The most affordable drone in the DJI range can still pull off some impressive pro tricks

1 Though the drone’s design is based on the Mini 2, the camera on the SE version doesn’t record 4K video.

2 On the back of the drone, you will find the slot for the MicroSD card. There’s also a flap that covers the battery.

3 The lightweight body means that the drone falls under the 250g ‘ultralight’ weight limit set by the CAA and FAA.

4 DJI hasn’t changed its basic drone shape since the first folding Mavic – but the SE is all about the core functionality.

This drone, the successor to the Mini SE, has changed so little that it was possible to update the original review simply highlighting the one significant T difference – the all-new controller. That’s not to say that this drone isn’t a high-tech marvel, but it does afford you an advantage in that you can compare the Mini 2 SE against other drones released more recently.

This drone category is competitive for two reasons; the drone is under the ‘ultralight’ weight limit set by the authorities CAA and FAA of 250g (about 8.8oz). As technology has improved, this category has become dominant and the SE series is DJI’s cheapest option.