After we released ours ZLRC SG906 Pro 2 ratingWe have received a lot of news about how good this drone is and whether it is a better option than the DJI Mavic Mini. I have put this article together to make things clearer and to help you make the right decision.
Although the SG906 Pro 2 is advertised with a 4K camera and the Mavic Mini with only a 2.7K camera, the DJI drone can record with a higher resolution (2720 × 1530 @ 30fps versus 2048 × 1080 @ 25fps). While both drones use 3-axis mechanical stabilization, I found MM’s footage to be much smoother.
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ZLRC SG906 Pro 2 vs DJI Mavic Mini Comparison Chart
In the table below, I’ll try to compare the key specs of both drones. I have highlighted the SG906 Pro 2 with red and the Mavic Mini Shines with green.
| Mavic Mini | SG906 Pro 2 | |
| size | Folded: 140 × 82 × 57 mm Unfolded: 160 × 202 × 55 mm |
Folded: 174 x 84 x 70 mm Unfolded: 283 x 253 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 249 grams | 546 grams |
| camera | 2720 × 1530 at 30 fps | 2048 × 1080 @ 25 fps |
| Maximum bit rate | 40 Mbit / s | N / A |
| Gimbal | 3 axes | 3 axes |
| FPV | 720p | N / A |
| Range | 2 km for EC and 4 km for FCC | 1.2 km |
| lighting | 1 – on the tail | 4 – one under each engine |
| Intelligent flight modes | Dronie, missile, Circle and helix | POI flight, orbit and follow me |
| Active tracking | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Geo fence | Yes | No |
| Optical flow sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Second camera | No | Yes |
| remote control | Standard, NO screen | Default, Status screen |
| battery | 2s / 2400 mAh | 2S / 3400mah |
| Flight time | 30 minutes | 26 minutes |
| FAA registration | No | Yes |
| Regular price | $ 399 | $ 150 |
Battery life
Both drones are powered by two-cell batteries. While the SG906 Pro 2 has a 3400 mAh battery, the Mavic Mini only has a 2400 mAh battery. Despite the lower capacity battery, the MM has a flight time 4 minutes longer than its rival (30 minutes versus 26 minutes).
Range
The Mavic Mini has two radio versions, FCC (4 km range) for the US market and CE (2 km range) for European customers. The SG906 Pro 2 has a standard 5 GHz WIFI connection and only has a range of up to 1200 meters and an FPV range of 800 meters.
When it comes to video downlink, these two drones take different approaches. While the SG906 Pro 2 transmits the live video feed directly to your phone, the Mavic Mini first sends it to the transmitter and then to your phone via a cable connection (USB or Lightning).
Conclusions
Personally, I found that Mavic Mini A very reliable drone with better battery life and superior flight range. In terms of image quality, the DJI drone also performs better than the ZLRC drone. Weighing just 249 grams, the Mavic Mini does not require FAA registration so you can start playing with it right away.
On the other hand, the ZLRC SG906 Pro 2 has a very affordable price. For the price of the Mavic MINI, you can buy two Beast Pro 2s with 3 batteries each.
