Long Term Review From Madeira // DJI MINI 4 PRO

Unsponsored long term review of the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Do I regret upgrading from my trusty DJI Mini 3 Pro?
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[@vanessa1474]

Love the ‘Attenborough’ voice over 😂

[@kadavis1111]

Made the whole video for me 😂

[@DirkDehler]

Simply one of those pearls that i found today. Interesting information and a portion of good humor (voiceover). I like it.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@diegoriveralopez-brea3003]

Wow. Trully impressed. So tired of convetional drone channels. To be honest even dron footage seemed less atractive. But this. This was superb. Great pace. Great lighting. Tastefull. Really.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I think tech channels generally are getting very predictable

[@tugadashcamsuk5946]

Thanks for sharing with us! Great content! Great tips! Madeira 🇵🇹 is a beautiful island to capture excellent images with the drone. Cheers

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@captainprice47]

A great video chucked my original screwdriver away and I warmed the end up slightly to loosen the blue thread locker 😎

[@JuliusRay91]

the back massage from the dji is a MUST!!! lmao

[@joshuahendrix3343]

Ian, you make such wonderful content. Thank you so much!🎉

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nicks5803]

Ok, that voice over from elevenlabs was amazing! Love your channel!

[@franknunez7204]

The extra effort you put into the comedy at the end was worth it for us viewers, trust me! Nice work.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Much appreciated!

[@sufianto8603]

I love all about cinematography and videography

[@InfiniteSuccessAcademy]

Love the video and some really great cinematic shots. Put a small dab of removable Loctite thread locker on the screw threads and then turn the screws in with a #000 or 1.5mm quality Philips screwdriver (don't use the one that came with the kit) until they bottom out - do not tighten them further. In 20 minutes the Loctite will cure and the screw will not back out. The screws for my Mini 2 always came with a small bit of thread locker on them. I'm not sure about the Mini 4 Pro, although I know they are a different screw type from the Mini 2. I've just ordered a Mini 4 Pro so I'll find out.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the tip idea, definitely worth a go

[@kara2814]

Great video, informative and humorous. Although it did end a bit suddenly and why not just say how to remove stuck screw?

[@hummerzdca]

Wow, only in the first t4 minutes and am already laughing, and impressed by the narration yo have a world voice voiceover speak on your behalf! I have the Mini 3 and 4 Pro, and a month with the Avata 2. All three have their place in what I do. Each have their own specialized use/need to flying remote, and FPV. The Mini 4 Pro in FPV I think is doing to prove itself in a new way the others cannot. Great post! Looking forward to my next adventure@ Great job!🇺🇸

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks. I’m tempted by the Avata 2, how are you getting on with it?

[@timoryan4441]

Great to have a new vid from you Ian. Still flying my Mini 2 (when I can here in the NW!!!!) and the 4 is my goal to get when I can afford it. This has been a really helpful video and beautifully shot with great editing. Thanks and keep at it. Always look for your videos.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks Tim, I’m sure in the next 6 months or so they’ll be some deals for you on the M4Pro

[@waddac2]

That was brilliant buddy. Well put together and great points made regarding 4 Pro.......... other parts of video, so funny and again well put together. 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Legend!

[@richm6554]

Great video for someone who is about to upgrade from a Mavic Pro Platinum dinosaur to the Mini Pro 4. The Attenborough segment pushed me over the edge before a future doomtuber might put me off. Subbed and liked. (not the only reason I subbed, but was low key hoping it would roll your count to 6K. Congrats when it happens!)

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad it was helpful, you’ll be amazed at the difference between those drones

[@kdonnellyza]

This earned a subscription because of the honesty, eg "It's hard filming a car with a drone"

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks. I try to keep it authentic

[@rickgodinproductions]

Thanks for the info and especially for the "influencer parody"!! Very worth subscribing.

[@eduardocalatayud2899]

I recently got the M4P and my wife is from Madeira(Sao Vicente) and i can't wait to get out there and do some filming.

[@Langkinhsaigon-SaigonHoloscope]

LOL at the DJI Mini 12 advertising with the massage! 😁For the rest, thanks much for the related and accurate information. I'm considering purchasing the DJI Mini 4 Pro and am still wondering if it’s worth buying.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad it was helpful! It’s not the cheapest drone but certainly the best in the weight class

[@lhuddyness]

Brilliant vid, great humour. Thanks for the laughs, have a sub.

[@nick_4859]

This was a great watch after seeing so many of the clickbait style vids from other drone reviewers, thanks!

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@denisfitzgerald9038]

😄 your a funny bugger.. and I mean that in the nicest way.. Thanks for that informative review mate, I dont have a drone yet but your helping people decide. (That "over tightened screw" is a bit of a worry... could be a decider if it happened in the factory...wow..)

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks, I wouldn’t let the screw issue stop you!

