Canadian company launches Texas drone traffic management system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As drone traffic increases in the skies above North Texas, a Canadian digital infrastructure provider has established a UAS traffic management system (UTM) to give drone operators and regulators an opportunity to see who is sharing the crowded airspace. Toronto-based AirMatrix […]
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Milestone Achieved at Airspace World Marks Major Step Forward for Europe’s Drone Airspace Integration ANRA Secures First-Ever EASA Certification for U-space Services ANRA Technologies has become the first company certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP), marking a significant step forward for Europe’s drone integration efforts. The […]
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New exemption allows Warren County Community College to expand its advanced UAS training capabilities WarrenUAS, the unmanned systems training program at Warren County Community College in New Jersey, has been granted a major federal exemption. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved WarrenUAS to train students on large drones—those weighing more than 55 pounds—in the […]
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New AerialOGI-N Enables Real-Time Detection of Gas Emissions by Hand or Drone Teledyne FLIR OEM and AerialOGI Unveil AerialOGI-N Teledyne FLIR OEM has teamed up with optical gas imaging specialist AerialOGI to launch the AerialOGI-N, a groundbreaking optical gas imaging camera module designed to streamline gas inspection workflows. The AerialOGI-N is the first optical gas […]
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So the DJI Mavic 4 Pro has been officially announced. But unless you live outside the U.S., good luck getting your hands on DJI’s spiffiest new camera drone yet. You currently cannot buy the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S.
As I shared yesterday, the Mavic 4 Pro is not currently available for sale in the U.S. Well, technically you can pre-order it from some retailers, such as B&H Photo, which allows you to lock in your drone does for $2,700. However, it’s unclear when it’ll ship, and DJI itself has said it has no estimated timeline for if or when it will be. That leaves a lot of American drone pilots in limbo — especially creative professionals eager to get their hands on that 100MP Hasselblad camera or game-changing 360° Infinity Gimbal.
So what can you do right now if you’re in the U.S. and itching to fly the Mavic 4 Pro? Here’s your roadmap for how to cope — and how to possibly (legally) get your hands on one.
It might be tempting to try and order a Mavic 4 Pro from a reseller overseas. But tread carefully before you buy the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outside the U.S. There are a number of considerations to be made before trying to import a drone sold by a company that’s not DJI.
In short, think twice before buying from a third-party “gray market” retailer.
If you’re traveling internationally — say to Canada, Mexico, or anywhere in Europe or Asia — you might be able to walk into a DJI-authorized store and purchase a Mavic 4 Pro there.
But even that comes with heavy caveats. Again, do your research before you buy the DJI Mavic 4 Pro abroad.
You’re legally required to declare the drone at customs upon returning to the U.S. (yes, really). From there, you’ll have to pay a Customs Duty, which is a tariff or tax on goods transported across international borders, aka your drone. Learn more about paying Customs Duty from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Sure, there is all sorts of information online about dodging the import tax, but The Drone Girl does not recommend you do that.
Buy it abroad, and pay the tax. This is currently the most legitimate way for U.S.-based pilots to buy a Mavic 4 Pro. It’s just not the easiest. Flying the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S. is not banned in the U.S. It’s just that DJI isn’t selling the drone here.
Here are the DJI Mavic 4 Pro prices in other countries:
| Canada (tax not included) | UK (includes tax) | Europe (taxes varies by country, so exact prices can vary) | Australia (includes tax) | |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro | CAD$2,049 | £1,879 | €2,099 | AU$3,099 |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) |
CAD$2,799 | £2,459 | €2,699 | AU$4,039 |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro 512GB Creator Combo (DJI RC Pro 2) |
CAD$3,459 | £3,209 | €3,539 | AU$5,359 |
| DJI RC Pro 2 | CAD$999 | £879 | €999 | AU$1,529 |
Note that prices vary by country, but also considered that some of the prices in that table include tax, while others don’t. For reference, €2,099 (which is what you’ll pay to buy a DJI Mavic 4 Pro in countries that use the euro) is about $2,400.
No one wants to hear “be patient,” but it could pay off. According to sources at DJI, they want to sell the drone in the U.S. — and they’re actively working to make that happen. Sure, there is all sorts of red tape holding things up, but this could change quickly.
If you want to be among the first people to get the drone shipped in the U.S. (whenever that happens), you can pre-order the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for $2,700 from B&H Photo. Just understand that we don’t know when it’ll ship.
It might not have a 100MP sensor or a rotating gimbal, but that drone already in your bag can still create amazing footage. Here are a few tips to get more from what you already own:
Skill matters more than gear — and you can level up while you wait.
For what it’s worth, DJI drones like the DJI Mini 4 Pro and DJI Air 3S are still available in the U.S., and they’re excellent alternatives while we wait. If you’re already on the Mavic 3 Pro, you’re still flying with serious power.
If you’re bummed that you can’t buy the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, you’re not alone. And if you’re hopeful? You’re in good company.
And how’s this for my hot take of the day: You don’t need the newest drone to be a great drone pilot. You just need to keep doing what you do best: telling stories from the sky.
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The U.S. Air Force will have to prioritize the sustainability of its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones if it’s to ensure they are an effective “additive” to the force. This is the conclusion of Major General Joseph Kunkel, Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming and Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures. […]
– Quantum Systems has announced that the Spanish Armed Forces have procured two different systems from the cutting-edge Family of Systems – Vector and Twister – making the Spanish Armed Forces the first customer to embrace Quantum Systems’ full-spectrum Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The Spanish Armed Forces and Quantum Systems have signed a […]
Ukrainian military intelligence has uncovered detailed information about a new Russian cruise missile called the S8000 “Banderol” (Parcel), revealing a complex network of international electronic components used in its construction. Russia evades sanctions on electronic components by using complex networks of shell companies and intermediary firms, and by routing imports through countries like Armenia, Kazakhstan, […]
A standout moment in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) was an extraordinary drone light show that lit up the skies over Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 28. Featuring an impressive fleet of 10,500 drones, the performance […]
– Cyberlux Corporation, a supplier of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology, has announced the development of its new Group 1 rotary wing UAS, specifically tailored for the U.S. Special Operations community. This cutting-edge platform is engineered to carry heavier payloads for longer durations, while maintaining optimal performance in dense electronic warfare (EW) environments. Leveraging […]