Thanks for the in-depth comparison. I really appreciated the low temperature use. I just purchased my first drone, a DJI mini 2 and was holding off flying it due to the cold. This has given me the confidence to fly it at the colder temps.
Amazing. I bought my DJI Mini 2 Drone recently, I don't have any technical knowledge, but I am full of desire to learn. Congratulations on your work, sensational! 🇧🇷
It is the first drone that I will buy without piloting experience. My preference is 60% Mini 2 40% Air 2, just because I don't need registration, but as I am a photography lover I think the Air 2 will make videos and photos with more quality.. Your excellent video has already helped me in some way. Thank you very much. Greetings from Portugal.
The Mavic Air 2 obstacle avoidence seems to be incompkete due to it not having side sensors... I think I'm going to get a Mini 2 for now and wait for a Mavic 3 for more serious work...
Despite being someone who tends to go for the better specs when buying, I purchased the Mini 2 based on your review. Although active track might be good in some cases, the Mini 2 will do quickshots maintaining a set point in focus and frame. If you walk slowly and set enough distance you can get a simulated live track effect(works great in circling). Personally if I had the Air 2 I wouldn't be walking on a forested path relying on tracking with $1000 a few feet away from a collision with a tree branch.
Thanks Jake. A great tutorial video and very interesting facts. I just bought the mini 2 and am very happy that i went for this model as it seems to do everything I need without the need for active tracking, follow me or the obstacle obstruction sensors. Reall appreciate the effort you've gone to here. Thanks mate.
Automatic Thumbs Up for anyone filming in zero degrees weather! 👍 We have two Mavic Air 2 Drones - me and my son. FYI have flown successfully in up to 114-Degree weather for a short burst of time without issue. Longest flight of about 5 minutes in 110-degree weather here in Sunny Southern California - High Desert. 🔥💥
I prefer the Mini 2, I don’t need any special permit or registration, it’s only 249g. It handles great with heavy wind. I have both so I can tell. Never used again my Air 2. Nice video btw
Looked at the RAW files in Lightroom and suprised how much cleaner the Air 2 files are. Even though they are underexposed. The noise in the sky in the Mini 2 shots is reminiscent of DSLRs from 2003. Thanks for uploading them.
You're welcome and I think that is something DJI could def improve through some updates in the future but yes I agree a slight bit noisier than the Mavic Air 2. Cheers!!
This is the second video I've seen by Jake. I'm looking to buy my first photo drone and looking for real life testing. Jake does a great job of pointing out features and advantages between the drones. Thank you Jake!
Thanks Doug, I didn't have the mini 1 but I did have the mavic air 1 (which was wifi) and the difference is pretty large. Plus the stronger motors make it a pretty solid upgrade
I had the Mavic Air 1 for a few years and loved it. Unfortunately, I flew it in an "unsafe" manner, (under a bridge) and lost connection and lost the drone. I replaced it with the Mavic Air 2 and having flown it a few times it's a HUGE improvement over the original Air and would highly recommend it to anyone for a portable drone.
Air 2 is by far the better drone, but for the price the mini 2 is top of the line. If you are going with the flymore package you save around $480 going with the mini 2. If money is not a factor for you the Air 2 is the way to go. I have the mini 2 and love it. Its a really solid drone.My mini 2 gets max speed of 34 MPH in sport.
Agreed! I may not have hit that top speed yet due to wind or other environmental factors. You are right on with your assessment though. Both are great drones but both fit a different use. Cheers!
The deciding factor for me was FAA's Remote ID that appears to be coming online in Dec 2020. I don't know what the grace period will be, but it does not include drones under 250 grams, so it is not as much of an issue. I do have my Part 107, and once the dust settles and we know where the hobbyist pilot stands, I will decide from there. For now, at least I have a decent and capable drone that does not have the restrictions other drones will.
Great review. I really want the ability to "easily" track a moving vehicle (while traveling inside) so I guess the Air 2 is the best option, correct? I like/prefer the price point of the mini 2, but having auto-tracking and obstacle avoidance are probably must haves for my desired use.
I live in central Canada, and you have no idea how much I appreciate you doing a review of these drones; especially in cold weather like Alaska! I often do hikes all seasons, and the mini 2 sounds ideal (especially now that there is a raw image capture). For photography purposes.. I wish they would just do RAW, and not RAW + JPEG. I'd have to probably keep deleting the JPEGS because I don't need them! Great review and thanks again!
I was amazed at how quiet the mini2 is, compared to my mavic2pro, which was already improved over the buzzing spark. it dramatically reduces the bother to other people around.
