DJI Mavic MINI

Description, Details, Comparison Pricing, Video and DJI Mavic MINI review. For everything this DJI drone offers, it’s a good price point. The DJI Mini is reliable, portable, has long flight time (~23 minutes), 2.7k & 1080 video, 1 ½ mile range (FCC), and under 250 grams!

If you are looking to get your first drone or a new highly portable drone cannot go wrong with this new DJI Mavic Mini.

 

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Details of the DJI Mavic MINI

• The compact yet powerful Mavic Mini camera drone is the perfect creative companion, capturing your moments in a way that effortlessly elevates the ordinary
• Weighing less than 0.55lbs / 250 grams, Mavic Mini is almost as light as the average smartphone. In the United States and Canada, you can fly this camera drone without the need to register your drone with the government
• Mavic Mini supports 12MP aerial photos and 2.7K HD videos. A 3-axis motorized gimbal provides superior camera stability and ensures clear, Ultra-smooth footage
• Mavic Mini’s weight allows it to stay in the air longer than similar consumer FlyCams on the market. Enjoy up to 30 minutes of flight time with a fully-charged battery
• DJI Fly App requires iOS v10.0, Android v6.0 or above. Compatible devices include: iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6s Plus, 6s, 6 Plus, 6, Samsung Galaxy S10+, S10, S9+, S9 , S8+, S8, S7 edge, S7, S6, Note9, Note8, Huawei P30 Pro, P30, P20, P10, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 10, nova 5, nova 4, nova 3e, nova 2, Honor 8X, 10, 9, 20 Pro, Magic 2, Mi 8, MIX 2S, MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Oppo Find X, R15, Vivo NEX, X27, X21, X20A, OnePlus 7, 6T, 5, Pixel 3 XL, 2 XL, 2, LG V20, LG G6

DJI Mavic Mini Specifications

Aircraft

Diagonal Distance

213 mm

Max Ascent Speed

4 m/s (S Mode)
2 m/s (P Mode)
2 m/s (C Mode)

Max Descent Speed

3 m/s (S Mode)
1.5 m/s (P Mode)
1 m/s (C Mode)

Max Speed (near sea level, no wind)

13 m/s (S Mode)
8 m/s (P Mode)
6 m/s (C Mode)

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level

3000 m

Max Flight Time

30 minutes
18 minutes for JP
(measured while flying at 14 kph in windless conditions)

Max Wind Speed Resistance

7.9 m/s (Scale 4)

Max Tilt Angle

30 Degree (S Mode)
18 Degree (P Mode)

Max Angular Velocity

150 Degree /s (S Mode)
130 Degree /s (P Mode)

Operating Temperature Range

0 Degree to 40 Degree C (32 Degree to 104 Degree F)

Operating Frequency

Model MT1SS5: 5.725-5.850 GHz
Model MT1SD25: 2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz

Transmission Power (EIRP)

Model MT1SS5
5.8 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC); <28 dBm (SRRC)Model MT1SD25
2.4 GHz: <19 dBm (MIC/CE)
5.8 GHz: <14 dBm (CE)

GNSS

GPS/GLONESS

Hovering Accuracy Range

Vertical: +/-0.1 m (with Vision Positioning), +/-0.5 m (with GPS Positioning)
Horizontal: +/-0.3 m (with Vision Positioning), +/-1.5 m (with GPS Positioning)

Gimbal

Mechanical Range

Tilt: -110 Degree to 35 Degree
Roll: -35 Degree to 35 Degree
Pan: -20 Degree to 20 Degree

Controllable Range

Tilt: -90 Degree to 0 Degree (default setting) -90 Degree to +20 Degree (extended)

Stabilization

3-axis (tilt, roll, pan)

Max Control Speed (tilt)

120 Degree /s

Angular Vibration Range

+/-0.01 Degree

Sensing System

Downward

Altitude Range: 0.1-10 m
Operating Range: 0.5-10 m

Operating Environment

Non-reflective, discernable surfaces
Diffuse reflectivity (>20%)
Adequate lighting (lux>15)

DJI Mavic Mini Camera

Sensor

1/2.3″ CMOS
Effective Pixels: 12 MP

Lens

FOV: 83 Degree
35 mm Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shooting Range: 1 m to Infinite

