DJI Mini 4 Pro | Still The BEST Budget Drone?

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[@Mcgeee]

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[@seank2793]

*thank you! This is type of budget i was looking for!*

[@aetalley1]

Treat to watch. Very clean, informative , and concise. Ty

[@TOTAL457]

Thank you for your comprehensive video.

[@OliverBerndsen]

Thank You for all the great videos you make and you have helped me so much with drone content!

[@Mcgeee]

Glad to help!

[@pilotgundul]

Thanks man.. Really honest review :)

[@TheDroneWay]

I got a mini 4 pro recently. I love it

[@NutKase78]

Great video. I’ve only got a few hours in my mini 4 pro so far and found this really helpful.

[@iaind]

Uk here. I have just had BBC broadcast quality film crew working in my garden. I was excited to see what drone the cameraman was using. Mini 4 Pro. Amazing quality along with Sony cinema camera! Great video 👍

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

New Sub - I've been a Part 107 Pilot for 3 years and just purchased a Mini 4 Pro. I have a Mini 1 and 2 and am looking forward to this one! I'll be following your channel!

[@SmallholderFarmers]

Got ours too and its perfect!

[@christopherjohnson2369]

We appreciate your sincerity!!! Thank you very much. 💯💯💯

[@Ason_Project]

I just purchased the Arris M900 for $4,000 so this is definitely in the budget class

[@toasterflak]

Cool video! Danny, will you be doing a video with the Mini4Pro or the Air3 while using the goggles3?

[@greenogre22]

well, to use active track the light conditions have to be well. due to the little cameras used for obstacle avoidance it is more likely to not crash when enough light goes in.

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Got mine a week ago and it's fantastic

[@zmanjackson1888]

How does it do when it's windy? Better than past versions?

[@DroningaboutIreland]

@@zmanjackson1888 it's my first Mini

[@camoyami99]

What did you use for a handle bar mount for the controller?

[@stevy120]

luv ur contents

[@thedtrain800]

I have to possibly shoot a video over water for boats. Is this a good drone for that or do I need something bigger?

[@jcgtv3692]

what is a Luts? Softwear? Can be used with iMovie?

[@raphsantos6392]

Does obstacle avoidance works in quickshots?

[@DungarooTV]

Hi, have you noticed that the outer shell makes this creaky sound when squeezed? Compared to, say, the Mini 2 - the build quality feels less sturdy. I'm not sure if this is by design to pack in more tech while still keeping the body nimble and durably light, but it does get on my nerves. Your thoughts? Thanks!

[@knostdesigns]

How come you don’t use the DjI goggles 3 with the RC motion 3?

[@kimpoeun2755]

Nice video Danny and awesome review. Liked and subscribe. Does your LUT work for light cut pro dumb question but would like to purchase if it is.

[@bradley7506]

Wondering how long the RC2 controller can be on before it runs out of battery?

[@JollyDeacs11]

Danny, super job reporting on this drone. I have always liked the bigger, heavier drones but they were a pain to travel and bike with. For me, it's about the camera and technology (obstacle avoidance is a game changer). I'm picking one up on Friday!!! Yeah!

[@JustinWillerton]

The only New Dji budget drone im aware of is the Mini 3 ( not the pro). A drone without obstacle avoidance. Still not cheap. I had the Mini 4 pro, but swapped for the Air 3. Much much better drone. The 70 mm 2nd camera is a massive advantage. Wind resistance is so nuch better. Where i live wind is a problem, and the mini 4 pro just struggled all the time. So always had to forget flying. Obviously the drone laws make the mini tempting, but the 3x lens means i can get much closer to the point of interest without having the drone on top of it.

[@warrickcoe5576]

Great video... I am going to buy the mini 2 SE, I have never flown a drone before, so I figure I am going to crash it a bunch of times. When I am confident with that drone, then I will upgrade to the 4 or maybe 5 if its out. Feature set is great for basic shots, some cool b roll footage.

