Subj : DJI Mini 4 Pro unveiled meet the drone that DJI fans are calling To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Sep 25 2023 14:15:04 DJI Mini 4 Pro unveiled meet the drone that DJI fans are calling the Air 3 mini Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:29 +0000 Description: The DJI Mini 4 Pro adds omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and 4K 100fps video but is an otherwise incremental update FULL STORY ====================================================================== We rate the DJI Mini 3 Pro as the best drone for most people, and it has now officially been succeeded by the Mini 4 Pro. And while the Mini 3 Pro blew us away with comprehensive improvements, almost 18-months later our DJI Mini 4 Pro review reveals the latest model as an incremental update, refining whats already excellent. The fourth-gen flagship model in DJIs Mini series of drones also weighs less than 250g and therefore remains in the lowest-risk category of drone in Europe thats the Open Category A1. Consequently, pilots enjoy the greatest degree of freedom when taking to the skies, making the Mini 4 Pro an excellent drone for beginners , with enough features to also satisfy pro pilots. Those familiar with this mini series of DJI drones may feel a little disappointed by the Mini 4 Pro theres not a lot new going on over the Mini 3 Pro, with most of the improvements affecting the flying experience rather than the camera. Most of the new features are inherited from the next level up DJI Air 3 , leading many DJI fans to label this latest sub-250g drone as an Air 3 mini. Lets take a look at what is and what isnt new. (Image credit: DJI) Big Air 3 features in a Mini Pilots that like to push it with how close they fly to objects need obstacle sensing to avoid costly collisions. The Mini 3 Pro is equipped with tri-directional object sensing from the front, behind and below, and now its successor boasts omnidirectional object sensing, which also covers both sides of the drone. This class-leading safety feature is a first for a Mini series drone, although how necessary the Mini 4 Pros next-level obstacle sensing is to your flight experience no doubt depends on the kind of flying you do, and how close you like to push it to the surrounding environment. DJI Mini 4 Pro: Price and release date The DJI Mini 4 Pro was announced on September 25, 2023, with sales starting immediately. The drone is available in one of three kits; DJI Mini 4 Pro (DJI RC-N2) for $759 / 689 / AU$1,119, DJI Mini 4 Pro (DJI RC2) for $959 / 869 / AU$1,149 or DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) for $1,099 / 979 / AU$1,699. The usual add-on accessories are available, including the Flight battery for $65 / 56 / AU$99 and ND filter set for $55 / 45 / AU$79. After the Mini 4 Pro leaks, TechRadars former Cameras previously shared that theyll be sticking with their Mini 3 Pro , but one flight feature added to the Mini 4 Pro that leaves them a little green-eyed is Waypoints, which is a flight mode for presetting a flight trajectory and shooting actions. Another less-rumored new flight feature is 360-degree Automatic Tracking, whereby pilots can execute camera movements such as circling, pulling in and away using the remote controllers trace wheel interface, with what DJI says is "greatly improved tracking accuracy". The Mini 4 Pro can also fly further away legally permitting thanks to DJIs latest OcuSync 4.0 technology that first took off in the DJI Air 3. The 'O4' Full HD 60fps video transmission range is almost double that of the previous-gen tech, at up to 20km, although in most regions you need to keep your drone within your line of sight, so again this may not be a feature that you make much use of. (Image credit: DJI) New OcuSync 4.0 tech also means that the Mini 4 Pro is compatible with DJIs latest remote controllers; the RC-N2 and R2, too. Overall, theres a decent number of improved flight features, although whether you need most of them or not is another matter. As you were for aerial photographers Moving from the flight features to image quality, and theres not a lot to be said for the Mini 4 Pro like the Mini 3 Pro it's an excellent choice for aerial photographers. It also features the same single 24mm f/1.7 camera, with a 1/1.3in sensor for photos up to 48MP, plus 4K video. Slow motion video recording in 4K has been increased from 60fps to 100fps, and now we get the D-Log M color profile rather than just D-Cinelike, so color matching with higher-level DJI drones will be easier, but thats about it. And theres the feeling that most of the image quality refinements could be handed out to the DJI Mini 3 Pro via a firmware update, or DJIs Software Development Kit (SDK) that could allow developers to program some Mini 4 Pro features onto a Mini 3 Pro. (Image credit: DJI) Despite what feels like a modest update perhaps we were spoiled by the Mini 3 Pro the Mini 4 Pro inherits the crown as the best drone for most people and looks worth the extra outlay for first time buyers. Those who are already happy with the flight features of their Mini 3 Pro can sleep easy, until the next installment at least. You might also like DJI Mini 4 Pro review The DJI Mini 4 Pro has now fully leaked, but I'll be sticking with my Mini 3 Pro The best beginner drones ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-mini-4-pro-unveiled-meet-the-dron e-that-dji-fans-are-calling-the-air-3-mini --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .