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  • Avg. price: ~£80
  • Max flight time: 10 min
  • Video resolution: 720p/30 fps
  • Max transmission distance: 0.05 km

Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini review. Compare 95 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among drones and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

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 components:

26.0%

4.8

Flight

24.0%

5.0

Camera

20.0%

3.2

Safety

16.0%

4.6

Connectivity

14.0%

6.3

Battery & Design

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Best prices in UK

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    Verdict

    The Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is a compact, ultra-lightweight quadcopter weighing just 88g with dimensions of 91 x 91 x 38 mm, designed primarily for indoor use and beginners. It features a built-in 720p HD camera capable of 1600 x 1200 still images and uses a quad-core 1.2G processor along with five sensors for precision hovering and altitude hold. Key pros include its durable, impact-resistant frame, support for 360-degree air flips, palm takeoff, and a unique infrared battle mode for multi-drone aerial combat. However, main cons include a short flight time of approximately 8–10 minutes on a 920mAh battery, a limited control range of 50 meters via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and a lack of image stabilization which can result in shaky video footage.

    Technical Specifications of drone Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini

    Technical Score

    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 components:

    26.0%

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    Flight

    24.0%

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    Camera

    20.0%

    ?

    Safety

    16.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    14.0%

    ?

    Battery & Design

    4.7
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a technical score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 94.2% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    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.
    1.0
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.8% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    4.7

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    6.3
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 83.1% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

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    Max flight time
    What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=30

    10 min
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a max flight time of 10 min, shorter than 88.7% of drones and equal to 6.7%.
    Max flight distance
    What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.05 km
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a max flight distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 93.2% of drones and equal to 2.1%.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    Max flight speed
    What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
    When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=50

    10 km/h
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a max flight speed of 10 km/h, slower than 69.1% of drones and equal to 0.8%.
    Max wind resistance
    What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
    When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10.5

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    Video resolution
    What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
    When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4K+

    720p/30 fps
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini records video at 720p/30 fps, lower than 90.6% of drones and equal to 3.4%.
    4K camera
    What it is: Confirms support for recording video at 4K resolution or higher.
    When it matters: When you want sharper footage, more cropping room, or delivery above Full HD.

    Importance: LOW

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini lacks 4K video support, while 65.2% of drones support it.
    Sensor size
    What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
    When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 inch or larger

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    Main camera megapixels
    What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.
    When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=12

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    Max movie bitrate
    What it is: Shows how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.
    When it matters: When you want cleaner detail retention and fewer compression artifacts in demanding footage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100

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    Obstacle detection
    What it is: Uses onboard sensors to spot obstacles and warn the pilot or help avoid collisions automatically.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, facades, cables, or other obstacles that leave little room for error.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini lacks obstacle detection, while 34% of drones offer it.
    Return to Home (RTH)
    What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
    When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Smart RTH

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini lacks return-to-home (RTH), while 74.5% of drones provide it.
    GPS
    What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
    When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

    Importance: MEDIUM

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini lacks GPS, while 70.4% of drones offer GPS navigation.
    GNSS systems supported
    What it is: Lists which satellite navigation constellations the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.
    When it matters: When stronger satellite coverage and more robust positioning matter in difficult environments.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

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    Obstacle sensing directions
    What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.
    When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Omnidirectional

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    Max transmission distance
    What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.
    When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=10

    0.05 km
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a max transmission distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 92.8% of drones and equal to 2.6%.
    Transmission latency
    What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.
    When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=130

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    Video transmission system
    What it is: Names the radio-link technology used to send live video and telemetry between the drone and controller.
    When it matters: When transmission stability, range behavior, and live-view quality matter during flight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: Digital low-latency

    Wi-Fi
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than that of 1.3% of drones and the same as that of 49.7% of drones.
    Live view quality
    What it is: Defines the resolution and frame rate of the pilot’s live video feed rather than the recorded file itself.
    When it matters: When you need a clearer, smoother view for framing shots and flying accurately in real time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1080p+

