The Mini is a miniaturized version of the DJI Mavic designed to bypass drone registration requirements in most countries, with all variants weighing under 250 grams (0.55 lb) in normal configuration.

[3][4] It has a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS camera capable of 2.7K video at 30 FPS and a battery capacity of 2400 mAh, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 30 minutes.

[3] A "JP version" was also built for the Japanese market, where drones weighing at least 200 g (7.1 oz) must be registered,[5] with a lighter 1100 mAh battery reducing the total weight to 199 g (0.439 lb) and flight time to 18 minutes.

[4] The Mavic Mini uses an Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission system, giving it a range of 4 km (2.5 mi).

[27] On 9 January 2025, a DJI Mini collided with a Canadair CL-415 that was fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

[38] The drone was violating a temporary flight restriction (TFR) put in place to protect firefighting aircraft.

[38][40] According to Los Angeles County Fire Department chief Anthony Marrone, the Federal Bureau of Investigation planned to deploy "aerial armor" to prevent drones from entering the restricted airspace.

[40] Data from DJI Mini 4 Pro user manual[41]General characteristics Performance Avionics