ADU 01058: What Are the Advantages (Or Disadvantages) to Having a Drone Under 250 Grams?

Should You Buy the DJI Mavic Mini? | Drones Under 250 Grams Rules In today’s blog post, we reveal our experiences with the DJI Mavic Mavic Mini and highlight the benefits (if any) of owning a mini drone with a camera weighing less than 250 grams. Our caller for today, Pete, has come up with an excellent question today about the DJI Mavic Mini. Having recently purchased this DJI drone, he is wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of flying this much-hyped drone. To answer Pete's question, we share our experiences with the DJI Mavic Mini. Paul has been extensively testing out the DJI Mavic Mini at the Drone U headquarters and has some interesting insights to share. First of all, in a bid to appeal to the mass market and keep prices low, has DJI cut any corners with their latest product? We share how the DJI Mavic Mini compares to its cousins like the Mavic Air and Mavic 2 Pro in terms of flying and cinematic capabilities. As is commonly believed, is the DJI Mavic Mini a good drone for flying in confined spaces? In the next segment of the show, we talk about the rules for flying drones under 250 grams. Is it true that drone pilots can fly the DJI Mavic Mini without registration? And, countries like Canada have a different set of laws for drones under 250 grams. Are there any significant advantages to flying these mini drones in such countries? Paul makes some important clarifications. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now! Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. Follow us: Site - https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps [04:36] A special thanks to our sponsor, Fortress UAV [05:18] Today's question is about the pros and cons of buying drones under 250 grams [07:04] Drone under 250 grams - Rules that you should be aware of [07:53] What are the rules for flying drones under 250 grams in countries like Canada? [10:34] Is the DJI Mavic Mini a good drone to fly? Is it possible to hack the DJI Mavic Mini?