Today, DJI is officially announcing the Mavic 4 Pro, which could be the most versatile drone it’s ever made. It’s the first with a 360-degree rotating gimbal for footage that tilts, rolls, and offers true vertical filming. It’s the first Mavic to offer 51 minutes of battery life, tied with the old Mini 3 and close to the longest flight times DJI has achieved. It’s the first with a built-in 100-megapixel camera, which can also record 6K/60fps HDR, as part of its triple-camera array.Another important distinction: it’s the first off-the-shelf DJI drone that won’t launch in the United States.Today, it’s going on sale in Canada, Mexico, and every other country where DJI sells drones, but the company tells The Verge it has no timeline on bringing it to the US. DJI won’t honor its limited warranty if you cross the border to purchase one in Canada or Mexico. It’s not even sending the drone to US-based technology reviewers — we don’t have one, and we’re not sure when we’ll get one.RelatedWhy is the Chinese drone maker doing this? The company says Trump’s tariffs were among the top reasons it chose to abandon a US launch — and there’s also the fact that, seven months later, US Customs is still holding up DJI’s ability to import drones into the country. Last October, DJI said that a “misunderstanding” initially forced the company to abandon its plans to offer the Air 3S at retail; this time, DJI may not sell its new drone here at all.We sent the company over a dozen questions about this decision, and you can find full answers at the bottom of this post. But before we go there, let’s first dive into all that’s new with the Mavic 4 Pro.The Mavic 4 Pro, folded, with a DJI RC2 controller. Image: DJIWith a starting price of roughly between $2,000 and $2,500 based on currency conversion rates (it’s $2,049 CAD in Canada, $50,999 in Mexico, €2,099 in Europe, £1,879 in the UK, and $3,099 in Australia), the Mavic 4 Pro isn’t cheap — but it’s not far off the price of its predecessor the Mavic 3 Pro.While it only weighs about 3 ounces (105g) more than its triple-camera predecessor, the 2.3-pound (1.06kg) Mavic 4 Pro offers up eight more minutes of flight time from its new 95Wh pack, the most battery capacity DJI’s ever put in a consumer drone and just shy of the typical limit for lithium batteries that you can bring on a plane. All three of its cameras now offer 4K 120fps modes, in addition to 4K60 HDR, and the gimbal can tilt up twice as far (70 degrees) for upward shooting.You also get 64GB of internal storage — up from 8GB. DJI will also sell a “Creator Combo” with a 512GB SSD and a proprietary 240W power adapter and charging hub to charge up three batteries more quickly.Image: DJITop speed is now nearly 56 miles per hour (90 kilometers per hour), up from nearly 47 mph (75.6 kph) previously, and it can travel over 25 miles (41km) on a charge, up from its predecessor’s 17 miles (28km). Not that you can send it quite that far away, as its maximum transmission range has merely doubled to 18.6 miles (30km).While DJI’s sticking with the same specs for its 70mm medium tele camera (1/1.3-inch 48MP sensor, f/2.8 aperture), the 168mm telephoto’s had a bit of upgrade, with a slightly larger 1/1.5-inch, 50MP sensor (up from 1/2-inch, 12MP) and a slightly wider f/2.8 aperture (compare to f/3.4), both of which could let it capture more light. And speaking of light, DJI says its omnidirectional avoidance now works in low light at up to 18 meters per second (roughly 40 mph), significantly faster than the Mavic 3 Pro (27 mph) or even the Air 3S.Also it can pull the same trick as the Air 3S where it can map its path using forward facing LiDAR sensors, then return-to-home without needing GPS satellite signals; here’s a video DJI produced to show that off with the Air:DJI’s also touting its new-for-Mavic tracking abilities: “Once tracking begins, Mavic 4 Pro can keep a subject in focus even if partially obscured by bushes or if they are standing on a bridge. It also detects vehicles up to 200m with directional awareness, ideal for delivering professional-grade automotive cinematography,” the company brags.The DJI RC Pro 2. Image: DJIToday DJI is also announcing a new controller called the DJI RC Pro 2, which comes with some pretty neat tricks. Its large 7-inch screen is on a folding arm that automatically folds down the joysticks for easy transport — no more screwing and unscrewing! It automatically powers on the controller when you open it and the whole screen’s on a swivel so you can rotate it for vertical filming. It’s also got an HDMI port, 128GB of built-in storage, and a high price: €999 / £879 / CAD $999 all by its lonesome, or bundled in DJI’s priciest combo kits.Mavic 4 Pro pricingItemCanada(tax not included)Mexico(includes tax)UK(includes tax)Europe(taxes varies by country, so prices can vary)Australia(includes tax)Japan(includes tax)New Zealand(includes tax)DJI Mavic 4 Pro$2,049 CAD$50,9991,879 GBP2,099 euro$3,099 AUD277,200 yen$3,599 NZDFly More Combo (DJI RC 2)$2,799 CAD$68,3692,459 GBP2,699 euro$4,039 AUD497,860 yen$4,585 NZD512GB Creator Combo (DJI RC Pro 2)$3,459 