in your opinion, i have a mini 3 pro, should i upgrade it to the flip ? i honestly see no big difference other than the no remote control and the new remote RC 2. what do you htink ?
I've spent days watching countless comparison videos with so many degrading the Flip when compared to high-end professional models. Your video is the best at showcasing both side by side without strict bias. Thank you for taking your time to share this very informative video.
The comparison I was looking for! Thank you! It's my first drone, and it makes sense to start out with the Flip for the identical camera and sensor with that sweet 10bit D-LOG M 😃
I bring my mini 4 pro and Neo with me all the time so combining both those drone together, will save space for sure. mind you the flip looks big even when folded
I also have the Neo then upgraded to the Mini 4 Pro after a month. When you travel with your drones, do you bring two separate controllers? I'm thinking of bringing both of my drones on an upcoming trip but just want to bring the RC2
Great video man! it's actually mind blowing how far drone tech has come in just 10 years! I remember in 2014 we were happy if our drone could maintain an image signal up to like 400meters! 🤣🤣
I’ll never forget the original Phantom 2 GoPro struggle to transmit video. $1249 for just a naked drone with no camera or mount, $349 for a two axis gimbal, $399 for a GoPro 3 Black, $139 2.4ghz transmitter and receiver, $89 for OSD upgrade, $79 for BlueBeam antennas…
We gotta give DJI credit. I know they are quite pricey on some drones but they still open entry level prices. They really sticked to their goal, "Everyone can fly". This was their motto when they only had inspire, phantom pro on their shelf.
I don't think the two drones will be any different in terms of image quality. Both record in 4k 100 and have D-Log, but in terms of obstacle avoidance the Mini 4 Pro is ahead. Nevertheless, the flip is an exciting drone for this price.
Wow I must say this was very informative and the structure of your videos is top notch. Very very impressed with this content. Big up Cape Town and big up SA. I am only discovering this channel now.
I own the mini pro 4 and cannot understate just how much ahead of the curve this drone was. This is truly an amazing drone! So glad I decided to go with it instead of mini 3 pro.
For me, I drive on offroad trails and camp. I’m contemplating the flip to save the propellers being around lotttsss of trees on my adventures. Also, to play with the active track and follow modes. I cannot find if I can set it to actually follow my truck driving slow on offroad trails?? Or does it have to be a person?? Seems like I could maybe draw that box around the truck with the screen controller??? Any help would be awesome!! Flip vs mini 3 for me.
Great video, thanks. The fly without a controller footage on the beach looked super steady. Did that require a lot of stabilisation in post? It looked pretty windy there.
@ragboysinterestinglife I would say the Mini 4 Pro, because it is quieter and can fly better in stronger winds. And with the plus battery you get very good flight time. But to be honest I prefer the bigger drones like Air and Mavic series
That’s a great question. The answer depends on what you want to use the drones for. If you want to fly FPV then 100% keep the Neo. If you want to use it like a normal camera drone and for quick shots etc, then I would sell the Neo and get the Flip. It does all of that WAY better than the Neo does
Yeah. The flip and mini 4 pro are just a straight upgrade in basically every way. The flip and m4p have pros and cons, so it mainly comes down to preference on the specific features you want. The flip will be closer to the Neo in terms of feature set if you like what it offers, but just better all around. The mini 4 pro just adds 360 obstacle avoidance and the ability use larger >250g batteries. But if battery life while over 250g and side/rear obstacle avoidance are irrelevant to you, then the flip is better. If the flip had omni sensors, then it would be the best sub 250g drone.
@ if you need better wind resistance and can’t afford the Mini 4 Pro then Mini 3 is a good option. The camera is better on Flip vs Mini 3 and it’s got a better transmission system which is why I prefer it
Awesome video!!! I noticed that many of the clips looked slowed down, which gave a really beautiful effect. As a newer creator I'm always on the lookout for advice. I'm wondering what frame rate you shot those clips at 30fps?? And what software are you using for post editing? Thanks, and again, this was a great video to watch!!!
your video is really fantastic, I love it, I've already bought Flip for my travels in the future. I have some questions hope u can help me, with Flip mode flight quickshot without phone or remote, can it record video by itself
"The Drone Creative" Channel didnt recommend it because its not possible to get stable footage under winding conditions. How YOU manage that? And did you fly the Mini 4 Pro and Flip at the same time? Or was there another pilot i didnt recognize.
Oh that’s strange, I got lots of good footage while it was very windy. I wonder if there was a problem with his unit… I was flying them at the same time for some of the shots, and I was flying them one after another for other shots
DJI Mini 4 Pro is over a year old (16 months) and a new one could probably be on a horizon. I do have it and love it for filming on places where I can not use my Mavic 3 Pro.
Should I get it as an upgrade for the Neo? But I have the RC 2 already isn't it better to get extra battery or do I sell the second controller? Or give it to my wife?
And apparently not avoidance just brakes so useless in tight areas while in following mode. Could end up being worse than the Neo that may clip objects and carry on while the Flip will just stop
If you can just tell me, does this camera shoot straight down as well? I ask because I had the first DJI FPV drone and the max angle I can get to point down was 15 degrees. I think getting this drone would be a great option if it can shoot straight down for real estate and roof inspections.
