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DJI Mini 4 Pro Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Max flight time:34 minVideo resolution:4K/100 fpsMax transmission distance:20 km

DJI Mini 4 Pro Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 66 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

85%

8.4

Technical score

15%

8.9

Review score ( 25 · 41)

Review score 15% · 8.9 · based on 66 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
★Better than 91% of drones
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

26%

8.6

Flight

24%

8.1

Camera

20%

8.6

Safety

16%

9.2

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

★Better than 90% of drones
8.9

Review score

Review score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Grades by review (66)
25 reviews: 13 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 41 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 12
✓ explicit
9

2.6%

10

t3.com

2.6%

10

stuff.tv

2.6%

9.5

petapixel.com

2.6%

9.0

pcmag.com

2.6%

9.0

me.pcmag.com

2.6%

9.0

techradar.com

2.6%

9.0

space.com

2.6%

8.6

techgearlab.com

2.6%

8.0

wired.com

≈ estimated
3

2.1%

8.0

videomaker.com

2.1%

8.0

fstoppers.com

1.7%

9.5

aircamdrone.co.uk

Video reviews 10

1%

9.5

The Drone Creative

1%

9.5

Robin Hannevig

1%

9.5

Dustin Dunnill

1%

9.0

Mirth Films

1%

9.0

Kaan Senel

1%

9.0

Msngr Creative

1%

9.0

Ian in London

1%

9.0

TECH DRONE MEDIA

1%

9.0

Engadget

1%

8.0

Drone Experiments

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 93% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mini 4 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

26%

8.6

Flight

24%

8.1

Camera

20%

8.6

Safety

16%

9.2

Connectivity

14%

7.1

Battery & Design

8.4
Review score
Review score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Grades by review (66)
25 reviews: 13 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 41 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 12
✓ explicit
9

2.6%

10

t3.com

2.6%

10

stuff.tv

2.6%

9.5

petapixel.com

2.6%

9.0

pcmag.com

2.6%

9.0

me.pcmag.com

2.6%

9.0

techradar.com

2.6%

9.0

space.com

2.6%

8.6

techgearlab.com

2.6%

8.0

wired.com

≈ estimated
3

2.1%

8.0

videomaker.com

2.1%

8.0

fstoppers.com

1.7%

9.5

aircamdrone.co.uk

Video reviews 10

1%

9.5

The Drone Creative

1%

9.5

Robin Hannevig

1%

9.5

Dustin Dunnill

1%

9.0

Mirth Films

1%

9.0

Kaan Senel

1%

9.0

Msngr Creative

1%

9.0

Ian in London

1%

9.0

TECH DRONE MEDIA

1%

9.0

Engadget

1%

8.0

Drone Experiments

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mini 4 Pro has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

8.1
Max flight time
34 min
Max flight time
34 min
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 34 min, longer than 79.5% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
Max flight distance
18 km
Max flight distance
18 km
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 18 km, farther than 83.4% of drones and equal to 1.7% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
16 m/s
Max flight speed
16 m/s
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 16 m/s, faster than 54.4% of drones and equal to 10.8% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,000 m, higher than 50.8% of drones and equal to 13.4% of drones.
Ceiling can vary by drone version, payload, or battery setup.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/100 fps
Video resolution
4K/100 fps
▲ Better than 86% of models
This drone records video at 4K/100 fps, higher than 86.1% of drones and equal to 3.5% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/1.3"
Sensor size
1/1.3"
▲ Better than 68% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/1.3", larger than 67.6% of drones and equal to 10.2% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP, higher than 76% of drones and equal to 18% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
150 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
150 Mbps
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 150 Mbps, higher than 81.6% of drones and equal to 6.6% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 73% of models
This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 73.4% and the same as those of 8.5%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
▲ Better than 83% of models
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
20 km
Max transmission distance
20 km
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 20 km, farther than 95.9% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
O4
Video transmission system
O4
★ Better than 92% of models
This drone uses O4 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 92.3% and the same as that used by 6.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
▲ Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,590 mAh
Battery capacity
2,590 mAh
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,590 mAh, larger than 65.3% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Battery energy
18.96 Wh
Battery energy
18.96 Wh
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 18.96 Wh, higher than 57.7% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
70 min
Charging time
70 min
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 70 min, faster than 74.4% of drones and equal to 3.8% of drones.
Weight
249 g
Weight
249 g
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 249 g, heavier than 51% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs the average drone