    720p@30 fps
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 60.3% of drones and equal to 28.1%.
    Remote control
    What it is: Shows whether a dedicated handheld controller is included or officially supported.
    When it matters: When precise sticks, longer range, and a more stable pilot setup matter more than phone-only control.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: Dedicated controller

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini lacks a remote control, while 96.1% of drones ship with one.
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    Battery capacity
    What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3500

    920 mAh
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a battery capacity of 920 mAh, smaller than 89.5% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Battery energy
    What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.
    When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=40

    3.496 Wh
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has battery energy of 3.496 Wh, lower than 93.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Charging time
    What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
    When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=90

    60 min
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini charges in 60 min, faster than 81.8% of drones and equal to 7.4%.
    Weight
    What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
    When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=900

    88 g
    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini weighs 88 g, lighter than 93.3% of drones and equal to 0%.
    Removable battery
    What it is: Lets the flight battery be removed and replaced by the user instead of being built in permanently.
    When it matters: When you want to swap packs quickly and keep flying without waiting for a recharge.

    Importance: LOW

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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a removable battery, and 99.4% of drones include one.
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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini vs the average drone

    • 64.7% lighter weight
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is lighter than the average drone (88 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
      What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
      When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=900

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is lighter than the average drone (88 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.88 g vs 249 g
    • 30 min shorter charging time
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
      What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.
      When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <=90

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.60 min vs 90 min
    • 194 mm more compact length
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a shorter length than the average drone (91 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.
      What it is: The physical length describes the drone's front-to-back size: the first L value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=350

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a shorter length than the average drone (91 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.91 mm vs 285 mm
    • 155 mm more compact width
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is narrower than the average drone (91 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.
      What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=300

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is narrower than the average drone (91 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.91 mm vs 246 mm
    • 31 mm more compact height
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a lower height than the average drone (38 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.
      What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
      When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <=120

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a lower height than the average drone (38 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.38 mm vs 69 mm
    • 4 GB higher internal storage
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has more internal storage than the average drone (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
      What it is: The built-in storage value indicates how much footage and photos can be saved internally.
      When it matters: When you record a lot of footage before offloading files.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=16

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has more internal storage than the average drone (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.4 GB vs 0 GB
    • Supports headless mode
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
      What it is: Keeps directional controls relative to the pilot rather than the drone’s nose direction.
      When it matters: When you want simpler directional control while learning or flying at a distance.

      Importance: LOW

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 3.13x cheaper
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is cheaper than the average drone (£80 vs £250).
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is cheaper than the average drone (£80 vs £250).£80 vs £250
    • 4 GB higher internal storage
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has more internal storage than the average drone (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    • Supports headless mode
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
    • 64.7% lighter weight
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is lighter than the average drone (88 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
    • 30 min shorter charging time
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    • 194 mm more compact length
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a shorter length than the average drone (91 mm vs 285 mm). The average drone length is 285 mm.
    • 155 mm more compact width
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is narrower than the average drone (91 mm vs 246 mm). The average drone width is 246 mm.
    • 31 mm more compact height
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a lower height than the average drone (38 mm vs 69 mm). The average drone height is 69 mm.

    Total
    Overall
    Camera
    Safety
    Battery & Design
    • 13 min shorter flight time
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
    • 6 km/h slower flight speed
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (10 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
    • 1.95 km shorter flight distance
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
      Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    • Less advanced motor type
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini uses coreless motors, while the average drone uses brushless.
    • Non-foldable design
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
    • 1,000 m lower max service ceiling
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3,000 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
    • Lower video resolution
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
    • Lower photo resolution
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports lower photo resolution than the average drone (1600x1200 MP vs 4000x3000 MP). The average drone supports 4000x3000 MP photo resolution.
    • Fewer photo format options
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    • 1 axis lower gimbal axes
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
    • 4 x lower digital zoom
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 4 x). The average drone offers 4 x of digital zoom.
    • No memory card slot
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
    • No 4K video
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
    • 128 GB lower max external memory supported
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    • No return-to-home
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
    • No GPS
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
    • No waypoint flight
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
    • No subject tracking
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
    • No POI mode
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
    • 4 fewer flight modes
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a lower n. of intelligent flight modes than the average drone (0 vs 4). The average drone value is 4.
    • No compass
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
    • No beginner mode
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not include beginner mode, while the average drone does.
    • 64.7% heavier weight
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (88 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    • No remote control
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not include a remote control, while the average drone does.
    • Lower live view quality
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini 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.
    • 1.46 km shorter transmission distance
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1.507 km). The average drone reaches 1.507 km of transmission distance.
    • Basic companion app
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini uses the Mi Drone Mini companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
    • 1,310 mAh lower battery capacity
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (920 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
    • 13.82 Wh lower battery energy
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini has lower battery energy than the average drone (3.5 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
    • 3 years older release date
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini is older than the average drone (2,018 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
      April 2018
    • Lower video resolution
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
      What it is: Shows the highest recording resolution and supported frame-rate combinations for video capture.
      When it matters: When you want more room for cropping, downsampling, or delivering sharper footage.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: 4K+

