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DJI Mini SE Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Max flight time:30 minVideo resolution:2.7K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:4 km

DJI Mini SE Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 23 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

85%

6.0

Technical score

15%

8.1

Review score ( 2 · 21)

Review score 15% · 8.1 · based on 23 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.
▲Better than 51% of drones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components

26%

6.3

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

5.9

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 52% of drones
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 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 58% of models
Grades by review (23)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 21 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 1
✓ explicit
1

10.8%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

Video reviews 8

4.3%

9.4

Gadget User

4.3%

9.0

DansTube.TV

4.3%

9.0

Devin Tatro

4.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

4.3%

7.0

Air Photography

4.3%

7.0

NO limits ON

2.2%

9.0

FlytPath

2.2%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 58% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mini SE

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

26%

6.3

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

5.9

Safety

16%

5.3

Connectivity

14%

7.3

Battery & Design

6.0
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 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 58% of models
Grades by review (23)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 21 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 1
✓ explicit
1

10.8%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

Video reviews 8

4.3%

9.4

Gadget User

4.3%

9.0

DansTube.TV

4.3%

9.0

Devin Tatro

4.3%

8.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

4.3%

7.0

Air Photography

4.3%

7.0

NO limits ON

2.2%

9.0

FlytPath

2.2%

8.0

Billy Kyle

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 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 87% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mini SE has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than that of 86.6% of products in this category.
9.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.2
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.
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
10.5 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.5 m/s
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.5 m/s, lower than 55.4% of drones and equal to 3.6% 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, Galileo
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
▲ Better than 69% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 68.8% and the same as those of 4%.
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%.
Downward sensing is present even though obstacle avoidance is otherwise not supported.
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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
2,250 mAh
Battery capacity
2,250 mAh
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,250 mAh, larger than 55.4% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
17.32 Wh
Battery energy
17.32 Wh
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 17.32 Wh, higher than 51.8% of drones and equal to 2.9% of drones.
Charging time
82 min
Charging time
82 min
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 82 min, faster than 63.8% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
242 g
Weight
242 g
▲ Better than 53% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 242 g, lighter than 52.6% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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 Mini SE 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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    hybrid (proprietary + USB-C)
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This drone uses hybrid (proprietary + USB-C) for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    hybrid (proprietary + USB-C) vs micro-USB
  • 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.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 52.1% more popular
    DJI Mini SE is more popular than the average drone (9.84 vs 6.5).
    9.84 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.
    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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    hybrid (proprietary + USB-C)
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This drone uses hybrid (proprietary + USB-C) for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    hybrid (proprietary + USB-C) vs micro-USB
  • 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
  • 8 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    82 min
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (82 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    82 min vs 90 min
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 0.2 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    June 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 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.
    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)
  • 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.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS, Galileo vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    QuickShots, Panorama
    2 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.
  • 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

Video reviews

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

9.4
Gadget User
✓ explicit
08/02/2022
Hands-on review · range, app and value check
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is a good-value drone with a solid user experience for the price, though range is limited to about 500 meters.
9.0
DansTube.TV
≈ estimated
10/09/2021
Hands-on review · flights, photos and video quality
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is a strong all-round starter drone, though it lacks 4K and tracking.
9.0
Devin Tatro
≈ estimated
06/09/2021
Hands-on review · flight stability and beginner use
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is not the best drone available, but it is a solid budget choice for learning aerial photography and video.
7.0
Air Photography
≈ estimated
15/08/2021
Range test · open-field flight to about three kilometers
Verdict
DJI Mini SE has good range in open rural air, but the video feed weakens and city range is much shorter.
7.0
NO limits ON
≈ estimated
05/08/2021
Hands-on review · travel flying and range test
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is compact and good value for beginners, but weak signal limits it to short-range flying that can feel nerve-wracking.
8.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
27/07/2021
Full review · comparison with Mavic Mini and availability
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is better than the Mavic Mini and a strong under-250-gram option, if you can buy one locally.
8.0
Billy Kyle
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20/08/2021
First flight · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is a solid entry-level choice, though not revolutionary and with weaker signal than pricier models.
7.0
Air Photography
≈ estimated
11/08/2021
Unboxing and comparison · who it is for
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is a good entry drone for newcomers, but not an upgrade for existing Mini owners.
9.0
FlytPath
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10/08/2021
Unboxing · comparison with earlier Mini models
Verdict
DJI Mini SE is a strong, affordable starting point for beginners, though range and the lack of 4K are the trade-offs.
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Reviewers like its easy flying, compact size and decent images for the money, but range and video resolution disappoint.
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9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
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01/12/2023
Full review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini SE is a light beginner drone that flies well for its class and shoots 2.7K video, but it struggles in high wind.
8.0
drohnen.de
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13/01/2022
Review summary · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini SE is a light, sturdy starter drone with Level 5 wind resistance, but its Wi-Fi link reaches only about 4 km and it shoots 2.7K.

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What we like about DJI Mini SE

  • Lightweight (249g) and portable, often exempting it from FAA registration requirements
  • Excellent value for beginners and budget-conscious users
  • Impressive 3-axis gimbal stabilization for smooth, distortion-free video
  • Good flight time of approximately 30 minutes per charge
  • Reliable flight performance with level 5 wind resistance
  • User-friendly DJI Fly app with helpful automated QuickShot modes

What we don't like about DJI Mini SE

  • Lacks obstacle avoidance sensors (only has downward sensors for landing)
  • Video resolution limited to 2.7K at 30fps; no 4K or 60fps support
  • Limited radio transmission range compared to higher-end OcuSync models
  • Camera sensor struggles in low-light conditions and high-contrast scenes
  • Photos are JPEG only; no native RAW support in the original Mini SE
  • Missing advanced tracking and pilot-assist features like Follow Me

Verdict

The DJI Mini SE is an ultra-lightweight, foldable drone weighing less than 249g, making it exempt from registration in many regions. It features a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 12MP photos and 2.7K Quad HD video at 30fps, stabilized by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. Key performance specs include a maximum flight time of 30 minutes, Level 5 wind resistance (up to 10.5 m/s), and a transmission range of up to 4km via enhanced Wi-Fi. Its main advantages are its extreme portability, beginner-friendly QuickShot modes (Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix), and affordability as an entry-level DJI model. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of 4K video resolution, the absence of obstacle avoidance sensors (except for downward positioning), and a more limited transmission range and stability compared to models using DJI's OcuSync technology.

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