DJI Mini 2 SE - Beginner's Guide - Flight Test and Feature Review
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- čas přidán 28. 12. 2023
- In this video I take another look at the DJI Mini 2 SE. I know a lot of people found this drone under the tree at Christmas, so I wanted to review the drone and features again. This little drone is an amazing value.
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This was the video that made me buy one, so happy with it, best purchase for a while
Getting my drone stuck in a tree isn’t the worst thing that happened to me today.
But it’s definitely up there. Great video thanks!
Oh man sorry to hear that!
i think its a joke@@IdahoQuadcopter
Thanks Marcus, nice tutorial. Great little drone for the price. Have a happy new year!
Thank you! Happy new year! It is a wonderful little device.
Thanks again, I am waiting for my first DJI that is coming today, I'm prepping with your video! I really can't stress how good your videos are to watch, the format is really great to consume for beginners.
Thank you, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. 🙂
I'm stuck indoors sick today in the Magic Valley. I almost feel like you made this just for me since i just got mine at Christmas.
Thank you sir!!
Happy holidays! Enjoy that new drone! It's a good one. 👍
Hope you’re well now
"Pretty tough to lose your drone" Challenge accepted
Ha! No, You don't want to do that. 🙂
@@IdahoQuadcopteryes i do
@@dirhithen do it
Yesterday I lost my drone🥲
😢😂@@ko_da_life
I really appreciate you taking the time to make things video. I just bought this little guy and I'm watching a lot of videos but I know I'll learn a lot when I get it in the air. The weather has finally broke into spring and I should be really happy flying it by summer. Thanks again ✌🏼️
It is my pleasure. Have fun with your new drone!
Thanks for the video! Learned so much about it I did not know.
I received the mini2 se for Christmas,not really had the weather here in the UK to fly it yet,I have watched many videos,but yours was, even though basic,was more informative than any of the others did,actually all the info you gave is actually still in my mind,thank you
Thank you very much. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
10/10 video, thank you!! Can’t wait to try mine out tomorrow!!
Have fun! You will love that Mini 2 SE!
I just got my first Drone, the Mini 2SEin the mail yesterday and just found your video & channel this evening. Thank you for such a detailed video Sir
Thank you so much! Enjoy that new drone!!
Fantastic Video, thanks for your time putting this together.
It is absolutely my pleasure! Thank you!
Nice overview, Marcus. Cheers for the New Year.
Happy new year George! Thank you!
great video! Thanks for putting this content online for us new drone users.
It is absolutely my pleasure! Thank you!
Good job with this one Marcus. This is such a great little drone.
Thank you Ryan! It's hard to wrong with DJI!
Awesome job!! Love your videos!!
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the support!
Thank you for taking the time to go through this, I've just picked up my mini 2 SE, and now I have my operators license, am looking forward to have a play
Enjoy your new drone! Thank you!
This was a great detailed video. Thanks for taking the time to go over all of that!
My pleasure! I'm glad you liked it!
Loved the video appreciate every bit of info, thanks
Thank you for watching!
Thanks so much for making this video! Such a thorough, informative review. Definitely going to get one when pay day rolls around.
You are so welcome! Enjoy that new drone!
Thank you! Can't wait to use it. Will return to this video when I do!@@IdahoQuadcopter
Good job, Marcus! There is a drone for every budget and for every use the consumer wants. Have a great New Year!
I agree with that statement Fred. DJI has us covered!
Excellent video, Marcus. Really well done and comprehensive, thanks! Looking forward to using mine soon!
Awesome, thank you! Enjoy that new drone!
Just placed an order on this for my dad’s birthday. Thanks for the detailed video, it’s his first drone and I hope he enjoys it and takes to the hobby
That is great! He will love the little Mini 2 SE!
@@IdahoQuadcopter He absolutely does! it was his birthday yesterday he was out with it most of the day and already has a load of accessories he wants for it! Thanks for the great video
Great explanation ! Thanks !
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Thank for showing how to fly and photography options my wife bought me mini2 Se for Christmas so I’m learning- you place looks amazing with the water feature
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy that new drone!
This budget drone is much more impressive than the Potestic Atom you tested recently. The DJI Mini 2SE had a strong signal connection and a strait horizon, things that I value in all drones, including budget models. Great tutorial Marcus, and thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.
Thank you so much Ron! I always appreciate your perspective!
Awesome, enjoyed watching 🤩👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad it helped!
Loved this Marcus. What a drone at such an affordable price. Well done..
