DJI Mini 4K compared with the Original DJI Mini 2. Same model with a New Name?

#dji #djimini4k #djimini2

Lots of discussion about why YouTubers are only comparing the new DJI Mini 4K with the Mini 2SE and not mentioning the original Mini 2. I go through the specs and the full list of ALL DJI Mini models and their release date along with their main camera specs.
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Happy flying everyone.... Ian

[IaninLondon]

Typo at 2.44. Obviously the Mini 4K has a 4K camera!!!

[cyberherbalist]

I love my Mini 2. I lost one up a tree last year, and immediately got a new one. I hope it flies forever.

[freeman-]

I have two mini 2 original drones. I bought the first one and have been so impressed with it that I just had to buy a second as a backup drone. I have many larger more advanced drones but there's just something about the original Mini 2 that screams perfection. It has a 4 to 5 km range and can almost fly as far as my Mavic Air 2. It basically has everything I need in a lightweight low profile drone. It's real quiet and when people see me fly it they just think it's a toy and yet it takes great, usable, video. My second mini 2 is stored safely away waiting for me to wear out the first one. But, the first one just keeps going and going and going. To me, the original mini 2 is a micro masterpiece and I plan to fly it for many more years to come. Cheers!

[alexandrospapakostas]

I think there is a mistake in the DJI Mini list. The Mini 4K has a 4K camera in Mini 2SE body, not a 2.7!

[getcass]

The mini 2, the drone that wont die, and for good reason. Still rocking mine and don't intend to renew until it falls out the sky. Great little sidekick to the Mavic 3, long may it reign :)

[finnybflyin]

Well said Ian! DJI is giving beginner drone enthusiasts a quality drone at a great price with a different label. Basically, bringing the mini 2 out of retirement. Cheers, Brendan

[dronefootageuk]

Cheers ian. Literally the only honest youtuber addressing the mini 4k issue 👍🏻

[larrycole]

New subscriber !! Excellent, straight to the point review without hyping the new drone, I still have the Mini 2, plus alot of newer Dji drones, but it’s still my favorite for some reason 😂

[allegriach]

In my eyes the price tag is crazy. You get a decent beginner drone for the price you would pay for the RC only…

One difference is mentioned seldom: There’s no SDK for the 4K.

[plasticdope]

Very honest video man. Many people dislike how DJI marketing the 4K as an “innovation” upgraded version of the mini 2 SE while hiding the comparison with mini 2.
The truth is, they could be more transparency and say that the 4K is the best combination of those drones, best 4K camera from mini 2, upgrading with mini 2 SE design, adding new functions like RID, and more years of software support under a competitive price. Just that is enough to calm down most people. 😂

[timoryan]

Great clarification and a big up to the original Mini 2. I have wavered with each development 3 to 4 but am still glad to use my Mini 2. Helped me learn to fly and film… Thanks again Ian.

[RobinDrones]

I believe that they were loosing sales on the lower end of the market because the mini 2 se was only 2.7k. Competitors such as Potensic, Fimi ect all have 4k .
Its a clever move by dji to get this to such a low price by using all of there existing components.
One other difference is the newer RCN1"C" controller, to cut cost they have apparently made it lighter by removing one of the battery's i weighed mine and its around 65g lighter than the RCN1

[richwhilecooper]

Makes me feel great about just buying an ebay Mini 2 with flymore combo and 4 batteries for £270. I love it and if you partner it with the Litchi app it's a very capable drone and a big step up from the mini 1 due to the 4k camera, increased speed and wind resistance and hugely improved range.

[brucedon]

I have the Mini 3 and bought it with the screen controller which I like and what I like about the Mini 2 SE and the Mini 4k is the built quality it is more compact shorter arms and propellers the longer arms on the other Minies just seems alittle to fragile in the joint areas can snap off easier I feel in a accident it would be nice if DJI could add the Mini 4k to the screen controller also all in all you can't beat the price for the Mini 4k bundle Thanks for your video!

[fcava-timb]

Thanks Ian for your follow-up video and clarifying the comparisons that you mention. The massive bonus on the so-called new mini 4K is that it is much cheaper than the original mini 2. A fantastic deal if you buy the fly more kit with the extra batteries etc.

[coconutislanddrones]

The original mini 2 was an absolute monster in the sky so anybody buying this as a first or back up drone is getting a very very good drone.

[geezerpleasers_OG]

Not only do I still have my trusty old Mini 2, I have my trusty old original Mini as well, I still fly them from time to time. Primarily when I'm going out for a hike, have no intention of doing a drone video, but want a "what the heck, just in case" lightweight drone in my backpack.

[DroneShowLive]

Great update Ian thank you 🙏🏻 there are more Minis here than there is in the mini factory in Oxford 😂

[texaspugs]

Thank you!! Exactly what I was thinking and love how you went into great detail comparing the Mini 2 with this confusing 4K model. To the point, love what you said.

[BjEddy]

You really are the King of all drones, your knowledge is why I have followed you for so long