CAD$87,5993,209 GBP3,539 euro$5,359 AUD497,860 yen$6,015 NZDDJI RC Pro 2$999 CAD$18,999879 GBP999 euro$1,529 AUD158,400 yen$1,629 NZDPrices: DJISo, what exactly is DJI saying now that Trump’s biggest tariffs on China have been paused for 90 days? The pause won’t change what happens today with the launch. “That said, we’re currently reassessing the market conditions and developments, and will share any updates once we have completed a full evaluation. Please rest assured that we are making every effort to protect the interests of our customers,” reads an emailed statement from DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong.Here are the other questions we sent DJI, and the company’s responses.Will the DJI Mavic 4 Pro go on sale in the United States? If not, why not?The DJI Mavic 4 Pro will not be available for sale in the U.S upon its global launch on May 13. Like many global companies, we have had to adjust our market strategy as local conditions and the industry environment have evolved. While we do not have a timeline for when we can introduce the product to the US market, we are closely monitoring the situation and actively exploring every possible solution. Can you provide the top three reasons, in order?[Not answered.]How much did tariffs have to do with the decision?Under conditions of high uncertainty, adjustments to market strategies are not always driven by a single factor; tariffs, however, are certainly among the key considerations.How much did the ticking time clock in the US have to do with the decision?This was not a consideration as DJI had already received approval from the FCC and the TSCA certificate needed to launch the Mavic 4 Pro in the US market.What US retail price were you originally hoping to hit? What US retail price would you have needed to ask in order to satisfy Trump’s tariffs?We’re not able to share any insight on our pricing strategy. Tariffs aside, did DJI obtain all the required clearances to put the product on sale? Which clearance(s) are still missing?Yes. DJI is fully committed to compliance in every market where we operate. We obtain all necessary clearances and approvals before making any product available for sale. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro has already been approved by the FCC and received the TSCA certificate needed to be launched in the US market. How soon do you anticipate the Mavic 4 Pro might arrive in the US if not now? Within the year? Within 2026? The United States is an important market, and we are committed to making our products available to our US-based customers. While we currently do not have an estimated timeline, we are closely monitoring the situation and actively exploring every possible solution. Do you anticipate not shipping it to the US at all, ever, because you will have missed the window of opportunity for it to be fresh and new and it will make more sense for its successor to arrive in the US instead?[Not answered.]Will the Mavic 4 Pro be sold in Canada/Mexico/every other country where DJI sells drones?The DJI Mavic 4 Pro will be available in all regions where DJI operates, except the US market, starting Tuesday, May 13. This includes Canada and Mexico.If US residents purchase a DJI Mavic 4 Pro outside the US from a DJI authorized retailer, will your US arm honor the standard limited product warranty?To be clear, we do not recommend purchasing DJI products abroad and bringing them back, as you may be subject to various import regulations. Our limited warranty for DJI drones is only valid in the country or region where you purchased your drone. International coverage is not offered for DJI drone products. Outside the Mavic 4 Pro, can you confirm that DJI drone shipments are still getting held up by US customs? DJI continues to actively work with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to resolve the current customs-related misunderstanding. You can read more about what’s happening on our blog.When do you anticipate supply normalizing at US online and physical retail? DJI remains committed to the US market and is closely monitoring recent challenges affecting product availability. We are actively working to address and mitigate any influences and uncertainties, and to ensure products are accessible to our customers soon.Outside the Mavic 4 Pro, are any other future US product launches on pause? Is there any reason to believe a DJI Mini would ship in the US this year if a Mavic is not?DJI remains committed to the US market, and we’ll continue to introduce new products to the market. As always, we do not comment on products that have not been announced or launched.Can you confirm that you aren’t shipping even small quantities of this drone into the US for purposes of product reviews and testing?As the DJI Mavic 4 Pro will not be available for sale in the US market at launch, we will not provide review samples to US-based reporters on loan. We will share any further info when it’s available.See More: Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/665418/dji-mavic-4-pro-no-us-launch-specs-price-release-date #dji #skipping #advanced #drone #yet