Autel EVO Nano Plus Killed DJI Mini2?
The DJI Mini has been the king of the Mini 2 drones ever since it was released, although there are a couple of other drones that on paper seem to be better, the Mini 2 remains the most popular sub-250g drone on the market. However, that may change as Autel have finally released their Nano series.
In this Autel Nano Plus vs DJI Mini 2 article, we shall compare the two drones and see which one comes out on top. The main difference between the Autel Nano Plus and the DJI Mini is their respective cameras and obsticle advoidance.
Comparison Chart
| Features | DJI Mini 2 | Autel Nano+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size(L×W×H) | Folded: 138×81×58 mm Unfolded: 245×289×56 mm |
Folded: 142×94×55mm Unfolded: 260×325×55mm |
| Weight | 239g | 249g |
| Flight time | 31 min | 28 min |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/2 inch | 1/1.28 inch |
| Resolution | 12MP | 50MP |
| Aperture | f2.8 | f1.9 |
| Video recording | 4K/30fps | 4K/30fps |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | 3-directional avoidance |
| ISO | 100-3200 | 100-6400 |
| Video Codec | H.264 | H.264 & H.265 |
| Dynamin Track | No | Yes |
| Quick Shots | 5 modes | 4 modes |
| Transmission range | 6.2 miles (10km) | 6.2 miles (10km) |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 | Level 5 |
From the comparison chart, we can see that the EVO Nano Plus exceeds the Mini 2 in 3 features. Although the Mini 2 is 10g lighter than the Nano plus, but i believe that would not be a point to compare because these two are both under 250 gram. As for the flight time, Mini 2 only lasts two minutes longer than the Autel Nano+, which does not matter much.
As a camera drone, the camera system, shooting settings and obstacle avoidance are very important. EVO Nano+ outperforms Mini 2 in all three aspects. The Nano plus mini drone comes with 0.8-inch CMOS while the Mini 2 has only 0.5-inch. One of the most important feature is obstacle avoidance; Nano+ has 3-directional obstacle avoidance yet the Mini 2 has none. Therefore, it's very user friendly for drone beginners.
Surely, the EVO Nano+ is more expensive than the DJI Mini 2, but it's totally worth it.
I hope this on-paper comparison will be helpful in making up your mind if you are considering buying a sub 250g drone.
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