Mikey!!! Yep, I love that little Mini 2 SE! 🙂
This 2SE was my first drone back in the spring (this year). Soon after, I picked up the M3P for the "obvious" features. However, I often grab this little drone and am still so amazed at the 2.7K video quality. I save the M3P for early, late day and night flights but love the 2SE in the daytime where I don't have to be concerned with obstacle avoidance. Thanks for the "refresher" video and for sharing!
Thank you Steve. I have many more expensive drones, but always enjoy the Mini 2 SE.
WOW..BIG THANX. ima newbee droner with a nu DJI Mini 2 SE. perfect ... Its new years eve and ill haver to watchet again ! Hapy New Years dude !!!
Thank you! Enjoy the new drone!
You sure know your stuffs. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Great video, thanks!
Thank you very much!
awesome video thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Just bought 1 ,great concise video and fantastic location, many thanks ! Darren ,Norwich ,England
Thank you so much Darren! I appreciate it.
As far as I’m concerned you did a excellent job with this project. Thanks to you I’m getting off my wallet and buying one with the fly more addition. Thank you
Enjoy that new drone!!
This is 1 of the best ,if not the best, beginner drones.
You are spot on!
thank you from Turkey, good tutorial
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!
thank you sir was looking into and your video def made it happend and using your link to purchase it .
Thank you so much!
Good Job, Sir! My go to informer!
Much appreciated! Thank you!
Lovely info, I'm flying mine I've had since last summer and used once. Cool features, looking forward to a nice day with three full batteries and my Samsung S20 plus!
Have fun! It's a wonderful little drone!
I have the Mini 2 and i have the Mini 2SE. When i go out and fly i take either or. They are both fabulous drones.
I agree! Both drones are great!
I mean its pretty much the same thing.... losing a few features with the SE.
Just a good airframe, camera and software for the price overall
I purchased one of these today for $299 to learn how to fly. Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏾
It is a fantastic drone Michael! You will really enjoy it.
Solid Video!
Thank you!
I have the regular mini 2 which I bought used for an absolute steal with all the extras. While it doesn't have all the sensors and obstacle avoidance, it's a great learning drone because you have to actually fly it. The camera is amazing. Have taken it to the coast and I'm always looking for new remote places to go as I get tired of flying in crowded areas.
I still fly my original Mini 2 as well. It’s an iconic drone. 👍
IDQ awesome vid thanks for giving me some security with flying. I am a brand new pilot that knows very little. I fly it around my house to get use to the controls , I've improved a lot in the control aspect. and you simplified the photo part for me . thank again I'm a new sub .
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
That's really cool
Thank you for watching!
I purchased this guy the other day and just got it, then went looking here on YT while I charged it up. Very glad I picked this one, based solely on your review. I usually research the heck out of these things, but a 199 sale on Amazon got me pressing “Buy it now”.
Thanks for posting this, you earned a sub from me.
Thank you! Enjoy that new drone!
great video. thank you I am travelling to USA later in the year so glad it is 249gms as a bonus!!!
The US drone rules are quite easy. I hope you have a pleasant trip! 🙂
Best information sir Thank
Thank you!
marcus i love your channel been following a long time now i love your genuine and honest approach to the drones i am one of those that has just purchased a dji mini2se for christmas after many failed journeys into the world of the lesser cheap copies i wonder if you could possibly do a little video that goes into that radar compass feature in the bottom left in slightly more detail . Keep the videos coming hope you had a wonderful christmas best wishes from south wales uk
Thank you Richard! You will really enjoy that Mini 2 SE. It is so much better than some of the bargain drones.
I was meant to get this drone for Christmas but me being a big kid I had a few weeks before hand but I agree with you for a cheap dji drone is fab for what it is and I will defo upgrade in the future but for now this little drone is perfect for what I need it for with all the quick shots, great video and very informative good job 🤙
Thank you! Enjoy your new drone!
@@IdahoQuadcopter thanks buddy
Thank you, great video, looks like an ideal drone for me, never used one before.........
Thank you! It is very easy to fly, perfect for a beginner.
@@IdahoQuadcopter just ordered one, more fly kit, arriving tomorrow......exciting times ahead :D
Planning to buy mine next week😮💨
You will love it! Enjoy your new drone!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Nice review 👌.. I bought one about a month ago and it's great only have 3 flights on it so far..
You bought a nice little drone!
Great video. I enjoyed watching that, really helps make the decision…
Glad it was helpful!
I’m just looking at buying the SE. Looks like a sweet bit of kit…
good job. Liked.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you very much 😀
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Best regards from Serbia. Just keep on doing the good work
I bought the Mini 2SE after watching your videos Marcus. Its a great first drone and your videos have really helped me as a complete novice to learn the basics. Best regards from the UK...
