@@patrickcooperstockfootage1185 yea but they did this to make you wanna buy a mini 2 the mini 2 was in the works along side the mini 1.. they havent been working on this drone a few months after.. what they did was said how can we get more money and screw over the customer lets offer another drone with the same stuff on it just give them a remote and put a number 2 on it and a 4k on the camera that oviously has the sensor capable of actually shooting 4k and occusyn built in but disabled... folks weve been duped this is how dji operates.. they did it with the naza controlers way back when they messed up on the firmware said hey we fixed it but you have to buy this new one at 100 more... when a hacker came around found out they just changed the code and he gave the code for free... then comes the phantom line the only line worthy of 4 k and worthy of occusyne and true diversity antennas etc.. then thewy said oh no one can afford them we need more profittttttttttttts morereee profits so they made the spark it sucked range suffered they called it enhanced wifi lol nothing enhanced just a name the transmitters got hot the drone got hot why 1 watt of power the transmitter put out almost 1 wqatt on the drone why they knew when they made it it would suck how do you compinsate you increase dbi and watts or just watts.. then came the air.. it sucked same bs then the air 2 better finally...alittle better fss hopping... then came the mavic pro.. etc now with the mini.. folks the only line to use true good high quality 4k sensors was the phantom 3 pro and 4 models they used good chips actual hardwear for the diversity and fss hopping after phantom they said fuck it lets use a off the shelf wifi chip and just add code... btw my spektrum dx8 uses fss hopping its from 2012 and and get this it didnt have it before they just added code to the arm processor or arduinno chip[ to say hay do this and voila ... so this new mini all they did was take a mini off the shelf stick stickers on it grab a transmitter put in some code and some bs lines its better it goes 10k psst it dont... i saw 3 miles max... first to have any good system you need to hope freq you need diversity antennas.. the video must be on 2 channels and be rock solid yopu must have antennas on the transmitter that are bigger and more power.. if you want range add a 2 watt powered wifi booster to your transmitter owith a external lipo pack.. it will only garantee you transmitt it wont garantee yoru video breaks up from the drone the drone is wayyy to small to add a 1 watt transmitter on it for the video.. and no ones decoded the signal yet in fact no ones be able to get to the main code to see whats really on these things.. why i dont know geohotz gave us the ps3 broke the code i wish he came on the case and really opened it up.. as it stands.. you can pay 25 bnucks to some hacking site i did to get 1.5-1.8 wsatts outta your transmitter i dont kno if its true i paid them to try it out their software said it was enabled... proof i dunno no way to prove it unless i get a watt meter i guess those little ones that have antennas that detect freq and watts... but really you want range and 4k get a action cam a good one a really good one strap it to a mavic pro or phantom line phantoms for the weight carrying and then do that you can add any transmitter... and use some fat sharks with that... dji has really screwed us over
I have both drones Billy I took my Mini2 out today and took it out a mile and then did a 360 view controlled without stuttering. You just can’t do the with the Mini1. That is the difference it flys so much more confidently. Love it. But still love the mini 1.
Dude!!! Those files were golden... seeing pictures from both drones side by side is ... just perfect. It really helps me make a choice of which one to buy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Keep up the good work!
So as soon as the mini 2 came out, the going price for a lightly used mini fell substantially. You can get a mini with the flymore extras for 300 or less. I myself (as a non-professional) can't see a meaningful difference in the photo quality. IMO, in nearly all cases this isn't worth the upgrade.
thanks for sharing ... I'm an owner of the first iteration of the mini and viewing the videos and photos you've uploaded I really don't think the changes are wrenching enough to justify the 2. The video is of course better but not amazingly better and yes the flight performance will also be better. And whilst the flight time and performance is improved its sill effected by the wind having a light profile. The better upgrade for owners of the mini is to go from the 1 to the Air 2 which does have a larger sensor and for both still and video photography and better flight dynamics.
If you have a DVD & a BluRay which one you chose? (Quality - resolution) With 1.5 Miles & 4.6 miles. Which one you chose? (Distance and reliable) Jpeg & raw which one you like? Just those 3 worth the upgrade. If I have an old mini I will sell it for $300 and get the new one:)
another very good informative and complete review Billy, and I really like you attach original video files. Great stuff. other youtubers often skip. Good job! greets, stay safe mate!
I have the mini 1 and have been thinking about upgrading to the mini 2. I use the mini for casual use, the "drone in the bag" in case it is needed. If I have a gig or have pro work, there are other drones I can bring. I wish they did 4K 60fps or at least change the sensor. For the most part, you can still live with 1080 or 2K res. As Billy mentioned, the quality is similar. The only thing holding me back is the remote for the mini. It is functional and great, however it defeats the whole "mini" thing. The new controller is bigger than the mini, the original one is more compact/portable. I appreciate the review and Billy did a good job with his points. For now, I wIll wait for the Mini 3
Great job at explaining the difference in these two drones. I'm definitely torn between deciding if I should just go big and upgrade to the Air2 or a minimal upgrade to the Mini2.
