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DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best tiny drone gets even better
DJI continues pushing closer to perfection
Whether they’re used for shooting stunning flyover shots of nature or for inspecting a second story roof after a storm, tiny camera drones have found their place in society. The DJI Mini series has been an instant success and the ideal drone for beginners and enthusiasts alike. I was already a fan of the Mini 3 Pro, and now the Mini 4 Pro is a clear upgrade in virtually every way.
Gimbals are the perfect accessory for those looking to enhance the footage taken from their smartphone or camera. They allow videographers to get creative with their shots and remove unwanted shakiness. Gimbals range from handheld, single-axis gimbals to multi-axis gimbals with additional features. Whether you want a more traditional gimbal like the Zhiyun Smooth Q3 or something that has AI built in, such as the Insta360 Flow, there is a great model for just about every budget.
DJI announces Mini 4 Pro with an updated camera sensor and formerly exclusive Mavic features
Another big upgrade to a tiny drone
Hot on the heels of the new Air 3, DJI is back with a major revision to the smallest member of its camera drone lineup. The Mini 4 Pro is another significant upgrade to the previous generation, including a dual native ISO sensor with more capabilities, enhanced transmission system, and support for software features previously only available with the Mavic series.
DJI has a pattern of raising the bar with each new drone model, making them harder to resist for new buyers and potential upgraders alike. The new Air 3 is a subtly huge step up from the previous Air 2 and Air 2S, featuring a powerful new dual camera system, a huge boost to flight time, and full-coverage obstacle avoidance sensors.
DJI's Osmo Action 4 features a brand new GPS remote, but you'll have to pay extra
Brings a larger camera sensor and enhanced waterproofing
Following hot on the heels of last week’s announcement for the new Air 3 photography drone, DJI is back with another late summer release. This time it’s an update to the action camera line with the new Osmo Action 4, featuring an upgraded camera sensor, improved water sealing, and even some interesting new accessories.
DJI announces Air 3 drone with dual 4K cameras that can shoot simultaneously
Adds full 360° obstacle avoidance and 46 minutes flight time
DJI has been leading the market in photography drones for over ten years, starting all the way back with the original Phantom in 2013. After multiple iterations and redesigns, the current lineup of photography drones have matured to be very feature-rich, reliable, and easy to use. Today, DJI is packing all of that technology into a new member in the lineup, the Air 3.
DJI’s new Mini 3 drone welcomes back pilots on a budget
About 25% cheaper than the Pro model with very few sacrifices
DJI had an instant hit with the launch of the Mini 3 Pro, a sub-250g drone with a great camera and all of the features suited to compete directly with all but the most expensive drone in the lineup. Despite its popularity, the Mini 3 Pro also came with a pretty big price increase that went above the budget for many potential buyers. Today, DJI is back with a new non-Pro variant of the Mini 3, sporting most of the same virtues of the Pro model, but at a significantly lower price.
The first generation Mavic Mini was a great drone in its time, packing DJI’s smart design and technology into a tiny body that falls just under the weight limit that would require registration in many countries. It was great for casual exploration, but a lack of features and a mediocre camera held it back from being useful for much else. The release of the Mini 2 (sans ‘Mavic’ branding) brought near feature parity with the higher-end models and a substantially better camera, but the image quality was still not quite up to the standards of pixel peepers. Now DJI is pushing beyond normal iterative upgrades with its latest model, the DJI Mini 3 Pro, pairing the tiny frame with a much more powerful camera and a new gimbal that rotates 90 degrees for vertical video.
The DJI drone I've been dying to fly again is $120 off for Prime Day
DJI deals are rare, but this one was worth waiting for
I've talked about this as my mental cure for the pandemic, but I really do love flying my drone wherever I can. Whether you feel like escaping the confines of gravity or are capturing terrific video from up in the air, it's all a fun time. And on this Prime Day, you can grab DJI's Mini 2, one of the best drones on the market, and its Fly More kit for $120 off.
DJI's Mini 3 Pro drone is here with some seriously upgraded imaging capabilities
The much-awaited successor to the DJI Mini 2 has finally been announced
DJI has a quasi-monopolistic hold over the consumer drone industry with no other brand even coming close in market share. Its high-quality, powerfully-automated products have become something of a fan favorite among content creators and photographers alike. Part of the success has to do with how extensive the range is — amateurs can spend $299 for a fun, capable toy while professionals may need to shell out $3,299 for the levels of quality and customization they need. Somewhere between those two extremes lies a new offering in the company's Mini range catering to those looking for a more portable option with major upgrades to performance.
