DJI Mini

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DJI announced the Mavic Mini on 30 October 2019 as a replacement for the DJI Spark as DJI's beginner camera drone, with sales commencing on 11 November.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/30/20938530/dji-mavic-mini-price-specs-faa-ultra-light-combo-pack|title=The Mavic Mini is DJI's first drone that doesn't need FAA registration|last=O'Kane|first=Sean|date=2019-10-30|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30}}{{Cite web |last1=Chavers |first1=Marcus |date=2019-10-30 |title=DJI Mavic Mini is the Gateway Drug of Camera Drones |url=https://www.newsledge.com/dji-mavic-mini-launched/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105060646/https://www.newsledge.com/dji-mavic-mini-launched/ |archive-date=2019-11-05 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=News Ledge |language=en-US}} A miniaturized derivative of the DJI Mavic, the Mavic Mini was designed to bypass drone registration requirements in most countries, with the "general version" weighing only {{Convert|249|g|lb|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |last=Murison |first=Malek |date=2019-10-30 |title=DJI's Mavic Mini is So Small You Don't Have to Register It With the FAA |url=https://dronelife.com/2019/10/30/djis-new-mavic-mini-is-so-small-you-dont-have-to-register-it/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DRONELIFE |language=en-US}}{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_Mini/Mavic_Mini_User_Manual_v1.0_en_1.pdf |title=Mavic Mini User Manual v1.0 |date=November 2019 |publisher=DJI |pages=41–44}} It has a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS camera capable of 2.7K video at 30 FPS and a battery capacity of 2400 mAh, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 30 minutes. To minimize weight, the Mavic Mini does not include an obstacle avoidance system, though it does include geofencing technology and AeroScope Remote ID. A "JP version" was also built for the Japanese market, where drones weighing at least {{convert|200|g|oz|abbr=on}} must be registered,{{Cite web |title=Civil Aviation Bureau: Japan's safety rules on Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drones |url=https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html |access-date=2020-01-20 |language=en}} with a lighter 1100 mAh battery reducing the total weight to {{Convert|199|g|lb|abbr=on}} and flight time to 18 minutes. The Mavic Mini uses an Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system, giving it a range of {{Convert|4|km|mi|abbr=on}}.

The Mini SE (the Mavic branding was dropped with the Mini 2) was released mid-2021, being basically the original Mavic Mini built in the Mini 2 shell.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2022-01-17 |title=DJI's new wallet-friendly beginner's drone finally lands in UK, Europe |url=https://dronedj.com/2022/01/17/dji-mini-se-buy-uk-europe/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} Compared to the Mavic Mini, the Mini SE has improved wind resistance and a smaller battery capacity of 2250 mAh, but still has a maximum flight time of 30 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Support for DJI Mini SE |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/mini-se |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI |language=en}} The Mini SE retains the 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS camera and Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system of the Mavic Mini.

The successor to the Mavic Mini was released November 2020 as the Mini 2, dropping the Mavic name.{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21550181/dji-mavic-mini-2-drone-4k-price-release-date-battery-life | title=DJI's palm-sized Mini 2 drone flies further and shoots 4K for $449 | author=Sean Hollister | date=Nov 4, 2020 | work=The Verge | access-date=2021-03-17}} Compared to the Mavic Mini, the Mini 2 has a reduced battery capacity of 2250 mAh, though flight time was slightly increased to 31 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Support for DJI Mini 2 |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/mini-2 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI |language=en}} The camera was improved with the ability to record 4K footage, and wind resistance was increased to {{Convert|24|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}; up from the Mavic Mini's {{Convert|18|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. The Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system of the Mavic Mini was replaced with OcuSync 2.0, giving it a max transmission range of 10 km.

DJI released the Mini 2 SE in February 2023 as a successor to the Mini SE.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2023-02-09 |title=DJI releases new Mini 2 SE drone: price, features, shipping |url=https://dronedj.com/2023/02/09/new-mini-2-se-drone/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} The Mini 2 SE differs from the Mini 2 in that it has a maximum resolution of 2.7K, and is slightly lighter at {{Convert|246|g|lb|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |last=Andreola |first=Francesco |date=2023-02-10 |title=DJI Mini 2 SE Announced – Sub-249g Beginner Drone with 2.7K Video Capabilities |url=https://www.cined.com/dji-mini-2-se-announced-sub-249g-beginner-drone-with-2-7k-video-capabilities/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=CineD |language=en-US}} Although it did not initially support Remote ID, a firmware update in June 2024 added support after several countries began to require it.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2024-06-04 |title=New DJI Mini 2 SE firmware adds Remote ID support |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/06/03/mini-2-se-firmware-dji-2/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}

The Mini 4K was announced in April 2024.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=25 April 2024 |title=New DJI Mini 4K camera drone arrives on April 29 |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/04/25/new-dji-mini-4k-drone/ |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}} It is nearly identical to the Mini 2 SE, differing in that it re-added the 4K camera.{{Cite web |author1=Timothy Coleman |date=2024-10-02 |title=DJI Mini 4K review: your best first drone |url=https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-mini-4k-review |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=A Beginner's Guide to DJI Mini 2 SE & DJI Mini 4K |url=https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400007462&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=support.dji.com}}

