DJI Mini 2 SE, Lightweight Mini Drone with QHD Video, 10km Max Video Transmission, 31-Min Flight Time, Under 249 g, Auto Return to Home, 3-Axis Gimbal Drone with Camera for Beginners

I have one question—how on earth is this thing less than four hundred dollars?! This is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made on a drone. It’s perfectly steady, and the camera is stunning. The quality of the footage is so clear and crisp, it’s almost unbelievable. And the range? It can go so far away that I can’t even fathom the distance. After receiving a terrible drone order that was a complete waste of money, I truly understood just how incredible the DJI Mini 2 SE is. It felt necessary to leave this review despite the fact that not many people might see it because the difference is night and day. This drone is leagues above anything else I’ve tried. Despite a few crashes, this drone works flawlessly and feels like it should be worth at least $1,500. The return-to-home feature is incredibly precise—literally down to the inch—and the motion sensors are spot-on as well. It's also ridiculously easy to fly, which is perfect for anyone, whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot. The best part? You don’t even need to register it because it’s so lightweight. Plus, it’s super easy to bring into other countries. I packed this drone into a suitcase full of heavy shoes and other items for a trip from Virginia to Turkey. The suitcase was handled roughly, and the boxes inside were damaged—including the drone's box—but when I unpacked everything, the drone was completely unscathed. The build quality is just that good! Here’s something insane to think about: imagine there’s an island on the Chesapeake Bay you want to fly over. It’s 7 km away, and this drone has a 10 km range without any signal extenders. But here’s the catch—your drone isn’t fully charged. You figure it’s fine and put the drone in sport mode to help it get there faster. But you completely underestimate how long the charge will last (which, by the way, is super long with this amazing piece of tech). When you’re 4 km out, the drone warns you that it doesn’t have enough charge to go much further and return safely. If you don’t listen, it’ll automatically turn back on its own. It’s like this drone is designed to be unbreakable and impossible to lose! Oh, and did I mention it can even handle CRAZY winds? This thing is a total beast. Last thing: I recommend buying an extra 2 chargers and charging station. Instead of getting 31 mins of flight time, you can get 1.5 hours of it with three batteries. It makes a big difference. Long story short, if you’re on the fence, don’t be. Just buy it—you won’t regret it.

Just got my hands on the DJI Mini 2 SE drone, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! This little guy is small enough to fit in a small compartment of a backpack, but it's got some serious skills up its sleeve. I have tried several other types of drones with limited success. This drone changed all that! First off, the camera quality is really good. I'm certainly no pro photographer, but the shots I've been getting are pretty impressive. The 12MP sensor captures every detail, and the 3-axis gimbal keeps things steady, even when the wind is acting up. Speaking of wind, I was very surprised at how stable the drone and the camera shots are event in windy conditions. Compared to other drones that I have used, this one is easy to set up, and easy to get in the air without a lot of steps. The DJI Fly app is easy to navigate and you don't have to worry about a million setting to change to get in the air, or even while flying. Battery life is solid too. The battery says that it will last up to 31 minutes, which is better than most of the drones that I have seen. I actually get about 23-25 minutes on each charge, but I do tend to do a lot of maneuvering which limits battery time. The app has a nice feature where it will give you an estimated flight time remaining based on height and distance of the drone. I have successfully flown the drone several miles from my location and was able to still get crisp clear video. Now, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. One thing I wish it had is obstacle avoidance sensors. I've had a couple of close calls with trees, and it would be nice to have that extra layer of protection, especially for us newbie pilots. Overall, though, I'm seriously impressed with the DJI Mini 2 SE. It's perfect for anyone looking to up their aerial photography game without breaking the bank. With a few tweaks here and there, it could easily become the go-to drone for adventurers everywhere!