Thank you! A great comparison! I was tossed between them, but the visual differences isn't noticeable. Which would I rather have? The Air 2. But after seeing this, the Mini 2 is what I will get.
Jake, this is an awesome review and comparison and I think in colder climates (and all climates for that matter) this is exactly what a lot of folks need and want. I really appreciate your dedication to doing these videos with all of the walking/hiking and bitter cold you deal with. Your edits are spot on in my opinion and I really get a lot of great information from each and every one of your reviews or comparisons. Thanks for all you do and please be safe out there! See you on Wednesdays at 4pm Alaska time and 8pm EST my time in the far East of the USA in Richmond, VA. Cheers and I love your HUGE gloves that you were wearing in this video! :-)
I bought the Air 2 and I love it!! My max speed was 46 mph and I was flying on the beach and it was very windy. Going against that wind was really scary, even in sport mode, the max was 24 mph 😂😂 and it even stopped my drone like I hit an invisible wall. I love the Air 2 and can’t wait to hit the city for some awesome pictures.
Very useful, thank you. One of my hiking buddies had his mini 2 up Ben Lomond (in Scotland) last weekend. He had it up and flying in no time. Easy to carry too which is significant if you are hiking the full 3000+ feet. Here in UK it is small enough not to need a licence and pass an online test. I like the extra built-in avoidance plus tracking so I may go for the Air 2. I use a DJI Pocket 2 so I am aware of the quality images and clips DJI offers. I think any ND filters etc will be compatible between the Pocket2 and the Air 2 but if anyone knows different I would be glad to know. ATB from Scotland.
I am not sure if size will matter too much between the two as they basically have same sized bags. Unless, you get another bag or whatever and make mini 2 more compact with all its accessories.
Holy crap dude. Your image in your video(s?) is so GOOD! I am just talking over all, like when you are talking to the camera. You can see you like to edit and make the overall image look good! Thank you for that!
exactly right lol! mine flew fine but the warnings that kept popping up on the screen got annoying. The battery temps stayed up around 25-30c which was way better than I expected.
@@JakeSloan I think the video is great I have already sent a couple of folks that are looking for “cheap” drones to do some flying to this video. I kind of dig the fact the mini is so inexpensive and I am willing to fly it in colder weather for a shot due to that. It has legit impressed me though for the money!
I subscribed to your channel a few months back I believe and I'm starting to watch your content more and more, especially the drone related videos. I find your drone videos to be detailed and appealing due to the technical aspects you talk about. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the awesome content and stunning visuals!! I've gone back and forwards with deciding which of these to buy and I think I changed my mind another dozen times watching this lol. Mainly after it for photography and some bits of aerial video, probably not worth the double price for the ever so slightly larger sensor, would love to be able to compare two RAW files... any chance you'd be able to put some RAW image samples up somewhere for us to compare with in Lightroom please? Thanks!!
@@JakeSloan The panoramic looks like it was 3 shots, just curious if this was stitched in camera or lightroom? Other than such a strange difference in white balance it's so hard to tell! Really helped make the decision (leaning heavily for the Mini II now) thanks!
Found your videos while trying to figure out what first DJI drone to get and have decided on the Mini 2. Subbed and loving the content as well Greetings from Scotland.
Awesome review, I very much appreciate the insight for both drones as I’m looking to upgrade from the first mavic mini! Bit of an odd question but what kind of back pack do you have? Thanks as always and keep up the good content!
LOL thanks Eddie! I'm holding out hope that Gerald Undone will come do a studio tour with me someday, but I will admit, it's going to be difficult finding a purple glacier ice cave...
Awesome review! I liked the mini 2 review also. Picked up the mini 2 and honestly I’m blown away at how awesome it really is all around. The ease of use is what sold me! Thanks for the reviews!
If you guys travelling a lot like me, definately get Mini 2. I was in Cappadocia - Turkey 2 days ago and local army forces came to me to ask which drone I shoot. It was illegal to fly during Balloon flights are going on. So they saw its Mini 2 and just gave me a warning because of its size and weight. If it was Air 2, I needed a licence and also permission to fly with it.
It's like comparing the mavic mini1 to the mini 2. Besides added weight it has better flight modes I have the mini 2 and couldn't be happier. The mavic 2 is a great drone but I like the sub 250 no registration required.
I've been watching comparison videos since I'm looking to upgrade from my Mini1 and definitely like your video the best. Thanks! I'm going to probably get the Mini2
Me too! I've done that with an inspire 2 a few times as well, the fact that we have these drones that perform this well in such a small package is amazing and a back saver lol
@@lakedog3616 between these three(mini 2, phantom 3, pro 1)...the mini 2 all the way, it’s very capable, extremely light and portable, and laws at least in Europe allow me to fly nearly anywhere , even over uninvolved people.
