Is the DJI Mini 2 SE Just Cheap, or Worth Buying?
Testing DJI's newest entry into budget drone market, but how does it compare? Are the features good enough or is it a FAIL? DJI Mini 2 SE: amzn.to/43eotpS
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I know that it takes time to put all of the facets of your video together. Thank you. You are the best for drone information.
Thank you very much for noticing and taking the time to mention it, really appreciated! I try not to just stand in front of a fixed camera and ramble on, but try and make it professional and interesting too, but it is a LOT of work, so thanks again for noticing!
I was thinking of that too
@@AlienDronestrue. Some creators ramble and they don’t actually start until 4 min in after saying 12 times “ok let’s get started; enough talking” great content t 👍
I bought the Mini 2 SE because I wanted a drone with a halfway decent camera, and I didn't want to waste money buying some cheap no-name drone from amazon that has a camera right off a Moto Razr V3 and no range to speak of. The Mini 2 SE has been nothing short of amazing. I'm blown away by how steady the image is when taking a picture. I'm an architectural draftsman by trade, and I've been using this little drone a lot for taking pictures of buildings and inspecting things that would normally need a ladder. If I keep using it as much as I do, I'm probably going to replace it with a Mini 3 that has a 4k camera. I figure that the first time I don't fall off a ladder, the drone will have paid for itself.
When I ignored the BIG YELLOW WARNING LABEL on my ladder it cost my insurance company over $300k. The pain of a broken ankle, shattered tibial plate and T12 compression fracture as well as physical therapy were icing on the cake. Have to be a really good drone to cost that much...
Hope u get better soon @@Biser10562
the dji mini 2 has a 4k and 60 fps camera that's the difference between se and the normal one
@@aciidd6369not 60fps at 4k. 30 fps only.
yeah i forgot@@anzaa91
It lost you on the circle orbit thing because you were wearing green in a grassy green background to be fair..😅
Thanks for sharing, but honestly there's plenty of contrast, and a dark shadow that should have worked just fine. Skydio uses GPS if it loses the image then switches back, when the image is visible. That image track is the best I've ever seen and I wish DJI would do more of this...
@@kevindoble5046 👁️ 👄 👁️
@@kevindoble5046did you even read what the comment was talking about. You’re talking about terrorist and the amendments. We’re talking about a green shirt possibly obstructing the view of him in the grass
DJI’s only track terrorists in red shirts man!
I should mention this: During your circle quickshot it appeared your drone was in sport mode. That’s the reason for the strange activity. Only use sport to get from point A to B fast, not necessarily filming in most cases. Hope this helps
I just got the Mini 2 SE yesterday and it's my first experience with a drone. For my purposes (learning how to use it and seeing if I want to continue messing around with them) it's perfect. Inexpensive, easy to fly, and takes good enough pictures and video to impress people in my little world. I've thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your video on it, I've learned a couple of tweaks I can use now.
Thanks for sharing! It is a good drone that should treat you well, have fun!
Same
It’s perfect for beginners. Just bought a refurbished Mini 2 from DJI a week ago. So many options but I chose the mini 2 because it is relatively quiet and easy to fly.
I recently got this drone and I've never had a DJI drone before and I'm very happy with my purchase. 2.7k video, 4k photos, and when the sun is out the colors just pop. Ocusync 2.0 is crazy good, so if you minimize the amount of obstructions between you and your drone it'll never lose signal. As already mention it is a very stable drone and I'd like to add that it can handle winds that are higher than it's rating (not advisable to fly in high winds unless you know what you're doing), just don't fly down wind from yourself in this condition because it'll go very slow in a strong headwind. Something I don't see mentioned a lot with this drone is the 360 panorama, the DJI fly app will stitch them together for you and I like to view them in google photos on my phone because it allows you to look around by simply moving your phone around. The quickshots are pretty finicky, I think they work via contrast so if your subject blends in or is to far away, it'll just give up. I understand that this drone falls short for a lot of you that have experienced better drones, but for people who are new to the hobby, I think this drone is absolutely fantastic.
Thanks for sharing! It's a decent flier for sure!
