Andrew Orr
The newest drone from DJI is the Mini 2 SE, an affordable entry to the company's drone lineup that can fit in the palm of a hand.
The Mini 2 SE is an ultraportable, regulation-friendly drone that weighs less than eight ounces and is exempt from drone laws in several regions worldwide. Its 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor can film videos at 2.7K resolution and capture photos at 12 megapixels.
Users will have a maximum flight time of 31 minutes with the drone, which supports up to six miles of HD video transmission. The sophisticated gimbal makes a 3-axis mechanical stabilization mechanism possible for continuously smooth pictures.
When recording HD films, the robust camera's 4X digital zoom feature enables users to switch between shots of various distances and compositions. The Mini 2 SE also has QuickShots and Panorama modes for creative images.
Intuitive flight controls on the drone offer one-tap takeoff and landing, stable hovering, and a return-to-home feature. It also has Level 5 wind resistance, which means it can fly in wind speeds ranging from 19 to 24 miles per hour.
Pricing & Availability
The DJI Mini 2 SE will be available for $369 starting March 22. The company will offer the Mini 2 SE as part of a "Fly More Combo" bundle with additional batteries, replacement propellers, and a carrying case for $519.
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7 Comments
Curious what connection this has to Apple....other than perhaps AI sells ads to DJI?
I don't care if there is an Apple connection. This article on drones is interesting to me. If you don't want to read it, nobody will make you.
I've only ever used really cheap (<$100) drones and I suspect in this area you really get what you pay for. My guess is that the cheapo drones are harder to fly than more expensive ones because they don't have the stability and other features and that this is an example of a drone that's good enough. A few years ago, I think good enough was probably at least $500 and I didn't want to spend it. I'll think about this.
Are bigger heavier drones easier to fly, considering wind etc.?
Do we know that Apple will continue selling new DJI products? I do see that they still have the Mini 2 listed, but they have since delisted the Mavic Air 2 and never listed newer small consumer drones that have been released in the past year or so (Mini 3, etc). Wondering if they're phasing them out for some reason?