@@zeffez8161 i ended up going with the Mini2. Its camera and video are much better than I expected. A buddy got one and I was amazed at how much better it was than the original Mini. For what I use it for just social media, it works great and because its size is so small I even take it with me more places than I actually use it.
I returned my mini cause I have too much issues with the cam going out while flying nothing seemed too fix it. so I returned it and bought the mini 2. You didn’t mention that the mini 2 has zoom on the cam. I believe it’s a 4x zoom.
@@Jake3eee Haha yep. And not only that, but a Lumix G85 too. I spent all afternoon today flying my Mini 2, so I can't say I regret it! I'd expect some footage to start appearing in my videos over the next few weeks!
Great video. Very informative and helpful. I’m due to get this as soon as spring arrives and I can actually go out and fly with no rain around. Saw some good deals on Amazon on mini 1 and was tempted by the cheaper option. But I think I will hold off and stick with mini 2 even.
I had a Mini1 for two months and sold it. I've had the Mini2 for a week and its jaw dropping how much better it is for $100 Canadian. Connectivity is flawless. Power is shocking. It plows through wind. Sound is half as loud and apparently due to harder plastic. As for the camera, I haven't noticed a huge difference but I also haven't done a lot of editing in a week. I'm also still learning that aspect of droning. I wonder how much better the Mini3 will be?? LOL
@@utkarshsahu thats a great price for an M1. I guess it all depends what you want to do with the drone. Theres nothing wrong with the M1, its just that the M2 is a more capable drone. Allows you to fly further away with confidence and in higher wind speed. The camera is better but the M1 is extremely good. For $225 more id just stick with the M1, unless you have lots of cash LOL. Hope this helps.
I disagree with the idea that it was definitively artificial limiting of the hardware. Is it possible DJI limited the first Mini to 2k so that people would buy the Mini 2? Yes, it's possible. But it's also possible the first Mini had a slower mobile processor and didn't have the horsepower to process 4k video. The Mini 2 likely has a processor upgrade that they don't advertise because who really cares. If you could unlock the 4k capabilities and force the software to record in 4k I'd be the whole drone would choke up. It'd probably interfere with some core processes too, or simply skip frames and be below 30 FPS. Or ya know...maybe he's right and it is all artificial limiting. Apple does it with their phones after all. Tesla with their cars. It's a common, sleezy practice.
Can you check the firmware on the mini 1 It seems like you're getting in error weak signal or Adjust antenna due to the firmware update on the app I think the mini 1 is having some problems Can you check on that
One year later I'm watching this as a potential first drone buyer in Australia and I have choices of a DJI refurbished Mini for $339 as the cheap option , refurb Mini 2 for 629 , brand new Mini 2 Fly More Combo for $949 ( three batteries and all the spares ) or a DJI Mavic Air 2 for $1499 , all in aussie dollars . Right now I'm leaning to the $949 option , that equates to $699 USD at the current rate of exchange . I don't want to buy a toy but I don't want to sell the farm to buy a drone either , especially as a novice . Constructive thoughts welcome , thanks .
Does the mini 2 have active track and obstacle avoidance? Also, does active track always have features with it, like circling its target as it follows?
Very nice of you to make this video and share your knowledge with others. I just started using my Mini and truly appreciate your effort and knowledge you share. GBYAY....Kenny in Vegas
I have the mini. I'll likely get the mini 2 for the raw photo feature (even though I feel the mini could have had a firmware update to shoot in raw) but I also like the new range. The reason I i'd get the mini 2 over the air 2 is because I still won't have to register the drone or have a license to operate it. I basically see the mini 2 as a mavic air 2 mini ;)
@@billykyle That's too bad, however, I understand 100%, the limitations of packing THAT much technology into 249 grams. I applaud their efforts to keep droning alive (in the wake of increasing legislation) and can only hold my breath until governments change the weight limit to 248 grams in opposition.
To process 4k videos, you need a lot quicker proccesing unit, so you cant just add a 4k camera on same unit and make it shoot 4k, as with this logic my old nokia 3200 could shoot 8k videos with new camera attached..
Speaking as a Canadian, where we have some of the strictest drone regulations and biggest no-fly zones, the big answer to 'why Mini 2 and not Air 2" is that the Mini is 249 grams... which was very intentional on DJI's part. One of the limits in Canada is that 250 gram marker. Drones under 250 grams do not have to be federally registered, and can be flown without requiring the NAV Canada "Basic" operator certificate. (You obviously still have to follow all of the restrictions like no flight within 100m/300' of developed areas, buildings, houses, parks, no flying over events, traffic, etc., plus altitude and wind speed restrictions, no flight within a radius of any airport or helipad or prison, hospital, government building, etc., and more - but you don't need the certificate, and don't need to register the hardware.)
I crashed my mini-2 then bought another then stuck the second one up in my pine tree about 78 feet high.. then I called my tree buddy and he got it out with his bucket truck..then I got the first one fixed....I should stay on the ground...But now I have two dji mini-2`s....Great Video !!! True Story
I am a total fan of drone photography and video but i have never flown a drone. And I would like to begin right now. What drone should i buy? A cheap one, a better one and learn cautiously? What should my experience curve be like?. Thanks.
