Top 10 Problems with the Mavic Mini - What DJI got Wrong! 

Most of your complaints fall into the nitpicking category, the flexibility of the Mavic mini is a plus not a negative. The flexibility will help keep it from breaking unlike the Mavic air.

I’m a pro cameraman . I’m use to work with the national French tv in Italy . We shot at hd format. That s the approved work flow. The Mavic mini is the best drone for us . Quick to use , almost invisible and without any restricting law. You bring home some shooting you couldn’t even think before . Buonasera .

For the price, you can't beat it

if they put everything you say the mavic mini will cost approximately $1,500

Complains it feels flimsy, how can it feel strong but stay under 250g

I think you're missing the overall picture here. It's functionality, features and quality versus price.

I'm happy with my DJI mavic mini. It's used for my welding jobs when I want to feature my railings. I didnt want to break the bank by buying an overly expensive drone. I just wanted something that I can write off on my business and enjoy from time to time with my kids as well. I think DJ I hit the mark with this drone. I can agree if they have had a couple extra features but then it would have made the drone heavier and then you'd have to get a drone license for it. I think the point of this DJI mavic mini is for guys like me. I'm not looking for anything serious and crazy but I want a brand name that I can trust at a good price!

They were trying to keep it under 250g so of course it's going to feel cheap. The flex is what makes it strong in a crash. This way they give in an impact rather than just break.

Womp, womp, womp! What were you expecting at this price point and weight limitation. The Mini is a great drone. Were you expecting them to limit the sales of their other products by cramming all their features in the mini? It is to get more people flying and it does a great job. Stop the griping and stick with the higher end drones!

Hi, I was specting real problems. No personal expectatives. Anyway, the cat was very cute 😋

I guess this what to expect from this price point . As a Mavic Mini user its a really solid entry level drone with excellent value for money 👍👍

I have flown a Mini for about a month and I absolutely love it. Two Thumbs up DJI.

Thanks for the nice video. However, the point for this drone is that DJI wanted to replace the Spark having in mind three factors lower weight, lower price and easy to fly. The Mini checks all the boxes. Some of the features that the Spark has and the Mini don't and are related with software I expect to be added on later firmware or app updates. Like other DJI products they have improved with firmware updates. Of course, features that require hardware changes like obstacle avoidance will never been on the Mini. The sensor of the Mini is capable of 4k but I believe that DJI restringed the speed on the Mini to 40 Mps that isn't capable of handling data of a 4k image, the Air has 100 Mps, in order to protect the Air market share. However, the 2.7k video is better than some lower end 4k video drones and this may be due to the new and better image processor of the Mini. I bought the Mini as a travel drone to be under government red tape and in Portugal to be below the weight required for mandatory insurance.

Gee whiz, if having to fold the props to put it in case is a pain, what happens when you have to do laundry.

Was anyone else bored or what?

A stunning drone with a sweat camera, a beast, a super flier, the mavic mini after more than 400 km in 30 days!!!

I wouldn't call half of these things "problems". Also, the features that's been "missing" are the features of more expensive drones. Just the fact that people compare this 399$ drone to 1500$ ones tells me a lot about the quality.

I dont complain much about Dji mavic air mini. Hit like if you're on my side.

Really not problem at all it is only 249g in weight and 2.7 k with gimbal in fact is a good deal

Everything you ask for is a mavic air, buy a mavic air. This is purposefully light, under 250g means no obstacle avoidance, light weight construction, active track requires obstacle avoidance. This video is completely pointless.

It struggled lifting and transporting military equipment, I found particularly troublesome on this 250g drone.

The whole idea of this drone is to keep it under the weight restrictions for countries like here in Canada.

