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The DJI Mini 4 Pro (starting at $759) is a small camera drone that does nearly everything right. It folds up for easy storage, is light enough to sidestep registration requirements in most regions, and sports a fantastic Quad Bayer camera that swaps between wide-screen and vertical video recording in a jiff. Full 360-degree obstacle avoidance sensors and an HDR video profile give it the edge over its predecessor, the Mini 3 Pro, so it becomes our new Editors’ Choice winner for most creators interested in aerial imaging, as well as for beginners who want the security of obstacle avoidance.
Light Enough to Skip FAA Registration
At 249 grams (or 8.8 ounces), the Mini 4 Pro weighs the same as every Mini model before it. That figure puts the drone in a weight class that’s less subject to restrictions in many regions around the world. In the US, it means recreational fliers can skip the $5 FAA registration fee. You still need to take the basic TRUST knowledge test, but that’s free. In other places, this weight means you have a lot more freedom to fly—Canada, the EU, and the UK reserve stricter rules for larger drones. If you’re new to flying remote copters, take time to read up on the rules and regulations before your first flight.
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The DJI Mini 4 Pro is quite small, too. Folded down, it measures just 2.4 by 3.5 by 5.7 inches (HWD), so it’s easy to fit in a gear bag along with any accessories you need.
As for the design, the airframe is plastic with a light gray finish. Air cooling vents behind the gimbal and on the rear keep the drone’s components from overheating. The open design means it doesn’t have any sort of weather protection, but that’s something I expect more from industrial models.