[@freestyletowers2617]

Great honest review ian indepth, well put together and you made it cinematic too ... Keep creating content your a legend 🌟

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Much appreciated!

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice information, great video. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks for watching!

[@OP360communication]

Hi, thanks for this relaxing review ! Does the red reflective tape worked for you "against" birds ?

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

So far so good. No angry seagulls have attacked my drone

[@OP360communication]

@@Ian.A.Anderson Good news ! And you flew "near" of them ?

[@VimyScout]

Just cancelled my Air 3. Thinking about leaving it for a while now untill an incorporated beer tap is announced. Sooner rather than later would be a good thing. Loved the video 👍👍

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

I’m not sure I could handle the hangovers but I’ll review it before passing judgement

[@Davidvrjsullivan]

Great video mate, loved the comedy aspect to it with the David Attenborough and massage however I’m hoping my DJI Mini 3 pro can make me breakfast on the next update

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Full English. And more reliable than the coffee machines over here

[@boby]

Great channel and great content! Wish you luck! Can you share your editing/grading workflow and how's? Also, what do you think about dji own LUT. Also, how do you fly it of your hands, and how do you land it?

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks. I have a colour correcting/ grading video up if you look back on the older videos. I’d have to do another video about palm take off, although it’s pretty easy

[@SaroLoBue]

Nice vid as always Ian, just one thing bud, you've misspelled the name of the island, it is Madeira (EI), you spelled Madiera (IE). I still have my mini3 pro and i'm happy with it, didn't see the need to upgrade to the mini4 pro but i've got the feeling that this year will be a new drone from dji that i might be interested in, whether it is the mini5 pro or the Air 4, let's just wait and see what's coming 😄

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks. Ahh I won’t be able to change that now either!

[@johnnymac26]

Great honest review i treated myself to the mini 4 pro its great and i love how it handles the wind one of my main reasons to buy it ...well im from scotland you seen the weather? lol

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

I was in Edinburgh this time last year. Let’s just say I didn’t require any sun cream

[@2775paulo]

Hi, there are strict rules to fly in Portugal/Madeira, , like being member of ANAC, get authorisation to film from the Nacional Aeronautic Authority, and authorizations to film on national parks and beaches...any HINTS on how to get those licenses/authorizations?

[@charlesbonnyj]

Great video, great channel.. Love that dji

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks! 👍

[@jimwilliams7136]

Great video. I had that same trepidation when I bought mine. Do I really need to spend the money when I already have the mini 3? We'll, I did, and I'm not sorry for it. Gave the mini 3 to a family member.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Money well spent… until the 5 pro comes out 😆

[@craig_Dronepilotsqld]

Great vid mate! I've got a Mavic 3Pro as well as the Mini 4Pro. I fly the Mini 4Pro more. Much better signal/range with O4 on the Mini 4 than the O3+ on the Mavic. I'm travelling from here in Australia to Singapore then the UK/Europe and onto the States later this year. The Mavic 3 will be staying at home. Sub 250g drone just less hassle to fly.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks Craig, I don’t own the Mavic 3 Pro so that’s an interesting signal comparison

[@christopherbrown9205]

Thanks Ian, great video, super helpful! Just purchased my mini 4 pro and will be traveling from the States to Scotland (Edinburgh and St. Andrews area). Any tips/suggestions/restrictions for droning in that part of the country?

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Hi Christopher, I have an Edinburgh video from around a year ago you can check out. Arthur’s seat is a great location

[@frankinblackpool]

That was a really, really, good "Long Term" review. When I bought my Mini 4, your initial review gave me hope that I had not wasted my pennies. And, I've enjoyed flying so much that I have bought two more batteries. For me, I'm only getting about 20 minutes flight time and the two extra batteries have given me more air time to capture my ariel masterpieces. I don't know about you, but the red tape on my drone has saved its little life many times on the prom this year with so many Herring Gulls taking potshots at it. My faithful little drone has returned home a few times with seagull sh1t peppered on it. I also love the Coarse-Lock and Spotlight features the most and they have given me some stunning footage. Last week I was on the prom and bumped into a professional drone pilot and his Mavic 3. He showed me a Pinching Technique on the sticks, however he was mighty impressed with the simplicity of my Spotlight feature as I spiralled my drone up and around the Tower just after sunset. Sadly I am not the biggest fan of dLog-M and avoid it like the plague. I much prefer HLG with the Natural profile coming a close second when used in low light. I also find both of those colour profiles play nicely and I can match shots better in Resolve. Try as hard as I can but I do a terrible job matching dLog-M with any of my other cameras. I find Night Mode the worst of all the colour profiles, with it turning everything into a waxy crayon mush.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks Frank. Yeah Spotlight mode is amazing to be fair and I’m experimenting even more with different moves around it.

