Original DJI Mavic Pro VS DJI Mini 2 // Which One Should You Get?

[@BrianSepulveda]

With more and more drones available at an affordable price which do you think is best a new Mini 2 at $450 for just the drone or the original Mavic Pro around $400-550 used on eBay?

[@heathercochran5306]

Mini 2 for sure!

[@marciotavares4]

I had the same dilemma. Thank you for clarify it. After watching your video all make sense to me.

[@BrianSepulveda]

@@marciotavares4 thanks for watching!

[@stevechambers500V8]

Do what I did - get both!

[@vascop3642]

mini 2 all the way, I prefer being able to fly everywhere

[@hafiz8379]

1.15 when you were getting poor range with the mini 1 you were supposed to go to transmission settings and manually select a channel with less interference which would be shown by green bars. The channel can only be changed while it’s on the ground. ocusync on the pro and mini 2 will automatically change to the channel with the least interference and it can change while in flight.

[@sbumber]

i have both and your footage pretty much mirrors my results as well. Its funny because depending on the scenario I could bounce back and forth on which I would prefer as there is clearly a difference in brightness and depth.

[@ALTN8NRG]

I have the original Mavic Pro. I bought Mini 2 over the Air 2s because I want a less intrusive drone when flying. Less noise, less restrictions (esp. for travel in other countries). The best vacation drone.

[@reggieandaya8760]

This has been my dilemma. I'm going to Hawaii in a few weeks and I also have the original Mavic Pro. Just the size of the Mini 2 alone feels like I won't be carrying much and won't have to carry a battery brick to charge batteries. I can just use my phone charger to charge the batteries. I think I'm going get the Mini 2 for sure now.

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

cTThank you, it was a great review for DJI mini 2. I;ve made my mind after watching it

[@FreakyChumy]

While Mini 2 got the latest connection tech which is the OcuSync 2.0, it still lacks a lot as compared to the Mavic PRO, hence it's marked by DJI as PRO. For example, Mavic Pro is a lot heavier than the Mini 2, hence it can survive stronger wind, Mavic Pro has Active Track, and another thing, Mini 2 doesn't have Obstacle Avoidance, which Mavic Pro has. And for the Blownout image of the Mavic Pro, it is meant to be used with "ND Filters". means the sensor of the Mavic Pro is a lot more sensitive than the Mini2. So for the same Price now, I would still go with the Mavic Pro, since it was built like a tank by DJI. While Mini 2 is just an Average practice drone, no obstacle sensor, No Active-Track, cannot fly high (since the wind will blow it away) it could capture great images too though.

[@leahwalker2563]

I still have the mavic the mavic pro, i would also like to add, you can adjust gimbal, yaw and stick sensitivity on the pro, also a lot more intelligent flight modes like terrain follow, it has point focusing, it films 4k in portrait mode, two people can also fly this drone simultaneously which can also be used to train a beginner, it's stronger better built and can fly in strong winds, the mini two only flies backwards in a strong headwind, it's ok in a light breeze, and as you say the mavic is more sensitive to light, a selection of nd filters does the job, the camera settings on the mini were factory for best video quality straight out of the box, the mavic pro wasn't meant to focus on the background but the foreground, the mini is an entry level drone, i only have only due to ease on restrictions, i flew my mavic pro 3 miles out to sea in a strong head wind to film a ship, i was flying 22mph into this strong wind in normal mode, the mini 2 struggled to reach a mile at 7mph so i had to turn back.

[@FreakyChumy]

@@leahwalker2563 Greatly agree on that one, DJI Minis are very light that you can't use it in a bit stronger wind, while the DJI Mavic Pro, despite it's age is still a very capable drone in 2022. Here in my country (Philippines) the "249-gram rules" does not apply. In here, "as long as your Drone is LESS THAN 7 Kilograms", you DON'T need to Register it. Only Drone that weighs 7 Kilograms and above, or Commercial Drones needs to be registered with CAAP (Philippine version of FAA). That's the reason why I bought a used "DJI Mavic Pro" instead of the Mini 2, the fact that they are now have the same price, you'll get a lot more with the Mavic Pro.

