DJI Mini 4K - Best Budget Drone?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Today DJI has launched a new budget mini drone called the DJI Mini 4K. This is a first-look review of this new sub 250g drone. Based on the DJI Mini 2 SE with some nice new imaging enhancements such as 4K video and 2.7K at 60FPS. The bitrate has also been boosted up to 100mbps for overall better video quality. The DJI Mini 4K is a solid drone for $299 and will be a great choice for new pilots or those who want a reliable inexpensive 4K drone for travel.
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All basically the same except the SE which was a downgrade. The mini 4k is a regrade.
This drone can record in vertical mode?
@@ghost_reviews no it can't, but 4k horizontal will still give you 3k vertical. And if you need vertical it's for social media. In which case 1080 is the upload standard. So more than good enough.
Mini 2, mini 2 se, mini 4k…… all badass little drones, period.
Just bought this on prime day for £209 with your advice taken in mind. I think this drone at that price is an absolute steal
Enjoy it
Bought one, it's really good for the prce point. I will upgrade eventually, but like you said, it's great to get your feet in the hobby without loosing your shirt.
Hope you enjoy it!
Basically a mini 2?
Thank you for this overview and demo. Not too long but yet has good info.
Great information. Thanks
Love how all the UA-cam personalities are calling this the successor to the Mini 2 SE, instead of a direct clone of the Mini 2. Did you all get brainwashed, or is this deliberate?
Mini 2 had Quicktransfer and Mini 2 SE does not so basically one could argue that it is indeed the successor of the Mini 2 SE with a 4k upgrade. For me personally I really like using Quicktransfer on holidays and I am missing this feature on the 2 SE (and on this 4k model). The fix is to carry a SD card reader but still...
@@thomasvankampen5344 You can transfer videos photos using a usb-c cable from drone to phone or computer no need to remove SD card if you dont want to
@@phyju yeah, I knew they were all shills but this 'launch' was a real eye opener for me. I'm going to trust my own instinct from now on. The same one that told me there is no point in buying a mini 4 if you have a mini 3 pro. Unless you don't know how to fly a drone. I would add that air photography is much better than most and he does break down pros and cons better than most. Also seems a very good dude.
Totally agree, I once owned this drone, the mini 2!
@dannyhendy Absolutely, if you own the Mini 3 Pro, you don't need - the so called latest and greatest - Mini 4 Pro. I went from the Mini 2 to the Mini 4 Pro, which was a big upgrade. But, the majority of the features I don't use, cruise control is by far my favourite feature. If my 4 keeps rocking, I won't upgrade to the 5, 6, 7 or 8. I absolutely hate kit shelved and collecting dust!!!
Shawn you look great brotha! Been here awhile now and it’s been cool watching your journey. Excited for the summer videos.
Thanks for explaining who is drone is for, and why its bargain at this price point. Great review Shawn, thank for sharing.
Is it technically possible to fly higher than 120m metres with a DJI Mini 4K (with C0 classification)? Or is the limit fixed and cannot be exceeded?
Hey Sean! I missed this launch and video. I'm so excited about this drone. It's the perfect backup to my Mini 2 at a good price. It could just be my imagination, but my mini 2 seems to have gotten better over the last 3 years with signal strength while flying my drone behind skyscrapers here in downtown Los Angeles, possibly through software updates. This drone is real discreet.
Thanks for the video ,you are always so informative looking forward to your next one cheers .
So nice of you
Just do a comparison with the Mini 2!
Excellent review Shawn! DJI will sell a ton of these!
Em.... I have a mini 2.... Is this a mini 2?!
It’s not aimed at you. It’s aimed at the person that was thinking about buying a Mini 2
@@PhannyObsession it's a bit dishonest.
Yes, this is basically Mini 2 without front LED and a little 4k logo on the camera.
Yes, mini 2 brought back to life...😂
Not really, it’s $150 cheaper
Good first look video Shawn
Been trying to decide for 2 weeks now.
I had a Mini 2 that I stupidly sold last year. Great Drone. Not the SE, the Mini 2.
I like the Pro 4 but the price is high for me for me just using a Drone once in a while.
Also, The Obstacle Avoidance is a great feature, but I will never use the "Follow Me" feature, and my issue would be mostly telephone wires since I live in Chicago.
I would love the option to fly a little lower about Power Wire level, but no Drone can avoid all power wires so I still wouldn't trust the Obstacle Avoidance.