@LukeMaximoBell1 Thanks. I returned Neo as it was pretty much unusable in UK. So now confused between Flip and Mini 4 pro. I like the ease of Flip but then if its going to be almost the same as Neo then it would be a pointless purchase.
good afternoon. I would like to know about wind resistance in the following condition: I plan to buy the FLIP but both you and other people say that the mini 4 pro is more resistant, but my use is very specific. I will use it to carry out building inspections, inspect facades and roofs, terraces of buildings and facades and roofs of warehouses, therefore I will deal with situations sometimes with a WIND CORRIDOR as I will be between two or three buildings, in the gap between towers and with the possibility of facing wind corridor. Also regarding the possibility of collisions and damage, the Flip, as it is cheaper, will have a lower repair cost and due to the trimmings it will also be safer when falling, can you give me your opinion?
Good question. With the chance of a wind corridor definitely go for a Mini 4 Pro. If you have ominidirectional obstacle avoidance on while flying you will likely not hit anything with Mini 4 Pro. However because you are doing inspections it might be better to go for the Air 3 or 3S because it handles wind even better, has better battery life and most importantly it has the 3X Len’s which will help hugely with your inspections
Im a begginer in droning, I need to shot profesional quality shots and videos of houses inside and outside Do you think the flip will be enough or better to go with pro?
@@LukeMaximoBell1 , for professionals like you sure, but for most of us bumping against, instead of crashing i n t o a wall/obstacle is a better deal filming indoors compared to a M4P (even with external guards from my experience) despite its better flying capabilities😅. BTW, I really appreciate the work, thought and detail you put into your balanced approach during reviews to address the the main questions honestly and full on. You are one of the few here on YT who don't hastely rush through some superficial comparisons during a drone review, but who goes through tremendous length to actually show them in detail in a very informative and entertaining way!
Great review! 👏 I’m wondering if there are any differences in the follow functions between the Flip and Mini 4 Pro? Which one would you recommend as a follow drone for activities such as trail biking, bike park riding, and alpine skiing?
The Flip is great for a follow drone because you don’t need a controller. The Mini is always going to require the controller which is annoying. In terms of actual following they will probably be pretty similar
Your video is probably the best I've seen on UA-cam, the comparison detail is awesome! I do Real Estate Media, would you recommend to buy the FLIP to do RE drone videos and photography?
@LukeMaximoBell1 thank you. Too bad. If the range would be around 500 meters or more, it would be perfect travel drone. Too bad, Dji didn't make a smaller controller.
Does the older Mini Pro have those automated piloting modes like Circle and Rocket? Is it missing some? Do they ever give firmware upgrades to add these new features?
Hmm this is a tricky one to answer… If I were buying one or the other today I would go for the Flip. But I don’t think it’s really worth upgrading right now.
Yeah this is a top tier review and just to add a thought: if you just need something for a bit of aerial B-Roll, establishing shots or social media content then there’s no need to nitpick, get the cheaper drone it does an incredible job for the price. If you’re wanting to offer a professional service and need high quality images you shouldn’t be looking at the mini drones anyway, invest in a Mavic or even an Air. Watching this on my phone, I would have to strain to see any significant difference in image quality and guess what? The casual consumer isn’t pausing and zooming in to your video, content>definition.
Thanks for comparison, I think obstacle avoidance is much more important for a beginner. So I'm more sure I should buy the Mini 4 Pro after watching your video.
Interesting review, thanks. I understand that the Flip doesn’t permit waypoints while Pro does. As it’s only software, I don’t understand why not. Do you think DJI will add waypoints to the Flip in the future?
@ No probs. I love your videos and I am a Captonian. I’m still in England since 2002. Miss Cape Town every day. Time Out gave Cape Town the top city in the World prize this year. I fly a Mavice 2 zoom . I use that to chase cruise ships near Southampton .Might get the flip as a sub 249g drone .Cheers :-)
For anyone reading the comment, I'm gonna buy my first drone. Torn between Flip and Mini 3 because of similar price point. I know the Flip will perform worse than the Mini in windy situation. But watching from Luke video, the video captured from Flip still looks good and not shaky even in the strong wind. I mainly gonna use it for my job as a wedding videographer, and of the location will be beaches. Based on your experience, is it still okay to use drone that perform not so good in windy situation? I prefer the Flip because of the D-log and propeller guard (will help me as a beginner). Thank you for your answer!
If you need to be quiet then Mini 3 is a better option. But Flip is awesome and safe to fly around people. Wedding doesn’t need to be high speed shots so even if it is windy Flip will get you get shots
nice review. subbed if anything this makes me want to buy a mini 4 pro hahaha I may try to sell my Neo and get the basic flip but.. not sure if the Neo has any resale value
What great content answered all my questions,Which dji drones offers omnidirectional protection with the best image quality and functionality around £1000 or little on top please, that too for someone like me who is a beginner with drone tech but wants a drone that can match other professional camera gear like an fx3 and fx6 footage please
@@LukeMaximoBell1 What frustrates me most about the DJI Neo is precisely the distance from the Dronie, which is very low. I thought that the Flip, with more battery life and wind resistance, would allow it to fly up to 30 or 40 meters. Unbelievable, I'm not interested in buying the Flip like this.
Hi thank you for the video. I just got the mini 4 pro and having a little buyer's remorse. I'm still confused with the tracking, does it have more features aside from pushing the button on the drone? Couldn't the 4 mini pro also track you but you just hide the controller after you set it?
