THE MINI 4K IS DJI’S NEW HIGH-RES BUDGET DRONE

New entry-level model arrives with a resolution boost and more upgrades

DJI has announced its new entry-level drone, the DJI Mini 4K. Up until now the brand’s beginner drones have offered lower video resolution than many of their budget rivals, and DJI has put that right by upping the resolution to 4K.

The Mini 4K will support 4K video resolution at 24, 25, and 30fps, and 2.7K at up to 60fps. Other upgrades over the Mini 2 SE include digital zoom of 2x at

4K, and a video bitrate of up to 100mbps.

DJI’s latest drone looks a lot like the Mini 2 SE, its previous entry-level model, and that drone’s key limiting factor was 2.7K video resolution. Reserving 4K for higher tiers has historically been part of the way DJI distinguishes its range, particularly in the sub-250g category.

Like the Mini 2 SE, the Mini 4K has a 3-axis gimbal for smooth video, enough speed to fly safely in wind up to Level 5, GPS return to home, a range of 10km / 6 miles, and a battery life enabling a theoretical max flying time of 31 minutes. All the same beginnerfriendly tutorial features and one-click QuickShot manoeuvres are here too, and the drone has sensors to help it land automatically.

The arrival of 4K restores DJI’s competitiveness with other beginner drones like the Potensic Atom in most key regards. For now, the DJI Mini 3 will still offer better features, while the Mini 4 Pro is DJI’s sub-250g flagship. Now, however, budget-conscious consumers won’t be restricted to a lower resolution.

The DJI Mini 4K is available to buy now, priced at £269 / $299 with a single battery, or £399 / $449 in a Fly More bundle with three batteries.