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DJI Mavic Mini Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:2.7K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:4 km

DJI Mavic Mini Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 59 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

85%

5.8

Technical score

15%

8.5

Review score ( 23 · 36)

Review score 15% · 8.5 · based on 59 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▼Worse than 54% of drones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

26%

5.7

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

5.7

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 58% of drones
8.5

Review score

Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (59)
23 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 36 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 9
✓ explicit
4

3.3%

10

digitalcameraworld.com

3.3%

9.0

techradar.com

3.3%

8.4

cameralabs.com

3.3%

8.0

wired.com

≈ estimated
5

3.3%

9.0

dpreview.com

3.3%

7.0

dcrainmaker.com

2.6%

8.0

ppa.com

2.6%

8.0

cined.com

1.3%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 10

1.3%

9.5

Drone Rush

1.3%

9.0

Mark McGee Photos

1.3%

9.0

Vimal Chintapatla

1.3%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.3%

9.0

DroneDJ

1.3%

9.0

Ready Set Drone

1.3%

7.0

Aidin Robbins

1.3%

7.0

Dan Watson

0.7%

9.0

WetalkUAV

0.7%

8.0

TheRcSaylors

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 76% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic Mini

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

26%

5.7

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

5.7

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

5.8
Review score
Review score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Grades by review (59)
23 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 36 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 9
✓ explicit
4

3.3%

10

digitalcameraworld.com

3.3%

9.0

techradar.com

3.3%

8.4

cameralabs.com

3.3%

8.0

wired.com

≈ estimated
5

3.3%

9.0

dpreview.com

3.3%

7.0

dcrainmaker.com

2.6%

8.0

ppa.com

2.6%

8.0

cined.com

1.3%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 10

1.3%

9.5

Drone Rush

1.3%

9.0

Mark McGee Photos

1.3%

9.0

Vimal Chintapatla

1.3%

9.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

1.3%

9.0

DroneDJ

1.3%

9.0

Ready Set Drone

1.3%

7.0

Aidin Robbins

1.3%

7.0

Dan Watson

0.7%

9.0

WetalkUAV

0.7%

8.0

TheRcSaylors

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic Mini has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

6.9
Max flight time
30 min
Max flight time
30 min
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 30 min, longer than 65% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
4 km
Max flight distance
4 km
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 4 km, farther than 60.2% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
13 m/s
Max flight speed
13 m/s
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 13 m/s, slower than 52.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 8 m/s, lower than 66.9% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 3,000 m, lower than 51.5% of drones and equal to 6.7% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
2.7K/30 fps
Video resolution
2.7K/30 fps
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone records video at 2.7K/30 fps, lower than 55% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.3", smaller than 52.8% of drones and equal to 12% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
40 Mbps
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 40 Mbps, lower than 86.8% of drones and equal to 6.6% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
Obstacle sensing directions
downward
▲ Better than 57% of models
This drone senses obstacles in downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 57.3% and the same as that of 12.1%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
4 km
Max transmission distance
4 km
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 4 km, farther than 59.2% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
240 ms
Transmission latency
240 ms
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 240 ms, higher than 94.4% of drones and equal to 2.8% of drones.
Video transmission system
Enhanced Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Enhanced Wi-Fi
▲ Better than 57% of models
This drone uses Enhanced Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 56.9% and the same as that used by 1%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh, larger than 60.1% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
17.28 Wh
Battery energy
17.28 Wh
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 17.28 Wh, higher than 50.6% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
▲ Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Mavic Mini vs the average drone

