DJI Mavic Mini • Hacker News Board

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#91

Post by Shivetya » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:42 PM UTC

fh973 wrote: post #8

Great, it's a toy! Seriously, with 249g, drone laws do not apply (start with 250g) and you can do whatever you want with it in public.

Uh, not so fast. My state as well as others do not permit any drone within state parks and some exclude most public areas. So while you might slip under a Federal Law don't assume the state just doesn't have a blanket restriction.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#92

Post by rimliu » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:47 PM UTC

bitL wrote: post #78

Mavic and its variations are fine, but when will we finally get Phantom 5? Mavic is still far from functionality offered by Phantom 5, whether it comes to stability, ease of use and most importantly video quality. Going to new Mavic feels like downgrade with the only advantage being portability, which is a moot point as one has to carry multiple batteries in a separate bag anyway. DJI, come on, give us something!

Mavic is very far ahead in terms of functionality compared to Phantom 5, given that Phantom 5 does not exist. If you compare Mavic 2 Pro to Phantom 4 Pro, then the only arguable advantage the latter has is the mechanical shutter. No problems with stability, and despite being lighter the smaller aerodynamic cross-section actually helps Mavic to fight the wind. Not sure what advantages P4 has against Mavic wrt ease of use. I sold my P4P and got Mavic 2 Pro and consider that a big upgrade.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#93

Post by megaremote » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:48 PM UTC

This is pretty good, 30 min flight time and 4km range.

> 4 km for FCC compliant Model (MT1SS5) and 2 km for CE compliant Model (MT1SD25).

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#94

Post by megaremote » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:49 PM UTC

pc86 wrote: post #74

gok wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is it unethical to drive just under the speed limit?

Yes, because you're likely the only one on the road going so slow :)

So if everybody is out there murdering people, that makes you unethical?

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#95

Post by rimliu » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:51 PM UTC

skykooler wrote: post #52

Is there a standalone controller for these, or can they only be controlled through an iphone / android?

The controller comes in a box. Not sure if you can fly the drone without the phone connected similar to the Mavic, my guess would be yes.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#96

Post by megaremote » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:52 PM UTC

skykooler wrote: post #52

Is there a standalone controller for these, or can they only be controlled through an iphone / android?

Since this has a range of 4km, it requires a controller. There is now way to get that distance without one.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#97

Post by rimliu » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:54 PM UTC

iscrewyou wrote: post #62

pedalpete wrote: post #55

Does anybody else fear the annoying future where every tourist attraction, trail, ski run, etc are filled with the buzz of everyone with their personal drones?

Good thing laws aren’t set in stone and can be amended. They may become a hassle here and there but it won’t last.

If the area is filled with tourists, for me drones would not make it much worse.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#98

Post by Jedd » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:54 PM UTC

fh973 wrote: post #8

Great, it's a toy! Seriously, with 249g, drone laws do not apply (start with 250g) and you can do whatever you want with it in public.

> ... drone laws do not apply ...

It's good practice on forums with a global membership, especially when talking about a Chinese company's latest product, to specific where you are / which country's laws you're talking about.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#99

Post by prawn » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:55 PM UTC

bsamuels wrote: post #49

I want to know how big the motors are going to be compared to the Mavic Pro. I've flown 5" race quads that were 10mph. Traditionally DJI drones have had very underpowered motors so they can get those high flight time numbers; seeing the 30 minute flight time quote here doesn't give me much confidence that it will fly well with anything other than perfect wind conditions. I can't wait to tear one apart and see what ki…

Can’t speak for this one, but I have the Mavic 1 and 2 and both can handle very high winds well IMO.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#100

Post by Scoundreller » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 8:56 PM UTC

leetcrew wrote: post #88

SpikeDad wrote: post #82

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's not a race drone. That's a completely different audience. What do you mean underpowered? Compared to what?

possibly to hold position in wind?

And doing so without losing altitude.

A drone needs to tilt to work against the wind, but this also increases its wind loading.