The Mini 3 is a little too much money for the slight upgrades from a Mini 2. The Mini 3 Pro with the Fly More kit you might as well just spend another$150 and get the Mini 4 Pro that has 360 Obstacle Avoidance.
I'm basically down to 2.
A used Mini 2 or this new Mini 4k.
Mini 2 will be Obsolete soon but is a great drone. The Mini 4k is nice and price is good but only thing that concerns me is when a product comes out and it's "Only available" at certain locations.
Haven't look but will I be able to get extra parts, batteries, blades, controller if needed.
One last thing I don't like seeing. These are called "Beginner Drones". Low features, and No Avoidance Systems.
To me they should be considered "Advanced". It takes a lot of skill to fly a Drone with no Avoidance Systems in wooded areas or buildings.
A Drone that can fly all by itself in "Cruse Control" mode don't need a lot of skill.
The Mini 4k only thing I see from reviews is the videos are a little "Darker" than the Mini 2 was right from the Drone.
What do you all thing?
Used Mini 2 for around $300 or new Mini 4k?
Articulate and informative. You should be DJIs go to person!
Thank you very very much for the kind words
The dji mini 2 already videos 4k. What's the difference between them none
If you don't see a difference then just get this one - it's cheaper
What's the difference between this and the discontinued Mini 2?
Range. The difference is range. The Mini 2 can go 4 to 5 km out and back. Every model after the original Mini 2 has less range. But, you can always upgrade to the mini 3 or 4. I just don't like the ugly frog look of those drones.
@@freeman-1776 Range is the same
@@freeman-1776the image quality from the mini 3 pro/ 4 pro is on another level
@@freeman-1776 Range is the same, they use same O2 technology. The only reason restricted the range is battery. It is the mini 2 with Remote ID, that's it man.
Non it’s the dam drone
Nice looking little one! First look thought it was Mini2 like mine. 10 kms long way out imo!!
Interesting marketing angle. US / Europe only and not available directly from DJI. Hmmm this will sell for sure. And don’t forget you can get nd filters still for the mini whatever. Not in Canada you say? Pity!
The big question is whether you buy this, Potensic Atom or the new Fimi Mini 3. It makes for an interesting mix now at the base entry level drone price point.
Dji could of put vertical video in mini 4k as a upgrade for social media platforms.
Is it the same body style as the mini 2?
same exact style.
Yes
So I'd love it if I could find a drone like this that perhaps wasn't 4K HDR type great graphics, but instead had obstacle avoidance and other beginner features, follow me type things too.
Thanks. Do you know if Googles 3 will be supported with this drone?
Hi Shaun, great video, with the confirmation of the DJI Neo coming out soon is it going to be competition for the 4K? or is it not aimed at the same customer?
I’ve seen some of the rumors. I think they will definitely be gear to a different audience, but I guess we’ll have to wait and see what it’s all about. I’ll definitely be covering it on my channel once it’s released.
Unless that that thing has RID, who cares? My Mini 2 already has 4K at 30 fps. I have owned this little drone for over 4 years.
Mini 2 was my first drone ever. It got me into the hobby and now I have 5 drones all DJI and have a 107. Mini 2 has been a great little drone and I still fly it once in a while. ❤
This is just the Mini 2 with a lower price tag. 🏷️ 😅
Can I assume all accessories for the Mini 2 (Pro) are compatable? Can Litchi run on this?
Muito bom parabéns
hey! as a fellow canadian, how did you manage to get one in Canada?
This was sent to me directly from DJI. Indeed, unfortunately, they are not available in Canada. I’m hoping that does change sometime in the near future because it’s a great drone for the price.
Nice video….what other drones do you like since it looks like DJI drones will be banned in the United states?
Being so light weight how does it do in strong winds?
Hi everyone, I’m looking to buy my first drone and have two offers to consider: the DJI Mini 3 for 369 EUR or the new DJI Mini 4K for 299 EUR. What are your thoughts? Is it worth spending an extra 70 EUR for the DJI Mini 3?
Thanks for your advice!
You should choose DJI MINI 3, bro!
If budget is not an issue, get the pro version . If you're a beginner, mini 4k would be good
Sounds exactly like the mini 2 that I own, and same body style and everything ??
Marketing !
disapointed, i thought is going to be significant upgrade with added tracking capabilities which is not present from mini 1 to 3, well its just the mini 2 reborn..
Dji trying to corner the consumer market.