[@mitp2514]

Love you channel and your reviews... As a world traveler with the drone do you have a website of countries where the drone laws are posted, updated to know which countries are allowed and which are not..

[@PilotVolunteer]

When flying to a different country, did you place the batteries in a fireproof pouch?

[@Mcgeee]

No these batteries I just keep in my bag

[@sudiptoghosh788]

Great review. But I found my DJI mini 4 Pro battery gets discharged very fast. When recording for 3-4 minutes or flying for 10-12 minutes the battery gets discharged completely. What could be the reason for this poor performance of the battery?

[@paulosnowskiersantos]

Are those Luts usable with Cyberlink Powerdirector 365 Editor? Thanks in advance for your reply 👍

[@karthikd03]

He didn't reply yet. Moral: don't thank people in advance for things which they may not do

[@carterclover1167]

/2 +6min is so accurate 😂

[@VeranoDulce]

You are good! Nice video!👍🌍🚁✨

[@8todd8]

how was Costa Rica on the bike trip?

[@kardoplay]

Good video

[@RichmondHomesandLifestyle]

Nice breakdown! Can’t believe there isn’t a port cover. Seems really silly to kit throw a hinged piece of plastic on there.

[@5100yes]

I plan to buy a drone in the summer, but In your honest opinion will the Mini 4 pro do everything i need it to do for real estate , wedding and Vlogging etc ?

[@ReyhanFachriansyah]

If you planning to make money with the drone professionally, i personally suggest to just upgrade to DJI Air 3 since it has more wind resistance + 2 cameras to have better flexibility with the shots

[@5100yes]

@@ReyhanFachriansyah so many choices . So many decisions lol

[@ReyhanFachriansyah]

@@5100yes same here, been arguing with myself whether to buy MP4 or Air3 for the last 2 months & watched over 20 youtube videos reviewing about them 🥱

[@indrayudhamaulana1398]

@@ReyhanFachriansyah god the price is very similar. I'm planning to buy mavic classic at first but DJI Air 3 seems cooler

[@EastAngliaUK]

barley used mine uk weather been constant 6 months of wind and rain and still happening god wish we had some high pressure for once

[@JustinWillerton]

I feel your pain. Taking my drone everywhere, but never comes out of the bag. It's got to a point now if we see a patch of blue sky, we come out to point at it and marvel 😅. I'm in the peak District, and I have never known the last 6 months be so DULL☁️☁️😔

[@JonaverseNo.1]

Same here in Northern Ireland

[@composedlight6850]

Can put tape over SD slot

[@ugcdeanne]

Great video! I have made my decision!

[@SaravananParamasivan]

How is the battery life? Does it give 20+ minutes of flight? I’m in dilemma deciding on combo vs combo plus versions. 😅

[@Mcgeee]

Roughly 20. Sometimes less

[@BDX55]

Just remember the plus takes the drone over 250g so it may be worth thinking about getting the Air 3 instead.

[@Matanumi]

18-23 mins. 32ish on the big one

[@thedarkapostle6025]

I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on a drone to take on his with my wife here on Vancouver Island. I was thinking of trying to save and get the Mini 3 but video's like this help me make that decision.... does your link work in Canada?

[@Matanumi]

No it doesn't. Just spend the mini and get a pro model.

[@thedarkapostle6025]

@Matanumi thank you, I'm looking at the mini 4 pro fly more combo with DJI care

[@g60force]

I thought my Mini1 was amazing... then sold it cuz I wasn't using it that much anymore then hearing about the Mini3 after the Mini2 getting already a way more stable videoT totally forgetting about it, been busy in life... suddenly seeing Mini4 advertised 20KM range!! yeah boy I have no choice but to get it even if I barely go further away then 100-200meters (mostly due to law keeping it visible) now knowing IF sight is lost I can bring it back NO SWEAT Late to the party I'm deffo getting this, almost finished my license & already bought a motorcycle!