This has been one of the most satisfying things I've ever bought. I had no idea what I was doing at first, but managed to get acquainted with it pretty easily with no crashes so far after about a month of almost daily flights. The video quality is "only" 2.7K, but it's been more than enough for me to get some still-gorgeous videos and pictures of my rural neighborhood. Be sure you use one of the approved micro SD cards though, or you'll have problems, as I discovered. At first I was trying to fly it without turning off my phone's wifi and bluetooth, and was having all kinds of interference problems. I was actually thinking about returning it, but this was only due to my ineptness and not reading the manual carefully. Now I just put my iphone on airplane mode and all is well. It only needed internet for the first flight to register the drone. The battery is a little tricky to remove as there isn't much to grab on to, and it fits snugly. There's a risk of it popping out abruptly if you're not careful. Also, be careful removing the gimbal protector. I was pulling the wrong direction initially and it popped off in a sudden way that I thought I might have destroyed the gimbal and wrecked my drone, but it turned out I was lucky and didn't damage anything. The battery fast charges quite quickly in the drone if you use a good USB-C charger. I ended up buying the dji charging hub and a couple more of the intelligent flight batteries, even though the flight time is quite impressive on a fully charged battery. Sometimes I want to fly for more than 20-30 minutes. Super impressed with the quality. It feels somewhat fragile only because it's so light ( I weighed mine and it was 240g), but it's really quite sturdy and well-made, with care. I have seen occasional graphics glitches on the picture streamed to my phone, but they're very minor and in no way effect the perfect video recorded to the SD card and don't threaten control of the drone. They're easy to clear by just turning the drone or the gimbal a little and don't happen often. My experience with this drone has been so positive, I'm considering getting a mini 3.

This is an impressive little drone and great for beginners or intermediate drone operators. We have tried other drones in the $100 range and they are all seriously lacking in reception range, video quality, and other necessary features. Like its more expensive DJI siblings, this drone has excellent range, great video, and a decent set of features to get anyone started in this hobby. This drone is entry-level and so lacks many features found in its pricier siblings like the Mini 3 or the Mavic series, but the affordable price balances the value. Overall very impressed with the range and video reception. DJI's proprietary wireless protocols gives this drone a premium feel at a budget price point. This drone is in a completely different class from most other drones below this price point. Recreational pilots in the US are limited by visual line of sight. This drone is a bit small so can be hard to pick out when farther away, but the reception has been perfect so far all the way out to our visual limit. Drone is very stable in wind. We tested in winds up to 20 mph and winds that were around 10 mph with higher gusts. Rock solid especially for a drone of this small size. It has no problems flying upwind in the winds we tested with. We have not tested cross wind flying yet to measure course drift. Requires a separate device for video. We tested this on Android and iOS. Works well with iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. There is a clip in the controller for the phone/tablet. We found that it generally only worked for our iPhone 13. It can probably work for a device about 1" larger than the iPhone. It did not work for the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and we needed to purchase an after-market clip. Battery life is pretty consistent between 15 and 20 minutes even in wind. The battery is lithium poly and uses a proprietary case and connection. Charging seems only possible through the drone itself or using a separately purchases charger designed for DJI drones. Not a big fan of the drone locking out the user in controlled airspace. When this happens the drone will not allow itself to be flown. Additionally the unlocking process is buggy and requires workaround to unlock an airspace that was unlocked on a prior day. It is not illegal in the US to fly in most controlled airspace when following FAA regulations which are pretty straight-forward for recreational pilots. I am concerned what might happen when DJI eventually sunsets the unlocking service. Perhaps they will release a firmware upgrade to disable that service one day, but I wish that day was now. Four stars because of the locking issue. If the drone did not lock itself, this would be a five star review.

The DJI Mini 2 SE is a fantastic lightweight mini drone that has truly impressed me with its quality. The photos and videos it captures are excellent, providing clear and stunning visuals that exceed my expectations for a drone of this size and price range. The drone is easy to operate, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced users. The QHD video quality is top-notch, and the 31-minute flight time is more than sufficient for most of my needs. One of the standout features of this drone is their customer service. They are responsive, helpful, and go above and beyond to ensure a great user experience. It's reassuring to know that support is readily available if needed. However, the range of this drone is a bit disappointing. While it advertises a maximum video transmission of 10km, I found that the real-world range is closer to 1 mile, and that's on a good day. This limitation can be a bit frustrating, especially when trying to capture footage from a greater distance. Overall, the DJI Mini 2 SE is a great drone with excellent photo and video capabilities and outstanding customer service. If the range isn't a major concern for you, it's a solid choice for anyone looking to get into drone photography and videography.