This is a good question. DJI likely won’t introduce the same autonomous tracking features that the Neo and Flip have to the Mini line. To separate the lineup better and because the Flip and Neo have prop guards built in. I believe the Mini 4 Pro can do most of the same kind of tracking I demonstrated here but the difference is you will have to use the controller. Where’s with the Neo and Flip you can do it all without a controller
The Flip currently only tracks people! Your Mini 4 Pro tracks anything, flies faster better battery efficiency, and more quiet. The 360 degree obstacle avoidance is a plus as well. The only thing going for the Flip is fast take-off and can track without the controller. Although once locked on to anything just put the controller away
Take some time to learn the various automatic features of the Mini 4 Pro. Having a quieter drone makes it easier to use (for me), better stability in wind is nothing to scoff at IMO, and features like Waypoints I dont think are on the Flip. Don't buyers remorse when you have a brilliant drone to use. Using a controller is just learning curve.
Are these cameras really identical? I watched another review that shows the Flip's camera is not as sharp or as good as the Mini 4 Pro. But your review is the most beautiful. Thanks!
Yeh from what I have found they are essentially identical. Who said that the camera isn’t as good? Either they didn’t actually compare it or don’t really know what they are doing 😂
@LukeMaximoBell1 I have watched almost all the videos, and I didn't like the footage. Maybe the people filming didn't do a good job. I even asked someone, "If you compare the Mini 3 Pro, Flip, and Mini 4 Pro in terms of camera sharpness, what do you think?" The answer was, "It can only be compared with the Mini 3 Pro
Great video man! I'm thinking of getting a new smaller drone than my air 3, I mainly want to film myself running and cycling, which one you think I should get? Mini 3 pro or 4 pro or the flip? Thank you in advance !
crazy how cheap this drone is! i checked all the details and not a lot of differences between the flip and the mini 4 pro exept for sensors! the sound difference is significant! will still keep my mini 3 pro for now
Hii very honest review highlight each drone abilities.. I want to ask, can any of this drone use mic for recording our voice. So i can vlog while exercise?
Thank you so much for the amazing video! It definitely convinced me to buy the Flip. I’m based in South Africa and was wondering if there are any taxes or additional fees to consider when purchasing it from the DJI store. Thanks again for the great content!
No worries! If you are buying in SA rather wait till local suppliers like IStore or Orms stock it. If you order overseas you will pay important duties and VAT when it arrives
Bro your shots are incredible! Thanks for this, just like The Drone Creative's review, I think you've pushed me toward the Mini 4 Pro. If buying used the price difference is relatively minimal...
Considering both drones, I'm all for the quieter voice of the 4 Pro, and the more complete obstacle avoidance. The only thing I prefer about the Flip are the propeller guards. I was thinking that aftermarket prop guards would solve that for the 4 Pro, but after watching reviews of the various kinds, they're not a great solution. They actually nullify the obstacle avoidance, and make the drone work much harder in wind.
I'm looking for a beginner drone for my first timer, should i go for the mini 3 pro or the flip? The wind resistant, the ease of handling and price are pretty similar.
Buy the Neo crash it over and over without much risk of damage. And it's cheap! Great to learn to fly, then when you have learned not to crash upgrade something better
@@LukeMaximoBell1 yea i think i have to go for the flip, but does it have any downsides or differeneces in the wind resistant, does it affect too much to the video or the drone ?
@@gregb1599 i did consider the Neo before but in my city, the wind this a big thing for the Neo, and the battery is too low, especially in windy condition.
@duongchau4371 Fair enough, the strongest wind I had my Neo in was 45kph in which it crashed lol but zero damage, it was actually a wind gust that flipped it over. The Flip battery is not that great at 24 minutes but around 10 more minutes than the Neo, but at 3110mah the Flip has very poor efficiency! I was hoping the Flip would have a robust front crash avoidance, but one video showed it crashing into a lamp post. And the same review definitely said the Flip is far less robust than the Neo.
@ Yeh the prop guards are super helpful. The Flip camera is WAY better than Neo. If you buy online please use my affiliate link in description. Then I get a 2% commission.
Oh yes it will be a huge upgrade over the Mini 2. Better battery life, much better camera, better wind resistance, more features etc. would be a great upgrade for you 🙌🏼
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in your opinion, i have a mini 3 pro, should i upgrade it to the flip ? i honestly see no big difference other than the no remote control and the new remote RC 2.
what do you htink ?
@ I think you are still good to not upgrade for now! Maybe wait till the Mini 5 Pro comes out and see what DJI brings.
@@LukeMaximoBell1when will Dji launch mini 5 pro?
Probably sometime this year. Mini 3 pro is still a really good drone and it’s not worth upgrading to the flip.
@ I havent heard anything but I would guess Q3 Q4 2025
I've spent days watching countless comparison videos with so many degrading the Flip when compared to high-end professional models. Your video is the best at showcasing both side by side without strict bias. Thank you for taking your time to share this very informative video.
Thanks for the kind words 🙌🏼 I’m glad I could help
So, what are your thoughts between the Mini 3 Basic and the Flip? I'm confused; what should I take?
The comparison I was looking for! Thank you!
It's my first drone, and it makes sense to start out with the Flip for the identical camera and sensor with that sweet 10bit D-LOG M 😃
You are starting out with an amazing drone then!! My first drone was the Phantom 2 and it was horrendous 😂
Propeller guards are super beginner-friendly, and the video quality is so professional, I love it!
Yeh the video quality is amazing! Just like Mini 4 Pro
Nobody cares
The video quality looks amazing!
Yeh the video quality is awesome!
