The DJI Mini 4K Camera Drone Combo is DJI’s entry-level 4K drone package, weighing under 249 grams to fit under the FAA’s recreational registration threshold. The 1/2.3-inch CMOS camera records 4K video at 30 frames per second and captures 12-megapixel stills, with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal keeping the footage stable in the air. DJI’s O2 video transmission delivers a range of up to 10 kilometers between the drone and its controller. The combo includes two batteries for a combined 62 minutes of flight time.
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The perfect option for anyone looking to get into flying drones and beyond
The FAA sets 250 grams as the cutoff for recreational drone registration in the US. Anything heavier requires paperwork with the FAA, a Remote ID broadcaster module, and passing the TRUST knowledge test before flying. The Mini 4K weighs 249 grams and skips all of that. Traveling with the drone is also easier at that weight because most airlines and international destinations treat sub-250-gram drones as regular consumer electronics instead of aircraft.
The 4K Ultra HD camera captures video at 30 frames per second through a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. Still photos come out at 12 megapixels, available in either JPG or RAW format for editing in Lightroom or a similar photo tool on your computer. A 3-axis mechanical gimbal isolates the camera from the drone’s movement, so footage stays smooth even when the aircraft is fighting wind, pivoting, or ascending. Video and stills are saved directly to a microSD card inserted into the drone.