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  • 17 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    18 km
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (18 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    18 km vs 1 km
  • 19 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    20 km
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (20 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    20 km vs 1 km
  • 14 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    34 min
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (34 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    34 min vs 20 min
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 50 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    150 Mbps
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log M, HLG color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG vs Normal
  • 14.5% better value for money
    DJI Mini 4 Pro has better value for money than the average drone (8.08 vs 7.1).
    8.08 vs 7.06
  • 54.5% more popular
    DJI Mini 4 Pro is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • 17 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    18 km
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (18 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    18 km vs 1 km
  • 14 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    34 min
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (34 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Higher max may require optional/Plus battery configuration.
    34 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s faster descent speed
    Max descent speed
    5 m/s
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends faster than the average drone (5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 1 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    16 m/s
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (16 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    16 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 50 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    150 Mbps
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a higher maximum video bitrate than the average drone (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Log M, HLG color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Log M, HLG vs Normal
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.3"
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 36 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (48 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    48 MP vs 12 MP
  • Wider aperture
    Aperture
    f/1.7
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has a wider aperture than the average drone (f/1.7 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/1.7 vs f/2
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus + manual focus
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses autofocus + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Wider tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 60 °
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This drone has a wider tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 60 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 60 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 2 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    2 GB
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (2 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    2 GB vs 0 GB
  • Higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    8064 x 6048 px
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8064x6048 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 6,400 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 384 GB higher memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports more external storage than the average drone (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Spotlight, POI, Waypoint Flight, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, Panorama, Cruise Control, Course Lock
    10 vs 4
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    With Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • 19 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    20 km
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (20 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    20 km vs 1 km
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI Fly
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses the DJI Fly companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI Fly vs HS FPV
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This drone uses O4 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O4 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • Supports 4G / LTE
    4G / LTE support
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone supports 4G / LTE connectivity, while the average drone does not.
    Requires optional cellular dongle.
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 20 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    70 min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (70 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    70 min vs 90 min
  • 390 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,590 mAh
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2590 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,590 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 132 mm wider width
    Width
    373 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (373 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    373 mm vs 241 mm
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 38.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    101 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (101 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    101 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3.1x more expensive
    DJI Mini 4 Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£620 vs £200).
    £620 vs £200
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    RC 2
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This drone uses the RC 2 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    RC 2 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g
  • 7.9 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    82.1 °
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (82.1 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    82.1 ° vs 90 °
  • 3.1x more expensive
    DJI Mini 4 Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£620 vs £200).
    £620 vs £200
  • 7.9 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    82.1 °
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (82.1 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    82.1 ° vs 90 °
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports GPS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, Galileo, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 0.5 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    12 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (12 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    12 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    RC 2
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This drone uses the RC 2 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    RC 2 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 132 mm wider width
    Width
    373 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (373 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    373 mm vs 241 mm
  • 38.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    101 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (101 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    101 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 1.2% higher weight
    Weight
    249 g
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (249 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    249 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Mirth Films
≈ estimated
24/11/2025
Long-term review · one year of flying
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is among the favorite drones ever flown, suits any experience level, though wind causes wobble.
9.5
The Drone Creative
≈ estimated
25/03/2025
Long-term review · 1.5 years of flying
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is still the best compact drone right now, though the controller screen is dim in bright sun.
9.5
Robin Hannevig
≈ estimated
12/01/2025
Long-term review · over a year of regular use
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is still the best value in its class and should last for years.
9.0
Kaan Senel
≈ estimated
11/11/2024
Long-term review · one year of travel and cinematic flights
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is recommended for most people; it is a portable drone that covers about 90 percent of travel needs.
9.0
Msngr Creative
≈ estimated
08/11/2024
Hands-on review · professional use, wind and battery notes
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro has no real drawbacks in the creator's view and is a valuable tool for professional video work.
8.0
Drone Experiments
≈ estimated
14/10/2024
Hands-on test · active track and obstacle avoidance
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro's obstacle avoidance handled dense trees well, though Active Track lost its subject several times.
9.0
Ian in London
≈ estimated
17/11/2023
Hands-on test · obstacle avoidance in Nifty bypass mode
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro's Nifty mode threads through dense branches well, but it flies closer to obstacles.
9.5
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
08/10/2023
Hands-on review · long flight test with extended batteries
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is quiet, light and advanced, with only minor drawbacks.
9.0
TECH DRONE MEDIA
≈ estimated
27/09/2023
Hands-on test · obstacle avoidance and active track
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro impresses and edges out the Air 3, though tracking briefly lost the subject among branches.
9.0
Engadget
≈ estimated
25/09/2023
Review · camera, flight time and feature tests
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro sets the benchmark for small drones and is an easy recommendation in its price range.

