DJI凭借其强大、小巧且价格合理的Mavic Mini颠覆了无人机市场。这是一架有一些重大牺牲的无人机，但对于合适的用户来说，它属于自己的一类。现在，大疆(DJI)发布了他们微型无人机的全新迭代。这次没有看到Mavic品牌。这个新的微型奇迹被简称为DJI Mini 2。
然而，这个名字是大疆(DJI)做出让步的唯一地方。在其他所有方面，Mini 2都是对原版的改进。最大的问题是这些改进是否值得升级。
我们将看看为什么Mini 2是值得考虑的无人机，并看看DJI升级他们勇敢的小机器的各种方式，与他们开创性的轻量级冠军相比。
为什么要买迷你车？
本文主要针对Mavic Mini的当前所有者，他们可能想知道购买新型号是否会更好。但是，如果您实际上是在尝试以折扣价购买Mavic Mini还是以零售价购买(Mavic Mini)Mini 2，这就是您需要了解的内容。
Mavic的Mini无人机一举成名。两者的重量都低于许多国家无人机许可的 250 克分界点。设置此限制是为了防止玩具无人机需要注册。DJI似乎将此视为个人挑战，并自豪地在Mini的侧面贴上了“249g”的贴纸。以防(Just)一个爱管闲事的执法人员想要查看您的许可证。
从那时起，立法者对最新的轻型无人机技术变得明智。这(Which)意味着，无论无人机有多轻，现在的标准是无人机是否有摄像头。在英国(UK)等制定此新定义的国家/地区，您需要获得Mini的许可证。如果您将无人机用于商业目的，则无论无人机重量如何，您都可能需要地面飞行员执照。
随着这种法律优势迅速消失，Mini的吸引力主要在于它的尺寸、易用性以及与价格相匹配的惊人视频质量。它仍然是一个很棒的产品线，即使它之前的卖点已经失效。
更好的相机
Mini 2的第一个重大改进是跳转到4K 视频(4K video)。Mavi Mini提供 2.7K 视频，可拍摄出色的1080p 素材，并允许进行一些无损重构。然而，在 4K 项目中使用该素材确实看起来有点软。
Mini 2通过提供清晰的 4K 素材解决了这个问题。尽管(Albeit)与原始无人机相同，每秒 30 帧。您还可以获得 4 倍数码变焦(digital zoom)和拍摄RAW照片的选项。对于静态摄影来说，这是一个巨大的进步。使用RAW照片，您可以校正和增强图像而不会造成任何损失。
提高抗风能力
Mini 2拥有更强劲的马达，而在无风条件下飞行时间约为 31 分钟。它可以以每秒 16 米的速度飞行，而Mavic Mini的飞行速度为 13 米。
它在 DJI 的风阻等级中也上升了一个类别。因此，当天气好转时， Mini 2的表现会更好一些。而不是像一个非常昂贵的气球一样飘走。
在波涛汹涌的条件下飞行时， Mavic Mini毫不逊色，但升级中这种更好的性能水平将在更大程度上保护无人机。这也意味着您可以更快地到达拍摄位置，并更轻松地跟上快速移动的物体，例如极限运动参与者或越野车。
在无人机摄像方面，拥有更多的性能从来都不是一件坏事。虽然它不应该以牺牲其他一切为代价。
先进的无线传输技术(Advanced Wireless Transmission Technology)
无线(Wireless)连接可能是Mini 2相对于其前身带来的最大改进。Mavic Mini使用普通的老式WiFi在(WiFi)无线电控制器和飞行器之间传输数据。这对干扰极为敏感，并且范围相对有限。在存在许多其他WiFi(WiFi)设备或金属含量高的结构会干扰信号 的城市地区，我们自己的Mavic Mini遇到了麻烦。(Mavic Mini)
虽然信号干扰不会使您的无人机处于危险之中，但这确实意味着您可能会错过一些时刻，因为无人机在错误的时间失去了连接。
对于许多类型的视频，这无关紧要。那个令人叹为观止的瀑布毕竟不会去任何地方。但是，如果您正在拍摄只发生一次的事情，例如您朋友的滑板事故，那么WiFi传输系统可能会破坏您的乐趣。
Mini 2配备了一项名为OcuSync（2.0 版）(OcuSync (Version 2.0))的专有技术。这使最大传输范围增加了一倍多，而且OcuSync 2.0的抗干扰能力也更强。这意味着您的视频源保持清晰且相对无延迟，而无人机在接受您的命令时没有问题。
OcuSync是为Mavic Pro和（最近）Mavic Air 2 Drones 保留的。以及其他高端大疆(DJI)工艺。在入门级Mini 2中使用它是一次重大升级。
Mavic Mini 与 Mini 2
这两种无人机都有一些购买选择。与往常一样，DJI提供无人机本身或作为Fly More Combo的一部分。您的预算应该是您的指南，但如果您负担得起 ，我们强烈建议您始终选择Fly More Combo 。
单独购买组合中的好东西总是要贵得多，而且都是有用的东西。Mavic Mini的零售价为 399$499 for the combo），而Mini 2的零售价为449$599 for the combo）。
你应该升级到Mini 2吗？
这个问题有两个答案，这取决于您使用无人机的确切用途。如果您将Mini用作个人无人机，在社交媒体和个人项目中分享乐趣和捕捉镜头，那么没有迫切需要购买这个新版本。原版Mini的镜头和性能仍然令人惊叹。很少有人拥有 4K 显示设备，如果您的镜头不是关键任务，那么OcuSync也没什么大不了的。
但是，我们知道有很多人实际上将Mavic Mini用于专业目的。要么是因为它是他们唯一无需在目的地获得许可证就可以跨境携带的无人机，要么仅仅是因为即使像Air 2这样的东西也太大而无法随身携带。您可能会惊讶于Mavic Mini素材最终会在专业项目中出现。因为它可以去其他大型无人机无法到达的地方。
