DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 4K vs Neo - BEST BEGINNER DRONE 2025?

[@DMProductions]

Which would you recommend for beginners ? DJI Mini 4 Pro, Mini 4K or Neo?

[@dandragon1st]

NEO. Mavic 4k requires more care to flight and easier to destroy it

[@OneManArmy1906]

Depends on the budget U have. Mini 2/4K for low or Mini 4 for like a 1000€ budget.

[@wallygargett6175]

@@DMProductions I would say it comes down to budget Darren. But I would still get a DJI, you know what you have when you buy the DJI. I started off with the Phantom 3, the big white one, then the Mavic Pro, then the Mini 2, 3, 4,pro. I have always gone with what you recommend Darren and you have never been wrong. Got me into trouble a few times with the wife, but if I say Darren says, it’s ok. I’ve even tried Darren says the electric bike with the chunky tyres is great. I just got the look 👀 on that one.

[@DMProductions]

@@wallygargett6175 haha If I ever meet your wife, I’ll be in a lot of trouble 😂

[@lincoln537]

It depends, but Mini 4 Pro if you want Jack Of All Trades. NEO if you cannot tell difference between 720p and 1080p or if you have trouble with hearings.

[@InnerSanctum77]

Got my many 4K on sale for $249. Been flying for about a week now and honestly I don't see any reason to upgrade. You can call this an entry level drone all you want but I can go over 6 miles away with 31 minute flight time and it has an excellent 4K camera I really don't need anything else.

[@manohargowdak8968]

Did you get *mini 4K* Or *mini 4K fly more combo* ?

[@Geek5562]

Where did you get it ?

[@xhobv02]

Exactly!

[@iantate944]

Paid 249 so take a guess 🤔

[@wallygargett6175]

My mini 4 pro beats the lot. I love it. Thank you Darren for another great learning video ❤

[@DMProductions]

Haha it’s a great drone !

[@ericboyle8296]

Not on price. Would have loved to buy it for obstacle avoidance etc but $1k way over my budget as a beginner.

[@jack_sugg10]

DJI Mini 3 Pro from official refurbished I think is the best beginners drone as it is the cheapest to have access to D-Log footage, portrait video as well as obstacle avoidance sensors

[@DMProductions]

If you can get one sure

[@MaddyIndia]

Awesome review man. So helpful, I definitely like the mini 4k.

[@DMProductions]

Really glad it helped

[@DTN504]

I still got the Mini 4 pro as my first aerial photography drone

[@charlesdove1345]

That audio feature looks very cool

[@silveriver9]

Just the video I was looking for, perfect timing!

[@DMProductions]

Glad I could help!

[@VWT6_edition30]

Just treated myself to a Mini 4K, haven’t used it yet but after plenty of research and wanting to get into drones to film van life videos but not go and spend a thousand pounds straight off, the 4K seems perfect for me 👍🏻 thanks for this and previous advice.

[@DMProductions]

Sure is yes. Use it and then maybe look at mini 4 or whatever the latest drone is if you like it in a years time

[@MichaelBarber-z8f]

Hi Darren 👋😀 my friend. I absolutely love both Drones. Excellent video quality and long battery time. Very stable and easy to fly. I enjoy watching your great drone videos 👍💯😁. Have a wonderful day and thank you so very much. My next drone flights I will dedicate for you 👍

[@seonruiz4835]

I picked up the neo fly more bundle last week and it is so much fun, you really do need the extra batteries and rc.

[@benjamingamer7629]

I went for Neo. It’s a cheap entry level drone for FPV. Great to practice with. If I’m crashing it, isn’t ~ $500 that crashes like Avata 2. When I’m ready for Avata 2 I’ll upgrade. Thanks for the advice though

[@MaddyIndia]

👍

[@dereksmith9448]

Excellent video Darren

[@kill1071]

New to your channel just getting started thanks for your videos.

[@charlesdove1345]

Another great video it’s such a good drone for beginners

[@JWNRW59]

No love for the Mini 3? It’s worth the extra for the larger sensor.

[@HarryOsirian]

More expensive

[@ziow-YT]

Very cool video i got the mini 4K for Christmas :) btw 4:14 isn’t that caernarfon castle? I’m actualy going to summer holidays in north wales and often been there 😊

[@xXxXSchreiXxXx]

Can't wait for my Neo!

[@factsudidintknowabout]

Hi, do you recommend the fly more combo bundles or not?

[@andrewstennett3186]

Still using the mini 2 and the footage that comes out of it is amazing. I wish it had hyp lapse. Useful video. Cheers Darren, ATB mate

[@DMProductions]

Thank you ☺️

[@dazme5111]

Onya Darren 👍 another great informative vid from another Darren 70 from Australia 🇦🇺 Got a mini 2 last year and been to a number of places , push it to it's boundaries...lol visited Samoa , Vanuatu and Bali , now have ordered the mini 4 pro . Cant wait to fly it and learn so much more 🍻

[@badjobba]

Mini 2 or mini 4k which is better

[@OneManArmy1906]

U should make a video about the FPV category.

