EU rules about ‘all-up’ weight no doubt benefit, and the newer batteries can accept more charge so this is progress for all but upgraders. The new 2,250mAh battery weighs less, just 86.2g, though it’s very frustrating if you were considering upgrading and had a supply of spare Mavic Mini batteries. Sliding the battery in and out is a little fiddly, thanks to the sprung plastic clip, but better that than having it lose connection mid-air. When closed the drone is impressively compact, with a USB-C socket and hey sprung micro SD card slot at the back beneath a door for the battery. The arms must be opened in a specific order, and closed in the opposite one, but you soon get used to that. (Image credit: Adam Juniper/Digital Camera World)Īfter a few years as the leading drone company it seems that DJI have refined their design, neutral grey and fold out propellers make for an elegant design. The case, too, is excellent, and if you’re planning on using this drone as anything more than an occasional novelty, the Fly More kit is well worth the extra money. The Charging Hub can double up as a power bank, is a handy place to keep the batteries (and you can just tap a button to see which batteries are charged). (These, by the way, are not compatible with the very similar batteries and hub for last year’s Mavic Mini). If you find $599 / £549, you can buy the ‘Fly More Combo', which adds a high quality carry case, a Propellor Holder protective grip, a mains adaptor, a total of three sets of spare props and screws, but perhaps most importantly a total of three batteries and Charging Hub. Accessories include a spare set of props and screws to fit them, a screwdriver, thumb-sticks for the controller, a protector for the camera, and three cables to connect the controller to either Lightning (iPhone), USB-C or Micro USB (assorted android). That money gets you the drone, a single battery, the controller and a charging cable.

The Mini 2 is out now, and sells for $449 / £419, representing a slightly unpalatable $50 / £50 hike on its predecessor. As well as the accessories in the Fly More Kit, DJI offer propellor guards for safe indoor flight, stickers for personalising the hull, and a bell jar charger for showing off your drone at home in a stylish way.

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