DJI Mini 4K - Best Budget Drone?

Today DJI has launched a new budget mini drone called the DJI Mini 4K. This is a first-look review of this new sub 250g drone. Based on the DJI Mini 2 SE with some nice new imaging enhancements such as 4K video and 2.7K at 60FPS. The bitrate has also been boosted up to 100mbps for overall better video quality. The DJI Mini 4K is a solid drone for $299 and will be a great choice for new pilots or those who want a reliable inexpensive 4K drone for travel.
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[@AirPhotography]

DJI Mini 4K amzn.to/3QpYd7r

[@dannyhendy]

All basically the same except the SE which was a downgrade. The mini 4k is a regrade.

[@ghost_reviews]

This drone can record in vertical mode?

[@dannyhendy]

@@ghost_reviews no it can't, but 4k horizontal will still give you 3k vertical. And if you need vertical it's for social media. In which case 1080 is the upload standard. So more than good enough.

[@tcgreen11]

Mini 2, mini 2 se, mini 4k…… all badass little drones, period.

[@pspicer777]

Thanks. Do you know if Googles 3 will be supported with this drone?

[@bodkinsbestphotography]

Love how all the KZbin personalities are calling this the successor to the Mini 2 SE, instead of a direct clone of the Mini 2. Did you all get brainwashed, or is this deliberate?

[@thomasvankampen5344]

Mini 2 had Quicktransfer and Mini 2 SE does not so basically one could argue that it is indeed the successor of the Mini 2 SE with a 4k upgrade. For me personally I really like using Quicktransfer on holidays and I am missing this feature on the 2 SE (and on this 4k model). The fix is to carry a SD card reader but still...

[@brucedon1951]

@@thomasvankampen5344 You can transfer videos photos using a usb-c cable from drone to phone or computer no need to remove SD card if you dont want to

[@dannyhendy]

@@phyju yeah, I knew they were all shills but this 'launch' was a real eye opener for me. I'm going to trust my own instinct from now on. The same one that told me there is no point in buying a mini 4 if you have a mini 3 pro. Unless you don't know how to fly a drone. I would add that air photography is much better than most and he does break down pros and cons better than most. Also seems a very good dude.

[@jdmedia2784]

Totally agree, I once owned this drone, the mini 2!

[@jdmedia2784]

@dannyhendy Absolutely, if you own the Mini 3 Pro, you don't need - the so called latest and greatest - Mini 4 Pro. I went from the Mini 2 to the Mini 4 Pro, which was a big upgrade. But, the majority of the features I don't use, cruise control is by far my favourite feature. If my 4 keeps rocking, I won't upgrade to the 5, 6, 7 or 8. I absolutely hate kit shelved and collecting dust!!!

[@kennethrich2107]

Can I assume all accessories for the Mini 2 (Pro) are compatable? Can Litchi run on this?

[@ThankYouPageMagic]

Thank you for this overview and demo. Not too long but yet has good info.

[@chrisgates2047]

Shawn you look great brotha! Been here awhile now and it’s been cool watching your journey. Excited for the summer videos.

[@viktorvh]

Is it technically possible to fly higher than 120m metres with a DJI Mini 4K (with C0 classification)? Or is the limit fixed and cannot be exceeded?

[@terryrccrazy6993]

Great information. Thanks

[@cigarbearreviews]

Is it the same body style as the mini 2?

[@lynsmith1096]

Good first look video Shawn

[@nick_fox]

Thanks for the video ,you are always so informative looking forward to your next one cheers .

[@AirPhotography]

So nice of you

[@WeretheRoberts]

I’ve always loved the mini 2 and thought it was a shame when it was discontinued on the DJI website. Do you happen to know if this will be covered with the care/refresh program since it’s not available on their site?

[@brucedon1951]

It does

[@Hsukhaybir]

What is the glare on the trees at 5:04 .. I’ve seen it before in videos don’t know why 🤔

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks for explaining who is drone is for, and why its bargain at this price point. Great review Shawn, thank for sharing.

[@djxcel23]

I wish it was able to use the mini 3 remote. Do you have to charge the mini 4k remote?

[@Matanumi]

Yes

[@trinibloodlinebirds2551]

The dji mini 2 already videos 4k. What's the difference between them none

[@hunt4fish]

Nice looking little one! First look thought it was Mini2 like mine. 10 kms long way out imo!!

[@erickperdomo277]

Im in Canada. I have the mini. Im considering getting a mini 3 pro. How does the 4k video out of the mini 4k compare to the 4k video from the mini 3 pro? Also can I use the batteries from the mini with this one? Thanks

[@brucedon1951]

What mini do you have

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@brucedon1951 just the first one...the original....

