Comparison
DJI Mini 2 vs DJI Mini 4K
Would you notice?
Mini 2 vs Mini 4K: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people. You would not really notice wind. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Mini 2 is unmarked / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID); Mini 4K is C0 / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  unmarked · 242 g |  C0 · 246 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 5 Nov 2020 | 1 Nov 2023 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 242 g Same | 246 g Same |
| UK class / IDs | unmarked · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Ahead |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People Same | A1 Over People Same |
| From uninvolved people | No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: under 250 g is A1 — same Open subcategory as C0. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Same | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Same |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 138 × 81 × 58 mm Same | 138 × 81 × 58 mm Same |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 24 mm Same | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 24 mm Same |
| Aperture | f/2.8 Same | f/2.8 Same |
| Field of view | 83° Same | 83° Same |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–3200 / 100–3200 Same | 100–3200 / 100–3200 Same |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal Same | Rec. 709 / normal Same |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | Single camera Same |
| Max video | 4K/30 Same | 4K/30 Same |
| Gimbal / vertical | 0° tilt Same | 0° tilt Same |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 31 min Same | 31 min Same |
| Hover time | — | 28 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.5 m/s | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Ahead |
| Max speed | 57.6 km/h Sport Same | 57.6 km/h Sport Same |
| Climb / descent | 5 / 3.5 m/s Same | 5 / 3.5 m/s Same |
| Max takeoff altitude | 4000 m Same | 4000 m Same |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Downward Same | Downward Same |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · O2 (10 km FCC) Same | 6 km CE · O2 (10 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 17.3 Wh Same | 17.3 Wh Same |
| Internal storage | Card only Same | Card only Same |
| microSD | microSD, up to 256 GB Same | microSD, up to 256 GB Same |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo Same | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo Same |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C Same | 0 to 40 °C Same |
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Questions
Do I need to register the Mini 4K in the UK?
Mini 4K is C0, takeoff about 246 g (DJI Mini 4K / Mini 2 SE family: 246 g with standard battery. Mini SE (2021, 2.7K Wi-Fi) is a different airframe.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Do I need to register the Mini 2 in the UK?
Mini 2 is unmarked, takeoff about 242 g (DJI standard takeoff 242 g with battery, props and a microSD card. Marketed under 249 g.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Mini 4K in the UK?
Mini 4K (C0): A1 Over People. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Mini 2 in the UK?
Mini 2 (unmarked): A1 Over People. No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: under 250 g is A1 — same Open subcategory as C0. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Which is better for travel?
Mini 2 if the constraint is a bag and UK class (unmarked, 242 g). Mini 4K if you will accept C0 and 246 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Mini 2 batteries, controller or ND filters?
You can keep: DJI RC-N1; Mini 2 / Mini 4K Intelligent Flight Battery. You cannot take: nothing obvious in our parts list. Phone clamp for Mini 2, Mini 4K, Mini 3 family, Air 2, Air 2S and original Mavic 3. Does not fly Mini SE (Wi-Fi stick), Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Flip or Air 3.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Mini 2 —, Mini 4K £259. Used and CeX sit on the price board below — some of these are discontinued as new.
Who should buy which?
Mini 2: unmarked, 1/2.3-inch CMOS. Mini 4K: C0, 1/2.3-inch CMOS.
Is Mini 4K just a Mini 2 with a new name?
On the camera, almost: both are 1/2.3-inch 12 MP, 4K/30, O2, downward sensing. You would not notice the picture. You would notice the class mark. Mini 4K is C0. Mini 2 is unmarked. Both fly A1 Over People in the UK — Mini 2 on the CAA legacy weight table, Mini 4K as C0. RC-N1 and the Mini 2 / Mini 4K pack fly both. Buy Mini 4K for a new box and a printed C0. Buy Mini 2 if the used price is the point.
Price board
UK pounds, dated snapshots. Each cell names the box that figure is for. EAN is the barcode on that carton when a UK listing cited one; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Not live APIs. Buying used checklist.
| Mini 2 as of 2026-08-31 | Mini 4K as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | — Discontinued as new — Mini 2 (not Mini 2 SE, not Mini 4K) | £259 Mini 4K (typical drone + RC) |
| Amazon UK | See Amazon No new Mini 2 buy-box — search only | See Amazon No clean Mini 4K buy-box (old ASIN now Lito 1) |
| eBay UK band | See eBay Used Mini 2 kits; Fly More at the top — confirm it is not Mini 2 SE / Mini 4K | £160–£250 Used Mini 4K + RC working kits; Fly More at the top |
| CeX sell | — CeX search — no SKU invented | £270 Mini 4K Fly More Combo, grade C EAN 6941565980397 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented | £167 / £194 Mini 4K Fly More Combo, grade C EAN 6941565980397 |
Reviews that put these together
- Best DJI drone (2026): Mini 5 Pro to Mavic 4 Pro
Sub-250 argument, Mini 5 Pro 1-inch sensor, Air 3S telephoto vs Mini 5 Pro
DroneXL · 2026-03-01 - Review: the DJI Mini 2 is the perfect drone for beginners
4K/30, RAW stills, OcuSync 2.0, sub-250 g, no obstacle avoidance
DPReview · 2020-11-05 - DJI Mini 2 drone v Mavic Mini
4K/30 vs 2.7K, Level 5 wind, 6 km CE O2, 242 g takeoff
Heliguy · 2020-11-05