[@kinocchio]

Totally agree that omnidirectional obstacle avoidance doesn't work great with trees with tiny branches. My drone crashed into one while on auto track. That said, the DJI repair service was excellent. Returned my drone fixed within the week. Also, during windy conditions, it definitely struggles. I am really tempted to try the air or mavic pro on the next update.

[@JesusHernandez-lz3pd]

I just got my drone mini pro 4 but I don’t know where to check to fly

[@Mcgeee]

B4UFly app

[@arcticzombie4297]

Would this drone be enough to start a recording business with (e.g. Weddings, Realtors, etc.)

[@williamomar6790]

This is totally the perfect drone for size and image quality, really little noise goes more unnoticed

[@mrk2ovtec]

I still think the mini 2 was the best drone ever made. 3 years with mine and it’s purely awesome.

[@seantadams_]

The mini 4 is better head and shoulders

[@edi18912]

did you notice the video quality is any different to the mini 3pro

[@Lee-zg3gx]

I wasn’t aware the Mini 4 Pro Combo packed the ND filters in also? 🤔

[@joeshmoe7967]

I wish the controller worked with the mini 2. It does everything Ineed in a drone, but have to hook up the phone or tablet, means I don't fly or shoot as much. I flew a friends mini 4 and being able to grab the controller and run out to grab a quick shot was so easy. I don't drone enough to fork out for a mini 4 pro, at least not right now, but I do think it is a great drone for the money.

[@Matanumi]

There is the smart controller.... But for the money you might as well buy a mini 3 or 4 pro with the controller

[@Ezduztube]

Does Dji mini 3 have longer battery life than mini 4?

[@williamomar6790]

yes

[@Kevodabomb_Media]

No, the newest things aren’t always the “best budget”. Low budget is buying a used or refurbished mini 2 for example, which has excellent image quality especially when you barely use drones and just want one for random occasions. Mini 4 pro isn’t exactly a “budget” price especially for people that aren’t creating content or video for money.

[@letstravel485]

Can you fly with Mini 4 higher than 120m in Europe?

[@lindbergproductions9102]

Dont think you can, its a c0 classed drone, but since it has a camera it falls under the A1/A3 subcategory, which limits the drone to 120m unfortunately

[@yoshy2628]

Yes, if you did declassify your M4P drone before 31.12.2023. Will become C1 class, but because is under 250 grams there is no license obligation. You can go up to 500m, if your controller is connected to the internet. If you're away from any wi-fi you can use your phone, to create a hotspot. I own a M4P and I did declassify my drone on 27.12, 99% of the time 120m limit is enough. PS - If you need any service from DJI and your drone will be replaced with a new one they will provide a C0 drone that cannot be declassify again, or at least that was the tip from DJI last year.

[@letstravel485]

@@yoshy2628 I just bought mine. Is there anything I can do to be able to fly more than 120m?

[@letstravel485]

Thanks guys for your reply’s!

[@HenkBartl]

when its an 1" sensor that's the moment that drone becomes interesting.

[@Hesler18HesFit]

Semuc Champey? 5:47

[@rudejehlici5425]

My actual limitation of the mini series is their takeoff altitude. I'm going to climb really high mountains and 13000ft / 4000m takeoff altitude in fact limits me

[@Mcgeee]

Ive flown it at 17000 ft no problem

[@miboxed]

Air 3 and mini 4 have the same sensor.

[@Jammineyeonline]

Still have my mini 3 pro. That thing will probably be buried with me!

[@PilotVolunteer]

Did you get permission to use the drone in different countries?

[@AerialRoamers]

❤

[@PatricksDIY]

I understand asking people to like the video, but why would anyone like it before they have watched it? It makes more sense to say those things at the end of the video.

