Today DJI is officially launching the Mavic Mini drone, the smallest and lightest folding drone the company has ever created. With its legs tucked underneath, the Mini is shorter than a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and weighs only 74 grams more. Starting at $399, it targets drone newcomers and veterans alike with its bag and pocket-friendly foldable design, decent camera and video-recording capabilities, and a streamlined companion app that offers quick shortcuts for creating cinema-like shots and videos.
Although some details about the Mavic Mini got leaked ahead of its official debut, there is enough new information to get excited about. The Mini’s foremost characteristic is its diminutive size and weight. When folded, it measures 140 mm x 82 mm x 57 mm (L x W x H) and has a takeoff weight of only 249 grams, allowing it to be flown recreationally without registering with the FAA (for commercial use, you’ll still have to register it).
