ok so i just got the mini 2 se like two weeks ago, came with the fly more combo so i have 3 batteries and the charging hub already. my question is what do i actually need vs what is just kind of nice to have. ive been looking at ND filters, landing pads, cases, propeller guards, all kinds of stuff and its a bit overwhelming honestly.

i mostly plan to fly at parks and beaches, maybe some hiking spots. nothing crazy professional, just want good footage and to not destroy it. budget is maybe 50-70 bucks for accessories to start

ND filters are probably the most actually useful thing you can buy if you care about how the footage looks. without them your shutter speed is all over the place in bright light and the footage just looks kind of harsh and video-gamey. for beaches especially you'll want them. the Freewell or K&F ones are fine, you dont need to spend a ton. a small carrying case for the drone itself is also worth it just to protect it on hikes.

propeller guards i'd skip personally, they add weight and the mini 2 se is already close to the 249g limit which matters in a lot of places for registration purposes. a landing pad is like 15 bucks and is actually really handy on beaches where you dont want sand getting sucked into everything.

landing pad. get the landing pad first, trust me. flew at a beach without one and spent 20 minutes cleaning sand out of the gimbal area. its such a cheap thing and i wish someone told me before i learned the hard way lol