DJI Mini SE
Yet another DJI "leak".
Walmart is selling the above. The technical specifications appear to be identical to the DJI Mavic Mini and it's being sold with the Mini 2 controller and as a Fly More Combo for a far lower cost than the Mavic Mini (with the old controller).
The $64,000 question is whether or not the SDK is the same as the Mavic Mini so will operate under Dronelink control?
This "leak" has been viewed on YouTube and apparently is referred to on the DJI site so, like most of their "leaks" it rather sounds like this will be on general release quite soon.
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Another way for DJI to try and boost sales. The Mavic Mini is supported and Mini 2 or any other new drone won’t be until DJI releases the SDK.
I own a Mavic Mini and a Mini 2. Then you can assume that the SDK / API is the same or continued concerning waypoints. I hoped for an update. But not. 70% of my flights are with Mavic Mini because of this.
Can anyone confirm if the DJI Mini SE works with the current MSDK?
Here is in my understanding DJI not correct. They have to describe in the product features if the device is foreseen to work with which API / SDK. I have bought the Mini 2 without that information. The other way round is to check Dronelink and others. But then you know late if it is working. If you like to buy the device you should know if it is foreseen to this interfaces. It's a feature and it's to belong to the product specs.
Also in my understanding DJI has to provide that API / SDK Functionality also for the Mini 2.
Anyone know if the Mini SE SDK is the same as the original Mini? Just trying to determine if Dronelink will work with the Mini SE as it does with the original Mini. Has anyone tried the new Mini SE with Dronelink to see if it works? I suspect that the Mini SE SDK is similar to the Mini 2 SDK since the new SE has some improvements in the Mini 2.
Chris
It's already now, that I use the good old Mavic Mini about 70% because of Dronelink and the Mini 2 is the rest. The Mini 2 would be nice to have the SDK capabilities like the Mavic Mini. I think we should push more the influencers that the Mavic Mini 2 or SE gets the SDK. I'm definitely not willing to buy the SE after such a short time of the Mini 2.
On the other hand, the Mavic mini gets very valuable, if DJI doesn't support the Mini 2 or SE with the SDK. I's so amazing what you can do with the combi of the Mavic Mini and Dronelink.
If the Mini SE SDK is the same as the original Mini then Dronelink should work. Maybe there will be someone who has the new SE who can confirm otherwise it’s a waiting game like the Mini 2 to see when or if DJI will release the SDK.
Chris
I have now the 2nd time place a feature request to DJI in 2 months as well as the request that they should have the M SDK/API capabilities in the product spec (what they haven't now). This is the minimum to let it belog to the product for the buyers and not by someone in Youtube or so. Everyone of the reader can request this like me too from DJI.
I'm restricted to the drones < 250g. The big benefit to use Litchi and Dronelink is that you can better your flight result without your personal situation always again and again and better. And ist would be much better if the Mini 2 is able to fly with the M SDK/API.
Thanx
Frank
Rumour has it that the Mini 2 SDK will be released sometime in September.
This may well be about the time that the next version of the Mini is launched.
Voila, the answer:
Dear Client
Thank you for contacting DJI.
We are sorry to keep you waiting, we plan to support Mini 2 in MSDK 5.0, and we understand your feelings, the release is also what we are looking forward to, please wait for our good news. We will do our best to accomplish this, and in MSDK 5.0 we are sure to support Mini 2.
Hopefully our solution can help you.
Kindly Regards,
DJI Developer Support
Hopefully the SDK release will also support the Mini SE. I am considering the purchase of an SE to use when I can’t fly my Spark or P3S. I don’t need the 4K of the Mini 2, RAW on the SE would be nice but I can live without it.
I love Dronelink, it almost turns a low-end drone into a high-end tool without all the additional cost and unneeded features in my case.
Chris
Think about, the SDK is often released months later for a drone as other mention here and at DJI. I own a Mavic Mini and a Mini 2, which is a great machine even under current regulations. What I like at the Mavic Mini is it's small controller size.
Have a nice flight
Frank
It appears that DJI has now decided to sell the Mini SE in the U.S. (it's available now from their official eBay store for $299) after first announcing that it would only be available in certain markets, not including the U.S. So, it would be nice to know if the SE works with the current SDK. It makes sense that it might, since the SE is really just a repackaged Mini, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's some reason it won't. I guess we won't know until someone gets their hands on one.
I’m waiting for someone to report whether the SE works with Dronelink. If it does, I would consider getting one to replace my aging Phantom 3 Standard.
I use the original Mini for mapping and find that it can quickly lose connection with the transmitter. I am using the parabolic range extender to get the best out of the connection but still find it to be problematic.
For this reason, I am waiting for DJI to release the SDK for the Mini 2 (which DJI indicates will be in Sept '21) and for Dronelink to add the Mini 2 to its supported UAVs. I think that an Occusync 2 connection will prove to be far superior.
I'm nagging DJI to release the SDK for the successor to the Mini 2 when that successor is released and it may be helpful if other Dronelink users do likewise.