Dumb just reproduce the mini 2
I’ve always loved the mini 2 and thought it was a shame when it was discontinued on the DJI website. Do you happen to know if this will be covered with the care/refresh program since it’s not available on their site?
It does
I hope is available in UK
It is.
No these are not mini 2 aircrafts. The mini 4k is a mini 1 with the mini 2 4k gimbal. The mini 4k lacks the front facing LED that the mini 2 has. Same with the mini 2 se
I wish it was able to use the mini 3 remote. Do you have to charge the mini 4k remote?
Yes
Is this a internet connection drone
I got the MINI Pro 4
What is the glare on the trees at 5:04 .. I’ve seen it before in videos don’t know why 🤔
It's the sun light hitting the lens, I don't think he was using any filters on the camera
Can you shoot vertical with this? Thank you
Only the mini 3 and 4 series can do true vertical shooting
I just got this 😀. I see you are hand launching and also landing to you hand. Is this how you would recommend that ?
👍🐈⬛🐾👏
I recommend clean ground or landing pad
I’m not a beginner but I’m looking for a mini drone do I go for this or the mini 3/4 with Rc 😅
If you’re a beginner, I’d say get a mini 3. You could also get a used mini 2 but the mini 3 has some nicer features for 100-150$ more.
@@Quarkie not a beginner I've been flying the spark for a couple years, but so far everyones recommending me mini 4 with RC
Budget choice is mini 3 with RC, but if you can afford then 4 pro. That’s a lot better
@@plasticdope super helpful!
@@plasticdope thank you!
I have a Mini 2 original, not the SE. The Mini 2 still rocks. All the versions after the Mini 2 are less capable, watered down, versions. My Mini 2 can go almost as far in range as my Mavic Air 2. I paid about $ 400 usd for the fly more combo. I have no need for a watered down version like this one. However, if you are new to droning, then by all means, don't let me stop you. I'm just saying do your homework first. For just a little more money you can get the best Mini 2 drone with the greater range. The Mini 3 and now the Mini 4 are even better than mine but of course they cost more too and in my opinion have an ugly frog like look. I haven't had a need to upgrade for that reason alone. The Mini 2 looks perfect and I plan to fly it for many more years to come. In my opinion it is the perfect sub 250 gram drone. Cheers.
No the mini 2 se is by far the best for the mony untill this drone came out i flew it 3 miles once
also the only difference between the 2 and 2 se is the 2 has 4k so i do not know what your talking about a watered down version
For a hundred dollars more the only upgrade over the mini 2 se was 4k compared to 2.7k which looked the same
@@ButchersNook yes the camera down is significant. The mini 2 originally was expensive due to the technology in 2020, and the SE was released in 2023 with mini 2 body and mini SE camera.
@@plasticdope Ok?????
Mini 2 is that you?
Basically a mini 2, but sold at a cheaper price to beat other brands, so only DJI are purchased by people.
Do you Need a sd Card?
Yes, you need an SD card for the drone in order to record Hi-Rez video
Im in Canada. I have the mini. Im considering getting a mini 3 pro. How does the 4k video out of the mini 4k compare to the 4k video from the mini 3 pro? Also can I use the batteries from the mini with this one? Thanks
What mini do you have
@@brucedon1951 just the first one...the original....
If it is in your budget, I would definitely go with the mini 3 pro. It is an all-around better drone, but does cost more.
@@AirPhotographyyeah. I will look for a gently used one. I really dont fly my drone often and i'm not getting a license to fly one. I dont take risks either. Thanks
I just bought the Mini 4k but i didn't want the flymore combo. I really like it but I could really use 1 extra battery.
When i search amazon for a mini 4k battery it only shows batteries for the mini 2, are they compatible?
I contacted DJI customer service direct;y and they took 35 minutes to tell me they weren't sure and to contact a retailer like amazon, Walmart, or best buy to find out.
same bro have you found out or not?
@@pyroshaggysemi-profreestyler Still haven't received a straight answer from DJI or the youtubers i asked.
I did see on the bundle page that the second battery in the bundle is listed as " 1 of DJI Mini 2 Intelligent Flight Battery for Mini 2, Mini SE, Mini 2 SE :".
So when i get paid again ill just bite the bullet and order one and find out for myself. I'll reply whenever it shows up and i get a chance to test it.
As baterias do "mini se", do "mini 2" e do "mini 4k" são sim equivalentes.
Dis it work @@cazmodder
I still have my Mini 2 and love it. I’m lazy. Is there any difference between this and the Mini 2?
