REVIEW: 10 Best Features Of DJI Mini 4 Pro

• Find out the best features of the newly-launched DJI Mini 4 Pro;

• The Mini 4 Pro weighs less than 249g, making it easily transportable and regulation-friendly;

• Upgraded camera system, including capability to shoot 4K/60fps HDR, slow-motion 4K/100fps, and Night Shots video; 

• Rotating gimbal for vertical shooting - ideal for sharing content on social media platforms;

• 10-bit D-Log M and HLG help capture a stunning range of colours and provide more flexibility while editing and sharing;

• Intelligent features, such as Waypoint flight and new ActiveTrack 360° with enhanced subject tracking capabilities; 

• Next-level safety features: Mini 4 Pro is first sub-249g drone to have omnidirectional vision sensing;

• Flagship O4 transmission for improved signal strength and up to 1080p/60fps FHD live feeds.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a sub 249g drone which is perfect for capturing quality content on the go.

In this article, we'll take a look at this drone's 10 best features.

The list includes:

• Under 249g

• 4K/60fps HDR

• True Vertical Shooting

• Night Shots

• 10-bit D-Log M colour mode

• Omnidirectional obstacle sensing

• Upgraded video transmission

• Intelligent features, such as ActiveTrack 360°, Waypoints, and Advanced Return To Home.

Key Features At A Glance

Before we delve into the top features of the Mini 4 Pro in more detail, the table below provides an at-a-glance overview of the Mini 4 Pro's key specifications.

1: Size

Mini by name, mini by nature. The DJI Mini 4 Pro is tiny - and this has several key advantages.

Weighing in at less than 249g, this ultra-light, foldable drone is the perfect travel companion, ideal for capturing content on the go.

Its streamlined frame also places it in the safest weight category.

As such, it is regulation-friendly! In the UK, the DJI Mini 4 Pro can be flown in the Open category's A1 subcategory. This enables flights over uninvolved people, but not over crowds - affording great freedom and operational flexibility.

And, because it meets the A1 subcategory criteria, pilots do not need to undertake the UK CAA's drone training - the A2 CofC or GVC - or obtain a Flyer ID under DMARES - although this recommended to promote safe flying. Find out more in our UK drone laws blog.

It makes the Mini 4 Pro a great entry-level drone, for pilots flying recreationally or commercially. 

2: Upgraded Camera

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has an upgraded camera system compared to its predecessors - enabling it to capture stunning shots, like this.

It is powered by a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor featuring Dual Native ISO Fusion, f/1.7 aperture, and 2.4μm 4-in-1 pixels.

Some of the key camera features are outlined below.

3: 10-bit D-Log M And HLG

One of the most exciting features of the Mini 4 Pro is the ability to utilise 10-bit D-Log M and HLG colour profiling.

10-bit D-Log M and HLG help capture a stunning range of colours and provide more flexibility while editing and sharing.

10-bit D-Log M

Record in 10-bit D-Log M and capture more than one billion colours and retain highlight and shadow details.

The natural colour gradations and delicate full-spectrum details mean Mini 4 Pro unlocks pro-level and more flexible post-production control and expert-level creative editing flexibility.

Creators often use Log colour modes during shooting. This feature helps retain more image details to improve image quality. Moreover, the colour grading of D-Log M is easier than that of D-Log.

HLG

No matter where you publish your content, HLG ensures the natural colours and brightness remain true-to-life without adjustment or format conversion due to its high dynamic range.

Compared with D-Log or RAW, HLG can retain a high dynamic range while reducing operating difficulty.

Mainstream editing software can automatically convert HLG to standard colours, based on which creators can directly perform colour grading for more convenient post-production.

4: Enhanced Safety Features

Safety is everything when it comes to drone flights, and the Mini 4 Pro duly delivers.

We've already mentioned its lightweight frame, but the Mini 4 Pro goes further, packed with features to ensure reliability and safety.

Omnidirectional Vision Sensing

Mini 4 Pro is the first sub-249g drone to feature omnidirectional vision sensing.

Equipped with four fisheye vision sensors, downward binocular vision sensors, a 3D ToF sensor, and an auxiliary light, the drone can detect obstacles from all angles.

As a caveat, omnidirectional obstacle sensing cannot identify small objects, like tree branches and electric wires, and is unavailable at night.

Nevertheless, the drone's vision sensing capabilities reduce the risk of hitting obstacles: Great for any pilot, but especially for beginners.

Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS)

APAS 5.0 ensures additional safety by enabling automatic braking and bypassing during flight.

It can quickly identify and smoothly bypass obstacles in all directions (forward/backward/upward/downward/left/right) during flight.

Bottom Auxiliary Light

The Mini 4 Pro's bottom auxiliary light increases stability while hovering at low altitudes at night.

