DJI Mini 4K Drone - The Only Drone Beginners Should Buy
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Its a mini 2.
With a better camera correct? I am new to the hobby....
@@davidbutler407 I think they are Identical.
I have 4 pcs Mini 2 and will keep flying them back-to-back with my M2EA and M30T. I just love everything with the little Mini 2! 😊
That M30T is a Boss! Wish I could afford it!
@@saintkenny9296 Yes, it's a machine that has most of what you can wish for. Especially for recon / SAR type of work. But it's HUGE and noisy compared to the Mavic 2 EA - with which I have sort of a love-hate relationship... 😅
The thermal imagery from the M2EA is the same quality as the M30T but it's severely lacking in firmware development and functionality. Form factor and speed of deployment makes me keep it
Now let me wish for a Mini 2T. 👍😅
Nice review Russ. This seems like a great drone for beginners, and buyers on a budget. Thanks for sharing.
You snatched that drone out of the air like a boss. That was a mic drop scenario. Lol.
Great review, thanks very much.
are you allowed to say DJI Mini 2 in this video? seems all the early reviewers are pretending that this drone wasn't released already 3 years ago under the name DJI Mini 2
I have had my Mini 2 for over 4 years! Great starter drone that got so many people into the drone hobby. ❤
Hey all. Well, I couldn't resist. I registered with Drone Pilot Ground School, paid $239, (hundred dollar discount through today. Whew..), and I'm goin' back to school. 😢
To everyone’s main question. Mini 2 VS Mini 4K. What I will tell you is this….. compared to the mini 2, it is aesthetically the same body looks wise. The only difference is the name on the front. In regards to the specs. The only difference is you get 4K zoom at 2x. While the mini 2 cannot. Both drones have 4K 30fps, same battery times, around the same weight, 246g mini 4k, 249g mini 2. The controller is the N1C which works with the 4k and mini, while the mini 2 controller N1 works with the mini 2 only. Basically…. Since you can’t get the mini 2 anymore, this is just a renamed 4k 2x zoom little upgrade if you use the 4K option. So it’s a mini 2 with just a little camera upgrade. Oh also, the 4K Mini doesn’t have the file transfer button on the bottom, they removed that for some odd reason, I used it a lot.
That's just sad. I feel like DJI has done so much in Drone market as well as being a solid competitor against the whole GoPro (which seems to have gained synonym of action camera). Then they do things like this :D
@@Combotful I don't know why you're upset. Price is $150 lower than current price on the 2 (on amazon). Better camera quality. More people can afford it and learn. I jumped on it because of those reasons! And yet y'all are whining about something better for less.
Uhhh what? mini 2 can zoom X2 at 4k....
@@Matanumithis was copied and pasted from the chat I had with DJI
My first drone was a Mavic Pro 1 when it came out. It was a good unit, and still is, but I upgraded to the Mini 4 Pro. Both drones hit the sweet spot for price/performance when they were released. Hopefully I’ll have the Mini 4 Pro for 8 more years too!
Good info video - Thanks!
Hello Russ, do the batteries of the Mini SE (Not the Mini 2SE) fit? TY I hope all in your family are doing well!
Hi Russ, if I understand correctly, we have to purchase the SD card to get 4K videos, can you recommend what card, and how to transfer videos to a computer? Please?
Thanks, Rich
Good video, good info - Thanks!
Do u think it's worth upgrading to this if u have the mini se
I have used Autel drones for years and my older one, I'm not able to get battery replacement which really ticks me off.
I'm hoping this will take its place and maybe the batteries will stay around for a few years for this unit.
Thank you so much for the video, very informative.
JC.
Don't bother this camera sucks in comparison get a mini 3 or 4 pro
Would i need a license if im using the drone to make a TH-cam/tiktok video ?
Would I need a license if I wanted to record myself showcasing painting the outside of a home or pressure washing a home or doing any exterior jobs ? Or would I just need to register it?
