DJI has formally introduced the travel-friendly Mini 2 SE drone, a few days after it was leaked – and it is shaping as much as be a strong new possibility for rookies who’re joyful to shoot video in 2.7K relatively than 4K.

The Mini 2 SE is a really minor improve of the DJI Mini SE, which is at present its least expensive drone and stays on sale (for now). The principle distinction between these two drones is that the Mini 2 SE has a more moderen controller (the DJI RC-N1), and a greater video transmission system known as OcuSync 2.0.

This implies you may fly the Mini 2 SE a lot additional than the usual Mini SE (inside the guidelines that apply in your native area). That most vary is as much as 10km within the US, or 6km in different areas. In contrast, the Mini SE’s vary is 4km (within the US) or 2.5km elsewhere. These distances are for areas with low interference, although – fly the Mini 2 SE in an city space and that vary drops to between 1.5km and 3km.

Other than this improved vary and controller, the DJI Mini 2 SE is an identical to its predecessor. Which means you get a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor that may shoot 2.7K/30p video (or 1080p/60p clips), along with your footage stabilized with a three-axis gimbal. Photographers can even take 12MP images in JPEG or uncooked DNG codecs. 

Like all of the fashions in DJI’s Mini collection, the Mini 2 SE weighs beneath 250g in order that it does not must be registered in some areas (although within the UK you have to an Operator ID). Regardless of its dimension and weight, the brand new drone guarantees an honest 31-minute flight time (up barely on the DJI Mini SE).

The Mini 2 SE is a bit pricier than the Mini SE, at $369 / £339 / AU$599 or $519 / £459 / AU$799 for the Fly Extra Combo bundle. You will not be capable of purchase it till March 22 within the US and UK, though it seems to already be on sale in Australia. You possibly can see a full breakdown of how its pricing compares to the remainder of DJI’s Mini collection beneath.

DJI Mini 2 SE value and launch date

• The DJI Mini 2 SE will value $369 / £339 / AU$599 (together with controller)
• A Fly Extra Combo bundle will value $519 / £459 / AU$799
• It’s going to go on sale from March 22 within the US/UK, however is obtainable in Australia now

DJI’s Mini collection is at present a bit complicated, with the lineup now comprising 5 fashions. We’re anticipating a type of (the DJI Mini SE) to be phased out, regardless that it is at present the most affordable possibility at $299 / £269 / AU$459.

The DJI Mini 2 SE is a bit pricier at $369 / £339 / AU$599, which is a disgrace, if comprehensible because of the superior controller and vary. You may additionally be capable of purchase a Fly Extra Combo bundle (which incorporates three batteries, a two-way charging hub, a bag and different equipment together with spare props) for $519 / £459 / AU$799.

This is how the Mini 2 SE compares to the remainder of DJI’s Mini collection – we have overlooked the DJI Mini Three Professional as a result of it is in a completely completely different class, costing $759 / £709 / AU$1,119 while you purchase it with the identical DJI RC-N1 controller.

So which mini drone must you purchase? We’ve not but examined the DJI Mini 2 SE, however it could possibly be the best choice for those who’re joyful to be capped at 2.7K video decision and settle for inferior video high quality to the DJI Mini 2.

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Present DJI Mini collection pricing

Row 0 – Cell 0	DJI Mini 2 SE	DJI Mini 3	DJI Mini 2
Drone solely	N/A	$469 / £439 / AU$699	N/A
With DJI RC-N1 controller	$369 / £339 / AU$599	$559 / £519 / AU$829	$449 / £419 / AU$749
With DJI RC controller	N/A	$699 / £669 / AU$1,019	N/A
Fly Extra Combo	$519 / £459 / AU$799	$718 / £678 / AU$1,118* (*Fly Extra Combo Plus)	$559 / £549 / AU$949

That mentioned, the DJI Mini 2 doubtless affords higher worth for most individuals, as it could actually shoot 4K video and has a better video bit-rate (100Mbps, in comparison with the Mini 2 SE’s 40Mbps). If these elements are vital to you, it could possibly be the higher choose provided that it solely prices $80 / £80 / AU$150 extra.

If you would like a super-affordable DJI drone, although, and do not thoughts an inferior flying vary and video feed, then it may nonetheless be price choosing up the unique DJI Mini SE whereas shares final – that drone appears to have set a low value level that DJI Mini collection will quickly not provide.