ISO Range

Video:
100-3200 (Auto)
100-3200 (Manual)
Photo:
100-1600 (Auto)
100-3200 (Manual)

Shutter Speed

Electronic Shutter: 4-1/8000s

Still Image Size

4:3: 4000 x3000
16:9: 4000 x2250

Still Photography Modes

Single shot
Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s

Video Resolution

2.7 K: 2720 x1530 25/30 p
FHD: 1920 x1080 25/30/50/60 p

Max Video Bitrate

40 Mbps

Supported File System

FAT32

Photo Format

JPEG

Video Format

MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)

Remote Controller & Video Transmission

Operating Frequency

Model MR1SS5: 5.725-5.850 GHz
Model MR1SD25: 2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz

Max Transmission Distance

Model MT1SS5
5.8 GHz: 4000 m (FCC); 2500 m (SRRC)Model MT1SD25
2.4 GHz: 2000 m (MIC/CE)
5.8 GHz: 500 m (CE) (unobstructed, free of interference)

Operating Temperature Range

0 Degree to 40 Degree C (32 Degree to 104 Degree F)

Transmission Power (EIRP)

Model MT1SS5
5.8 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC); <28 dBm (SRRC)Model MT1SD25
2.4 GHz: <19 dBm (MIC/CE)
5.8 GHz: <14 dBm (CE)

Battery Capacity

2600 mAh

Operating Current/Voltage

1200 mA 3.6 V (Android)
700 mA 3.6 V (iOS)

Supported Mobile Device Size

Max length: 160 mm
Max thickness: 6.5-8.5 mm

Supported USB Port Types

Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C

Video Transmission System

Enhanced Wi-Fi

Live View Quality

720p@30fps

Max. Bitrate

4 Mbps

Latency

170-240 ms (depending on environmental conditions and mobile device)

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Charger

Input

100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A

Output

12 V 1.5 A / 9V 2A / 5V 3A

Rated Power

18 W

Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity

2400 mAh

Voltage

7.2 V

Max Charging Voltage

8.4 V

Battery Type

Li-ion 2S

Energy

17.28 Wh

Net Weight

3.52 oz (100g)

Charging Temperature Range

5 Degree to 40 Degree C (41 Degree to 104 Degree F)

Max Charging Power

24 W

Intelligent Flight Battery (1100 mAh)

Capacity

1100 mAh

Voltage

7.6 V

Max Charging Voltage

8.7 V

Battery Type

LiPo 2S

Energy

8.36 Wh

Weight

1.76 oz (50g)

Charging Temperature Range

5 Degree to 40 Degree C (41 Degree to 104 Degree F)

Max Charging Power

18 W

App

Name

DJI Fly

Required Operating System

iOS v10.0 or later Android v5.0 or later

Supported SD Cards

Supported SD Cards

microSD Class 10 or UHS-1 rating with the above write speed better than 20MB/s required

Recommended microSD Cards

16G: Sandisk Extreme, Lexar 633x

32G:SamSung Pro Endurance, SamSung Evo Plus, Sandisk Industrial, Sandisk Extreme V30 A1, Sandisk Extreme Pro V30 A1, Lexar 633x, Lexar 667x

64G:SamSung Pro Endurance, SamSung Evo Plus, Sandisk Extreme V30 A1, Lexar 633x, Lexar 667x, Lexar 1000x, Toshiba EXCERIA M303 V30 A1, Netac Pro V30 A1

Recommended microSD Cards (Contd.)

128G: SamSung Pro Plus, SamSung Evo Plus, Sandisk Extreme V30 A1, Sandisk Extreme Plus V30 A1, Lexar 633x, Lexar 667x, Lexar 1000x, Toshiba EXCERIA M303 V30 A1, Netac Pro V30 A1
256G: Sandisk Extreme V30 A1

Physical

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Folded: 5.5 x 3.2 x 2.2″ (140 x 82 x 57mm)
Unfolded: 6.3 x 7.9 x 2.1″ (160 x 202 x 55mm)
Unfolded (with propellers): 9.6 x 11.4 x 2.1″ (245 x 290 x 55mm)

Weight

Takeoff: 0.55 lb (249g)

Video Demonstration Flight and Review of the DJI Mavic Mini

DJI Mini Price / Fly More Combo Package

The DJI Mavic Mini fly more combo for $100 more is hands down worth the extra money ($399 vs $499). If you ordered the missing items separate, you’d be paying significantly more, so it’s a great deal.