It reduces the likelihood of crashing the drone on uneven ground or without seeing the ground clearly enough.

5: Flagship DJI O4 Video Transmission

DJI Mini 4 Pro is equipped with DJI's flagship O4 video transmission.

This provides a live view quality up to 1080p/60fps and a maximum video transmission distance of 10km (CE), or a whopping 20km (FCC).

The robustness of O4 video transmission provides key benefits:

1. In urban environments with substantial signal interference, Mini 4 Pro can deliver more stable signals to reduce stuttering and frame drops during video transmission compared to the previous generation. This provides a better operating experience when filming around a building, at low altitudes, or through different obstructions.

2. The 60fps video transmission frame rate enables a smoother live view. The lower latency delivers a faster and more responsive operation experience.

Controllers

To support the O4 transmission system, the Mini 4 Pro is compatible with the DJI RC 2 and DJI RC-N2: Two controllers which were launched alongside the DJI Air 3 in July 2023.

The DJI RC 2 is a next-gen camera-drone remote controller with 5.5-inch FHD display...

...while the RC-N2 is a controller which integrates with a separate mobile device.

The table below provides an overview of some of the key specs of both controllers.

6: Waypoints

Waypoint flight is a great feature on the Mini 4 Pro, with its automatic route functionality providing route repeatability.

It can be utilised for a range of operations, including cinematic content capture, as well as commercial missions, such as inspection or visual surveys.

Pre-set several points and the drone will automatically fly along them. The drone can also perform pre-set and highly-customisable actions during the flight.

Save flight routes for repeated flights. 

7: Advanced Tracking

Mini 4 Pro features ActiveTrack 360°, with enhanced subject tracking capabilities. It also has Spotlight and Point of Interest.

Using the upgraded ActiveTrack, users can set the drone to follow a certain flight route during the tracking process (the previous version only supported fixing in a certain direction), achieving freer and more diverse tracking routes. 

In scenarios like biking/roaming/skateboarding/car tracking, this provides more stable tracking routes and customisable flight routes to achieve tracking effects like circling and spiralling. 

Meanwhile, Spotlight and Point of Interest enable the following:

• Spotlight: Drone does not fly automatically, but the camera remains locked on the subject while the user manually controls the flight.

• Point of Interest: Drone tracks the subject in a circle based on the set radius and flight speed.

8: Intelligent Flight Features

Beyond the Mini 4 Pro's advanced tracking capabilities and waypoints, the drone has a suite of other intelligent flight features, improving flight safety and ease.

Cruise Control

Cruise Control can reduce operation fatigue during long-distance, steady-state flight and further reduce camera shake with smoother camera movement.

Engage Cruise Control by pressing the shortcut button to lock the speed (based on how hard you are pushing the control stick at that moment). Once locked, there is no need to continue pushing the sticks; the locked movement will continue.

During the long-distance flight, this locks the speed/direction without requiring continued control stick movement or usage. The speed/direction can be manually adjusted at any time.

Advanced Return To Home 

Mini 4 Pro can automatically plan a safe flight route back to its home point and easily bypass obstacles. Additionally, the AR RTH route feature facilitates more confident control during return flights.

During the flight, the drone can scan its surroundings, implement internal mapping, and plan the optimal route back to its home point, including power-saving RTH and original RTH.

It is faster, more power-efficient, and safer when the battery level is low. Although, note that this feature is unavailable when the vision-sensing system is disabled.

It also avoids the problem that the drone stops flying when encountering Altitude Zones during Straight Line RTH.

9: Streamlined Content Creation

Mini 4 Pro is stacked with intelligent shooting options to simplify the aerial content-creation process - setting up stunning visuals and streamlining the edition process.

10: Multiple Combos - Choose The Best Package For Your Needs

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is available in three packages, providing a number of options to enable operators to pick the best option for them.

The Fly More Combos are always the most popular option, containing extra accessories which work out cheaper than purchasing them separately.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is compatible with a range of other accessories, too, such as the DJI Mini 4 Pro Wide-Angle Lens (with super-wide 100° FOV) and the DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filters Set (ND16/64/256).

The Two-way Charging Hub - available separately or as part of the Fly More Combo - is the same one that is compatible with the Mini 3 Series.

Summary 

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is an impressive camera drone, stacked with features such as its upgraded imaging system, omnidirectional vision sensing, and enhanced transmission.

And all this in a lightweight body - perfect for easy transportation and making the drone regulation friendly.

As such, it is a drone which can be used for recreational use, content creation, and even certain commercial jobs, like visual inspection.  

There is enough about the DJI Mini 4 Pro to attract new pilots, or for users who are wanting to upgrade from a previous iteration of the DJI Mini series.

To discuss anything in this article and to find out more about the DJI Mini 4 Pro, contact us.