I've seen another youtuber saying that he charges his Air 2 from a power bank. Also, my Fly More combo for Air 2 contains a charging connector with a simple USB plug on the other side, so I guess you can use a power bank easily with it.
Thank you for the great content! I'm thinking about which one to buy now. I know I LOVE the size and weight of the Mini 2, as well as its ability to be recharged using power banks. But as I will use the drone by far more for photo than for video, so the fact that the Mini 2 will give only 12mp photos leaves me in the very tough position to make a decision.
Thank you for the great video! I'm looking at a long global backpacking trip and have never used a drone, but realized it might be a good thing to have. It was also fun to see familiar footage- I grew up skiing Hatcher and Turnagain :)
Exactly the review I was looking for to the point and unbiased. I liked the smaller size but was worried about the camera quality. Since the Camera quality is similar for my needs, I think the mini 2 is better for me due to its smaller size and weight. Thanks for such a great review.
2020 is definitely not a year to buy a drone in Europe, it was good to see your comparison. Mavic air has nice features but unfortunately it will be not a choice for most just because of its weight requires us to get 1 million dollars insurance coverage in our country. It's a bit silly but it's a regulation that must be adhere to.
If you already own the Mavic 2 Pro then I would get the mini 2 as an alternative. The air 2 is great but most of what it does your Mavic 2 Pro can already do. The portability of the Mini 2 really makes it nice! Cheers
I bought the air 2 for traveling and I loved the drone but I just didn’t use at as much as I felt it was too big for me and stuff so I sold it now I want this as this looks perfect for traveling! Good grab and go drone!
I sold my mini2 and bought air2, but I found myself love the mini2 more. I don't know whether DJI will add more advanced features from air2/2pro to the mini3 to make that even stronger.
I personally went with the mini 2 since I own the Mavic 2 pro already I enjoy the mini because its easier to get out and launch quick compared to the pro that and less weight in my bag also ill use the mini for my run and gun stuff and the pro 2 for the time-lapse and more pro look. Great video man seems like both drones are good but I'm sitting in the right spot for the 2 I have.
Agreed! Thats where I have settled too. The mini 2 is such a great portable drone while the M2P really has great quality in a small package. I do look forward to seeing what the Mavic 3 Pro brings!
I have only flown a mavic air, and it was a few years old. I really liked it, and i got the hang of it fairly quickly, but with kids, I think the obstacle avoidance would be my deciding factor. I enjoyed going over the tree tops back to the cornfields on our farm and looking at the deer etc. I'm not concerned with cinema like quality, it wouldn't botber me if it didn't record at all, as I don't so social media. But thanks for the info. Also, I'm cold just from watching this video 🥶
Thank you for the comparison video! Why does the default color of the Mavic Air 2 look much warmer than the Mini 2? Is that normal? Is it adjustable? Which one more closely resembles actual real world colors?
My hope is that DJI makes both of these drones compatible with their goggles. I have the original mini and the Mavic Air 2 but would like the Mini 2 as well. Thanks for the comparison though. Great shots.
Great comparison. How long does it take to charge three batteries through battery-pack or AC outlets. What size battery in the controller and how long does that one last? Can you fly and charge the remote at the same time? I greatly appreciate it.
It takes about 1 hr per battery either way for both drones. The battery in the controller is huge 5000mah I believe and lasts a very long time 6-8 batteries worth of flying or more. you can fly and charge the remote at the same time as well. Cheers!
Thanks for the in-depth comparison. I really appreciated the low temperature use. I just purchased my first drone, a DJI mini 2 and was holding off flying it due to the cold. This has given me the confidence to fly it at the colder temps.
excellent! definitely keep your batteries warm till just before flight. it helps a lot!
Amazing. I bought my DJI Mini 2 Drone recently, I don't have any technical knowledge, but I am full of desire to learn. Congratulations on your work, sensational! 🇧🇷
Thank you
im going mini 2, my first drone and tbh, its goin to much easier to fly the Mini being under 250g, minimal restrictions when the laws change in 2022
excellent choice!
Its a great choice I absolutely love mine….. it punches above its class
First flight with muh mini 2. Went straight up and man the view!
Ummmm.... Which law are you talking about, and what country.
@@tanker242 Google drone laws for your own country bro
It is the first drone that I will buy without piloting experience.
My preference is 60% Mini 2 40% Air 2, just because I don't need registration, but as I am a photography lover I think the Air 2 will make videos and photos with more quality..
Your excellent video has already helped me in some way.
Thank you very much.