• Drone battery: $45 each ($90)
• Propeller guards: $19
• DJI fly more case: unavailable
• Charging hub: $39
• Extra propellers/screws: $12

Range of the Mavic Mini

While this DJI drone only uses Wifi to connect, the range is still very impressive. DJI claims you can reach a distance of 2 ½ miles, however anyone in the US can expect about 1 ½ miles of range under normal flight conditions. Depending where you live, this will vary due to two different models released.

Model MR1SS5:

• 5.8 GHz: 4000 m (FCC); 2500 m (SRRC)

Model MR1SD25:

• 2.4 GHz: 2000 m (MIC/CE)
• 5.8 GHz: 500 m (CE)

Mavic Mini Drone Flight Time and Flight Speed

DJI claims the Mavic Mini will fly on one fully charged battery for 30 minutes. While this claim is under perfect & windless conditions, I would say you can expect about 20-25 minutes on a typical flight. Flight time will depend on multiple factors like temperature, wind speed, flight speed, video recording, altitude, GPS signal, distance from controller, and WiFi interference. While this is less than advertised, it is still very impressive for a drone of this size and price.

The Mavic Mini can fly in three different modes depending on the pilot’s needs. The default mode (P), sport mode (S), or cinematic mode (C). The below shows how fast the drone travels in meters per second (m/s) depending on flight mode.

• Max Speed (near sea level, no wind)
  13 m/s (S), 8 m/s (P), 4 m/s (C)
• Max Ascent Speed
  4 m/s (S), 2 m/s (P), 1.5 m/s (C)
• Max Descent Speed
  3 m/s (S), 1.8 m/s (P), 1 m/s (C)

Phone App

In order to fly the DJI Mavic Mini, you’ll want to download the new DJI Fly app from your App Store. This app will be how you see all of the drones status, outputs, camera feed, adjust settings, and update the firmware. The App does enforce Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) restrictions on places DJI thinks you should not fly and will warn you or it’ll not let you take off or enter this air space. This app works side by side with the included controller and will require you to connect your phone/device to operate before your first flight.

I recommend using an Apple iPhone for best results, however android phones are also supported. Before your first flight you are required to register and update the drone for the first time using the DJI app. Afterwards it’s optional and possible to operate the drone with only the included controller and not have a phone connected (not recommend). Remember if you do this you will not be able to see the camera, drone stats, or edit settings.

It is HIGHLY recommended you also download the FAA (US) app “B4UFLY” in order to double check the air space you plan to enter does not have legal restrictions that DJI might not be aware of. The new B4UFLY app is available to download for free at the App Store for iOS and Google Play store for Android.

Restrictions and Weight of the Mavic Mini

While the drone weighs about 248 grams (including SD card) and does not require registration in the United States. be warned if you add anything you run the risk of breaking the law if it reaches 250 grams, if it is not registered. Note, that if you use the propeller guards you will be way over the 250 gram weight limit.

If you need to cut weight, DJI does make another battery for the Mavic Mini that weighs 50 grams less for Japan’s flight restrictions with 18 minutes (vs 30) of reported flight time.

DJI Battery

DJI Mavic Mini batteries are rated for 200 cycles, It is not recommended to continue use after 200 cycles.

Charge or Discharge the battery to 40%-60% if it will not be used for 10 days or more, as it can greatly extend the battery life.

Drone Battery Options:

• [30] 2400 mAh (90 min recharge time)
• [18] 1100 mAh (50 min recharge time)

Controller Battery Option:

• 2600 mAh (120min recharge time)

Operating the DJI Mavic Mini

You should not use the DJI Mavic Mini in severe weather conditions, strong wind, snow, rain, smog, hail, and lightning.

Its recommend you only operate the drone in temperatures between 32° to 104℉. This is primarily due to battery issues that can arise with extreme temperatures.

If the wind exceeds 18 mph you should land or not take off with this drone. With that said occasional wind gusts above this should not be an issue as long as you fly with caution. Remember that wind speed will usually increase with altitude.

Make sure to abide by all local and federal laws. Visit the FAA website for more information