Amazon has cut prices on the entire DJI Mini 4K lineup, lowering costs for both standalone units and bundle packages that include extra batteries and accessories for longer flight sessions. The two bundle options are only available to Prime members but anyone can buy the standalone drone for its record-low price of $239, down from $299 (20% off). You can also get the combo with two batteries for $309 (down from $389), and the Fly More bundle with three batteries for $359, down from $449.
The drone’s weight of under 249 grams is important because it avoids FAA registration requirements in the United States. This makes ownership easier compared to heavier drones.
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The 4K Ultra HD camera on the drone uses a true 3-axis mechanical gimbal to capture stunning aerial footage with stabilization that rivals drones costing twice as much. The gimbal separates the camera from drone movements, absorbing vibrations, wind, and sudden direction changes that could make footage shaky on lesser systems. The 4K resolution at 30fps provides enough detail for cropping, digital stabilization in post-production, and large-screen playback without losing quality.
The 10km video transmission range which made possible by DJI’s OcuSync technology, maintains a stable real-time video feed and control responsiveness over distances that go beyond typical flying scenarios. Since most recreational flying happens within 500 meters, the 10km range is more than enough, ensuring strong connectivity even in areas with radio interference or obstacles. The transmission system can automatically switch between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies to avoid interference, ensuring reliable operation in crowded urban areas filled with competing Wi-Fi signals.
Battery performance offers 31 minutes of flight time per charge under ideal conditions, allowing enough airtime for completing projects instead of just brief test flights. In real-world conditions, you can expect 25 to 28 minutes, depending on the wind, temperature, and flying style. This is still significantly longer than budget drones that provide only 15 minutes of flight time, which can be frustrating.
With the Combo package, you can get over an hour of total flight time across multiple flights thanks to the two batteries, and the Fly More bundle with three batteries offers over 90 minutes and makes it suitable for complete property surveys, extended landscape sessions or full-day shoots.
The automatic return-to-home feature activates when the battery runs low, the signal is lost, or if you manually trigger it. This ensures the drone safely returns to the launch point rather than crashing when the battery dies or the connection is lost. GPS positioning keeps track of the exact takeoff location, allowing for precise landings even when visual markers are hard to see or lighting is poor.
At $239 for the standalone drone, $309 for the two-battery combo, or $359 for the three-battery Fly More bundle, the DJI Mini 4K offers professional 4K video, 3-axis gimbal stabilization, 10km transmission, automated flight modes, and a weight below 250g, all at 20-21% below retail this Black Friday. DJI’s top-tier drone technology is now available in this entry-level model, which offers features that defined premium drones just a few years ago.
