DJI Mini SE Drone
The DJI Mini SE is a drone from DJI — known for its 249g Takeoff Weight and 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilization. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

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Drone Overview — DJI Mini SE
Key Features — DJI Mini SE
249g Takeoff Weight: Weighs under 250 grams, which exempts it from drone registration requirements in many countries and makes it easy to carry anywhere.
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilization: Mechanical gimbal keeps the camera level during flight, producing smoother footage than digital stabilization alone.
2.7K Video Recording: Records up to 2.7K at 30fps, with Full HD available at up to 60fps for smoother footage at lower resolution.
12MP 1/2.3" Sensor: Captures aerial stills at 4000 × 3000 px resolution for detailed overhead photos in good lighting conditions.
Up to 30-Minute Flight Time: The 2250 mAh LiPo battery provides extended sessions in the air, reducing the need for frequent battery swaps.
Foldable Compact Design: Collapses to 138 × 81 × 58 mm, making it small enough to fit in a jacket pocket or small bag for travel.
Drone Specifications — DJI Mini SE
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Real Estate, Beginner-Friendly, Aerial / Drone |
| Iso min | 100 |
| Iso max | 3200 |
| Display size | Variable (depends on device) |
| Display type | Smartphone/Tablet App |
| Display resolution | 720p @ 30fps live view |
| Type | Other |
| Autofocus system | Manual Focus Only |
| Autofocus eye Tracking | No |
| Autofocus focus Points | Fixed focus |
| Autofocus subject Tracking | No |
| Battery type | LiPo 2S (7.7V, 2250 mAh) |
Description — DJI Mini SE
The DJI Mini SE weighs just 249 grams and folds down to 138 × 81 × 58 mm, making it one of the most portable drones in its category. Its 1/2.3-inch sensor delivers 12 MP stills at a maximum resolution of 4000 × 3000 px, with an ISO range of 100–3200 for shooting in varied lighting conditions. Video maxes out at 2.7K with a broad selection of frame rates — 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 48fps, 50fps, and 60fps — all recorded in 8-bit with a Standard color profile. Gimbal stabilization keeps footage smooth without relying on digital correction.
The LiPo 2S 2250 mAh battery is rated for up to 30 minutes of flight time. Storage is handled via microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards, and the drone connects via Wi-Fi and USB. Live view is provided at 720p @ 30fps through a compatible smartphone or tablet app.
Note that the body has no weather sealing and the camera is fixed focus with no subject or eye tracking.
Pros — DJI Mini SE
- ✓Extremely low weight at 249 grams (bodyDesign.weight), making it easy to carry and maneuver
- ✓Up to 30 minutes of flight time from the LiPo 2S 2250 mAh battery (battery.batteryLife)
- ✓Versatile video frame rate selection including 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 48fps, 50fps, and 60fps (videoSpecs.frameRates)
Cons — DJI Mini SE
- ✗No weather sealing, making it unsuitable for use in rain or harsh conditions (bodyDesign.weatherSealing: None)
- ✗Fixed focus only with no subject tracking or eye tracking (autofocus.system, autofocus.subjectTracking, autofocus.eyeTracking)
- ✗Video limited to 8-bit color depth with only a Standard color profile (videoSpecs.bitDepth, videoSpecs.colorProfiles)
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