[Reviews] Vol.48 skips and accepts the strength of "DJI Mini 2". Great evolution as a simple photography tool around you [later] | DRONE

I tried to skip the evolutionary DJI Mini 2.

Using the first generation of Mavic Mini, I feel dissatisfied. "well, 4K would be fine." "Ah. Obviously did not fly far away, but the image transmission became chaotic. ". The author, who didn't want to miss the rare opportunity to shoot a magnificent scene, took the easy Mavic Mini with him, but just in case (when he wanted to shoot the best subject with 4K), Mavic2 took it, too, a lot of meaning unknown.

So, is it because of the debut of the latest ultra-small drone DJI Mini 2 (hereinafter referred to as: Mini 2) that you can do without Mavic2? last time was just a summary, actually a flight and photography review that kept you waiting.

Hover Test and Flight demonstration

The first is the hover test. This is the day when the wind speed 3.6m/s is blowing, and comparing Mini 2 with the first-generation Mavic Mini, both are stable and have no reference value (wry smile). The wind speed around 3~4m/s may not have much effect on the flying posture.

However, looking straight ahead after the actual flight, the direction of the first-generation Mavic Mini has deviated greatly. In contrast, the Mini 2 is almost a direct flight (with a forward speed of 8 m / s) (requires a little correction. ).

Hover comparison

In addition, the controls feel close to the Mavic2 series, and if they are Mavic2 users, they can fly without disobedience. It feels a little slow, Mavic2.... Is that what it feels like?

You can get the 4K image so far with a body under 60,000 yen!

The image shooting of 4K/100 Mbps that makes people care. Based on this quality, decide whether you can break the situation of bringing Mavic2 to preparation.

4K sample image

What do you think? Now, when using Mini 2, Mavic2 seems to be required. It is true that the Mavic2Pro with a 1-inch sensor looks poor in terms of color performance, but if it is the same Mavic2Zoom with a 2.3-inch sensor, it will be a showdown.

Outstanding stability Ocusync2.0 image transmission

What surprises me most about the debut of Mini 2 is that video transmission is the same as the upper model, which is equipped with Ocusync2.0 (DJI's unique anti-interference video transmission). So far, Mavic Mini with an extended Wi-Fi connection may start to disrupt the video within a distance of about 300m. The maximum transmission distance of the Mavic Mini is 2 km in the catalog value, but this will not happen in the actual flight environment. So, what is the maximum transmission distance of Mini 2 at 6 km this time?

When the Ocusync2.0 test is started, the flight altitude is about 7m, and the smartphone is implemented in onboard mode.

At the beginning, the altitude was about 7 meters, and the test of wholehearted forward flight was carried out. As a result, the Mavic Mini began to get confused at about 50m, and the video transmission was interrupted after 500m. Even if it is more than 1200 meters, Mini 2 will not be disrupted.

The stability of this kind of video transmission not only reduces the risk of loss of the body due to the loss of radio waves, but also prevents video transmission disorder during video shooting, resulting in interference in the shooting work. It's a really happy version upgrade for the photography obsession.

By the way, you can't see anything like an antenna on the transmitter, but it's on the top of the fixed smartphone bracket. The airwaves of 2.4GHz are characterized by high straightness, so if the upper part of the transmitter is manipulated toward the body, the video transmission will be more stable.

便利な4倍Digital zoom＆おなじみのクイックショットが実装

Mini 2 also comes with a number of features that make shooting fun. The digital zoom can be up to 2 times at 4K and 4 times at FHD. Digital zoom (magnifying the image through software processing) can make the image worse, but is very useful when you can't get close to the subject (Mavic2Zoom can do 2x optical zoom, plus 2x digital zoom, up to 4x zoom).

Digital zoom

In addition, the upper machine is also equipped with a familiar fast shot. Rapid shooting is the function of using image analysis technology to set the shooting object and automatically reproduce the professional shooting workpiece from the four action formats. The "helplessness" that gradually moves away from the upward subject and the "circle" that rotates around the subject like a circle are tried, but the same quality as the upper model is surprising.

Since there is no obstacle detection sensor on the plane, please enjoy it on the basis of making sure that the surrounding area is safe. In particular, the "spiral" that rotates and rises at the same time as the scroll diffusion requires a wide area.

Because the function is based on the premise that the quick shot is exposed to the SNS, the video resolution is FHD.

Support the RAW development of photos that are happy with the persistent faction.

The evolution of Mini 2 will also spread to the photos. Unexpectedly, it supports the RAW data (Low) generated by the host model (the first generation of MavicMini only has JPEG photos). RAW data records the information of the three primary colors of light when recording the image, and adjusts its favorite color according to the record.

In contrast, the usual JPEG data is saved as dots (pixels), so if you correct the JPEG, areas that you don't want to correct (residual color and brightness) will also be corrected, or noise will be generated.

For example, the following is photo data recorded in JPEG.

Although this is OK, but the shadow part is destroyed, there is a lack of freshness, so if you adjust this from the RAW data.

To achieve such a dramatic sunset. You can make adjustments using software that supports RAW development, such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Please be sure to challenge high-quality photos that are a little different from others.

It is the finished series Mini 2 of FlyingCam.

DJI Mini 2 addresses the weaknesses and grievances of the old Mavic Mini. While commenting on the flight, I noticed that, needless to say in terms of functionality, it was very easy to take the flight out of the bag as the same type of transmitter as the minimum Mavic Air 2 assembled. The Mini 2, an ultra-small drone that is easy to carry and can fly as soon as you want to shoot, seems to have evolved dramatically as a "relaxing photography tool around you". It can be said that the shock of 199g has appeared again.