DJI’s latest sub-250-gram drone, the Mini 2 SE, is now available to buy. The ultraportable, regulation-friendly aircraft is exempt from registration and licenses in several parts of the world and comes at a super affordable price point of $339. But how does the new DJI drone compare to its closest competitors, the Mini 2 and Mini SE? Let’s find out…
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Compared with DJI Mini SE, the flight performance, image transmission, and intelligent features of the new DJI Mini 2 SE drone have all improved significantly. Meanwhile, one of the biggest differences between the Mini 2 SE and the Mini 2 is that of video resolution. While the Mini 2 delivers 4K/30fps video with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, the Mini 2 SE is restricted to 2.7K/30p video. Complete comparisons are as follows:
| Specifications | DJI Mini 2 SE | DJI Mini SE | DJI Mini 2 |
| Price (Standard package) | $339 | $299 | $449 |
| Max Flight Time | 31 min | 30 min | 31 min (International Version) |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 4000 m | 3000 m | 4000 m |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | Scale 5 | Scale 4 | Scale 5 |
| Max Speed | S mode: 16 m/s N mode: 10 m/s C mode: 6 m/s | S mode: 13 m/s P mode: 8 m/s C mode: 4 m/s | S mode: 16 m/s N mode: 10 m/s C mode: 6 m/s |
| Max Transmission Distance | 10 km (FCC) | 4 km (FCC) | 10 km (FCC) |
| Camera Sensor | 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max Video Bitrate | 100 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Video Resolution | 2.7K/30p | 2.7K/30p | 4K/30p |
| Video Transmission System | OcuSync 2.0 | Wi-Fi | OcuSync 2.0 |
| Max Video Bitrate | 8 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 8 Mbps |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | JPEG | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Panorama | Sphere, 180°, and Wide Angle | Not supported | Sphere, 180°, and Wide Angle |
| QuickShots | Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix, and Boomerang | Dronie, Rocket, Circle, and Helix | Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix, and Boomerang |
| Digital Zoom | 1080P: 4x zoom 2.7K: 3x zoom Photo mode: 2x zoom | Not supported | 1080P: 4x zoom 2.7K: 3x zoom 4K: 2x zoom Photo mode: 2x zoom |
| Video Resolution | 2.7K: 2720×1530 @ 24/25/30p FHD: 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60p | 2.7K: 2720×1530 @ 24/25/30p FHD: 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60p | 4K: 24/25/30p 2.7K: 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60p |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| QuickTransfer | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
Shipping for the new DJI Mini 2 SE begins March 18, 2023, but the drone is available to pre-order now. In the meantime, it’s worth pointing out that the new DJI Mini 3 with vertical shooting mode and 38 minutes of flight time is also currently available to buy for $469, which is a $90 discount on its typical selling price.
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