The latest drone from DJI is a tiny machine that packs a lot for its size, the new DJI Mavic Mini is a very compact, folding drone that looks like it should replace the Spark, but the 2.7K camera makes it a step above, just perhaps not quite a contender with the Mavic Air.

For a drone this size, it’s tough to pack all the best features of a typical consumer drone today, but for it’s size, we’ve never seen anything this advanced and capable. Let’s see all the details of the new DJI Mavic Mini!

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DJI Mavic Mini overview

DJI Mavic Mini launch flying front angle

Generally speaking, the Mavic Mini is surprisingly capable and powerful for its size. Most machines that weigh less than 0.55 lbs do not have great cameras, even they even have one. Most machines under $500 do not have 2.7K cameras or any appreciable flight features. DJI is rocking the market again with this new machine.

There is a compromise in battery life. As you are aware, the battery is usually the heaviest single component of a drone, installing something light-weight has to cut back the flight time. 16 minutes is almost half the flight time of the largest Mavic drones, but it’s enough to get you through some fun shots from the sky.

DJI Mavic Mini launch controller David C.Scott
DJI Mavic Mini launch controller David C.Scott

We think there is a home for a drone like this, and, frankly put, we think it’ll be landing in a lot of homes this holiday season. The rules to overcome to enjoy drone flight are getting almost prohibitive, a machine like the Mavic Mini that offers a great experience without all the rules is an ideal first drone, a “toy” that can be enjoyed by many pilots, young and old.

What’s under the hood? Let’s find out.

The DJI Mavic Mini measures about 11 x 9 x 2 inches when ready to fly, it weighs just 249 grams, that’s approximately 0.548 lbs. It has a flight range of up to 4KM, or almost 2.5 miles, and can stay aloft for up to 30 minutes. The camera is a 12MP 1/2.3-inch sensor that can capture 2.7K video at 30 FPS at a data rate of 40Mbps.

The Mavic Mini has a 3000m ceiling, a little under 10,000ft, and can scoot along at up to 29 mph.

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DJI Mavic Mini price and availability

DJI Mavic Mini launch price

DJI announced the Mavic Mini on October 30th, 2019, with sales set to go live…. Starting price for the base drone is $399, there is a Fly More combo available as well, that’s $499.

We’re pretty excited for this new drone, we know we need to put it to the test before we recommend it to anyone, but the recipe is a winner, if nothing else.

Will you be buying a DJI Mavic Mini for yourself or as a gift this year?

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