Brilliant budget DJI Mini 2 SE drone drops to best price ever
At £242, this has to be one of the best drone deals ever - and a tempting gift for a would-be aerial photographer
The DJI Mini 2 SE was designed to be the camera drone that anyone could afford - and because of its keen price, it is a brilliant option for beginner pilots. But now it has dropped to its best price better - and even lower than we saw it on sale for over Black Friday
The DJI Mini 2 SE lets any drone pilot of any ability take stunning aerial videos at up to 2.7K resolution at 30 frames per second, while also being able to take 12-megapixel photos.
DJI Mini 2 SE| was £309 | now £242
Save £67 at Park Cameras The Mini 2 SE comes with a robust controller and boasts a good quality 2.7K camera with gimbal for stable video, plus cool automated flights that create amazing shareable video.
Launched last year, DJI managed to make it at this price is that it uses the same airframe as its predecessor - and gets its boost in specification by using a more recent controller used by others drones in the DJI family.
The Mini 2 SE is a more affordable option than the older Mini 2, yet it keeps much of its functionality with the same 36 mph flight speed, up to 6.2-mile OcuSync 2.0 video transmission, and more.
The Mini 2 SE also delivers convenience, making it easy and fun for beginners and experts alike - and falls under the 250g weight limit that triggers more paperwork and regulation for the owner.
QuickShots and panorama intelligent pre-programmed flight modes allow for pro results with just one tap. Even with its lightweight frame, the Mini 2 SE is safe to use with robust wind resistance and return-to-home functionality.
Whilst the basic £242 kit at Park Cameras is an absolute bargain - do consider investing a bit more in the Fly More combo kit for £359 (saving £80, also at Park Cameras) which adds in some useful accessories (although you could always buy these later).
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