Compare still frames - 4K and 2.7K. Doubt that dad, granny or the cat can see much difference. An owl would, 'spose. How many owls watch your boring productions, anyway ?
I bought this as my second drone after my magic mini. Both drones have reached way above my expectations and I recommend both to anyone interested in flying for work or hobby. Thanks for the video and I think after you fly it a little more you will discover what a fantastic drone it really is for it's class and the price.
Agreed, for its price the video is crazy good. The smoothness and cinematic quality of the camera are fantastic.
Enjoyed the video. You always have fair, unbiased reviews.
Thanks, I try! 🤙
I flew mine for the first time today, love it. But im also used to cheap safety hazards so this was my introduction to a good drone.
Very informative. Thank you!
I am just looking to see if i could add this to my photography hobby this was helpful thank you.
I'm sold I'm definitely getting this for my next vacation...the 2.7 video resolution is fine for esp at the price they're offering on Amazon
I have not bought the mini se, but I do have the mini 2. Though they don't have all the great features of other mini drones, but with litchi and Maven app I have all those great features. But the mini SE and mini 2 drones are truly amazing and great drones indeed. A great drone with a pretty good price. Thank you so very much and God bless 🙏
Thanks for sharing! 🤙
Really appreciate the informative deep dive on this video. I may not be buying a DJI mini SE anymore, but I’ll certainly look through your other videos to find a drone that does suit me
Thanks! No worries, try to run through a lot of options out there just to add perspective. Any questions let us know, happy to help. 🤙
Another informative, well paced and professional video.
Thanks for the kind words, we try!
Thank you for this amazing video! You mentioned everything, showed and explained good and bad things about this drone. Great job! PS. Wish you'd had a video about DJI Mini 3 ;)
Thanks! Maybe the mini 5! 😎
I have been flying drones for a little over a year now. Started out with the UDI U818A-HD that cost $47.50 with tax. This drone has zero bells and whistles so it forced me to learn how to fly it and was able to take a lot of crashes without being damaged. The next drone I bought was the HS 175D that cost $160 with tax and SD card, and if it wasn't for my first drone I would have lost it. HS 175D frequently loses gps signal and would fly off on me, fortunately I had enough skill to be able to fly it back to me. From there I really put a lot of though what I wanted in my next drone. I wanted a drone app to show how many satellites the drone was hooked up to instead of just showing it was linked up to gps. I wanted a 3-axis gimbal and at least a level 5 wind resistance. I did a lot of research into 2.7K VS 4K to see what would be right for me. I settled on the DJI mini 2se fly more combo that cost $600 with tax, insurance plan and SD card, and all I can say is this drone makes flying fun. When I first set up the drone in the house after all of the updates I hooked up to 14 satellites. Outside I hook up to 21-27 satellites. I like that the app tells me the home point has been updated after launch, and when you let off the controller sticks the drone just stops without drifting. Keith I think it would be cool if you did a video on what you think is important features on a drone. For us new to the hobby it is very confusing on what is the right drone to buy. I don't want other new drone flyers to have the bad experience like I did and also throw away the money like I did. I now own two drones that are nothing more than paper weights. Keep up the good work and happy drone flying.
Thanks for sharing and the kind words!
Definitely that; Level 5 Wind resistance, stability in air specially when joysticks are released, GPS accuracy. Did I mention Level 5 Wind resistance at this price point. No one mentioned minimum response time delay / lag.
I got mine going last night and took some great pictures with it at sunset. Very pleased so far. Hoping to get some video this weekend.
Nice 👍
I have gotten the pixel issue close range but glad i just didn't get a bad model and a software update could fix it in the future. So far i love it and mine has rth with in 6 inches of take off every time
I have a Mini 2 (non-SE) and it is excellent so far. It has taken so many beautiful clear photos and videos. The ocusync on the controller did loses some signal (even not so far) if flown within inside city around tall buildings. Probably due to cell towers, wifi, and building structures.
Thanks for sharing! Does a good job for sure!
