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DJI Mini 2 SE
DJI · Released April 29, 2024

Mini 2 SE

DJI's Mini 2 SE is a budget sub-250g drone with smooth 2.7K video and beginner-friendly controls.

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8.3/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Mini 2 SE if you want a cheap, easy first drone: reviewers praised its palm-sized, registration-free weight, smooth 2.7K/30 video, good auto-processing, on-screen tutorials for beginners, a comfortable controller and about 30 minutes of flying per charge. Skip it if you want 4K or safety sensors, because it has no obstacle detection and 2.7K video trails many phones. Real battery life falls short of the claim, and there's no true vertical shooting.

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Mini 2 SE if you want a cheap, easy first drone: reviewers praised its palm-sized, registration-free weight, smooth 2.7K/30 video, good auto-processing, on-screen tutorials for beginners, a comfortable controller and about 30 minutes of flying per charge. Skip it if you want 4K or safety sensors, because it has no obstacle detection and 2.7K video trails many phones. Real battery life falls short of the claim, and there's no true vertical shooting.

Best for

Beginners who want a low-cost first drone.

Not for

Anyone who wants 4K video or obstacle sensors.

Main strengthLow price
Main weaknessNo 4K video
Reasons to buy
Low price
Very easy for beginners
Smooth stabilized video
Under 250g
Reasons to avoid
No 4K video
No obstacle detection
Battery life below the claim
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Full specifications

73 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Live View Resolution
720p/30fps
Max Video Resolution
4K/30fps
Panorama
Sphere, 180°, and Wide Angle
Video
100-3200
Aperture
f/2.8
Camera Effective
12MP
Camera Sensor Size
1/2.3”
When Charging a Mobile Device
4 hours
USB A
Max Voltage: 5 V; Max Current: 2 A
MIC
6 km
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
6
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
10
Max Wind Resistance Mps
10.5
DJI RC-N1C Remote Controller
Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 4 hours
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 6 hours
Low Interference
suburb/seaside, approx. 6-10 km
Medium Interference
suburban landscape, approx. 3-6 km
Strong Interference
urban landscape, approx. 1.5-3 km
SRRC
6 km
CE
6 km
FCC
10 km
Remote Controller
720p/30fps
Downward
surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity >20% (e.g., walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux >15)
Precise Hovering Range
0.5-10 m
Pan
-20° to 20°
Roll
-35° to 35°
Tilt
-110° to 35°
DJI Mini 2 SE
2.7K: 2720×1530@24/25/30fps
FHD
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
DJI Mini 4K
4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30fps
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
12 MP, 3 frames at 2/3 EV step
JPEG + RAW
5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
JPEG
2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Timed
12 MP
Single Shot
12 MP
Electronic Shutter
4-1/8000 s
Photo
100-3200
Focus
1 m to ∞
Format Equivalent
24 mm
FOV
83°
Horizontal
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
Vertical
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
Unfolded (with propellers)
245×289×56 mm (L×W×H)
Folded (without propellers)
138×81×58 mm (L×W×H)
Internal Storage
No
Release Date
April 29, 2024
Lens Equivalent
0.94 in (24 mm)
Dimensions Folded
138×81×58 mm
Takeoff Weight G
246g
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Companion App
DJI Fly
Controller Model
RC-N1 & RC-N1C
Transmission System
OcuSync 2
Lidar
No
Vertical Shooting
No
Digital Zoom
Yes (4x Digital - 1080p)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
100 Mbps
Focus Range
Fixed Focus
Aperture
f/2.8
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Down
Obstacle Sensing
Yes
Ads B Airsense
No
Tracking Modes
No
Gnss Systems
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
16.11
Max Flight Time Min
31min
Lights
No
Max Service Ceiling M
4000m
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
Source Id
dji-mini-2-se
Product Description
DJI Mini 4K | DJI Mini 2 SE - Make Your Moments Fly - DJI United Kingdom
Data Tier
catalog-summary
Type
Consumer camera drone
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