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers rate the obstacle sensing and tracking highly, but find flight time short and see little upgrade over its predecessor.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
25/09/2023
Review · Lightweight camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best sub-250g drone, with all-round obstacle sensing and 4K/100fps video, but it's a small upgrade and only average in low light.
8.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
23/03/2024
Review · Sub-249g camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro packs all-round obstacle sensing and 4K/60fps HDR into a sub-249g drone, but its small sensor and shorter real-world flight time hold it back.
8.0
videomaker.com
≈ estimated
20/01/2024
Review · Vertical video drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best drone in the Mini series, with strong footage in good light, but it lacks AirSense and is only average in low light.
9.0
me.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/09/2023
Review · Portable creator drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro suits creators who want portable 4K/100fps footage with 360-degree sensing, but it has only 2GB of internal storage and average low-light results.
8.0
fstoppers.com
≈ estimated
23/07/2025
Review · Quiet camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a quiet sub-250g drone with up to 45 minutes of flight time and 360-degree obstacle avoidance, but it's unsteady in high winds.
9.0
space.com
✓ explicit
03/03/2026
Expert review · Feature-packed sub-250g drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a stable sub-250g drone with plenty of features, including 4K/100fps and vertical shooting, though low-light performance is its weak spot.
10
t3.com
✓ explicit
03/03/2026
Expert review · Sub-249g camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a quiet, portable sub-249g drone that records 10-bit HLG and D-Log M footage, though its camera hardware is largely unchanged.
10
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
03/03/2026
Expert review · Pro features, sub-250g
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro packs ActiveTrack 360 and 10-bit D-Log M into a sub-250g body, though its image quality is closer to a high-end smartphone than a dedicated camera.
9.5
aircamdrone.co.uk
≈ estimated
03/03/2026
Review summary · Sub-249g camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro packs all-direction obstacle avoidance and vertical video into a sub-249g body and suits social media creators, though strong wind pushes it around.
8.6
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
03/03/2026
Review summary · Compact pro drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact sub-250g drone with strong image quality and all-round obstacle avoidance, suited to social media creators, though its light weight leaves it wind-sensitive.
9.5
petapixel.com
✓ explicit
29/11/2023
Review summary · Portable camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a capable sub-249g drone that shoots 10-bit footage with plenty of room for color grading, though wind and low light are its weak spots.
9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/09/2023
Review summary · Creator camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a sub-249g drone with strong video and creative shooting modes for content creators, though its 48MP photos look soft next to larger drones.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
25/09/2023
Expert review · Sub-250g camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact hobbyist camera drone with obstacle sensors on all sides, but it struggles in wind and low light.
8.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
02/10/2023
Lab test · Beginner camera drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro suits beginners who want a steady 1080p live feed and good 4K video, but the battery lasts only about 27 minutes when recording 4K.
9.0
drone-zone.de
✓ explicit
08/10/2023
Comparison · Mini 3 Pro upgrade
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a meaningful but incremental upgrade over the Mini 3 Pro, adding obstacle sensing in all directions and O4 transmission, though some accessories don't fit.
9.5
himmelwerke.de
≈ estimated
02/06/2024
Feature review · Sub-249g drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is good for automated cinematic shots in a sub-249g body, but low-light footage is only average and the build feels fragile.
8.0
neukamp.de
≈ estimated
14/10/2025
Photo test · 48MP still images
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro's 48MP photos are less over-sharpened than the Mini 3 Pro's, but fine detail looks soft, making it a minor upgrade for stills shooters.
9.0
slashcam.de
≈ estimated
27/09/2023
Video review · Creator drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a portable drone with strong color-grading and slow-motion video, but it gets unsteady in high winds and noisy in dim light.
9.0
monsieurjesaistout.fr
≈ estimated
01/12/2023
Review · Travel camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a travel-friendly sub-249g drone with 4K/60fps HDR video and 10-bit D-Log M, but it's only average in low light.
9.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
23/08/2024
Full review · Beginner-friendly drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is an easy recommendation for beginners, though it is sensitive to wind and Mini 3 Pro owners get only modest upgrades.
9.0
elespanol.com
≈ estimated
25/09/2023
Review · Rugged portable camera drone
Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a rugged sub-249g drone with omnidirectional sensing and 4K/60fps HDR, but the optional extended battery pushes it over 249g.
9.5
dronewatch.nl
✓ explicit
06/10/2023
Expert review · Sub-250g creator drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro is a capable compact drone for creators, with obstacle sensing on all sides and Waypoints, but it struggles in high winds and low light.
9.0
reisdoc.nl
≈ estimated
17/05/2024
Quick overview · Hobbyist drone
Verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro suits hobbyists who want strong obstacle sensing and 4K/60fps HDR, but low-light footage is grainy and real flight times fall short of the advertised figure.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mini 4 Pro