[@no15minutecities]

nonsense

[@wesleylad8450]

Thinking of buying my first drone, I'm stuck between these 2, you guys make great points. I think the mavic pro looks cooler, the dji google compatibility is another plus. I watched a vlogger loose 2 mini se drones in quick succession off the coast of Ireland in relatively low wind speeds, so kinda worried the mini 2 really can't handle wind high up. Might wait it out a bit, mavic pros are still going for decent money.

[@1CatSitter]

The mini 2 has the same level wind resistance as the mavic pro….😂

[@TereniaAutrey]

Thank you! This is was my question buy an older pro or the mini to start with thanks for answering.

[@RogerMbukenya]

Thank you for the advice, I was looking which drone is better between the two but hv got the answer now.

[@boxingaudits7522]

6 to 7 years later you would have to get the pro over the mini , because the pro is the OG of dji drones and will be worth more in the future plus it’s a true collectors item , It’s not always about picture quality as the average person will think both pictures are great . I got the pro ,pro 2 and pro3 , and I still get as much enjoyment out of the OG as the pro3 . I did get a mini 2 for my 8 year old son as I consider them more for kids , but still well capable .

[@SolarErazer]

Pro will have better wind resistant

[@අපේකම1]

Brother I wanna buy this mini 2. How can I buy this one

[@bradwilkins5264]

@4:42 yuo mention the truck but would the waves be a better scenario to point out? pro has more detail to my un trained eye. I am looking to invest in my first drone and these are my choices.Thanks for the info !

[@BrianSepulveda]

Both are great drones, I like the image of the mini more but I know some people like the pro more. Thanks for watching!

[@kirlewchrisful]

Brilliant review bro, I'm literally on a website this minute looking at which one of these two to get and you've made it clear the Mini 2 is the better of the two, nuff respect.

[@cotyoran0652]

I have been using Mini 2 about few months and got no issue except headbutt of gimbal in case sport mode. It is very nice drone compare to other DJI drones. But, one day i have a dream to get one of Air 2 or 2S. But, weight is an issue, so it is hard to leave Mini 2 as for now..

[@BrianSepulveda]

Maybe consider the Mini 3 Pro. Best of both worlds!

[@cotyoran0652]

@@BrianSepulveda Yeah maybe..

[@keepitdialed]

LOL. These haters and owners of a mavic pro - defend the rights brothers! Nah, just relax dudes. They both good. And hey - thanks for the video Brian. REALLY well done - appreciate the professionalism here - entirely watchable and educational. I have owned the mavic pro, pro 2 hassel and now I’m going to get a drone again and give the mini 2 se a try. By the way the mini 2 and mini 2 se are the same thing yes?

[@tnation-d28]

They are both good! Really its pointless to compare "better". Each has its strengths and weaknesses. We shot vids for home sales starting with the Mav Pro in 2018. Been using the Mini 2 lately for advertising, and if we didn't tell anyone I doubt they would eve know. Both great drones!

[@makhoDutch]

Do the ND filters help with the Mavic Pro

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. I have a Mavic Pro that needs repairing (didn't crash it, it got wet) and wondered if it was worth upgrading to the mini 2 instead. The quality difference is like night and day. The mini 2 footage looks amazing. I'm getting one.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching!

[@x2100]

Appreciate the compassion! It’s between Mini2 and A2S coming from Mavic Pro. I don’t do commercial work and I haven’t used ActiveTrack on the Mavic Pro. I should be alright with the Mini2. I’m glad it’s not a lateral move but at least a bit of an upgrade in quality.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Yeah i really like it, especially for the small size

[@SajberSfera]

mini 2, since u done this video, has added that blocking function from moving into restricted zones.

