Beginners Drone Camera for Adults: DJI Mini 4K UHD 3-Axis Gimbal

. I concur that DJI makes great drones at many price points, and for many skill levels. Every one of the dozens of articles I read before purchase had DJI at the top of the recommended list. My only problem was deciding which drone to buy as a novice. I didn’t want to buy a >$1K package and have the drone fly off into the sunset, never to be seen again, on my first flight. So, I split the difference on risk vs. cost/performance. I bought a DJI, but not the newest model. The better, but still very similar, model 4 would have cost more than twice as much for a similar package as this model 2.I’m happy to report that this drone is a great choice for adult beginners. It does not have the collision avoidance or 4k camera of the newest model, but it is essentially the same for basic setup and flight control and its camera performance is adequate. It really is a very nice drone, and I’m very happy I bought the DJI. It is relatively easy to set up and very easy to learn to fly. I really like the Mini2 SE and I’m glad I bought it.One thing I didn’t know about drones before researching is that all drones above 250 grams must be registered with the FAA, and some drones must initialize a flight approval each time they are used. So, if you buy a drone that weighs over 250 grams, be sure you understand what you are buying. It’s one thing to have to pay $5 and register once online, it’s another to have to be within cellphone signal range to initialize flight. With the latter type you could be miles into a hike and not be able to use your drone at all due to no cell signal for flight authorization. The DJI Mini 2 SE is not either of those.Two things you will need, which are not included in this kit, are a charger plug adapter and a mini SD type memory card. It’s absolutely ridiculous that a $500 package, that includes everything else, does not include the plug adapter. DJI’s >$1K packages don’t either. You need an 18 Watt or greater plug, such as the newer Apple devices use. Yes, most of us already have one, but that’s not the point. DJI should just charge $5 more and include one in the kit! The memory card isn’t technically necessary but the images and video will be much higher quality if you use one. The DJI Mini 2 SE supports up to a 256 gigabyte card. A high quality name brand card is only ~$25 and a 128 gigabyte is half that. If DJI had included the SD card and charger plug, they would have only had to increase the price of this package by less than $20, and the customer would not have to scramble around trying to source missing pieces of the appropriate parameters. Another issue is the formatting of the SD card… It needs to be formatted in the drone itself but I never found any mention of this in DJI’s instructions. Query YouTube for a quick tutorial, it’s less than a 30 second process once someone walks you through the appropriate menus on the controller app.In summary, I have no real complaints just suggestions, this is a great drone made by the leader in this market segment. It’s high quality, easy to fly and many of the parts are interchangeable with prior and current models. Its basic flight capability is very comparable to the more expensive DJI models, but it is edged out by them on camera resolution and advanced features like object avoidance, but it costs significantly less. If price is not a concern, I’d recommend the Mini 4 unconditionally, it is better. However, the Mini 2 is also an excellent choice and I’m glad I chose it for my first drone. I may upgrade at some point in a few years, once I have a lot more experience, but I’m completely satisfied with this drone and would recommend it or buy it again in the same circumstances.

. Just got my hands on the DJI Mini 2 SE drone, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer! This little guy is small enough to fit in a small compartment of a backpack, but it’s got some serious skills up its sleeve. I have tried several other types of drones with limited success. This drone changed all that!First off, the camera quality is really good. I’m certainly no pro photographer, but the shots I’ve been getting are pretty impressive. The 12MP sensor captures every detail, and the 3-axis gimbal keeps things steady, even when the wind is acting up. Speaking of wind, I was very surprised at how stable the drone and the camera shots are event in windy conditions.Compared to other drones that I have used, this one is easy to set up, and easy to get in the air without a lot of steps. The DJI Fly app is easy to navigate and you don’t have to worry about a million setting to change to get in the air, or even while flying.Battery life is solid too. The battery says that it will last up to 31 minutes, which is better than most of the drones that I have seen. I actually get about 23-25 minutes on each charge, but I do tend to do a lot of maneuvering which limits battery time. The app has a nice feature where it will give you an estimated flight time remaining based on height and distance of the drone. I have successfully flown the drone several miles from my location and was able to still get crisp clear video.Now, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. One thing I wish it had is obstacle avoidance sensors. I’ve had a couple of close calls with trees, and it would be nice to have that extra layer of protection, especially for us newbie pilots.Overall, though, I’m seriously impressed with the DJI Mini 2 SE. It’s perfect for anyone looking to up their aerial photography game without breaking the bank. With a few tweaks here and there, it could easily become the go-to drone for adventurers everywhere!

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No se ha podido cargar el contenido multimedia.  Holy cow, this drone is AMAZING! It’s sturdy, compact, lightweight, and the picture quality is absolutely STUNNING.Easy to fly —This was my first drone and the instructions were a bit difficult to follow for the first test flight. It took some trial & error – and a bit of googling – before I got it to connect for that first time. But once I figured it out it was super easy to fly and I haven’t had any issues with connecting and getting it going since.Lightweight yet strong & steady —I hiked with this thing up a 1200ft mountain peak and I couldn’t even tell I had the extra weight on me because it’s so light. I had some wind gusts but this little drone powered right through them and remained steady.As others have mentioned, the only downside is battery life. The handheld controller battery will last hours, but the drone will only get about 30 minutes of flying on a full charge. But, in my opinion, the long list of pros (quality of both picture and product, ease of flight, etc) outweigh the con of short battery life. You can always buy more batteries and switch them out if you want longer flight time!Just add it to your cart – you won’t regret it.