Overview
Embrace the Future of Compact Drone Technology
For drone enthusiasts and casual users alike, the mention of DJI often sparks interest, and for a good reason. With the launch of the DJI Mini 4 Pro, the drone world is once again enthralled. Designed for efficiency, ease of use, and superior photography, this compact marvel has set new standards.
A Glimpse at its Features
The DJI Mini 4 Pro, despite its compact size, doesn’t compromise on features. Weighing under 250g, it manages to bypass many of the stringent registration requirements in various countries. Yet, it’s packed with robust capabilities. The camera, a prime focus, boasts ultra-clear 4K resolution ensuring every captured moment is picture-perfect. Paired with a 3-axis gimbal, it promises stabilization even in unpredictable winds.
For those worried about flight time – fret not. The DJI Mini 4 Pro offers a substantial 30 minutes of flight time, giving users ample opportunity to capture, explore, and enjoy. The improved wind resistance ensures the drone remains steady, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
Safety First
Safety features are a cornerstone of the DJI Mini 4 Pro. With its geofencing capability, you’re alerted of no-fly zones, ensuring you always remain within legal limits. Plus, the return-to-home function acts as a safety net, bringing your drone back if battery levels dip or the connection gets lost.
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| Takeoff Weight | < 249 g Standard aircraft weight (including the Intelligent Flight Battery, propellers, and a microSD card). The actual product weight may vary due to differences in batch materials and external factors. Registration is not required in some countries and regions. Always check local laws and regulations before use. With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*, the aircraft will weigh more than 249 g. Always check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying. * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Dimensions | • Folded (without propellers): 148×94×64 mm (L×W×H) • Unfolded (with propellers): 298×373×101 mm (L×W×H) | |
| Max Ascent Speed | • 5 m/s (S Mode) • 5 m/s (N Mode) • 3 m/s (C Mode) | |
| Max Descent Speed | • 5 m/s (S Mode) • 5 m/s (N Mode) • 3 m/s (C Mode) | |
| Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind) | • 16 m/s (S Mode) • 12 m/s (N Mode) • 12 m/s (C Mode) The max horizontal speed is subject to dynamic local restrictions. Always abide by local laws and regulations when flying. | |
| Max Takeoff Altitude | • With DJI Mini 4 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery: 4000 m • With DJI Mini 3 Series Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 3000 m Increase in aircraft weight can affect flight propulsion. When the aircraft is using the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, do not mount additional payloads like a propeller guard or third-party accessories to avoid diminished propulsion. * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Max Flight Time | • 34 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) • 45 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)* Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: flying forward at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in a windless laboratory environment at 20 meters above sea level, in photo mode (without photo taking operation during flight), with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version. * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Max Hovering Time | • 30 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) • 39 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)* Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: hovering in a windless laboratory environment at 20 meters above sea level, in photo mode (without photo taking operation during flight), with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version. * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Max Flight Distance | • 18 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery and measured while flying at 40.7 kph in a windless environment at 20 meters above sea level) • 25 km (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus* and measured while flying at 44.3 kph in a windless environment at 20 meters above sea level) * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10.7 m/s | |
| Max Pitch Angle | 35° | |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) | |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou | |
| Hovering Accuracy Range (windless or breezy) | • Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) • Horizontal: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) | |
| Internal Storage | 2 GB | |
• Camera & Gimbal | ||
| Image Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP | |
| Lens | • FOV: 82.1° • Format Equivalent: 24 mm • Aperture: f/1.7 • Focus: 1 m to ∞ | |
| ISO Range | • Video Normal and Slow Motion: 100-6400 (Normal) 100-1600 (D-Log M) 100-1600 (HLG)\ • Night: 100-12800 (Normal) • Photo 12 MP: 100-6400 48 MP: 100-3200 | |
| Shutter Speed | • 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure) • 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s | |
| Max Image Size | 8064×6048 | |
| Still Photography Modes | • Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP • Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames 48 MP, 3 frames • Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames at 0.7 EV step 48 MP, 3 frames at 0.7 EV step • Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s 48 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s | |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | |
| Video Resolution | • H.264/H.265 • 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/100*fps • FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100*/200*fps * Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as slow-motion video. 4K/100fps and HLG/D-Log M only support H.265 coding. | |
| Video Format | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) | |
| Max Video Bitrate | H.264/H.265: 150 Mbps | |
| Supported File System | exFAT | |
| Color Mode and Sampling Method | • Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) • HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) | |
| Digital Zoom | 12MP Photo: 1-2x 4K: 1-3x FHD: 1-4x | |
| Gimbal | ||
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan) | |
| Mechanical Range | • Tilt: -135° to 80° • Roll: -135° to 45° • Pan: -30° to 30° | |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 60° Roll: -90° or 0° | |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 100°/s | |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° | |
• Battery & Charger | ||