[@MainVane]

I just recently bought the Mini 2 as my Mavic Pro has broken Gimbal. I appreciate this video because I was debating whether or not I should fix my Mavic. Now I think I'm going to wait a bit to fix it.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thanhtrinh-uc8xb]

What app you use to operate the mavic pro?

[@chrisdwyer8611]

Good video I got the mavic pro love it ,but like you say the noise difference is amazing between the two

[@mihaimihai1677]

Get mavic pro platinum 👍

[@danpos1]

Just the comparison I was looking for, and the result as well. Many thanks.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jameswilliam2072]

this is the content I've been looking for.. thank you for this video helps me a lot

[@BrianSepulveda]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@kovachandras]

great video as I am also thinking about upgrading my 'old' mavic pro. Just one comment on the topic of control stick sensitivity - you can adjust stick and gimball pan sensitivities in advanced settings. I managed to set my Mavic Pro up so that I can take extremely smooth cimenatic footage even if I apply relatively large control stick inputs

[@joaotowt]

Try to use the mavic pro platinum props on that Mavic Pro and you'll see the noise and battery improvement. Anyways I've tested both and I concluded that Mavic Pro is more capable plus the build quality is far superior and resistant.

[@BrianSepulveda]

You are correct the build quality is better on the Pro. But the mini is not for those that want the toughest drone, it's for those that want the lightest and most portable

[@reggieandaya8760]

I'm heading on vacation in a few weeks and I have the original Mavic as well. I have been debating on getting the Mini 2 for the serious portability of it. I'm not a professional, just someone who likes to get that nice shot. Last time I went on vacation, my backpack was essentially Mavic Pro gear (drone, batteries, accessories, controller, charger, etc.). I feel like the Mini 2 will only take up a small section in my backpack. I think I'm gonna get the Mini 2, while still keep the Mavic Pro around. Great video.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thank for watching! I fully support your choice, same reasons why I wanted the mini. Portability is very important for me!

[@boxingaudits7522]

Keep the mavic pro OG, the mini 2 is for kids really , for normal people the picture is just fine, People are to critical like there trying to film a blockbuster movie , it makes you laugh 😂

[@chrispederson4157]

I do lots of dirt bike/sled/moutain bike/windsurf/ jetski stuff and need active pro would mavic pro be the one for that found one used that was used once with new battery for $450.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Yeah Mavic pro is the one with active track

[@crankfotton]

Business models

[@SeuAmora]

Thanks for the video. BTW, what is active track?

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching! It’s when the drone follows you on its own

[@Foxy_Fabrications]

This is my current debate right now. I have a Mavic Pro original and was about to get a nano and bailed so I'm thinking mini 2 or mini 3 if it come out before my vacation. So here's to hoping

[@BrianSepulveda]

Yeah the mini series is great for travel! One of my main reasons for getting it.

[@heathercochran5306]

Mini 2 all the way!

[@matiasnicolas94]

Hello how are you? excellent video, I wanted to ask you about buying a drone. What suits me a mavic pro or a mini2? My idea is to record landscapes and take photos since I like to go out for a motorcycle ride. Thank you in advance, greetings.

[@BrianSepulveda]

I think the mini would be great for everything and is less to carry. The only reason I would go with the pro is if you were going to record yourself while riding the motorcycle. The pro has active track while the mini 2 does not.

[@BL1TZEN]

Exactly the comparison video I was after! Looks like its the Mini 2 then!

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching!

[@camilogalleguilloscortes]

4:06 🦅 😱😱😱

[@HuyNguyen-ze3eb]

Thanks mate. Really need more comparision like this.

[@GoPlacesLKN]

The Mavic Pro is the drone that changed the game. Yeah its not that good anymore but it will be classic. Great video!

[@BrianSepulveda]

it really was a game changer

[@Matanumi]

I'd agrue the mini 2 has done the same for sub 249 drones EVEN IF such a silly law never existed I can throw this in a winter jacket pocket and go

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

I am selling my mavic pro coz I wanna buy mini 2. Should I buy?

