DJI Mini 2 review: Same compact size, more confidence flying
I thought DJI was done with announcements for the year. After the launch of the DJI Mavic Air 2 and Pocket 2, it seemed unlikely that we would hear anything else from the drone maker for 2020, but it turns out that it has one last exciting product for consumers before the holidays. And yes, it’s another drone! Drones don’t typically receive yearly refreshes, which is exactly why the DJI Mini 2’s announcement comes as a surprise. The lightweight drone continues to fly under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) radar because of its 249-gram weight, making it ideal for first timers because it doesn’t require registration. More importantly, though, it squarely addresses some of the shortcomings of its predecessor. In an age where 4K video recording is standard among smartphones and cameras, it was a bit of a letdown that last year’s Mavic Mini topped out at 2.7K resolution. Well, that’s the first item on the list addressed by the Mini 2, which boasts proper 4K video capture. While t...
Proper 4K video capture; Handles windy conditions; Stable connection with OcuSync 2.0; Ridiculously compact size;
Lacks obstacle avoidance sensors; Terrible low-light performance;