[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":215},["ShallowReactive",2],{"compare-en-dji-mini-4-pro-vs-dji-mini-3-pro":3},{"a":4,"b":150},{"id":5,"title":6,"availableInBrazil":7,"body":8,"category":121,"description":122,"discontinued":7,"draft":7,"extension":123,"image":124,"manufacturer":125,"meta":126,"model":127,"navigation":128,"path":129,"priceBRL":130,"priceBRLMax":130,"priceUSD":131,"released":132,"seo":133,"slug":134,"specs":135,"stem":147,"translation_slug":134,"updated":148,"__hash__":149},"en_models\u002Fen\u002Fmodels\u002Fdji-mini-4-pro.md","DJI Mini 4 Pro: Specs, Weight & Price (2026)",false,{"type":9,"value":10,"toc":113},"minimark",[11,15,18,27,34,39,42,45,48,52,55,58,62,65,68,72,75,91,94,98,101],[12,13,14],"p",{},"In September 2023, DJI launched the Mini 4 Pro with an ambitious promise: omnidirectional obstacle avoidance in a drone weighing under 250 grams. Before it, that combination simply didn't exist.",[12,16,17],{},"The 250g threshold matters for regulatory reasons. In many countries, including the US, UK, EU, and Brazil, drones below this weight face lighter registration requirements and more permissive operating conditions. The Mini 4 Pro preserves that advantage while delivering camera specs and safety features previously found only in larger, heavier drones.",[12,19,20,21,26],{},"For our hands-on verdict and whether it is worth buying, read the full ",[22,23,25],"a",{"href":24},"\u002Fdji-mini-4-pro-review\u002F","DJI Mini 4 Pro review",".",[12,28,29,33],{},[30,31,32],"strong",{},"Quick specs:"," The DJI Mini 4 Pro weighs 249 g, flies up to 34 minutes (45 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus), shoots 4K\u002F60fps on a 1\u002F1.3-inch sensor, and offers omnidirectional obstacle avoidance with up to 20 km of O4 transmission range. Full specifications are in the table below.",[35,36,38],"h2",{"id":37},"camera-and-image-quality","Camera and Image Quality",[12,40,41],{},"The 1\u002F1.3\" CMOS sensor with 48 megapixels is the same found in the DJI Air 3, a more expensive and significantly heavier drone. The variable aperture F\u002F1.7–F\u002F4 enables real depth-of-field control and better low-light performance compared to the 1\u002F2.3\" sensors of the previous generation.",[12,43,44],{},"For video, the Mini 4 Pro shoots 4K\u002F60fps at up to 150 Mbps in D-Log M profile, a format that preserves exposure latitude and simplifies color grading in post. The most relevant addition for vertical content creators is native 2.7K portrait mode recording (no crop), designed for Instagram Reels and TikTok.",[12,46,47],{},"Active Track 360° uses the omnidirectional obstacle avoidance to follow moving subjects while avoiding collisions, something the Mini 3 Pro couldn't do with its three-directional detection.",[35,49,51],{"id":50},"obstacle-avoidance-the-generations-differentiator","Obstacle Avoidance: The Generation's Differentiator",[12,53,54],{},"The APAS 360° system with six-direction sensors is the Mini 4 Pro's main argument over its predecessors and competitors at similar weight. It detects and autonomously routes around obstacles during automated flights and in ActiveTrack mode, significantly reducing crash risk.",[12,56,57],{},"Important note: in standard manual flight, the system warns about obstacles but doesn't autonomously avoid them. Autonomous evasion primarily operates in intelligent flight modes.",[35,59,61],{"id":60},"battery-and-range","Battery and Range",[12,63,64],{},"DJI rates the standard 2,590 mAh battery at up to 34 minutes in ideal conditions; independent reviewers and owners typically report 24 to 28 minutes in real-world use, factoring in wind, temperature, and automated modes. The Fly More Combo Plus includes the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (3,850 mAh), extending endurance to up to 45 minutes.",[12,66,67],{},"The base package includes the RC-N1 controller, which requires a smartphone as its screen. The DJI RC 2 (with a built-in 1,000-nit display) is available separately and recommended for bright outdoor conditions.",[35,69,71],{"id":70},"who-its-for","Who It's For",[12,73,74],{},"The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best value available for photographers and content creators who need professional-grade image quality without sacrificing the convenience of the 249g form factor. It's especially well-suited for:",[76,77,78,82,85,88],"ul",{},[79,80,81],"li",{},"Urban flying where the 249g weight reduces regulatory burden",[79,83,84],{},"Creators producing vertical content for social platforms",[79,86,87],{},"Pilots who want added safety in environments with obstacles",[79,89,90],{},"Those upgrading from entry-level drones and wanting a real quality jump",[12,92,93],{},"Those who fly exclusively in open areas and don't need obstacle avoidance should consider the Mini 2 SE ($299) as a more affordable alternative. Anyone wanting an even larger sensor should look at the Air 3S (1\" sensor, $1,099+), with the trade-off of a 720g body and no 249g regulatory benefit.",[95,96],"faq",{":items":97},"[{\"question\":\"Does the DJI Mini 4 Pro require FAA registration?\",\"answer\":\"In the US, drones under 0.55 lbs (249g) used purely for recreational flying do not require FAA registration under the Exception for Recreational Flyers. 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The ~$100 price premium is easily justified for regular use.\"}]",[99,100],"hr",{},[12,102,103],{},[104,105,106,107],"em",{},"Sources: ",[22,108,112],{"href":109,"rel":110},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dji.com\u002Fmini-4-pro\u002Fspecs",[111],"nofollow","DJI: Mini 4 Pro official specs",{"title":114,"searchDepth":115,"depth":115,"links":116},"",2,[117,118,119,120],{"id":37,"depth":115,"text":38},{"id":50,"depth":115,"text":51},{"id":60,"depth":115,"text":61},{"id":70,"depth":115,"text":71},"consumer","The DJI Mini 4 Pro weighs just 249g and delivers omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, a 1\u002F1.3\" sensor, 4K\u002F60fps video and 34 min flight time. 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It established the standard that the Mini 4 Pro would surpass six months later.",[12,159,160],{},"Discontinued in 2024 with the arrival of the Mini 4 Pro, it remains available at some retailers and on the used market. For buyers who find it at a significantly reduced price, it remains a capable drone.",[35,162,164],{"id":163},"camera-113-sensor-at-249g","Camera: 1\u002F1.3\" Sensor at 249g",[12,166,167],{},"The 1\u002F1.3\" CMOS sensor with 48 MP and f\u002F1.7 aperture was groundbreaking when launched: no drone at this weight had offered this sensor size before. D-Log M support enables proper color grading in post-production.",[12,169,170],{},"Native vertical video (2.7K portrait, no crop) was a first for the category and particularly valuable for creators producing short-form content for Instagram Reels and TikTok.",[35,172,174],{"id":173},"how-it-compares-to-the-mini-4-pro","How It Compares to the Mini 4 Pro",[12,176,177],{},"The Mini 4 Pro supersedes it on two key points: omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (vs. three-directional) and Active Track 360°. The camera quality is essentially equivalent. If you find the Mini 3 Pro at a substantial discount, it's still a worthwhile purchase for most use cases.",[95,179],{":items":180},"[{\"question\":\"Should I buy the Mini 3 Pro or Mini 4 Pro?\",\"answer\":\"The Mini 4 Pro is the better drone: omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, Active Track 360°, and native vertical 2.7K. 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