Greetings from Portugal.
glad to hear it! Cheers
The Mavic Air 2 obstacle avoidence seems to be incompkete due to it not having side sensors... I think I'm going to get a Mini 2 for now and wait for a Mavic 3 for more serious work...
Excellent idea. The Mavic 3 is going to be a fantastic drone for commercial work!!
@@JakeSloan Have you heard when the Mavic 3 will be coming out? Thanks!
@@unexpectedtravel3783 2021 after spring
@@unexpectedtravel3783 i think 3 is going to be really good. No compromise
Didn't know another was due. Yet another excuse to dither about buying one!
Despite being someone who tends to go for the better specs when buying, I purchased the Mini 2 based on your review. Although active track might be good in some cases, the Mini 2 will do quickshots maintaining a set point in focus and frame. If you walk slowly and set enough distance you can get a simulated live track effect(works great in circling). Personally if I had the Air 2 I wouldn't be walking on a forested path relying on tracking with $1000 a few feet away from a collision with a tree branch.
Very true! I think the mini 2 is enough drone for most filming even with out the active track. Cheers!!
Thanks Jake. A great tutorial video and very interesting facts. I just bought the mini 2 and am very happy that i went for this model as it seems to do everything I need without the need for active tracking, follow me or the obstacle obstruction sensors. Reall appreciate the effort you've gone to here. Thanks mate.
Fantastic glad to hear it. Thanks!!
Automatic Thumbs Up for anyone filming in zero degrees weather! 👍 We have two Mavic Air 2 Drones - me and my son. FYI have flown successfully in up to 114-Degree weather for a short burst of time without issue. Longest flight of about 5 minutes in 110-degree weather here in Sunny Southern California - High Desert. 🔥💥
WOW we have very different problems lol! I would die in that heat...
“It’s freezing and I’m frozen.”
What else could you be lol!
Nice comparison and all the best from The far north of New Zealand.
LOL thanks cheers!!
Mavic Air 2: “Well, I sold mine...” LOL and kept the mini 2 I’m assuming, so that says a lot!
LOL cheers
@@JakeSloan cheerd
Why did you sell the air 2?
@@travelly1 I didn’t, I was quoting him(Jake) from his video... but if you go back and watch it sounded like he was happy enough with the mini 2?
@@jcastanza Sorry my reply was meant for Jake actually. interested to know why he sold his Mavic Air 2.
Clean, perfect and to the point. One of the best comparison videos I've actually liked after a long time. Glad I found your channel.
Thanks a lot!
I prefer the Mini 2, I don’t need any special permit or registration, it’s only 249g. It handles great with heavy wind. I have both so I can tell. Never used again my Air 2. Nice video btw
Nice
Thanks Jake I made up my Mind, The Mavic Air 2 it will be, gone be shoot Wildlife, Greetings from Sunny South Africa!
Greetings from very frozen Alaska lol. Glad to hear it!!
Looked at the RAW files in Lightroom and suprised how much cleaner the Air 2 files are. Even though they are underexposed. The noise in the sky in the Mini 2 shots is reminiscent of DSLRs from 2003. Thanks for uploading them.
You're welcome and I think that is something DJI could def improve through some updates in the future but yes I agree a slight bit noisier than the Mavic Air 2. Cheers!!
@@JakeSloan I just realised that the Mini DNG files have some processing embedded. Remove that and the files are much more similar.
@@martinjplant pls how do you remove that
@@bodethoms8014 Most processing software e.g. Lightroom have noise reduction tools.
Another great review! The drone family grew Saturday with the purchase of the Mini 2!
Thank Budd! And congrats on the new addition to you family 😜
This is the second video I've seen by Jake. I'm looking to buy my first photo drone and looking for real life testing. Jake does a great job of pointing out features and advantages between the drones. Thank you Jake!
Thank you very much!
Great content as always Jake - I'm really tempted to move from my Mavic Air 1 which I love just because of Occusync.
Thanks Doug, I didn't have the mini 1 but I did have the mavic air 1 (which was wifi) and the difference is pretty large. Plus the stronger motors make it a pretty solid upgrade
@@JakeSloan )llmb l lull moment
I had the Mavic Air 1 for a few years and loved it. Unfortunately, I flew it in an "unsafe" manner, (under a bridge) and lost connection and lost the drone. I replaced it with the Mavic Air 2 and having flown it a few times it's a HUGE improvement over the original Air and would highly recommend it to anyone for a portable drone.
Air 2 is by far the better drone, but for the price the mini 2 is top of the line. If you are going with the flymore package you save around $480 going with the mini 2. If money is not a factor for you the Air 2 is the way to go. I have the mini 2 and love it. Its a really solid drone.My mini 2 gets max speed of 34 MPH in sport.
