A camera drone that takes off under 249 g, inside the 0.55 lb line, with all-round obstacle sensing and a 1/1.3-inch sensor. DJI's own U.S. store no longer sells it; drones already owned fly legally.
Flown for fun on the standard battery: no registration and no Remote ID, only the free TRUST test. Fit the Battery Plus or the propeller guard and it is over 0.55 lb, so register it.
Flown for work under Part 107: register it, hold a Part 107 certificate, and give it Remote ID: the Battery Plus turns the built-in one on.
Not on the standard battery, flown for fun. It takes off under 249 g, inside the 0.55 lb line. With the Battery Plus or the propeller guard it is over the line, so register it, even for fun. For work, register it whatever it weighs.
DependsThe aircraft is operated exclusively in compliance with 49 U.S.C. 44809 and weighs 0.55 pounds or less on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft14 CFR 48.15(b), Requirement to register (eCFR)
What it means: flown only for fun, a drone of 0.55 lb (249 g) or less, with everything attached, needs no FAA registration. 0.55 lb is 249.48 g, so the Mini 4 Pro's “under 249 g” is inside the line; with Battery Plus or the guard it is outside.
Weight and registration. With the standard battery, the propellers and a microSD card, the Mini 4 Pro weighs under 249 g, so flown only for fun it needs no FAA registration. With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, DJI's manual says it weighs more than 249 g and gives no exact figure; the battery alone weighs about 121 g against about 77.9 g. With DJI's propeller guard fitted, DJI says it weighs over 250 g. Either way it is over 0.55 lb, so register it, even for fun. DJI's FAQ adds that it also goes over 249 g with the Mini 3 Pro's standard battery.
Registration costs $5 and lasts 3 years. You must be 13 or older, carry the certificate when you fly and mark the drone with the number. A recreational registration covers every drone you own; under Part 107 each drone is registered.
Built in, but on only with the Battery Plus. On the standard battery it broadcasts nothing, which is fine flown for fun, when it needs no registration. For work, fly with the Battery Plus, or add a broadcast module.
Battery PlusRemote ID: on only with Battery Plus. The FAA has accepted DJI's Remote ID declaration for the Mini 4 Pro (RID000000713). But DJI's user manual v1.4 says on page 126: “Note that the Remote ID system is ONLY activated when using the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus.” DJI's release notes date the change to firmware v01.00.0300 of December 21, 2023, which added “automatically activating the US Remote ID only when the aircraft is used with an Intelligent Flight Battery Plus”. With the standard battery, the Mini 4 Pro does not broadcast Remote ID.
The Remote ID rule applies to drones that are registered or must be (14 CFR 89.101), and such a drone flies with Remote ID built in, with a broadcast module, or only inside an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA). Neither the FAA nor DJI puts the two together for this drone; read side by side, they mean:
Pass TRUST, the FAA's free online test, and keep proof that you passed, whatever the drone weighs.
Hold a Part 107 certificate: 16 or older, a passed knowledge test, and recurrent online training every 24 calendar months.
NeededTRUST for fun, Part 107 for work. Flying for fun, pass the FAA's free online TRUST test and keep proof that you passed, whatever the drone weighs; if you lose the certificate, you take the test again. DJI's specs page says no training or examination is needed “in most countries and regions”; in the U.S., recreational pilots still need TRUST. Fly within sight, or with a visual observer next to you, at or below 400 ft in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace; controlled airspace needs FAA authorization through LAANC or DroneZone.
Flying for work needs a Part 107 remote pilot certificate: at least 16 years old, a passed knowledge test and recurrent online training every 24 calendar months. Part 107 flights stay at or below 400 ft above the ground (higher only near a structure), at no more than 100 mph, with 3 statute miles of visibility.
49 U.S.C. 44809 · 14 CFR 107.12Up to 400 ft, always in sight. Near airports, in controlled airspace, get FAA authorization first, through LAANC or DroneZone.
400 ftThe same ceiling under both rulebooks: flying for fun, at or below 400 ft in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace; under Part 107, at or below 400 ft above the ground, higher only near a structure.
49 U.S.C. 44809 · 14 CFR 107.51Not shown to qualify for Category 1 under Part 107: its propellers are exposed, and with the guard fitted it is over 0.55 lb.
