DJI Mini SE is a $300 drone that weighs 249 grams and can stay in the air for 30 minutes

DJI has just announced the Mini SE, a tiny, lightweight drone that’s only one gram under the commercial limit. This means that you don’t need to register it, yet you can still take some beautiful photos and videos 30 minutes at a time.

The DJI Mini SE is advertised as a perfect drone for entry-level pilots, and I sure know I’d like to try it out since I’ve never used a drone before. But as I mentioned above, it can also be perfect if you don’t wish to register your drone. According to FAA, “all drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown exclusively under the Exception for Recreational Flyers.” Well, DJI’s new drone is one gram under the limit, so you can fly it without having it registered. But remember, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t follow the safety rules.

As for the features, the DJI Mini SE packs a 3-axis stabilized gimbal with a 2.7K/12MP camera. There are four QuickShot modes: Dronie, Rocket, Circle, and Helix, and the CineSmooth mode that slows down flight speed and movements for higher precision and stability. You can squeeze up to 30 minutes of flight time out of it, which is pretty good for a tiny drone like this.

Here are the full specs:

Performance
Maximum Takeoff Weight	0.5 lb / 249 g
Maximum Horizontal Speed	29.1 mph / 13 m/s
Maximum Ascent Speed	8.9 mph / 4 m/s
Maximum Descent Speed	6.7 mph / 3 m/s
Maximum Wind Resistance	23.5 mph / 10.5 m/s
Flight Ceiling	1.9 Miles / 3000 m
Maximum Flight Time	30 Minutes
Maximum Tilt Angle	30°
Hovering Accuracy	±1.6' / 0.5 m Vertical with GPS
	±0.3' / 0.1 m Vertical with Vision Positioning
	±4.9' / 1.5 m Horizontal with GPS
	±1.0' / 0.3 m Horizontal with Vision Positioning
Flight Control System
GNSS Support	GPS, GLONASS
Vision System
Vision System	Downward
Operating Range	1.6 to 32.8' / 0.5 to 10.0 m
Operating Environment	Surface with Clear Patterns at >15 lux
Remote Controller / Transmitter
Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz (2.400 - 2.484)
	5.8 GHz (5.725 - 5.850)
Maximum Operating Distance	1.2 Miles / 2000 m at 2.4 G
	2.5 Miles / 4000 m at 5.8 G
Transmitter Power	19 dBm (2.4 G)
	30 dBm (5.8 G)
Connectivity	1 x Micro-USB
	1 x Lightning
	1 x USB Type-C
Battery Capacity	2600 mAh
Mobile Device Compatibility	Devices up to 6.3" / 160 mm Wide and 0.33" / 8.38 mm Thick
App Operating System Requirements	Android 6.0 and later
	iOS 10.0 and later
Display Resolution	1280 x 720
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Camera
Sensor Type	1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 12 Megapixel
Focal Length	24mm (35mm Equivalent)
Field of View	83°
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Sensitivity	Video: 100 to 3200 (Auto)
	Video: 100 to 3200 (Manual)
	Photo: 100 to 1600 (Auto)
	Photo: 100 to 3200 (Manual)
Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter
	4 to 1/8000 Seconds
Video Format	2720 x 1530p at 24/25/30 fps (40 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, MPEG-4)
	1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps (40 Mb/s MP4 via H.264/AVC, MPEG-4)
Still Image Support	JPEG
	12 MP (4000 x 3000)
	12 MP (4000 x 2250)
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [256 GB Maximum]
Photo Modes	Interval, Single Shot
Gimbal
Number of Axes	3 (Pitch, Roll, Yaw)
Control Range	Pitch: -110 to 35°
	Roll: -35 to 35°
	Yaw: -20 to 20°
Angular Speed	Pitch: 120°/s
Control Accuracy	±0.01°
Flight Battery
Battery Chemistry	Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Capacity	2250 mAh / 17.32 Wh
Battery Configuration	2 S / 8.8 V
Maximum Charging Power	29 W
Charging Temperature	41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Weight	2.9 oz / 82.5 g
Charger
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 0.5 A
Output Voltage	12 V, 1.5 A
	9 V, 2 A
	5 V, 3 A
Power Rating	18 W
General
Number of Rotors	4
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Diagonal Size	8.4" / 213 mm
Overall Dimensions	3.2 x 2.3 x 5.4" / 81.0 x 58.0 x 138.0 mm (Folded)
	11.4 x 2.2 x 9.6" / 289.0 x 56.0 x 245.0 mm (Unfolded)
Weight	8.5 oz / 242 g (Including Propellers, Battery, Gimbal, Camera)