DJI Mavic Mini release date, price & specs
Speculation was rife that DJI would launch a new drone during an event it held back on 13 August, but instead the company announced its latest smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 3.
But now, following many leaks, it has officially announced the Mavic Mini.
At a glance:
(Update: it looks likely aMavic Mini 2 will be announcedin November 2020.)
Mavic Mini price
The drone comes in two versions, standard and Fly More Combo. Here are their prices:
Even the standard model comes with a remote control, so unlike the Spark, you don’t have to fly it solely from a smartphone. In fact, you can’t: it must be flown using the controller.
Go for the Fly More Combo and you get a carry case, two extra batteries, a charger for all three batteries, propeller guards and extra pairs of propellers.
Mavic Mini release date
You canbuy the Mavic Mini immediatelyfrom DJI’s website. However, delivery times are currently showing as 12-19 working days, so the first Minis should arrive from around 15 November.
Mavic Mini specs
The Mavic Mini tips the scales at 249g, so should make a lot of people happy.
In the UKdrone registration comes into forcein a matter of weeks, and again requires drones above 250g to be registered.
Here are the key specifications:
In terms of features, the Mini uses a new app called DJI Fly, which has a simpler interface that’s easier for beginners to use.
It offers four QuickShot modes: Dronie, Helix, Rocket and Circle which let novices capture complex footage by just tapping a button.
There’s no ActiveTrack, though, so it cannot follow a person or object. The other main missing feature is obstacle avoidance, which is likely due to the low price.
For more, read our fullDJI Mavic Mini review.
Author: Jim Martin, Executive Editor, Tech Advisor
Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.
