New DJI Mavic Mini
Discussion
MartG said:
I've not gone for the new DJI FPV - I picked up a set of the V1 goggles fairly cheap, bought the Remote controller from DJI, and bought an iFlight Titan DC2 drone
First flight yesterday wasn't in ideal conditions - a bit breezy for a sub-250g drone, but I managed a couple of flights without smashing it to bits.
First flight was a bit bumpy to start with...
https://youtu.be/i0e7WrDI9UE
Ah i'm with you now. Shame the goggles don't work with the Mini 2 otherwise i'd be all over that.First flight yesterday wasn't in ideal conditions - a bit breezy for a sub-250g drone, but I managed a couple of flights without smashing it to bits.
First flight was a bit bumpy to start with...
https://youtu.be/i0e7WrDI9UE
Drone seems very robust given the few bouncy contacts with the ground, fair play.
SpudLink said:
So... now what?
Go out and fly it 
Nothing too ambitious to start with, just build up your flying skill and confidence at your own pace
Oh, and join https://greyarro.ws/
Yeah as above, just get some flight time in and practice composition and smooth gimbal use.
Get a couple of mates to kick a ball about in the park and get some action shots of them at various angles.
And for stills and practice with manual settings, sun rise and sun set.
Then you'll have plenty of footage to mess about with in the edit.
Don't expect professional results straight away. It's a learning curve but you'll get better with time.
Get a couple of mates to kick a ball about in the park and get some action shots of them at various angles.
And for stills and practice with manual settings, sun rise and sun set.
Then you'll have plenty of footage to mess about with in the edit.
Don't expect professional results straight away. It's a learning curve but you'll get better with time.
SpudLink said:
Picked up a DJI Mini 2 today. My first drone. Woo-hoo!
I’ve registered it with the CAA. Did my first test flight in the garden.
So... now what?
I probably should have put some thought into that before I bought it.
Excellent... They are surprisingly easy to fly, and really good even in strongish winds.I’ve registered it with the CAA. Did my first test flight in the garden.
So... now what?
I probably should have put some thought into that before I bought it.
thebraketester said:
Excellent... They are surprisingly easy to fly, and really good even in strongish winds.
You’re not wrong, they are really easy to fly. Had a bit of a play lunchtime. This evening I figured I was ready to try a bit more. Here’s my first attempt at a panning shot.
Shortly afterwards I tried to capture the sunset. I need to play with the settings, and perhaps think about a lens filter.
SpudLink said:
You’re not wrong, they are really easy to fly. Had a bit of a play lunchtime. This evening I figured I was ready to try a bit more.
Here’s my first attempt at a panning shot.
Shortly afterwards I tried to capture the sunset. I need to play with the settings, and perhaps think about a lens filter.
I find sunsets are easier/better captured as pictures over video as manually altering your ISO whilst recording and flying isn't the easiest, especially when you're just starting outHere’s my first attempt at a panning shot.
Shortly afterwards I tried to capture the sunset. I need to play with the settings, and perhaps think about a lens filter.
Hi guys. My house is in a woodland setting and I am thinking a Mavic Mini 2 (DJI Mini 2?) would be a great way to check the property roof, gutters and the nearby trees every 6 months or so in addition to all the other fun that can be had.
Am I right in thinking that as it is sub 250g, I just buy the drone, register online with the CAA and then I'm good to go?
Am I right in thinking that as it is sub 250g, I just buy the drone, register online with the CAA and then I'm good to go?
sealtt said:
Hi guys. My house is in a woodland setting and I am thinking a Mavic Mini 2 (DJI Mini 2?) would be a great way to check the property roof, gutters and the nearby trees every 6 months or so in addition to all the other fun that can be had.
Am I right in thinking that as it is sub 250g, I just buy the drone, register online with the CAA and then I'm good to go?
Yep. £9 per annum for the operator ID.Am I right in thinking that as it is sub 250g, I just buy the drone, register online with the CAA and then I'm good to go?
Panorama shot stitched from 5 pics and cleaned with Topaz. Always keeping the iso at max 200, and Topaz will remove the remaining noise while intelligently sharpening the image. Although raw would be nice, you can get great results from the jpg files
Edited by Kessler on Wednesday 12th May 19:11
sheldimus said:
Kessler said:
Although raw would be nice, you can get great results from the jpg files
The Mini 2 supports RAW which amongst other things makes it a very attractive upgradeRaw is not enough for me to upgrade though, nor is 4k - as it still comes from the same small sensor. The Air2s is more money, but so much more drone. Unlike the Mini to Mini2 which feels more like just software upgrades.
Once I get more skilled flying my mini, I will definitely make the jump. For now, I use it as a training device to get me closer to this skill set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkGIcgXWFDs&t=...
I highly recommend anyone aiming to improve their drone technique to check out this guys' channel
I’ve had my DJI mini 2 now a couple of weeks and can thoroughly recommend them.
As a complete novice to drones I’ve found it very easy to fly.
I followed a bit of YouTube advice and fly without the screw in toggles finding the controls very smooth.
Initially I had trouble with the quick shot facility but upgrading to a newer phone has cured that.
I was confident enough to take off from a 3 metre dinghy do a quick shot helix and manually land the drone in my palm.
Was a bit nerve wracking so I’ll be investigating in some form of landing pad.
As a complete novice to drones I’ve found it very easy to fly.
I followed a bit of YouTube advice and fly without the screw in toggles finding the controls very smooth.
Initially I had trouble with the quick shot facility but upgrading to a newer phone has cured that.
I was confident enough to take off from a 3 metre dinghy do a quick shot helix and manually land the drone in my palm.
Was a bit nerve wracking so I’ll be investigating in some form of landing pad.
I think the FCC boost mod is a must if going over water like above, I had mine drop out within 400 meters whilst in standard CE mode in rural areas with little interference.
Looks like a new version the Mavic Mini, the SE is coming out, same 2.7k camera and wifi controller but the motor and batteries from the Mini 2 so not much of an upgrade imo.
When I got my Mini 1 I assumed that being under 250g that no licencing was needed but looking at the posts above it seems the laws changed and that you may now need to licence it, it's a bit confusing as looking on the government website if it's under 250g and a toy then you don't need to but if it's not a toy then you do, what actually classifies it as a toy?
If it's the price then I've got RC cars worth more which are toys so imo would classify the drone as a toy and if it's the use then if you're not using it for work or getting paid then it would also likely be classed as a toy?
Looks like a new version the Mavic Mini, the SE is coming out, same 2.7k camera and wifi controller but the motor and batteries from the Mini 2 so not much of an upgrade imo.
When I got my Mini 1 I assumed that being under 250g that no licencing was needed but looking at the posts above it seems the laws changed and that you may now need to licence it, it's a bit confusing as looking on the government website if it's under 250g and a toy then you don't need to but if it's not a toy then you do, what actually classifies it as a toy?
If it's the price then I've got RC cars worth more which are toys so imo would classify the drone as a toy and if it's the use then if you're not using it for work or getting paid then it would also likely be classed as a toy?
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