Not shownOver people: not shown to qualify for Category 1. Under Part 107, flying over people in Category 1 takes a drone that weighs 0.55 lb or less on takeoff and throughout the flight, everything attached included, and has no exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skin on impact (14 CFR 107.110(a)). Neither DJI nor the FAA says whether the Mini 4 Pro passes that second test: its propellers are exposed, and with the guard fitted it is over 0.55 lb. So it is not shown to qualify. Sustained flight over open-air assemblies of people also needs Remote ID, built in or from a module (107.110(b)).
14 CFR 107.110Drones you own keep flying. DJI is on the FCC Covered List: that stops new approvals, not drones already bought. DJI's U.S. store no longer sells it.
FliesU.S. status: on the FCC Covered List, owned drones fly. DJI drones have been on the FCC Covered List since December 22, 2025. The listing blocks new FCC authorizations; it does not revoke existing ones, and models authorized before it may still be imported and sold. The FCC says its measures do not affect drones people already bought, and DJI says owners can keep using the DJI products they have. On November 13, 2026, DJI's own U.S. online store listed no drones, and DJI's U.S. product page showed the Mini 4 Pro as out of stock.
Updates: DJI guarantees software updates until December 31, 2026, and its newest firmware is v01.00.1200 of November 13, 2026. An FCC waiver lets DJI drones authorized before the listing get firmware updates until at least January 1, 2029. The whole story, model by model: DJI ban in the U.S.
FCC DA 25-1086, DA 26-742, DA 26-69 and DA 26-454That depends on the place, the hour and the airspace, not the drone, and as the pilot you are responsible for knowing where it is and is not safe to fly. Our flight check takes a place and the Mini 4 Pro and returns one verdict with its reasons: no-fly zones, airspace, the ceiling, wind against the Mini 4 Pro's 23.9 mph rating, and daylight. The FAA's B4UFLY service, offered through FAA-approved companies, also shows where recreational flyers can fly, including temporary flight restrictions.
Check where you can fly itThe FAA rules follow the weight at takeoff and the reason you fly, never the brand. The same drone moves to another row when you fit the larger battery or the propeller guard.
| How you fly it | FAA registration | Remote ID | Pilot test |
|---|---|---|---|
| For fun, standard battery | Not needed: under 0.55 lb | Not needed, and none is broadcast | TRUST |
| For fun, Battery Plus | Needed: over 0.55 lb | Needed: built in, on with this battery | TRUST |
| For fun, propeller guard fitted | Needed: over 0.55 lb | Needed: built-in stays off, so a broadcast module or a FRIA | TRUST |
| For work, under Part 107 | Needed for every drone | Needed: Battery Plus, or a broadcast module or a FRIA | Part 107 certificate |
What the FAA rules ask of a Mini 4 Pro, by set-up: from 14 CFR 48.15 and 89.101 and DJI's user manual v1.4.
The figures that decide a flight, from DJI's own specs page, read November 13, 2026. The drawing shows the drone unfolded, at one scale.
Flying for work under Part 107, every drone is registered, whatever it weighs.
DJI's 34 minutes come from its own test: flying forward at 13.4 mph (21.6 km/h) in still air at sea level until the battery forced a landing. Hovering, DJI gives 30 minutes. The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus gives 45 minutes but takes the drone over 249 g, which changes the rules above. The Mini 4 Pro is not waterproof.
The Mini 4 Pro's camera pairs a 1/1.3-inch, 48 MP sensor with an f/1.7 lens, films 4K/100fps and records 10-bit D-Log M and HLG.
The gimbal rolls 90 degrees for true vertical shooting, and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance comes from binocular vision on every side plus a 3D infrared sensor underneath. Below is every figure DJI gives for photos and videos, flight, the battery and the DJI RC-N2 and DJI RC 2 remote controllers.
Every figure is DJI's or the FAA's: DJI's Mini 4 Pro specs page (U.S.), unless the row names DJI's user manual v1.4 of June 2024, its propeller guard user guide v1.4, its FAQ page, its release notes or the FAA list of Remote ID declarations. The manual and the release notes are on DJI's U.S. downloads page. We read them on November 13, 2026 and read the release notes, the downloads page, DJI's U.S. product page and the FAA list again on November 13, 2026.
