{"id":61608,"date":"2026-06-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/?guid=9bafdf3db13fad8d45738586f0dcaca9"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:00:00","slug":"new-to-drone-flying-our-expert-thinks-this-five-star-drone-gives-you-everything-you-could-possibly-need-and-its-133-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/2026\/06\/25\/new-to-drone-flying-our-expert-thinks-this-five-star-drone-gives-you-everything-you-could-possibly-need-and-its-133-off\/","title":{"rendered":"New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you &#8216;everything you could possibly need&#8217; and it&#8217;s $133 off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n                            \n                            <article>\n                                <p><u><\/u><br>DJI and Amazon really are knocking it out of the park with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/amazon-prime-day-space-deals\"><u>Prime Day Deals.<\/u><\/a> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\">DJI Neo<\/a> 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.\"<\/p><p><em><strong>Get the DJI Mini 4K <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11\"><em><strong>on sale right now at Amazon for $256<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>DJI is one of the most trusted and acclaimed, drone manufacturers, and the DJI Mini 4K is another gem, appearing in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-drones\">best drones<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-beginner-drone#section-the-quick-list\">best beginner drones<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-camera-drones#section-best-entry-level-camera-drone\">best camera drones<\/a> 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. <\/p><div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"ea4546ee-924e-414b-a076-b79cd83269f3\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"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.\" data-dimension48=\"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.\" data-dimension25=\"$256\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-Stabilization-Transmission-Batteries-QuickShots\/dp\/B0F4WZ3Q2J\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Z3MA88HTZVV5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d2MvxQKHjdzVTaKz3mIy0vrs3aDNZ5UyJz5zJMTu94BTtd_741vheITSLAkhPESlHz9fpYulmAxa4Rq_VsAPasm_OuLILEwwk7ASICMe5_qi4bHVAcpD5OZ9DM2QOXXCT8AjdLLPMB3i421KUtg1t3rNqmDvE1Do4ePTwNZYHU8yHxn_-I0XE6slU8CeM5pcsAylkB1JfG8gr48hFM7MDx-tv38B3a6pkKkCfOS3Z1Q.Ol3B7qg54Dnqlu2mx1Zc3lhmzrHsQiUqYPcgOZPwPRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Blito&psr=PDAY&qid=1782374442&s=prime-day&sprefix=dji%2Blit%2Cprime-day%2C209&sr=1-2&th=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\"><figure class=\"van-image-figure \"  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:500px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><img id=\"kJQbNeMxcJyxh6L4JrnvXm\" name=\"dji-mini-4k-camera-drone-combo-drone-wit-5dd62fca-cdf6-48aa-8655-64fc593ac06f.jpg\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJQbNeMxcJyxh6L4JrnvXm.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" credit=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><p><strong>Save $133 <\/strong>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. <a class=\"view-deal button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-Stabilization-Transmission-Batteries-QuickShots\/dp\/B0F4WZ3Q2J\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Z3MA88HTZVV5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d2MvxQKHjdzVTaKz3mIy0vrs3aDNZ5UyJz5zJMTu94BTtd_741vheITSLAkhPESlHz9fpYulmAxa4Rq_VsAPasm_OuLILEwwk7ASICMe5_qi4bHVAcpD5OZ9DM2QOXXCT8AjdLLPMB3i421KUtg1t3rNqmDvE1Do4ePTwNZYHU8yHxn_-I0XE6slU8CeM5pcsAylkB1JfG8gr48hFM7MDx-tv38B3a6pkKkCfOS3Z1Q.Ol3B7qg54Dnqlu2mx1Zc3lhmzrHsQiUqYPcgOZPwPRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Blito&psr=PDAY&qid=1782374442&s=prime-day&sprefix=dji%2Blit%2Cprime-day%2C209&sr=1-2&th=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\" data-dimension112=\"ea4546ee-924e-414b-a076-b79cd83269f3\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"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.\" data-dimension48=\"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.\" data-dimension25=\"$256\">View Deal<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"014e55c3-2ccf-4428-bb6b-aa409f8102f0\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"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.\" data-dimension48=\"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.\" data-dimension25=\"$294\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CXJCXN17\/ref=twister_B0DMS4SF65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\"><figure class=\"van-image-figure \"  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:500px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><img id=\"jmHxKYvh7VZRQTrFLmst9G\" name=\"dji-mini-4k-fly-more-combo-drone-with-4k-4f94089d-fb99-4e67-8d86-f52040deec71.jpg\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jmHxKYvh7VZRQTrFLmst9G.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" credit=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><p><strong>Save $155 <\/strong>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. <a class=\"view-deal button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CXJCXN17\/ref=twister_B0DMS4SF65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\" data-dimension112=\"014e55c3-2ccf-4428-bb6b-aa409f8102f0\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"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.\" data-dimension48=\"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.