Mavic mini eyes, what is it for?

[Fadly]

I noticed the two eyes of mavic mini which is covered by a dark plastic. I wonder if it means DJI originally plan to include obstacle avoidance system but decided not to in the last minute, or is it a slot for some kind of add-on obstacle avoidance system that DJI plan to release in a future? What you guys think?

 

[GerdS]

It's just a stylistic element to make it look like a shrinked-down Mavic.

 

[Piranha]

I noticed the two eyes of mavic mini which is covered by a dark plastic. I wonder if it means DJI originally plan to include obstacle avoidance system but decided not to in the last minute, or is it a slot for some kind of add-on obstacle avoidance system that DJI plan to release in a future? What you guys think?

Just design element

 

[milovan]

aesthetics.

 

[WooZie]

they have not plan to put sensors, because it will raise the weight

 

[greybearme]

Is the mini capable of adding sensors, should one decide do do so, even though the weight would be compromised? Yes, I have already registered, due to other RC aircraft I fly that are not drones, even though they are erroneously grouped as such.

 

[DanMan32]

Just design element

It also seems to provide vents for cooling in flight.

 

[Bjord]

It also seems to provide vents for cooling in flight.

Mine don't seem to be perforated. No air can get in.
I think they're just held on with glue, I wonder if you could bring the weight down another gram by taking them off.

 

[DanMan32]

Gee, you're right. I shown a bright LED flashlight against it. A first I thought I saw plastic through it but then when I looked through the battery compartment, more light showed through the grey plastic than the grill. The texture sure fools you.

 

[Prmath]

I noticed the two eyes of mavic mini which is covered by a dark plastic. I wonder if it means DJI originally plan to include obstacle avoidance system but decided not to in the last minute, or is it a slot for some kind of add-on obstacle avoidance system that DJI plan to release in a future? What you guys think?

kidding of course......?
Used later in the “Dueling Drones” series......... (Blue Lasers)

 

[Fadly]

they have not plan to put sensors, because it will raise the weight

Maybe they did try to put a sensor originally. But couldn't find a way to meet the weight limit with sensor on. So they decided to just remove it altogether. I mean, they could've make the nose more streamline. It'll make it fly and hover better in windy condition