Have you tested the new dji googles 3 with this is it compatible with this drone or more geared towards the higher end ones
I recently purchased the Mini 4K base package, but in hindsight wish I would have purchased the Fly More combo. Which batteries should I be searching for to purchase? Are the Mini 4K batteries different or better than previous Mini batteries? I have a similar question about the recharger. Basically I'm trying to buy the fly more package without the drone and controller lol. Thanks for the help
Does this take the same batteries as the mini 2 se?
My Mini 2 which is my first drone I bought from Costco 4 years ago has 4K at 30fps. Which is great.
This is just the Mini 2 in the same wrapper which is good at a lower price. Would be a huge bonus for some of us that need RID in a small package.
Mini 2 opened the door to drones for me 4 years ago like I am sure it did for so many others that brought so many of us into the hobby! I will always keep my little Mini 2 close by.
Hi. This drone have the quick transfer feature?
I’m interested in buying it as my first drone but I want the possibility to transfer my videos and photos to my phone to share directo to social media. Don’t want to always go to my computer, specially when I’m traveling.
Thanks for your content 👍🏻
How about the low light quality ?
would you like to shot at night to let us see the mini 4k at low light quality ?
Please can I have the link for the best SD card?
What remote accessory is that to hold tablet?
Would be nice if DJI or someone would make strobe lights built into the drone. On top and bottom for us lets say older drone flyers to help us see the drone better and not loose VLOS. I think it is possible to put built in strobe light on the rear of the batter with a small push button to turn it on and off. This would also help with VLOS.
Agreed!
I was looking for another Dji mini 2 is this drone the same as the mini 2. ??
Thanks Russ! Do you think DJI will make this drone compatible with the DJI RC controller?
Nope. Different system.
If they did they would sell alot more of them I dont see why not they run on the same transmission system as the mini 3 occu2
Sold! Heading over to Amazon now… thanks for the recommendation. I did some research and came to the same conclusion!
will the batteries from a DJI Mini 2 fit the new DJI Mini 4K?
Very nice!
Love the way you catch your drones. I’m afraid to shut the motors off that way by flipping it. Could damage the gimbal with G force. Like always love your videos.
Will the RC or RC2 “I think those are the ones with built in screens” controllers work with this drone. Also what happens if you get a call while using the remote it comes with.
Does it have the landing light underneath? Like the air 2s
Is this compatible with the rc pro?
As a pilot for many years I could never get used to pushing forward on the little "stick" to go up and pulling back to go down. Opposite of what you do in a real plane! I asked DJI to make a software option where a user could change/reverse the up/down but never happened. Does the software in the DJI Mini 4K allow you to do that?
It should in the app. Does on all my phantom series.
@@davidthom279 really!
@@davidthom279 Not sure, but the Phantom series may utilize different software.
Can you review the Limitless 5 drone and gives us your thoughts about it? It just landed in the market about 4 weeks ago so it's their newest drone
Hi everyone, I’m looking to buy my first drone and have two offers to consider: the DJI Mini 3 for 369 EUR or the new DJI Mini 4K for 299 EUR. What are your thoughts? Is it worth spending an extra 70 EUR for the DJI Mini 3?
Thanks for your advice!
Can you tell me if this drone has a follow me or active track mode?
Answer the question we all want - Compared to Mini2 ...
What I will tell you is this….. compared to the mini 2, it is aesthetically the same body looks wise. The only difference is the name on the front. In regards to the specs. The only difference is you get 4K zoom at 2x. While the mini 2 cannot. Both drones have 4K 30fps, same battery times, around the same weight, 246g mini 4k, 249g mini 2. The controller is the N1C which works with the 4k and mini, while the mini 2 controller N1 works with the mini 2 only. Basically…. Since you can’t get the mini 2 anymore, this is just a renamed 4k 2x zoom little upgrade if you use the 4K option.
@@cigarbearreviews False... the original Mini 2 can do 2x zoom at 4k. See page 36 of the Mini 2 user manual.
@@johnreid709 So technically then yes you are correct… well what the hell then, it is just the mini 2 with a new name
Nice
Just do a comparison with the Mini 2!