What about battery capacity? Are the batteries the same as the mini? Specs show capacity for the mini 2 as 5200 mAh. Does this figure in to the distance? I have the mini and am considering the mini 2 but wondering if the batteries could be interchangeable. Thanks!
I have a question where is some places the gps bad maybe i will got lost connection? Can i fly it on high place like a mountain? Is the connection good ?
Strangely, after editing both the raw and the jpeg, there's very little difference. If anything very unusually the raw started to fall apart displaying colour noise etc well before the jpeg. Both when zoomed in look just as clear.
I totally agree with you! In my case, I always shoot in RAW with my Mavic 2 Pro. Now, between the Mini vs Mini 2, I like more how the JPEGs look on the former than the processed RAWs on the latter. The software handles the JPEG processing very well, especially bright highlights.
Nice comparison. New video suggestion: can you compare the regulatory,hurdles / requirements of flying the mini-2 vs the Magic Air 2? FAA registration, getting permission to fly in certain spaces etc? Would help new drone users dramatically. Thanks.
Both drones are under 249kg, in the USA and Canada drones 250kg and above are required to be registered and the operator needs a liscense, these drones were specifically made to sort of exploit that rule
Hell yeah, mavic air 1 doesn't even have Occusync 1 yet, which means the transmission are as bad as mavic mini 1, mavic air 1 may have some advantage over mavic mini 2, but clearly mavic mini 2 has alot more features
When you say there are less software limitations with Mini 2, does that include for mapping? The Mini can only use Dronelink. Can the Mini 2 use Pix4D?
Gday Billy, At the end you ask "if you've had the mini 1 why wouldn't you upgrade to the Air 2". I have the mini 1, yes im thinking about upgrading to the mini 2 but now I'm thinking why not wait until the mini 3. Yes I woukd love to upgrade to a Air 2 or Air 2S, but it's not a question of whether I could, the question us "why, woukd I?". The mini's have something that none of the other drones in the "Mavic" range have, the mini's have the deal breaker for any other mavic drone. WEIGHT!!, or more precisely lack of weight. Been a sub 250g (.55lb) drone means no one knows where I'm flying it because I don't have to register it.
Great video Billy! I'm soo tempted to pick one up but still want the Air 2...Id rather have something a bit bigger and capable but the Mini 2 is such a little beast
I just got a mavic 1 with an extra battery and a display charging case from Costco for 300. should I bring it back and get this or not worth the difference ?
Not sure if i missed, is the there a Collision Avoidance feature? For non-vlogger/avg traveller who wants to document the places we've been, does this have a easier learning curve than Insta360 One X2? For someone who use Smartphone WITHOUT Data plan (USA) and rely on Wifi Hotsports to get on the Internet, will still work with Samsung Galaxy S10E Thanks
I don’t have either. I’m about to get one. Which one does everyone recommend I get? Because I don’t care about a $50 difference. Just want the one that’s best out of the two. Opinions?
You have to decide, buddy. It has to be based on YOUR criteria and preferences. What are you looking for? 😀 In my case, I already own a Mavic 2 Pro, and decided to buy the older Mavic Mini instead of the Mini 2 because it checks my criteria. Why? While I'm a RAW shooter, I prefer the JPEG processing of the Mavic Mini. It protects the highlights more than the Mini 2. Also, its controller is way smaller and the same foldable style as the M2P. I don't care about the video only being 2.7K and lower bitrate than the Mini 2 because looks-wise, it still looks beautiful and impressive. From far away, micro-detail and defined textures are not needed, plus watching at 1440p on my smartphone will cancel any sharpness and detail advantages of 4K video, as I've already tested with the M2P and my other 4K cameras. The entire reason I ordered the Mavic Mini was to not have to worry about specs, but just enjoy it being the little cutey it is and use what it has available. The fact that I only paid $399.00 (sans tax) on Amazon for the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo is an amazing, smile-inducing deal. It comes with three batteries, which is an entire hour of combined flight time on a windy day. It also comes with the carrying case and propeller guards, which are needed for when flying indoors. I paid $1599 (sans tax) for the M2P, and in my experience, average people don't really have a discerning eye to tell their footage apart. That's crazy but true. There's a $1200 difference in price, and much of that is in image quality they just don't notice. The Mavic Mini Fly More Combo is still $399.00 directly from Amazon. That's $200 less than the Mini 2 Fly More Combo. If you don't have a 4K display, don't care about the fancier flight modes and better signal strength, and want to save $200, the Mavic Mini doesn't look $200 worse. 😁
thanks for a great video...i need some tips what kind of micro SD card would be sufficient to capture 2.7k (not 4k)? and would love some details on how much I can record on a 64GB card?
About 2 years ago around here you used to see people fly drones all the time, but now I rarely see them. And I think 90% of people don't need more than the Mini 2 even if an Air2 is better. Even the Mavic Pro original- I haven't seen anyone fly those for over a year.