I bring my mini 4 pro and Neo with me all the time so combining both those drone together, will save space for sure. mind you the flip looks big even when folded
The Mini 4 Pro and Neo are a great combo together 🙌🏼
I also have the Neo then upgraded to the Mini 4 Pro after a month. When you travel with your drones, do you bring two separate controllers? I'm thinking of bringing both of my drones on an upcoming trip but just want to bring the RC2
@@flipincan The DJI RC 2 remote controller is compatible with both it.
@@youngandi83 thanks. I'll try it later at home. Hopefully I don't have to unlink one drone to connect to the other every time
Excellent review, these are the exact two drones I was considering.
Thanks for watching and glad I could help 🙌🏼
Great video man! it's actually mind blowing how far drone tech has come in just 10 years! I remember in 2014 we were happy if our drone could maintain an image signal up to like 400meters! 🤣🤣
Shot bro! Dude I considered it a successful flight if the drone returned in 1 piece! 😂
I’ll never forget the original Phantom 2 GoPro struggle to transmit video. $1249 for just a naked drone with no camera or mount, $349 for a two axis gimbal, $399 for a GoPro 3 Black, $139 2.4ghz transmitter and receiver, $89 for OSD upgrade, $79 for BlueBeam antennas…
We gotta give DJI credit. I know they are quite pricey on some drones but they still open entry level prices. They really sticked to their goal, "Everyone can fly". This was their motto when they only had inspire, phantom pro on their shelf.
I love the video quality, this is the first drone I've ever wanted!
Yeh it’s a great drone!
Mini 4 winssss, great drone the flip look like a begginer drone and casualy content creator. I prefer mini 4 pro
Fair enough! 🙌🏼 but the price point of the flip is 🔥
I don't think the two drones will be any different in terms of image quality. Both record in 4k 100 and have D-Log, but in terms of obstacle avoidance the Mini 4 Pro is ahead. Nevertheless, the flip is an exciting drone for this price.
@MaxKiefer the flip look more cheap image, more blur image compared to mini 4 for me
@ Exactly
@ Which video?
Controler have or not in dji flip
You don’t need it for tracking shots
Wow I must say this was very informative and the structure of your videos is top notch. Very very impressed with this content. Big up Cape Town and big up SA. I am only discovering this channel now.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😎 🇿🇦
The flip is the one that is just easy to have with you at all times and great for quick social media stuff and unique pictures etc
Yes true!
I own the mini pro 4 and cannot understate just how much ahead of the curve this drone was.
This is truly an amazing drone!
So glad I decided to go with it instead of mini 3 pro.
Yeh the Mini 4 Pro is epic!
Thank you for the fair and honest review. All other youtubers are hyping this drone so much.... got sick of this influencers 🤮
Haha no worries. I’m just trying to be as honest as possible 🙌🏼
Is Dj Flip said to be noisier than the Mini 4Pro? And does it work with the remote control of the second version of Dji RC2?
All of that is literally in the video
Yes it’s a lot noisier. Check out my sound comparison towards the end
For me, I drive on offroad trails and camp. I’m contemplating the flip to save the propellers being around lotttsss of trees on my adventures. Also, to play with the active track and follow modes. I cannot find if I can set it to actually follow my truck driving slow on offroad trails?? Or does it have to be a person?? Seems like I could maybe draw that box around the truck with the screen controller??? Any help would be awesome!! Flip vs mini 3 for me.
I’m 90% sure it can also truck a car just as well. It has AI subject recognition!
Great video, thanks. The fly without a controller footage on the beach looked super steady. Did that require a lot of stabilisation in post? It looked pretty windy there.
Thanks! Nope no stabilisation at all. And it was very windy 🙌🏼
Wow. That is absolutely incredible. Thanks
Amazing comparison and detailed info
How about mini 3 pro vs flip?
Wich one is better?
In terms of durablity,
Like Birds attack, crash etc.
Battery life, and Specially resolution.
Great review seems unbiased and true 💯💪🏽
Thanks! 🙏🏼
I have just purchased mini 4 pro and can't wait to fly it for first time! And mini 4 pro is really the GOAT ❤
Nice! Have fun 🤩🤩
@ thanks luke! By the way, which one will u choose ?
@ragboysinterestinglife I would say the Mini 4 Pro, because it is quieter and can fly better in stronger winds. And with the plus battery you get very good flight time. But to be honest I prefer the bigger drones like Air and Mavic series
Do you think I should sell my Neo and upgrade to the flip, I like that this one has the sensors and extended battery life
This doesn’t do FPV mode .. which is why I love the Neo. Motion controllers and goggles make it incredibly fun
That’s a great question. The answer depends on what you want to use the drones for. If you want to fly FPV then 100% keep the Neo. If you want to use it like a normal camera drone and for quick shots etc, then I would sell the Neo and get the Flip. It does all of that WAY better than the Neo does
How much you plan to sell it for?
Yeah. The flip and mini 4 pro are just a straight upgrade in basically every way. The flip and m4p have pros and cons, so it mainly comes down to preference on the specific features you want. The flip will be closer to the Neo in terms of feature set if you like what it offers, but just better all around. The mini 4 pro just adds 360 obstacle avoidance and the ability use larger >250g batteries. But if battery life while over 250g and side/rear obstacle avoidance are irrelevant to you, then the flip is better. If the flip had omni sensors, then it would be the best sub 250g drone.
Do you recommend this over mini 3 ( non pro ) ?
