ADU 01152: DJI Mavic Mini 2 or DJI Mavic Air 2 – Which is the Best Drone For Creating Social Media Content?

Today's question is about affordable drones that can be used for creating content for social media. Specifically, we discuss the DJI Mavic Mini 2, DJI Mavic Air 2, and DJI Mavic Pro 2 in today's show. Our caller for today, Emily has come up with a great question. Specifically, Emily needs a drone for posting to social media. And, she is wondering if the DJI Mavic Mini 2 is a good option for her. Is this small sub-250 gram DJI drone capable of generating captivating photos and videos? How does the DJI Mavic Mini 2 compare to its larger cousins like the DJI Mavic Air 2 and DJI Mavic Pro 2? Tune in to discover if the DJI Mavic Mini 2 is a commercially viable drone that you can use for posting to social media. Thanks for the great question, Emily! Fly Safe! Logic Labs is accepting registrations for their new Mastermind, and an exclusive group of like-minded entrepreneurs intent on sharpening their personal and business skillsets through a combination of brainstorming, education, and peer accountability. Limited Seats Available! Sign Up Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [02:30] What will the impact of remote ID on commercial and hobby pilots? [12:59] Our sponsor for today is Logiclabs Masterlab 2021 [14:26] Today's question is about the DJI Mavic Mini 2 [15:13] Can the DJI Mavic Mini 2 prove to be a good replacement for the DJI Mavic Pro? [15:56] With the Occusync 2.0, what transmission range can you get on the DJI Mavic Mini 2? How does it compare to the Skydio 2? [17:08] Is the DJI Mavic Mini 2 a commercially viable drone? [17:23] Is there any advantage to flying a drone weighing less than 250 grams? [18:13] What are the different considerations when buying a drone for social media? [18:30] How does the DJI Mavic Mini 2 compare to its larger cousins, the DJI Mavic Air 2 and DJI Mavic 2 Pro? [19:20] Is the Mavic Air 2 a good option for you? [20:24] Can you grab 48 MP footage with the Mavic Air 2? [21:24] 3 Solid Reasons to buy the DJI Mavic 2 Pro [22:20] Should you rely on editing to enhance your photography? [26:06] How flying a drone with no obstacle avoidance can help you