DJI - Mini 4 Pro
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"What I think IS A MUST, especial for "wawing" social posts, COLORGRADING. And for this, you need a drone that suports D-cime/DLOG/DLOGM video mode, which give alot of flexibility how the shot will end up after post processing - this is a big part!! This mods start with Mini3 pro forward"
"I use the Mini4 pro for my professional photography work and the images are fantastic."
"the picture quality on before and after pics is night and day compared to the Neo"
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"I passed off my mini 4 to a 5 year old at my family get together and he got it instantly even some of the angles he understood for g lining up good shots in camera he got those basics and was part of why he wanted one."
"if you learn how to use the app, making drone videos is easy. ... The app is free and its a great introduction into video editing."
"It was my first drone and was really easy to start with"
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"the mini 4 pro’s size factor makes it such a breeze to take anywhere. ... If I’m traveling and taking a drone with me I grab the mini 4 pro- no brainer…"
"The convenience of having a drone weight <250g esp. when travelling overseas is unmatched."
"Mini 4 Pro is best for on-the-go use, and is extremely light and about the size of a wide angle lens. ... M4P is my travel drone"
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"The obstacle avoidance is also a lifesaver in busy wedding environments"
"not due to my piloting skills, but due to the collision avoidance systems which have dodged many a joshua tree. ... the little thing is very forgiving of early mistakes."
"It's Object Avoidance is great, compared to my previous Holy Stone 360E, which I crashed several times. Not once with the M4P."
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"The mini 4 pro is magnificent but pricey. It’s also great in wind, I live in a city where winds routinely gust close to 35 miles an hour, and it rarely complains and shots stay steady."
"laughs at the wind"
"It handles the wind perfectly by the seaside, strongly recommend!!"
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"The obstacle avoidance is kinda pointless, I tried tracking myself in a field with a few trees on a bright sunny day and it clipped the leaves a few times and video was very jerky, also it won't land close to you until you turn it off. ... Most of the time I just turn it off completely as it saves battery aswell."
"I was NEVER impressed by the 'low light' capabilities of the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3, nor their Obatacle Avoidance tech even in what i would consider to be 'good lighting', sunset/dusk is too dark ... Air 3S the sensors are fine even when its darker than im comfortable flying."
"I flew mine into a tree after having it a week as it didn’t stop as quickly as I thought."
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"the Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro only have shitty 8bit 'night mode' that SUCKS. ... I was NEVER impressed by the 'low light' capabilities of the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3 ... 10 bit D-log-M performance vs shitty 8-bit 'night mode' on the Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro."
"I was NEVER impressed by the 'low light' capabilities of the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3, nor their Obatacle Avoidance tech even in what i would consider to be 'good lighting', sunset/dusk is too dark ... Air 3S the sensors are fine even when its darker than im comfortable flying."
"noise control at dawn and dusk is appalling"
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"the mini 4 needs me to operate the remote while cycling and running, which is a no go for everyday content"
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"No. New should start with a DJI drone. The Flip isn't that drone. It will be forgotten very soon. Don't think of a bad idea as a good beginner drone. DJI should discontinue the Flip to avoid the black they are going to get for trying to pass this inferior crap of on the customers. ... Flip is a crap drone. Do not waste your money. If you want a better price go with the M3P. Ovoid the Flip. ... The Flip is not a upgrade from a NEO. Two completely different drones. Camera Drone not a FPV. Why must we keep comparing these two. ... Flip is a joke on the customers. DJI needs to stop this king of stuff. And for the record. The Flip does not have Lidar. Read the spec before purchase. ... Just buy it. I not trying to tell anyone what to do. However specs on a camera does little if the drone is just bad. ... Then you would be making a mistake. Mini 3 P smokes the Flip. And the Neo is a completely different drone. No reason to bang on about the Neo. It's a $200 FPV and is a successful product. The Flip isn't going to be. IR front sensor only. Poor Gimble design. No wind resistance........ ... You have no idea. Flip is a pile of dog shit. Mini 3 would run circles around the Flop and could do it backwards. Try that with the Flop. ... But I'm tired of of this Flip talk. You guys waste your money. Live and learn. IR not Lidar BTW since even reviewers can even seem to get that part right. ... Good luck to all the Flippers out there. Marketing victims."
"The only thing I would be worried about with the Mini 4 Pro is flying at max altitude over fairly flat terrain you are likely to run into some pretty good wind that a larger drone would be much better at fighting. ... They handle it well for general media capture, but not so much for mapping. It depends on the level of accuracy you're looking for but there is an obvious increase in camera alignment residuals between flying in 5-10 and 20-25 knots."
"it does not perform the best in high winds"
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"the mini 5 'standard' sub-250g battery will be totally nerfed, and will have about 10-12 mins real-world flight time."
"the larger battery has spoiled me. i put in a regular battery and it feels crippling."
"The big thing was the rumours battery life would be much longer.....and it isn't."