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Happy New Year!
Apparently when doing a helix maneuver the drone honks like a goose! Thanks for a great video of the camera functionality on the SE.
Ha! Yes, there were plenty of honkers out there. 🙂
❤ thanks for sharing ,👍💕
Thank you for watching!
Thanks
I envy. Been raining here all week no fly for me . Nice sharing
Same here. Got the drone as a Xmas gift and only been able to fly it 5 minutes
lol same, been raining all week but it’s good weather today and I’m about to go out and fly it this afternoon for the first time.
@@WeeedyMcMeth I did too! It was awesome!
Impressive.
Thank you!
Thanks ❤
You're welcome 😊
Hej Marcus, har uppgraderat mig från en Hubsan 501 s med ca 120 flygtimmar till dji mini 2 se. Denna mycket trevliga video var till stor hjälp, har flugit i ca 7 år men ändå mycket lärorik 😊❤ Gott Nytt år😊
Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Happy New Year!
Nice sharing 😎🤝
Thank you Jesus! Cheers!
Getting one today
It's a great little drone!
@@IdahoQuadcopter yeah I had 2 little test flights before it got dark out 😁 really impressed especially for the price of £250
Another great video get that bird in the air
It must be done! 😀
Thank you’
You're very welcome. 👍
@@IdahoQuadcopter i just bought the mini 2 se, now is charging and tomorrow will be my first flight. This video help me a lot! New sub for sure
Nice review, what a pity that it has no obstacle avoidance, the video quality looks great however, what is like in the wind?
Wind can be a challenge with any Mini drone. 👍
Nice vid. Do you think its worth getting the propeller protrction for it?
I would only use prop guards indoors, and I never fly indoors. 🙂
Markus do you ever get horizon tilts when you go back to these older airframe drones sometimes?
I've seen that on the Mini 2.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just got my mini 2 SE and have am having difficulty understanding the Chinese book that comes with it. Specifically, which free app do I want for my iPhone? Seems there are a few to choose from. Thanks!
Use the DJI Fly app. 👍
Got out boxing day for an hour, just managed to grab a slot with no rain. First time flying, was a bit nervous but soon settled into it. Quite easy to fly and the remote is quite responsive, took some video, not the best but with a bit of practice im hoping to get some nice footage.
I'm glad you got a chance to fly! Happy New Year and enjoy that drone!
Really helpful video thanks. Just one question. Is there any reason why you stopped recording when demonstrating the various automatic manoeuvres?
You have to stop recording before you initiate any of the automated flight modes. The drone then records them automatically.
@@IdahoQuadcopter Ah right, now I understand, thanks.
Hello, I have a new Mini 2SE from xmas. The weather has been tough, so I haven't been able to use it much. Today was better so I took it up. Not too far from my home I received the message " weak signal - please adjust antenna." I had no clue, lost control for a moment then it was intermittent as I brought it back. Sounds like this is a widespread issue and I'm not very happy about. Has it happened to you? Any sure fire resolution before I give DJI support a piece of my mind? Thanks
I have not had that issue with My Mini 2 SE. Occusync is quite robust. 👍
Thank you sir..really enjoyed the flight. as a beginner, I have been flying a very cheap china made drones for quite some time now. Have lost 2 so far. Bought another cheap E88 just to sharpen flight skills...In a couple of days, hopefully on Feb 8, my daughter will gift me a DJI Mini 2 SE. will view your channel to get some tips. Thank you again. BTW, I am writing from North Borneo Malaysia.
Malasia is a beautiful country. I'll be there are a lot of great places to fly. Have fun!
I just got my first drone yesterday and its the DJI mini 2 SE so im excited to try it out. Any tips for a first time drone owner? What are your thoughts on upgrades like landing gear and propeller guards?
Landing gear and prop guards only add more weight in my opinion. You'll be good to go with your Mini 2 SE as is. Have fun!
@@IdahoQuadcopter oh ok. That makes sense. So they under 250g rule, does that apply to out of box weight or does that include any and all upgrades to the drone? I know I don't have to register it if it's under that weight, but where can I learn more about the rules and restrictions when flying?
The FAA Drone Zone is a great place to start. 👍@@canucha1985
@@IdahoQuadcopter awesome. Thank you for this. I'll start there and maybe I'll try to get my license too even though I probably won't need it since I just plan on using my drone on my property since I have 7 acres to play around on. Although I'm sure this thing can travel those 7 acres in a few seconds. Thanks for the help. Take care.
When you hit record for the video, does it go to your videos on the iPhone? Or how do you go back to watch them? Thank you.