[@BlakeBlackstone]

Professional filmmakers always have a screwdriver on hand. ;) lol

[@missael773]

My dji mini 4 pro is not a budget drone lol I dropped $1300 for it

[@theloganpresley]

"RIP bro my drone camera is taking in too much light. I can shoot at night with it but not during the day" Us creators have real and important problems.

[@fendrou]

You've just ruined your biggest chance to escape from that super bowl!!?

[@gavin129]

crashed mine into my pond a few days ago😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nickxx9729]

I feel for you man

[@klaudio2803]

How did it happen? Operator error or sensor freak out?

[@Piratepoilet]

Bummer man I can't imagine crashing my baby into anything. Sure it has crash avoidance censors but that beep drives me crazy so I turn them off, but I do turn them on when I think I need it. It's a great wee drone if you can afford the rather expensive price tag. That's a negative, but apart from that it's pretty good

[@yoshy2628]

If you have care fresh then contact DJI, provide info needed and maybe they can replace it.

[@w.e.s.]

It's always operator error​@@klaudio2803

[@ozwaldcore]

cute seal, next video put a cat please

[@animeshnikam6369]

I thought you were Peter Mckinnon

[@saintkenny9296]

I don't get how people keep calling the DJI Mini 4 Pro a budget drone? It's not a budget drone at around $1,000 to 1,300 bucks. Unless you can run on 1 battery, the drone, and controller. The Mini 3 or 3 Pro would be more of a budget drone as everyone calls it. $429 Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro of $700 bucks range. At that $1,100 dollar range why not just get the Air 3 or spend a little more and get the Mavic 3 Classic? Budget Drone my ass.

[@artzbug5521]

It's budget for them, because they have money. We don't.

[@artzbug5521]

I also don't get how people call this drone amateur drone and begginer... If you know how to use and what to do, you can make professional shots... You have D log m, you can do color and other things.

[@driewiel]

Are you trying to say you're not a millionaire?

[@artzbug5521]

@@driewiel we are saying that is not budget for everyone... For example, average salary in my country (Bosnia and Hercegovina) is around 500-700$... Which is nothing.

[@driewiel]

@@artzbug5521 That is what I am saying. This idiot thinks a $1000 DJI Mini 4 Pro is a budget drone. Well I can't afford one. Even if I could it's not worth it for only a couple minutes video nobody is interested in. My new L200 Pro Max, that is a budget drone. 90 Euro. Under 250 grams. GPS, brushless motors, 2-axis gimbal+EIS, SD card, has everything. The video looks great! At least for me. And for that money it is way more fun!

[@spec24]

Not long ago we all agreed that if you shoot video vertical, you're a psychopath. Somehow, it's now a feature 🙄

[@scott31312]

Little tad of duct tape to cover USB bro. I even use it on my mother in law. I like your Motorcycle. I have a BMW with side car. It's my birthday today. I'm trying to decide on better brewing equipment or this drone. I'm just like a little boy on birthdays. My wife told me men are all 12 years. She is right for once. I'm just 68 today : P

[@deeweeuavp]

Mini2 is the best budget drone. 4K.

[@tower1241]

5 Reasons To NOT BUY the DJI Mini 4 Pro Danny Mcgee, first this title above and now this video ? whats' the reason about it ?

[@w.e.s.]

All youtubers now days is lut this lut that. Stop makin them look like books online Nobody needs a lut unless its free You can make your own lut easier then paying someone for a copy and paste on 5 settings in adobe and premier..

[@wrsxq2yra396]

Why ask a stupid question Yes the mini 4 is the best drone

[@w.e.s.]

Nd filters r a scam..

[@shemarcoley2915]

Explain

[@BiffsEquipment]

They are quite nessessarry for the mini 3 and mini 4 due to the cameras letting in so much light cuz of the shutter

[@andronesaerial]

Realy?

