DJI's "Mini 2", as the name implies, is the second-generation model of the company's lowest-priced (and very attractive in every respect) drone. Notable is the new camera, which can shoot 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and can also shoot still images as RAW data. The new motor has been powered up, not only increasing flight speed, but more importantly, improving flight performance in the wind.
As you can see, there are various new features. However, the best thing about the Mini 2 (Click here for the price on Amazon.co.jp) is that you can easily enjoy flying, as pointed out in the review of the previous model "Mavic Mini".
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You can fly even if the wind is blowing
The Mini 2 looks basically the same as its predecessor, the Mavic Mini. But in this case, it's good to be the same. This feeling of size is perfect from the beginning, so there is no reason to change it. It's small and light at 249g (199g for Japanese), so you don't have to register with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Still, when unfolded, it's sturdy enough to fly in situations that many drones like toys can't compete with. Yes, you can fly even if the wind is blowing.
DJI changed the motor, which increased the maximum flight speed to 16m / sec (Mavic Mini 13m / sec). The faster flight speed means that it can withstand strong winds. It's amazing with such a small and light drone.
However, if the strength of the wind exceeds "the extent to which the leaves of the trees are shaken", it is better not to fly. That kind of wind is the limit of Mini 2. If the leaves near the ground are swaying, there is a high probability that a fairly strong wind is blowing in the sky.
The only downside to this new power is that you'll want to overdo it. When I actually flew, I encountered a situation where the "return to home (RTH)" function, which automatically flies to the home point, could not be used due to strong winds. In both cases, I returned manually, but I had to fly through the woods to the ground, using large trees as a windbreak. In addition, it became necessary to perform operations that you would not want to try until you gained long-term driving experience.
The lesson of this story is that you don't want to copy it. If you want to fly in different situations, you need a heavier and more powerful drone. However, for most people, the power of the Mini 2 will suffice.
The Mini 2 is easier to fly than any of DJI's large drones, although wind can be a constraint. The movement is agile, and it seems as if he wants to fly like a racing drone. This time around, I flew around the garden and enjoyed the movement of dodging trees and shrubs in a way I had never tried with a large, heavy model that lacked agility.