Agreed! I may not have hit that top speed yet due to wind or other environmental factors. You are right on with your assessment though. Both are great drones but both fit a different use. Cheers!
The deciding factor for me was FAA's Remote ID that appears to be coming online in Dec 2020. I don't know what the grace period will be, but it does not include drones under 250 grams, so it is not as much of an issue. I do have my Part 107, and once the dust settles and we know where the hobbyist pilot stands, I will decide from there. For now, at least I have a decent and capable drone that does not have the restrictions other drones will.
Exactly right and even if the FAA takes two years to fully implement the new rules it’s wise to wait another month or so to see what their plan is
Great review. I really want the ability to "easily" track a moving vehicle (while traveling inside) so I guess the Air 2 is the best option, correct? I like/prefer the price point of the mini 2, but having auto-tracking and obstacle avoidance are probably must haves for my desired use.
thats correct! Sounds like the Mavic Air 2 would be your best option
In case you run into a bear up there in Alaska, do you make sure you have a slower friend with you!!
exactly right lol
No. You shoot the bear.
I live in central Canada, and you have no idea how much I appreciate you doing a review of these drones; especially in cold weather like Alaska! I often do hikes all seasons, and the mini 2 sounds ideal (especially now that there is a raw image capture). For photography purposes.. I wish they would just do RAW, and not RAW + JPEG. I'd have to probably keep deleting the JPEGS because I don't need them! Great review and thanks again!
I agree and youre welcome!!!
Exactly the two drones I'm looking at. Very helpful, thanks man.
You're welcome! Cheers
Hey Jake, great content - one of few vids that actually help me choose between two of these!
Awesome thanks
What did u pic
So which one did you go for? :D Million dollars question
When it comes to size I think back to when I was having to haul round the phantom 3 adv. So the ma2 is a pure god send.
right??? both of these are fantastic
Same here P3Advanced, fantastic drone to fly but a lump to carry round,MA2 is my next drone but that little mini2 is so tempting.
I was amazed at how quiet the mini2 is, compared to my mavic2pro, which was already improved over the buzzing spark. it dramatically reduces the bother to other people around.
so was I!! amazingly quiet
Exactly the comparison I wanted to see. Thanks so much! FANTASTIC video!
You're welcome! I'm glad I could help, cheers
Great Comparison Review Jake Sloan AKA Sloan Ranger....
Btw, you were an awesome co-host on Ken Herons show...
Thumbs Up
LOL yes the Sloan Ranger will be back! Thank so much for the kind words, it was a blast co hosting the show with him!
Sorry, what were you saying? I was distracted by the scenery... AND your backwards flying skills!
ROFL I need to find more boring places to shoot and apparently not fly backward through anything anymore...
Thank you! A great comparison! I was tossed between them, but the visual differences isn't noticeable. Which would I rather have? The Air 2. But after seeing this, the Mini 2 is what I will get.
Brilliant glad I could help!
I’m really enjoying this as it is 30°c in Melbourne Australia today
ROFL I think I would switch places with you for a day but not longer than that!! I would melt 😂
@@JakeSloan keep Alaska cold :)
Jake, this is an awesome review and comparison and I think in colder climates (and all climates for that matter) this is exactly what a lot of folks need and want. I really appreciate your dedication to doing these videos with all of the walking/hiking and bitter cold you deal with. Your edits are spot on in my opinion and I really get a lot of great information from each and every one of your reviews or comparisons. Thanks for all you do and please be safe out there! See you on Wednesdays at 4pm Alaska time and 8pm EST my time in the far East of the USA in Richmond, VA. Cheers and I love your HUGE gloves that you were wearing in this video! :-)
Thanks Brad!! I'm sure you'll be seeing more huge gloves for the next few months lol
sold air 2 to buy mini 2 ...for travel and freeride snowboarding much better option!!!...best drone is the drone you have on you!
Really good choice for stuff like that!
I bought the Air 2 and I love it!! My max speed was 46 mph and I was flying on the beach and it was very windy. Going against that wind was really scary, even in sport mode, the max was 24 mph 😂😂 and it even stopped my drone like I hit an invisible wall. I love the Air 2 and can’t wait to hit the city for some awesome pictures.
Awesome!! Cheers
My pocket will most likely approve for Mini 2 'cause it fits more literally and figuratively🤷
LOL both great points! don't underestimate what the mini 2 can do though.
I've hiked Hatcher's Pass when I was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in the 90s. 2+ hour hike up, 5 min snowboard down!