对于这些用户来说，Mini 2几乎是必买的。4K 视频正在成为专业内容制作者的标准。OcuSync有助于确保您在没有第二次拍摄机会的情况下进行拍摄。改进的抗风性和速度也使Mini 2在性能上危险地接近更昂贵的专业无人机，同时仍然具有随处可用的尺寸优势。Mini 2将成为许多专业视频工具集的重要组成部分，尽管它没有单独出售。
Mavic Mini vs Mini 2: Should You Upgrade?
DJI upended the drone market with it’s powerful, tiny, and affordablе Mavic Mini. It was a drone with a few serious sacrifices, but for the right user it’s in a class of its own. Now DJI has released a brand new iteration of their tiny drone. This time the Mavic branding is nowhere to be seen. This new tiny marvel is simply known as the DJI Mini 2.
The name is however the only place where DJI has made a concession. In every other area, the Mini 2 is an improvement over the original. The big question is whether these improvements are worth shelling out for an upgrade or not.
We’re going to look at why the Mini 2 is a drone worth considering and look at the various ways in which DJI has upgraded their plucky little machine, compared to their pioneering featherweight champion.
Why Buy a Mini at All?
This article is mainly aimed at current owners of the Mavic Mini who might be wondering if they’d be better off buying the new model. However, in case you’re actually trying to decide between picking up the Mavic Mini at a reduced price or the Mini 2 at it’s retail amount, here’s what you need to know.
The Mini drone from Mavic has one major claim to fame. The both weigh less than the 250g cutoff point for drone licensing that exists in many countries. This limit was put in place in order to prevent the need for toy drones to require registration. DJI seemed to take this as a personal challenge and proudly put a sticker with “249g” on the sides of the Mini. Just in case a nosey law enforcement person wanted to see your permit.
Since then, lawmakers have become wise to the latest in lightweight drone technology. Which means that, regardless of how light a drone is, the criteria is now whether that drone has a camera or not. In countries such as the UK that have instituted this new definition, you’ll need a licence for a Mini. If you use your drone for commercial purposes, you may need a ground pilot’s licence regardless of drone weight as well.
With this legal advantage quickly disappearing, the appeal of the Mini is largely it’s size, ease of use, and phenomenal video quality for its price. It’s still a great product line, even if its previous selling point has been nullified.