[@AirPhotography]

If it is in your budget, I would definitely go with the mini 3 pro. It is an all-around better drone, but does cost more.

[@erickperdomo277]

@@AirPhotographyyeah. I will look for a gently used one. I really dont fly my drone often and i'm not getting a license to fly one. I dont take risks either. Thanks

[@everlongexcursions]

Being so light weight how does it do in strong winds?

[@biggooseadventures]

Nice video….what other drones do you like since it looks like DJI drones will be banned in the United states?

[@chriscapune7873]

I just got this 😀. I see you are hand launching and also landing to you hand. Is this how you would recommend that ? 👍🐈‍⬛🐾👏

[@okanaganpeterjames]

Will you compare the Mini 2 4k with the Mini 2? Not the Mini 2 SE... The Mini 2 4k vs the Mini 2

[@plasticdope]

LOL DJI will pay to make people not doing this comparison :))).

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Excellent review Shawn! DJI will sell a ton of these!

[@weirdmark]

I still have my Mini 2 and love it. I’m lazy. Is there any difference between this and the Mini 2?

[@Matanumi]

This is inferior. No SDK no LED

[@michaelsstopmotion3872]

Whats sdk and led? ​@Matanumi

[@brucedon1951]

@@Matanumi Mini 2 is discontinued

[@MrTrazz09]

disapointed, i thought is going to be significant upgrade with added tracking capabilities which is not present from mini 1 to 3, well its just the mini 2 reborn..

[@Matanumi]

Dji trying to corner the consumer market. Dumb just reproduce the mini 2

[@cazmodder]

I just bought the Mini 4k but i didn't want the flymore combo. I really like it but I could really use 1 extra battery. When i search amazon for a mini 4k battery it only shows batteries for the mini 2, are they compatible? I contacted DJI customer service direct;y and they took 35 minutes to tell me they weren't sure and to contact a retailer like amazon, Walmart, or best buy to find out.

[@pyroshaggysemi-profreestyler]

same bro have you found out or not?

[@cazmodder]

@@pyroshaggysemi-profreestyler Still haven't received a straight answer from DJI or the youtubers i asked. I did see on the bundle page that the second battery in the bundle is listed as " 1 of DJI Mini 2 Intelligent Flight Battery for Mini 2, Mini SE, Mini 2 SE :". So when i get paid again ill just bite the bullet and order one and find out for myself. I'll reply whenever it shows up and i get a chance to test it.

[@daltonmattoss]

As baterias do "mini se", do "mini 2" e do "mini 4k" são sim equivalentes.

[@JWNRW59]

Interesting marketing angle. US / Europe only and not available directly from DJI. Hmmm this will sell for sure. And don’t forget you can get nd filters still for the mini whatever. Not in Canada you say? Pity! The big question is whether you buy this, Potensic Atom or the new Fimi Mini 3. It makes for an interesting mix now at the base entry level drone price point.

[@StefanGenov7]

I hope is available in UK

[@networkn]

So I'd love it if I could find a drone like this that perhaps wasn't 4K HDR type great graphics, but instead had obstacle avoidance and other beginner features, follow me type things too.

[@LouisLuzuka]

I’m not a beginner but I’m looking for a mini drone do I go for this or the mini 3/4 with Rc 😅

[@Quarkie]

If you’re a beginner, I’d say get a mini 3. You could also get a used mini 2 but the mini 3 has some nicer features for 100-150$ more.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@Quarkie not a beginner I've been flying the spark for a couple years, but so far everyones recommending me mini 4 with RC

[@plasticdope]

Budget choice is mini 3 with RC, but if you can afford then 4 pro. That’s a lot better

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@plasticdope super helpful!

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@plasticdope thank you!

[@fredyrodriguez6525]

Hi everyone, I’m looking to buy my first drone and have two offers to consider: the DJI Mini 3 for 369 EUR or the new DJI Mini 4K for 299 EUR. What are your thoughts? Is it worth spending an extra 70 EUR for the DJI Mini 3? Thanks for your advice!

[@HieuBui-jg7wn]

You should choose DJI MINI 3, bro!

[@tavares4140]

Muito bom parabéns

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

Just do a comparison with the Mini 2!

[@riskybusiness5]

I think the only difference from the mini 2, that I can tell, is the C0 label and maybe remote id to make them more compliant with recent regulations? 🤷‍♂

[@Quarkie]

Another difference is the LED on the front of the drone. I liked the LED on the mini 2 tho

[@bluarchon79]

What's the difference between this and the discontinued Mini 2?