What I got about the SE and under the condition that the SDK 5.0 will be able to Support the Mini 2 (that what DJI proposed me 20 days ago as written above "Voila ..." nagging DJI):
- The Mini 2 is way more better than the SE concerning Dronelink.
- Just the better distance stability counts. How often I had to start my Mavic Mini (SE has more or less the same Controller connectivity) with Dronelink again because of distance problems.
- For me the Mini 2 will be the better machine for Dronelink users; sure a bit more expensive.
I have used Dronelink with both my Phantom 3 Standard and my Spark. On my Phantom the major limiting factor is the range - I will often get disconnects over water at just over 200m due to WiFi interference. With my Spark this does not happen as it has enhanced WiFi but, it's battery time is the limiting factor here. I'm in Canada, so I am not going to be flying any drone out of VLOS whether or not it has to be registered or not and whether or not I need my pilot's licence to fly it (as I do with the Spark and P3S), so the enhanced WiFi of the new Mini SE should be more than enough for me. Additionally, I mostly shoot photos and occasional videos, so I have no need for 4K, so why pay more for something I don't need (ie., the Mini 2). If Dronelink works with the Mini SE and most of the OTF features like 360 photo, Circle, Path, Orbit, etc work in addition to creating and planning your own missions, then the Mini SE drone will be one of the best bargains going.
Chris
Don't forget variable 1-2 * zoom (if 4k isn't the importance) and 4-6 km range with Ocusync 2 (isn't allowed but give much better stability with dronelink if the MSDK 5 is also for the Mini 2).
But request from DJI that they put the SDK Features in the product sheet (what currently still isn't)
I just noticed that DJI's support page says, "DJI Mini SE can only be used with the DJI Fly app." I assume that means third-party apps will have to wait for an SDK update (and given DJI management's unpredictability, that might be soon or never).
“I assume that means third-party apps will have to wait for an SDK update”
That’s possible, but it could also mean that it only works with Fly and not GO or GO4.
Chris
DJI has never added drone support for a new drone without an SDK update since the DJI SDK started in 2014.
Buenos dias, un poco en respuestas a anteriores yo conecte el MINI SE a DRONELINK y la vista de la camara sale toda negra sin transmision, el resto pareciera estar conectado..continua saliendo el aviso de señal debil.
Pregunta existe alguna forma de generar una solicitud para que se haga compatible DRONELINK con MINI SE? en especial dado que es una APP paga (se avisa que MINI 2 no funciona pero no dicen nada de MINI SE) me entere cuando lo conecte y no funciono.
Agradezco todo la informacion que estan pasando y espero que pronto tengamos una respuesta favorable
Gustavo
Hi Gustavo...
It sounds like the Mini SE operates differently from the Mini, assuming that you are selecting the Mini as your UAV.
If this is the case then DJI will need to release the SDK for the SE to Dronelink before the SE can be added to their supported devices.
Bear in mind that the SDK for the Mini 2 is still unavailable so remains unsupported by Dronelink.
We wait patiently.......
"It sounds like the Mini SE operates differently from the Mini, assuming that you are selecting the Mini as your UAV."
Sorry I do. not understand this sentence concerning "selecting the Mini as your UAV". Is there a meaning? Where is the difference "as your UAV".
I use Dronelink solely for mapping. This aspect of use requires that the specific UAV is selected, not least because the camera must be identified to the mapping component.
I cannot comment on other uses of Dronelink.
Si efectivamente selecciono el MINI dado que el SE no eata en lista, pwnse quw al ser el mismo control funcionaria....
Gracias por las repuestas...habra que seguir esperando un poquito mas espero.
Gustavo
Buenas tardes, alguien tiene conocimiento de cuanto mas debemos esperar para que se pueda usar el DJI MINI SE dado que ya sacaron de la pagina oficial al MINI Y solo esta MINI SE.
GRACIAS
For Gustavo and others:
Voila, the answer from DJI Support:
"
Dear Client
Thank you for contacting DJI.
We are sorry to keep you waiting, we plan to support Mini 2 in MSDK 5.0, and we understand your feelings, the release is also what we are looking forward to, please wait for our good news. We will do our best to accomplish this, and in MSDK 5.0 we are sure to support Mini 2.
Hopefully our solution can help you.
Kindly Regards,
DJI Developer Support
"
This was sent to me 2 month ago and published here above. Please go to the Forum or GitHub and choose the Mobile SDK Version. Current is : https://github.com/dji-sdk/Mobile-SDK-iOS. 4.15.1.; 5Betas are already existing. When it turns to 5.x then the Mini 2 will get the requested features as mentioned above. I cannot speak for the Mini SE. As mentioned in all my discussions above: Buy the more complete and better Mini 2. The most of the Drone Channels in Youtube make to much speculation about Mini 3 and Mini SE. The Mini 2 is still the best Drone under 250g and I think this stays a while. Only the remote control with foreign apps like Litchi or Dronelink is missing and possible with Mobile SDK 5.0.
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