DJI seems to be preparing three new drones for release in the coming months: a Mini 5 Pro, Avata 3, and a Neo 2, according to DroneXL. The site published leaked images and video of the drones, along with a new FCC filing that suggests DJI is also working on a new action camera called the DJI Osmo Nano. DroneXL published a video showing two drones that may be follow-ups to the Avata 2 and the adorable DJI Neo. DroneXL notes a few differences, like that the Avata 3’s battery sits farther back and it’s got a larger camera unit up front. It also has four-blade propellers rather than the three-blade setup of the Avata 2. Next to the Avata 3 is what the outlet thinks is a Neo 2 prototype, although it’s hard to discern much more than that it appears to have redesigned propeller guards compared to the original. Yesterday, DroneXL pointed to a new FCC filing that revealed some information about the unannounced Mini 5 Pro. The filing shows the Mini 5 Pro will pack a whopping 33.5Wh battery — a big improvement over the 18.9Wh of the Mini 4 Pro — and the outlet writes that the wireless transmissions specs support rumors that it could stream video from as far as 25 kilometersaway, or 5 kilometers farther than its predecessor. That range edges it closer to that DJI Mavic 4 Pro that wasn’t supposed to launch in the US but somehow went on sale here, anyway.The Mini 5 Pro is expected to launch in September. Rounding out DroneXL’s rumor post is a newly-published FCC filing for the DJI Osmo Nano, a new wearable action camera that appears to have a modular display like the Action line. The outlet notes that the company is also expected to release a Mic 3 and Osmo 360 camera, though it doesn’t have any solid guesses about when they’re coming. #three #new #dji #drones #way

The biggest tech events in May and June may be software focused, but there's plenty of hardware going through the wringer here at Engadget. Over the last two weeks alone, we've put a drone, gaming display, headphones and a gaming tablet through their paces. If you missed any of that, or our latest game analysis and EV test drive, keeping scrolling to catch up on our latest reviews.  DJI Mavic 4 Pro Reporter Steve Dent reviews a lot of drones at Engadget. So when he uses descriptors like "a new standard," "the most technologically advanced drone I've seen" and "the best video quality," everyone needs to take note. After his tests, Steve argued that the Mavic 4 Pro is further proof of how DJI continues to outpace its rivals. "It’s an improvement over the Mavic 3 Pro in nearly every area, and as mentioned, it doesn’t really have any competition in the consumer space," he said. "The closest alternative in price and capability is Autel’s Evo II Pro 6K, but that drone has a single-camera system with a smaller sensor, less endurance and shorter range." Sony WH-1000XM6 Sony's latest flagship headphones were hardly a secret by the time they officially arrived last week, but thankfully, the three-year wait for the upgrade was well worth it. The company managed to improve its already great over-ear headphones yet again, with updates to sound quality, noise cancellation and overall comfort. "The only real downside is the price continues to go up: the M6 is more than the M5 was at launch," I wrote. "When you combine their performance with Sony’s ever-growing list of features, the 1000XM6 are the best headphones you can buy right now." ASUS ROG Flow Z13If you're looking for a gaming tablet to replace your laptop, there are some perks to the ROG Flow Z13. However, there are also some drawbacks, mainly the flimsy keyboard that makes typing on anything other than a table or desk quite cumbersome. "It's got a funky build and unapologetically aggressive styling," senior reviews reporter Sam Rutherford explained. "But unless you have a very particular set of requirements, it doesn't fit neatly into most people's lives as an equivalent laptop." LG 27 UltraGear OLED It may have taken writing a review to get senior reviews reporter Devindra Hardwar to understand the hype around 480Hz gaming displays, but I'd argue the sacrifice was well worth it. The LG 27 UltraGear is a powerhouse, right down to the future-proof DisplayPort 2.1 connection. It's expensive though, and besides the OLED panel, it's not much of a looker. But that performance, it'll make you forget where you are. "The real world melted away — I was fully inside Rocket League's absurd soccer arena," he described. "When the match ended, it took me a few minutes to reacclimatize to reality." Driving the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and FBC: Firebreak  Contributor Tim Stevens spent some time behind the wheel of Hyundai's three-row Ioniq 9 EV SUV. Pricing for the more premium trims ventures into Rivian territory, but Tim argues the Ioniq 9 is the more practical choice for the rigors of