[@frankinblackpool]

@@Ian.A.Anderson I'm getting all giddy with Waypoints at the moment and have plans for later this year when it starts to get dark. I want to do some day to night stuff with pre-programmed flights. At the moment it does not get dark till around 22-30hrs but give it a couple of months and I will be out playing 🤣 BTW I've killed one drone while flying at night. It got killed by a Darlek. True story. I was filming one of the Illumination displays of some Darleks and the Tardis. As it went dark, I did not spot the thin 2mm wire, but the drone sure did find it.

[@terryrccrazy6993]

Great information, some beautiful scenery

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@emgee44]

I keep looking at this drone, it ticks a lot of boxes but if I'm honest, I have a very old DJI F450, one of DJI's early kit build drones which I've not flown in ages because of all the new restrictions, so this really appeals.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

It’s an awesome drone, you’ll love it!

[@garylinnane917]

I don't know about cooking your breakfast, but I know for sure that with wind warnings, I don't have to worry about getting pee on my shoes 😂

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

😂

[@mkperez609]

lol great content! Will be my first drone purchase. Wish me luck I do not want to run through that propellers situation 😭

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Good luck! I’m sure you’ll be fine (but don’t forget Care Refresh!)

[@WilberforceWooster-uo2bl]

Thanks for this. I've left a lot of comments lately slating drone KZbinrs for their rubbish clickbait thumbnails. And as for their LUT packs, words fail me.

[@ZenoAlmighty]

Underrated channel

[@rogergranquist]

Clever video!

[@pipopt]

What's with the red tape? For birds? What kind of tape is that?

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Yes to prevent bird attacks. Just standard reflective red tape

[@kevwaite]

Brilliant and entertaining. I also get fed up with the influencer videos. I, too, bought the mini 4 pro a few months ago after a friend crashed my original mini 1 into a volcano in Lanzarote!

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks Kev. It’s a huge upgrade for you. Don’t let your friend fly it around lava this time

[@maailmankuvaa]

Mini 3 non pro is already amazing and good value for money 😉

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Yeah there’s some good deals going around on that!

[@goldraketub]

Very nice video thank you ..

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thank you too

[@entrepreneurtvuk]

Great video

[@HisRep]

How is the camera quality compared to the DJI Pocket 3?

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Similar, just a bit better on the pocket 3 in low light

[@stehume]

Maybe before you go on holiday you undo the screws then tighten them agin so you know that thy are going to be able to be undone if needed

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Yeah that’s an option. With a brand new drone though, we shouldn’t have to worry about these things

[@Roys_Drones]

beautiful...

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks!

[@grahamniven]

If you're quick there's a great money off deal on the Air 3 right now. Longer lens and faster for vehicle tracking. Not only will it also cook breakfasts, it'll order a taxi for your date to take him/her/them/it home.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

It’s definitely a tempter at that price for car content… doesn’t seem long since it was the new shiny drone

[@georgekelly1948]

“Why aren’t you more like Ian?” asked my wife. She heard your voice as I began to watch and insisted on viewing the entire video with me. Fortunately, her fervor was tempered somewhat by the leech analogy. I can only hope for a firmware update-soon-to turn her thoughts of you and the spinal massage, back to me, as she and I watch together, the mesmerizing, inciting download.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

There’s just been a particularly exciting firmware update George. ‘’HUGE NEWS’’ I believe. I don’t want to spoil the surprise for you

[@JonathanBarrientos]

I love this video lol

[@flyeatlove]

I think I need that DJI mini 27 pro very much 😂😂....

[@iqueque]

The simple fix to changing propellers successfully is buy a high quality screwdriver. The kit one is rubbish, something DJI could resolve easily

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

True but there’s still an issue with flights, my friend had his higher quality screwdriver taken off him at security

[@shawntisdell]

It sounds like the problem is that the threads of the screw get stripped, not the head.

[@medwynvermin8772]

Oh my aching back... 🤣

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

🤣

[@garylinnane917]

My pictures and videos are so much better for me with the Gnd 16 filter on sunrise and especially sunsets 😊

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Really? I’ll look into it

[@JS-lu7jx]

Master Air Screw Stealth Propellers. More durable, quieter. Worth the $15 investment. The stock DJI propellers are overly fragile.

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Do they keep the M4Pro under 250g?

[@ptaylor5014]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MarvelyMaker]

Fantásticas imágenes, gran trabajo Ian,

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

Thanks!

[@douchebaggins7]

I love how the new firmware update killed all of those better than o. e batteries. I had some batteries that gave me 30% more fly time and much better standby discharge rates. Now I can't use them. Way to go dji👍🙄

[@Ian.A.Anderson]

I still haven’t updated mine. Sounds like I shouldn’t!

[@douchebaggins7]

@@Ian.A.Anderson If you have 3rd party batteries and want to continue using them I'd suggest you don't, because you won't be able to. Had they made it known I wouldn't have updated. Pretty shady if you ask me. A lot of people are pissed. Great content by the way.