I bought the DJI Mini 2 SE after returning another popular brand that I owned for a few weeks prior. This thing is amazing, and such a huge improvement over the first one that I can’t believe what you can get for under $350. Don’t let it’s size fool you! The Mini 2 SE flys so smoothly and instills such confidence that you will feel like an expert in no time. Wind hasn’t been a problem at all. Battery life is impressive. I have flown well over 20 minutes on a single charge. It’s almost like by the time the battery is done, so am I. The picture and video quality are excellent and I love that I can transfer the footage to my phone right through the app. I then can Airplay the content right to my tv. So easy! Range is excellent due to DJIs proprietary connection between the drone and the controller. I have flown well over 1000 meters away and never feared that I would lose the drone. I would suggest watching a few videos first so that you have a fairly good idea of how to get started. Once you fly a few times, you will feel like a pro! I ordered a case and spare battery, as well as, a polarized lens attachment with hopes to take some even better footage. Another amazing feature of the Mini 2 SE is that it comes in under 250g and doesn’t require you to register it with the FAA. All that I can say is that if you are thinking about getting this drone, don’t hesitate. It took me buying a different brand first to realize how amazing DiI is and for the price it’s unreal!

I bought this drone for my daughter for almost 300 dollars for her birthday. I was unable to fly the drone after downloading between 4 and 6 apps for it. I finally got an app that allowed me to use the camera on the drone but the drone just kept heating up and the propellers wouldn't engage and take off no matter what I tried... In the end I sent the drone back for a refund and although they tell you it "may" take "up to" month to get a refund, it's telling me it will be over a month before the refund is even issued!! Then once it's issued it will take another 7 days or so to have access to the refund in my account! So I paid up front for something that didn't even work to put a smile on my daughter's face for her birthday, an expensive smile at that, and no I have to tell my 7 year old not to worry because in about a month or so she will be able to get something she wants.... To a 7 year old a month sounds like an eternity. So I give this a 1 star rating not only because the product didn't work but also because at any other place that I could have purchased something for someone that is a gift I could have had my refund the same day I brought back the item but instead I have 300 dollars waiting for someone to say i can have my money back. I've spent so much money at Amazon I can't even count and this just seems like they penalize ppl for not wanting to devote the same refund money to their store. It doesn't make me think I should get the refund back on my Amazon account, it makes me instead think I should get my stuff from somewhere else. As someone who doesn't have unlimited money to throw around while I wait to be refunded on my defective products, this makes me pause before I ever spend anything over 100 dollars there again. The bit of icing on the cake was when I called for the refund the lady appeared to try to misconstrue the actual reason I was calling for the refund. She seemed to try to make it seem as though I was trying to get a refund for something that wasn't even the problem as a way to make the refund void. This is the first and only problem I've had with Amazon but it is a big enough problem to show me that if I ever needed their help they would not be there nor would they even be willing to help unless they were contractually forced to. This has completely changed my mind about Amazon and makes me want to go to temu or some other online shopping center that honors their word.

This is my first entry into the drone world. I nearly purchased a few competitors, but I made the right choice. For my first drone, flight characteristics were a main priority. I wanted something that could hover while playing with settings and not having to worry about it flying off into a tree. This drone knows where it is, and stays until you move it. This drone is powerful. It climbs in altitude fast, and I’ve had mine up to 35 mph before I got nervous. My second day out, I lost it in the sky. No need to panic - I simply hit the “return to home” button, and I could hear it returning all on its own. The distance it can fly is limited only by battery power. I was in awe of this. This drone flys great, and it’s clearly not a toy. Thanks to the gimbal, the horizon stays perfect (unless you don’t want it to) and the footage is stable and shake free. The camera is limited to 2.7k video, which is not an issue for me. The aperture is fixed, so manual settings lack the ability to change it. I have been able to avoid blowout by manipulating the shutter speed. ISO stays at 100, and 2.7k with 30 FPS is where I’ve stayed for now, with future experiments planned. This is a fantastic beginner to advanced drone for the budding pilot. Forget the toys - for what you get at this price point, it’s way worth stepping up to a real drone.