Hi if I am buying a very first drone for my teenager child for Christmas, Costco has DJI Mavic Mini Bundle for $349 for Black Friday, between Mini 2 and Mavic Mini what would you recommend as a first drone?
Billy have you noticed jerky gimbal movements of mini 2 at random times ( not always in S mode or windy conditions )? I also noticed some noise ( in dark colours )in 4K footage of my mini 2 . Is this normal ?
@@cenningitis2910 Thanks for information , yes I was searched in google as I got answer that mini had it but mini2 don't have that was my doubt . Are you sure Mavic Mini don't have same ? please can you suggest me some link
I have a question. So in my country, I can get the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo used like 2 months for around 350 USD. The new Mavic Mini 2 costs almost 600 USD. Tbh I dont think its worth that much more money but you own both drones so can u give an opinion on which to get.
Question, Why not splurge on the bigger Mavic? I use the Mini's for world traveling as it's frequently considered still a toy and doesn't need to be registered in some countries.
@Billy Kyle does the Mavic Mini 2 use the same battery as the Mini 1? I have the fly more pack and thats gonna be a bummer if I have to buy another fly more pack just to get the extra batteries.
Yes it can go 6 miles but with 31 mins of battery its safe to say it will only be going 4 before it has to return to home, I hope that extra speed will help it out
I'm going to get the Mini 2 because I can't afford the Air 2 and the doctors would no longer take my second kidney.
air 2 youll need a faa licnese the mini you wont
@@notgunnahaveit6132 That depends on what country they live in. Different countries have different regulations.
@@patrickcooperstockfootage1185 yea but they did this to make you wanna buy a mini 2 the mini 2 was in the works along side the mini 1.. they havent been working on this drone a few months after.. what they did was said how can we get more money and screw over the customer lets offer another drone with the same stuff on it just give them a remote and put a number 2 on it and a 4k on the camera that oviously has the sensor capable of actually shooting 4k and occusyn built in but disabled...
folks weve been duped this is how dji operates.. they did it with the naza controlers way back when they messed up on the firmware said hey we fixed it but you have to buy this new one at 100 more... when a hacker came around found out they just changed the code and he gave the code for free... then comes the phantom line the only line worthy of 4 k and worthy of occusyne and true diversity antennas etc.. then thewy said oh no one can afford them we need more profittttttttttttts morereee profits so they made the spark it sucked range suffered they called it enhanced wifi lol nothing enhanced just a name the transmitters got hot the drone got hot why 1 watt of power the transmitter put out almost 1 wqatt on the drone why they knew when they made it it would suck how do you compinsate you increase dbi and watts or just watts.. then came the air.. it sucked same bs then the air 2 better finally...alittle better fss hopping... then came the mavic pro.. etc now with the mini.. folks the only line to use true good high quality 4k sensors was the phantom 3 pro and 4 models they used good chips actual hardwear for the diversity and fss hopping after phantom they said fuck it lets use a off the shelf wifi chip and just add code...
btw my spektrum dx8 uses fss hopping its from 2012 and and get this it didnt have it before they just added code to the arm processor or arduinno chip[ to say hay do this and voila ... so this new mini all they did was take a mini off the shelf stick stickers on it grab a transmitter put in some code and some bs lines its better it goes 10k psst it dont... i saw 3 miles max... first to have any good system you need to hope freq you need diversity antennas.. the video must be on 2 channels and be rock solid yopu must have antennas on the transmitter that are bigger and more power..
if you want range add a 2 watt powered wifi booster to your transmitter owith a external lipo pack.. it will only garantee you transmitt it wont garantee yoru video breaks up from the drone the drone is wayyy to small to add a 1 watt transmitter on it for the video..
and no ones decoded the signal yet in fact no ones be able to get to the main code to see whats really on these things.. why i dont know geohotz gave us the ps3 broke the code i wish he came on the case and really opened it up.. as it stands.. you can pay 25 bnucks to some hacking site i did to get 1.5-1.8 wsatts outta your transmitter i dont kno if its true i paid them to try it out their software said it was enabled... proof i dunno no way to prove it unless i get a watt meter i guess those little ones that have antennas that detect freq and watts... but really you want range and 4k get a action cam a good one a really good one strap it to a mavic pro or phantom line phantoms for the weight carrying and then do that you can add any transmitter... and use some fat sharks with that... dji has really screwed us over
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@@notgunnahaveit6132 What are you on? Can I get some?
Who else doesn't have one but still watching.
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@@BrandonTTP easiest way is get a job😂😂
Yes. Finally someone I don't need to play at 1.25x
that was the first thing i noticed too, he knows to keep the video short and talk fast af 🤣
Not fast enough for me lol! I need RUclips to release 3x video speed.
He probably sped it up in post. xD
Same here 😀
@@Ailunzza For Sure. Or he drank 10 coffees immediately before shooting 😄
I have both drones Billy I took my Mini2 out today and took it out a mile and then did a 360 view controlled without stuttering. You just can’t do the with the Mini1. That is the difference it flys so much more confidently. Love it. But still love the mini 1.
