DJI’s Mini 4K Drone Offers Affordable Aerial Excellence at Just $249 for Prime Members

At $249 shipped for Prime Members, down from $299. The DJI Mini 4K is a top pick for aerial photography newbies and pros just getting into drones. It weighs a svelte 249 grams yet still packs a 4K camera, boasting reliable flight as well as intuitive controls.

The Mini 4K’s 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor shoots 4K video at 30 FPS with 100Mbps bitrate. Perfect for social media, vlogs or small projects. Its 3-axis gimbal is ideal for steady shots in windy conditions, while boasting the ability to capture 12MP photos with 48MP mode and RAW/JPEG images, complete with 2x digital zoom.

As for flight performance, you can expect around 31 minutes (25-28 minutes in practice) of flight time, even with Level 5 wind resistance up to 24 mph, and and brushless motors enable takeoffs at 4,000 meters. The OcuSync 2.0 system maintains a stable connection up to 10 km in ideal conditions, with a downward vision sensor for precise hovering and safe landing, from beaches to backyards.

Designed for ease, the Mini 4K integrates with the DJI Fly app, offering easy to understand tutorials and a simple interface. Features like one-tap takeoff/landing and GPS guided return-to-home deliver cinematic results effortlessly. QuickShots (Dronie, Helix, Circle). Its sub-250 grams weight means no FAA registration required for recreational use in the US.

Compared to the Potensic Atom, the Mini 4K is better built and has better software. Plus, its folding design (5.4 x 3.2 x 2.3 inches) makes it even smaller than the DJI Mini 4 Pro, while retaining 80% of the Pro’s features for a fraction of the cost. Sure, there’s the DJI Neo, but this model is stable with better gimbal performance.