Yes I would choose this one for sure 🙌🏼
@LukeMaximoBell1 why not mini3, can you elaborate? I was concerned about poor wind resistance in flip and wanted to opt for mini3 for that reason
@ if you need better wind resistance and can’t afford the Mini 4 Pro then Mini 3 is a good option. The camera is better on Flip vs Mini 3 and it’s got a better transmission system which is why I prefer it
Would you recommend dji flip for my first drone or would you go for dji mini
4 pro
If you can afford the extra money go for the Mini 4 Pro. Overall it’s a more capable drone
How far away can you fly in a round trip with a full battery on the flip??
DJI says 14km, but I would say realistically 10km with no wind
Awesome video!!! I noticed that many of the clips looked slowed down, which gave a really beautiful effect. As a newer creator I'm always on the lookout for advice.
I'm wondering what frame rate you shot those clips at 30fps?? And what software are you using for post editing? Thanks, and again, this was a great video to watch!!!
The slow motion clips are shot at 4K100 and slowed down to 25% speed so they are played back at 25FPS
your video is really fantastic, I love it, I've already bought Flip for my travels in the future. I have some questions hope u can help me, with Flip mode flight quickshot without phone or remote, can it record video by itself
Enjoy it! Yes it auto records video by itself after it takes off
hahahahahahahaha! that's the introduction that I've been looking for! well done!
Haha glad you enjoyed it 😂
"The Drone Creative" Channel didnt recommend it because its not possible to get stable footage under winding conditions. How YOU manage that? And did you fly the Mini 4 Pro and Flip at the same time? Or was there another pilot i didnt recognize.
Oh that’s strange, I got lots of good footage while it was very windy. I wonder if there was a problem with his unit… I was flying them at the same time for some of the shots, and I was flying them one after another for other shots
What a BEAUTIFUL place. Thanks for the reviews! Great work.
Sure thing! 🙌🏼
What do you need to fly a drone for UA-cam or any social media?
SA drone laws are a mess 🙈 I don’t do commercial drone flying anymore because of the admin involved.
@LukeMaximoBell1
So can not just fly any where as a hobby
@@jacquessaayman5393 No definitely not
@@LukeMaximoBell1
Where can I get approved for the fly zone
The exact video i was looking for, thank you!
Awesome! So glad I could help 🙌🏼
@@LukeMaximoBell1 Hopefully they release the mini 5 pro soon, ive been waiting yearrsss to pull the trigger on a drone
Yes I would love to see what DJI brings to the table with the Mini 5 Pro!
@@KandidVision excuse me.. is there any info about the mini 5 release date or anything ?
@amjadalyafi3203 sadly no except for unofficial stuff, my comment was just being hopeful, hypothetical and skeptical
Considering the lesser wind resistance do you think it would be a good upgrade from the mini 3 non pro?
Yeh I would say it’s a good upgrade from the Mini 3 🙌🏼
DJI Mini 4 Pro is over a year old (16 months) and a new one could probably be on a horizon. I do have it and love it for filming on places where I can not use my Mavic 3 Pro.
I’m guessing about August this year Mini 5 Pro will come out
what parks can you fly in? I know Karoo doesn't allow drone flight.
None 🙈
Should I get it as an upgrade for the Neo? But I have the RC 2 already isn't it better to get extra battery or do I sell the second controller? Or give it to my wife?
The Flip is definitely an upgrade from the Neo
Whats the maximum height we can fly dji flip?
Same as Mini 4 Pro I believe it’s 500m
Flip does not have LiDAR, it’s an infrared tof sensor, this is very different to LiDAR which is on the front of the Air 3S.
Yes good point! That’s my mistake
And apparently not avoidance just brakes so useless in tight areas while in following mode. Could end up being worse than the Neo that may clip objects and carry on while the Flip will just stop
If you can just tell me, does this camera shoot straight down as well? I ask because I had the first DJI FPV drone and the max angle I can get to point down was 15 degrees.
I think getting this drone would be a great option if it can shoot straight down for real estate and roof inspections.
Yes it can shoot straight down 🙌🏼
When can we expect mini 5?
I haven't heard anything about it yet from DJI. But if I had I wouldn't be allowed to say anything anyways 😂
Seriously, what could be added to a mini 4 pro and still keep it under 250g?
This video is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for the work you do!
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼 glad you enjoyed it!
Nice one. How is the wind resistance between the two ?
Mini 4 Pro has much better wind resistance
@LukeMaximoBell1 Thanks. I returned Neo as it was pretty much unusable in UK. So now confused between Flip and Mini 4 pro. I like the ease of Flip but then if its going to be almost the same as Neo then it would be a pointless purchase.
@@yankie1983 It's much higher wind resistance than the Neo, but if you are in a windy area go for the Mini 4 Pro to avoid further dissapointment
good afternoon. I would like to know about wind resistance in the following condition: I plan to buy the FLIP but both you and other people say that the mini 4 pro is more resistant, but my use is very specific. I will use it to carry out building inspections, inspect facades and roofs, terraces of buildings and facades and roofs of warehouses, therefore I will deal with situations sometimes with a WIND CORRIDOR as I will be between two or three buildings, in the gap between towers and with the possibility of facing wind corridor. Also regarding the possibility of collisions and damage, the Flip, as it is cheaper, will have a lower repair cost and due to the trimmings it will also be safer when falling, can you give me your opinion?
Good question. With the chance of a wind corridor definitely go for a Mini 4 Pro. If you have ominidirectional obstacle avoidance on while flying you will likely not hit anything with Mini 4 Pro.