Bro. which one is best for price worth
@@salihm1155 Mini 2
Dude!!! Those files were golden... seeing pictures from both drones side by side is ... just perfect. It really helps me make a choice of which one to buy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Keep up the good work!
So as soon as the mini 2 came out, the going price for a lightly used mini fell substantially. You can get a mini with the flymore extras for 300 or less. I myself (as a non-professional) can't see a meaningful difference in the photo quality. IMO, in nearly all cases this isn't worth the upgrade.
thanks for sharing ... I'm an owner of the first iteration of the mini and viewing the videos and photos you've uploaded I really don't think the changes are wrenching enough to justify the 2. The video is of course better but not amazingly better and yes the flight performance will also be better. And whilst the flight time and performance is improved its sill effected by the wind having a light profile. The better upgrade for owners of the mini is to go from the 1 to the Air 2 which does have a larger sensor and for both still and video photography and better flight dynamics.
If you have a DVD & a BluRay which one you chose? (Quality - resolution)
With 1.5 Miles & 4.6 miles. Which one you chose? (Distance and reliable)
Jpeg & raw which one you like?
Just those 3 worth the upgrade. If I have an old mini I will sell it for $300 and get the new one:)
another very good informative and complete review Billy, and I really like you attach original video files. Great stuff. other youtubers often skip. Good job! greets, stay safe mate!
I am literally watching this in class right now and it is very helpful thank you!
same
Stay in school. Don't be a fool.
Not a smart move
@@lohrtom bro I am in 11th grade and my overall is a 95. I am in all advanced classes and took 5 APs I think ill be alright
@@MaximGhost bro I am in 11th grade and my overall is a 95. I am in all advanced classes and took 5 APs I think ill be alright
I have the mini 1 and have been thinking about upgrading to the mini 2. I use the mini for casual use, the "drone in the bag" in case it is needed. If I have a gig or have pro work, there are other drones I can bring. I wish they did 4K 60fps or at least change the sensor. For the most part, you can still live with 1080 or 2K res. As Billy mentioned, the quality is similar. The only thing holding me back is the remote for the mini. It is functional and great, however it defeats the whole "mini" thing. The new controller is bigger than the mini, the original one is more compact/portable. I appreciate the review and Billy did a good job with his points.
For now, I wIll wait for the Mini 3
Thanks for answering this question! As of now, I will be happy with my mini 1 😇🤘
me also
Me too
Thanks man great comparison, you helped confirm what I was thinking, going to upgrade from my mini to the air 2 when I can 👍🏻
This is an awesome comparison! Best I´ve seen! I have the original Mini and will soon be upgrading to the Mini 2.
Great job at explaining the difference in these two drones. I'm definitely torn between deciding if I should just go big and upgrade to the Air2 or a minimal upgrade to the Mini2.
@@zeffez8161 i ended up going with the Mini2. Its camera and video are much better than I expected. A buddy got one and I was amazed at how much better it was than the original Mini. For what I use it for just social media, it works great and because its size is so small I even take it with me more places than I actually use it.
I returned my mini cause I have too much issues with the cam going out while flying nothing seemed too fix it. so I returned it and bought the mini 2. You didn’t mention that the mini 2 has zoom on the cam. I believe it’s a 4x zoom.
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1. Excellent presentation
2. Awesome information
3. Great comparison
4. Cut back on the coffee
I received mine late last week. It really is complete. Ocusync2 is incredible on this discreet package. I had no business buying it, but glad I did.
What is ocusync 2
My wallet has really taken a beating this past month 😂
Have you purchased one?
@@Jake3eee Haha yep. And not only that, but a Lumix G85 too. I spent all afternoon today flying my Mini 2, so I can't say I regret it! I'd expect some footage to start appearing in my videos over the next few weeks!
Great video. Very informative and helpful. I’m due to get this as soon as spring arrives and I can actually go out and fly with no rain around. Saw some good deals on Amazon on mini 1 and was tempted by the cheaper option. But I think I will hold off and stick with mini 2 even.
That’s a good point at the end. I may re consider. I do like my mini though, my only gripe for it would be the wind issue. Looks like they fixed it
Hi Billy...
What SD card are you using in the Mini 2?
Cheers
Same
In the description
The best to buy are the san disk extreme edition. 128gb would be more than fine. Especially if you’re going to be transferring to your pc.
I had a Mini1 for two months and sold it. I've had the Mini2 for a week and its jaw dropping how much better it is for $100 Canadian. Connectivity is flawless. Power is shocking. It plows through wind. Sound is half as loud and apparently due to harder plastic. As for the camera, I haven't noticed a huge difference but I also haven't done a lot of editing in a week. I'm also still learning that aspect of droning. I wonder how much better the Mini3 will be?? LOL
I am getting MAvic mini for $325 candian
, is it worth spending addintonal 225 for mini2?