NICE! and yeah the snowboarding/skiing up there is great but TONS of work for a short ride down lol
Thank you for the explanation of the Mavic Mini 2 Air 2
You're welcome!
I have a mini 2 for about 2 years. It is a very reliable drone, I love this little buzzer :D
Good to hear!
Very useful, thank you. One of my hiking buddies had his mini 2 up Ben Lomond (in Scotland) last weekend. He had it up and flying in no time. Easy to carry too which is significant if you are hiking the full 3000+ feet. Here in UK it is small enough not to need a licence and pass an online test. I like the extra built-in avoidance plus tracking so I may go for the Air 2. I use a DJI Pocket 2 so I am aware of the quality images and clips DJI offers. I think any ND filters etc will be compatible between the Pocket2 and the Air 2 but if anyone knows different I would be glad to know. ATB from Scotland.
Cheers!!! And exactly right and why the mini 2 is an excellent drone.
I am not sure if size will matter too much between the two as they basically have same sized bags. Unless, you get another bag or whatever and make mini 2 more compact with all its accessories.
Pretty much right on.
Air 2 for me!
Excellent glad I could help you decide.
Holy crap dude. Your image in your video(s?) is so GOOD! I am just talking over all, like when you are talking to the camera. You can see you like to edit and make the overall image look good! Thank you for that!
Thank you very much!
Amazingly well done review. Thank you so much. Excellent work.
Much appreciated! Cheers
Just upgraded from my Spark to a Mini 2 and am very pleased with how much better/faster/longer this bird flies!
Fantastic!
You already have more snow than I do. Lol
LOL it doesn't take long up in this area!
Thanks! I have had my Mini out in -18 F, but of course it didn’t fly very long and the warning went off as soon as it took off. Great video.
exactly right lol! mine flew fine but the warnings that kept popping up on the screen got annoying. The battery temps stayed up around 25-30c which was way better than I expected.
@@JakeSloan I think the video is great I have already sent a couple of folks that are looking for “cheap” drones to do some flying to this video. I kind of dig the fact the mini is so inexpensive and I am willing to fly it in colder weather for a shot due to that. It has legit impressed me though for the money!
Why not get both???
if you can then sure! I already have the mavic 2 pro and skydio 2 as well so the air 2 would be too many lol
@@JakeSloan which is the best one
I subscribed to your channel a few months back I believe and I'm starting to watch your content more and more, especially the drone related videos. I find your drone videos to be detailed and appealing due to the technical aspects you talk about. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Thanks so much for the awesome content and stunning visuals!! I've gone back and forwards with deciding which of these to buy and I think I changed my mind another dozen times watching this lol. Mainly after it for photography and some bits of aerial video, probably not worth the double price for the ever so slightly larger sensor, would love to be able to compare two RAW files... any chance you'd be able to put some RAW image samples up somewhere for us to compare with in Lightroom please? Thanks!!
Check the description, I uploaded some raw photo files for you. Cheers!!
@@JakeSloan You absolute legend! Thanks!
@@JakeSloan The panoramic looks like it was 3 shots, just curious if this was stitched in camera or lightroom? Other than such a strange difference in white balance it's so hard to tell! Really helped make the decision (leaning heavily for the Mini II now) thanks!
You can pick the air2 combo for £759 surely bargain
Found your videos while trying to figure out what first DJI drone to get and have decided on the Mini 2. Subbed and loving the content as well Greetings from Scotland.
Thanks a lot! Cheers
Awesome review, I very much appreciate the insight for both drones as I’m looking to upgrade from the first mavic mini! Bit of an odd question but what kind of back pack do you have? Thanks as always and keep up the good content!
This is my favorite backpack: geni.us/qY2LJ
This was extremely helpful. I was between the two but for what I want to do the tracking is a must. Completely didn’t know the mini didn’t have it
Glad to hear it helped you!!
Great comparison of both drones at the UA-cam Studio - Alaska!
LOL thanks Eddie! I'm holding out hope that Gerald Undone will come do a studio tour with me someday, but I will admit, it's going to be difficult finding a purple glacier ice cave...
Awesome review! I liked the mini 2 review also. Picked up the mini 2 and honestly I’m blown away at how awesome it really is all around.
The ease of use is what sold me!
Thanks for the reviews!
You're welcome!! Glad you are enjoying it
Amazing content 👌🏻♥️
LOVE FROM INDIA ♥️♥️
Cheers!
If you guys travelling a lot like me, definately get Mini 2. I was in Cappadocia - Turkey 2 days ago and local army forces came to me to ask which drone I shoot. It was illegal to fly during Balloon flights are going on. So they saw its Mini 2 and just gave me a warning because of its size and weight. If it was Air 2, I needed a licence and also permission to fly with it.
exactly why the Mini 2 is my most recommended drone!