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini supports lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
    • 13 min shorter flight time
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
      What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.
      When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=30

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.10 min vs 23 min
    • No return-to-home
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
      What it is: Can fly back toward the takeoff point or a safe home point automatically when triggered.
      When it matters: When signal loss, low battery, or disorientation could make manual recovery harder.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: Smart RTH

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
    • No GPS
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Uses satellite positioning to help the drone understand its location and stabilize navigation.
      When it matters: When you want steadier hovering, more accurate return-to-home behavior, and cleaner position hold.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
    • No waypoint flight
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Lets the drone follow a saved route through predefined waypoints automatically.
      When it matters: When you need repeatable flight paths for inspections, mapping, or matched before-and-after shots.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Waypoint flight available

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
    • No subject tracking
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
      What it is: Lets the drone follow a selected person, vehicle, or object automatically.
      When it matters: When you film yourself or moving subjects and cannot manage both piloting and framing manually.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: Reliable AI tracking

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
    • No POI mode
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
      What it is: Allows the drone to orbit a chosen subject or location automatically while keeping it framed.
      When it matters: When you want repeatable circular shots around a building, car, or person.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: POI mode available

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
    • 6 km/h slower flight speed
      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (10 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
      What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
      When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=50

      Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (10 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.10 km/h vs 16 km/h
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini?

    • Extremely lightweight (88g) and pocket-sized for high portability
    • Simple and responsive controls make it a great entry-level choice for beginners
    • Features fun 'Infrared Battle' mode for competitive play with other Mi Mini drones
    • Equipped with smart flight modes including palm takeoff, one-tap launch, and 360-degree flips
    • Durable integrated frame structure that resists bumps and impacts during indoor flight
    • Stable indoor hovering thanks to altitude hold and ultrasonic/optical flow sensors

    What customers dislike about Xiaomi Mi Drone Mini?

    • Short battery life, often lasting only 5 to 10 minutes depending on wind conditions
    • Video quality is decent at 720p but lacks stabilization, leading to shaky footage
    • Highly susceptible to drifting or being easily affected by even light outdoor wind
    • Limited control range of roughly 50 meters via Wi-Fi
    • Does not record audio during video capture
    • Reported issues with battery reliability, such as failing to charge after a few days of use

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    The Xiaomi MITU, reviewed by Planète Numérique, is a compact 88g quadcopter praised for exceptional stability, using a 4-core processor and multiple sensors to hold altitude without GPS. Its durable polycarbonate body includes a 720p camera with 4GB internal storage, eliminating the video lag common in Wi-Fi-only drones. Key pros include this robust, user-friendly design and a...Read more

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    helicomicro.com
    23/05/2018
    Xiaomi MiTu, le test - Helicomicro

    The Xiaomi MITU drone is a durable, compact, and beginner-friendly quadcopter designed as a competitor to the DJI Ryze Tello, featuring a 720p camera, 4GB internal storage, and a unique infrared "Battle Mode". It offers exceptional stability through a comprehensive sensor suite—including a 6-axis gyro and optical flow sensor—making it ideal for indoor flying. Despite these...Read more

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