DJI - Mavic Mini

None! Don’t sell! Still have my sparks, mini mavics, mini 2, all the way to current. And they still all fly great! And better than most “updated” non name brand drones available today. *Not Financial Advice

man i started with a mavic air 2 which was pretty wonderful, but family and life got in the way and sold it, got a mavic mini (the original) like a month ago with the fly more package for like $190. It's older but still produces plenty of great shots for kayaking and cycling videos. I'd imagine today's have amazing video but even one that is 5 years old still does amazing footage when compared to a lot of other drone brands around the same $250-300 threshold

I strongly disagree I flew my 4 pro into the water. I didn't deserve it at that time. Shouldn't have upgraded from my Mavic mini

Nah, dji is fucking ruthless compared to most companies. The Mini 3 pro vs the mini 4 pro. I've seen so many disgruntled people posting a year after the 3 pro came out, because the 4 pro was just so much better. Don't get me started on the og mini **I can't get a replacement drone for** - I have 5 batteries and everything needed for the og, but can't get a drone.

Stewart & Alina tested out the Mini 3 Pro in some really nasty winds and it coped surprisingly well. No way I'd risk *my* drone like they did, but I'm not as good a pilot as Stewart. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nOB8Pr4Hg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nOB8Pr4Hg) I've got the original Mavic Mini as well as a Mini 3 Pro. The Mavic Mini does not to well in wind. I've heard the Neo is similar in not handling winds very well, but can't confirm personally. [https://skykam.co.uk/dji-neo-wind-resistance/](https://skykam.co.uk/dji-neo-wind-resistance/)

Damn, Im impressed with what they seem to be able to pack in at these weights. Last mini series drone I had was the original, though Ive flown a 2 a few times. Both felt kind of like flimsy toys, despite the decent capabilities they had. These are physically larger and pack more actual hardware in, dont really get how its possible.

Yep, and the # of changes in this space over the last 5-7 years is staggering. I fly a drone a few times a year and it feels like every time i pull it out there is a new system. New set of rules/regs, etc. I am using a dji mavic mini. I sold my phantom 4 when the FAA Remote ID was first announced. The Mini has great video quality, but they gimped it and software locked the resolution. Personally? Be responsible, don't fly like an idiot. line of sight only, low altitude, nowhere near airports, etc. Put my phone on airplane mode though - the "we will broadcast your location constantly" aspect was really offputting. Let's also park the "permission if flying within 5 miles of an airport" fiasco. I think they addressed, but there was a time of uncertainty - do you have to call every cropduster runway, helipad, etc.? There isn't a place within my state you could fly if so.

It really depends on your **rates** and **specialties**, since cinematic FPV fly-throughs and aerial videography/photography give very different looks. Either way, it’s going to be a bit pricey, especially in the U.S. now with the new tariffs in effect (as of May 1st). The **Avata 2** is solid but honestly a bit too big for tight fly-throughs. The **Avata 1** is a better size, but if you’re serious about fly-throughs, I’d suggest looking into a **Cinewhoop** — something like a 2", 3.5", micro, or tiny whoop with an O3 or O4 unit. You can pull off cool, unique shots that ground cameras just can’t match. Just a heads-up though: it’s an expensive hobby. You’ll need the right gear, and I really recommend practicing acro mode on a simulator before flying a real Cinewhoop. Crashes happen, and repairs can add up fast. For aerial photography, the **Mini series** is a good place to start — I started with the first-gen Mini myself and later moved up to the **Mavic 3** when my work picked up. And of course, make sure you’re following the local rules and regs if you’re planning to do any commercial projects!

I work for DJI ... Neo or any of the Mavic Minis

I started with a mavic mini, i would recommend you to get the mini 5 pro or if you want an fpv drone the betafpv air 65.