Why can you not purchase this drone from the DJI store directly? And if that's the case, can you get a DJI care refresh plan for this drone?
Will this work with a phone that has a Android 10 operating system and 1.8 GHz octa-core ?
i wasted so much money on the cheaper chinesium drones and then finally bit the bullet and got myself a mini 2SE flymore kit it cost £375 sterling (about $470 dollars)it was the best move i ever made this baby looks very similar in all aspects so its gotta be the perfect starter (i really enjoy your videos by the way top of the range)
Yeah dji is probably the best all around consumer drone unit
DJI is a Chinese company and makes Chinese products! All profits go to the CCP.
They've pushed 5 versions of the mini 2....wow. they won't ever end that production line. I remember qhen the minor came out I grabbed 1 and I felt amazing. Now they r known as the throwaway drone and to me alot like a toy. Anyways what's that Chinese looking building called?
Thanks for the informative review. Not sure about investing in another DJI drone myself. The prices are surely nice. Wonder if I could just buy the drone without the controller and bind with a old Mini 2 controller? Not trying to sound cheap yet I still fly the Mini 2. Using third party apps such as Litchi and Maven Lite there was no need to upgrade. The new 4k does sound nice.
I worry though with the uprising government concern using DJI drones is it even worth it. Maybe I watch to much government, yet it seems like they are really going after DJI. I have always valued your reviews as well product showcases yet what would be your USA made drone? Not sure if I can invest in something that within a year could be useless. I do love the ability to fly, yet with all the restrictions it's getting harder...even as a hobbyist.
Thanks for the video. Have a great day.
I too use iOS Litchi and Maven on my Mini 2. Sadly, DJI made a business decision to stop developing iOS based SDK kits.
I was mistaken in my video. You cannot buy just the drone by itself. It does come with the controller for $299.
No USA drone exists that’s worth buying.
I have a P4P and an Air 2S but can not bring myself to get rid of my Mini 2.
Russ you never mentioned what RID module you were using on your DJI Mini 3K Drone.
What is its behavior with respect to RID broadcast? Is it like the Mini 4 pro and Mini 3 where with the sub 250 batteries it does not broadcast rid, or is it like the the mini 3 pro where it always broadcasts rid? You state that if you want to use it for commercial purposes you need to register it, true, but then it needs to broadcast rid, so either you need to add a module at that point or, it broadcasts rid (which for many of us is undesirable) as a sub250 drone. I suspect this drone does not broadcast rid, but interested in confirmation.
I would assume there is no RID capabilities on this drone. If you need them, you'll need to add a module, like you do with the Mini 3/4 Pro using the sub-250 batteries. Since there is no concept of extended-flight battery for this airframe, there's no way to signal the drone to switch to broadcasting RID.
I'll stick to the Potensic Atom 4k
are you going to do a side by side comparison with the Mini 2?
No one will do it ... D J I says N O ... Hmmm Anzu 4K in green yummy
It is so weird all these reviewers with many Mini 2 reviews on their channels now pretending the mini 2 doesn't exist.
Boy, you are really going to lose sleep about this eh?
Russ I have pulled out all of my hair and will never sleep again.
Are the batteries compatible with the Mini 2? (can I use the lighter Japanese Mini 2 battery in the new Mini 4K?)
Yes
@@51Drones Thank you for your quick reply. Keep up the great work, I love your channel.
I just bought my first drone. I have tried several times to just get it in the air and hover. Is there a best video for real basic pointers? It’s a black falcon drone? Once I learn to fly I plan to invest in a better drone. Right now I’m just frustrated.
Does that drone have GPS? I believe that a drone needs GPS to be able to hover.....
Just picked up thje mini 3 fly more combo for 499, kinda hard to pass up since it has a better camera and several possible upgrades the mini 4k doesnt have
2:25 Share drone video on ALL social media, except on TH-cam, right? With the possibility of monetization (even if that’s not the intention of the drone pilot), I thought it’s commercial to post drone footages on TH-cam.
