DJI Mavic Mini

#1

Post by paulrosenzweig » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 2:00 PM UTC

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#2

Post by mc32 » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 4:58 PM UTC

Is this replacing the Spark?

They still list the Spark on the site but no stock, unless it will have an update shipping soon. Still, this looks good.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#3

Post by yardie » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:08 PM UTC

mc32 wrote: post #2

Is this replacing the Spark? They still list the Spark on the site but no stock, unless it will have an update shipping soon. Still, this looks good.

Same price as the Spark when it was released. Smaller, lighter, and longer flight time than the Spark. There really is no reason to purchase the Spark unless you need to replace another Spark.

I have a Spark and I'm really looking forward to this and being out from under the thumb of the FAA (<250g). DJI has knocked it out of the park this time.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#4

Post by bcheung » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:11 PM UTC

I have the Mavic Pro and have issues with the wind carrying it away and not being able to navigate where I want.

Is a smaller drone going to even more issue with wind or have they improved this?

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

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Post by mc32 » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:12 PM UTC

yardie wrote: post #3

mc32 wrote: post #2

Is this replacing the Spark? They still list the Spark on the site but no stock, unless it will have an update shipping soon. Still, this looks good.

Same price as the Spark when it was released. Smaller, lighter, and longer flight time than the Spark. There really is no reason to purchase the Spark unless you need to replace another Spark. I have a Spark and I'm really looking forward to this and being out from under the thumb of the FAA (<250g). DJI has knocked it out of the park this time.

You bring up a good point about weight. I guess I was thinking an upgraded Spark would look even nicer, but the weight threshold is a good point. I’ll probably order one of these.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

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Post by ortusdux » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:14 PM UTC

bcheung wrote: post #4

I have the Mavic Pro and have issues with the wind carrying it away and not being able to navigate where I want. Is a smaller drone going to even more issue with wind or have they improved this?

I don't know if this a normal stat to list for drones, but they note the Max Wind Speed Resistance as ~18 mph. They do not list the wind resistance of the Mavic Pro.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

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Post by headcanon » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:32 PM UTC

bcheung wrote: post #4

I have the Mavic Pro and have issues with the wind carrying it away and not being able to navigate where I want. Is a smaller drone going to even more issue with wind or have they improved this?

How windy is it where you live? I've flown the Mavic Pro over the Pacific and Lake Michigan through what I would describe as a "healthy breeze". I think its max wind speed is approx 22mph, but can't find a reference for it.

I'd say rule of thumb is if you wouldn't want to eat a nice brunch in it, you don't want to fly in it.

edit: Pretty sure it uses GPS, compass, and gyro to stabilize itself relative to the wind.If gentle winds are causing it to drift too much, you might be having trouble with one of those. You might want to calibrate compass and make sure you're getting good GPS reception. I've found stabilization is not good in WiFi control mode either.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#8

Post by fh973 » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:32 PM UTC

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.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

#9

Post by headcanon » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:33 PM UTC

mc32 wrote: post #2

Is this replacing the Spark? They still list the Spark on the site but no stock, unless it will have an update shipping soon. Still, this looks good.

Thats my guess. The Mavic Air got pretty close to competing with the Spark, Mavic Mini looks like a clear replacement.

Re: DJI Mavic Mini

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Post by rickmode » Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 5:42 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.

Are you sure about the "do whatever you want" part? Just because there is no need to register with the FAA doesn't mean the FAA rules do no apply.