daily life over the R1S. "The Ioniq 9 has a stance more like a Volvo station wagon than a gigantic family hauler, but make no mistake, it's the latter," he said. "That's immediately evident as soon as you climb into the third row." Senior gaming editor Jessica Conditt took Remedy's co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak for a spin. While the game enticed her to keep playing after almost three hours with two strangers, it could still use some polish before next month's launch. "All of the issues I have with Firebreak can be fine-tuned before the game launches this summer, and I have faith in Remedy to do so," she observed. "Firebreak is poised to be a thoughtful and focused entry in the co-op shooter genre, and it’s already an inviting extension of Remedy’s darkest and silliest sensibilities.This article originally appeared on Engadget at #engadget #review #recap #dji #mavic

DJI’s new flagship drone is astonishingly good, but “local conditions” means it’s not yet available in the US. #dji #mavic #pro #review #powerful

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 83, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world.This week, I’ve been reading about Mission: Impossible and Sam Altman’s kitchen and bad roommates, ranting to PJ Vogt about all the ways I’m trying to use my phone less, writing all my scratch notes in Antinote, deciding to be cautiously optimistic , rewatching the last season of Mythic Quest, watching and reading about life as an air traffic controller, trying to restart a meditation practice after discovering I get Headspace through work, and using Ludex to see if any of my sports cards are worth anything. So far… they’re not.I also have for you a pair of headphones you’re practically guaranteed to love, two new sci-fi shows to check out, the new Airbnb, and much more. Let’s dive in.The DropThe Sony WH-1000XM6. Sony’s over-ear headphones have been the best on the market for the last few years. The new ones aren’t exactly, you know, mind-blowing, and is a lot, but I’ll take the improvements across the board — especially the better mics and noise cancelling.Doom: The Dark Ages. The first Doom game in five years, and by all accounts it is much more than just a sequel. I’m no scholar in the series, but I’m into the idea that it both has a solid story and has ratcheted up the quality of the fighting. Get you a game that can do both, you know?Spotify’s AI DJ. Finally, this feature works the way it should. You can ask Spotify’s chatbot to play you songs based on an artist, or a mood, or whatever else you’re feeling, and it’ll generate endless music on the fly. I’ve had good luck putting in a few artists I like, but telling Spotify to only play me music I’ve never heard.Murderbot. It’s dystopian, it’s funny, it’s occasionally pretty existential. It’s a story about life as a bot that would really just rather… not. Apple TV Plus continues to do sci-fi really well, and while I’ve seen a few folks whoprefer the books, this is one to try this weekend.The DJI Mavic 4 Pro. With a 360-degree gimbal, long battery life, and a 100-megapixel camera, DJI continues to outdo itself on the drone front. Technically, if you’re in the US you’re not supposed to be able to buy this model — but my colleague Sean Hollister found them on sale anyway.Internet Roadtrip. There’s a new Neal.fun thing, so I’m going to tell you about the new Neal.fun thing. This one’s a tour through Street View in which everyone currently on the site gets to decide where we go next. Not quite as world-shattering as Stimulation Clicker, but still very good.Airbnb. I’m not sure what to make of this huge pivot, honestly. Airbnb as a huge collection of travel experiences and services, rather than just homes, makes a certain kind of sense. But is this ultimately just, like, fancy Yelp? I don’t know. But I’m fascinated by how big a swing this is.Android 16. I really like the new design language for Android, which is bold and colorful and gives both users and developers a lot more to play with. It all feels a little more… alive, when everything else about smartphones is starting to feel drab and stale.Some personal news: I’m having another kid! I’m going on leave sometime around the beginning of July, and will be gone for the summer scoping sick baby gadgets, devising complicated spreadsheet-based systems for tracking eating habits, and once again testing every game I can find that’s playable one-handed.Good news, though: you’ll be in good hands when I’m gone. The Verge’s Jay Peters is going to be taking over Installer for a couple of months, finding and sharing all the good stuff just like always.You’ll be hearing from him here a bit for the next several weeks, too, but I’m not going anywhere just yet.As he starts to get ramped up for all things Installer, I figured the best way for us all to get to