[@BrianSepulveda]

I say go for it!

[@alanjm1234]

There's also the fact that the new drone has warranty and care assist available . With a second hand drone you don't really know what you're buying into...

[@gustavoventurin]

If I were buying, I'd definitely invest in something newer. With that being said, I got the Mavic Pro for free (a friend found one out in the wild). Just needed a gimbal repair and a remote, was good to go. Spent $150 in total.

[@derty6]

I'm in AUS & I just sold my Mavic Pro Platinum for $1100 & bought the Mini 2 RRP for $749 stoked to get a smaller drone with so many of the same specs if not better and save some money too

[@BrianSepulveda]

Nice, you put some money in your pocket by switching!

[@mbankam]

Hello. and how are your impressions after this transition? is the signal transmission quality no worse? I am very interested in the question of how far and smoothly the signal is transmitted in comparison with mini 2. thanks

[@LouisLuzuka]

I'm actually looking to get the mavic pro platinum instead of the mini 3 pro, so I'm so happy that you made this video *subbed* much love from Vancouver Canada !! :D

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thank you for watching!

[@FrediSaal16]

thanks so much exactly the video i needed !!!!

[@heathercochran5306]

Did anyone notice that amazing camera quality? 😍

[@BrianSepulveda]

Been putting a lot of work to improve quality!

[@rafael.gazoni]

I reach you because I'm seeling my mavic pro 1 and I want to buy a new one, and the mini 2 even that there is no active track or D-cinelike as pro 1 has, do you think I'm doing a great choise, seeling my pro 1 for a mini 2?

[@BrianSepulveda]

I would choose the mini 2

[@rafael.gazoni]

@@BrianSepulveda thanks man, you get a New subscriber due your great content.

[@BrianSepulveda]

@@rafael.gazoni thanks man. I appreciate that!

[@Amarnath2k2]

Mavic pro is a professional one..Mini is some what a toy grade...Am i correct?.

[@justphoenix5488]

agreed

[@Amarnath2k2]

@@justphoenix5488 😀

[@milestonefilms3129]

Yes it's for beginners, I would recommend buying the mavic pro

[@Amarnath2k2]

@@milestonefilms3129 ya

[@crankfotton]

I can do all kinds of pro footage with my Mini 2.... I would say its very simple minus some of the features of the more expensive bigger drones. Video quality is top notch.

[@FLRCQUAD]

Very experienced drone pilot with Yuneec & elite drones I know you said mini2 I do like the size of the Pro but I charge at home and fly at the same RC Field all the time, with that said would you still favor the mini 2? Great vid thanks

[@BrianSepulveda]

I like the image quality of the mini 2. Either way both are great

[@enrikekasijas705]

Damn I just got pro mavic 😂 first drone....that noise stuff and weight might be a problem 😅

[@crankfotton]

i have had both. the mini 2 is just better overall. so easy to set up and take off, so much quieter and the video quality is just night and day better than the mavic pro. no remote id necessary either. I had the mavic platinum pro, and it still a good drone, but I prefer firing up the mini 2 simplicity sake.

[@enrikekasijas705]

@@crankfotton I wondered if I should buy pro or some mini which are quite cheaper these days;P I made a mistake I think now but at least mavic pro is though. I crashed 5 times now and only had to replace few rotors ♥️♥️♥️

[@crankfotton]

@@enrikekasijas705 oh yeah! i crashed my mavic pro several times , still flew. as long as the gimbal isnt damaged that thing can take a beating. its still a good drone, and I actually like the flight characteristics better than the mini series. its just smoother. but the controller sucks.

[@stevenshackelford1937]

Super helpful comparison. TY very much.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thank you for watching!

[@robypirs9277]

hello I own a mini 2 but wanting to sell it and buy a mavic pro do you think I am right?

