"Getting into aerial photography used to mean dealing with FAA registration paperwork, fees and regulatory headaches. DJI changed that equation with the Mini series, and the Mini 4K sits right at 249 grams, j ust under the 250-gram threshold that triggers FAA registration requirements for recreational use in the United States. This weight advantage has made it one of DJI's best-selling drones, and gives casual users the freedom to fly without bureaucratic barriers."
"The 4K Ultra HD camera captures video at 3840 x 2160 resolution which means you're getting four times the detail of standard 1080p footage. This resolution matters when you want to crop or zoom into your footage during editing without losing quality, or when you're capturing landscapes where fine details like distant mountains or intricate coastlines make the shot. The camera performs across different lighting conditions and handles everything from golden hour sunrises to moody sunset scenes and even challenging night environments."
"What differentiates the Mini 4K from cheaper drones is its mechanical 3-axis gimbal stabilization. While electronic image stabilization on a lot of budget-priced drones crops into the scene and still shows jitter, a mechanical gimbal truly compensates for motion by physically balancing it on three axes: tilt, roll, and pan. That guarantees your video stays smooth even when your drone encounters a puff of wind or a sharp directional change."
The DJI Mini 4K weighs 249 grams, just under the 250-gram threshold that triggers FAA registration requirements for recreational use in the United States. Prime members can buy the drone for $239 during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $299. The drone records genuine 4K Ultra HD video at 3840 x 2160, offering four times the detail of 1080p and headroom for cropping and zooming. A mechanical 3-axis gimbal provides true stabilization across tilt, roll, and pan. Level 5 wind resistance and brushless motors enable stable flight up to about 38 km/h (24 mph).
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