DJI Mini 4 Pro - Best Compact Travel Drone
The DJI Mini 4 Pro packs professional features into a sub-250g package with excellent obstacle avoidance and 4K video capabilities.
- +Under 250g weight avoids registration
- +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- +4K/100fps video with vertical shooting
- -Smaller sensor than Air/Mavic series
- -Limited wind resistance
- -Shorter flight time than larger models
The DJI Mini 4 Pro continues the Mini series' tradition of packing impressive capabilities into a compact, regulation-friendly package. Weighing just 249g, it avoids registration requirements in many regions while still offering professional-grade features. The 1/1.3-inch sensor captures 48MP photos and 4K video at up to 100fps, with the unique ability to rotate 90 degrees for vertical shooting - perfect for social media content. Omnidirectional obstacle sensing makes it one of the safest compact drones available, with APAS 5.0 automatically navigating around obstacles.
The Mini 4 Pro offers 34 minutes of flight time and can transmit video up to 20km with OcuSync 4.0. While its small size makes it susceptible to strong winds, the trade-off is exceptional portability that fits in a jacket pocket. The drone supports D-Log M and HLG color profiles for greater dynamic range and includes advanced features like ActiveTrack 360° subject tracking. For travelers and content creators needing a high-quality drone that's easy to carry and operate, the Mini 4 Pro is an outstanding choice.