DJI Mini 4K drone officially launched in China starting at 1,499 yuan ($207)

Chinese drone manufacturer and global drone leader DJI has officially launched the Mini 4K drone in China. The DJI Mini 4K comes with upgraded imaging capabilities compared to the Mini 2 SE. While the new model supports up to 4K/30fps video, the Mini 2 SE supports up to 2.7K/30fps video. This seems to be the only upgrade on this new model while retaining other features found on the Mini 2 SE. Well, of course, it retails for a decent 1,499 yuan ($207) in China. This is lower than the prices in the US and other markets.

Features

The DJI Mini 4K is a lightweight drone, weighing just 249 grams. It can take off in most countries and regions around the world without training or testing. It supports one-click takeoff and landing, and automatic return. It is a beginner drone, suitable for novices. You get a pretty decent battery life of 31 minutes of flight time on a single charge. This can be extended to 93 minutes if the video is not put to use.

For an affordable drone, the Mini 4K comes with some spectacular features like a three-axis mechanical gimbal and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). It also supports intelligent shooting modes such as one-click short films and panoramic photos, so novices can also easily create aerial blockbusters. It also comes with one-click short video shoot support as well as fade, spiral, soar, surround, and comet modes. With just two taps on the screen, the Mini 4K will automatically shoot and generate a short video with several available filters and soundtracks. Users can share it directly or edit the video in the app. The measured image transmission distance is up to 10 kilometers.

For still photography, the Mini 4K can capture panoramic shots in wide-angle, 180°, and spherical panorama modes. With a tap, the drone can automatically complete shooting and post-processing, and also generate high-resolution panoramic masterpieces.

Furthermore, the Mini 4K is equipped with four brushless motors, has up to level 5 wind resistance, and can take off at an altitude of 4,000 meters. The drone has a built-in GNSS module, a downward visual perception system, and an infrared perception system, which allows it to attain stable hovering and accurately identify obstacles below.

Pricing & Availability

The DJI mini 4K is available in China for 1499 yuan ($207) via Jingdong (JD.com). The Mini 4K was launched last month and is presently available in the US via Amazon for $299 with the fly more combo costing almost twice.

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