DJI Mini 4 Pro Review: Big Performance in a Tiny Drone
Don’t let the size fool you. The DJI Mini 4 Pro may weigh less than your smartphone, but it packs the imaging power of a professional drone into a palm-sized body. Designed for travelers, hikers, and solo creators, this drone blends stunning video with smart flight features—all while staying under the 250g legal threshold.
What Is It?
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is an ultra-lightweight camera drone that captures up to 4K/100fps video, offering advanced flight modes, multi-directional obstacle avoidance, and up to 34 minutes of flight time. Despite its compact build, it inherits many pro-level features from DJI’s flagship models, including vertical shooting, tracking modes, and long-range transmission.
If you’re looking for aerial cinematics without the hassle of FAA registration or a bulky gear case, this is the drone to beat.
Key Features
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4K/100fps and 48MP stills with HDR support
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Omnidirectional obstacle sensing with APAS 5.0
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FocusTrack suite: ActiveTrack, Point of Interest, and Spotlight
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Vertical video mode for social media content
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Up to 34 minutes of flight time per battery
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20km 1080p video transmission via OcuSync 4.0
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Under 249g for FAA-exempt flying in most regions
Performance in the Wild
From wide desert landscapes to tight forest trails, the Mini 4 Pro delivered buttery-smooth video and precise flight performance. The new sensor handles bright sun and shadows with ease, while the built-in obstacle avoidance makes flying safer—even for first-timers.
In ActiveTrack mode, the drone followed a moving mountain biker along winding switchbacks without a hiccup. The new vertical mode was a game-changer for Reels and TikToks, and it required no post-edit cropping.
Flight time was true to spec: about 30 minutes per battery under mixed conditions. It handled light wind well, but gusty weather still challenged its small frame.
The App Experience
DJI’s Fly app continues to set the standard for intuitive drone control. Flight tutorials, live views, quick editing tools, and pre-set cinematic modes make it easy to create polished content on the go. Connecting the drone took less than a minute, and firmware updates were seamless.
Best For
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Travel vloggers and solo content creators
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Hikers, bikers, and outdoor athletes
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Real estate and landscape photographers
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Drone beginners looking for pro-level results
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Social media storytellers
Final Verdict
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best drone under 250 grams—period. With features that rival bigger, pricier models and a footprint that fits in your jacket pocket, it redefines what an ultra-portable drone can do. It’s the perfect aerial sidekick for your next adventure.
Rating: 9.6/10
Small size, big sky. A cinematic powerhouse you can fly anywhere.