A Better Camera
The first big improvement with the Mini 2 is the jump to 4K video. The Mavi Mini offered 2.7K video, which made for excellent 1080p footage and allowed for a bit of lossless reframing. However, using that footage in a 4K project did look a little soft.
The Mini 2 solves this by offering crisp 4K footage. Albeit at the same 30 frames per second of the original drone. You also get 4X digital zoom and the option to take RAW photographs. That’s a huge step up for still photography. With RAW photos you can correct and enhance the image without any loss whatsoever.
Improved Wind Resistance
The Mini 2 has significantly stronger motors, without any compromise to flight time which is around 31 minutes in windless conditions. It can fly at up to 16 meters per second, compared to 13 for the Mavic Mini.
It’s also moved up one category in DJI’s wind resistance scale. So the Mini 2 will do a bit better when the weather picks up. Instead of drifting away like a very expensive balloon.
The Mavic Mini is no slouch when it comes to flying in choppy conditions, but this better level of performance in the upgrade will protect the drone to a greater degree. It also means you can get to your filming position more quickly and keep up with fast moving objects such as action sports participants or off-roading vehicles more easily.
Having more performance on tap is never a bad thing when it comes to drone videography. Although it should not be at the expense of everything else.
Advanced Wireless Transmission Technology
Wireless connectivity is perhaps the biggest improvement the Mini 2 brings to the table over its predecessor. The Mavic Mini uses plain old WiFi to transmit data between the radio controller and the craft. That’s extremely sensitive to interference and has relatively limited range. We’ve had trouble with our own Mavic Mini in urban areas where lots of other WiFi devices exist or where structures with a high metal content interfere with the signal.
While signal interference will do nothing to put your drone in danger, it does mean you might miss moments because the drone loses connectivity at the wrong time.
For many types of video that doesn’t matter. That breathtaking waterfall isn’t going anywhere after all. But if you’re filming stuff that only happens once, such as your friends’ skateboarding accident, the WiFi transmission system can spoil your fun.
The Mini 2 comes with a proprietary technology called OcuSync (Version 2.0). This more than doubles the maximum transmission range, and OcuSync 2.0 is also much more resistant to interference. Which means your video feed stays clear and relatively lag free, while the drone has no issue accepting your commands.
OcuSync was reserved for Mavic Pro and (recently) Mavic Air 2 Drones. As well as other high-end DJI craft. Having it in the entry-level Mini 2 is a big upgrade.
Mavic Mini Vs Mini 2
You have a few purchasing options with both of these drones. As always, DJI offers the drones by themselves or as part of a Fly More Combo. Your budget should be your guide, but we strongly recommend that you always opt for the Fly More Combo if you can afford it.
Buying the goodies in the combo separately is always substantially more expensive and it’s all useful stuff. The Mavic Mini retails for $399 ($499 for the combo) and the Mini 2 will cost you $449 ($599 for the combo).
Should You Upgrade to the Mini 2?
There are two answers to this question and it depends on what exactly you’re using the drone for. If you’re using the Mini as a personal drone, to have fun with and capture footage to share on social media and for personal projects, then there’s no urgent need to buy this new version. The footage and performance of the original Mini is still amazing. Few people even have 4K display devices and if your shots aren’t mission-critical then OcuSync isn’t that big a deal.
However, we know there are plenty of people who actually use the Mavic Mini for professional purposes. Either because it’s the only drone they can take across borders without needing a licence at the destination or simply because even something like the Air 2 is too big to carry around all the time. You might be surprised at how much Mavic Mini footage ends up in professional projects. Because it can go places other, larger drones simply can’t.
For those users, the Mini 2 is almost a must-buy. 4K video is becoming standard for professional content producers. OcuSync helps ensure you get shots where there’s no opportunity for a second take. The improved wind resistance and speeds also bring the Mini 2 dangerously close in performance to much more expensive professional drones, while still having that go-anywhere size advantage. The Mini 2 is going to be an essential part of many professional video tool sets despite not being sold as one.
