Is the DJI Mini SE STILL worth it in 2023?

Today I review the DJi Mini SE drone. I talk about if it's still worth buying the Mini SE vs Mini SE 2. I talk about the range, battery life and quick shots. Plus I show you heaps of Mini SE cinematic footage to give you a sense of what your footage will look like. I also discuss the Litchi app that gives the DJI Mini SE a follow me mode which isn't available in the standard DJI app.

[keefmeister]

In 10 months I have flown my Mini SE 223 times and for 290 kms, 15.1 hours flight time, my distance record is 3572 meters (with Yagis). No issues yet. Still worth it.

[rickywilson]

Love the Mini SE, had a full front page on a newspaper, cropped vertical, and it was still sharp and clear!

[Brodzzzzz]

Honestly Its my first and only drone I've had and it has NEVER let me down. Absolute BEAST. Get one for 2nd hand of marketplace for like $300 now...

[DougGrinbergs]

4:30 re: range, AFAIK US FAA requires drone be within sight unless you have Part 107 waiver / license. Also, Remote ID required starting Sep. 16, 2023.

[crystalskylight]

You can definitely tell the difference when flying in a populated area vs rural area. Can't go very far where I live because of interference, But when I go out in the countyside I can easily send it a couple of kilometres away. But should I lose signal I never get worried anymore. It always comes back on its own.

I've had mine nearly a year and I still love flying it.
It's definitely what you want if you want to stay on the ceapish side without spending thousands, but also don't want the $50 toy drone.

[ALxdCrftPlays]

DJI New Zealand sells this for NZ$745, which is quite fair. I remember when drones first came out in New Zealand, they were over NZ$3, 000. I use the DJI Pocket 2 & DJI Osmo Action 3 for my walk vids. I can see why many YouTubers love & use DJI product(s).

[TropicalZooms]

Great vid mate. We all get caught up in the latest and greatest gear but seem to forget that what we have still does the job. I absolutely love the look of the new DJI mini 3 pro with all the new features & longer life battery but still can’t justify upgrading from my mini 2 because it still does what I need it to do do well. Thanks for posting. 😃👍

[Womtek]

I´m about to buy my first drone and I wanna go for something that is a bit cheaper but still have a good camera/battery so you can acctually use your footage even if it´s a start drone. So I think Dji Mini is the thing for me :)

[jasonpundek]

yes..I bought one a month incredible...love it

[wnewbury]

Ordered a Mini from Big A and they sent me a SE instead. I'm very happy with it. So easy to fly.

[firebird-drones]

Nice video! I purchased the Mini SE about two months ago. Love it so far, I agree the footage is definitely limited when you want to color correct/grade. But it’s a great drone to get started in the drone world

[jbgood]

The mini SE is a great drone. I did have a fly away. I went behind a hill, about 1, 000 M out and lost contact with the control and satallite link. It never came back. I'd rather loose this drone than my $1200 Skidoo 2. The DJI mini SE does great in the wind, flys a decent distance, the video is great and the battery lasts a long time. This is a great beginner drone and not as expensive as the higher end drones with more enhanced flight modes and obstacle avoidance.

[gnb]

where did you get nd filters for this drone, I cannot find any anywhere

[UA]

on this black friday i bought the mini 2 se, i had a dji tello it wasn't very good, i recommand the dji mini 2 se its like the regular mini 2 but just different camera

[paulmcgeechan]

Thanks, good review of a really good entry level drone. Unfortunately, the Mini SE and the DJI fly app is not in any way compatible with what is many people’s entry level android phone, the Samsung A13. The only way to fly a Mini SE if you have this phone appears to be with the Litchi app. Really poor support from DJI on this issue.
So I would really like your opinion on the Litchi app once you have used it for a while, with regards to reliability and ease of use. At $40 AUD for the app, it’s a big spend for a younger person trying to get their new drone and phone setup even useable.
Thanks

[Sparksfly]

just bought one of these as a first ever drone.

[harleyfirth]

If you tap the return to home button on the controller once it does an emergency stop!

[domanater]

I was shocked I was with a mate who has a mini se and he had his out almost 4.5km's

[michaelconnor]

Still a great little drone. 🙂 lots more features available when using litchie. My go to app when flying my mini se

[marcanthonyskidmore]

I've had mine for two years and barely flew it. Took it out today and it keeps disconnecting about 4 to 5 meters. Constantly having disconnecting issues no matter where I fly it. I later took it to the camera shop and they said the MINI SE is not suitable for high density areas at all. 100meters at most in those areas. However in open areas its more versatile. My return to home function doesn't work also after it loses connection. I have to walk within a few meters to get connection again. Really considering selling it.