DJI unveils the Mavic Mini, its lightest and smallest drone yet

DJI keeps its newest drone palm-sized. It's small and lightweight enough that in the US, it doesn't even need an FAA registration (make sure to check local laws and regulations!). The Mavic Mini weighs in at just 249 grams. But its feature set isn't lacking. It's designed to be accessible for beginners to hobbyists who want a compact drone to take aerial photography and videography with. 

The Mavic Mini can take 12-megapixel photos and up to 2.7K Quad HD videos at 30 frames per second. There is no 4K support here, unfortunately. The drone has a maximum range of 4km and gives you a substantial flight time of 30 minutes. It has GPS receivers and downward visual sensors so you can expect precise hovering and stable flying. What it doesn't have is obstacle avoidance features, so if you aren't careful, you might crash it. We suggest getting used to flying it in open spaces.

The QuickShot options are less than your bigger DJI drones, but there's still enough for you to play around with. This drone also has a new app that simplifies flying, editing, and sharing the photos and clips you take. Oh, and if you want to customize it, that’s an option, too.

The Mavic Mini is available for pre-order now. It is available in two options. One is the standard kit that has the drone, a remote controller, and a battery. We checked Best Buy, and it retails for $459.99. Another is the Fly More Combo, which comes with the drone, three batteries, a remote controller, two-way charging hub, a pair of propellers, two USB cables, a 360-degree propeller guard, and a carry bag. This combo pack has a suggested retail price of $599.99. The expected release date of the Mavic Mini is November 15, with delivery scheduled for November 19. If you don't want to get it from Best Buy, here's a list of other DJI online retailers in the country