Experts prefer DJI Mini 2 over Parrot Anafi
On 10 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 77 Video Drone expert endorsements .
Currently, DJI Mini 2 received 2 endorsements from CNET (3 Dec 2024) and WIRED (25 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Parrot Anafi did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | +2 | Check price |  DJI Mini 2 The DJI Mini 2 is a highly recommended drone for capturing high-quality photos and videos, offering impressive camera quality, stable footage, long transmission range, and a compact and portable design. | 7 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $1000 |  Parrot Anafi | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Dec 2024 CNET ranked DJI Mini 2 as #7
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 DJI Mini 2 Best beginner droneSource: www.cnet.com - On 25 Mar 2024 WIRED ranked DJI Mini 2 as #3
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 DJI Mini 2 Best Budget Drone... ... ... Source: www.wired.com
As can be seen below, DJI Mini 2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Parrot Anafi is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET | T3 | Digital Camera World | BestReviews | WIRED | PCMag | Man of Many | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1400 |  DJI Mini 4 Pro The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, a long flight time, a reliable signal connection, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a compact drone with advanced features. | - | 1 |
1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $2199 |  DJI Mavic 3 Pro The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a highly praised drone that offers excellent camera quality, impressive video capabilities, extended flight time, strong range and signal strength, advanced obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it a powerful and versatile tool for professional photography and videography. | - | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $1099 |  DJI Air 3 The DJI Air 3 is a highly regarded drone that offers exceptional camera quality, video capabilities, flight time, range and signal strength, obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it suitable for professional photographers and videographers. | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | +7 | Check price |  DJI Air 3S | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [33]
Total expert reviews: 33
- with a score: 16
- without a score: 17
| Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 33 reviews | 79 |
| Lowest score by The Verge | 55 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 【PACK LIGHT, FLY FREE】: at less than 249 g, it weighs about as much as an apple and fits in the palm of your hand. compact and convenient, this small drone is your ideal travel companion, transforming how you capture your favorite memories.
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From Seller:
- This drone with a camera equipped with f/2.4 wide angle ASPH lens, HDR, and up to 2.8 times digital zoom captures spectacular 4K videos, Full HD or 2.7K videos (2704x1520), and 21 MP photos without loss of quality. Additionally, you have a timer, a Burst mode that captures 10 photos per second, and wizards to take over professional settings
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