@@utkarshsahu thats a great price for an M1. I guess it all depends what you want to do with the drone. Theres nothing wrong with the M1, its just that the M2 is a more capable drone. Allows you to fly further away with confidence and in higher wind speed. The camera is better but the M1 is extremely good. For $225 more id just stick with the M1, unless you have lots of cash LOL. Hope this helps.
@@garyloewen8204 Thanks this helps :)
4:30 wait so are you saying I can hack the camera and remove the software limitations if I knew how to?
In theory.. yes. I’m sure there’s a way. Might bit be the easiest thing to do, but I’m sure it’s possible.
I disagree with the idea that it was definitively artificial limiting of the hardware. Is it possible DJI limited the first Mini to 2k so that people would buy the Mini 2? Yes, it's possible. But it's also possible the first Mini had a slower mobile processor and didn't have the horsepower to process 4k video. The Mini 2 likely has a processor upgrade that they don't advertise because who really cares.
If you could unlock the 4k capabilities and force the software to record in 4k I'd be the whole drone would choke up. It'd probably interfere with some core processes too, or simply skip frames and be below 30 FPS.
Or ya know...maybe he's right and it is all artificial limiting. Apple does it with their phones after all. Tesla with their cars. It's a common, sleezy practice.
Can you check the firmware on the mini 1 It seems like you're getting in error weak signal or Adjust antenna due to the firmware update on the app I think the mini 1 is having some problems Can you check on that
@Trapper John didn't think about🤔🤔 that I saw another droner install the old version on his mini 1 And it seemed to work but I am not sure
One year later I'm watching this as a potential first drone buyer in Australia and I have choices of a DJI refurbished Mini for $339 as the cheap option , refurb Mini 2 for 629 , brand new Mini 2 Fly More Combo for $949 ( three batteries and all the spares ) or a DJI Mavic Air 2 for $1499 , all in aussie dollars .
Right now I'm leaning to the $949 option , that equates to $699 USD at the current rate of exchange .
I don't want to buy a toy but I don't want to sell the farm to buy a drone either , especially as a novice . Constructive thoughts welcome , thanks .
Your channel logo was what I was going to use for my production company!
Thanks for this comparison, Billy. Made my decision easy. I'll keep my mini 1. No upgrade necessary in the near future 😊👍
How does the Mavic Mini hold up in wind? I heard that it struggles in even slightly windy conditions.
Fabulous analysis and discussion, Man -- you're a real resource! Many, many thank you's!
4:45 Minutes into this it says 100 mbs is that records a 100 mbs a second in 4k if so I am looking on there web site does not say that what so ever
CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR COMPARISON WITH THE MAVIC AIR 2 !!!
Shooting tomorrow!
11:25 Because it's heavier than 250g and you gotta mess with the FAA? I dunno. That's my answer.
Does the mavic mini2 use the same app as the 1?
Yep!
Does the mini 2 have active track and obstacle avoidance? Also, does active track always have features with it, like circling its target as it follows?
It doesn’t have obstacle avoidance, it has 2 sensors on the bottom so it can land easier.
Very nice of you to make this video and share your knowledge with others. I just started using my Mini and truly appreciate your effort and knowledge you share. GBYAY....Kenny in Vegas
Mini 2 is worth every penny! Got mine yesterday and it’s insane !
Camera is not better
I have the mini. I'll likely get the mini 2 for the raw photo feature (even though I feel the mini could have had a firmware update to shoot in raw) but I also like the new range. The reason I i'd get the mini 2 over the air 2 is because I still won't have to register the drone or have a license to operate it. I basically see the mini 2 as a mavic air 2 mini ;)
No registering and no license 🤔...are you from uk If so is this the case in the UK with the mini 2
I'm assuming they havent added any collision avoidance control or new follow modes?
Nope
@@billykyle That's too bad, however, I understand 100%, the limitations of packing THAT much technology into 249 grams. I applaud their efforts to keep droning alive (in the wake of increasing legislation) and can only hold my breath until governments change the weight limit to 248 grams in opposition.
mini1 with fly more combo or mini 2 whitout fly more comb? i don`t know what to buy :(
Can you buy the Mini 2 propellers for the mini 1, also is there a way to unlock the fractures in the mini 1
My first drone with occusync and definitely cant go back to enhanced wifi now.
To process 4k videos, you need a lot quicker proccesing unit, so you cant just add a 4k camera on same unit and make it shoot 4k, as with this logic my old nokia 3200 could shoot 8k videos with new camera attached..
Speaking as a Canadian, where we have some of the strictest drone regulations and biggest no-fly zones, the big answer to 'why Mini 2 and not Air 2" is that the Mini is 249 grams... which was very intentional on DJI's part. One of the limits in Canada is that 250 gram marker. Drones under 250 grams do not have to be federally registered, and can be flown without requiring the NAV Canada "Basic" operator certificate.
(You obviously still have to follow all of the restrictions like no flight within 100m/300' of developed areas, buildings, houses, parks, no flying over events, traffic, etc., plus altitude and wind speed restrictions, no flight within a radius of any airport or helipad or prison, hospital, government building, etc., and more - but you don't need the certificate, and don't need to register the hardware.)