DJI disagrees with itself in two places. Its specs page says the flight-time test ran with obstacle avoidance set to Brake, the manual says Off, and both give 34 minutes. The guard weighs about 84 g in its own guide and about 87 g in the manual, so this page gives only DJI's “over 250 g” with the guard fitted.
| Image sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP effective |
|---|---|
| Lens | FOV 82.1 degrees; 24 mm equivalent; f/1.7; focus 3.3 ft (1 m) to infinity |
| ISO, video | 100-6400 normal; 100-1600 D-Log M and HLG; Night 100-12800 |
| ISO, photo | 12 MP 100-6400; 48 MP 100-3200 |
| Shutter speed | 12 MP 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s simulated long exposure); 48 MP 1/8000-2 s |
| Max image size | 8064 × 6048 |
| Photo format | JPEG / DNG (RAW) |
| Video resolution | 4K 3840 × 2160 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/100 fps; FHD 1920 × 1080 up to 200 fps (100 and 200 fps play as slow motion) |
| Codec note | 4K/100fps, HLG and D-Log M record in H.265 only |
| Max video bitrate | 150 Mbps (H.264/H.265) |
| Color sampling | 8-bit 4:2:0 normal; 10-bit 4:2:0 HLG and D-Log M |
| Digital zoom | 12 MP photo 1-3x; 4K 1-3x; FHD 1-4x |
| Sensing type | Omnidirectional binocular vision plus a 3D infrared sensor underneath |
|---|---|
| Forward | Measures 1.6-59.1 ft (0.5-18 m); detects 1.6-656 ft (0.5-200 m); works up to 26.8 mph (12 m/s) |
| Backward and lateral | Backward 1.6-49.2 ft (0.5-15 m); lateral 1.6-39.4 ft (0.5-12 m); up to 26.8 mph (12 m/s) |
| Upward and downward | Upward 1.6-49.2 ft (0.5-15 m); downward 1.0-39.4 ft (0.3-12 m); up to 11.2 mph (5 m/s) |
| 3D infrared sensor | 0.3-26.2 ft (0.1-8 m), reflectivity over 10% |
| Sensing with propeller guard fitted | Obstacle sensing unavailable; FocusTrack cannot be usedSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro Propeller Guard User Guide v1.4, safety notes |
| System | DJI O4 |
|---|---|
| Live view | Up to 1080p/60fps |
| Max range, FCC (U.S.) rating | 12.4 mi (20 km), unobstructed and free of interference |
| Range with interference (FCC) | Urban 0.9-2.5 mi (1.5-4 km); suburban 2.5-6.2 mi (4-10 km); suburb or seaside 6.2-12.4 mi (10-20 km) |
| Range when obstructed | Buildings 0-0.3 mi (0-0.5 km); trees 0.3-1.9 mi (0.5-3 km) |
| Frequencies | 2.4, 5.1 and 5.8 GHz bands |
| Lowest latency | About 120 ms (aircraft + remote controller) |
| Takeoff weight (standard battery) | Under 249 g (8.8 oz); 0.55 lb = 249.48 g |
|---|---|
| What the takeoff weight includes | Intelligent Flight Battery, propellers and a microSD card |
| Takeoff weight with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus | More than 249 g (8.8 oz); no figure publishedSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.10 note; p.110 footnote [1] |
| Dimensions folded (without propellers) | 5.83 × 3.70 × 2.52 in (148 × 94 × 64 mm) |
| Dimensions unfolded (with propellers) | 11.73 × 14.69 × 3.98 in (298 × 373 × 101 mm) |
| Max ascent speed | 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) in S and N mode; 9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in C mode |
| Max descent speed | 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) in S and N mode; 9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in C mode |
| Max horizontal speed | 35.8 mph (16 m/s) in S mode; 26.8 mph (12 m/s) in N and C mode |
| Max takeoff altitude (standard battery) | 13,123 ft (4000 m) |
| Max takeoff altitude (Mini 3 Series Battery Plus) | 9,843 ft (3000 m) |
| Max takeoff altitude with propeller guard (standard battery) | 4,921 ft (1,500 m)Source: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.19, flight limits note |
| Max flight time (standard battery) | 34 min |
| Max flight time (Battery Plus) | 45 min |
| Flight time test conditions (spec page) | 13.4 mph (21.6 km/h) forward, windless, sea level, Obstacle Avoidance set to Brake, photo mode, to forced landing |
| Flight time test conditions (manual) | 13.4 mph (21.6 km/h), Obstacle Avoidance set to Off, 100% to 0% batterySource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.110 footnote [4] |
| Max hovering time | 30 min (standard battery); 39 min (Battery Plus) |
| Max flight distance | 11.2 mi (18 km) standard battery at 25.3 mph (40.7 km/h); 15.5 mi (25 km) Battery Plus at 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) |
| Max wind speed resistance | 23.9 mph (10.7 m/s) |
| Max pitch angle | 35 degrees |
| Operating temperature | 14 to 104 °F (−10 to 40 °C) |
