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DJI Mini 4 Pro
Based on 43 credible posts from YouTube, Hacker News & Bluesky. 42 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
Medium confidenceA solid sample; expect small shifts as more owners post. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 77% of 43 reviews are positive and 5% negative. Praise centers on camera. Owners with 6+ months of use are more positive (100%), which suggests it holds up well.
What owners like
Camera praised by 6 owners
“My first drone because I didn't want to get mixed up with "bleeding edge technology" I can get unique photos on our Southern Oregon Coast thanks to my M”
What owners complain about
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners talk about
- Camera6 praise · 0 complain
- Battery & charging1 praise · 1 complain
Built from the reviews themselves — every quote links to the owner who wrote it.
Every credible owner review, most detailed first. Bots, off-topic comments, and ones that say nothing about using it are left out.
I own a Mini 4 Pro as well, and after about 9 months, the gimbal started misbehaving up to a point that the footage was unusable. However, DJI Support is amazing and they replaced my drone at zero costs. I would absolutely buy it again, I even think about upgrading to Mini 5 Pro as soon as it comes out.
ive just clocked over 500 hours and over 2500km on my mini 4 pro, crashed the drone 2 times flown in rain, wind, storms and even a hurricane the only thing ive ever had to do to it was replace the props after crashing into a tree ive used and abused my mini 4 and i can say its one of the best drones ive ever had
I use my Mini 4 primarily for still photos. [...] My first drone because I didn't want to get mixed up with "bleeding edge technology" I can get unique photos on our Southern Oregon Coast thanks to my Mini 4 Pro
I have 127 hrs, 1840 kms and 679 flights on my Mini 4 pro and it is exactly like new. Props, batteries camera just like it came out of the box. Amazing machine.
Honestly, the Mini 4 Pro is an excellent long-term drone, as long as it’s properly maintained and the controller and batteries are well taken care of. The flight time is very good, even with the lighter battery. [...] The camera could handle a heavier one—I believe it could fully support the Air 3S camera with some adjustments, sacrificing weight, which could be unfavorable in many countries, but not in all. [...] However, the Mini 4 Pro’s camera is impressive and more than enough for today's quality standards. [...]
To me it’s a very average drone. I know very capable but doesn’t excite me at all it just is meh. I have more fun with my Mini 2 old school than this. I don’t like they keep adding more features and stuff I’m weird like that. Less was more don’t even care about stupid obstacle avoidance either.
[...] This will handle more wind than most would think. After today my confidence in this drone increased a whole bunch. Super easy and smooth to fly don’t hesitate to buy this just Because of the size
[...] If, however, you are on a waterborne vessel (jet ski, boat), you are always drifting slightly. [...] Also, it will drift severely if cut off from satellite signal (indoors) as the downward sensors are not being used to detect the floor/surface and keep it in place. Now I can continue to fly my alligator infested lakes and hand-catch or land on a slow drifting vessel. [...]
DJI Mini 4 Pro. [...]
[...] So far, no bigger drone managed to trigger me to buy one. [...]
Hi Justin, a great vlog again👍 I bought the mini 4 pro in January this year, Wow the image quality is amazing, I have a lot to learn, but glad I have found your channel, I too spend time in Thailand, what restrictions are in place over there for drones, I plan to use it over there in the future
I bought a Mini 4 Pro last May. I've broken 2 props but otherwise, it's absolutely perfect.
Had mine for a year, 45+ hours on it. Not one single issue, og props aswell. Great little drone, only reason it's seeing less action these days is I'm getting into fpv more.
I been using the mini 3 for 9 months and am super happy with it
[...] Only had it a few months, still learning, but even basic flight and default settings give great fun and video/photos. [...]
just bought the m4p as my first drone absolutely love it what a fantastic piece of kit
Great video Justin. I've got one and i feel rhe same..some things annoying me on rhe Pro 4 but overall its a great Drone
My mini 4 pro batteries last less than 5 minutes in normal condition i didn’t use them so much is there something wrong ?
These are photos I took in the first hours after I got the Dji Mini 4 Pro, I generally love drones and photos from the sky, the videos will be on YouTube :) Dji Drone Photo Video Ukraine Nature City
Just bought mine after learning in a Phantom 3 pro and the image quality is omg!! But I’m afraid as you said when I see the mini in winds because my last drone was a big and powerful one 😂 but I know mini can handle it
The only things with big Chinese influence that I own are a DJI Mini 4 Pro, and my OnePlus 13. My phone sends more data to Google than to China, and DJI grant me more discretion over where my data gets sent than Meta and Google.
It also a short video when the min 4 pro gets to low battery stage and you have land the drone. I have been testing flying low battery capabilities. And it is the safest landing drone.
[...] Once I get more comfortable I’ll most likely purchase your pack. Still not done enough flying to warrant it yet, but I’m getting more and more comfortable and used to all the controls, the flying and the editing. [...]
My mini 4 pro is like 1 month old and I squeezed out nice footage and its overall fun to fly
i got this drone for christmas and i LOVE it. [...]
