Usually when DJI drops a new drone, I’ve had it in the air weeks before the announcement. That’s not the case with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which launches today.
With most of DJI’s consumer drone launches — including recent product drops such as the DJI Neo, DJI Flip and DJI Air 3S, I have it a couple weeks before everyone else. I test it, fly it and really get to know it so I can publish a full review for you the moment the drone is announced. (And yes, I send it back to DJI after about a month of testing.) I want you to know if it’s worth dropping big money to be an early-adopter of DJI’s newest products!
But while this new DJI drone looks like a game-changer on paper, I have not been able to test it. That’s because the DJI Mavic 4 Pro will not be available in the U.S. market upon launch — and according to DJI, there’s no clear timeline for when (or if) it will be.
Since I’m based in the U.S., I — and all other U.S. drone pilots — will not be able to get my hands on the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro (at least not anytime soon).
Why isn’t the Mavic 4 Pro coming to the U.S. right now?
The reasons are complicated, and DJI actually won’t say outright why exactly the DJI Mavic 4 Pro won’t be available to ship to the U.S.
Tariffs are certainly one of the issues at play (in fact, DJI even warned last month that tariff price hikes were coming). Politics, trade tensions, and increased scrutiny over Chinese tech products all factor into the mix. You may recall the recent issues with the DJI Air 3S getting delayed in U.S. customs. Even reecntly, I’ve heard from readers who still can’t get their hands on the DJI Air 3S.
This isn’t the result DJI wants — I’ve heard from sources at DJI that the U.S. remains a critical market for them, and they’re committed to bringing products here when they can.
But for now, the Mavic 4 Pro is only being sold in most other countries.
So while this post isn’t a full hands-on review, I’m still sharing all the official specs that DJI publicly announced today. I’ll keep covering the story of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s launch (or lack thereof) in the U.S. in the days to come.
And hey, if you’re reading this from somewhere outside the U.S., you might want to get your hands on the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro now. It really does look like an incredible camera drone.
Mavic 4 Pro: an aerial camera built for cinematic storytelling
The Mavic 4 Pro promises to unlock aerial creativity in totally new ways. On paper, it’s DJI’s most ambitious folding drone yet. Here are some key DJI Mavic 4 Pro specs:
- A 100MP Hasselblad main camera
- Dual telephoto lenses (70mm and 168mm)
- An all-new “Infinity Gimbal” that rotates 360°
- Up to 51 minutes of flight time
- 30 km HD transmission range
- Improved low-light obstacle avoidance
The standard DJI Mavic 4 Pro is selling for €2,099, including tax. That price in euros converted to U.S. Dollars would be about $2,400. But of course, it’s not being sold in the U.S.
Triple camera system
As was the case with the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, this drone has a triple-camera system. With the 4 Pro, you’ve got the following three focal lengths in one drone:
- 28mm (wide) with the 100MP Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS sensor and variable f/2.0–f/11 aperture
- 70mm (medium tele) with a 48MP 1/1.3″ sensor
- 168mm (long tele) with a 50MP 1/1.5″ sensor and optimized gimbal stability
Each camera supports 4K/60fps HDR video, while the Hasselblad goes up to 6K/60fps HDR and supports 10-ray starbursts for artistic effects. All three lenses feature Dual Native ISO Fusion, RAW frame stacking, and consistent color profiles via 10-bit D-Log, D-Log M, and HLG.
Pro-level video options
- 6K/60fps HDR video (Hasselblad main cam)
- 4K/120fps slo-mo (main + medium tele)
- 4K/100fps (telephoto lens)
- Up to 16 stops of dynamic range
The 360° infinity gimbal
The new 360° rotation Infinity Gimbal is perhaps what makes the Mavic 4 Pro stand out more than anything.
Ut enables full 360° camera rotation and 70° upward tilt. For photographers who like the style of in-camera Dutch angles, you can make it happen. You can also just take higher-quality vertical shots. That’s because you now have full-resolution vertical capture, rather than the old style of just cropping a horizontal image.
Again, I haven’t flown it myself, but I’m particularly excited to see what creators outside the U.S. do with this.
Safer, smart, longer flights
As I predicted in my DJI Mavic 4 Pro wishlist piece, this drone has longer battery life than both the DJI Air 3S and the Mavic 3 Pro. Here are some key specs:
- 51-minute max flight time
- Top speed of 90 kph (56 mph)
- Range: up to 41 km (25.4 miles)
- Transmission: 30 km with O4+
It’s also smarter about obstacle detection, especially in low light, thanks to six fisheye sensors, dual processors, and real-time mapping that enables return-to-home even without GPS.
And for filmmakers? ActiveTrack 360° now works in low-light and can track subjects through obstructions like trees or bridges.
RC Pro 2 Remote
Alongside the drone, DJI is introducing the RC Pro 2, which also offers some mega improvements to the flying experience beyond the drone itself.
- 7-inch Mini-LED screen (rotates for vertical video)
- Built-in mic + DJI Mic support
- HDMI port
- Up to 4 hours of battery
- 128GB internal storage
Evidently it also powers on immediately when you open it, which seems pretty slick.
Fast charging and smart batteries
With the 240W Power Adapter, you can charge one battery to full in 50 minutes or use the Parallel Charging Hub to charge three simultaneously in 90 minutes. It also turns into a 100W power bank for your other devices.
Storage and transfer
The standard drone version includes 64GB onboard storage, while the Creator Combo takes things up a mega notch. It comes with 512GB high-speed storage and support for ALL-I 4:2:2 video encoding.
DJI’s QuickTransfer lets you wirelessly transfer files at 80MB/s without even powering the drone on — just wake it from the DJI Fly app.
How to get the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S.
This is the million-dollar question: When will it be available here? I’ve talked to folks at DJI, and the answer is simply “no one knows.”
As of now, DJI says they don’t know. You may be able to find international sellers, but that brings its own complications around support, firmware and legality. This is an evolving story. I’ll be closely following developments, so stay with The Drone Girl for more.
Drone pilots in other countries, though, will be able to buy it. Here’s the price breakdown in other countries for each type of configuration:
| 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 |
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