DJI Mini SE Beginner's Guide | Preparing for Your First Flight

The DJI Mini SE is a great drone for new drone pilots. In this video, we will unbox the product and talk through key features to get you ready for your first flight.

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0:00​ B-Roll footage & introduction
0:34 What to expect in your package and recommended extras
2:00 Unboxing & explanation of each item
3:01​ Understanding your controller
6:11 Understanding your drone
9:10 Getting everything set up
13:14 Closing

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[Osobear]

I just got my mini se and this video is the absolute best in YouTube. Thank you

[terrencehill]

I just got this drone as a first DJI purchase been flying for a few months after flying many budget drones this got be the most impressive drone for its price and features

[alohatwo]

one of the best instructional videos i have ever seen. Great job of being very detailed!

[blairguinea]

Thank you Sir, I just brought an mini se today, its awesome !

[joeking]

Where did you get the little wire from so you can connect the android phone to controller?

[DeeMoneyXL]

Great walk through video. This is the kind of video I need for some other products

[paulroberts]

Thank you for the video Coach! Just bought the Mini SE but haven't flown it yet so this video helped me to get started with powering it up and all. It will be great for a non-professional like me..lol

[adrianbaldwin]

Great video will this work with honor phones I have a honor 10 lite

[tpthebeast]

Very good video. Very informative. Thanks you!

[RavenRiderUK]

Hi, I ordered mine just now, will arrive tomorrow...plz tell me how long it takes to charge the controller and how long for the drone as well, I've got the one with one battery only for now. Thx...Great video 📹

[Noah-ljsg]

I've never flown a drone before, but I already love this community. Great vid!

[LSD.]

Thanks Bruce, you have the best tutorial videos on YouTube... 👍

[Jdsmj]

NIce vid Ken! This is the drone I have, it´s amazing!

[latenighter]

I just wish the controller cable to the phone was on the other side, its my OCD killing me that I have to have my phone upside down in the controller.

[UKPhoto]

What size iPad would suit this drone's controller please?

[Fatamus]

Thanks ... Great Info ... you answered several questions

[bigedkc]

I'm having problems with mine downward sensor error any ideas how to fix

[motionwellness]

I just got my dji mini se today and I did all the updates. When I connect the controller and drone I don't have video. I can record video or take a picture and I can see what had been recorded but I don't seem to have a video feed on my phone/controller like is shown at 12:30 of this video. Does anyone have an idea what is going on?

[terrystevens]

You might also mention whether you ‘have’ to use a smart phone, or if it will fly without one. Some younger pilots might not have a phone.

[Rocky-xxzg]

Ken, The DJI Fly app is facing the wrong way on my Samsung Android. Please advise.