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DJI Mavic Mini

Creators cited with it: 3; From 6 reports.
First cited: December 2019; By Peter McKinnon. Last reported 7 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for stabilisation and build & handling; Pushback on video. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

Think MediaYouTube, 3.5M followersApril 2026
“And then I have a DJI Mavic Mini here for”
Watch the video at 1:22
Peter McKinnonYouTube, 6.1M followersMay 2021
“Mavic Mini 2 it's so sick because it's just so impossibly small it's one of those inexpensive options that's no license required it's so light if you crashed it not a huge deal the only drawback to this drone is the remote size”
Watch the video at 2:15
3 more reports from Peter McKinnon
- April 2021
  “I would clear out all my drones minus the Mavic Mini because of legality issues I would keep this in the Mavic Mini that would be my setup”
  Watch the video at 5:50
- April 2020
  “The Mavic Mini I love because you can fly it anywhere and you don't need a license because it comes in under the weight limit which is awesome”
  Watch the video at 10:57
- December 2019
  “…now I'm a huge fan of the Mavic mini now why am i huge fan of this because it does the job real well for the needs that I have when it comes to drone flights cinematography photography”
  Watch the video at 3:41
Brandon LiYouTube, 688K followersJuly 2020
“You can mix your DJI Mavic Mini drone footage with Osmo Pocket gimbal shots to create "impossible" super-shots that combine the best of both cameras!”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest November 2019

What press and YouTube reviews of the DJI Mavic Mini judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Stabilisation
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Video

Image qualityNot covered by enough reviews
VideoSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: lovely colour and 2.7K quality, but no 4K.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “the quality of 2.7 K video is just superb”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 5:15
- “so as you can see there it did a really good job capturing that footage”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 8:01
- “colors are punchy in video captured by the Mini, and the footage looks graded, ready to be shared out in a heartbeat.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
Complaints (3)
- “as will the lack of 4K capture, and 2.7K 60fps slow-motion recording.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
- “there's no control over the look of video captured on the Mini.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
- “the only cons I can see on this little guy is the cameras only 2.7 K”
  VideoDustin Dunnill · November 2019Watch at 26:09
AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationMostly positive: Leans positive.Very steady in flight, with some judder on abrupt turns.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “it actually stayed pretty solid”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 13:17
- “Fantastic stabilization”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
- “were amazed by just how good it was at keeping mid-air video capture so stable.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
Complaints (2)
- “slight stabilization artifacts creep in when tearing through the sky at full pelt”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
- “changing direction abruptly results in a marked judder”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Light, compact, battery case handy, though somewhat plasticky.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “it looks like a nice quality build don't get me wrong”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 14:18
- “it kind of acts as a case for the batteries so you can now throw this right in a camera bag and you don't have to worry about your batteries rolling around”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 9:55
- “Light and compact”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · November 2019Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “the Mavic mini does feel a little bit hollow and plasticky”
  VideoAir Photography · November 2019Watch at 14:30
ValueNot covered by enough reviews