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Buy DJI Mini 4 Pro 

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DJI released its latest sub-250 drone that we’ve seen leak over the last few weeks. Has the hype lived up after flying it for the past week?

Are the changes worth upgrading from the Mini 3 Pro that came out less than a year and a half ago? Here’s our full review of the DJI Mini 4 Pro.

The Mini 4 Pro comes with ND and wide angle lens attachment. The ND filter set comes in rather useful ND16, ND64, and ND256.

While not exactly tailored to my use cases, that 256 will come in handy for anyone shooting timelapses.

So what’s wrong with this? Well while almost the entire drone is the same as the Mini 3 design, DJI changed the mounting system on the Mini 4 Pro for these lens attachments. Meaning you will need all new NDs even though they are most likely the same.

This is most likely due to DJI’s push to reduce as much weight as possible. The new hooks for mounting were moved to take advantage of the Mini 4’s camera bump. Maybe saving a gram or two of material at best?

One piece of good news, however, is that Mini 3 batteries are interchangeable between the two drones. Sharing the amazing 30-40 minutes flight time, which I got pretty close to with my flights.

 Is the Mini 4 Pro worth it?

I think if you’re using the Mini 3 Pro right now for any sort of professional video work, then yes this is worth the upgrade. If you’re big into traveling and using ActiveTrack to capture your adventures, then also yes you should upgrade to the Mini 4 Pro.

However, if you’re just a hobbyiest that doesn’t take advantage of the new video formats, ActiveTrack, or the obstacle avoidance, then the Mini 3 Pro will continue to serve you just fine.

For starting at $759, the Mini 4 Pro is a extremely well positioned product for enthusiasts and now even more levels of professionals alike.