  • Ultra-portable and lightweight (under 249g), which avoids registration requirements in many regions
  • Full 360-degree omnidirectional obstacle avoidance significantly improves flight safety, especially for beginners
  • Excellent video capabilities including 4K/60fps HDR and 4K/100fps for high-quality slow motion
  • True Vertical Shooting allows for high-resolution content creation specifically for social media platforms
  • Advanced tracking and autonomous modes like ActiveTrack 360 and Waypoints simplify complex cinematic shots
  • Stable signal transmission with OcuSync 4.0 offering up to a 20km range under ideal conditions

What we don't like about DJI Mini 4 Pro

  • Average low-light performance compared to larger sensor drones, with visible noise in darker environments
  • Very limited internal storage (only 2GB), making an external microSD card essential for almost any flight
  • The lightweight plastic construction can feel fragile and susceptible to damage from even minor impacts
  • Using the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus for extended flight time pushes the drone over the 249g registration limit
  • Obstacle sensors may fail to detect thin objects like small branches or overhead wires
  • No built-in AirSense (ADS-B) receiver to detect nearby manned aircraft, a feature found in larger models

Verdict

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact, regulation-friendly drone weighing under 249g, featuring a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of 48MP RAW stills and 4K HDR video at up to 100fps. It introduces flagship O4 video transmission for a 20km (FCC) range and is the first in its series to offer omnidirectional obstacle sensing for 360-degree protection. Main pros include its 'True Vertical Shooting' for social media, advanced ActiveTrack 360°, and a flight time of 34 minutes (expandable to 45 minutes with the Plus battery). However, cons include a lack of AirSense (ADS-B) for manned aircraft detection, inconsistent image sharpness at its fixed f/1.7 aperture, and limited internal storage of only 2GB.

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