DJI updates flight app to work on Pixel 6, still no update for Mimo app
You can return your friend's old iPhone now
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DJI’s drones and action cameras have become popular among content creators and photographers for their high quality and powerful automation. And naturally, many of the same people chose to pick up a Pixel 6 for its excellent photo and video quality. Unfortunately, this combination isn’t working out very well due to a bug or incompatibility that’s preventing DJI apps from performing as intended, and it’s leaving some devices virtually unusable.
The Mavic 3 is DJI's most advanced consumer drone yet
Pro features like dual cameras, 5.1k video, and a 46 minute flight time certainly don't come cheap
Three years after announcing the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom, DJI has unveiled its new flagship camera drone: the Mavic 3. The company's latest model is a massive step up in every aspect, including upgraded cameras, improved video recording capabilities, longer flight time, and an expanded transmission range.
The DJI Action 2 is a tiny camera with a modular design and powerful magnets
No need for mounts if you can find some metal
DJI’s original Osmo Action launched back in mid-2019 to take on GoPro’s dominance in the market. It shared the same basic design and features, but couldn’t quite match the software and ecosystem advantages of the GoPro Hero line. Today DJI announced the brand new Action 2, a dramatically smaller and modular action camera that can mount in even more places.
Smartphone gimbals were once a tool for just smoothing out video, but they have since grown into the perfect tools for capturing distinctive angles, creating unique photos, and simply having a more comfortable grip. DJI has consistently put out some of the best gimbals on the market with both the Ronin line for dedicated cameras, and the Osmo Mobile (OM) line for smartphones. With today's launch of the OM5, DJI is further evolving its stabilizer technology to enable even more creative control.
DJI's new ultraportable drone is a sleeper camera powerhouse
All the best things from DJIs previous drones packed into one
If you've been thinking about getting a drone for those beautiful aerial photos and videos, DJI just gave you a new option to consider. As a follow-up to last year's Mavic Air 2, DJI is now launching the Air 2S — sans Mavic branding. The name and body might look nearly identical, but this isn't just a small revision; DJI is packing its latest model with a big new camera sensor and some other powerful new features.
DJI announces its first hybrid FPV drone and a brand new motion controller
Designed for (relative) beginners through to the experts
Two years ago, DJI released the FPV System, a partial DIY kit including a camera and transmitter to install on a racing drone, plus controller and goggles for the pilot. While there are other options, DJI's provided the best signal and range for a digital system — yes, analog fans, you still have better latency. But now the world's biggest consumer drone company is jumping in with both feet and releasing its first fully in-house FPV drone, designed with plenty of features aimed at both beginners and advanced pilots.
FAA establishes new drone flying permissions and finalizes Remote ID
Why did the drone cross the road? To deliver your Amazon package, obviously.
Yesterday, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) handed down its final regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles, a.k.a. drones. The new rules are hailed as an improvement to safety, security, and accountability for and by recreational and small business pilots; but they're also paving the way for widespread corporate use for things like package delivery, data collection, and other industrial uses.
More Chinese tech manufacturers are under the gun from President Trump's Commerce Department. Semiconductors firm Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and DJI, known best for its drones, have been added to the Entity List which prohibits them from U.S. imports. But while the White House rattles SMIC's closely-knit integrations to the military, the case for DJI is less clear.
Snag a DJI Osmo Action camera for just $199 ($46 off), plus a ton of free accessories
The kit comes with a 32GB memory card, plus a bunch of other goodies
Whether you're gearing up for snowboarding season or you just want to take some sweet slo-mo videos, you might be looking for a new action camera this holiday season. It can be tough to choose from all the cameras out there, but DJI can make that choice a little easier: The DJI Osmo Action is just $199 ($46 off) at Adorama, plus it comes with a ton of free accessories.
DJI announces the Mini 2 with up to 4K@30fps recording and better transmission range
Still tiny, but pretty powerful
If you've been keeping an eye on drone news lately, it's hard to miss the extensive leaks that revealed the new Mini 2. It's an upgrade to the original Mavic Mini — sans the Mavic name — released almost exactly one year ago. The model immediately gained popularity for coming in just under the weight limit requiring registration with the FAA, TCCA, and some other airspace authorities. DJI has now made it official and is opening up orders.