Been looking at both the DJI Mini 2 SE and the Potensic Atom, decided to go with the Potensic as my first drone. Got the fly more combo for only $218 + tax. I didn't need the 10km range and the 4k range is good enough for me. The 4k video's look great, although you do have to be light on the controls so you don't jerk the drone much when turning since it has only 1 gimble, but for about half the price of the DJI, I thinks it's well worth the money.
Thanks for sharing! Indeed, it's hard to overlook the Atom SE. It has been a great flier and you're right about being dainty with the controls, though for half the price it seems to be a great buy. Has the Atom been a good flier for you?
@@AlienDrones Yes, it's been good to me, especially being a first time drone flyer.
Another vote here for the Atom SE as first drone. (Or 3rd in my case) Looking forward to their 3 axis gimbal version.
They say you get what you pay for with drones and it’s not really a waste of money but sucks that the dji 2 se doesn’t have the follow option
I was getting the potensic Atom. Unfortunately I watched a terrible review. Only became clear after watching more.The hey was deliberately flying it badly to plug dji drones !
Thanks for a really good video Cheers mike
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Looking to buy first drone. Great review, touched on important user features - orbit and follow. Thanks for the candid comments.
Of course, thanks for sharing!
Perfect drone for traveling and all that stuff, as you say the follow mode is a big miss but over all a good drone. Flying in the Netherlands i had a good signal about 5 a 6 kilometers.
It's a solid drone for sure!
great video thanks , i have one of these drones ,im very happy with it
Thanks for sharing! It's a good little flier for sure.
No one mentioned minimum response time, delay / lag, it could be improved like in O3+, and i think it is important. Level 5 wind resistance is very nice at this price point.
What does level 5 even mean?
I looked a lot of vids before buying my mini 2 se, and being my first drone and after using it the first time, I must say that for now its wonderful, very stable, really smart, and the camera and gimball stabilization can hold a fight to today standards
It's a good flyer for sure!
@@AlienDrones yeah, dji Is indeed in another level 🫶
thank you very much for your review and hard work. Excellent work, keep it up
Thank you for the kind words, I'll do my best!
Awesome video, very helpful. What is the microphone you're using? Do you recommend it? Thanks so much!
Thanks! In this video I'm using the DJI mic, does a decent job. Recently I switched to the Hollyland Lark Max (has better battery and a few things that I like better) and I went through them both here: kzhead.info/sun/p6ezYNKpmKOuoqs/bejne.html . In the end they both do a decent job and are now similar in price...
Thankyou for your help!
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I bought a Holystone 510S for €250 2 years ago, had a lot of fun with it despite it being rather basic. Then the battery went, was going to cost around €80 €90 for a new battery, looked at DJI Mini 2, was under €400 ...decided to upgrade, its meant to be arriving tomorrow....cant wait.
It's a good flyer, enjoy!
i think the reason DJI dont have follow or tracking mode is i really believe they dont want us to crash it ,and sure they could easily have them like cheaper drones have but other companies dont really care much if you crash them also like to mention the Mini 2 and the MINI 3 dont have that as well probably cause there no obstacle avoidance feature, as far as the SE drone i think its great its similar to the Mavic Mini that being said i have as well the Mini 2 and the Mini 3 pro and their the best in my opinion
Thanks for sharing!
I have two of the Phantom 3 have had them since they came out I'm very happy with them they're good-sized they fly great picture quality not so good but I'm not a photographer I'm a flyer and I love the old throne and the size of it more than anything wish they would come out with some new drums that were equal in size
11:55 thanks for letting me know I should probably wait a bit longer before i get into drones lol
I ended up just getting the Mini 2 refurbished with extra batteries but no case or charging hub. I bought the mini 2 case and charging hub separately which now makes it a Mini 2 Fly More Combo and am in it like $60 less than a Mini 2 SE Fly More Combo. . For me it was a better choice than not having 4k video. Also want to note, the Mini 2 also doesn't have the "Follow Me" function but I think there is a 3rd party app that you can get but it isn't that good.
Litchi is so worth the $25 compared to the crap DJI app
Another great video Keith! Yours was one I watched in my research before I purchased a Mini 2 SE a couple months ago (for recreational only). I'm thrilled with it. I've yet to see any comments from anywhere about someone regretting that purchase. One question for you: If it had "Follow mode" as some drones do, how would you maintain VLOS assuming you would have your back to it while it was following you? Walk backward? Would you have to have a VO? Maybe I'm missing something. 🤔Thanks much in advance and keep up the great work! BTW, subscribed!