However because you are doing inspections it might be better to go for the Air 3 or 3S because it handles wind even better, has better battery life and most importantly it has the 3X Len’s which will help hugely with your inspections
Love this!! Definitely awesome for a beginner! And dayun Luke is soo easy on the eyes! 😍
Thanks! 😂
Im a begginer in droning, I need to shot profesional quality shots and videos of houses inside and outside
Do you think the flip will be enough or better to go with pro?
Yes I think the Flip will be a great option and it’s got prop guards in case you hit walls.
Also should I get it for professional cliënt work inside a building like a car company to make shot's of cara in the showroom?
Mini 4 Pro is better for that
@@LukeMaximoBell1 , for professionals like you sure, but for most of us bumping against, instead of crashing i n t o a wall/obstacle is a better deal filming indoors compared to a M4P (even with external guards from my experience) despite its better flying capabilities😅.
BTW, I really appreciate the work, thought and detail you put into your balanced approach during reviews to address the the main questions honestly and full on.
You are one of the few here on YT who don't hastely rush through some superficial comparisons during a drone review, but who goes through tremendous length to actually show them in detail in a very informative and entertaining way!
Great review! 👏 I’m wondering if there are any differences in the follow functions between the Flip and Mini 4 Pro? Which one would you recommend as a follow drone for activities such as trail biking, bike park riding, and alpine skiing?
The Flip is great for a follow drone because you don’t need a controller. The Mini is always going to require the controller which is annoying. In terms of actual following they will probably be pretty similar
The Flip can currently only track people! So all mini drones are better at tracking!
Would the FLIP be good for indoor real estate videos?
Yeh you could use it for that. Would be nice because of the bumpers. But maybe Avata 2 is better?
@LukeMaximoBell1 hmmm wondering which has better camera/low light capability
@@PropertiesForSaleInJamaica Flip will have better low light performance because of it's larger aperture.
@@LukeMaximoBell1 Thanks
Is the front obstacle avoidance sensor definitely LIDAR and not just IR?
This is from the spec sheet:
3D ToF Sensor
Measurement Range: 0.3-8 m (reflectivity > 10%)
FOV: Horizontal 60°, Vertical 60°
Regarding the camera comparison, aren’t they both the same camera?
Not according to DJI, but they appear to be 🙌🏼
Would you recommend the flip over the mini 4 pro ?
Yes for the price! But if you need better wind resistance and can afford it go for Mini 4 Pro.
as a beginner what i should i buy in short in budget plzz tell me
The Flip is a great option! 🙌🏼
how fast can it fly? i am curious if it could follow me in a motorcycle
No I don’t think it would be fast enough for that especially if there is wind
10:28 Are you sure it's lidar? 🤔
No it’s infrared. That’s my mistake
what is the better option to choosd between flip and mini3?
In my opinion the Flip is the better choice 🙌🏼
@LukeMaximoBell1 interms of controls and image/video quality? well good thing I haven't purchased the mini 3 yet. I probably consider the flip
Your video is probably the best I've seen on UA-cam, the comparison detail is awesome!
I do Real Estate Media, would you recommend to buy the FLIP to do RE drone videos and photography?
Thanks! Yes for sure the Flip would be excellent for that
@ thanks Luke! Appreciate the response.
Does the Flip compatible with the Goggles 3 and motion 3 controller for FPV like the M4P is ?
Not yet unfortunately 😢
Any idea on mini 5 pro launch? Can we expect soon?
I would guess end of the year. Maybe September 2025 around there. Haven’t heard anything yet though
Mini 5 should be a 1inch sensor with video quality similar to osmo pocket 3... My guess
@@TravelMap yes! That would be epic! I wonder if they will be able to keep it under 250g with a 1 inch sensor.
@@LukeMaximoBell1 hope they may find some design to keep it under 250g
How far can you fly Flip without controller?
Not very far. About 30m maximum
@LukeMaximoBell1 thank you. Too bad. If the range would be around 500 meters or more, it would be perfect travel drone. Too bad, Dji didn't make a smaller controller.
Does the older Mini Pro have those automated piloting modes like Circle and Rocket? Is it missing some? Do they ever give firmware upgrades to add these new features?
I think those quick shots will be reserved for drones with full propeller guards like the Flip and the Neo. That’s just my guess
Great video, question. Is the flip comparable with the DJI googles from the avata 2?
Thanks! Unfortunately it is not 🙃
Awesome comparison. Would you recommend an upgrade to FLIP from mini 3 pro?
Hmm this is a tricky one to answer… If I were buying one or the other today I would go for the Flip. But I don’t think it’s really worth upgrading right now.
@@LukeMaximoBell1 Thanks a ton for the reply. I was thinking to hold onto mini3 pro for an year :) thank you :)
Can you fly it it at night and have zoom dji flip?
Yes. And it has digital zoom but I never used it
Will you have the name or link of the sakateboard you use in the video please?
It’s called a Onewheel. This is the GT
Yeah this is a top tier review and just to add a thought: if you just need something for a bit of aerial B-Roll, establishing shots or social media content then there’s no need to nitpick, get the cheaper drone it does an incredible job for the price. If you’re wanting to offer a professional service and need high quality images you shouldn’t be looking at the mini drones anyway, invest in a Mavic or even an Air.
Watching this on my phone, I would have to strain to see any significant difference in image quality and guess what? The casual consumer isn’t pausing and zooming in to your video, content>definition.