know Jay would be to have him share his homescreen. It’s just the price of admission ’round these parts. Here it is, plus some info on the apps he uses and why:The phone: An iPhone 16 Pro I got earlier this year. I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Mini that I miss desperately — the iPhone 16 Pro is too heavy and too big for me.The wallpaper: A gray gradient I made using Apple’s built-in wallpaper tools. I’ve tried the all-black background, but I find it jarring when I open an app and suddenly a notch or Dynamic Island appears. I made the apps gray so they’re less visually stimulating, and as a constant reminder that I should probably be doing something other than scrolling on my phone.The apps: Phone, Calendar, Photos, Camera, Voice Memos, Apple Maps, Clock, Settings, Messages, Notes, Reminders.As much as possible, I rely on Apple’s stock apps because they sync well between my phone and my Mac.I also keep my homescreen pretty tidy by shoving most of the few apps I keep on my phone into the App Library. If I’m actively testing or using one for whatever reason, it temporarily lives at the top under the two widgets.The countdown widget comes from an app called Days Since. I’m a newish dad to a very early riser, and I realized last year that even one glass of wine made me a step too slow to keep up with my active kid. I’ve set a goal to not drink for a year just to see if I can do it, and so far, so good.I also asked Jay to share a few things he’s into right now. Here’s what he sent back:I feel like my entire personality has become Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a wonderful RPG that’s my favorite game of the year so far. It’s just so good. And the soundtrack is outstanding.I think everyone should watch Taskmaster, a British show where five comedians are judged on how well they do absurd tasks. The whole show is available for free on YouTube, including the 19th seasonthat recently kicked off.I’m also loving slaying demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. Specifically, I love using your giant shield to parry attacks. It has a really satisfying “gong” sound that I can’t get enough of.CrowdsourcedHere’s what the Installer community is into this week. I want to know what you’re into right now as well! Email installer@theverge.com or message me on Signal — @davidpierce.11 — with your recommendations for anything and everything, and we’ll feature some of our favorites here every week. For even more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Threads and this post on Bluesky.“Received my new Minimal Phone a week ago and it is excellent. There are still some issues to be resolved, but overall there is a ton of potential for this concept of a smart dumb phone.” — Robert“Currently reading: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick. It’s fantastic so far, and has already changed my mind a bit on the whole AI thing.” — Matt“Morsle, the daily word game that gives you the morse code of a 5 letter word to guess.” — Kev“I was a user of Levels for a long time to track my glucose, but didn’t realize you can now buy a Dexcom Stelo for on Amazon and it integrates into Oura ring to understand more about your holistic health. It’s a great alternative if you’re interested in tracking your glucose.” — Will“My fav cheap headphones that I use most days are the Sony MDRZX110NC, which are kind of noise cancelling, but nothing fancy. My ‘real’ headphones are the MDR-V6 and the long-discontinued MDR-V700DJ that I’ve mostly retired. Not really much of a wireless guy since I just like to plug stuff in.” — Ben“Got the early bird access to Subo app! It’s an independent app to track your subscriptions, looks pretty too!” — Kevin“The new season of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s motorbike travelogue show on Apple TV Plus has started, this time titled Long Way Home. Just a great show for lifting your spirits and for showing the joy of engaging with and enjoying other cultures.” — Andy“I got the Siete Churro Strips from Wegman’s last week, and I’ve been crumbling them up and putting them on my vanilla ice cream at night. It’s so good to get that little bit of crunch with the vanilla ice cream.” — Ben“Dialing in my work-from-home setup this week. How come no one talks about the fact that you can daisychain monitors with DisplayPort 1.2 cables?! Also, I am shopping around for a footrest for underneath the desk, and I have no idea where to start.” — JeremySigning offI was in New York for a couple of days this week, working on a big new project I am very excited to share with all of you… later. One thing I got to do as part of the project was a deep dive into old Vines, and you know what? Vine was awesome, y’all. So much of that platform is now completely gone, but there’s still so much good stuff in YouTube compilations and other YouTube compilations and still other YouTube compilations. If you weren’t around at the time, some of it might make absolutely no sense, but there’s more comedy cold in these six-second videos than you’ll find just about anywhere, And if you’re feeling particularly nostalgic, you should read this story from our friends at New York about maybe the greatest Vine of all time.See you next week!See More: #best #wireless #headphones #get #even