| Satellite systems | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Hovering accuracy, vertical | ±0.3 ft (0.1 m) with vision positioning; ±1.6 ft (0.5 m) with GNSS |
| Internal storage | 2 GB |
| EU class | C0 (EU); the U.S. has no class label |
| EU class with Battery Plus | C1, max takeoff mass 342 g (12.1 oz), model MT4MFVDB; standard model MT4MFVD is C0 at 249 gSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.120, C0/C1 class notes |
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical (tilt, roll, pan) |
|---|---|
| Controllable range | Tilt −90 to 60 degrees; roll −90 or 0 degrees (True Vertical Shooting) |
| Max control speed (tilt) | 100 degrees/s |
| Capacity | 2590 mAh standard; 3850 mAh Plus |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 77.9 g (2.7 oz) standard; about 121 g (4.3 oz) Plus |
| Energy | 18.96 Wh standard; 28.4 Wh Plus |
| Charging temperature | 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C) |
| Charging time, standard battery, DJI 30W USB-C charger | 70 min in the aircraft; 58 min in the Two-Way Charging Hub |
| Charging time, Battery Plus, DJI 30W USB-C charger | 101 min in the aircraft; 78 min in the hub |
| Battery Plus availability note | Not sold in Europe (manual: sold separately, select countries) |
| Supported controllers | DJI RC-N2 and DJI RC 2Source: DJI's Mini 4 Pro FAQ page, remote controller question |
|---|---|
| DJI RC-N2 operating time | 6 h; 3.5 h when charging a phone |
| DJI RC-N2 max phone size | 7.09 × 3.39 × 0.39 in (180 × 86 × 10 mm) |
| DJI RC-N2 weight | 375 g (13.2 oz)Source: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.110, DJI RC-N2 specs |
| DJI RC 2 screen and storage | 5.5-inch 1920 × 1080, 700 nits; 32 GBSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.109, DJI RC 2 specs |
| DJI RC 2 weight and run time | About 420 g (14.8 oz); 3 hSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.109, DJI RC 2 specs |
| FAA declaration | Accepted, RID000000713, FCC ID SS3-MT4MFVD23, updated March 1, 2024Source: FAA list of Remote ID declarations, record RID000000713 |
|---|---|
| When the built-in Remote ID broadcasts | Only with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus; not with the standard batterySource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.126, FAR Remote ID |
| Firmware that added it | v01.00.0300 (December 21, 2023): U.S. Remote ID activates only with Battery PlusSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro release notes, entry December 21, 2023 |
| In the box | No: not in the original package; product page: not in combos, sold separatelySource: DJI Mini 4 Pro User Manual v1.4, PDF p.121 list of items, footnote |
|---|---|
| Weight with guard | Over 250 g (guide); so over 0.55 lbSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro Propeller Guard User Guide v1.4, safety notes |
| Limits with guard (standard battery) | Max takeoff altitude 4,921 ft (1500 m), max flight height 394 ft (120 m), max distance 1,640 ft (500 m); not in windy conditions; never with Battery PlusSource: DJI Mini 4 Pro Propeller Guard User Guide v1.4, safety notes |
| Latest aircraft firmware | v01.00.1200, released November 13, 2026 (DJI Fly v1.21.18)Source: DJI Mini 4 Pro release notes, entry November 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed software updates | Until December 31, 2026 |
| Launch firmware | First release September 25, 2023Source: DJI Mini 4 Pro release notes, entry September 25, 2023 |
75 figures, from DJI's Mini 4 Pro specs page (U.S.) unless a row names another document. Data read November 13, 2026.
For U.S. rules, the version that matters is the battery. This page lists no bundle contents: no DJI page we could read lists them as text.
| Figure | Standard battery | Intelligent Flight Battery Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Takeoff weight | Under 249 g (8.8 oz) | More than 249 g (8.8 oz), no exact figure published |
| Max flight time | 34 min | 45 min |
| Max hovering time | 30 min | 39 min |
| Max flight distance | 11.2 mi (18 km) at 25.3 mph (40.7 km/h) | 15.5 mi (25 km) at 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) |
| Capacity | 2590 mAh | 3850 mAh |
| Energy | 18.96 Wh | 28.4 Wh |
| Battery weight | About 77.9 g (2.7 oz) | About 121 g (4.3 oz) |
| Charging time, DJI 30W USB-C charger | 70 min in the aircraft; 58 min in the Two-Way Charging Hub | 101 min in the aircraft; 78 min in the hub |
| Built-in Remote ID (U.S.) | Off: does not broadcast | On: broadcasts |
The two batteries, from DJI's Mini 4 Pro specs page and user manual v1.4, read November 13, 2026.