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I crashed my mini-2 then bought another then stuck the second one up in my pine tree about 78 feet high.. then I called my tree buddy and he got it out with his bucket truck..then I got the first one fixed....I should stay on the ground...But now I have two dji mini-2`s....Great Video !!! True Story
Did they include auto tracking? Or "Follow me"?
No
Can it be modded to follow me , with a hack
I am a total fan of drone photography and video but i have never flown a drone. And I would like to begin right now. What drone should i buy? A cheap one, a better one and learn cautiously? What should my experience curve be like?. Thanks.
Can I use the Mini (2) controller on my mini(1)? Syncing it?
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What about battery capacity? Are the batteries the same as the mini? Specs show capacity for the mini 2 as 5200 mAh. Does this figure in to the distance? I have the mini and am considering the mini 2 but wondering if the batteries could be interchangeable. Thanks!
Great video and thanks 👍
Are the batteries the same? Will maverick 1 batteries work in maverick 2?
They will work, but they are slightly different. I wouldn't recommend it.
I have a question where is some places the gps bad maybe i will got lost connection? Can i fly it on high place like a mountain? Is the connection good ?
Thanks for not infusing the self indulgent techno mumbo jumbo and getting to the point of this review!
Hahahah of course
Great video, all the info I needed and smooth delivery.
I will check out your other videos 🤜🤛
Very good review, that sums up everything!
Will the batteries for the mavic mini 1 work on this new model thx
So as far as dealing with wind does it refer to wind speed or gusts?
If I were to pack without a case? Is it okay to have it exposed in the bag?
Strangely, after editing both the raw and the jpeg, there's very little difference. If anything very unusually the raw started to fall apart displaying colour noise etc well before the jpeg. Both when zoomed in look just as clear.
I totally agree with you! In my case, I always shoot in RAW with my Mavic 2 Pro. Now, between the Mini vs Mini 2, I like more how the JPEGs look on the former than the processed RAWs on the latter.
The software handles the JPEG processing very well, especially bright highlights.
How many grams have a dji mavic mini 2 bro
243 or so
Nice comparison. New video suggestion: can you compare the regulatory,hurdles / requirements of flying the mini-2 vs the Magic Air 2? FAA registration, getting permission to fly in certain spaces etc? Would help new drone users dramatically. Thanks.
Both drones are under 249kg, in the USA and Canada drones 250kg and above are required to be registered and the operator needs a liscense, these drones were specifically made to sort of exploit that rule
Sheesh this man is strong ASF. He can handle 250kg like a bouncy ball
Would the Mini 2 fly more combo be a good upgrade from the Mavic Air Fly more combo (1st Gen) ?
Hell yeah, mavic air 1 doesn't even have Occusync 1 yet, which means the transmission are as bad as mavic mini 1, mavic air 1 may have some advantage over mavic mini 2, but clearly mavic mini 2 has alot more features
... thanks Billy, very nice/informative/detailed video 🇱🇧
When you say there are less software limitations with Mini 2, does that include for mapping? The Mini can only use Dronelink. Can the Mini 2 use Pix4D?
Another solid video Billy! Thank you.
Thanks Billy for giving the full details
4:59 Isn't that @phillydronelife 's footage?
In my mavic mini 1 i only get 10 - 12 min fly time a battery is there any reason its that short?
I am getting an error code unable to fly. dji code 30226 I have a mavic mini. Can anyone help please?
Gday Billy,
At the end you ask "if you've had the mini 1 why wouldn't you upgrade to the Air 2".
I have the mini 1, yes im thinking about upgrading to the mini 2 but now I'm thinking why not wait until the mini 3.
Yes I woukd love to upgrade to a Air 2 or Air 2S, but it's not a question of whether I could, the question us "why, woukd I?".
The mini's have something that none of the other drones in the "Mavic" range have, the mini's have the deal breaker for any other mavic drone. WEIGHT!!, or more precisely lack of weight. Been a sub 250g (.55lb) drone means no one knows where I'm flying it because I don't have to register it.
What if I didn't even try the Mini 1? Should I go for 2 straight away or nah?
Yes. go for the 2 right away.
Billy, do you know if the DJI Smart controller works with the Mini 2?
Can you connect the remote from dji mavic air 2 to dji mavic mini ?
Thank you for posting this meaningful comparison.
can the propellers for the new model mini 2 be used on the original mini ?
Great video Billy! I'm soo tempted to pick one up but still want the Air 2...Id rather have something a bit bigger and capable but the Mini 2 is such a little beast
Are replacement parts interchangeable like the body shells ?
are the batteries interchangeable between the old mini and new mini?
I just got a mavic 1 with an extra battery and a display charging case from Costco for 300. should I bring it back and get this or not worth the difference ?
2:18 the first Mini has shooting mode buttons though.
Will an iPhone 11S with an otter box fit on the controller ?
