Mini 2 - Operating Temperature

dig81 · Nov 17, 2020

I've read about operating temperatures and I apologize if I missed it in another thread, but since Mini 2 is a recent release by DJI this figures to be a fair thread post -- has anyone tested the operating temperature limits that DJI states for the Mini 2?

And I don't want to push this to the extreme, but for example it's -5C here today in North-Eastern Ontario and I wanted to do a quick flight over my house to get more acquainted with the new drone. Aiming for a flight time of about 5-10 minutes and at an altitude of about 60-120 metres at most. Am I being TOO cautious?

WannaBFpv · Nov 17, 2020

I've only had one day above zero since I bought the M2. So far the coldest it's been was -10 (windchill -14, but that only affects your skin, not the drone) I sit in my car with the heat on (love occusync) Flight time will be drastically reduced 15-20, or less in sport mode. After a minute or two I get temperature warning from the drone, but it flies fine. Do not start off with cold batteries though - should be around room temp to start. Stay close to home point just in case, no long distance. Always better to be too cautious than not enough, probably a rule I should follow myself but...

old man mavic · Nov 17, 2020

main things to remember are reduced flight time ,possible icing of props and what the cold will do to you if you are exposed to it for to long,and it can also affect the screen device as well

Cwkennedy2010 · Nov 19, 2020

That's the unfortunate part of living in Canada. I have a Mini 2 being delivered tomorrow, and hoping the temperatures here in Ottawa stay on the warmer side. So far so good.

dylw33d204 · Dec 4, 2020

Cwkennedy2010 said:
That's the unfortunate part of living in Canada. I have a Mini 2 being delivered tomorrow, and hoping the temperatures here in Ottawa stay on the warmer side. So far so good.

Operating one now north of winnipeg manitoba canada

Cwkennedy2010 · Dec 4, 2020

How do you find it in lower temps?

DanMan32 · Dec 5, 2020

WannaBFpv said:
I've only had one day above zero since I bought the M2. So far the coldest it's been was -10 (windchill -14, but that only affects your skin, not the drone) I sit in my car with the heat on (love occusync) Flight time will be drastically reduced 15-20, or less in sport mode. After a minute or two I get temperature warning from the drone, but it flies fine. Do not start off with cold batteries though - should be around room temp to start. Stay close to home point just in case, no long distance. Always better to be too cautious than not enough, probably a rule I should follow myself but...

M2 or MM2? OP is asking about the MM2, and referring to the M2 could be an unfair comparison.

dylw33d204 · Dec 5, 2020

Cwkennedy2010 said:
How do you find it in lower temps?

I was out yesterday at -4 with 10 k wind 140meters up and 1500 meters away. No issues yet!!

WannaBFpv · Dec 5, 2020

DanMan32 said:
M2 or MM2? OP is asking about the MM2, and referring to the M2 could be an unfair comparison.

Mini 2

Frits · Dec 23, 2020

Took out my Mini 2 over the St. Lawrence river at -7 deg C. in a 15 km/h brisk breeze (took it to film and photograph a container ship - see image). No issues at all. FWIW I used to take out my Mavic Pro down to - 15 deg C. Love this little beast!

Augustus · May 10, 2021

dig81 said:
I've read about operating temperatures and I apologize if I missed it in another thread, but since Mini 2 is a recent release by DJI this figures to be a fair thread post -- has anyone tested the operating temperature limits that DJI states for the Mini 2?

And I don't want to push this to the extreme, but for example it's -5C here today in North-Eastern Ontario and I wanted to do a quick flight over my house to get more acquainted with the new drone. Aiming for a flight time of about 5-10 minutes and at an altitude of about 60-120 metres at most. Am I being TOO cautious?

Check out my video of a Mavic mini in -15c in Canada