DJI Mini 4K, Drone with Camera 4K Professional, Under 249 g, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilization, 10km Video Transmission, Auto Return, Wind Resistance, 31-Min Max Flight Time, Intelligent Flight

This is my first drone, and I honestly couldn’t have picked a better one to start with. The setup was incredibly straightforward, especially with my iPhone. Downloaded the DJI Fly app, connected everything, followed the on-screen prompts, and I was ready to go in no time. The app is very intuitive and beginner-friendly – it walks you through each step clearly, including activation and firmware updates. Flying it is surprisingly easy. The controls feel smooth and responsive, and the stability in the air gave me confidence straight away. Even as a complete beginner, I felt comfortable after just a short practice flight. The QuickShots feature works brilliantly – just tap what you want to film and the drone automatically performs cinematic movements while recording. It makes you look like you know what you’re doing, even if you’re brand new! Video quality is excellent for the size and price, and being under 250g makes it super convenient. If you’re thinking about getting your first drone, I’d highly recommend the DJI Mini 4K. Great value, easy to use, and loads of fun.

What a great little drone this is. I bought this as my first entry into the drone hobby and I have not been disappointed. The drone is sub 250g which gives you the freedom to fly in more areas than larger drones. It has preset quick shots to allow you to take professional looking videos such as circling a designated point or flying up and away from a point to give the effect of zooming out. It has optical flow sensors on the rear of the drone which allows it to sense where the ground or objects below are but it doesn’t have the all round sensors that some pricier drones have, bear this in mind if you are flying this in wooded areas. I managed to expertly pilot my drone into the canopy of a tree one day, thankfully it survived the ordeal unscathed which leads me on to the build quality. The drone is built out of incredibly lightweight plastic but it still feels well constructed and robust, the legs secure well into the unfolded position and no part of this drone feels cheap. The gimbal is responsive and the picture quality very good for the price point. I have attached a video of raw footage from the drone to give you an idea of the picture quality. In summary this is an incredibly capable drone which competes with other drones way above this price point. I don’t think you will be disappointed if you buy this.

Great drone easy to fly with the DJI app. Cameras good, 30 mins flight time (approx). I had a little trouble connecting my phone but I assumed the cable in the controller was the right one, changed it for one of the others that came with it and worked straight away. Any problems contact DJI and they'll put you right. Good value & great for a beginner you don't want to be learning on something that's cost you thousands!

This drone exemplifies the advances that have been made in tech over the past few years. Relatively inexpensive, light (less than the regulatory 250g for registration), and oh, so stable. Controls are simple to learn and configurable to your preference, and the app is fairly intuitive. Works well with Samsung S22 Ultra attached. Picture quality is superb. Battery life more than adequate, shame they are quite expensive though. Overall, this does exactly what I need it to do, which is a little bit of everything. I've had one scare with it. Taking an extended family outdoor photo, I ascended the drone above the treeline, not realising how windy it was. The wind caught the drone and I began to lose control. The display warned me to lose altitude in order to regain control, which I duly did. After a few tense moments, the drone managed to make some headway back to where we were and landed safely. I reckon the wind was approaching 20kts, so well outside its design limits. Lesson learnt!

Over the years I’ve had cheap model aircraft including helicopters and found them frustratingly difficult to fly. I looked at various drones on YouTube and it was clear that cheaper drones all seem to have ‘issues’ such as poor stability or mediocre cameras. The DJI Mini 4k seemed to be the exception. I’ve now flown mine several times over the past few weeks clocking up approximately 10 miles flown, and have been amazed. The drone is well built and so easy to fly. The video and photo quality is simply unsurpassed for the price. The controller is solid and precise, and the built in safety features (ability to set height and distance, return to home) just provides an overall confidence boost in the equipment. Although the Mini 4k is under 250g you must obtain an Operator ID from the CAA (£11.13 in 2025 and renewable annually) or you risk prosecution .The CAA also advise getting a Flyer ID which is free valid for 5 years. This involves a short course and a test requiring an 80% scores (it’s pretty basic stuff and you can retake as often as needed). There are proposals to make Operator and Flyer IDs mandatory and the introduction of Remote ID for all drones over 100g from Jan 2026 - the CAA website has more information. Overall, a great piece of kit and highly recommended.

I got a really good deal on the DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo, which was my first foray into drone life. I did not want to spend more than this on a drone just in case it all went horribly wrong - which it almost did when I managed to fly the drone into my fence on its maiden flight. The drone was really easy to set up and once I had figured out how to fly it without crashing into fences, was a load of fun to get in the air, and it is amazing what you can do and see with this. The Fly More Combo allows you to swap batteries for extended flying, and purchasing or making a landing mat will help you land your drone without mishap. The only weakness with the 4K model is that you miss out on the automated modes such as obstacle detection and programmable flight patterns, but what you gain is the ability to learn to fly drones without these safety nets. This drone is quiet, stable, and for its size, pretty resistant to wind. This is great fun, and a superb tool for surveying as both photos and videos are clear. My only caution is watch out for gulls when flying your drone - they might not like it as much as you do.

Purchased as a present and upgrade for a drone mad 14 year old. This is a great bit of kit. Easy to set up, easy to fly and along with the (frankly necessary) fly more combo, you can get plenty of flight time (just over an hour) before having to charge up again. The quality of the images it records are beyond my expectations, I’ve paired it with a 250gb micro SD, so have seemingly endless scope for clips and photos. Apparently this can fly up to 10kms, due to its small size you will lose sight of this around 600m away, I’m not sure we are quite brave enough to send it out 10kms but I don’t doubt the claim. Everything about the product feels extremely well made and sturdy from the drone itself to the controller unit. Perhaps the only thing this is lacking would be an obstacle avoidance feature, however ‘Dji protect’ is amazing value and more than makes up for the lack of the feature (which usually comes with drones with a much higher price tag). I would highly recommend this for anybody looking at getting into drones

The DJI Mini 4K is an absolute winner, especially if you're a first-timer. The compact design is brilliant. It folds down to a very small size, and the best part is the sub-249g weight. This means currently you skip most of the annoying registration requirements, giving you instant freedom to fly almost anywhere. But MAKE SURE you read up this as it changes on January 1st Flying this drone felt like cheating! The setup was quick via the DJI Fly app, and its GPS stabilization is quick. You'll be getting confident shots on your very first battery, making the learning curve non-existent. For its size, the 4K video is surprisingly clear and good quality. The key to the professional look is the 3-axis mechanical gimbal, which keeps the footage glass-smooth even in light wind. Plus, the QuickShots feature is my favourite shortcut to great video; it automatically executes complex moves like the Dronie and Circle shots with a single tap! It feels light but durable and well made, don't get me wrong if you crash it will likely break. Final Verdict: High-quality 4K, incredibly easy to use, and small enough to take anywhere. This drone is an exceptional value and you absolutely will not regret buying it! Battery life in good conditions without wind circa 30mins, with wind more like 20mins Definitely invest in more batteries and make sure you cycle them round but only buy genuine batteries, I've read about non genuine and drones dropping from the sky, do your own reasearch