Hi there I have. A problem with my drone , a few months ago i crashed my drone , and I tryed to fix it by replacing the wings and the motor itself but it didnt work the drone starts to move to one side once i turn it on it looks to me like it doesnt have enough potential in the back right rear part of the drone its the (dji mavic mini )

Hi I have a question not related to your vid but I’m totally confused with all the info out there on FAA lic im looking at getting a maverick pro strictly for recreational family stuff do I need a license or do I have to register it

I have a Mavic Mini, well I'm on my second Mini. I returned the first one in December because it would not show orientation in the DJI Fly app. My second drone, which arrived this week, has the same problem. I'm also an Android phone user, Pixel 3a. Fun Fact, quite a few android phones are not compatible with the Remote Controller. When you connect an Android phone to the Remote Controller, then the phone's compass gets deflected by the Remote Controller. This then causes a false reading on the DJI Fly app making it very hard to work out the orientation of the drone when its over 100 meters away. Give it a try with an android phone. Install a compass app and then move the phone towards the Remote Control. If the compass gets deflected then you have a problem, like I have with my Pixel 3a. Rotate the phone 180 degrees, so that the USB C port, is on the right hand side of the phone it seems OK. I just have to wait for an extension cable to see if this solves the problem. However I have tested the Remote Control with two old iphones, and the experience was flawless. :-(

A drone with no FCC headaches ! It is perfect.

Yesterday when I wanted to lunch dron ESC beeping started ..what is the reason... Mine also DJI Mavic

I was thinking, why you you not include that too ( as for actve track and other quickshots) but with dji refresh you have to have a balance and cut off point somewhere?

Are you for real A drone costing less the $500 and weighing less then 250g and your saying it's flimsy, lacks features, has not got 4k etc. What do you really exspect for the price DJI did not "get it wrong", they built a product againts a weght target and i think they did a good job

Look mate you get what you pay for. It’s awesome and very happy. No issues. I’ve a Spark and MA. Thanks anyway for posting

The MA2 batteries have to be charged individually BEFORE using the charging hub. Do you need to follow that for the Mini batteries or can you safely use the charging hub for First Charge?

Been a DP for 30 years and this is my first drone experience so I have nothing to compare it to. I’m aware there are more professional models, but for the price I can’t complain. The built in moves are a life saver for some quick on site scenic. But I totally agree with his comment about the white cables! Seems a bit mix matched but what the hell...doesn’t effect flight performance. Good starter rig.

Good honest review but the Mini was built for a purpose -

some guy got to 5.51km and back with mavic mini.

Nice video. I have a question for you. I have $ 600 to buy a drone for vlogs and travel, do you think it is better to buy a new Mavic mini, a used mavic air 1 or the used mavic pro without accessories? I'm confused because the Mini doesn't have an obstacle sensor

Is anyone else having dji fly compatibility issues. I'm using a samsung s10e and the app crashes on launch.

I think most of the build things was to keep under 250 g

It’s light because of the weight in restrictions in some countries which helps alot

Hello sir i want to buy this but in india its not available so how i can purchase ? . Could you selling this beauty? .Reply me please

Well, it comes with the price.. Can't complain much.. Get the expensive one.. Can't really satisfy everyone

Remember all the time that mavic mini is 249 grams, if you want a built quality like a spark or the older mavics, it would be 350grams +++. Which you will get less flight time and it's above 250 grams

Wait. You can't replace the props? That doesn't sound right? I mean the fly more combo clearly comes with 3 sets???!! So you mean you need a screwdriver as opposed to quick release..

Dude why are complaining about a $300 to $400 dollar drone which is under 249 grams which is an amazing price and how is it fragile there’s no stickers aren’t holding the Mavic mini stop exaggerating.

I don't have one but most of the guys that come to my channel has one and they say it's great. I had the Spark, it was made very well, so for a drone like the mini, it has to be built under 250g for drone laws. I may get one yet. Rolex in ireland. ☘☘☘☘❤☘☘☘👍

Crashed mavic mini from about 30 ft forgot to take off camera cover n it survived. Lil split in one prop after it hit tree!

also some of the stuff in this vid was fixed already by software updates.

I guess it all comes down to what is more important to you: price and small size or more advanced features. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

I have recently gotten a tello drone as a gift, now I'm hooked. I've been watching lots of videos on the Mini because I'm trying to decide which drone to upgrade too. Every fan boy on RU-vid has said the positive, thank you for giving us what you believe are the negatives. Don't listen to the negative comments on here, some of us actually want both sides of the story.

