Comparison
DJI Mini SE vs DJI FPV
Would you notice?
Mini SE vs DJI FPV: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people. You would not really notice gimbal, obstacle sensing. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Mini SE is unmarked / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID); DJI FPV is unmarked (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  unmarked · 249 g |  unmarked · 795 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 11 Jun 2021 Same | 2 Mar 2021 Same |
| App | DJI Fly | DJI Fly / Goggles V2 |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 249 g Ahead | 795 g |
| UK class / IDs | unmarked · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same | unmarked · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People Ahead | A3 Far from People |
| 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. Ahead | No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: 50 m from uninvolved people; 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. A2 only with an A2 CofC. Flyer ID + Operator ID. |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 138 × 81 × 58 mm | 178 × 232 × 127 mm (without propellers) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 24 mm Same | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14.66 mm Same |
| Aperture | f/2.8 Same | f/2.8 Same |
| Field of view | 83° | 150° Ahead |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–3200 / 100–3200 | 100–12800 / 100–12800 |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal | D-Cinelike |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | FPV super-wide (no tele) Same |
| Max video | 2.7K/30 | 4K/60 Ahead |
| Gimbal / vertical | 20° tilt | 58° tilt Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 30 min Ahead | 20 min |
| Hover time | — | 16 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.5 m/s | Level 6 · 13.8 m/s Ahead |
| Max speed | 46.8 km/h Sport | 97 km/h EU · 140 km/h FCC Ahead |
| Climb / descent | 4 / 3 m/s | 15 / 10 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 3000 m | 6000 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Downward | Forward + down Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 2 km CE · Enhanced Wi-Fi (4 km FCC) Same | 6 km CE · O3 (10 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 17.3 Wh | 44.4 Wh Ahead |
| Internal storage | Card only Same | Card only Same |
| microSD | microSD, UHS-I Speed Class 3 | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C | −10 to 40 °C |
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Questions
Do I need to register the DJI FPV in the UK?
DJI FPV is unmarked, takeoff about 795 g (Approx. 795 g. Exposed props — not a cinewhoop. No class mark.). 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 SE in the UK?
Mini SE is unmarked, takeoff about 249 g (DJI publishes takeoff under 249 g. Not Mini 2 SE (that is the Mini 4K shell).). 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 DJI FPV in the UK?
DJI FPV (unmarked): A3 Far from People. No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: 50 m from uninvolved people; 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. A2 only with an A2 CofC. Flyer ID + Operator ID. 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 SE in the UK?
Mini SE (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 in wind?
DJI FPV carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Mini SE 10.5 m/s, DJI FPV 13.8 m/s). On a UK headland that is often the whole decision. Lab Level numbers that match can still feel different because weight is not in the level name.
Which is better at dusk?
Mini SE and DJI FPV are in the same sensor band on paper. Mini SE is 1/2.3-inch CMOS with Downward; DJI FPV is 1/2.3-inch CMOS with Forward + down. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Mini SE if the constraint is a bag and UK class (unmarked, 249 g). DJI FPV if you will accept unmarked and 795 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Mini SE batteries, controller or ND filters?
These do not share a battery family. Plan to buy packs, and check ND thread and RC protocol — Mini 4 Pro filters and batteries do not sit on a Mini 5 Pro.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Mini SE —, DJI FPV —. Used and CeX sit on the price board below — some of these are discontinued as new.
Who should buy which?
Mini SE: unmarked, 1/2.3-inch CMOS. DJI FPV: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone.
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 SE as of 2026-08-31 | DJI FPV as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | — Discontinued as new — Mini SE (not Mini 2, not Mini 2 SE / Mini 4K) | — Discontinued as new — DJI FPV (not Avata, not Avata 2) |
| Amazon UK | See Amazon No new Mini SE buy-box — search only; confirm it is not Mini 2 SE | See Amazon No new DJI FPV buy-box — search only; confirm it is not Avata |
| eBay UK band | See eBay Used Mini SE kits — confirm it is not Mini 2 or Mini 2 SE / Mini 4K | See eBay Used DJI FPV combos — confirm goggles are V2, not Avata 2 Goggles 3 |
| CeX sell | — CeX search — no SKU invented | — CeX search — no SKU invented |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented |
Reviews that put these together
- 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 Avata vs. DJI FPV—Which One Is Right for You?
Cinewhoop vs exposed-prop FPV, speed, goggles, motion vs sticks
UAV Coach · 2022-08-31