This is inferior. No SDK no LED
Whats sdk and led? @Matanumi
@@Matanumi Mini 2 is discontinued
The only real difference is some of the coloring. The 4k seems to be a bit of a warmer picture compared to the 2 which seems to be a little brighter.
@@michaelsstopmotion3872 Led is the light in the front. SDK is software development kit. It allows a company to develop a program that will offer features and capabilities to DJI drones. Apps like Drone Deploy and Maven just to name a couple. You can program the drone to fly differently. Gives you more options.
Is it just me or does the footage quality of the drone seem poor? the colors and crispness are not really there at all.
I have Mini 3 pro, not sure if it’s working
Spending another fortune for the Mini 4 pro?
Rc n1c controller
i wont be getting this for 2 reasons, you Cant get care refresh since its not listed, and i have info about the rcn1c, same specs as rcn1 excpet for battery life, 4 hours when not charging a device, 2 hours when charging a device, compared to rc n1 6 hours when not charging and 4 hours when charging, also dont know why no one is asking about if you can get care refresh for the mini 4k
Second reason The DJI screen controller is 4 hours long also plenty of time on this controller to and it will work on a RC-N1 also First reason DJI care refresh includes Mini 4 k on their list! $59.00 for two years $36.00 for one year I just checked
So what is the difference between the mini 2 and the mini 4k the only thing is the price they both are 4k, so why is the mini 2 price still at 600 dollars, make it make sense and why nobody is talking about the likeness of these drones and the mini 2 the content creators are not mentioning the mini 2 but they are mentioning the mini se and the mini 3 and 4 but not the mini 2. At they could have given it ocusync 4. Im just saying Russ no disrespect.
They got paid from DJI to be dumb, you know
The Mini 2 has been discontinued and the Mini 4k just came out
@@brucedon1951 you mean resurrection?
It’s the mini 2
I use my mini 2 to scare seagulls off the roof of my garage I work at that’s all it’s good for ,it’s a toy drone
I still own my mini 2 wth
Any experienced drone operators out there? What are the number one lessons you would convey to a brand new operator like me just trying to create cool adventure content? Any thoughts are much appreciated!!!
this is just a mini 2 rebranded as mini 4k haha
DJI Drones went cheap because the US is trying to ban them for spying on us 😂
So early?????
This is the 1st time dji make a joke.
This is a great Video. Love it!
The editing of the video is very good. Appreciate it :) 👌🏼
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Keep going bro! 💪🏼
This is a great Video. Love it!
The editing of the video is very good. Appreciate it :) 👌🏼
I am creating cinematic Videos of DJI Mini 4 too. Feel free to checkout.
This is the mini 2, no difference, not one single difference to mini 2 kmt
You’re looking at it the wrong way. It’s just a refresh aimed at someone new to the market. Just like Apple adding an ‘S’ to their model range. So, not an upgrade. But the latest version for someone that was just about to buy a Mini anyway
@@PhannyObsession huh??? Any apple phone have s is already different in a lot of ways, what are you talking about sir??? Dji should change something may the camera or the transmission system or the battery life, change something even one , there is not change here, people who already have a mini 2 cannot and will not buy this !!!!!
@@dronekingsjourney5054 - That’s my point. It’s not aimed at you. It’s for the person that’s looking to buy a Mini 2. Now they get a slightly newer version as a bonus. It’s like when GoPro bring out a new model. It’s not really for the people that have the previous model. It’s aimed at people that don’t have one yet or an owner of a model from 3-4 years back
@@dronekingsjourney5054 The Mini 2 is discontinued and the Mini 4k just came out that is one reason to buy this drone.
i wouldn't buy this one
Which is better? Neo or this?
When it comes to video quality, I would say the mini 4K is slightly better. But both drones capabilities are completely different. I was actually thinking of doing a full comparison of the two.
@@AirPhotography that would be nice if can do a comparison since both are a bit within the same price range
I think the only difference from the mini 2, that I can tell, is the C0 label and maybe remote id to make them more compliant with recent regulations? 🤷♂
Another difference is the LED on the front of the drone. I liked the LED on the mini 2 tho
Dji Mini 4K Sama Persis Dji Mini 2 Resolusi Video 4K
Will you compare the Mini 2 4k with the Mini 2? Not the Mini 2 SE... The Mini 2 4k vs the Mini 2
LOL DJI will pay to make people not doing this comparison :))).
Can you take portrait shots with this drone?
If it's based on the Mini 2 chassis, then no.