Thanks for the kind words! Indeed, if you can't keep at least semi-intermittent VLOS then a VO is the only way to go legally. 🤙
Thanks again for the reply! Blue skies to you sir!
I have this drone and the orbit worked perfectly for me. I do wish it had the follow mode.
I loved this guy's review it was very detailed
Thank you!
I just purchased this drone yesterday from a big box store. One of the batteries would not charge and DJI won't support the product if bought at a big box store. But ...... the purchase price was only $289 !!!! So I just went online and ordered two more batteries and a DJI charging case so I'm still pretty pleased. As a beginner I am very pleased with how well the drone flies and the stability of the camera is pretty cool. The price point is really good for me as a new pilot because if I break it or crash it or somehow lose it, I won't be devastated. Aside from the broken battery I am really excited and pleased with the product.
Thanks for sharing!
What's the best app for this drone
@@lotheco You should use the app from DJI that is listed in the packaging for the drone.
DJI won't support product from a big box store?!?! I just bought mine from Sam's Club, set it up which essentially registers you with DJI and provides serial number info. I think you are incorrect unless you are dealing with gray-market goods. Those would be non-USA product and would not be warranted. Did you buy from a 3rd party non-USA vendor?
Very professional. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing! 🤙🤙
As a beginner I'm considering this drone for only a few months to make sure I like flying, then I'll upgrade to a mini 4 pro, so I'm not really worried about the fly more pack because I want it as cheap as possible since it's simply a transition drone. Great video though thanks!
Pozdrav, zanima me u gradu di je naseljeno ljudi i zgrada koliko može daleko letiti i koliko mu baterija traje otprilike?
Not a miss, for the price it dose what you need. I'm sure if we ask they will up date the return home to work better or we can learn how the adjust parameters, that will make us better understand the unit. Good video, Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
This is my first real drone and I think it is a great learning tool to start beginners like me who want to learn and explore on a cheaper model rather than spend thousands on something I might damage or possibly later decide I don’t want to fly drones anymore. It’s a great little drone for the price and I’m enjoying it! Thanks for your demo as well. I am still learning about the features my little drone has and how to use them. 🐝
Glad it was helpful! 🤙🤙
I have been flying china made very cheap drones for quite some time. Bought them from tiktok shop. Lost 2 on tree branches and thick bushes. Soon, my daughter will be buying a dji mini 2 SE for my birthday. Will keep on viewing your videos and get educated. Thank you very much for the info.
Thankyou! But I'm still considering Potensic Atom SE. Can the potensic use cable to charge battery; or do you have to buy a charger for it, and does the fly more kit come with xtra props too? Thankyou!
A cable can charge the battery directly, no problem. The flymore kit comes with an extra set of props, and when I just looked and with Amazon it has a $40 off coupon that is showing up so the flymore is $249, $239 with prime. Doesn't get much better than that price... amzn.to/3Iv7nMQ
Great vid thanks, do you think the extra money is worth it for the better camera on the mini 2..?
Thanks! It depends what yuo need to do with the footage. If you aren't using to submit to clients where you need the higher resolution for further processing, I think the video on this one is plenty fine...
Does anyone know a more affordable option for the dji mini pro 3. Id like to record for real estate tours
I just got one a couple days ago and so far I love it
Good to hear, it's a good little flyer!
My father in law got me one of these for Xmas and I love it. First drone; super easy to use. I put it in sport mode and it took off like a rocket. -Mike
It’s really like the perfect Christmas present good father in law
It is. We live in a RV full time so space is limited. Gifting is always a gamble. @@timoe360
I have a few drones and love the Mini 2 SE. So it does not have 4K, no big deal as i only film in 1080p with all my drones. The Mini 2 SE is a lot louder than the Mini 2. As for the battery i got 20 plus minutes flight time the other day. Also there was a slight wind from time to time.
Thanks for sharing! Nice to know about the sound, quieter is bonus for sure!
