DJI Mini 2 se - all features you need to know

Hi, hope you are all well. A few days ago we got a brand new drone named DJI Mini 2 se. Now I think you might be wondering what is that. It is a Mini 2 and Mini SE. That's why this article is all about DJI Mini 2 se. 

This is all about what you need to know before buying it for yourself. I discussed all itself step by step and lastly, I have discussed the most important 'overall performance' taken by its field experience which can guide you to buy it or not.

DJI Mini 2 se in vertical

Before that, I want to share with you my personal experience on that beginner drone as pros and cons.

Pros of DJI Mini 2 SE (Based on Personal Experience)

1. Portability: The DJI Mini 2 SE is incredibly lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around and ideal for travel.

2. Ease of Use: It’s beginner-friendly with an intuitive interface, making it easy for new pilots to get started.

3. Decent Camera Quality: The camera offers good 2.7K video and 12MP photos, providing clear and sharp imagery for casual users.

4. Flight Stability: Despite its small size, it maintains good flight stability, even in moderate wind conditions.

5. Affordable: It’s priced lower than more advanced models, offering good value for casual and hobbyist users.

6. Extended Range: The OcuSync 2.0 transmission system allows for a reliable connection and extended range for flight.

7. 𝟯𝟴𝗸𝗽𝗵 (𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱) 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: DJI Mini 2 SE flies with reliable stability even in winds up to 38kph, letting you fly and capture content more reliably in more places.

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DJI Mini 2 se specifications

Camera: 12MP camera with 2.7K video resolution at 30fps

Flight Time: Up to 31 minutes on a full charge

Range: 10 km (6.2 miles) with enhanced Wi-Fi transmission

Weight: 249 grams (ultralight, no FAA registration required)

Gimbal: 3-axis stabilized gimbal for steady footage

GPS: Precise GPS positioning for accurate hovering and stable flight

Max Speed: 16 m/s (57.6 km/h or 35.8 mph)

Safety Features: Automatic Return to Home (RTH), Low Battery RTH, and GPS-based stabilization

Control: Remote controller with improved signal strength for long-distance control

Storage: MicroSD card (supports up to 256GB)

Additional Features: QuickShots, Panorama mode, and 3-axis gimbal stabilization

Cons of DJI Mini 2 SE (Based on Personal Experience)

1. Camera Limitations: While the camera is decent, it lacks 4K video and advanced image processing features in higher-end models.

2. No Obstacle Avoidance: It doesn't have obstacle detection, which can make flying in complex environments riskier for beginners.

3. Limited Battery Life: The flight time is around 31 minutes, which may feel limiting for longer sessions or capturing multiple shots.

4. Lack of Advanced Features: Features like HDR, active tracking, and waypoint navigation are missing, limiting its use for more complex shoots.

5. Wind Resistance: While it handles moderate wind, its lightweight build can make it struggle in stronger conditions.

In this article at first, I compare it with the previous versions. So read this article patiently for a clear idea about DJI Mini 2 se.

DJI Mini 2 se design 

Straight away you all probably noticed it looks remarkably similar to 'DJI Mini 2' as well as 'DJI Mini se' and that's because it's pretty much identical again to the face value we've seen. 

The same chassis and body are used on multiple DJI mini drone releases, and this is no different here. There is no major difference, and even the batteries can be interchangeable between the Mini 2 and Mini Se. 

The two previous versions have a very similar design. However, there are a few differences here, and there are a few reasons why you might want to get the 'Mini 2 se'. 

But I would imagine that by the looks of it. DJI might remove 'DJI Mini 2' from the market because when we look at the 'Mini 2' and the '3' for example there are a few similarities there and I feel like maybe removing the 'Mini 2' and having something like this (replaces both the 'Mini 2' and 'Mini SE' would maybe make more sense at a marketing point. Because they can go from the 2se to the 3 and the 3 pro because this guy is capable of 2.7K video. 

It does not have the 4K video and that the another reason why I think maybe the 'Mini 2' will be removed at some point shortly as well as the 'Mini SE'.

I feel like this guy might replace those two drones.

DJI Mini 2 SE 📸 camera

There is nothing majorly going on here so we unclip this little system here and reveal the camera. 

It is the same camera system that we got on the 'Mini se'. I said before it's capable of 2.7K video and it's also capable of 12 megapixels stills. 

But the one big difference here with the 'Mini 2 se' which I find the name is a little confusing because it's like 'Mini 2' or it is a second version of the 'Mini se'. 

It's such a weird one to me but regardless this is capable of capturing raw photos. But 'Mini se' was not capable of capturing raw photos and the 'Mini 2' was so. Also, you get 4x zoom from its camera.

Raw photo taken by DJI Mini 2 se

Again this is a weird kind of middle ground between the previous two but it is capable of like I said 12 megapixel stills which is the standard same camera system as the mini SE. The 2.7K video capturing is not capable of taking 4K video but it's capable of capturing raw photos. 

Now let's talk about its camera sensor. It's a '1/2.3 inch CMOS' sensor and as usual the three-axis of a gimbal. So I think there is nothing different here. You can get nothing insanely new offering from its camera.

3-axis gimble of DJI Mini 2 se

But we get more shooting functions from this Mini 2 se camera system. As like we get 'Panorama', we get 'AEB' and we also get four times digital zoom as well as 'Boomerang mode'. 

Picture in panorama mode taken by DJI drone

So these functions were not in the previous 'Mini se'. So it individuating that there is a diversity in the camera system.

DJI Mini 2 SE weight 

It might Another reason to get it for yourself is it's lightweight. It's under 250g which is too much easy to carry it. Besides, it can easily pass clouds for its lightweight. You can fly it in a lot more locations.

Sometimes many countries have restrictions or regulations regarded flying drones. It also lessens the governing regulations for its size. Despite its less weight it has no quality or design changes or lessen than the previous two versions.

So it is a lot of fun to fly for its size. You can fly it in a tighter gap and you can whip around different trees also because this guy is slightly faster than previous. 

It's Battery 🔋 life

DJI Mini 2 se controller system and accessories

RC-N1 controller of DJI Mini 2 se with 'OCUSYNC-2' video transmission technology

'DJI Mini 2 se' obstacle avoidance 

Now let's discuss drone key quality and this is 'Obstacle Avoidance'. I think guys it is slightly shocking that there is no obstacle avoidance system as we expect. It's just a beginner drone from DJI. No obstacle avoidance system or active track I found from it.

So, I again say that it's slightly different from the previous 'Mini se' and you can tell it is a refresher version of 'Mini se'. So there is nothing majorly exciting here in terms of obstacle avoidance as well as no exciting spiffy new features. 

It's just a kind of reliable and consistent drone that we get from DJI.

It seems to me that the drone is only for a particular type of person who is a beginner.

DJI Mini 2 se wind test

About the wind test, we are getting a better wind rating than before. Its wind rating is 10.7 meters per second which is slightly more than the previous 'Mini se' and it was a 10.5 meter per second wind rating.

So it's going to handle any wind conditions smartly. The gimble itself is also capable one for any wind conditions.

Overall performance