DJI sells the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus separately and only in some countries; it is not sold in Europe. It adds 11 minutes and turns the built-in Remote ID on, but it takes the drone over 0.55 lb, so the drone must be registered even for fun. DJI says not to fit the propeller guard with Battery Plus. The Mini 4 Pro also takes the Mini 3 Pro's batteries.
The Mini 4 Pro flies with the DJI Fly app only. DJI's FAQ names two remote controllers. The DJI RC-N2 holds your phone; it weighs 375 g (13.2 oz) and runs 6 hours, or 3.5 hours while it charges the phone. The DJI RC 2 has a built-in 5.5-inch 1920 × 1080 screen at 700 nits, 32 GB of storage and DJI Fly pre-installed; it weighs about 420 g (14.8 oz) and runs 3 hours. Later firmware added the DJI RC-N3 (September 5, 2024) and the DJI RC Pro 2 (May 13, 2025). The drone also works with DJI Goggles 2, Goggles Integra and Goggles 3 with the RC Motion 2 or 3; flying for fun through goggles, keep a visual observer next to you.
DJI sells a wide-angle lens, an ND filter set and a 360° propeller guard separately; none is in the combos. With the guard fitted, obstacle sensing is off, FocusTrack is unavailable and DJI says not to fly in wind. On the standard battery, DJI limits a guarded flight to a takeoff altitude of 4,921 ft (1,500 m), a height of 394 ft (120 m) and a distance of 1,640 ft (500 m).
Four close relatives, and what sets each one apart.
The Mini 5 Pro has a bigger 1-inch, 50 MP sensor, films 4K up to 120 fps, flies 36 minutes, resists 26.8 mph wind and adds forward LiDAR to all-round vision. But DJI lists it at 249.9 g, plus or minus 4 g, around the 0.55 lb line above which even a drone flown for fun must be registered, and DJI never released it in the U.S.: DJI's U.S. site has no Mini 5 Pro page. The FAA accepted its Remote ID declaration on September 10, 2025.
249.9 g · 36 min · 50 MP
DJI Mini 5 Pro
The Mini 4K is the simpler drone: 246 g, 31 minutes and the same 23.9 mph wind rating, but a 1/2.3-inch 12 MP sensor, 4K up to 30 fps, downward sensing only and 6.2 mi (10 km) of FCC video range. It has no FAA Remote ID declaration, so flown for work it needs a broadcast module or a FRIA.
246 g · 31 min · 12 MP
DJI Mini 4K
The Mini 3 has the same 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor size but films 4K up to 30 fps and senses downward only. It flies longer, 38 minutes (51 with Battery Plus), weighs 248 g and, like the Mini 4 Pro, broadcasts Remote ID only with Battery Plus. DJI guarantees its software updates only until December 31, 2026, too.
248 g · 38 min · 48 MP
DJI Mini 3
DJI's own comparison on the Mini 4 Pro page sets it against the Mini 3 Pro: O3 video transmission with 7.5 mi (12 km) of range against O4 with 12.4 mi (20 km), and sensing forward, backward and downward with APAS 4.0 against all-round sensing. DJI's own U.S. store sells none of these models.
Under 249 g · 34 min · 48 MP
DJI Mini 3 ProBinocular vision sensors on every side, for omnidirectional obstacle sensing, plus a 3D infrared sensor underneath, and GPS, Galileo and BeiDou for position. The vision sensors need light above 15 lux; forward sensing works up to 26.8 mph, upward and downward up to 11.2 mph.
Its video link reaches up to 12.4 mi (20 km) under the U.S. FCC rating, unobstructed and free of interference; in a city DJI expects about 0.9 to 2.5 mi (1.5 to 4 km). One standard battery covers 11.2 mi (18 km) of flight. Flown for fun it must stay in your sight, or in sight of an observer next to you.
The DJI Fly app shows the aircraft serial number (SN) under Settings, then About. For a drone with standard Remote ID, the FAA says the Remote ID serial number may be on the drone, on the controller or in a start-up menu, and you list it when you register.
Documents are named, not linked. Each was read on November 13, 2026; DJI's release notes and downloads page, DJI's U.S. product page and online store, and the FAA list of Remote ID declarations were read again on November 13, 2026.
Photos: DJI press images. Product photos by DJI.