| Compatible Battery | DJI Mini 4 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery, DJI Mini 3 Series Intelligent Flight Battery Plus* * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Capacity | Intelligent Flight Battery: 2590 mAh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 3850 mAh * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Weight | Intelligent Flight Battery: approx. 77.9 g Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: approx. 121 g * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Nominal Voltage | Intelligent Flight Battery: 7.32 V Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 7.38 V * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Max Charging Voltage | Intelligent Flight Battery: 8.6 V Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 8.5 V * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| Energy | Intelligent Flight Battery: 18.96 Wh Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 28.4 Wh * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Charging Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) | |
| Charging Time | • Intelligent Flight Battery: 70 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery mounted to the aircraft) 58 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub) • Intelligent Flight Battery Plus*: 101 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery mounted to the aircraft) 78 minutes (with the DJI 30W USB-C Charger and the battery inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub) * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
| Recommended Charger | DJI 30W USB-C Charger or other USB Power Delivery chargers (30 W)* * When you charge the battery mounted to the aircraft or inserted into the Two-Way Charging Hub, the maximum charging power supported is 30 W. | |
• Battery Charging Hub | ||
| Input | 5 V, 3 A 9 V, 3 A 12 V, 3 A | |
| Output | USB-A: Max Voltage: 5 V; Max Current: 2 A | |
| Charging Type | Three batteries charged in sequence. | |
| Compatibility | DJI Mini 4 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery, DJI Mini 3 Series Intelligent Flight Battery/Intelligent Flight Battery Plus * The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. | |
• Radio Controller (DJI RC 2) (with LCD) | ||
| Video Transmission System | O4 | |
| Live View Quality | • Remote Controller: Up to 1080p/60fps (available when the aircraft is flying in Photo or Video mode) Up to 1080p/30fps (available when the aircraft is flying in Video mode) Up to 1080p/24fps (available when the aircraft is in standby mode on the ground) | |
| Operating Frequency | • 2.4000-2.4835 GHz • 5.170-5.250 GHz • 5.725-5.850 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz can be used only in countries and regions where permitted by local laws and regulations. | |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | • 2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) • 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) • 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 30 dBm (SRRC) < 14 dBm (CE) | |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) | • FCC: 20 km • CE: 10 km • SRRC: 10 km • MIC: 10 km Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. Always pay attention to RTH reminders in the DJI Fly app during your flight. | |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference) | • Strong Interference: urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km • Medium Interference: suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km • Low Interference: suburb/seaside, approx. 10-20 km Data tested under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. | |
| Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference) | Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: approx. 0-0.5 km Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: approx. 0.5-3 km Data tested under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. | |
| Max Download Speed | • O4: 10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N2) 10 MB/s (with DJI RC 2) Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s* * Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, with footage saved to the internal storage. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions. | |
| Lowest Latency | Aircraft + Remote Controller: approx. 120 ms Depending on the actual environment and mobile device. | |
| Antenna | 4 antennas, 2T4R | |
• Radio Controller (DJI RC-N2) | ||
| Max Operating Time | Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours When charging a mobile device: 3.5 hours | |
| Max Supported Mobile Device Size | 180×86×10 mm (L×W×H) | |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) | |
| Charging Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | |
| Charging Type | It is recommended to use a 5V/2A charger. | |
| Battery Capacity | 18.72 Wh (3.6 V, 2600 mAh × 2) | |
| Supported Mobile Device Port Type | Lightning, USB-C, Micro-USB * Using a mobile device with Micro-USB port requires the DJI RC-N1 RC Cable (Standard Micro USB connector), which is sold separately. | |
| Video Transmission Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz | |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC) < 14 dBm (CE) < 30 dBm (SRRC) | |
• Obstacle Avoidence & Sensors | ||
| Sensing Type | Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft | |
| Forward | • Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m • Detection Range: 0.5-200 m • Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s • FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72° | |
| Backward | • Measurement Range: 0.5-15 m • Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s • FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72° | |
| Lateral | • Measurement Range: 0.5-12 m • Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s • FOV: Horizontal 90°, Vertical 72° | |
| Upward | • Measurement Range: 0.5-15 m • Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 5 m/s • FOV: Front and Back 72°, Left and Right 90° | |
| Downward | • Measurement Range: 0.3-12 m • Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 5 m/s • FOV: Front and Back 106°, Left and Right 90° | |
| Operating Environment | • Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward: Surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux > 15) • Downward: Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g. walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux > 15) | |
| 3D Infrared Sensor | • Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m (reflectivity > 10%) • FOV: Front and Back 60°, Left and Right 60° | |
• Supported Storage | ||
| Recommended microSD Cards | • SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB V30 U3 A1 microSDHC • Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC • Kingston Canvas React Plus 64GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC • Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC • Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC Samsung EVO Plus 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC |
How to Set Up and Fly DJI Mini 3 ?