Just bought the mini se. Wonderful drone. So easy to fly and excellent camera. Fantastic for the money.
It's a good flier for sure!
Well done review. I have the Mavic 3, Air2S and the Mini 3 Pro but after watching your video, I wanted to go buy the Mini 2 SE. Please join us at the 4th Annual South Florida Drone Meetup.
i have a dji mavic pro and it has pretty bad horizon tilt does anyone know how to fix it?
The follow me mode would just be a software update if anyone can do it. It already has the sensors. Not having that is a big miss for dji imo. Id rather have follow me than orbits.
Really glad I saw this video thanks.. I was about to buy one but since it has no follow and the orbit was questionable ..I will give it a miss ...Im now looking at the Holy Stone maybe you could do a review on that one please...Vince
Thanks! Which Holy Stone? I reviewed quite a few.
i took mine about a mine in a half in decent winds, it wasnt cutting out at all, i think it could go quite a bit further, when i get to the mountain i was shooting i was about 60 percent battery shot i shot it and headed back.
To me coming from the fact ive only flown a cheap wal mart drone before the mini 2 se, it was state of the art to me. Now im upgrading to a mavic 3 pro which ill have in a couple of days.
There's no comparison between a cheapo brand and a better build like this one for sure.... 🤙
I have a DJI Spark that I bought 6 years ago and have not flown since then until recently. I bought new batteries for it and had to have the controller repaired, and am flying it regularly now. It shoots 1080p video, which seems comparable to the 2.7K video for the Mini SE. Honestly, the difference between 4K and 2.7K is pretty much undetectable at KZhead resolution. Unless you are a professional selling to real estate brokers or TV stations, I don't see why anyone needs better resolution, as pilot skill and experience are much more important factors than raw image quality. All that said, after viewing your very helpful video, I don't see any reason not to stick with my old reliable Spark, even though it lacks built-in orbit capabilities. Just another good reason to develop manual flying skills.
Thanks for sharing!
I miss my Spark and the object avoidance it had. It flew perfectly and the video quality was great. 😃
Thanks for making an honest review and not a review-disguised ad
Thanks for noticing! 🤙
I just unboxed mine, thanks for the video. I'm a newbie and wanted an inexpensive drone to learn on.
Nice! In a big, open space first, outside. NOT inside or tight quarters. Launch, keep it 6-10' off the ground and just take some time and pilot it around for a full battery, landing and launching a few times. Once you get the hang of it a bit you can do more advanced moves, but don't rush it. The time you do and zig when you should have zagged and you tag a tree or house, then the gimbal stops working you'll regret it... 🤙🤙
It can perform a follow by doing the following. Set it up to do an orbit, then as you start it, begin walking, match the drones speed and it is unable to circle you and will just follow.
Walking at 7 MPH might be a little tough for me but would be interesting for sure!
Lol. Agreed. Maybe just a walk prevents it being able to get in front of you to start it's orbit. Try it. It does work. I haven't done the math about the speed thing.
Been looking at this for a while but after watching this it's a No from me. No follow mode is a FAIL. Thanks for the video ✌️💜
My pleasure, glad it helped! A basic follow is important to a lot of people for sure...
Thankyou!!
You're welcome!
The GPS signal is amazing. I can sit in my car with the AC and do a gig with the drone
Does a good job!
Thinking about buying this for duck hunting. Save me a ton of time when we’re scouting.
Just got a mini2se and not flown it yet?? Very informative video!! Just wondering is there a setting where you can switch the control joysticks ?? So direction control is on left side and height is on the right side!
Hello! Fairly certain that you can change the "stick mode" from 2 to 1, which should have the result you're looking for... Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones thankyou
time to spy on my neighbors
You must have more interesting neighbors than I do.
@@AlienDrones i dont even know them
Just got Mini 2 SE. Would I like to have follow me, yes. What sealed the deal was the strong signal, image quality, and control of the drone all for $300. So far it has been great and looking forward to using little done on vac.
Its a good flier for sure and should treat you well!
There is a follow me cheat, it will track you if you fly the drone at the side of you in circle mode and walk in the direction of the circle.
