DJI Mini Drone Combo With 4K Camera Hits Its First Low of the Year, Now Cheaper Than Black Friday - Kotaku

""The Drone Ban" sounds overly alarmist, but it's real. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has instituted a ban on new foreign-made drones and drone components. Which, considering the huge market dominance of Chinese brands, translates into a "buy them now while you can" situation for hobbyist drones. While this ban prevents any new models from being imported and sold in the U.S., ones that are already here are still available for purchase and use."

"DJI is the undisputed U.S. market leader for drone hobbyists, and they're a Chinese company that's subject to the new FCC ban. Thankfully this doesn't affect current DJI products already in the country, so Amazon's number-one-selling hobbyist drone - the DJI Mini 4K - is available and at its lowest price in 30 days after a 21% price drop down to $309. There won't be any upgraded versions of the Mini coming, so it's wise to grab this one while supplies last."

"The DJI Mini 4K Combo that's on sale at Amazon is comprised of the top-selling, beginner-friendly Mini 4K, its remote controller, two DJI Mini 2 Intelligent Flight rechargeable batteries, a propeller holder, and shoulder bag. The two batteries combine for over an hour of flight time, more than enough to use the Mini 4K's UHD camera to take incredible aerial still photos and 4K videos."

"Most importantly, the Mini 4K is exceptionally beginner-friendly - easy to learn, easy to operate, and built with failsafe features like GPS Return to Home, which automatically brings it back to its point of origin if the signal is dropped or you just feel like you're losing control of the drone. Most of the commands are one-touch, including takeoff and a soft landing that prevents crashes."

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has banned new foreign-made drones and drone components from import and sale. The ban affects Chinese manufacturers and makes current U.S. stock of popular hobbyist models limited. DJI, the market leader, is affected but existing DJI products in the U.S. remain available. Amazon lists the DJI Mini 4K at a 21% discount to $309, its lowest price in 30 days. The Mini 4K Combo includes the drone, remote, two rechargeable batteries, and a propeller holder, delivering over an hour of flight and 4K imaging. The Mini 4K includes GPS Return to Home, one-touch controls, soft landing, and learning resources via the DJI Fly app.

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