The Best DJI Mini Drone to Buy in 2024

Creating a smaller, less sophisticated product usually means sacrificing performance. But today, even mini drones—which fit in your pocket and weigh less than 250g—can capture stunning footage and photos, and at a fraction of the cost of larger, more advanced models. Here are the best mini drones on the market today, based on price, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.

DJI Mini 4 Pro

DJI Mini 4 Pro is the most advanced mini drone on the market. Weighing less than 249g and featuring upgraded safety features like omnidirectional obstacle sensing, this drone is not only easier to control, but also the safest in its series. With an incredible 1/1.3-inch sensor, the Mini 4 Pro integrates powerful imaging capabilities with even more powerful intelligent shooting functions and a longer video transmission distance.

Take ActiveTrack 360° for example. This feature is useful for capturing cinematic videos while running, biking, or skateboarding, even if you’re on a solo adventure. The drone automatically performs a variety of maneuvers, such as tracking the subject from different directions, ascending, and spiraling. Additionally, Mini 4 Pro features DJI’s latest Vision Assist safety feature, which will help you anticipate obstacles in any direction during flight.

• Under 249g
• 4K/60fps HDR with true vertical shooting
• Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
• 20km FHD video transmission
• ActiveTrack 360°
• Vision assistance

DJI Mini 3

This combo, available at the best price ever, comes with the DJI RC remote controller, which has the DJI Fly app pre-installed and a built-in 5.5-inch HD display for clear viewing even in direct sunlight.

The interesting aspect of the Mini 3 is that it features the same 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and f/1.7 aperture as the more expensive Mini 3 Pro ($849 with DJI RC). That means it can record 4K/30fps HDR video with true-to-life color, day or night, and take 48MP photos. Plus, with True Vertical Shooting mode, the camera can rotate 90 degrees to capture TikTok- and Instagram-ready content.

The regular battery offers a maximum flight time of 38 minutes, which can be extended up to 51 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (sold separately). Keep in mind, however, that using the larger battery increases the weight of the drone to over 250 grams, requiring greater compliance with aviation authorities (more on that later). Here are the highlights of the Mini 3 in a nutshell:

• Under 249g
• Extended battery life
• 4K HDR Video
• True vertical shots
• Intelligent shooting functions
• Wind resistance at 38 km/h (level 5)

DJI Mini 2 SE

Compact and practical, the Mini 2 SE It is the most affordable drone for beginners right now. It automatically records and shoots 2.7K video to share directly to social media with just a few taps, while the DJI Fly app helps produce impressive results complete with soundtracks and filters. The highlights of this drone are:

• Less than 249g
• Easy to use
• 10km video transmission
• Intelligent flight modes
• 31 minutes maximum flight time
• Wind resistance at 38 km/h (level 5)