[@guiseppicosta4676]

Can you get the fpv experience with the 4k drone and goggles?

[@DMProductions]

its not the same as flying FPV I would say it 10% similar

[@baker2880]

Do you need to register and provide a licence ID for the DJI Mini 4K Pro? I thought it was light enough fly out the box??

[@rickkillian2378]

I just received the DJI Mini 4 Pro Cheat Sheets in the mail today. Thank You Darren

[@DMProductions]

Aw perfect thank you

[@vincentditizio8790]

I wish people would stop entertaining the idea that they can put a drone in thier pocket. Bent props and pocket lint in the motors are possible outcomes. It's an aircraft, not house keys. Get a case.

[@ardscorner]

Good video mate. I have the Mini 4 pro and it is great and to be fair going cheaper with less features as a beginner costs you more quickly. I am hoping for a Neo V2 with a far better camera.....that would be something both novice and pro would appreciate

[@ericboyle8296]

Just got a Mini4k at the DJI black Friday sale. Your video is spot on. As a beginner I didnt want to splash out $1k for the 4pro. The neo also apparently has issues flying over water which was another reason I didnt get it.

[@raysalter6456]

I wish the prices where like that here in New Zealand 😮

[@de_41]

How about the Mini 3 compared to the Mini 4k? Mini 4 pro is just above my budget.

[@Morlanair-rq3fp]

after wasting a lot of money on the midrange amazon drones (you,ll know the brand i mean ) i finally picked up a mini 2se in currys and it completeley changed things for me i have just bought a neo and for what i need its awesome. It,s like your own personal little camera person . Can i recomend you dont do what i did by getting the initial drone and buying all the extras seperateley go straight for the fly more package and save yourself lots (love the channel by the way )

[@GeorgeBabiy]

Great review, thank you. I just wish 4k had a follow me mode. Probably will go for mini 3 pro from eBay for now. Can pick one up for around £400

[@BALDJIMI]

f*** sake didnt wanna know that got mine for about 600£ a few months ago lol!

[@driewiel]

You will have both optical tracking and GPS follow-me with Maven, Litchi, or Dronelink. But the DJI Mini 4k is not compatible with those apps, yet.

[@GeorgeBabiy]

@ Thank you. Just ordered my mini 3 pro 😉👍

[@SuperVidtech]

I have the Neo and love it for what it offers however I went with the 4K pro as my go too video drone due to it advanced features and compatibility with my RC 2 controller, something the 4k mini does not support.. The phone option required me to remove my protective case whenever I needed too use it with the included drones controller and that would not do...

[@RiverJumper7]

help a loty thanks

[@deanmignola5448]

Does the mini dji 4 have follow me capability? Or is it only the pro version?

[@pixelgames4211]

The DJI mini 4K does not have follow me capabilities but is able to take programmed single spot flight path videos of a specific spot that you can set on the ground or building, the mini 4 pro has follow me capabilities as it has the 360 sensors on it

[@jamesbayliss3720]

Hey. Happened upon this video tonight. Just watched it. Thing that caught my attention was you mentioned you go for a jog with this in a bag. Is this true? If so, ever damaged the drone? I asked DJI if this was possible/advisable and they said no. I trail run and am looking for small portable good quality drone to carry with me and send up for shots occasionally. Thanks

[@davidkipperman5218]

If you are looking for a drone for the best still images would that be Mini 4 Pro or going up to the Mavic series?

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Nice sharing

[@Ronick-Q-46]

I got the Neo combo because it has enclosed propellers just to have bit of fun with the family, I won't be buying any more of them.

[@OpvectorUK]

I managed to get a mini 4 pro fly more combo with the rc2 controller for £785 refurbished from DJI. Absolute bargain!

[@jaap0e]

mini 4k than mini 4 pro for me but I will not choose for somebody else.

[@dereksmith9448]

Haha this drone would ruin Xmas 😂

[@ThtguySteve]

I've owned all 3, no longer own the 4k...That said I bought the Neo for my 4 year olds Christmas present.i think the situation dictates what's a better first drone

[@stevedavies-pp7dp]

You say best ‘beginner’ drones .. I’ve been flying drones for about 8 years or so and have inspire, mavic 2 pro, mavic3 pro and mini 4 pro and by far my most used drone , my go to drone is the cheapest of the lot … the ‘beginner’ drone MINI4 pro … with a fly more kit this thing is amazing and punches way above its weight

[@marcopolozx11]

The Mini 3 is better than the 4K, but is on its way out.

[@Piratepoilet]

It's closer to double that here but the big price is worth it especially if you have goggles and what not

[@chickenporkadob0]

i have mini 4 pro and neo and i use the neo most of the time. if you're a beginner, I'll recommend the neo and save your money. 2:40 fpv can also be argued on mini 4 pro since it also supports fpv.

[@xtyano440]

The best beginner drone is Airhogs

[@febinyousuf7860]

What about the price of old mini 1

[@slojam100]

Hi matey Looking for a straight answer to the.... Dji mini 4k or dji mini 3 Pro? Thank you 👍

[@DMProductions]

If you can get a good deal , mini 3 pro

[@dereksmith9448]

First