Thanks for the tip. Found I use the circling of a object the most. @@DadsDrones-xf7cd
Thanks for a great video. After a fair amount of online sleuthing I had decided on the feature rich Potensic Atom as the value leader over the DJI Mini 2 SE. I did take note that several reviewers made case regarding the solid, quality of DJI as a long established brand particularily for a drone novice (me). On that note I elected to drive out & visit a few local electronics retailers (Best Buy, etc). Saw no Potensic on the shelves, but everyone had DJI. That same day Costco posted a 'Members Only' special on the Mini 2 SE (there only drone) which I bought. *I wanted a drone to do roof & gutter inspections, picture quality & drone stability being paramount, which so far, the DJI does well. It was/is also paramount that the drone be reliable & well supported. *Having said all this, I too am disappointed by the poor RTH on this machine and "no where close to 31 min" run time... & truth be known, also dissapointed by the lack of a "follow me".feature. Truly hope DJI rectifies these issues in coming upgrades. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦
Thanks for sharing! The Mini 2 SE is a good flyer and should treat you well! 🤙
@@AlienDrones Thx for the reassurance, appreciated. *Returned my Mini 2 SE yesterday. Costco (being Costco) no fuss instant 100% refund. Kudos to DJI Service as well. They refunded my 2 yr Refresh and additional battery & charger I'd ordered, again without fuss. 🙏 *Ordered Atom Fly More kit from Amazon. 👍 Cheers
@@danielwittmotorycle6541 Indeed the ATOM does a good job and is one of the best values out there... 🤙
I purchased the dji mini 2 se yesterday and i like it alot, the pictures and videos are cool for me because its my first ever drone however i did notice the battery didnt last 31 minutes i fully charged the remote and drone before first use and im not sure how long i used it maybe 20 something minutes but definately not 31 minutes. I do like it though to be honest.
Thanks for sharing! It is a good flyer and has fair functionality. It is good for a first drone, it should treat you well! Have Fun!
Great review. I own this drone and love it. I 100% agree it should have follow me mode. As far as RTH, you can adjust the settings although, I believe it has a limit......if you're only 20 meters out it won't engage. Why would it? It's right there.
Thanks! You are correct that you can see it, but why does the distance dictate that it can't return to the home point? You could argue anything in VLOS you can still see it, so disable the auto return to home feature with 400' or 500' would be the same. Seems like an arbitrary omission on DJIs part, especially for a "beginner" drone, and being the market leader they can do better than such silly quirks. 🤙
I just bought this one. So far for me, its worth it for beginner like me. Will probably upgrade soon.
Good choice! It does a good job for sure for the price.
flying over 50ft, signal already lost at 400m away( only trees as obstacles) need to increase alt to get signal or the rth will help to establish alt and signal. i felt incomplete due to lack of 4k footage sport mode - 13mins normal mode - 15min cine mode - 15- 19mins all mode are all moving and full forward trottle
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Is the camera on a gimble and if so is the video footage play back better that the potensic se drone video footage
This drone (DJI Mini 2 SE) does have a 3-axis gimbal, the Potensic ATOM SE does not, so the DJI Mini 2 SE has better video. However, the Potensic ATOM (not the SE model) with 3-axis gimbal is better video than this DJI mini 2 SE and is cheaper.
Have had my Mini 2 SE for almost 2 weeks and have doing some test flights around the house. Works quite well but found out today the Mini 2 SE is not included in DJI's software development kit (SDK) which means third party apps like Dronelink and Litchi cannot support it. Strange because the Mini 2 and Mine SE are both supported by DJI's SDK and thus, the third party apps.
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so thats why it wont connecting on my litchi app
While DJI haven’t any current plans on the sdk for the 2se, you gotta think that they will eventually open it up. I think they took several months for the mini 2. So the decision is either live without that for now or spend more and get a mini 3 or 3 pro.
Same here ,but if u have an android it's gonna hard to the app u really need which is dji fly.....dji & Samsung are not friends at all. Only apple products,I went & bought an iPad for the right app & larger screen. U gonna have to go thru some hoops & hurdles to get it on android if that's what ur running.