[@crankfotton]

i own both. No, dont sell it for a PRO. Unless you are needing wind resistance or payload there is no reason. PRO is still great though.... I dont care what these people say about it being older, just look at some of the footage on youtube this drone has done.

[@eastskate639]

this is what i want the whole time finally

[@BrianSepulveda]

Glad you found it useful!

[@ExpeditingAmerica]

Thank you

[@SkyTouch08]

Nice comparison bro.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

I bought the Dji mini 2, I was stuck on the pro until finally i decided the price difference and the 249g . question : doesn't the battery in the mini 2 push it over 250gr making it a register?

[@BrianSepulveda]

Good question. No the battery is included in the 249 grams

[@cancerbass6095]

its actually 242 grams with the battery. idk why they write 249

[@spiritualwarriorhealer6154]

@@cancerbass6095 ok thanks, I added two Arc.v strobes thats sure to add pounds but its not a permanent part of the device

[@lucknie2954]

这两台无人机的二手价格差不多，而且摄像头传感器参数也差不多。但是mavic pro可以拍摄D log视频 app功能强大。mini2非常便携 还升级了图传系统O2 mavic pro是O1。但是我还会选择mavic pro 因为他可以飞的很高！（3.5km）是我飞过的高度！ 来自中国的问候。

[@johnestremera1094]

Prices please

[@BrianSepulveda]

The Mini 2 will run you $450 new for just the drone. The Mavic Pro will be somewhere around $400-550 on eBay depending on how many batteries and accessories included. Hope this helps!

[@justingormly7925]

Really helped my decision making, thanks! Great Video

[@BrianSepulveda]

Happy to help!!

[@OliverFlying]

awesome video mate !! thank you

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching!

[@maxwizardpg6012]

The thing is that the mini 2 is able to do active track, but DJI purposely doesn’t include it which is kind of sad, but for the price range what can you expect, it’s still an amazing drone.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Yeah this is very true

[@bryanmahon7866]

Great informative video, sincerely. I like the mavic pro because of such a solid build. But I do want to know with the way you spell your first name of you have seen an i doctor for that, and don't ask Y...

[@johnarchdeacon4578]

Basically this video Is just letting us all know how great the mini two is. You really didn’t touch on the pro a lot

[@EcuXP_Chiptuning]

It is stupid that you can not use DJI googles with the mini drones ... I really like DJI googles first model with the mavic pro more than my DJI FPV actualy .... but i can not use them on new drones not even the googles from the dji fpv drone... that is stupid.

[@mccullummedia]

This helped alot, thankyou!

[@BrianSepulveda]

You’re welcome!

[@aboveearth2906]

Ferrari(pro) vs lada(mini2)

[@sirfitz8125]

I bought the Mini 2, then my buddy sold me his Pro for 500 bucks with three batteries, two controllers, and some other accessories.

[@BrianSepulveda]

Sweet discount!

[@972CHENZO]

I was going to buy a mini 2 but my buddy wants to sell me his new pro for 450. No extra accessories. He said the mini 2 sucks in the wind but not sure how true it is. What's yalls take on it?

[@sirfitz8125]

@@972CHENZO I flew my mini inside, then i found out he had the mavic pro, The pro handles the wind well. I fly mine at the beach and it handles it well.

[@sirfitz8125]

@@972CHENZO You can find a pro for 500 with accesories. maybe 600 max.

[@972CHENZO]

@@sirfitz8125 I've heard the pro handles air winds less better than the mini 2, what would you say about the wind stuff? Because I'll be using it for roof inspections

[@pyshing]

FCC boost > fcc occusync 2.0 ;)

[@SolarErazer]

Mavic Pro Cons : Better Wind Resistance Better Speed flight Better Cheaper

[@crankfotton]

I disagree on Wind Resistance. I just flew both in 20-25 mph winds over labor day weekend and I saw no difference in so called "wind resistance". The Mini 2 actually held a better speed taking on wind head on . The only thing I like better about the mavic pro is the flight characteristic and the tracking features. Mini 2 is so simple and easy to get up in the air fast.

