DJI's Mini series is not only the best drone for beginners but the best drone overall, thanks to its low weight and easy-to-learn features. Aside from being able to shoot high-resolution 4K video and amazing aerial images, its magic 249-gram weight is the most obvious deciding factor since it means the Mini – in all its variants – is exempt from most CAA drone regulations and that means it can be flown in more places than the larger Mavic series. It also folds down into such a tiny package you're more likely to take it with you wherever you go.
The DJI Mini series' comes with an impressive lineup of flying features, but there are quite a few 'hidden' functions buried within the interface – including some convenient ones that you may not have noticed in the manual – that help produce better-framed videos, improve safety during takeoffs from rough terrain and generally help the Mini stay safe in the sky.