Not sure if i missed, is the there a Collision Avoidance feature?
For non-vlogger/avg traveller who wants to document the places we've been, does this have a easier learning curve than Insta360 One X2?
For someone who use Smartphone WITHOUT Data plan (USA) and rely on Wifi Hotsports to get on the Internet, will still work with Samsung Galaxy S10E
Thanks
1:54 How much does the controller weigh?
Do they have the same batteries?
I don’t have either. I’m about to get one. Which one does everyone recommend I get? Because I don’t care about a $50 difference. Just want the one that’s best out of the two. Opinions?
You have to decide, buddy. It has to be based on YOUR criteria and preferences. What are you looking for? 😀
In my case, I already own a Mavic 2 Pro, and decided to buy the older Mavic Mini instead of the Mini 2 because it checks my criteria.
Why? While I'm a RAW shooter, I prefer the JPEG processing of the Mavic Mini. It protects the highlights more than the Mini 2. Also, its controller is way smaller and the same foldable style as the M2P.
I don't care about the video only being 2.7K and lower bitrate than the Mini 2 because looks-wise, it still looks beautiful and impressive.
From far away, micro-detail and defined textures are not needed, plus watching at 1440p on my smartphone will cancel any sharpness and detail advantages of 4K video, as I've already tested with the M2P and my other 4K cameras.
The entire reason I ordered the Mavic Mini was to not have to worry about specs, but just enjoy it being the little cutey it is and use what it has available.
The fact that I only paid $399.00 (sans tax) on Amazon for the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo is an amazing, smile-inducing deal.
It comes with three batteries, which is an entire hour of combined flight time on a windy day. It also comes with the carrying case and propeller guards, which are needed for when flying indoors.
I paid $1599 (sans tax) for the M2P, and in my experience, average people don't really have a discerning eye to tell their footage apart. That's crazy but true. There's a $1200 difference in price, and much of that is in image quality they just don't notice.
The Mavic Mini Fly More Combo is still $399.00 directly from Amazon. That's $200 less than the Mini 2 Fly More Combo.
If you don't have a 4K display, don't care about the fancier flight modes and better signal strength, and want to save $200, the Mavic Mini doesn't look $200 worse. 😁
thanks for a great video...i need some tips what kind of micro SD card would be sufficient to capture 2.7k (not 4k)? and would love some details on how much I can record on a 64GB card?
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About 2 years ago around here you used to see people fly drones all the time, but now I rarely see them. And I think 90% of people don't need more than the Mini 2 even if an Air2 is better. Even the Mavic Pro original- I haven't seen anyone fly those for over a year.
Hi is this prone to fly aways and failing over the ocean, like others reported with version1? And how does it handle wind?
Are the battery the same ? Except for the color?
Do any of these models follow you while recording?
Nah
Looking for a seperate charger for Mini 2
Lots available end of month but will a mini 1 do the job safely
Does the mini 2 still use the exact same batteries as the original mini?
No, they are slightly different.
Hi if I am buying a very first drone for my teenager child for Christmas, Costco has DJI Mavic Mini Bundle for $349 for Black Friday, between Mini 2 and Mavic Mini what would you recommend as a first drone?
So Everyone, if you would buy some of this drones, witch you’d you pick?
Billy have you noticed jerky gimbal movements of mini 2 at random times ( not always in S mode or windy conditions )? I also noticed some noise ( in dark colours )in 4K footage of my mini 2 . Is this normal ?
Hi Billy, Does Mavic mini2 have obstacle avoidance ? If I am not wrong Mavic Mini had those features right ..
No, both of them didn't have obstacle sensors, you didn't even research before you asking that
@@cenningitis2910 Thanks for information , yes I was searched in google as I got answer that mini had it but mini2 don't have that was my doubt . Are you sure Mavic Mini don't have same ? please can you suggest me some link
I have a question. So in my country, I can get the Mavic Mini Fly More Combo used like 2 months for around 350 USD. The new Mavic Mini 2 costs almost 600 USD. Tbh I dont think its worth that much more money but you own both drones so can u give an opinion on which to get.
I might buy the Mini 2 regular package. Not sure, but the extra batteries are nice. Note that the wifi transmission really sucks.
Question, Why not splurge on the bigger Mavic? I use the Mini's for world traveling as it's frequently considered still a toy and doesn't need to be registered in some countries.
@Billy Kyle does the Mavic Mini 2 use the same battery as the Mini 1? I have the fly more pack and thats gonna be a bummer if I have to buy another fly more pack just to get the extra batteries.
Yeah the mini 1 work on the mini 2 but the mini 2s battery won’t work on the 1
Great stuff! What is max micro SD card can be used and what card can you recommend? Thank you.
Definetly get the Sandisk extreme 128GB
Are the Mini 2 propellers compatible with Mini 1?
It does not work. The screw is different. I also don’t think the propellers will make it faster or have more flight time.
Yes it can go 6 miles but with 31 mins of battery its safe to say it will only be going 4 before it has to return to home, I hope that extra speed will help it out