The 44809 exception is for "recreational purposes" only. If you are only flying and posting video for recreational purposes, you can post it wherever you'd like. The challenge comes when you post it to a platform that pays you for that posting. If you have a personal youtube channel that is just a video platform for you to share with friends, that's fine. Anything else (for your church, to promote your business or your kid's school/team/etc) is not recreational. If you're literally only posting it for your friends and family to enjoy, that's recreational use.
Look in the battery compartment on the top left of the sticker...... It says Mini 2 SE. Look on the white box it came in.... It says Mini 2 SE. Carl
Is it not a rehash Mini2? What is the difference?
No SDK no LED don't bother gorillaman
Thanks for the video. As for beginers side, excelent drone. Mine was Mini 2 and it's incredible. As a DJI user with Mini 2 and Air 3, one question rise for me. Why this unit? Only because of 4k? There is no sense, for me, the road of new products DJI are launching does not have any sense. if we take a look for Mini series: Mini, Mini Se, Mini 2, Mini 2 SE, Mini 4K, 5 models of the same drone with only difference of the front light, or the camera, and of course, Mini 3, Mini 4, Air 2, what next, Air 3S, Pro, Cine, Tango, .......... whatever they name it. By the way, excellent catch of drone🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have learned to not try to figure out the marketing strategy of big tech. 😂
What I don’t get the Mini 2 already has 4K at 30fps.
Just an observation, wouldn't new drone enthusiasts benefit from collision protection? Isn't that the one thing that new drone pilots are worried about? but hey, if they get the DJI Cover plan or alternative insurances then they are good. However this looks a fun drone, and thank for the great video
I see they got rid of the 5.8 Ghz radio due to the mini 2 debacle with the firmware burning out the 5.8 Ghz radio for folks!!! This is clearly a mini 2 in my mind with this removal.... lol I bought one because it is still awesome. Just wish they'd fix the firmware on the mini 2 to remove it as well.
Is it the same exact thing as a mini 2?
Yes minus the SDK and the nice little LED light at the front
I do wish they’d release a non Mini Pro that is RID compatible that has a good price tag like this, but say $350 area.
If I’m not mistaken if you fly for commercial purposes the drone needs to be registered and the pilot needs part 107 certification regardless of the weight of the drone.
Newbie question, I saw you impressively catch the drone. For us mere mortals, is this actually dangerous, i.e. can the rotors cut our fingers?
Waypoints?
Should I get a mini 2 se £250
Or mini 4k £270
(I have the original se but I’m getting a new one
mini 4k 100% 20 pounds for 4k 30fps 2.7k 60fps whereas the mini 2se is 2.7k 30fps
@@axden8441 I have been watching vids and I rlly can’t tell the difference
3:47 I see what you did there 😂
😂
In reality the mini 2 4k is better or mini 2se 2.7k
The Mini 4K is basically a Mini 2
This is the mini 2, what's next the Mini 3 4k, at least they could have added occusync 4, Go forward DJI not backwards
Bruh how you not going to say if it has follow me /active track thats like thenonly feature people want to know abour aside from 4k
What happens if you don’t register
the link does not take you to the mini 4k
🙂❤👍
DJI keeps on raising the bar! This is a great entry level choice.
I do lament their business decision to stop creating iOS SDK kits. I’ll keep my Mini 2 as I can use iOS Litchi to do Waypoint planning on either my desktop (I love having the bigger screen and the stress-free setting of my computer station) or in the field with my controller/phone and use iOS Maven for GPS Follow Me while also offering grand kids a safe training environment with Maven's Geofencing feature..
Hope all is well with you and yours. Take care!
Detta är ju en mini 2, vad nytt under solen..........? 😅😅😅
Low light quality??
Not great
They have night videos shot with the Mini 2 same camera look it up and they look great filming lite buildings
The mini 3 non pro dropped to 300 euros without controller, so that is why...