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  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Fly
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Fly companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Fly vs HS FPV
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 116 mm shorter body length
    Length
    159 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (159 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    159 mm vs 275 mm
  • 54.5% more popular
    DJI Mavic Mini is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 10 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    30 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (30 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    30 min vs 20 min
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Fly
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Fly companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Fly vs HS FPV
  • 3 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    4 km
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 116 mm shorter body length
    Length
    159 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (159 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    159 mm vs 275 mm
  • 7.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    55 mm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (55 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    55 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 39 mm narrower width
    Width
    202 mm
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (202 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    202 mm vs 241 mm
  • 200 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,400 mAh
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2400 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,400 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2.7K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.7K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.7K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • 110 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    240 ms
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (240 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    240 ms vs 130 ms
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 60 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    40 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 75% more expensive
    DJI Mavic Mini is more expensive than the average drone (£350 vs £200).
    £350 vs £200
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2019 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    October 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Sport mode; 1.8 m/s in P and 1 m/s in Cine.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 1 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (4 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum ascent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    4 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    13 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (13 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    13 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 500 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    3,000 m
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    3,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    2.7K/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (2.7K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    2.7K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • 60 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    40 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    40 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 7 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    83 °
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (83 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    83 ° vs 90 °
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4000 x 3000 px
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    QuickShots
    1 vs 4
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 110 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    240 ms
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (240 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    240 ms vs 130 ms
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Enhanced Wi-Fi
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This drone uses Enhanced Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Enhanced Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Mark McGee Photos
≈ estimated
02/10/2020
Hands-on review · flight and footage test
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is, in the reviewer's view, the best buy for beginners and content creators.
7.0
Aidin Robbins
≈ estimated
01/02/2020
Hands-on review · range, image quality and beginner suitability
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini suits beginners and close shots in tight spaces, but its range and connection let it down.
9.5
Drone Rush
≈ estimated
13/12/2019
Full review · footage tests and price comparison
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a strong beginner drone for the money, with no real rival at that price.
9.0
Vimal Chintapatla
≈ estimated
09/12/2019
Hands-on review · flight time and camera samples
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini suits general consumers and backup use, but not professional photography.
7.0
Dan Watson
≈ estimated
25/11/2019
Hands-on review · flight time, video limits and build
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a good entry drone for casual flyers, but its fixed automatic camera settings rule it out for serious use.
9.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
17/11/2019
Cold-weather review · range test and flight footage
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a strong beginner drone, a handy travel backup, and a good pick for flying under 250 grams.
9.0
DroneDJ
≈ estimated
04/11/2019
Long-range test · distance flight into headwind
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a solid drone that performed far beyond expectations on a long-range flight.
9.0
Ready Set Drone
≈ estimated
30/10/2019
Full in-depth review · flight handling and features
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a mature, reliable drone worth considering for the money, but it is not a Mavic 2 replacement.
8.0
TheRcSaylors
≈ estimated
02/12/2019
First flight · first impressions and charger issues
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is not perfect, but it flies very well, and a final verdict will follow.
9.0
WetalkUAV
≈ estimated
30/10/2019
First flight · first impressions and quick shots
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a solid bet for beginners and a useful backup drone for travel.