It actually took a year and a bit for the mini 2 to get it. Crazy insane that 2 se can't do it- even the 3 and 3 pro have an opened SDK
Does this drone broadcast remote ID? I was planning to use it under part 107 so if not i would need to purchase a module then right? Any advice? Thanks.
This does not transmit STD RID. Most sub 250g drones do not, the only exception I'm aware of is the DJI mini 3. (The Mini 4 is supposed to but not yet approved by the FAA, so time will tell when that's worked out.) So yes, you'd need an RID module for this to be legal for part 107 work. I did review the cheapest and lightest all-in-one module I've found to date here: kzhead.info/sun/dr1to92BpHtvq58/bejne.html . There are other modules where you have to add a battery, GPS module or antenna, but this is the best complete module I've see to date.
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good video mate, i believe there is an app that means you are able to do some follow me stuff on the 2SE!
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Honestly i cant even tell a difference between 2.7 at 25-30 fps and 4k.. 4k needs at least 30 fps not to stutter or have jello. 2.7 looks amazing enough for me! But for $500 I think id rather buy a used/open box mini SE or mini 2 for a fraction of the price. Or spend a little more for a mini 3 pro. Thanks for review man
Thanks! Indeed, I thought the 2.7k was decent, though they could have increased the bitrate just a bit. Didn't make the cut of my dislikes (was next in line though), it's sitting at 40 Mbps which is too low, I noticed stutter if panning and moving quick...
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Would you recommend the mini 3 over the 2 se? Are the issues you mentioned sorted or better on the mini 3?
mini 3 pro is a step above the mini 2 se in nearly everything... just depends if the extra things you get is worth the extra money for you personally.
Looking to make my first purchase. How many power zoom does this have? Also do you have a DJI Mini 3 video?
I think it is 3 level digital zoom.
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nice review. Its good for the money and best is its DJI. So all good. I had Yuneec Q500 4K and I regret losing it. No match for it.
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I think this drone is still pretty good. Thanks for the tutorial.
Indeed, it's a great little flyer! Thanks for sharing!
I love my mini 2 se, before it I had only ever had toy type drones with crappy cameras and a 75-100 feet limit. This little thing has blown me away with its capabilities, especially for under $400.
I ordered a Stealth Drone 4k for $100. It is terrible. Fortunately, I got my money back and ordered this drone. I've had it for a few weeks and it is fun. The follow me feature was not a deal breaker and I ordered the basic kit from Amazon. I would buy an extra battery however. Flying it with its auto takeoff and landing plus maneuverability is fun and easy. I would highly recommend getting your Part 107 license. I'm already a licensed Sport Pilot so obtaining a 107 endorsement was easy. For the price, this is a great starter drone.
Thanks for sharing! Indeed, a bad flier can ruin the experience, and a good flier can make it a fantastic experience!
Im really interested in buying the mavic 3 enterprise for 3d mapping but ive never flown a drown before, i wanna buy this one to practice.
It's a great little flier for sure and being DJI will have a similar look and feel so that's a great idea to practice with this one instead of the M3!
They have them at Sam’s club with the fly more combo for 330 trust me this drone rocks
I don't believe the one for $330 at Sam's is the fly more, it just has 2 batteries and a case, if the picture shown is true. Still a decent deal, but to be a fly-more it at least needs the extra props, 3rd battery and charging hub. But agreed, it is a capable drone kit for that price and does a good job. 🤙
Does this drone broadcast remote ID like the mini 3 pro?
no RID built in
😄looks nice, think Im getting either Beast sg906 2 of Aliexpress next, or a Hubsan Zino 2 of ebay for £100, less batteries.
All great information for a new drone (such as myself) user. The one thing I take from the FAA website is that any drone flight that takes the footage and posts it to social media is now considered a commercial flight not recreational and regardless of the 250g weight now has to be registered. Basically, being every drone video on KZhead.
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So the FAA thinks all photos of family/friends/vacations etc. on social media are commercial? If they are not monetized in any way I would go to court with them on that and I think win. Public opinion would be overwhelming. Blue skies!
@@bomanone0905 totally agree with you, but if the description box to the video has any link that is or anything is even said in the video such as merch that the creator sells.
