The DJI Mini 4K is an excellent entry-level drone from the market leader in consumer drones, and as the drone expert, this is the drone I’d highly recommend, particularly at the prices I am finding it – currently just $238.99 with the RC-N1 controller at Amazon.
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DJI, at one point, seemed to hesitate about sharing the high-resolution 4K camera with their cheapest drone, and they only did so with the launch of this drone back in April this year, so it’s still something of a bargain at full price. Now you can choose between this 4K video drone or the more child-safe (but less photo/video-centric DJI Neo).
The verdict: At this price point, this is likely the best bet for most enthusiasts and aspiring pros. It offers a solid mix of features without the added complexity of higher-end models. It has a few quirks common with DJI gimbals, but overall, it’s sturdy, silent, and reliable.
How we tested the DJI SR4 Mini Gimbal
I have used just about every generation of the RS-series gimbals, and I set this one up just like I would any other model. I spent several hours operating it with a Canon R5 Mark II, as well as an iPhone 16 Pro Max (using the optional smartphone mounting kit).
During our two-week review period, I tested the built-in tracking modes, re-balanced it with various cameras, and shot several hours of varied subjects, from walking around a farmer’s market to capturing CrossFit athletes working out. I am not a great filmmaker, but I shoot solid B-roll, so that’s the majority of my testing process.
The setup
This is my least favorite part of using any gimbal, and the setup process here is still a bit quirky. The app provides helpful videos on how to get things up and running, but the gimbal has to be connected to the app in order to view them. That wouldn’t be an issue if the gimbal didn’t have to be turned off while you’re balancing it. Annoying but certainly not a deal breaker.
It was roughly 15 minutes from taking it out of the box that I was using the gimbal with setup 95 percent complete. The metal frame has a Teflon coating for protection, which does seem very tough but can also give some resistance when it comes to moving the arms around. These are small complaints, though, and once everything is balanced, the
Anyway, when I reviewed and tested this I gave it 5 stars because of the value (and that was at full price. Now I’ve seen the prices fall back down to where they were over Black Friday
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