It's just missing the ability to connect to the DJI RC remote
Are you 100% sure it doesn’t have Obstacle Avoidance Control??? I saw a Dutch review and they were testing the avoidance control 🤔🤔🤔
Mini 3. Hands down. Same money.
I've been very pleased with the Mini 3 as a beginning drone user, bought it about a month ago and it has been a blast.
This exactly. For another $40-50, you can get a Mini 3 at Costco right now which is a significantly better machine than this Mini 2... eh, I mean, Mini 4K.
🙂
@@jrflyerfpv I have the Mini 3 but the Mini 4k is smaller and the built quality seems better shorter arms and props
@@brucedon1951 Curious on what you mean by the build quality is better with the 4K over the Mini 3. In what way?
But the mini 2 wins still great drone
To bad they discontinued it
@@brucedon1951 the mini 4k a maybe will be fail drone on future . the mini 2 se or mini 2 is better option to get
@@liyon.y6310 If the Mini 2 has already been discontinued and the Mini 2 se shoots in 2.7k at 40 bits while the Mini 4k shoots 4k 100 bits how can this be a better option? please explain Thanks
I clicked on this video because of the sunrise in the thumbnail
Worked my ass off on that thumb.
👍🏼 I think we need the crash feature
To beginners reading the comments: I had the original Mavic Mini. It was legit. This one is way better, and the price is right. Just do it.
And do it for less
wait this drone doesn’t even have trackings?
Its 300 euros
I flew my mini 2 over 6 miles...I have the world record video on here to prove it. I designed a plug and play 4100 mah battery. It gets 59 minutes of flight. I mean anybody can watch it just search mini 2 world record range test
i wont be getting this for 2 reasons, you Cant get care refresh since its not listed, and i have info about the rcn1c, same specs as rcn1 excpet for battery life, 4 hours when not charging a device, 2 hours when charging a device, compared to rc n1 6 hours when not charging and 4 hours when charging, also dont know why no one is asking about if you can get care refresh for the mini 4k
You can get the refresh i just checked 4 hours is long time to
Mini 3 still the better first drone
You made an error in your video. You don’t need the fly more combo to get the controller. The controller comes with the $299 price. I don’t see anywhere that you can buy the Mini 4K by itself alone.
Yes, I guess I did. Sorry about that. I was not clear when I was informed of that.
Imo it’s just a cheaper version of the mini 2 🤔😬
So how are you flying this in a sponsored, monetized video without remote ID? 3:40
Bro. I could explain it to you, but I think you can figure it out if you try hard enough.
@@51Drones Yeah, I thought about thumbing my nose at the FAA, but it didn't seem prudent.
@@51Drones Sorry, I'm studying for my part 107 now and other than just ignoring the rules I don't get how to do this legally.
@@rosie6799 I was simply demonstrating how to register in that clip. I am registered already with my own account. Remote ID is active on all of my devices.
@@rosie6799 Also, it was not a sponsored video.
Buy a used mini 2 it does more
RUSS PLEASE PASS NEXT TIME LOL😂 ,, WHAT IS NEXT MINI 2 AND half ....😂
This is a great Video. Love it!
The editing of the video is very good. Appreciate it :) 👌🏼
I am creating cinematic Videos of DJI Mini 4 too. Feel free to checkout.
Keep going bro! 💪🏼
They literally put the mini 2s 4k gimbal on a damn mini 1 I mean come on it don't even have the flashy led on the front ...no thanks ill stick with my fleet of mini 2s
Lol😂 it's a mini 2 without the little lite 😂 dji is getting nuts now lol its just software changes lol😂 5 minis now WTF RUSS
Isnt this just a renamed Mini 2?! Just say it...
But $176 cheaper.
What's the difference between this drone and the mini 2. The mini 2 is 4k!🤷♂️🤦♂️
It seems DJI has told these sponsored unboxings to not mention the DJI Mini 2 and to pretend it doesn't exist, When the Mini 2 is mentions in the comments they will say the line "The Mini 2 SE shoots 2.7k"