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers love how light and easy to fly it is, but missing safety features, weak range and low video resolution disappoint.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
30/03/2022
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a sturdy, beginner-friendly drone with 30-minute flights and stable 2.7K video, but lacks 4K, obstacle sensors and subject tracking.
9.0
dpreview.com
≈ estimated
09/11/2019
Expert review · Lightweight drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is an ideal first drone with long flights and stable footage, but has no 4K or RAW and struggles in high winds.
8.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
06/02/2020
Expert review · Palm-sized drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a nimble, palm-sized drone that skips FAA registration, a machine of compromises missing 4K, RAW photos, collision sensors and ActiveTrack.
10
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
14/11/2019
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a smooth-flying, portable beginner drone, best bought as the Fly More Combo, though video stops at 2.7K and it lacks collision sensors.
7.0
dcrainmaker.com
≈ estimated
19/12/2019
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a small, well-built drone that suits casual creators, but it has no obstacle sensors, no 4K and a weaker radio link.
8.0
cined.com
≈ estimated
30/10/2019
Expert review · Camera quality
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a steady, pocketable backup camera for legal flights in restricted areas, but its compressed 2.7K image falls short as a main filmmaking tool.
8.4
cameralabs.com
✓ explicit
03/12/2019
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a light, easy beginner drone with good daylight footage, but strong wind, crowded radio areas and the missing 4K hold it back.
8.0
ppa.com
≈ estimated
No date provided
Expert review · Portable drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a fun, highly portable first drone with a stable gimbal, but missing sensors, RAW and tracking modes limit it for serious photographers.
8.0
firstquadcopter.com
≈ estimated
30/10/2019
Expert review · Pocket drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a foldable, pocket-sized drone with 30-minute flights and an easy app, but no 4K or obstacle sensors.
dpreview.com
18/12/2019
Not graded yet
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
04/04/2020
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a strong first drone with 30-minute flights and steady gimbal footage, though it gives up 4K, RAW photos and obstacle sensors.
6.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
30/10/2019
Expert review · Ultralight drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini flies surprisingly steadily for 249 grams and films stable 2.7K video, but has no obstacle sensors and its Wi-Fi link can stutter.
9.0
spiegel.de
≈ estimated
25/11/2019
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini is a top beginner pick, light enough to need no registration, though it's less steady in strong wind.
7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
20/11/2019
Expert review · Foldable drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a capable, portable flying camera for beginners that drops 4K, obstacle sensors and USB-C to stay under 250 grams.
9.5
lefigaro.fr
≈ estimated
15/11/2019
Expert review · Portable drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a foldable, beginner-friendly 249g drone with 30 minutes of flight, though its Wi-Fi link struggles in cities and nothing stops it hitting obstacles.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
03/11/2019
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a remarkably stable, easy-to-fly 249g drone for beginners, while advanced users will miss 4K, RAW and longer range.
8.0
cined.com
≈ estimated
30/10/2019
Expert review · Travel filmmaking
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a tiny, easy drone for casual and travel filming with smooth 2.7K video, but the lack of 4K, raw photos and obstacle sensors limits professional use.
9.0
latercera.com
≈ estimated
02/10/2020
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is an easy, portable first drone with smooth 2.7K video, though its light weight makes it struggle in wind.
9.0
aerialproductions.es
≈ estimated
09/04/2020
Hands-on review · Pocket drone
Verdict
DJI Mavic Mini: a pocket-size drone that's easy to fly and stays steady in gusts, a good fit for casual fliers, though range is capped at 2 km in Europe.
9.0
reismeis.nl
≈ estimated
29/04/2020
Expert review · Travel drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini is a light, foldable travel drone for recording trips, though it has no 4K, no Follow Me and gets pushed around by strong wind.
9.5
dronewatch.nl
✓ explicit
25/11/2019
Expert review · Ultralight drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Mini flies as steadily as bigger drones at only 249g, but lacks 4K, tracking modes and obstacle sensors.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic Mini

  • Ultra-lightweight design (249g) exempts it from FAA registration requirements in many regions
  • Excellent battery life for its size, offering approximately 25–30 minutes of real-world flight time
  • Highly portable and compact, folding down to the size of a smartphone
  • 3-axis mechanical gimbal provides impressively stable and smooth video footage
  • Budget-friendly price point makes it an ideal entry-level or backup drone for beginners
  • User-friendly DJI Fly app with simplified interface and helpful flight tutorials

What we don't like about DJI Mavic Mini

  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors (except for downward landing sensors) increases crash risk
  • Camera is limited to 2.7K resolution; lacks 4K video and RAW photo capabilities
  • Lightweight build makes it highly susceptible to being pushed around or lost in windy conditions
  • Relies on enhanced Wi-Fi transmission rather than the more stable OcuSync, leading to potential connectivity issues
  • Absence of advanced tracking features like ActiveTrack found on more expensive models
  • Build quality can feel somewhat 'plastic-y' or less robust compared to the Mavic Pro or Air series

Verdict

The DJI Mavic Mini is an ultra-lightweight, foldable drone designed for portability, weighing just 249g to bypass registration requirements in many regions. It features a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor capable of 2.7K video at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps, stabilized by a high-performance 3-axis mechanical gimbal. Its main characteristics include a maximum flight time of 30 minutes, a 4km HD video transmission range via enhanced Wi-Fi, and precise hovering enabled by GPS and downward vision sensors. Primary pros are its compact palm-sized design, impressive battery life for its class, and beginner-friendly 'QuickShot' automated flight modes like Dronie and Helix. However, notable cons include a lack of 4K video support, the absence of internal storage and RAW photo capability, and a total lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, making it more vulnerable to collisions.

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