New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you
DJI and Amazon really are knocking it out of the park with their Prime Day Deals. The DJI Neo is superb value right now, but for just $256 you can net the superior DJI Mini 4K, which our expert said "Offers everything you could possibly need in a drone while providing ease of use and reliability."
Get the DJI Mini 4K on sale right now at Amazon for $256.
DJI is one of the most trusted and acclaimed, drone manufacturers, and the DJI Mini 4K is another gem, appearing in our best drones, best beginner drones, and best camera drones guides. It's so beginner friendly, handling well in high winds, and captures 12MP photos in RAW and JPEG formats and 4K video in 30FPS. This bundle includes an additional battery and case, adding extra value to already great deal. There's also a Fly More Combo bundle which includes a three batteries and a battery charger.
Save $133 on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently.
Save $155 on this DJI Mini 4K bundle, which includes three batteries for 90 minutes of flight time, a case, and a charger to charge up the batteries you're not using.
An award-winning freelance landscape and portrait photographer, James has a critical eye for camera drones and is our go-to reviewer for these high-flying devices.
Small enough to fit in your hand, this drone's weight means you don't need to register it in the U.S.
This DJI Mini 4K is an amazing deal if you're new to drone flying or are just looking for a hobby drone to complement a top-tier model. In his review of the DJI Mini 4K, expert James Abbott awarded it a fantastic five stars, praising virtually every aspect of this drone.
With a 1/2.3-inch 12MP CMOS sensor and support for 4K/30fps (or 60fps at 1080p) video capture, you'll get brilliant birds-eye views of the world, and you can even use pre-programmed flight patterns for hands-free video capture.
Of course, you can also assume direct control and, by clipping your phone to the included remote, you'll see exactly what the drone sees. While there is no collision avoidance or follow-me subject tracking, it handles wind well and its return to home feature means it won't just plummet to earth when its battery gets low.
With two batteries included, you can fly for up to an hour and you also get a case for extra portability. This drone punches above its price tag at full price, but at $256, this is an unmissable deal.
Key features: 8.7 oz / 249 g weight, 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm size unfolded, 62 min flight time total (2 batteries), video up to 4K at 30FPS, photos up to 48MP
Price history: This is the absolute lowest we've seen this drone at, and with an extra battery included, it's a complete steal.
Reviews consensus: Reviewing the DJI Mini 4K, our expert gave it an amazing five stars, praising its performance, ease of use and value for money. He remarked that, for beginners, it "offers everything you could possibly need in a drone while providing ease of use and reliability." Its Amazon reviews are similarly effusive.
✅ Buy it if: You're a beginner (or buying for one) and want to make the most of your money.
❌ Don't buy it if: You need a drone with follow-me subject tracking. Instead, consider the DJI Neo, which is also on sale for Prime Day.
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.