Understood and I can understand some reasoning on that. Not an issue with my YT. It's recreational only too.😁 I want to be 100% safe and legal but if it does not make common sense..... 👍👍@@Frank-uf2vn
Never owned a drone but I am looking to get something respectable to start my journey. Probably just for hobby stuff but I am thinking is might grab one of these
It does a good job and the price is down a little bit right now too. It should treat you well! 🤙
@@AlienDrones Hello from Ohio, I'm 60 and a boater not a drone pilot...lol. I'd like to get footage out on the lake with this drone in front of me . Would this handle the elements? Its on sale for 299 right now. Looks like a nice drone. Any others that you would recommend in that $$ range or this one of the best ? (You were very disappointed with no follow mode?) Thanks Tom
What's the difference between the mini SE and the mini2 SE? And does the camera tilt down for straight downward pics? Is the image "distorted" do to a wide angle lens or is it usable for taking pictures of roofs? Thanks
The Mini 2 SE is a much better device than the mini SE is. The camera does turn straight down and the pictures and video are decent if you have good light.
@@AlienDrones wow! Thank you very much for answering so fast. So even though the Mini 2 SE is about 235 usd dollars more I should try to go for it? Or can I start with the Mini SE for now and maybe get the Mini 2 SE next year?
@@FernandoTRA From what I can tell, the mini SE isn't being offered by DJI anymore on their site, so it is older technology. Even if you can get an older one off Amazon, if you compare the same kit there isn't much of a difference in price, (on Amazon the Mini SE is higher priced than the M2SE for the same kit 1 battery kit amzn.to/44zifAN ). It's always better to get the newer technology and for the price I'd consider the Mini2 SE over the Mini SE.
@@AlienDrones thank you very much for the advice. Will try to get the one you recommend. Yes, I also saw it was no longer available from dji and the Mexican Amazon has either a one battery Mini SE kit or a 2 battery Mini 2 SE kit. Again, thank you very much for all your advice and great videos.
Love mine
Nice video. I should know this but I believe DJI only has the tracking functions on its drones with OA. I have both the Mini 3 Pro and Air2s and they both have it. My Mini 2.....shame on me, because I can't remember :)
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Mini 2 doesn't have OA, therefore no follow/tracking. Same with Mini 3.
Yeah, right off the bat you just reminded me why I don't like DJI drones - the way you have to calibrate the compass so often before you can use it. I have a Mavic Air, which is apparently so obsolete now, at an ancient 5 years, that spares are not available and the lastest app doesn't work with it. Thanks DJI! And as I almost, somewhat, think of getting a newer one.. you remind me about that damn compass. I'll stick with my 'toy' drone then.
Had I known that dji would not include the follow me or released the software so that Litchi can support it, I would definitely NOT have purchased it.
Id like to hear more stuff regarding RID
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@AlienDrones awesome, thanks. Oh and one other thing if you ever speak to a faa rep again can you mention the security/privacy concerns related to drone operator location information that will be freely available to the general public? You can mention that dmv revords aren't public records and also car gps information isnt available to people either so RID information also shouldnt be accessible outside of LE personnel.
What is the name of the app that u use when u fly this?😊
DJI Fly
All that green burned my eyes! 👍
Ha! St. Patrick's Day must give you anxiety... 🍀
I'm so close to buying one. The fact it doesn't have a follow mode doesn't put me off but I can understand why it would with people. The important things to me are.... a half decent camera, decent battery life (20 mins is ok) and good flying distance. 10 km is brilliant. And yeh, I know you're not gunna quite get that but even 5 km away and back will be awesome. I've wanted a drone for years... and on a budget so this seems perfect. Great video thank you.
Glad it is helpful, thanks for sharing! 😎
check out the dji mini 4k
@@xCHOPP3R or the mini 2 at a lower price. lol.
@xCHOPP3R Got the SE. Quick play the day before yesterday.... Shute weather yesterday.... Dry today with a bit of wind so should get a session between running the hound. 👍
Hi, Will I need to get a RID on this drone after Sept 16? (For recreational only)
Nope, not for recreation only... 🤙