DJI Mini 4K: $299 Sub-249g 4K Drone

DJI Mini 4K: $299 Sub-249g 4K Drone ~$299

Pros

✓ $299 — lowest current DJI price
✓ Sub-249g
✓ Genuine 4K/30fps (improved from Mini 2 SE)
✓ 10km O2 range
✓ 31-min flight time
✓ Full DJI ecosystem

Cons

✕ No obstacle avoidance
✕ 1/2.3" sensor (smaller than Mini 3)
✕ O2 not O3/O4 transmission
✕ EIS only
✕ No 4K/60fps
✕ Basic features vs Mini 3/4 Pro

Specifications

Price	~$299
Range	10km (O2)
Video	4K/30fps
Sensor	1/2.3" CMOS
Weight	249g
Avoidance	None
Flight Time	31 min
Stabilization	EIS

The DJI Mini 4K is DJI's 2024 entry-level offering — a $299 sub-249g drone with genuine 4K/30fps (improved over the Mini 2 SE's 2.7K). For budget-conscious operators who need DJI quality and sub-249g weight class, this is the current starting point.

Genuine 4K Upgrade

Unlike the Mini 2 SE's 2.7K, the Mini 4K delivers 4K/30fps at the same $299 price. The 1/2.3" sensor limits low-light performance, but for daytime documentation the quality gap to the Mini 3 series is acceptable at the price difference.

O2 Transmission

10km O2 range is more than sufficient for most operations. The lack of obstacle avoidance keeps costs low — operators need to provide their own spatial awareness.

Bottom Line

The best entry point into sub-249g DJI ownership in 2024. When budget allows, the Mini 3 adds obstacle avoidance and better sensor for $170 more.

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