Hi, great review of both drones! How long does it take to the charger to charge the battery?
About 1 hr for each
It's like comparing the mavic mini1 to the mini 2. Besides added weight it has better flight modes I have the mini 2 and couldn't be happier. The mavic 2 is a great drone but I like the sub 250 no registration required.
Totally agree
Was the white balance also on Auto?? It looks like you forgot to adjust it on th Air 2.
Both the white balances were set on auto. All the settings were set on auto to give a direct comparison
You flew through the tunnel in Whittier! Man I would be afraid of losing signal.
Oh wait was that a mine tunnel at hatchers?
That was Whittier tunnel but you cannot fly drones there. I held mine outside the window as I drove through lol
I think I need those gloves more than a new drone for winter. What brand are they ?
These are gloves from HEAD. And they work pretty well
I've been watching comparison videos since I'm looking to upgrade from my Mini1 and definitely like your video the best. Thanks! I'm going to probably get the Mini2
definitley get the mini2, it is more practical, it is affordable, and it is sooooo good. It is by far better than the mavic air 2
Thank you so much!!
Ordered the mini 2!!
awesome!
Thanks for the comparison of the two drone models and braving the cold. It is beautiful tho up there in Alaska.
It is incredibly beautiful!
there was a time I would pack my phantom 3 with extra two batteries and accessories and go 15-20 hiking.
Me too! I've done that with an inspire 2 a few times as well, the fact that we have these drones that perform this well in such a small package is amazing and a back saver lol
Do you prefer the phantom 3 over the mavic or mini 2 ? thanks
@@lakedog3616 between these three(mini 2, phantom 3, pro 1)...the mini 2 all the way, it’s very capable, extremely light and portable, and laws at least in Europe allow me to fly nearly anywhere , even over uninvolved people.
I've seen another youtuber saying that he charges his Air 2 from a power bank. Also, my Fly More combo for Air 2 contains a charging connector with a simple USB plug on the other side, so I guess you can use a power bank easily with it.
Oh interesting, everything I have read indicated it wasn't possible...
@@JakeSloan he’s correct, the Air 2 does have a USB port to charge the batteries. It’s like a hidden feature, lol
Oh the mine in Hatcher’s, do you live in The Valley?
I live in Anchorage. Used to like out on fishhook though. Cheers
Thank you for the great content! I'm thinking about which one to buy now. I know I LOVE the size and weight of the Mini 2, as well as its ability to be recharged using power banks. But as I will use the drone by far more for photo than for video, so the fact that the Mini 2 will give only 12mp photos leaves me in the very tough position to make a decision.
there are a lot of great choices out there for drone creators now!
I wish I have that drone too so I can continue my aerial vlog.. By the way nice view 👍🏼😍
Thank you I hope you get one!
Thank you for the great video! I'm looking at a long global backpacking trip and have never used a drone, but realized it might be a good thing to have. It was also fun to see familiar footage- I grew up skiing Hatcher and Turnagain :)
Glad it was helpful and awesome!!
Exactly the review I was looking for to the point and unbiased. I liked the smaller size but was worried about the camera quality. Since the Camera quality is similar for my needs, I think the mini 2 is better for me due to its smaller size and weight. Thanks for such a great review.
You're welcome! Cheers
2020 is definitely not a year to buy a drone in Europe, it was good to see your comparison. Mavic air has nice features but unfortunately it will be not a choice for most just because of its weight requires us to get 1 million dollars insurance coverage in our country. It's a bit silly but it's a regulation that must be adhere to.
unfortunately many governing bodies have made it very difficult for drones
My heart and my budget says Mini 2😅
LOL well its a fantastic drone for the price don't underestimate it. Cheers
Mavic pro is the only one to consider in fainess. The other ones are rubbish, well apart from air but that 8bit no log
@@petrub27 u say mini 2 is rubbish?
@@aces3261 too light, yes it's rubbish
Petru B. You say trash but leave nothing but empty words....
Please enlighten us.....
Bought the mini 2. Perfect!
Great drone
I owe a Mavic 2 pro....as a second drone...if you have only one choice....would go with the mini 2 or the Air 2 ???
If you already own the Mavic 2 Pro then I would get the mini 2 as an alternative. The air 2 is great but most of what it does your Mavic 2 Pro can already do. The portability of the Mini 2 really makes it nice! Cheers
I agree with Jake it honestly seems like the best pair
If you already have MP2 the choice is obvious, you need a smaller more accessible drone, but to be honest, Mavic Mini 2 is all you need...
