starter drone or just a pocket drone for taking out on all your shoots for some random B roll.ĭesigner and videographer Keith Knittel has his own top 10 tips for filming with the Mini 2 and shared them in a video. We kept the same size and most accessories while going up to 4K resolution. ![]() Not quite sure why the name changed but the DNA is the same along with some amazing improvements. DJI replaced the much-loved Mavic Mini with the Mini 2. ![]()
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