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The DJI Mini 3 Pro was made available on 10 May 2022.{{cite web|title=DJI unveils its new Mini 3 Pro drone with 4K/60 video, 48MP stills, obstacle avoidance sensors and more|first=Gannon|last=Burgett|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/9341131930/dji-unveils-mini-3-pro-drone-with-4k-60-video-48mp-stills-obstacle-avoidance-sensors-more|website=DPReview|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=2022-09-22}} Unlike previous Mini variants, the Mini 3 Pro has a full 3-axis obstacle avoidance system.{{Cite web |last=Pavic |first=Vjeran |date=2022-05-10 |title=DJI officially announces Mini 3 Pro after weeks of leaks |url=https://www.theverge.com/23064603/dji-mini-3-pro-drone-price-specs-release-date |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=The Verge |language=en}} The Mini 3 Pro features a new 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS camera capable of capturing 4K video at up to 60FPS and is equipped with an with O3 transmission system, allowing transmission of live 1080p video at 30 frames per second (FPS).{{cite web|title=DJI Mini 3 Pro review: DJI's most compact model finally goes 'pro'|first=Kara|last=Murphy|url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/dji-mini-3-pro-review-dji-s-most-compact-model-finally-goes-pro|website=DPReview|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=2022-09-22}}{{cite web |title=Support for DJI Mini 3 Pro |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/mini-3-pro |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI}} The standard Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 2453 mAh, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 34 minutes. Alternatively, the drone could be fitted with a 3850 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, increasing flight time to 47 minutes at the cost of exceeding the {{Convert|250|g|lb|abbr=on}} weight limit for unregistered drones.

On 9 December 2022, DJI released the Mini 3 as a cheaper version of the Mini 3 Pro. The primary differences between the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro include the removal of the obstacle avoidance sensors and limited intelligent camera modes.{{Cite web |author1=James Abbott |date=2023-02-10 |title=DJI Mini 3 Review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dji-mini-3-review |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Jim |date=2022-12-09 |title=DJI launches the Mini 3: a cheaper version of the Mini 3 Pro |url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/1429213/dji-mini-3-release-date-price-specs.html |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Tech Advisor |language=en}} The transmission system was also downgraded to OcuSync 2.0 instead of the O3 used in the DJI Mini 3 Pro.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=DJI Mini 3 In-Depth Review: A $469 Drone! |url=https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/dji-mini-3-drone-depth-review.html |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=DC Rainmaker |language=en-US}} Total weight was slightly reduced to {{Convert|248|g|lb|abbr=on}} with the Intelligent Flight Battery, while maximum flight time was increased to 38 minutes (51 minutes with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus).{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mini_3/UM/DJI_Mini_3_User_Manual_V1.0_EN.pdf |title=DJI Mini 3 User Manual v1.0 |date=December 2022 |publisher=DJI |pages=57–62}}

The Mini 4 Pro was released on 25 September 2023.{{Cite web |title=Unlock Creativity with DJI Mini 4 Pro's All-in-One Aerial Solution - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/unlock-creativity-with-dji-mini-4-pro-all-in-one-aerial-solution |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI Official |language=en}} The Mini 4 Pro introduced the Omnidirectional Vision Sensing collision avoidance system, which uses four fisheye and two downward binocular vision sensors and a time-of-flight sensor.{{Cite web |author1=James Abbott |date=2023-09-25 |title=DJI Mini 4 Pro review: minor update or serious upgrade? |url=https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-mini-4-pro-review |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=TechRadar |language=en-US}} The drone also features an O4 transmission system transmitting 1080p footage up to 20 km away.{{Cite web |title=DJI Mini 4 Pro - Specs - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/mini-4-pro/specs |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI Official |language=en}} The Mini 4 Pro's camera is an improved version of the one found on the Mini 3 Pro, with the added capability to capture slow motion 4K video at 100FPS. The gimbal can also rotate 90 degrees to shoot vertical video.{{Cite magazine |last=Kieldsen |first=Sam |date=2024-03-23 |title=The DJI Mini 4 Pro Is a Small Drone With Huge Appeal |url=https://www.wired.com/review/dji-mini-4-drone/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |magazine=WIRED |language=en-US}}

;Mavic Mini

:Company designation Model MT1SS5.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT1SS51905/Label/FCC-ID-Label-4470094.pdf |title=DJI Mavic Mini FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Miniaturized Mavic with a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS camera, Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system, and a 2400 mAh battery giving it 30 minutes of flight time. Introduced in November 2019.

;Mavic Mini (JP version)

:Version for the Japanese market with a 1100 mAh battery giving it 18 minutes of flight time and reducing total weight by {{Convert|50|g|lb|abbr=on}}.

;Mini SE

:Company designation Model MT2SS5.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT2SS52010/Label/Label-5322685.pdf |title=DJI Mini SE FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Budget model with Mavic Mini internals in a Mini 2 shell, improved wind resistance, and a 2250 mAh battery giving it 30 minutes of flight time. Introduced in mid-2021.

