Miniature Drones Compared | DJI Mavic Air vs. DJI Mavic Mini vs. DJI Spark

I compared three popular miniature drones. The results are exciting!

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[patrickcomparan]

Thanks for taking the time to go over every single aspect of the drones. I've seen so many "reviews" which just say one is better than the other with some general assumptions so I'm glad to find one so in depth.

[vah-s]

Great video, but I think that the assessment was baised againt the spark. The spark seems better features when compared to the mini (with camera and battery life as exceptions).

[niteshagrawalapr]

One of the best comparison videos, I have ever seen. Keep up the great work.

[widiisha]

great video but you said the spark sensor is useless. I use the spark all the time and it has saved me so many times. I think yours has an issue.

[freerobotsex]

I would mention that the mini does have active tracking but only in quick shot mode. There is a way of setting exposure manually on the mini. Use histogram and adjust comp exposure up/down, then lock it. Great review but as one commenter stated, factor in price and it becomes a much closer score.

[Heneling]

Active track is now available with third party apps, works really well with the mini

[ThungStudios]

Just got a Spark on eBay for $140; was originally going to wait and get a Mini for $200-250, but $140 was too good to pass up. I also really wanted active tracking (and object avoidance, even if it's primitive), so that's a dub.

[AndreyBorodaS]

Thank you man, this is a really good explanation of what is good and what is bad and what drone is you can use for.

[DudeMungus]

Man this is my 1st video I’ve seen of yours. Let me just say .... excellent. Loved the video beginning to end

[bg]

This video is awesome! Your review goes right along with the research I have been doing to determine which drone would best fit our needs for what we wish to do with it! Thank you so much and Good Morning from Texas!

[jekjr]

I love my Mavic Mini. I love it. I flew videoing flood waters recently and it was great.

[sergeig]

I would have to disagree with you on Spark's non-folding legs. I owned one before and found this feature to be beneficial in reducing the time required for setup/break down. When you are hiking, biking, skiing, or doing some other "on the go" activity, folding legs back and forth becomes annoying really quick on my MP. Spark is small as it is and having it ready to go on moment's notice is a huge plus. What really sucks about the spark is bad connectivity. Constantly losing connection between phone and remote, remote and drone, really made it hard to produce smooth footage and was the reason that I sold it. 
PS, common, in the real world the only people that put drones in their pockets are vloggers standing still in front of their DSLRs, and even that purely for demonstration purposes.

[BackyardHiker]

I own the Mavic Air and although it's not as light as the mini, I still love the Mavic Air. It's perfect for what I need it for (hiking). Great Reviews!

[itsjohnny]

My air will be delivered tomorrow! Mini needed a big brother.. great channel-keep up the good work!

[Totustuus]

Bravo Tom, the best review I have seen! Thanks

[Sorarse]

'Best' very much relies on personal preferences. For me, portability, price and not having to register the drone are way up on top of my list, so the Mavic Mini will get my vote when it comes to parting with my money.

[jayjth]

Great video and great comparison 👍 Having both the mavic air and mini.... Don't get me wrong, I love the air but even though the specs are better on paper I find myself reaching for the mini more often.

[mainakkarmakar]

DJi Mavic : I am da Best.
Dji mini: I Never need any licence (unless those stupid sticker)
DJi Spark : I am a drone at least that People Know
DJi tello left the chat

[michawozniak]

best comparision of mavic air/min i've seen! And i i've seen them much ... too much ;)

[kalkydra]

Well done mate, great way to structure a review video!. Cheers!