Ce drone est le troisième que j' ai essayé et le premier que je me permets de recommander comme drone de débutant. La livraison a été rapide mais il a fallu beaucoup de temps pour me décider car je me suis permis de faire beaucoup de recherche et de visionnement de vidéos avant de choisir. Après une très mauvaise expérience avec un drone en provenance d' une autre plateforme de bas prix...je confirme que si vous trouvez que ce drone est trop dispendieux pour un débutant, je vous dirai de vous méfier de toutes ces offres de bas prix ridicules. Quand c' est trop beau pour être vrai, c' est que ce n' est pas vrai! Il y a une attrape quelque part. Je regrette de n' avoir pas choisi un DJI comme premier choix, j' aurais épargné du temps de l' argent et du stress inutile. Je suis impressionné par mon nouveau drone et par la qualité de l' application qui l' accompagne. Je suis maintenant un débutant avec un peu plus d' expérience et plus de satisfaction. Je ne regrette pas mon investissement. Mon drone de rêve n' a pas besoin de toutes ces options annoncées dans les annonces de bas prix, qui souvent ne fonctionnent pas comme promis. Et parfois certains vendeurs sans scrupules vous expédient un produit inférieur à ce que l' annonce vous promet. Stabilité, facilité de vol, images de bonne qualité et fiabilité sont les qualités que le mini2 SE de DJI m' a permis de découvrir et d' apprécier tout en me permettant d' être confiant dans mon expérience. Et je continue mes aventures! Excellent produit...un peu dispendieux mais en bout de ligne la qualité du produit est payante!

A great drone for learning to fly with. This drone is stable and easy to fly in windy conditions too. The camera produces good quality picture & video images. I get a fly time of 30 minutes in normal mode.

Eerst was ik van plan om een drone van van het duurdere model onder de 250 g te kopen. Toen dacht ik van laat ik eerst eens kijken of deze hobby wat voor mij is door deze budget drone te kopen. Het is een hele leuke kennismaking gebleken. Wat ik niet meer doe is amazons keuze volgen want achteraf had ik liever het combinatiepakket gekocht met extra batterijen met tas + lader en alle extra's die bij het Combo more pakket inbegrepen zijn. Nu moet ik al deze artikelen los bijkopen en dan ben je zoveel duurder uit dat je gelijk wel een duurder model drone had kunnen kopen. Ik snap Amazon wel dat er zo meer te verdienen valt met deze handreiking naar de verkoper. Deze les kost mij veel extra geld omdat ik alles nu los moet aanschaffen. Uiteraard koop ik deze extra's niet bij Amazon maar bij een webshop eindigend met Express. Mijn aanbeveling voor andere verkopers ga altijd voor het Combo pakket of koop gelijk een duurdere drone.

Als ich den DJI Mini 2 SE zum ersten Mal ausgepackt habe, dachte ich "Wow, sind die Drohnen mittlerweile schon so klein geworden oder bin ich einfach riesig gewachsen?". Tatsächlich war es aber die Drohne, die so unglaublich kompakt ist. Und dann ging es auch schon los: Ich klemmte mein Smartphone in die Fernsteuerung, stellte mich auf eine grüne Wiese und startete die Drohne. Sie hob sanft ab und ich konnte meine Nachbarn sehen, wie sie verwundert aus dem Fenster schauten. Ich hatte das Gefühl, als würde ich die Welt von oben betrachten. Ich fühlte mich wie ein Superheld, der gerade sein neues Spielzeug in der Hand hält. Und dann kam der Schock: Mein Nachbar hatte wohl gedacht, ich würde ihn ausspionieren und zeigte mir plötzlich seinen nackten Hintern. Ich war so geschockt, dass ich fast meine Drohne habe fallen lassen. Aber zum Glück hatte ich die Fernsteuerung noch im Griff und konnte schnell wegfliegen. Ansonsten funktioniert die Drohne super, die Kamera ist wirklich beeindruckend und die Flugzeit ist auch top. Und auch wenn ich jetzt immer ein bisschen Angst habe, was ich alles sehen werde, wenn ich über die Nachbarschaft fliege, ist der DJI Mini 2 SE eine klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die gerne mal die Welt von oben betrachten wollen."

Very easy to use. Great camera. Worth paying the extra money compared to cheaper drones as this works really, really well. Definitely recommend!