I wish they would of increased the bit rate from 40- 60, hopefully they can fix some of the issues with firmware updates. Enjoyed the video, it's nice to see videos where people don't slurp DJI.

U expecting 4K , sturdy body and active tracking for this price?? It like saying there should be no cars on the market expect BMW S OR MERCEDES. 😂

I get the "gripes" and the "I wish it had" things... But as I said in other people's vids that complained about not having the same features the drones that cost 4x as much.. I asked if they would buy a BMW 1 series and complain that it didn't have all the stuff the 7 series has. It was designed to hit a few points. Price and weight... Weight is a bigger deal in other countries than the U.S.. The price of this is what made me buy this over the zino pro... It gives drone noobs like me a chance at a much better polished drone for the same price bracket as the Chinese brands. But hey. If these are your and other people's only complaints about it then it must be pretty good. On a side note I did see a guy crash the mini at about full speed into the ground at an angle and it took it like a champ.

pays your money and makes your choice, I feel you miss the point if you said about the mini USB socket on the side , is a problem ,if you put the cable in wrong your looking at a £100 plus for a new controller , a C socket would have been better, its the same on the mavic 2 the shape of the hole is wrong so its easy to put it in the wrong way round, this is if you are using a monitor instead of your phone, I also find it hard to download the app for android phones

These comments appear to be a great advert for the Mavic mini 👍🏼

You critique the Mini with the higher cost drones features. The Mini is a fine little drone that fly very stable and quiet too. If I need 4K and obstacle avoidance capabilities I know exactly what to buy, but cost a lot more money. You get what you pay for.

i went for the Hubsan, has much much more bang for the bucks :)

Bend like a willow instead of break

I see that it is flimsy, ut I think that they made it so,because of the laws in some Countries,that the weight of the drones should be under 250g.

I was on a 747-400 and was surprised how flimsy that felt. Flexi walls and stuff. Unfortunately I'm scheduled to fly on one again.

Sounds like you really want to keep your cake and eat it!

Not going bother to watch. No doubt there’re additional features this drone can have, but they will effect price and weight

What were you expecting for it.

5:56 get a prop holder

Whiners always find fault in everything

Got to love cats huh

So its not a Mavic 2 or an Air or........... It was not made to be or replace any other drones... It was solely made to be under 250g... Thats it ! If you want another drone buy another drone.. It is not marketed as anything else... Its perfect for beginners and more... Be happy they made it...you can't find anything better for 350$... Imho....

For anyone watching this remember the reduced features also keeps weight down so don’t have to register for faa

🔴🔴🔴nice review and essential points! I think DJI shouldn’t oppose to this video. Perhaps they’ll take it as a feedback that could help them improve their products in the future/ upcoming updates!🔴🔴🔴

i just got my mini! incoming nub videos hehe

Yeah even your cat 🙀 was telling you that you were wining too much lol 😂 😂 😂... Nahhhh....m just kidding 😛 Thanks for the video 👍👍👍👍.... We appreciate your honesty 🤜🤛

Is it better to go for mavic pro pre-owned or mavic mini now due price almost same?

Waaa waaa

Love the cat

Just purchased this drone and I'm very happy with it...there was a video of a guy who lost this drone and it was sat in mud for 6 weeks until a farmer found it...and it still worked fine..that to me is a good selling point...its my first drone and although the more expensive the better functions etc I still think it's a whole lot of drone for the money...

Soon people will complain about the drone has only 4k. Mini mavic is a great drone. I love my mini.

2.7 60 is more than sufficient. i use that with mv2...never use 4k.

I will save you all some time, best part starts at 13:50.

Do the batteries hurt being left in the charger?

Does anyone know how to resolve the "Incompatible Gimbal Data Error" that comes up after a gimbal ribbon cable replacement or installation of a new gimbal?

then don't use it...exactly that's why it costs so much

Good constructive feedback.

