We’ve already seen purported images and rumored specs of DJI’s impending compact drone. Now, a video posted to YouTube shows off what appears to be the same device detailed in the previously-reported photographs.
Originally posted to TikTok by a user of a closed Facebook group dedicated to DJI drone equipment and subsequently uploaded to YouTube, the 23-second video shows a drone that appears to be the rumored ‘DJI Mavic Mini.’ On the front of the light grey drone is a white DJI logo. The arms of the drone are collapsed in their stored position and appear to have the protective tape still wrapped around them. The front and bottom obstacle avoidance sensors can also be seen in the video as the drone is rotated around.
Interestingly, the area of the drone where the camera/gimbal would normally be installed appears to be missing. As noted by DroneDJ, it’s unknown whether it’s ‘been removed or has not yet been installed on this particular drone.’ The battery door appears identical to the one shown off in the previous images we’ve seen and show the same placement for the USB connector and Micro USB port.
Between our last post and this one, a leaked spec sheet has also been revealed that appears to contradict the initial report that the impending drone will weigh more than 250g. According to the purported spec sheet, the drone will come in at 245g, putting it under the FAA’s weight limit for registration requirements. DroneDJ has shared a follow-up article detailing why this is even more likely be the case considering DJI’s statements at its May 2019 event titled ‘Elevating Safety: Protecting the Skies in the Drone Era.’
Whatever the case is, there’s a lot of smoke hovering around the DJI rumor mill. Now the question is how much longer before the flames are found?
That looks at least as big, if not chunkier than the Mavic Air which is nowhere near 250g - I will be very surprised if it's under 250g personally, but I hope it is.
Definitely no rear sensors... but the size is perfect! It can theoretically House an Osmo Pocket type gimbal which means three instead of just two axes...
If this new drone uses Occusync then I am ready to hand my money over to DJI. I've been toting my M2P on trips but any savings on size and weight is a big plus and gives me additional options on bringing lenses for my ILC.
@3pgrey: That's an interesting idea. I doubt it, as I believe it goes by flight weight, not purchase weight, but it'd be an interesting solution if that isn't the case.
I don't know anything about this process, but how would they know ahead of time what payload will be attached? Some people probably fly these for sports, without a camera. So it sounds to me like you could register that way, then attach a camera and hope you don't get caught.
I'm pretty sure even the Mini without a camera will still come in at over a half pound, which last I checked, was the requirement for the US at least in terms of FAA regulations. In fact, I would think the weight of the battery alone would be almost a half pound (roughly 250g) itself.
The regulations I believe are based on flight weight (the weight of the object flying) not necessarily the package weight. But keep in mind that payload must also be considered, so pretty much anything short of the tiny handheld drones like the little cheap $100 ones, you're probably going to have to register it.
You could just fly ANY drone unregistered and "hope you don't get caught". There's no special loophole here that exists because the unladen drone is under the minimum weight.
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