[@freeman-1776]

Range. The difference is range. The Mini 2 can go 4 to 5 km out and back. Every model after the original Mini 2 has less range. But, you can always upgrade to the mini 3 or 4. I just don't like the ugly frog look of those drones.

[@user-bs1kg9qq5v]

@@freeman-1776 Range is the same

[@thathawayaerialphotos]

@@freeman-1776the image quality from the mini 3 pro/ 4 pro is on another level

[@plasticdope]

@@freeman-1776 Range is the same, they use same O2 technology. The only reason restricted the range is battery. It is the mini 2 with Remote ID, that's it man.

[@dronekingsjourney5054]

Non it’s the dam drone

[@leonardomedeiros5408]

Basically a mini 2?

[@AJCoReTV]

I have Mini 3 pro, not sure if it’s working Spending another fortune for the Mini 4 pro?

[@ColinJamesPoulter]

I got the MINI Pro 4

[@trinibloodlinebirds2551]

Dji could of put vertical video in mini 4k as a upgrade for social media platforms.

[@dannyhendy]

Em.... I have a mini 2.... Is this a mini 2?!

[@PhannyObsession]

It’s not aimed at you. It’s aimed at the person that was thinking about buying a Mini 2

[@dannyhendy]

@@PhannyObsession it's a bit dishonest.

[@superior5005]

Yes, this is basically Mini 2 without front LED and a little 4k logo on the camera.

[@jdmedia2784]

Yes, mini 2 brought back to life...😂

[@BenAndStuff1]

Not really, it’s $150 cheaper

[@changetv9723]

Rc n1c controller

[@saintkenny9296]

Unless that that thing has RID, who cares? My Mini 2 already has 4K at 30 fps. I have owned this little drone for over 4 years. Mini 2 was my first drone ever. It got me into the hobby and now I have 5 drones all DJI and have a 107. Mini 2 has been a great little drone and I still fly it once in a while. ❤ This is just the Mini 2 with a lower price tag. 🏷️ 😅

[@CRIMSONTYPHOON_YT]

i wont be getting this for 2 reasons, you Cant get care refresh since its not listed, and i have info about the rcn1c, same specs as rcn1 excpet for battery life, 4 hours when not charging a device, 2 hours when charging a device, compared to rc n1 6 hours when not charging and 4 hours when charging, also dont know why no one is asking about if you can get care refresh for the mini 4k

[@brucedon1951]

Second reason The DJI screen controller is 4 hours long also plenty of time on this controller to and it will work on a RC-N1 also First reason DJI care refresh includes Mini 4 k on their list! $59.00 for two years $36.00 for one year I just checked

[@AjisakaGaluh123]

Dji Mini 4K Sama Persis Dji Mini 2 Resolusi Video 4K

[@jeromerobinson7064]

So what is the difference between the mini 2 and the mini 4k the only thing is the price they both are 4k, so why is the mini 2 price still at 600 dollars, make it make sense and why nobody is talking about the likeness of these drones and the mini 2 the content creators are not mentioning the mini 2 but they are mentioning the mini se and the mini 3 and 4 but not the mini 2. At they could have given it ocusync 4. Im just saying Russ no disrespect.

[@plasticdope]

They got paid from DJI to be dumb, you know

[@brucedon1951]

The Mini 2 has been discontinued and the Mini 4k just came out

[@plasticdope]

@@brucedon1951 you mean resurrection?

[@bryanCLXT]

I still own my mini 2 wth

[@guatemalamini]

Mini 2 is that you?

[@wrsxq2yra396]

It’s the mini 2

[@dronifly1]

So early?????

[@autisticdrone.]

Basically a mini 2, but sold at a cheaper price to beat other brands, so only DJI are purchased by people.

[@TravelInspirationswithRita]

Is it just me or does the footage quality of the drone seem poor? the colors and crispness are not really there at all.

[@AirborneMediaScotland]

I use my mini 2 to scare seagulls off the roof of my garage I work at that’s all it’s good for ,it’s a toy drone

[@freeman-1776]

I have a Mini 2 original, not the SE. The Mini 2 still rocks. All the versions after the Mini 2 are less capable, watered down, versions. My Mini 2 can go almost as far in range as my Mavic Air 2. I paid about $ 400 usd for the fly more combo. I have no need for a watered down version like this one. However, if you are new to droning, then by all means, don't let me stop you. I'm just saying do your homework first. For just a little more money you can get the best Mini 2 drone with the greater range. The Mini 3 and now the Mini 4 are even better than mine but of course they cost more too and in my opinion have an ugly frog like look. I haven't had a need to upgrade for that reason alone. The Mini 2 looks perfect and I plan to fly it for many more years to come. In my opinion it is the perfect sub 250 gram drone. Cheers.