The number one design goal of the Mini was a half-decent sub 250 gram GPS camera drone. The number two design goal was to make it as easy as possible for beginners, the target market. And number three was to keep the cost down. Considering those conflicting design goals, I think they did a good job. Though the Mini was initially targeted at beginners, my guess is now that it's becoming obvious professionals and experienced pilots are also using it, some of the missing software functions will be added in future firmware updates. Remember, the Mini is essentially a new category of drone. Up until now, sub 250 gram drones have literally been non-GPS toys with crappy cameras, junk or in some cases, FPV racers. Dji had no way of knowing for sure how the market was going to react to it until they released it. I'd say stay tuned.....

Thank you for review sir, i want to ask that whether the problems related with mini is going on or not. Is there any latest upgrade to get rid of problems for mini until today. And worth it to buy? Thanks.

Gezzzz I tried watching this twice , fell asleep both times

Dude, seriously the drone was designed to be light weight so of course the materials will be different and less rigid. Amazingly stupid criticism!

My DJI Mavic. Mini is not connecting anymore with rc any solution ease help me sir

I bet you are a real pleasure to have around on thanksgiving.

Perfect review.

I appreciate all the honesty and for everyone saying this man is complaining, I have read that since new business orientation of Dji is building a cheaper drone and increasing profit margins. I read an article where they fired employees on the spot who were against building a drone that cost $40 using much cheaper parts and still charging what they would for the more durable parts. I hope that what I read wasn’t true but after seeing this and hearing about more issues with these newer gen drones starting to think there may be some credibility to the claims. I am a huge Dji fan and have owned the air, pro, spark, and Tello. Love all of them , for durability and everything that they offer.

Just so you know, they left out most of these features like active track and obstacle avoidance as to not cannibalize other products like the Mavic, Mavic Zoom line up, the phantom line up and the Mavic Air line up, not to mention the Mavic 2 Pro

I've crashed the mini a few times. The worst was hitting a pine tree at about 1/3 speed at elevation of about 30 feet. No damage. The closest thing to damage I've had is dirt getting into the prop motor and needing to be cleaned out for proper function. Light and bendy is not the same thing as fragile. Light means less force. Bendy means flexible. Both can be damage preventers. That said, there's plenty of RU-vid examples of catastrophic crashes with these. Fly carefully. Anything can break if you run into something hard enough.

What drone would you recommend in the same budget range as the mini? 400 usd range

this guy could be right. I have not used it long enough to know what he is talking about. I think when you are using other products that are premium, nothing else is going to compare. This little drone is an introduction for beginners for the price. I kinda wish the little thing had side view indicators on the screen so I can know if I'm going to hit something. The controls are kinda hard getting used to if you are used to flying in video games like gta 5.

I love it how the cat tries to shut you up

Thanks a lot for sharing! I already own the mini, but I'm browsing through critical views about the product just to know if there's any problems I should expect while using the drone. Personally, I bought the mini as my first entry to camera drones for the portability. Also, for me the features vs price feel about right, and I can easily fit this inside my camera bag to supplement my capabilities when on the road. Paying more for a less portable drone was really not an option, since photography gear in it's own is already bulky enough. I'm only a couple of flights in with the mini, but so far I've been impressed. Not much to say about durability or reliability yet.

What about the weight limit? Some of your suggestion could add weight.i have crashed it learning how to fly it several times without damage.

Mavic mini is my first drone and so far im very impressed for the price bracket. I agree certain things could be better. But it would cost more. But for a starter drone. Its perfect

feels cheap to keep the weight down to keep it under license regulations. Got mine yesterday. Had it out twice and it works fine in 10mph winds. Fantastic wee thing with fly more combo. If you are buying your first HD gimbal drone make it this one. The setup was the easiest and firmware is easy thru the app. Controls like a mavic and the flight time is about 24 mins

Looks a lot like my Parrot Anafi. The arm flex hasn't been a problem with that, nor the "floppy" bolted-on props. The Parrot has 4K, but there's a warm spot in the center of its images that limits the photo/video potential. Parrot didn't manage to get the weight down to the 150g threshold. The putty color of the Mini is kinda boring, but I will look for some footage. Good 2.7K footage is better than poor 4K.

A Mavic mini can also survive crashes better than the Spark

Do you not understand that they didn’t add all these features you’ve complained about because of 1. They didn’t want to out perform the mavic air. 2. They wanted to keep the weight under 250g.