Thanks for the compliments! I completely agree with you on these points as well 🙌🏼
hu luke i have not find direction track where i can find it
Do you mean you can’t find it in the settings?
Which drone should I buy mini 3, mini 4k or flip? I have a bit of budget constraint and this would be my first drone
This is a tricky one. To be honest I would say the Flip
@@LukeMaximoBell1thank you
Image is pretty... Which app u using
For editing? FCPX
Any idea when it’s coming to SA?
Not sure hey, but I’m guessing Feb
Awesome review, thank you 👍🏼
Is it possible to fly the Flip with the RC2 as well?
Sure thing, thanks for the kind words
Thanks for comparison, I think obstacle avoidance is much more important for a beginner. So I'm more sure I should buy the Mini 4 Pro after watching your video.
Yes fair enough! It’s a very very helpful feature to have 🙌🏼
How fast can you go with it following? Thinking dirt bike
43 kph or 26 mph, but I haven’t tested this
Definitely getting the Flip 🔥
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Interesting review, thanks. I understand that the Flip doesn’t permit waypoints while Pro does. As it’s only software, I don’t understand why not. Do you think DJI will add waypoints to the Flip in the future?
Yes it’s totally possible they will add it in the future. No reason the Flip shouldn’t be able to do waypoints from a technical perspective
Does this drone work with the Goggles 3?
Not at the moment
Excellent video thank you! Quick correction: The flip does not have a lidar at front but infrared.
Yes you are right! Sorry about the slip up
@ No probs. I love your videos and I am a Captonian. I’m still in England since 2002. Miss Cape Town every day. Time Out gave Cape Town the top city in the World prize this year. I fly a Mavice 2 zoom . I use that to chase cruise ships near Southampton .Might get the flip as a sub 249g drone .Cheers :-)
For anyone reading the comment, I'm gonna buy my first drone. Torn between Flip and Mini 3 because of similar price point. I know the Flip will perform worse than the Mini in windy situation. But watching from Luke video, the video captured from Flip still looks good and not shaky even in the strong wind. I mainly gonna use it for my job as a wedding videographer, and of the location will be beaches. Based on your experience, is it still okay to use drone that perform not so good in windy situation? I prefer the Flip because of the D-log and propeller guard (will help me as a beginner). Thank you for your answer!
If you need to be quiet then Mini 3 is a better option. But Flip is awesome and safe to fly around people. Wedding doesn’t need to be high speed shots so even if it is windy Flip will get you get shots
nice review. subbed
if anything this makes me want to buy a mini 4 pro hahaha
I may try to sell my Neo and get the basic flip but.. not sure if the Neo has any resale value
Thanks! I’m sure you could sell your Neo 2nd hand. The Flip does all the Neo stuff even better. Without the FPV
What great content answered all my questions,Which dji drones offers omnidirectional protection with the best image quality and functionality around £1000 or little on top please, that too for someone like me who is a beginner with drone tech but wants a drone that can match other professional camera gear like an fx3 and fx6 footage please
Sure thing! Mini 4 pro is your best offer then
@ thanks Luke you the man 👍
Mini 4 🔥
I have a DJI Neo and the Dronie only allows 10 meters in height, could you tell me what the maximum distance is for the DJI Flip?
I will check for you but I believe it’s 20m maximum.
@@LukeMaximoBell1 What frustrates me most about the DJI Neo is precisely the distance from the Dronie, which is very low. I thought that the Flip, with more battery life and wind resistance, would allow it to fly up to 30 or 40 meters. Unbelievable, I'm not interested in buying the Flip like this.
Buy the controller then the Neo can track at any distance! Unbelievable!
Hi thank you for the video. I just got the mini 4 pro and having a little buyer's remorse. I'm still confused with the tracking, does it have more features aside from pushing the button on the drone? Couldn't the 4 mini pro also track you but you just hide the controller after you set it?
This is a good question. DJI likely won’t introduce the same autonomous tracking features that the Neo and Flip have to the Mini line. To separate the lineup better and because the Flip and Neo have prop guards built in. I believe the Mini 4 Pro can do most of the same kind of tracking I demonstrated here but the difference is you will have to use the controller. Where’s with the Neo and Flip you can do it all without a controller
@@LukeMaximoBell1 Thank you much
@@CMWCheung No problem!
The Flip currently only tracks people! Your Mini 4 Pro tracks anything, flies faster better battery efficiency, and more quiet. The 360 degree obstacle avoidance is a plus as well. The only thing going for the Flip is fast take-off and can track without the controller. Although once locked on to anything just put the controller away
Take some time to learn the various automatic features of the Mini 4 Pro. Having a quieter drone makes it easier to use (for me), better stability in wind is nothing to scoff at IMO, and features like Waypoints I dont think are on the Flip.
Don't buyers remorse when you have a brilliant drone to use. Using a controller is just learning curve.
Are these cameras really identical? I watched another review that shows the Flip's camera is not as sharp or as good as the Mini 4 Pro. But your review is the most beautiful. Thanks!
Yeh from what I have found they are essentially identical. Who said that the camera isn’t as good? Either they didn’t actually compare it or don’t really know what they are doing 😂
@LukeMaximoBell1
I have watched almost all the videos, and I didn't like the footage. Maybe the people filming didn't do a good job. I even asked someone, "If you compare the Mini 3 Pro, Flip, and Mini 4 Pro in terms of camera sharpness, what do you think?" The answer was, "It can only be compared with the Mini 3 Pro
Very good video... the considerations I had were finally answered in this video I just have to choose my decision.
