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Drone cheat: How to actively hack an ‘Active Track’ on your Mini 2

DJI’s new Mini 2 does a lot of things very well. But one feature it’s missing? Active Track. Pilots who want to have their drone follow them are advised to look for a different model. But one person has come up with a hack that lets you use an existing Mini 2 feature to create a reasonable, short-duration “Follow-me” type shot. Let’s find out how.

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First Dates with New Drones: A rookie flies the DJI Minis

As an early drone adopter, my heart broke often. My first drone was a toy helicopter that took one fuzzy shot of me from about 40 feet up before I lost control and it hit the ground never to fly again. Then a series of mostly “toy” quadcopters, one of which was monstered by my niece’s dog. But last month, DJI loaned us a Mavic Mini (now discounted) and then the just-released Mini 2. I flew both for the first time within days of one another.

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Shopping season? DJI unveils holiday gift guide mini-site

It’s that time of year again. For many of us – even with the pandemic – it’s time to shop. Whether it’s for Christmas presents, Thanksgiving, or simply to treat yourself or someone you care about, a lot of us are starting to think about ordering gifts like the new DJI Mini 2, which we’ve been covering in the lead-up to its apparently imminent release. And now, DJI itself is offering a helping hand with a newly released Holiday Gift Guide mini-site.

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Best Buy says DJI Mini 2 release date November 4: Customer

We are getting very close, it would seem, to the release of DJI’s replacement for the Mavic Mini: The Mini 2. Based on the fact that Best Buy has put the item on the floor in more than one location — along with hints from DJI staff — we’re betting next week. Specifically, based on an email we received today, November 4. There’s lots to support that.

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DJI Mini 2 drone and bundle prices leak ahead of second-gen everyday flycam launch

It’s no secret that DJI has been spinning up an all-new Mavic Mini 2 this year after the successful launch of their cheapest drone in 2019. Now DroneDJ has a solid preview of how much you should expect to pay for the successor to the affordable everyday flycam. DJI’s Mavic Mini 2 appears to cost a little more than the original, but the upgraded hardware will still be competitive with mid-range model prices.

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