Mavic Mini Questions
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Jeffrey
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Jim, I know it's tempting, but it's not even near the quality you demand. It's not bad, either. Just for different purposes.
Specs from the DJI site:
Camera
Specs from the DJI site:
Camera
- Sensor
- 1/2.3” CMOS
Effective Pixels: 12 MP - Lens
- FOV: 83°
35 mm Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shooting Range: 1 m to ∞ - ISO Range
- Video:
100-3200 (Auto)
100-3200 (Manual)
Photo:
100-1600 (Auto)
100-3200 (Manual) - Shutter Speed
- Electronic Shutter: 4-1/8000s
- Still Image Size
- 4:3: 4000×3000
16:9: 4000×2250 - Still Photography Modes
- Single shot
Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Jameel, thanks so much for that link. that's perfect to compare the 2. I definitely wouldn't want the original Mini then.
Thanks Jeffrey.
My thinking so to be clear on this is to have a drone that I can play around with my soon to be 11 year old grandson. So more of just something for fun. But... I thought if it also could capture some decent photos, then maybe I could use for some photos once in a while perhaps? That's why I liked the price point of the mini, so if it got messed up while I was using it or my grandson, I wouldn't cry near as much.
Jeffrey
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Thanks Jeffrey.
My thinking so to be clear on this is to have a drone that I can play around with my soon to be 11 year old grandson. So more of just something for fun. But... I thought if it also could capture some decent photos, then maybe I could use for some photos once in a while perhaps? That's why I liked the price point of the mini, so if it got messed up while I was using it or my grandson, I wouldn't cry near as much.
Well, in that case, go for it!
Is the camera on the Mini 2 the same as on your full size Mavic?
It’s not the same. The mini series has a much smaller sensor.
Thanks Jameel. I guess though for playing around purposes as long as the sensor isn't too small, it would be good enough.
Jeffrey
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No, but I fly a Phantom 4 Pro. It's Jim D. with the Mavic.
Gotcha!
@Jim Dockery any thoughts?
Jim Dockery
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Jim, For playing around that mini would be nice, but if you crash and loose it that would still be a chunk of change. For play it might be better to get an even cheaper one and not worry much about the photos. I'm also afraid that once you start flying you'll really want a good camera up there to get some great shots!
I'd love to have the Mini II to carry skiing to shoot videos, but right now my MP2 is still the DJI photo champ for smaller cheaper drones so I won't be getting a new one soon.
I'd love to have the Mini II to carry skiing to shoot videos, but right now my MP2 is still the DJI photo champ for smaller cheaper drones so I won't be getting a new one soon.
AlanLichty
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Interesting - I have been so focused on a drone for photography I hadn't even considered learning how to fly a cheap one first. Thanks for the thought.
Thanks for those thoughts Jim.
The only issue I have with the ones the cheap ones is they don't work hardly at all.
I have bought a couple of various ones for a little over $100 for grandsons or nephews the last Christmas or two. Without fail the drones wouldn't fly. They would get into the air and go crazy, because the controls were super sensitive at best. At worst the drone wouldn't even lift off the ground. At least that has been my experience.
They sound great with the cheap prices, but the more I think about this, the more it seems to be something that you get what you pay for. So in my mind rather then throwing away a $100 I would rather spend $400 for something that can take photos and videos and has a control system that will help a newbie flyer. I will pay $30 (or whatever it is) for an extended warranty, so if it crashes it's covered.
The only issue I have with the ones the cheap ones is they don't work hardly at all.
I have bought a couple of various ones for a little over $100 for grandsons or nephews the last Christmas or two. Without fail the drones wouldn't fly. They would get into the air and go crazy, because the controls were super sensitive at best. At worst the drone wouldn't even lift off the ground. At least that has been my experience.
They sound great with the cheap prices, but the more I think about this, the more it seems to be something that you get what you pay for. So in my mind rather then throwing away a $100 I would rather spend $400 for something that can take photos and videos and has a control system that will help a newbie flyer. I will pay $30 (or whatever it is) for an extended warranty, so if it crashes it's covered.
Jim Dockery
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Jim, I've never tried a $100 drone like that but your experience is similar to my brother who teaches HS tech stuff. He got a nice drone for his video classes many years ago and thought buying 4 mini drones to let the kids learn with was a good idea. I tried flying one of those when he first got them and found it so difficult I dismissed drone photography for many years! He also gave up on that idea for teaching. One caveat with the DJI crash warranty that you should be aware of is that you have to send the drone back to them for it to work. If you actually loose it (in a river or inaccessible mountain side) you are out of luck.
That's a good reminder Jim. I think if I got the mini, it would just be pretty close in flying. Though who knows. I think I would be too nervous to fly it over water. Maybe after a while, but certainly not at first.
chuckp
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Jim, I have the mavic mini and I like it a lot. For a beginner drone it is great. Easy to fly. Here is a short video I did with it in 2.7k . South end of Pine Island - YouTube