A photo is worth a thousand words, so here are some of my favorite aerial shots I took with my new DJI Mini 2 around Thailand.

There is also a 4× Zoom function that allows you to transition between shots of varying distances and compositions while filming video. I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 10 years, which has given me a front row seat for the DSLR to mirrorless transition, the smartphone camera revolution, and the mainstream adoption of drones for aerial imaging. I am saying this after using my Mavic Pro for 3 years now - great drone, but VERY vulnerable at gimbal - the most expensive part to replace, yet zero protection that would be super easy to achieve.Camera technical details can get complicated quickly, but we all need a place to start before diving into the deep end. The Mini 2 SE lacks some of the capabilities of the Mini 2, Mini 3, and Mini 3 Pro, but is a more cost-effective option, making it an ideal budget drone. Despite having object avoidance, the Mini 3 Pro only have them in front, not on the sides so it will still crash if you fly sideways. Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

So everything with a camera on it -> register and pay the registration costs (which makes cheap drones not that cheap anymore). In 2019, DJI released its first travel-friendly and lightweight drone, the DJI Mavic Mini, which became a big hit among travelers who are looking for a drone that doesn't take up too much space and doesn't weigh a ton. The Fly More Combo also comes with a Shoulder Bag that has been tailored for the Mini 2 and its accessories. It was closed for several years, and my friend, who flies GA out of that airport says he's only seen one plane land there in over 30 years.Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy and view product tutorials, flight tips, flight safety notices, and user manuals.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max stretches into new telephoto territory with its tetraprism design and 5x (120mm equivalent) reach.The DJI Mini 2 still doesn't come with Active Tracking technology, which allows the drone to follow a subject without having to be controlled. For many of the restricted areas you can easily use the online unlock feature as they are just warning zones. As a novice and the new owner of some rural forested property, the Mini 2 is exactly what I was hoping it would be. From a physical point of view, the DJI Mini 2 SE is almost identical to both the Mini SE and the Mini 2. That's the essence of the VFR flight rule and that's all we need for visual line-of-site flying (which this was, since I had a spotter with me).