DJI Mini 4K Goes Cheaper Than Budget No-Name Drones, Amazon Shows All-Time Low to Clear Out Stock - Kotaku

"Most drone photography involves FAA registration, learning about Remote ID requirements and other regulatory hurdles before ever taking to the skies. However, the DJI Mini 4K weighs less than 249 grams which means it falls beneath the threshold requiring registration for recreational flights here in the United States (this is why it's also among the most popular ones). You can purchase this drone, charge the battery and be flying in a matter of minutes-no paperwork or waiting periods required."

"The footage from the 4K Ultra HD camera appears professional straight out of the drone. It features a resolution of 3840 x 2160 that retains sharpness whether you fly over landscape views, shoot action sequences, or close-up captures of subjects. The 3-axis gimbal mechanically stabilizes the camera, and compensates in real time for movements of the drone and turbulence of wind. This stabilization translates to smooth footage even when the drone shifts position-a quality that lacks in amateur videos taken by drones."

"It operates well under a variety of illumination conditions, ranging from bright midday sun to golden hour sunsets and even low-light evening scenes. You are able to shoot sunrise footage without the blown-out highlights that cheaper cameras display, and sunset shots retain color saturation without losing shadow detail. Night shooting is also better than expected for a drone in this price range, although you will want to keep the shutter speeds reasonable to avoid excessive noise."

The DJI Mini 4K weighs less than 249 grams, so recreational pilots in the United States do not need to register the drone. The drone records 4K Ultra HD video at 3840 x 2160 and uses a 3-axis gimbal to mechanically stabilize footage and compensate for movement and wind. The camera preserves sharpness across landscapes, action sequences, and close-ups, and performs well in bright, golden hour, and low-light conditions when using reasonable shutter speeds. The 10 km video transmission range enables extended flights for panoramas and subject tracking. Amazon reduced the price to $239 for Black Friday, the lowest recorded price for this model.

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