When it comes to headphones, we can’t shut up about Sony’s top-tier buds and over-the-head options. In each iteration, the company adds new features, develops better technology and hones its strengths in portable audio, and three years on from the WH-1000XM5, the sixth-gen model does it yet again. Sony’s overhauled its flagship headphones in all the right ways. The WH-1000XM6 sound better, with improved active noise cancellation and convenient features that match the best-sounding and the most feature-packed rivals. You should definitely check out Billy Steele's full review. The headphones' only major challenge remains a non-clunky naming convention. — Mat Smith Get Engadget's newsletter delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Even more tech news you might have missed Nothing teases the ‘all-in’ Phone 3 with a flagship price Mission: Impossible should never have gone full sci-fi The Lucid Gravity is the coolest three-row EV on the market DJI Mavic 4 Pro review: A new standard for consumer drones Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: Less smartphone, more compromises Android gets a young, vibrant makeover It’s bright, it’s brash, it’s… bouncy? It’s Android 16. Google As spoiled by Google itself, Android is getting a major visual refresh. Dubbed Material 3 Expressive, it’s the latest evolution of the Material You design, adding customizable color swatches and, I guess, spicier fonts. Google says the Quick Settings menu can now fit more actions, and there is an addition of live-updating notifications, similar to Apple’s Live Activities. In Android 16, expect more animation between menus and items, while notifications will jiggle and offer haptic responses to your touch. Google is basing a lot of these tweaks on research: The company claims up to 87 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds prefer expressive design — a term hard to define. There’s a lengthy post on Google’s design blog if you want to get into all that. Continue reading. The Xperia 1 VII is here, with some Walkman inspiration Sony still makes phones! Sony Sony has now folded in Hi-Fi sound from its Walkman series, as well as the company’s Bravia screen tech and Alpha camera smarts. The Xperia 1 VII has launched quietly with an array of new audio features, including high-end Walkman components. Unlike other smartphone makers, Sony has kept its headphone jack and improved wired sound via a premium-grade integrated circuit. The Xperia 1 VII supports Sony’s DSEE Ultimate AI sound upscaling technology, along with 360 Reality audio or Dolby Atmos formats. The latest Xperia also features a new 48-megapixel ultrawide camera with a good-sized 1/1.56-inch sensor, significantly improving the specs of the Xperia 1 VI’s ultrawide. That’s on top of the main 48MP 1/1.35-inch 24mm camera and a 12MP telephoto zoom. Sony is also trying to differentiate its smartphones through camera features, with improved Bokeh mode, real-time tracking, and even real-time eye autofocus. It claims low-light shooting is “in line with full-frame cameras, " which is bold! I’m wondering what other parts of Sony’s corporate machinery it will integrate next. Maybe Aibo dog ears? Continue reading. One year of Peacock Premium is on sale for only The Memorial Day deal knocks off Want a cheaper sub for Peacock? You’ll need a code, but if you input SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout you’ll get off the standard annual price of the Premium plan. It does include ads, however. The big draw for this particular streaming service is likely the long-awaited spinoff of The Office, called The Paper. That premieres in September, so you’ll be primed and ready to watch. Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at #morning #after #sonys #best #headphones