[@user-bs1kg9qq5v]

No the mini 2 se is by far the best for the mony untill this drone came out i flew it 3 miles once

[@user-bs1kg9qq5v]

also the only difference between the 2 and 2 se is the 2 has 4k so i do not know what your talking about a watered down version

[@user-bs1kg9qq5v]

For a hundred dollars more the only upgrade over the mini 2 se was 4k compared to 2.7k which looked the same

[@plasticdope]

@@user-bs1kg9qq5v yes the camera down is significant. The mini 2 originally was expensive due to the technology in 2020, and the SE was released in 2023 with mini 2 body and mini SE camera.

[@user-bs1kg9qq5v]

@@plasticdope Ok?????

[@vchrizs]

this is just a mini 2 rebranded as mini 4k haha

[@the_thomss]

This is a great Video. Love it! The editing of the video is very good. Appreciate it :) 👌🏼 I am creating cinematic Videos of DJI Mini 4 too. Feel free to checkout. Keep going bro! 💪🏼

[@the_thomss]

This is a great Video. Love it! The editing of the video is very good. Appreciate it :) 👌🏼 I am creating cinematic Videos of DJI Mini 4 too. Feel free to checkout.

[@yArnh0j]

This is the 1st time dji make a joke.

[@dronekingsjourney5054]

This is the mini 2, no difference, not one single difference to mini 2 kmt

[@PhannyObsession]

You’re looking at it the wrong way. It’s just a refresh aimed at someone new to the market. Just like Apple adding an ‘S’ to their model range. So, not an upgrade. But the latest version for someone that was just about to buy a Mini anyway

[@dronekingsjourney5054]

@@PhannyObsession huh??? Any apple phone have s is already different in a lot of ways, what are you talking about sir??? Dji should change something may the camera or the transmission system or the battery life, change something even one , there is not change here, people who already have a mini 2 cannot and will not buy this !!!!!

[@PhannyObsession]

@@dronekingsjourney5054 - That’s my point. It’s not aimed at you. It’s for the person that’s looking to buy a Mini 2. Now they get a slightly newer version as a bonus. It’s like when GoPro bring out a new model. It’s not really for the people that have the previous model. It’s aimed at people that don’t have one yet or an owner of a model from 3-4 years back

[@brucedon1951]

@@dronekingsjourney5054 The Mini 2 is discontinued and the Mini 4k just came out that is one reason to buy this drone.

[@Davitzakariashvili]

i wouldn't buy this one

[@dannyg402012]

Been trying to decide for 2 weeks now. I had a Mini 2 that I stupidly sold last year. Great Drone. Not the SE, the Mini 2. I like the Pro 4 but the price is high for me for me just using a Drone once in a while. Also, The Obstacle Avoidance is a great feature, but I will never use the "Follow Me" feature, and my issue would be mostly telephone wires since I live in Chicago. I would love the option to fly a little lower about Power Wire level, but no Drone can avoid all power wires so I still wouldn't trust the Obstacle Avoidance. The Mini 3 is a little too much money for the slight upgrades from a Mini 2. The Mini 3 Pro with the Fly More kit you might as well just spend another$150 and get the Mini 4 Pro that has 360 Obstacle Avoidance. I'm basically down to 2. A used Mini 2 or this new Mini 4k. Mini 2 will be Obsolete soon but is a great drone. The Mini 4k is nice and price is good but only thing that concerns me is when a product comes out and it's "Only available" at certain locations. Haven't look but will I be able to get extra parts, batteries, blades, controller if needed. One last thing I don't like seeing. These are called "Beginner Drones". Low features, and No Avoidance Systems. To me they should be considered "Advanced". It takes a lot of skill to fly a Drone with no Avoidance Systems in wooded areas or buildings. A Drone that can fly all by itself in "Cruse Control" mode don't need a lot of skill. The Mini 4k only thing I see from reviews is the videos are a little "Darker" than the Mini 2 was right from the Drone. What do you all thing? Used Mini 2 for around $300 or new Mini 4k?

[@simonriley9378]

Sounds exactly like the mini 2 that I own, and same body style and everything ?? Marketing !