As person who has both Air 2s (with 1’ sensor) and Mini 4 pro I would say yes if you want quite noticeable increase in IQ. But wait for any good reviews.
r/dji • Its out! ->I have a Neo and a m4p and I feel like had I waited a month I’d have gotten this instead of both of them..ultimately though I’m beyond happy with my m4p and the Neo was cool as my first drone
r/dji • First review I've found of DJI Flip ->The Neo’s camera was underwhelming which is the main reason why I upgraded to the m4p but the flips camera is very similar to the m4p and the price is what would have sold me on the flip..you got that fly more combo for an incredible price
r/dji • First review I've found of DJI Flip ->Use my mini 4 pro and my neo depending on the situation but it’s always best to get boots on the roof in addition to the drone shots..hard to see hail damage especially and then impossible to inspect the deck without standing on it.
r/dji • Best drone to inspect roofs ->I highly suggest picking up a mini 4 pro to add to your fleet..the picture quality on before and after pics is night and day compared to the Neo..love my Neo too but damn the m4p is nice
r/dji • Best drone to inspect roofs ->I flew my first Mini 3 pro into the lake. I believe it’s still worth it to get the mini 4 pro.
r/dji • What are the best BEGINNER drones for those getting into this passion? ->Mini 4 pro is amazing.
r/WeddingPhotography • Which drone do you recommend for long-term wedding photography? ->If you want collision-avoidance sensors the Mini4 Pro or Mini3 Pro are best in the sub-250g realm. Otherwise the Mini4k is a great value. Before 2025 tariffs went into effect, they could be found at around $250. I paid $430 for my Mini2 4 years ago. Essentially the same drone. I love my Mini2 (not the SE). I have taken it to Europe and UK 3 times now.
r/dji • Best drone for me? ->This 👏 I started flying on no-name sub-$100 drones, and crashed all of them in out-of-control fashion. Then I bought my DJI Mini2 four years ago. Everything changed after that. The drone takes off and hovers at about 5-feet off the ground waiting for you to start controlling it. And the RTH feature basically flies back to where you are and lands. The DJI Mini4k is the very same drone. But even with these amazing features, bad things can happen. There is always the possibility that a pilot can crash into something. So if you think that your child may be crashing, then you should consider buying them a cheap non-DJI drone to start learning to fly with. These no-name drones can be found for $100 or less. If you still want to get them a DJI, and you fear that they will crash, consider getting them a DJI Mini4 Pro. It has collision-avoidance sensors top, bottom front and rear. And so if you let them learn to fly with Sport Mode turned off, those sensors may prevent them from crashing into something. Bear in mind that the DJI Mini4 Pro sells for about $1000 brand new. So if you don’t want to spend that much to start out, then I think you should consider buying the no-name cheap drones and get them to fly in large open areas far away from people, homes and vehicles. Good Luck 🚁
r/dji • What's the best drone for beginners and kids? ->Check out the DJI Flip fly more combo. It was released January 2025 so its new. It shoots 4k/60fps, flies for 31 minutes, has active track, can go 36 mph(which is pretty fast for a boat), and video transmission is 13km. You can also fly it without a controller. You just press a button, point it at yourself so it picks you up as a target, and then it takes off and follows you. You can also check out the Mini 4 Pro or Air 3s(this one is top notch)
r/drone_photography • Drone recommendations with auto tracking / auto follow ->The mini 4 pro is only under 250g with the smaller battery, I’m assuming it’s the same deal with the 5 pro as well.
r/dji • Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro camera size side by side comparison. This is crazy. ->Just like with cameras the best drone is the one you have with you. I only have experience with one drone, the DJI mini pro 4, but I do like how small it is and can bring it anywhere.
r/AskPhotography • Opinions on best drone for video please 🙏? ->Hey just sold my mini 4 for an Air 3 because I need something heavier, I live by the beach and have a ton of wind, I would have waited for the mini 5 coming out in September *with Lidar, but still would have been too lite *sub 250. The air 3 s has 3 basic things I like over the mini 4. -The weight that I need for my area. -Flight time 45 over 35 for the mini 4. -One inch sensor and dual camera on the 3s And the grand daddy, it has *Lidar. From What I understand about the mini 5 pro coming out it’s basically a smaller Air 3. Good luck drones rock.
r/dji • I’m looking to buy my first drone, need advice. ->I would reccomend the Avata 2 than! BUT Check some youtube vids first!! because the Avata 2 is not really beginner friendly, but than again... its way more fun and ALOT more fun to watch movies from you created with it... But yeah first, watch some youtube clips about The avata 2, or the other drones like mini 4 pro. You cant go wrong with a mini 4 pro though !
r/dji • What drone should I get? ->The mini 4 pro is more PRO than the Flip. It has no sensors beside the front one, And lidar is good dont get me wrong. But the mini 4 pro has OMNIDIRECTIONAL sensors and its alot saver (even if its not even that save). I would see the flip as a TINY upgrade to the neo. And i dont think it will do well on the market. If it had IMNIDIRECTIONAL sensors it WOULD BE GREAT. Now... nah, I DONT THINK SO. Sadly.
r/dji • DJI Flip, Im sorry but why? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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