DJI Mavic Mini Drone
The DJI Mavic Mini is a drone from DJI — known for its 249g Ultralight Body and Foldable Compact Design. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

DJI Mavic Mini Drone
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Drone Overview — DJI Mavic Mini
Key Features — DJI Mavic Mini
249g Ultralight Body: Weighs under 250g, placing it below many regional drone registration thresholds and making it exceptionally easy to travel with.
Foldable Compact Design: Folds down to 140×82×57mm, fitting easily into a jacket pocket or small bag for on-the-go aerial shooting.
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilization: Mechanical gimbal keeps the camera steady in flight, delivering smoother footage than digital stabilization methods.
2.7K Video Recording: Records up to 2.7K at up to 30fps, with additional frame rate options at lower resolutions including 1080p at up to 60fps.
12MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at 4000×3000 pixels with an ISO range of 100–3200 for aerial photography in varied lighting conditions.
30-Minute Flight Time: The 2400mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery provides up to 30 minutes of flight per charge, reducing the need for frequent battery swaps.
Drone Specifications — DJI Mavic Mini
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Real Estate, Aerial / Drone |
| Iso min | 100 |
| Iso max | 3200 |
| Display size | Dependent on connected device |
| Display type | Mobile device screen (via app) |
| Display resolution | Dependent on connected device |
| Type | Other |
| Autofocus system | Manual Focus Only |
| Autofocus eye Tracking | No |
| Autofocus focus Points | 1 (fixed focus) |
| Autofocus subject Tracking | No |
| Battery type | DJI Intelligent Flight Battery (LiPo 2S, 7.2V, 2400mAh) |
Description — DJI Mavic Mini
The DJI Mavic Mini centers its appeal on a 249g plastic composite body that folds down to 140×82×57 mm, making it one of the most compact options for aerial photography. Its 1/2.3-inch, 12 MP sensor captures stills at 4000×3000 pixels across an ISO range of 100–3200. On the video side, it records up to 2.7K at frame rates of 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 48fps, 50fps, and 60fps in 8-bit color depth, with a Normal color profile.
Stabilization is provided by a gimbal system — digital and in-body stabilization are not used. The drone's battery is a DJI Intelligent Flight Battery (LiPo 2S, 7.2V, 2400mAh) rated for up to 30 minutes of flight time. Storage is via microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards, and connectivity includes Wi-Fi and USB.
The live view display relies on a connected mobile device via app. Focus is fixed with no subject or eye tracking.
Pros — DJI Mavic Mini
- ✓Ultralight 249g body weight makes it highly portable and travel-friendly
- ✓Up to 30 minutes of flight time on a single DJI Intelligent Flight Battery (LiPo 2S, 7.2V, 2400mAh)
- ✓Video frame rates include 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 48fps, 50fps, and 60fps for versatile shooting options
Cons — DJI Mavic Mini
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in adverse conditions
- ✗Fixed focus only — no autofocus, subject tracking, or eye tracking available
- ✗Video color profiles limited to Normal only — no log or expanded dynamic range profiles
Videos — DJI Mavic Mini
DJI Mavic MINI Flight Test Review IN-DEPTH - How good is it...REALLY!? — Dustin Dunnill