It's arrived, and I was very excited about this one. It felt like I'd waited a really long time for it. This is the DJI Mavic Mini: a 249g quadcopter with a 3-axis gimbal, 2.7K video and up to 30 minutes of battery life.
What's in the video
- My first impressions of the Mavic Mini.
- Calibrating the quadcopter before flying.
- The flight test.
- Finally, the unboxing, and a look at everything that comes with it.
The Mavic Mini series
This was the first in a run of Mavic Mini videos:
- A closer look at the video output
- Firmware update and test flight
- Quickshot modes explained
- Return to home test
- Flying above the fog in Bristol
Good to know in 2026
The rules have changed since this video. At 249g, the Mavic Mini is over the new 100g line, so under the UK rules from 1 January 2026 you need a Flyer ID to fly it. Because it has a camera, you also need an Operator ID. See Flyer ID and Operator ID explained and UK drone rules in 2026.
It's a "legacy" drone (no UK class mark), so it flies under the rules for legacy drones under 250g. Keep below 120m, never fly over crowds, and stay well away from people where you can.