DJI Mini 4 Pro Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

[@TheSaint226]

Great review! I love my Mini 4 Pro and RC2...

[@JasonPischke]

That’s awesome!! I’m pumped to fly it more this summer now that the weather is nice!

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

Footage is fire!!!! Thinking of upgrading from Mavic Pro 2. Thanks for making this video! Well done brother.

[@JasonPischke]

Appreciate that!! I have a friend with a Mavic Pro 2 as well who now is selling his Pro 2 after seeing it and messing around with some of the footage from it haha

[@HikeFly22]

Great review and awesome footage and photo

[@JasonPischke]

Means a lot! Thank you for watching!

[@_desertwalker_]

Great job, thanks Jason

[@JasonPischke]

Appreciate that!! Thank you for watching!

[@JShipley323]

Wow, Beautiful location, great job

[@JasonPischke]

Thank you!! Since I bought it in the winter months, I’m excited to get it out here more now that it’s summer!

[@olabergvall3154]

Nice video! But I wonder what you mean by being able to de-register the drone in Europe? We don't register drones, but we do mark them with our personal Operator ID. This is something we can't dodge with the Mini 4 Pro. We don't need a licence or take a test for the sub 250g drones however. So, still unsure what you meant by that.

[@JasonPischke]

Phillip Bloom did an excellent video outlining upcoming 2024 classification changes and what goes into declassifying the Mini 4 Pro. Highly recommend checking that out. Obviously I am based in the US and don’t know a ton about EU drone regulation, but from what I have read starting Jan. 1, 2024 drones under 250 grams in the EU will have a C0 label that restricts the height limit to 120m. Mini 4 Pro’s bought before Jan. 1, 2024 can be declassified through DJI allowing them to be flown in the A1 Sub Category allowing them to be flown above that limit. It’s all very complicated, thats why I would recommend that Phillip Bloom video for more details!

[@mattweir9674]

Picked up my mini 4 pro to scout back country lines in the E. Sierra and many other places and it has not disappointed yet. Recall flying it from a saddle near June lake all the way up into the San Joaquin couloir and was able to scout an avalanche zone and drop into a chute before losing connection and the drone came right back fiming the route back until video link was regained. This thing rules if you know how to use it (not to mention the follow modes etc)

[@JasonPischke]

That is awesome!! It’s so cool to hear how other people are using it, the range of the new O4 system has been impressive. Probably no shortage of scenic views out your way!

[@mattweir9674]

@@JasonPischke no doubt, the range is truly astonishing and it's ability to fly through pretty tough winds at Mt tops (14k+ft a few times). Not to mention the super stable video/photos in said conditions 🍻

[@JShipley323]

I got the Mini 3 Pro about a month before the launch of the new series and I really wish that I had waited. The 10-Bit Log and the Waypoints are features that I would love to have.

[@JasonPischke]

I have not flown a Mini 3 Pro, but have watched countless video’s about it when I was looking to buy one before the Mini 4 Pro was announced and the footage looks incredible, especially considering the price and size. 10bit is nice, but you still have one heck of a drone!

[@JShipley323]

Yep, Keep up the great work

[@JShipley323]

@@JasonPischke It would be awesome to see your workflow and how you make the videos if you are looking for a video idea.

[@a-1430]

Mini 3 pro have way points.😮

[@JShipley323]

@@a-1430 Only for the Hyperlapse and those are incredibly inconsistent.

[@suhanishah7701]

I often wonder how communication between a drone and its remote controller works over long distances. Does it rely on satellites for assistance? I'm not quite sure, could you please explain?

[@JasonPischke]

The O4 Transmission system used for the Mini 4 Pro works similar to how WiFi works, but uses proprietary hardware on the drone side and controller side to more efficiently encode, transmit and decode the video signal. It also a dual band system, again sorta similar to WiFi and so if there is a lot of interference in the 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz frequency bands, the drone can automatically fail over to a cleaner channel. DJI drones do still utilize satellites, but it’s more for hovering and positioning. If you have ever flown a drone inside without satellites you will notice that when you let off the sticks, the drone will drift and won’t hold position well.

[@ullah2013]

Awesome video. Apparently US if thinking of banning DJI smh

[@JasonPischke]

I was reading up on that the other day, just insane. Hopefully the bill doesn’t pass.

[@MaxwellHay]

Unfortunately I think it will pass just like TikTok ban

[@EduruChan]

@@MaxwellHaythe US is just jealous

[@thomza]

Have you tried the Mini 3 Pro batteries in your Mini 4 Pro?

[@JasonPischke]

I don’t have any Mini 3 Pro batteries to test it myself, but I have seen and heard of people using the Mini 3 Pro batteries in the 4. It will give you a warning that the drone is over 250g since the Mini 3 Pro batteries are slightly heavier, but other than that it seems to work just fine!

[@thomza]

@@JasonPischke Do you know if the Mini 3 Pro batteries actually broadcast RID then?

[@JasonPischke]

@@thomza It appears DJI has added Mini 4 Pro compatibility to the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro batteries on their web store. This should mean that all systems should work normally with it. store.dji.com/product/dji-mini-3-pro-intelligent-flight-battery-plus?vid=114171

[@thomza]

@@JasonPischke The Mini 3 Pro batteries definitely work in the Mini 4 Pro. However, they do activate and broadcast RID. I just tested and confirmed it last night. This is due to the Mini 3 Pro batteries putting the 4 Pro over 250g. It's barely over 250g but still activates RID.