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Excellent review! Looking to purchase my first - sub 250g - drone and was ready to buy the Mini 4 Pro. Is the Flip the Mini 5 pro?! 👍😎🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks! No I think Mini 5 Pro will likely come out later this year
Great video man! I'm thinking of getting a new smaller drone than my air 3, I mainly want to film myself running and cycling, which one you think I should get? Mini 3 pro or 4 pro or the flip? Thank you in advance !
Honestly I would probably go for the Flip. It’s the easiest to use for follow shots and works really well for it
crazy how cheap this drone is! i checked all the details and not a lot of differences between the flip and the mini 4 pro exept for sensors! the sound difference is significant! will still keep my mini 3 pro for now
Yeh it’s a great price!! Mini 3 Pro is still an amazing drone 🙌🏼
What difference did you find on the sensor? They both use a 1/1.3" 48MP sensor with 24mm f1.7 lens
@@MrCoffisthe image processing power of the M4P is higher than
@ hmm well at least it’s not apparent when looking at dji’s website. Both do 150Mbps at 10 bit so …idk
Luvinn the Flip! It has object avoidance? Is it compatible w Mini2 batteries? More quiet than the 2?
Not sure if it’s quieter than Mini 2. Different batteries. Obstacle avoidance yes but only at the front
Hii very honest review highlight each drone abilities.. I want to ask, can any of this drone use mic for recording our voice. So i can vlog while exercise?
Hey! No problem. Yes you can. It can record audio from your phone mic or external mic and it will cancel out the drone sound
@LukeMaximoBell1 thank uu. And should we use the dji mic or can we use other mic like holly land lark m2?
@@nunuros You can use any mic as long as it can connect to your phone.
Hi. I love my mini4 pro, not gonna change it soon. You have a great board, what is the name of that? Looks really good
Yeh Mini 4 Pro is great! It’s a Onewheel GT
@ that thing looks awesome, you should make a review on that. Keep up the good work
does it better than mini 3?
Yes for sure 🙌🏼 nice upgrade
Thank you so much for the amazing video! It definitely convinced me to buy the Flip. I’m based in South Africa and was wondering if there are any taxes or additional fees to consider when purchasing it from the DJI store. Thanks again for the great content!
No worries! If you are buying in SA rather wait till local suppliers like IStore or Orms stock it. If you order overseas you will pay important duties and VAT when it arrives
@@LukeMaximoBell1 Thank you so much i phoned everyone but there is no eta yet and I need one for a job in early Feb
Is the dji flip in SA yet to buy
Not yet I don’t think
Bro your shots are incredible! Thanks for this, just like The Drone Creative's review, I think you've pushed me toward the Mini 4 Pro. If buying used the price difference is relatively minimal...
Thanks! I watched his review and it’s excellent. Mini 4 Pro is great and if you can get it second hand even better!
It would be interesting to see, how the drone follow me mode works in a difficult environment, like woods and riding a MTB.
Yeh that would be a good test. I think it might fly into trees and things
Considering both drones, I'm all for the quieter voice of the 4 Pro, and the more complete obstacle avoidance. The only thing I prefer about the Flip are the propeller guards. I was thinking that aftermarket prop guards would solve that for the 4 Pro, but after watching reviews of the various kinds, they're not a great solution. They actually nullify the obstacle avoidance, and make the drone work much harder in wind.
Yeh I agree with this. The major thing the flip has going for it are the lower price and the built in prop guards
I'm looking for a beginner drone for my first timer, should i go for the mini 3 pro or the flip? The wind resistant, the ease of handling and price are pretty similar.
That’s a tricky one. Personally I would probably go for the Flip because of the cool quick shot modes it has built it without a controller
Buy the Neo crash it over and over without much risk of damage. And it's cheap! Great to learn to fly, then when you have learned not to crash upgrade something better
@@LukeMaximoBell1 yea i think i have to go for the flip, but does it have any downsides or differeneces in the wind resistant, does it affect too much to the video or the drone ?
@@gregb1599 i did consider the Neo before but in my city, the wind this a big thing for the Neo, and the battery is too low, especially in windy condition.
@duongchau4371 Fair enough, the strongest wind I had my Neo in was 45kph in which it crashed lol but zero damage, it was actually a wind gust that flipped it over. The Flip battery is not that great at 24 minutes but around 10 more minutes than the Neo, but at 3110mah the Flip has very poor efficiency! I was hoping the Flip would have a robust front crash avoidance, but one video showed it crashing into a lamp post. And the same review definitely said the Flip is far less robust than the Neo.
Love this review. Thanks for the simple down to earth testing. Focusing on what the average user will want to know.
So glad you appreciated my effort 🙌🏼 that’s exactly what I was going for
@LukeMaximoBell1 well it's convinced me to get one. Love my little Neo but it's short fall was always camera. The prop guards are a must for me.
@ Yeh the prop guards are super helpful. The Flip camera is WAY better than Neo. If you buy online please use my affiliate link in description. Then I get a 2% commission.
@LukeMaximoBell1 sure thing.
Honestly I just need to know if it is better than Mini 2, seems so but any chance you can give advice?
Oh yes it will be a huge upgrade over the Mini 2. Better battery life, much better camera, better wind resistance, more features etc. would be a great upgrade for you 🙌🏼