;Mini 2

:Company designation Model MT2WD.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT2WD2007/Label/Product-label-5784470.pdf |title=DJI Mini 2 FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Improved Mavic Mini with a 4K camera, improved wind resistance, OcuSync 2.0 transmission system, and a 2250 mAh battery giving it 31 minutes of flight time. Introduced in November 2020.

;Mini 2 SE

:Company designation Model MT2SD.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT2SD22/Label/Product-label-6358284.pdf |title=DJI Mini 2 SE FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Budget model with a 2.7K camera and a slightly reduced total weight. Introduced in February 2023.

;Mini 4K

:Company designation Model MT2PD.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT2PD2007/User-Manual/User-Manual-4941200.pdf |title=Camera Drone Quick Start Guide V1.0 |date=July 2020 |publisher=DJI}} As Mini 2 SE but with a 4K camera. Introduced in April 2024.

;Mini 3 Pro

:Company designations Model MT3M3VD, MT3M3VDB, and MT3M3VZ.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT3M3VD/Label/Product-label-5872769.pdf |title=DJI Mini 3 Pro (MT3M3VD) FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT3M3VZ/Label/ID-Label-and-Location-6549514.pdf |title=DJI Mini 3 Pro (MT3M3VZ) FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}{{Cite web |last=DJI Paladin |title=Differences in Mini 3 Pro models |url=https://forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=305435&page=1#pid3226985 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=DJI Forum |quote=There is no difference between the three models of Mini 3 Pro: MT3M3VD, MT3M3VDB, and MT3M3VZ. We only added the two versions MT3M3VZ and MT3M3VDB due to certification and sales purposes. This version of the Mini 3 pro has been discontinued in 2023 and no longer supports application for C0 certification. According to regulations, the Mini 3 Pro model MT3M3VD can fly compliantly in the A1/A3 environment.}} Improved Mini 2 with a 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS camera, O3 transmission system, 3-axis obstacle avoidance, and a 2453 mAh battery giving it 34 minutes of flight time. An optional 3850 mAh battery increases flight time to 47 minutes, but increases total weight by about {{Convert|40|g|lb|abbr=on}}. Introduced in May 2022. The Mini 3 Pro was assigned three different model numbers for certification and sales purposes, with the three models being identical.

;Mini 3

:Company designation Model MT3PD.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT3PD22/Label/Product-Label-6236642.pdf |title=DJI Mini 3 FCC label |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]}} Downgraded Mini 3 Pro with obstacle avoidance sensors removed and an OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Flight time was increased to 38 minutes with a 2453 mAh battery or 51 minutes with an optional 3850 mAh battery. Introduced in December 2022.

;Mini 4 Pro

:Company designation Model MT4MFVD.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MT4MFVD23/Label/Product-Label-and-Location-6782291.pdf |title=DJI Mini 4 Pro FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Improved Mini 3 Pro with an Omnidirectional Vision Sensing collision avoidance system, O4 transmission system, 4K slow motion capabilities, and a 2590 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 34 minutes. An optional 3850 mAh battery increases flight time to 45 minutes, but increases total weight by about {{Convert|40|g|lb|abbr=on}}. Introduced in September 2023.

On 9 January 2025, a DJI Mini collided with a Canadair CL-415 that was fighting the wildfires in Southern California.{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2025-01-13 |title=Update: FBI unveils DJI drone that hit LA firefighting plane |url=https://dronedj.com/2025/01/13/dji-mini-drone-la-fire/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250115012435/https://dronedj.com/2025/01/13/dji-mini-drone-la-fire/ |archive-date=2025-01-15 |access-date=2025-01-16 |work=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last1=Muntean |first1=Pete |last2=McCleary |first2=Kelly |last3=Legge |first3=James |date=January 10, 2025 |title=Canadian 'Super Scooper' plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/10/us/super-scooper-drone-collision-la-fire-canada-hnk-intl/index.html |access-date=January 12, 2025 |publisher=CNN}} The collision created a hole in the left wing of the CL-415, forcing the aircraft to be grounded for repairs. The drone was violating a temporary flight restriction (TFR) put in place to protect firefighting aircraft.{{Cite web |last1=Castleman |first1=Terry |last2=Toohey |first2=Grace |date=January 10, 2025 |title=Drone collides with firefighting aircraft over Palisades fire, FAA says |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/drone-collides-with-firefighting-aircraft-over-palisades-fire-faa-says |access-date=January 10, 2025 |website=Los Angeles Times}} According to Los Angeles County Fire Department chief Anthony Marrone, the Federal Bureau of Investigation planned to deploy "aerial armor" to prevent drones from entering the restricted airspace.

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{{reflist}}

{{Commons category}}

• [https://ericksguide.com/dji-mini-se-review/ DJI Mini SE Review]
• [https://ericksguide.com/dji-mini-2-vs-mini-se/ DJI Mini 2 vs Mini SE]
• [https://ericksguide.com/dji-air-2s-vs-mini-3-pro/ DJI Air 2S vs Mini 3 Pro]
• [https://drohnen-programm.de/dji-mini-2-test/ DJI Mini 2 Review]

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