DJI Mavic Mini

Easy to start flying ; Stable, reliable manners ; Extremely light and compact ; Impressive battery life ; No FAA registration required

Small yet capable in the air ; Solid camera performance with some caveats ; Stellar battery life

Video link a little flaky at times ; Lacks some core camera features ; Fewer smart modes

Low cost of entry. Includes remote control. Excellent battery life. Crisp 2.7K video and 12MP photos. Gimbal stabilization. Automated cinematic camera movements. Find My Drone feature. Doesn't require federal registration.

Some connectivity issues in testing. Omits obstacle detection sensors. No 24fps video option. Doesn't support Raw or HDR images.

Bottom Line: The DJI Mavic Mini is a lightweight drone that you don't have to register, but spotty connectivity makes it hard to recommend wholeheartedly.

Smart, collapsible design Incredibly stable video capture Impressive battery life No registration needed

No 4K or 60fps 2.7K video No object tracking Micro USB charging, not USB-C

The DJI Mavic Mini is a masterful balance of portability, price, image quality, and convenience. Its featherweight, foldable design means you can fly it without needing to register it first, and despite its size it still manages to offer remarkably...

Much more affordable than any previous DJI drone ; Easy to fly ; Smooth footage ; QuickShot modes are fun to use ; Battery life is decent for the size

GPS/Location didn't work for remembering take-off point ; It won't like strong winds ; QuickShot options limited compared to bigger models ; Slow charging batteries

If you're after an easy, affordable way to get into the world of drones, the Mavic Mini is a superb option. Considering its size and how inexpensive it is, the performance and features on offer are fantastic.

Absolutely dinky ; No CAA registration needed ; Fantastic stabilisation ; Great battery life

No 4K capture ; No object tracking ; Limited image control

Dinky drones don’t come more feature-packed, and bigger drones need to be registered, making the DJI Mavic Mini a drone in a league of its own

matter is the Mavic Mini’s $399 starting price, ease of use and its half-hour endurance, more than enough flight time for you to get your fix.

Super easy to fly, good video quality, good battery life and many setting options for both amateurs and advanced. Lots of fun for the money.

Does not have 4K video. Image noise when shooting in low light.

The small DJI Mavic Mini drone is so easy to use and easy to fly, that anyone can make it happen. The drone is not only very fun to fly and film with, it can also be used for useful things. The controller is easy to relate to, and the DJI app is well...