249 grams compared: Mini 2 and EVO nano

At the end of September Autel launched a new generation of drones under 250 grams.
This very characteristic of the weight of the aircraft is of considerable importance today: as we know, below 250 grams (according to EASA regulations), the drone falls into class C0, with harmlessness characteristics and can be flown without holding a pilot licence.

This is not a new situation in the drone world. We are well aware of the success achieved by DJI with the production of the Mini series, from the first DJI Mavic Mini, to the DJI Mini 2, with growing expectations for a possible new drone in the same category.

Autel, for its part, with the production of two aircraft, the Autel EVO Nano and the Autel EVO Nano Plus, has also stepped into the world of <250 drones.

The two leading companies in the sector, in fact, offer different solutions and features, united by the same weight which, in this case, is decisive for the use and operation of the aircraft.

A concise and comprehensive comparison will certainly help you understand the differences between the two drones, perhaps also helping you with your choice, if you are already set on buying a drone under 250 grams.

This comparison shows that the differences between the two aircraft are actually few on paper, but they could make the difference when choosing the ideal drone for your operations.
While the Mini 2 boasts noticeably smaller dimensions and longer flight time, the Autel series brings numerous new features:

• The number of obstacle-avoidance sensors on the Nano series, located on the front, on the rear, and underneath the aircraft.
• Improved camera sensor (on the EVO Nano+ it is almost 1 inch).
• Greater digital zoom compared to the maximum 4x guaranteed by the Mini 2.

On the downside, the EVO Nano series costs more than the Mini 2. Here is a price comparison of the base versions:

• DJI Mini 2 - €459
• Autel EVO Nano - €649
• Autel EVO Nano Plus - €799

With EVO Nano it can be said that the world of drones weighing under 250 g is constantly evolving, and this will certainly make it possible to achieve higher quality in the final product in all those operations where it would be convenient to use a class C0 drone, given its harmless characteristics.

While in the past a 249-gram drone could only be considered a hobby drone, today in the same weight class we are starting to talk about semi-professional drones, which industry leaders such as Autel and DJI continue to develop, keeping pace with technological progress.