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The Mini 4 Pro appears to be a refinement rather than an out-and-out replacement for DJI’s already popular Mini 3 Pro model. When launching that generation of drones, the world’s most successful drone manufacturer made clear that it considered it possible to offer three distinct tiers in the ultralight (below 250g) category.
The generational number hasn’t advanced at the same time, but it isn’t a surprise that it’s the Pro that changes first. So how can what is – or, at least, should be – DJI’s best option under 250g keep itself ahead of the pack? The drone powerhouse has decided that it’s the software and AI, rather than the camera sensor, that are worthy of attention, and that’s certainly something that chimes with not just the wider drone industry, but the world in general.
The AI, by the way, is a broad generalisation for the technology that can both avoid collisions and help track a subject for smooth shots. Collision sensors are one thing, but the way a drone uses them is quite another, so we were keen to find out whether the software is gimmicky or genuinely useful, and whether the drone truly lives up to
