DJI has just introduced the new MAVIC 4 Pro drone, a device that not only meets but exceeds rumored expectations.
With an extended range, longer battery life, and a groundbreaking 360-degree rotating gimbal, the MAVIC 4 Pro stands ready to become an essential tool for content creators.
Let’s delve into its impressive features.
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The MAVIC 4 Pro is powered by a triad of cameras, including a new 100MP Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS sensor complemented by two telephoto sensors, each boasting 48MP.
This makes it DJI Global’s flagship product for content creation.
The innovative “Infinity gimbal” enables 360-degree rotation and upward image capture up to 70°, providing filmmakers and photographers with an extensive range of shooting options.
The gimbal supports extended focal lengths of 28mm, 70mm, and 168mm, enhancing creative possibilities.
All three cameras employ dual native ISO Fusion technology, which seamlessly blends high and low ISO settings.
This system stacks RAW images up to five frames to achieve optimal dynamic range and color accuracy.
Additionally, advanced stitching algorithms can automatically capture panoramas with exceptional color fidelity, showcasing the creative potential for photographers.
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The primary 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera features a newly designed 100 MP image sensor that fully utilizes Hasselblad’s Natural Color Solution for accurate colors and skin tones.
It captures images with stunning detail and sharpness, even in low-light conditions.
With an aperture range from F/20 to F/11, users can zoom into images and take full advantage of the sensor’s resolution.
The two telephoto cameras each include a 1/1.3 inch 48MP sensor for the 70mm lens and a 1/1.5 inch 50MP sensor for the 168mm lens.
Both lenses have a fixed F2.0 aperture, enabling users to zoom in and overlay images, providing an expansive focal range.
DJI’s algorithms optimize the telephoto optics, ensuring sharp images and stability during aerial photography.
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For video recording, all three cameras support 4K HDR image capture, while the main 100 MP Hasselblad sensor enhances this capability to provide 6K HDR video at up to 60 frames per second.
The MAVIC 4 Pro offers an impressive dynamic range, featuring up to 16 stops for its primary camera, with the dual telephotos reaching 14 stops and 13 stops, respectively.
All cameras can shoot video using 10-bit D-Log, D-Log M, and Hyper Log Gamma (HLG) color profiles.
To navigate complex flight patterns and perform well in low-light environments, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is equipped with upper and lower fisheye motion sensors, six high-performance sensors, and a front-facing LiDAR sensor.
This sophisticated system collects depth, motion, and obstacle data, which the dual processors use to enable omnidirectional obstacle avoidance at speeds up to 18 m/s.
The drone can identify obstacles as small as 3 cm and can memorize flight paths, allowing it to return home safely even without GPS in challenging light conditions as dim as 0.1 Lux.
DJI has refined its motors and enlarged the propellers for more efficient flight, extending the battery life to a remarkable 51 minutes.
The new 6654 mAh rechargeable Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide smart power cell can fully recharge in just over 35 minutes.
The innovative 240 W Power Adapter can recharge up to three batteries simultaneously in about 90 minutes, utilizing Parallel Charging Circuitry that prioritizes the battery with the lowest charge before switching to charge all three simultaneously.
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One of the standout features is the optional new RC Pro 2 Remote Controller, which boasts a powerful 7-inch Mini LED display with brightness levels up to 1600 nits.
Its vari-angle screen design allows users to switch effortlessly between landscape and vertical shooting modes.
The RC Pro 2 includes a 4-hour battery life, 512 GB of built-in storage, and compatibility with DJI’s second-generation wireless microphones.
With a reception range of 30 km enabled by the DJI O4+ transmission system, it’s crucial to note that FAA regulations require keeping the drone within visual range at all times.
Weighing in at 1.06 kg (2.3 pounds), the MAVIC 4 Pro requires registration in most countries.
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Pricing and Availability
You can pre-order the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone for $2,699, which includes the RC2 Remote Controller with 128GB of internal storage.
The Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo retails for $3,549, which includes the Parallel Charging Hub, two additional intelligent batteries, and three spare pairs of propellers.
The DJI Content Creator Combo offers up to 512 GB of internal storage, the upgraded RC 2 Pro remote controller, advanced video capture capabilities with 4:2:2 video and ALL-I encoding, a 240W power adapter, and a fourth set of propellers.
All versions come with a USB-C data cable and a shoulder carrying bag.
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Order links:
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone (B&H)
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone Fly More Combo (B&H)
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone with 512GB Creator Combo (B&H)
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