I record to a micro SD card on the drone. You can cache lower res video to your mobile device if you wish. Or you can transfer the full res version to your mobile via the app.
The Mini 2/SE are great starter drones. They're tiny, parts aren't that expensive, good range.
I agree!
Hello my freind a great review I am completely new to drones I haven’t purchase one as of yet but I am wondering do you have to have I iPhone to use this drone or can every think you showed can be done manually or on a android A12 Samsung glgreat review my freind
Android phones work great. Check DJI's website for your phones compatability.
@@IdahoQuadcopter thank you my freind
My 13yr old boy just bought one with he's hard saved pocket money here in the UK £270 sale price what a superb little drone had a windy test flight just after Christmas day handled so well .Great video well explained now subscribed ps one Q what happens with controllability when 'lost single' shows up ? Happy New Year from 🇬🇧
Where about for 270?
Tell your son to enjoy that new drone. If signal is lost the drone will return to it's home point. Thank you!
Hello, can you add celcius when you says the temperature in your area? In my country we use metric system and I don't know how hot or cold is that but its okay no need to add that,thank you for using meters as your distance and speed though.
Good video as always. Stay safe and Happy New Year 🎉
Thank you! Here is a converter that may help. www.metric-conversions.org/temperature/fahrenheit-to-celsius.htm
@@IdahoQuadcopter Thank you
Do you have to register with the FAA? Can you fly it anywhere as long as it’s for recreational purposes, and under 400 feet?
Sub-250g you don't have to register, but you're still bound by FAA regs. Google the FAA Done Zone.
I just bought one today. I have the original mini se and it’s a good drone, but I really want the control range and zoom camera this one offers. Plus I got it at a great price.
Congratulations! You will love the drone!
Yeah you do. It might be small but it'll be an upgrade still.
Plus same batteries
Love your channel, very informative. I lost my drone (dji mini se) while flying over the wetland on the Chesapeake bay. I did not know that military aircraft will jam your gps signal. Just a f.y.i. The plane was several miles away and i was flying in a unrestricted air space. I was doing everything right. It was in the rth mode, then all video stopped, lost signal and have looked for the drone but it is gone. Just wanted my fellow dronies to know about passing military aircraft. We are in a busy jetway here and do have alot military aircraft flying by.😢
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear you lost your drone!
8:00 cool!
Yes, it keeps that camera steady! 🙂
Thank you for sharing great information. But I have an issue I am not able to fly my drone pass 50m. Can you assist me?
You either have the drone in beginner mode, or you are not logged in to your DJI account. 👍
can you set a way point or GPS course to fly to a predetermined location and back? I just got my Mini 4K and while I was shopping I looked at one drone that would follow a specific course.
This little drone does not have a waypoint feature. 👍
Excellent presentation. Are you surprised at only getting 1K of range?
Not really I was under a roof and in a WiFi intense urban environment. 👍
I’m convinced I won’t one 👏👏👏👏
It's a great little drone! 🙂
i want to buy one of these from amazon , does the drone come with a connector to work with my iPhone 11 ?
Yes, it comes with a lighting connector for your iPhone. DJI Mini SE: amzn.to/3jTbBzM
i would love one but im in CT, im next to state parks, airports and military areas. plus i go up north to NH and all parks show signs says no drones, its like whats the point of having a drone then? always like watching vids though.
I'll bet there are plenty of places you can fly. Download the FAA's B4Ufly app and it will tell you if you're in controlled airspace.
@@IdahoQuadcopter i just ordered one. get the itch outta me. if its not more me i can always sell it.
another update, its so fun and i got over 16miles of flight in last month. next be ordering another battery
I cannot press the led “button” light for quick transfer. There is no give to it like a normal switch. Is it a touch sensitive switch, or am I missing something?
The LED on the Mini 2 SE is not a button. I transfer files via SD card. 👍
Hey man how do I get the videos from it to the phone in high quality (not using quick transfer beacuse it doesnt have one sadly😢)
I guess you would need a dongle for your phone and use the SD card. 🤷♂️
Hello The FAA Requires You to Have A Drone License To Be Able To Not Have To Keep Your Drone In Your Field Of View Am I Correct Cause I’m Looking Into Getting A DJI Mini 2 SE
This drone does not require registration. It is sub-250g.
@@IdahoQuadcopter Ok Thanks
I remember when this drone came out you did a video on this drone you had one of your family members in the video everyone wanted her phone number.
Yes, my step-daughter with the original Mini SE. 🙂
Am i able to attach guards to this drone?
Yes, you sure can.