- Unboxing with Care: As always, when you get your DJI Mini 4 Pro, handle with care. Unbox, laying out all components to ensure nothing’s amiss.
- Pre-flight Prep: Begin by charging the batteries. While they power up, download the DJI Fly app, which acts as the primary interface for your drone.
- Familiarizing the Controls: Dive into the manual. Understand the controller, its buttons, joysticks, and other functionalities. The more you know, the smoother your flight.
- Safety Checks: Always check for software and firmware updates. This ensures you have the latest safety features and optimal performance. Remember to calibrate the drone’s compass, especially if you’re in a new location.
- Choose Your Spot: For your initial flights, opt for open spaces. Avoid crowded or densely wooded areas. This minimizes potential risks.
- Taking Off: With the drone on a flat surface, power it on. Open the DJI Fly app, connect your controller, and when all systems are ‘Go’, gently push the joysticks to initiate take-off.
- Flying Basics: Start with simple maneuvers. Ascend, descend, and practice gentle turns. As you grow more confident, you can explore more complex movements and camera angles.
- Safety Landing: Once done, ensure you have a clear area for landing. Gently reduce altitude until the drone is safely back on the ground.
Key Features
- Compact Yet Powerful: The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a testimony to the phrase, “good things come in small packages.” Despite its compact form, it houses a potent camera capable of delivering high-resolution images and videos. Its lightweight design is a boon for adventurers, making aerial photography a breeze even in the most remote locales.
- High-resolution Camera: Boasting a high-resolution camera, the DJI Mini 4 Pro captures sharp and vibrant images. The superior lens and image stabilization ensure your aerial shots are nothing short of professional, even in challenging lighting conditions.
- Extended Flight Time: Bid adieu to the anxiety of limited flight time. The DJI Mini 4 Pro’s efficient battery management system ensures extended flight durations, allowing you more time in the sky to capture those breathtaking vistas.
- Intelligent Flight Modes: With a suite of intelligent flight modes, piloting the DJI Mini 4 Pro is a delightful experience. Features like Follow Me, Waypoint Navigation, and Orbit mode empower even novice pilots to capture compelling footage with ease.
- Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected with seamless transmission between your drone and controller. The enhanced connectivity ensures real-time feedback, making your flight experience intuitive and safe.
Pros:
- Ultra-lightweight and Portable: Perfect for on-the-go adventures.
- Extended Battery Life: 30 minutes of flight time is impressive for its class.
- Safety Features: From return-to-home to geofencing, it’s built with safety in mind.
- High-Quality Imagery: Its camera specs are top-notch for its price point.
Cons:
- Limited Obstacle Avoidance: Unlike some of its pricier counterparts, its obstacle detection is not 360 degrees.
- Noise Levels: It can be a tad louder compared to some other drones in its class.
Who should buy?
- The DJI Mini 4 Pro is perfect for:
- Beginners: Its user-friendly interface and safety features make it an excellent choice for those just stepping into the world of drones.
- Travel Bloggers & Vloggers: Its compact design and high-quality camera make it an ideal travel companion.
- Hobbyists: Those looking for a blend of quality and affordability will find the DJI Mini 4 Pro to be a valuable addition to their collection.
Conclusion:
The DJI Mini 4 Pro brilliantly encapsulates advanced drone technology in a compact, user-friendly package. While it might not boast all the features of higher-end models, it strikes an impressive balance between functionality, safety, and price. Whether you’re a newbie, a content creator, or a drone enthusiast, the DJI Mini 4 Pro promises to elevate your flying experience. Dive into the skies with confidence and capture moments like never before!
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