The DJI Mini 4 Pro is close to being released, but should you buy it? Let’s look at how it compares to the current DJI Mini 3 Pro and DJI Mini 3.
Want to find out how the Mini 4 Pro compares to the DJI Air 3? Read our comparison here.
DJI Mini 4 Pro vs DJI Mini 3 Pro
Small camera upgrade
DJI Mini 4 Pro is expected to have the exact same camera setup, but will gain additional video recording options, with 4k at 100fps being the most notable upgrade.
Obstacle avoidance
The most notable upgrade across the board is the inclusion of an additional two vision systems facing diagonally towards the rear of the drone. These additional sensors allow the Mini 4 Pro to view the rear, side, above the drone.
The two forward facing sensors have also been adjusted to point out towards the side and up a bit more. Allowing the Mini 4 Pro to see more of its surroundings. DJI have also added a spotlight to the bottom of the Mini 4 Pro, allowing it to land in low-light conditions.
Specification comparison
Looking for the RAW specifications of each of the drones? Continue reading below.
| Feature | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Mini 3 Pro | DJI Mini 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Under 249 grams | Under 249 grams | Under 249 grams |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | – Folded: – Unfolded: | – Folded: 145×90×62 mm – Unfolded: 251×362×70 mm | – Folded: 148×90×62 mm – Unfolded: 251×362×72 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s | 5 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 5 m/s | 5 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind) | 16 m/s | 16 m/s | 16 m/s |
| Max Flight Time | – 34 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) – 45 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) | – 34 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) – 47 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) | – 38 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery) – 51 minutes (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) |
| Max Flight Distance | 20km | – 18km (with Intelligent Flight Battery) – 25km (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) | – 18km (with Intelligent Flight Battery) – 25km (with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus) |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10.7 m/s | 10.7 m/s | 10.7 m/s |
| Internal Storage | 8GB | 8GB | None |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP |
| Photo specifications | 12MP/48MP | 12MP/48MP | 12MP/48MP |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video specifications | MP4/MOV (H.264/H.265) | MP4/MOV (H.264/H.265) | MP4 (H.264) |
| Video Format | – 4K 100fps – 4k 60fps HDR – Night shots video | – 4K 60fps – 2.7k 60fps – FHD 60fps | – 4K 30fps – 2.7k 60fps – FHD 60fps |
| Max Video Bitrate | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Supported File System | – FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) – exFAT (> 32 GB) | – FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) – exFAT (> 32 GB) | – FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) – exFAT (> 32 GB) |
| Colour Mode | – Normal – D-Cinelike – 10-bit D-Log M, HLG | – Normal – D-Cinelike | Normal |
| Digital Zoom | – 4K: 2× – 2.7K: 3× – FHD: 4× | – 4K: 2× – 2.7K: 3× – FHD: 4× | – 4K: 2× – 2.7K: 3× – FHD: 4× |
| Obstacle Sensing | – Forward – Backward – Left – Right – Downward – Upward | – Forward – Backward – Downward | Downward |
| Video Transmission System | DJI O4 | DJI O3 | DJI O2 |
| Max Transmission Distance | – FCC: 20 km – CE: 10 km – SRRC: 10 km – MIC: 10 km | – FCC: 12km – CE: 8km – SRRC: 8km – MIC: 8km | – FCC: 10km – CE: 6km – SRRC: 6km – MIC: 6km |
| Battery Capacity | – IFB: 2453 mAh – IFB Plus: 3850 mAh | – IFB: 2453 mAh – IFB Plus: 3850 mAh | – IFB: 2453 mAh – IFB Plus: 3850 mAh |
| Charging Time | – IFB: 64 minutes – IFB Plus: 56 minutes | – IFB: 64 minutes – IFB Plus: 56 minutes | – IFB: 64 minutes – IFB Plus: 56 minutes |
| Compatible Remote Controllers | – DJI RC-N2 – DJI RC 2 | – DJI RC-N1 – DJI RC | – DJI RC-N1 – DJI RC |