[@kimonsertsos6885]

Dji mini 2 or mavic pro?

[@angrygnome4304]

Awesome looks like I waited just long enough to finally jump in on the mini 2

[@BrianSepulveda]

It’s a nice drone!

[@johnarchdeacon4578]

I have to comment again. This guys conclusion is his opinion I get it. But in my opinion, these two drones are completely different animals. The mini 2 doesn’t have any of the autonomous features that Pro has. The mini does not have any tracking capability. The mini also lacks the needed sensors that the pro has . This guy just needs to be a little less bias next time .

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thank you for coming back! We missed you

[@crankfotton]

Dude... 😂

[@lumpiagangtv]

pro is a lot better in everything on these shots

[@nicskoko]

Also better than mavic 2 pro, more detail and sharper - mini 2 and 2 pro have unpleasant blue bias, unlike pro 1 which just needs exposure controlled correctly - pro 1 also has wider field of view

[@madkwadzfpv2515]

You really need to learn how to balance your sound. It's horrible when the music starts it's like the double volume of the rest of the video

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for the feedback

[@NE2TOR]

Not a good comparison when you leave it at auto exposure>.

[@justphoenix5488]

Agreed

[@milestonefilms3129]

It's like he believes and think the mini 2 is better, lets talk about obstacle avoidance, the better active track, put nd or polarized on it than it will look like a beast and the photos and videos is 100 persent better, Lets talk about the mini 2 's huge controller It's so wacky, mate you should do another one where you change the exposure, I would highly recommend buying the pro, can handle wind, doesn't actually loose signal at 500m away the controller is perfect and the chances of crashing mini 2 is higher

[@jaypalmer3806]

@@milestonefilms3129 persent 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mihaimihai1677]

The Truck don't exist because are other cars in the picture ... not the same picture ...

[@exploringearth1504]

Nice video

[@BrianSepulveda]

Thanks for watching!

[@k1ortia]

yuneec typhoon

[@rifaldychannel8668]

Mantap bro salam kenal 👍✌️

[@zainraza8398]

this is so biased.. dji sent it to him thats why...

[@ezekiel8980]

There are many years between those drones,As the same way you cant compare the iPhone 5 camera with the cheapest actual Samsung smartphone camera. Diferent tecnologies, newer CPU, better sensors

[@theamateur8562]

He compared everything side by side and gave his opinion. It’s as simple as that. Solid video.

[@justphoenix5488]

Mavic pro is a lot more professional but if you want a cheap toy then mini 2 is decent. Just dont fly it in wind bcs it gets pushed so far.

[@desxticone1675]

Not true the mini 2 handles wind in a pretty decent way have you tried the mini? Because I am flying mine since the day it was released and it is a lot better than my old mavic pro I think mavic pro is not as good as mini 2 for color grading even tho both are not a good stuff considering Danamic range but it is decent for the price

[@ted.8631]

pro looks way better to me

[@crankfotton]

looks? man lol

[@durandsims4668]

Pro looks better

[@eddieblack3058]

YOUR OFF THE HEAD SURELY YOUR GETTING PERKS. THIS IS VERY BIAS WP

[@PascarettaStefanoareadroni]

bravo !! like 183

[@oliwierwicher9348]

Hello there

[@BrianSepulveda]

hi 👋🏼

[@seanestillomo]

it sound so biased sinced i own an og mavic 😂 no good thing to mention here

[@abdulmutalib2666]

Phantom 3 mvc mini 1 mvc pro... All go ready to other mvc pro my love... Stilll use it. Just find btrry so high price in malaysia... Why they charge 3 time us money to malaysia...... In yr place chips to buy... Stupid people low

[@aleksandrpirogov5251]

классное видео спасибо. хочу купить себе такой в Украине UA