177 megapixels (!) DJI Mini 2 spherical panorama example

177 megapixels (!) DJI Mini 2 spherical panorama example

177 megapixels (!) DJI Mini 2 spherical panorama example 177 megapixels (!) DJI Mini 2 spherical panorama example

What is the maximum resolution you can capture panoramas with the DJI Mini 2 consumer drone? How good is it for professional photography? The cost of the DJI Mini 2 drone on October 24, 2022 is $449, which is $460 cheaper than the DJI Mini 3 Pro with DJI remote controller. Does it make sense to buy DJI Min 2 when DJI Mini 3 Pro is already available with updated firmware to allow full panoramas to be stimulated?

DJI Mini 2 maximum panorama resolution

The price of the DJI Mini 2 makes it an incredibly affordable consumer drone. The maximum panorama resolution that can be shot by the drone in automatic mode is 8192x4094 pixels which is 33.54MP (or megapixels). Luckily, the DJI Mini 2 allows you to capture RAW images taken during automatic panorama shooting. Using applications such as PTGui or Hugin you can stitch these photos and get panoramas at around 18800x9400 or 176.72MP pixels! And using the Raw format allows you to adjust the color, highlights and shadows for each shot at a professional level.

An example of a panorama in 18800x9400 resolution taken on the DJI Mini 2.

The problem with using the DJI Mini 2 is that it doesn't allow you to capture the sky, so you have to spend extra time to make your panorama truly professional. Another solution is to purchase a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone that allows you to get a full panorama in automatic mode.

Which drone to buy DJI Mini 2 or DJI Mini 3 Pro?

As already mentioned, the DJI Mini 2 allows you to shoot aral panoramas professionally at an amazingly low cost. However, if you want to save time on processing and patching, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is your choice.