Mini 4 Pro

If you want pro-looking aerial video without the paperwork and without lugging a heavy drone, this is built for you — a sub-249 g quad that shoots true 4K/60 HDR vertical video, streams FHD live up to 20 km, and fits in a day bag. It solves the problem of balancing portability, safety, and image quality for vloggers, travellers and content creators who need publish-ready footage straight from the camera. ## What makes it worth it The Mini 4 Pro packs a 1/1.3" CMOS sensor with Dual Native ISO Fusion, an f/1.7 lens and 10-bit D-Log M / HLG recording, which together give noticeably richer color and dynamic range than typical sub-250 g machines. Omnidirectional obstacle sensing (binocular vision plus TOF sensors) and ActiveTrack 360° bring confident automated tracking and collision avoidance to a class that historically skimped on safety. DJI's O4 video transmission delivers a low-latency, 1080p/60 live feed up to 20 km, making long-line shots and complex compositions far more reliable than the older O3 systems. ## Where it falls short Battery life is reasonable at about 34 minutes per battery but not class-leading, so long shooting days require carrying multiple batteries and a charging hub. The Fly More Combo adds extra cells, but if you need marathon endurance or the cheapest possible entry point, larger folding drones or simpler minis will serve better. Buy this if you want a regulation-friendly, travel-ready drone that delivers near-professional 4K/60 HDR footage and modern obstacle sensing; skip it if you prioritise maximum flight time or the absolute lowest price.

£718