DJI - Mini 2 Fly More Combo Drone with Remote Control

As a long-time photographer, I'd considered dipping a toe into the world of drones for some time. But there seemed to be two classes of UAVs: cheap toys that would be more trouble than fun, and overpriced behemoths that required FAA registration and a big case to lug around. Enter the DJI Mini 2. It's not cheap, but for what you get, it's absolutely worth it for both first-time drone owners and those looking for an upgrade. Pros: Size and weight mean it's easy to carry around anywhere, and no FAA registration required. 12MP/4k camera is excellent for its size, and the gimbal is generally rock solid. OcuSync 2 makes for reliable connections and long range. Batteries give good flight time--I generally get 25 minutes or so per battery. Remote is solid and easy to use, and the DJI Fly app is very good for both navigation and adjusting settings on the fly (pun intended). Critically, for first-time drone pilots, the Mini 2 is super easy to fly and lends confidence quickly. And the built-in QuickShots provide an easy way to get interesting video shots while you learn to create your own moves. Cons: The small size is a drawback when it comes to keeping the drone in sight--it doesn't have to go far before it becomes hard to spot! The lack of collision sensors means you do have to be careful about obstacles. And I do wish it had a proper follow-tracking mode, but DJI currently saves that for its higher-end models. Overall, if you're interested in getting a small, easy-to-use photo/video drone as your first or an upgrade from a toy-level UAV, the Mini 2 is definitely my recommendation. Absolutely amazing how far this tech has come in the past few years. Oh, and definitely spring for the Fly More Kit. You will DEFINITELY want the two extra batteries, and the bank charger and case are quite nice.

I'll tell you what - this mini quadcopter is one bad mamma-jamma! As a first time drone purchaser and flyer, I was so awed and amazed by the performance, capabilities, and possibilities of my first drone flight that I was vibrating with excitement for hours and days afterwards, and am stoked still to this day, several weeks later. It is not super difficult to set up and get flying, but it will take some studying if it is your first drone purchase and experience, as it was for me, a dude just of retirement age. Should be no problem for a yung person though. I downloaded the app directly from dji, as it has everything you need to fly, map, document, and learn from. And depending on your phone security settings, you may have to disable and re-enable your download permissions to accomodate the dji app, as I had to do. From my age and perspective, initially I felt that the app and all of its instructions and requirements were a tad heavy-handed, and I wondered if I had made a mistake and purchased more drone than I was really ready for, but I powered through the experience and came to realize that this dji mini 2 was the real deal, and a great beginner drone for those who feel like they want more than just a backyard toy. I could easily see myself graduating to a bigger unit if necessary, sitting for the Part 107 certification, and making money as a part time freelance certified drone pilot. The photos and videos that the dji mini 2 takes are just absolutely stunning! I was blown away by the quality and clarity. I actually took all videos by accident my first time out, but was able to obtain stills from the videos, and even the hacked stills were amazing. In my opinion though, and from one who studies technical writing, I must say that I found the manual and quick start card a little capricious in form and nature, and the video tutorials kind of different from what I was used to here in the States, but once I got past that and dialed all the way in, I was mesmerized by the dedication to quality, professionalism, and excellence by the manufacturers at dji. It is a really good product, and might be "called" a mini, but the results are maximal. And one last testament to the power and professionalism of the unit and the accompanying app - I stopped at a field I knew from years prior, not knowing anything yet about airspace restrictions and found myself in Class C airspace. Once I set up and turned on my gps coordinates, the app actually communicated in real time with the airport control tower across the river from where I was, requested and received a 50 ft. height restriction for me, but requiring me to make a yes or no decision to fly or not, enter and send my mobile number, agree to receive a verification code, and send that correct code back to the control tower - all in a five minute time window! Talk about an unexpected adrenaline rush...and then I took flight and got the most incredible footage I EVER got in my 62 years. Wow!!!

So I’ve never flown a drone before let alone a higher priced more technical drone like the DJI mini 2. I was a littl Leary at first buying this product. But now that I’ve used it and flown it. It’s super easy for beginners and people who have never flown anything. It’s just like using an RC car. Would recommend to anyone.

Excellent product for getting into the hobby without breaking the bank, great flying time and high quality and elegant casing that maximizes portability of the entire kit. Comes with plenty of replacement props and other things can fly and display a smooth live video feed over around 1-2 km from takeoff zone, even in urban/city environments! Overall great product, would recommend for people trying not to break the bank or entering the hobby.

This was my first drone,l absolutely loved every feature it offered. The price is right for what it offers,l would not buy any other brand. The drone is such a perfect size,l put both the controler in my shorts pockets and was able to hike on top rocks and flew the drone. I will however be returning and exchanging it for a Dji mavic air 2 just because of the active track feature. I do alot of traveling,most of the time by myself. I need to have the drone fly by itself at some point to capture some of my activities,and also for the automatic obstacle avoidance. Just these 2 features,otherwise the mavic mini 2 is such an amazing drone. Absolutely loved it! Would recommend to beginners.

One of the best drones from the DJI brand. This drone does not need FAA certification since it's does not meet the requirements to need the certification. This drone is small, affordable, recommended for beginner flyers and people who want to learn and enjoy every moment of flying and recording 4k videos. It comes with the bundle of a case, additional pieces for the drone if any damage is received while flying. Almost 30 minutes depending weather conditions from each battery, you get about one hour and thirty minutes of fly time.

Overview: This drone and the Fly More combo is absolutely the best bang for the buck. It's so much fun to fly, and the battery life is awesome - I usually get 25+ minutes taking 4k video @30fps and flying non-stop. The handy carrying case has separators, padding, felt-lining, fits everything inside with enough room for more, and it's small enough to carry with me everywhere I go. I've flown this 2,600+ feet away with no loss of signal whatsoever, and it will go much farther than that. I haven't flown it above 394 feet (400 is the legal limit in the US), but there definitely is no concern about it being able to fly at higher altitudes above ground level. There also doesn't seem to be any delay at all between flight controls and the video either, which was a big concern of mine. The built-in video & photo features and functions are super awesome and there are quite a few to choose from as well. I also live at 5,000+ feet above sea level, so the thinner air doesn't even seem to make a bit of a difference. Complaints: The only one I can think of about this entire thing is that there is no "follow me" mode. It isn't really that much of an issue though, and there will likely be other 3rd party apps which will allow for this in the future (there is currently one for the Mini 1 only). Technical info: The aperture is fixed but you can adjust shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. Video can record up to 60fps in HD, but maxes out at 30fps in 4k. One last thing: This may be their least expensive drone, but there isn't anything "entry level" about it. The quality and features you get with this drone are excellent, and definitely exceeded my beginner-drone-long-time-photographer expectations. Knowing what I know now - if I had twice the budget and had to do this all over again, I would buy this and just spend the rest on accessories.

Okay,its been like what now 3 or 4 years since i bought this drone! Still works good , i still fly it once a week now ,got too busy with the family,battery life last me 20 mins on normal mode , i flew it once 2.5 miles ofcourse with a spotter and made it back to me ,so it flew total of 5 miles.Im still inlove with it!