[@RESISTAGE]

everything that has "mini" on it stays out of my house. proud owner of M3

[@mozarella_cheese]

mavic 3 is always gonna be superior than any mini model, undeniable fact. The mini 4 pro is still a great drone, but mavic 3 will always be better due to the 3 cameras

[@BiffsEquipment]

I am going from a mavic 1 pro to a mini 4 pro.. I feel it’s gonna be quite the upgrade.. but I agree, the mavic 3 pro is the best .. but the price is also the highest.. but people who want the ABSOLUTE best will pay it

[@5vete]

budget???????🙃

[@w.e.s.]

Mini drones suck. Its not eeally a budget anymore the air 3 refurbished is cheaper...

[@driewiel]

Mini drones you can fly legally at more places. At least for now. And we don't all work for National Geographic like you.

[@leandromartins9426]

Lol the mini 4 pro os better than air 3

[@driewiel]

@@leandromartins9426 No it's not.

[@BiffsEquipment]

@@leandromartins9426lot easier to take with you on the go too which is what I love most about it

[@adrians6573]

Budget? Hehehehehehehe for You? Yes, for 80% people? No

[@lukewhitehill5050]

Way too much selling and advertising in your videos mate… I am six minutes into the video and you’ve already advertised to me THREE times

[@ralrem4005]

oh no, content creator making money with sponsor what a shame, it's too bad it only takes the click of one button to skip it and the ads conveniently timestamped

[@ptaylor5014]

When people keep spouting "BUDGET DRONE" it really frustrates me! the DJI Mini 4 pro is by no means a budget drone, not when it costs around $1,000! a budget drone is one that costs between $50-$150.

[@JJG4ming]

Get a grip broke boi. Mini 4 pro is a budget drone when compared to big drones which easily costs $5K plus

[@driewiel]

@@JJG4ming Yes and my bicycle is a budget bicycle compared to rockets flying to Mars. Well maybe if we let you starve for while you won't find $1000 budget anymore? Most people on this planet earn less in a month.

[@driewiel]

@@JJG4ming And where are your videos BTW taken with your slightly less budget DJI Mini 7 Super Pro Ultra? I mean if the Mini 4 Pro is just and old cheap model in 2024, then surely you got something much better by now.

[@terranhealer]

No that’s a cheap drone. Budget means it’s not $3000

[@driewiel]

@@terranhealer I have a budget car. A Bentley. It's only $500.000. Budget means it is not 30 million. And oh, the Earth is flat and I am the pope.

[@driewiel]

Who wants a $1000 budget drone that is already six months old? Almost nobody. Old cheap junk. I didn't even know they had drones back in those says? And so cheap. But maybe if you want to learn how to fly and don't care about the video too much you can still use it?

[@BiffsEquipment]

lol.. your sarcasm is killing me 😂

[@wrsxq2yra396]

Leave a picture of a baby seal GAY

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

I came here for a review and I'm not even halfway through and it's one plug after another. Luts, sponsors, your other channels. Give it a break. I'm out.

[@garynorris4648]

This video is not about the mini 4 pro. It is about him. Disgusting!

[@In-Rainbows]

Three minutes in and nothing but plugging/advertising. I’m out. 💩

[@f13tch42]

Hi Danny, fantastic video as always!! I recently ordered my DJI Mini 4 Pro last night, but I was torn between the DJI Mini 4 Pro and Air 3. My concern is whether the DJI Mini 4 Pro could handle windy conditions especially on the beach. Also, I have an Mavic Air 2, is this Mini 4 Pro way better?

[@williamomar6790]

The mini 4 pro has a better camera sensor in low light, the images are very good

[@f13tch42]

@@williamomar6790thanks, I brought the Mini 4 and I am super happy with the results. The camera is way better than my Mavic Air 2.

[@MyMythOG]

I wish they'd release either a 3+ with the 4 pro body and Omni sensors or make a cheaper mini 4 model. 🫠

[@DETROIT_CANNABIS]

$1000 budget drone....that's my damn rent note!!!