To answer your question- IT DEPENDS. The
MA2 and
Mini2 share some features. Ocusync 2 connectivity. 4k video with other camera features and similar controllers. They both use the GoFly app. But they both have their strengths. I have a
Mini 1 and can tell you the major weakness of the Mini1 is flying in higher winds. It is my opinion that DJI has addressed this in the
Mini 2... but only to some extent IMO as the batteries pump a bit more power and the angle but I'm not sure how, being so small and light can be any better in terms of stability. The battery pumps a little more power into the motors and DJI has increased the maximum angle of attack (I forgot the technical term) where it can more effectively fly into stronger winds. And while an improvement, it cannot beat the
MA2's ability to withstand winds and gusts because simply, the
MA2 has much stronger motors. I found myself sitting out many days with the Mini1 due to stronger winds and believe it won't be that much different with the
Mini2.
The
Mini2 is a great entry level drone and yet the camera can provide professional quality images and video. You can take it on vacation without sacrificing a lot of space for packing other stuff. The batteries are cheaper than the
MA2 or
Mavic 2 which might alone be the deciding factor. IMO, with a little skill and practice and care you can fly the Mini indoors, which would be more difficult with the
MA2 or larger drones.
If you were in Canada or a European country where the difference in weight puts you in a different category that makes you jump through hoops with a larger drone the Mini is the clear choice. Vacationing in Mexico, the Mini wins because they have "very interesting" laws concerning extranjeros (foreigners) and drones for anything larger. As far as the
Mini2, like the Mini1 not being "required" to register with the FAA, in the US either way it's a non issue. It takes 10 minutes and $5 to register. And as soon as you put any accessories on it, leg extensions, lights (highly recommended btw) you'll be over the limit and need to register anyway.
But if you're new to UAV beware: This hobby is highly addictive. And perhaps I'm in a different category than you, being a decades long professional photographer, but it only took me 5 weeks to buy a
Mavic 2 Pro after owning my
Mini 1 for weeks. Had I purchased the
MA2 first, I'm certain I would still only own that one drone (at least for now). The
Mini 2 might have delayed the upgrade as it seems to fill in a lot of what the Mini1 might have had.
Stay out of Sport mode (top speed 35.8mph/57.6kph in no wind), coasting to a stop is many yards away, expecially with a 10mph (4.47m/s) wind behind it. If it looks like collision is imminent (I'm thinking, AH CRAP!) - my left thumb is reacting with full power ascend @ 5m/s. Does the Fly More include a charging hub to recharge multiple batteries. Thats a question Id have. Remember the MM2 has no other crash avoidance sensor other than downward. I dont know how much fun it is flying around in a football field or open city park. Be sure to get a good grip on moving that Gimbal around. Keep your eyes on a swivel. Keeping "Line of Sight" view of that knat in the sky and Gimbal Pitch and Yaw alive, will keep your $600+ toy out of trouble. Get a handle on Updating RTH to Controller location. Too sad they (DJI) dont offer the Care Refresh on the MM2. Its cheap crash insurance. Happy Birthday.
