The DJI Mini 4 Pro crashes to a record-low price – DJI's older flagship mini drone is now an excellent buy

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Could it now be the better buy over the new Mini 5 Pro?

DJI Mini 4 Pro close up of camera and propeller arm
(Image credit: James Abbott)

It might have recently been supplanted by the Mini 5 Pro as DJI's flagship mini drone, but the DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best drone deal in the UK right now, available for just £699 at Amazon for the Fly More bundle (includes charging hub and two additional batteries).

Or how about the staggeringly low price of £555 at Amazon for the RC-2 bundle – yes, that includes the stunning controller which features a screen. Don't need that controller with screen? There's also a new record-low price for the RC-N2 controller bundle, now just £519 at Amazon.

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I can't say I'm surprised by the price drop – which brings the Mini 4 Pro to a record low – given that the excellent Mini 5 Pro is now on the scene. However, I still completely recommend the Mini 4 Pro, especially since it now costs so much less than the latest model.

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DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo: was £979 now £699 at Amazon

These aren't the first price reductions for the Mini 4 Pro, but they are the biggest – the previously low for the Fly More Combo was £759, while over the recent Prime Day Big Deals event in October, the price was £779. However, the reduction for the RC-2 bundle is even lower, now available for £555 whereas the previous record low was £689. You'll just miss out on the charging hub and two additional batteries with this option versus the Fly More Combo – but if you're a casual pilot then that might not matter.

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DJI Mini 4 Pro DJI RC 2 smart controller

The Mini 4 Pro can be purchased with the screen-less RC-N2 controller, but I prefer the pricier premium RC-2 controller above, which features a screen. Make sure which controller you are getting with the drone – not all deals are equal! (Image credit: James Abbott)

OK, so the Mini 5 Pro is my fave drone and the best DJI drove overall, but there are no deals for the new model, which costs around 25% more than the Mini 4 Pro at these sale prices.

And the two mini drones aren't all that different – both shoot 4K video with up to 4x slow motion and the option for DJI's detail rich D Log M color profile. Both offer ActiveTrack 360 for smart subject tracking and flight times are pretty similar – just a 5% advantage to the new model.

Crucially, the Mini 4 Pro also has the key feature I'd recommend beginner pilots – omnidirectional object sensing. Yes, the Mini 5 Pro has a larger 1-inch sensor and a greater range of roll rotation movement (now 225 degrees), more built-in memory and quicker flight speeds, but the Mini 4 Pro remains a super powerful sub-250g drone. This is a fantastic deal.

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Timothy Coleman
Timothy Coleman
Cameras editor

Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other. 


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