I bought the air 2 for traveling and I loved the drone but I just didn’t use at as much as I felt it was too big for me and stuff so I sold it now I want this as this looks perfect for traveling! Good grab and go drone!
This is a fantastic travel drone.
I'm buying the mini 2. As soon as I receive my $1400 stimulus check.
Nice!
Me too!
@@jovanypantaleon Not buying the fly more combo, just one extra.
Thanks Jake, I'm Just a 10 year old from India; Made up my mind to buy the Mini 2; Thanks and I also Like your Content and You too 😀
Thank you!
Love the travel emphasis for the DJI mini 2
Me too!!!
I sold my mini2 and bought air2, but I found myself love the mini2 more. I don't know whether DJI will add more advanced features from air2/2pro to the mini3 to make that even stronger.
NICE!
Fantastic comparison 👍🏽
Thank you very much!
The mini2 has amazing natural camera. I can't believe how good it is.
Agreed!
I personally went with the mini 2 since I own the Mavic 2 pro already I enjoy the mini because its easier to get out and launch quick compared to the pro that and less weight in my bag also ill use the mini for my run and gun stuff and the pro 2 for the time-lapse and more pro look. Great video man seems like both drones are good but I'm sitting in the right spot for the 2 I have.
Agreed! Thats where I have settled too. The mini 2 is such a great portable drone while the M2P really has great quality in a small package. I do look forward to seeing what the Mavic 3 Pro brings!
@@JakeSloan yea same I hope they gimme a bit though gotta fill the piggy bank back up lol 😂
Lol you and me both!!
Thank you! I'm in serious need of an upgrade from my Spark, thank you for helping me decide what to buy!
Nice!!
Me Watching In 4k On A 1080p Monitor 👁👄👁
lol
I have only flown a mavic air, and it was a few years old. I really liked it, and i got the hang of it fairly quickly, but with kids, I think the obstacle avoidance would be my deciding factor. I enjoyed going over the tree tops back to the cornfields on our farm and looking at the deer etc. I'm not concerned with cinema like quality, it wouldn't botber me if it didn't record at all, as I don't so social media. But thanks for the info. Also, I'm cold just from watching this video 🥶
LOL stay warm and safe!
Great video.. im still torn as which one to buy...
they are both good but if you are looking for a first drone the Mini 2 is fantastic for the price
Awesome Job. I stil love my Mavic Air 2 and the way it performs. Just created a Video at -5 °C and it worked like a charm.
fantastic! Thanks for the kind words and stay warm lol
Thanks... you saved me a few hundred $. The Mini 2 will do me fine. (I used your affiliate link)
You’re welcome and thanks!
Thank you for the comparison video! Why does the default color of the Mavic Air 2 look much warmer than the Mini 2? Is that normal? Is it adjustable? Which one more closely resembles actual real world colors?
The mini 2 does and yes the mavic air is adjustable. I was quite shocked at the difference as well
Noticed this too
I love Hatcher's Pass, awesome place for photos. Thinking about getting the Mavic Air 2.
me too! hatchers is awesome, the Air 2 is a fantastic drone too
Alot of comments saying how the mini being smaller makes it easier to be portable. Is it that big of a difference?
it is a fairly large difference. especially when you add more batteries
i like the color effects on the DJI Mini 2 more than the Mavic Air 2, i like the blue hue it has on the camera
I agree!
Just come from your other mini 2 video. My RAW question has been answered! lol
excellent lol
Thanks great review , but my question is (im a beginner ) wich one should i buy ? I think mini 2 is much better than the air 2 ✨
The mini 2 is an excellent drone to start with
My hope is that DJI makes both of these drones compatible with their goggles. I have the original mini and the Mavic Air 2 but would like the Mini 2 as well. Thanks for the comparison though. Great shots.
I hope so too
Literally going to be going to Hatcher's Pass in a couple of weeks and I'm normally in the lower 48. What a small world.
Sweet!!
@@JakeSloan Did my cousins wedding video there with the Mavic Mini at golden hour. It was epic.
Great comparison. How long does it take to charge three batteries through battery-pack or AC outlets. What size battery in the controller and how long does that one last? Can you fly and charge the remote at the same time? I greatly appreciate it.
It takes about 1 hr per battery either way for both drones. The battery in the controller is huge 5000mah I believe and lasts a very long time 6-8 batteries worth of flying or more. you can fly and charge the remote at the same time as well. Cheers!
love that winter , some day i move to Alaska
cheers
Nice Jake! Excellent footage! Thanks for sharing this comparison.
Thanks Kardoso!