\" data-dimension25=\"$294\">View Deal<\/a><\/p><\/div><ul><li><em><strong>Check out our <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/amazon-prime-day-space-deals\"><em><strong>Amazon Prime Day hub<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, where we bring you the best deals of Prime Day 2026, including early Prime Day deals. <\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>We've also got you covered with reviews and rankings of the 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role=\"gallery\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8vDseDCiBscAtPwCnQNjrf.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Mini 4K unfolded for flight\" \/><figcaption>Unfolded here for flight, the DJI Mini 4K can be easily packed away . <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9FmxNFuVWvPZPg6gHtQRJg.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Mini 4K and DJI RC-N1 controller with the phone holder\/antenna extended\" \/><figcaption>The DJI Mini 4K won't take up much space when it's touched down. <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kvNG3TTt5kVMyLQybGPe5g.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Mini 4K DJI RC-N1 controller with smartphone attached\" \/><figcaption>The RC-N1 controller doesn't have a screen but, instead, uses your mobile phone. <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E2MJKdViefsuPuDvYufmef.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Mini 4K folded bottom view\" \/><figcaption>The DJI Mini 4K in its more compact ,slumbering form. <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9hjajizLf6pVDqaWKKTSTf.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Mini 4K folded top view\" \/><figcaption>At a hair under 250g, you don't need to register your DJI Mini 4K drone. <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-mini-4k-drone-review\">review of the DJI Mini 4K<\/a>, expert James Abbott awarded it a fantastic five stars, praising virtually every aspect of this drone.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>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. <\/p><p>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. <\/p><p><strong>Key features:<\/strong> 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<\/p><p><strong>Product launched:<\/strong> April 2024<\/p><p><strong>Price history:<\/strong> This is the absolute lowest we've seen this drone at, and with an extra battery included, it's a complete steal. <\/p><p><strong>Price comparison:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-Stabilization-Transmission-Batteries-QuickShots\/dp\/B0F4WZ3Q2J\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Z3MA88HTZVV5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d2MvxQKHjdzVTaKz3mIy0vrs3aDNZ5UyJz5zJMTu94BTtd_741vheITSLAkhPESlHz9fpYulmAxa4Rq_VsAPasm_OuLILEwwk7ASICMe5_qi4bHVAcpD5OZ9DM2QOXXCT8AjdLLPMB3i421KUtg1t3rNqmDvE1Do4ePTwNZYHU8yHxn_-I0XE6slU8CeM5pcsAylkB1JfG8gr48hFM7MDx-tv38B3a6pkKkCfOS3Z1Q.Ol3B7qg54Dnqlu2mx1Zc3lhmzrHsQiUqYPcgOZPwPRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Blito&psr=PDAY&qid=1782374442&s=prime-day&sprefix=dji%2Blit%2Cprime-day%2C209&sr=1-2&th=1\"><strong>Amazon:<\/strong> $256<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/dji-mini-4k-camera-drone-combo-62-min-with-case-and-extra-battery-m1615p-gray\/JJ82LX2LY6\"><strong>Best Buy: <\/strong>$445<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/DJI-Mini-4K-HD-Aerial-Drone-weighs-less-than-249-grams-3-axis-gimbal-stabilization-10km-video-transmission-auto-return-3-Batteries\/11013605099?classType=REGULAR&from=\/search\"><strong>Walmart<\/strong>: $499<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Reviews consensus:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-mini-4k-drone-review#section-dji-mini-4k-performance\">Reviewing the DJI Mini 4K,<\/a> 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. <\/p><p><strong>TechRadar: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/drones\/dji-mini-4k-review\"><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/strong>\u00bd<\/a><strong> | Space: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-mini-4k-drone-review\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/a> <strong>| Digital Camera World: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/reviews\/dji-mini-4k-review\"><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Featured in guides: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-drones\">Best drones<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-beginner-drone#section-the-quick-list\">best beginner drones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-camera-drones#section-best-entry-level-camera-drone\">best camera drones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-dji-drones-for-all-budgets-christmas-gift-guide\">best DJI drones<\/a><\/p><p><strong>\u2705 Buy it if:<\/strong> You're a beginner (or buying for one) and want to make the most of your money. <\/p><p><strong>\u274c Don't buy it if: <\/strong>You need a drone with follow-me subject tracking. Instead, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/\">DJI Neo<\/a>, which is also on sale for Prime Day. <\/p>\n                                                            <\/article>\n                            \n                        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it&#8217;s nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it&#8217;s a must buy for beginners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":713,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[213,2181],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-drones","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61608"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/713"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61608"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61609,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61608\/revisions\/61609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}