[...] no need to take extra battery unless you are flying long distance. [...] I went to Europe for 21 days and only took 1 sub 250g battery
Even though mini 4 pro videos have been done to death, this one was a nice little long term review and why its still holds up as DJI's most popular product. I will be continuing to use my mini 4 pro in conjuction with the new Mavic 4 Pro when it releases.. anywhere i can't play the mavic, i'll fly the mini
I love the Mini 4 pro so much I bought 2. With the import issues in the US I wasn’t taking any chances being without this little drone even having care refresh.
[...] And seems the Mini 4 Pro is a GREAT option
[...] I have the mini 4 pro as well and the quality still blows me out of the water. How did you sync the audio so perfectly. [...]
[...] I can’t imagine a better have it with you at all times drone. Plus it’s so quiet in comparison to larger drones.
I love the Mini series drones. I had the Air 2 and got a Mini 2. This made my Air 2 obsolete. Then I upgraded to the 3 Pro, have just sold that and moved up to the 4 Pro. I love them. Add in less flight restrictions and I can’t think of anything better for me.
Another great video. I have found the Mini 4 Pro to be a very capable drone that delivers very usable video and photos. I just wish it had slightly lonher legs and you need either a mat or a place free from grass for landing and take off
You 1 year me 1 month. Good to go my friend a lot to learn. I'm very impressed. Enjoyed your time videos. Keep on flying my friend. I'm watching all I can an learning 😅
I have one…just bought it a month ago. I’ve only had one afternoon flying with it because the weather hasn’t been working out. I will say that the one afternoon that I flew it, I was incredibly impressed. It was so easy to fly it was ridiculous! Also the footage was drop dead beautiful. This is a tremendous drone. I also bought the DJI Avata 2 package with goggles and motion controller. I haven’t flown with any of that kit yet but look forward to it. I know it will be a lot of fun as well. Peace!
[...] Also looking into NEAT noise reduction software. [...]
Got the plus batteries combo on holiday I’m based in the UK. They are a beast they just take ages to charge. 😂
I bought a mini 3 as a beginner. I've flown fpv drones before. My ultimate challange is not to crash my drone.
Just now seeing this, and I'm only 2 months new to drones, Flying a DJI Mini 4 pro, and I've been flying for about 7 weeks. My question is, I don't understand how you set it into cruise control using a button on the back while you are simultaneously operating the sticks and possibly the gimbal? I did carry out my first successful fairly complicated Waypoint Mission recently and I'm fine tuning it and currently creating another really cool one.
Great vid Justin, thank you. I'm a newbie having bought the mini 4 with RC2 only last week, but I'm now in registration/pilot license purgatory. Trying to get it all sorted in time for my upcoming trip to Thailand, but crikey, they are NOT making it easy.
In every video I have seen on the mini 4 pro, I find that the Shadows are too dark. Is there a way to turn the Shadows up in post? I am new to this drone photography stuff, but an old hand at real estate photography and editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
I have the dji mini 3 pro, do you think its worth the upgrade to the dji mini 4 pro for the omni obstacal avoidance system?
DJI Mini 4 Pro long-term: how it holds up
Long-term owners feel about the same as new ones, so the DJI Mini 4 Pro holds up.
- First months100% recommend · 5 owners
- 6–12 months100% recommend · 3 owners
- 1 year or more100% recommend · 4 owners
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
- Under 249 gFew owner reports
- Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- 4K/60fps HDR videoFew owner reports
- 20km FHD video transmissionOwners agreeCamera: 6 of 6 positive
- ActiveTrack 360°
- True Vertical Shooting
- 34-minute max flight timeFew owner reports
What owners report
“I own a Mini 4 Pro as well, and after about 9 months, the gimbal started misbehaving up to a point that the footage was unusable. However, DJI Support is amazing and they replaced my drone at zero costs. I would absolutely buy it again, I even think about upgrading to Mini 5 Pro as soon as it comes out.”
after 9 monthsView on YouTube“ive just clocked over 500 hours and over 2500km on my mini 4 pro, crashed the drone 2 times flown in rain, wind, storms and even a hurricane the only thing ive ever had to do to it was replace the props after crashing into a tree ive used and abused my mini 4 and i can say its one of the best drones ive ever had”
“To me it’s a very average drone. I know very capable but doesn’t excite me at all it just is meh. I have more fun with my Mini 2 old school than this. I don’t like they keep adding more features and stuff I’m weird like that. Less was more don’t even care about stupid obstacle avoidance either.”
“[...] If, however, you are on a waterborne vessel (jet ski, boat), you are always drifting slightly. [...] Also, it will drift severely if cut off from satellite signal (indoors) as the downward sensors are not being used to detect the floor/surface and keep it in place. Now I can continue to fly my alligator infested lakes and hand-catch or land on a slow drifting vessel. [...]”
Common DJI Mini 4 Pro problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
No recurring complaint pattern found across the reviews analyzed. That's a genuinely good sign — it means owners aren't converging on the same problem.