By the time you read these words, it’s quite possible that Adorama will be out of stock of the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro. But when I wrote them, the US-based retailer was still selling a drone that wasn’t supposed to go on sale in the US at all, with roughly 70 left in stock.This morning, I wrote how DJI was skipping the US with its most advanced drone yet, citing Trump’s tariffs among other reasons for the decision. DJI did not send the drone to US reviewers, and it wouldn’t provide US prices when we asked.But Adorama and B&H, two rival camera stores based in New York City, apparently didn’t get the message!Today, they both listed the drone for $2,699 — or $3,549 for the Fly More Kit, or $4,649 for the Creator Combo with the fancy new controller with the folding sticks and swiveling 1600-nit screen, or $1,299 for that controller all by its lonesome. B&H even issued a press release.B&H is only offering preorders today; I confirmed with Miguel Perez in the store’s drone department that “we don’t yet have it in stock,” and he wasn’t sure when stock might arrive. “It’s a little bit of a grey area for logistics between the US and China for aircraft,” he admits. But he says B&H isn’t taking anyone’s money — “we don’t charge until it ships” — and that he’s heard other US retailers like Adorama are selling the drone this very week.Adorama sales rep Steve Chill confirms that over the phone, and offers to put one on hold for me, because he says they’re moving fast. “We had a few hundred in stock, now we’re down to 70,” he says. “They’ll be gone tomorrow.”Over the phone, he says he has the $3,549 Fly More Combo right now if I want, though he’s out of the $2,699 base model. (At the time I reached out, Adorama’s website was showing the entry model in stock, shipping next week, though it’s now just listing a preorder again; however, the new DJI RC Pro 2 controller appears to be in stock too.)It’s not clear what’s happening. Did DJI ship some to the US early, but not enough for a full launch, perhaps? DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong doesn’t have an answer for me yet.If you want to try your luck, here are the links:DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Adorama, B&HDJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo: Adorama, B&HDJI Mavic 4 Pro Creator Combo: Adorama, B&HDJI RC Pro 2 Controller: Adorama, B&HOr, you could just call, like me.See More: Source: https://www.theverge.com/drone/666425/dji-mavic-4-pro-on-sale-preorder-adorama-bh-photo #dji #said #mavic #pro #wouldnt #launch #but #these #stores #are #selling #anyhow

DJI has remained the leader in camera-equipped drones since the company's Phantom series launched in 2013 and its latest model, the Mavic 4 Pro, will only cement its position as the go-to option for aerial filmmakers. From its innovative new gimbal system to its impressive zoom skills and image quality, the Mavic 4 Pro offers an extremely powerful package for amateurs and professionals alike to capture stunning imagery from the air.I've flown the Mavic 4 Pro and I'm impressed with its image quality from all of its cameras, the new "infinity gimbal" and the drone's overall ease of use. But it asks a lofty price in return, with the new drone starting at £1,879 in the UK and the Fly More Creator Combo that includes three batteries and the company's new RC Pro 2 controller (as reviewed) costing a princely £3,209. At launch, the Mavic 4 Pro will not be available in the US. I asked DJI about this and a company spokesperson had this to say:"The DJI Mavic 4 Pro will not be available for sale in the US 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."For reference, those UK prices convert to $2,499 and $4,268, respectively. The Fly More Creator Combo includes the drone, three batteries with fast charging cradle and the controller with built-in LCD display. Andrew Lanxon/CNETIts price puts the drone out of range for those of you simply wanting to take your first steps into capturing aerial footage to send to your friends on Instagram. Instead, the Mavic 4 Pro is squarely aimed at more serious content creators as well as video production professionals who want an extremely capable flying camera but don't quite want the expense -- and setup hassle -- of DJI's more cinema-focused Inspire series. DJI Mavic 4 Pro: New gimbal, new camerasAt the heart of the Mavic 4 Pro is a redesigned gimbal. Instead of a square camera unit sitting below the drone, the new "Infinity Gimbal," as DJI calls it, is more of a sphere that sits right on the front. It can freely shoot forward, down, to the sides and even upward. It offers a much wider range of motion than previous DJI drones, and it opens more creative shooting options while flying.I especially enjoyed shooting footage looking upward as the sun came from behind the clouds. At slow speeds, the propellers were not visible in frame, although I found that when I flew faster, the gimbal's adjusted position made propeller movement more noticeable in my footage.  The new Infinity Gimbal allows for a much greater range of movement than was possible on previous models. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThe gimbal houses three cameras: a main camera with a 4/3-size CMOS sensor and a 28mm equivalent field of view, a medium telephoto camera with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a longer telephoto camera with a 168mm equivalent focal length for very zoomed-in shots. The main camera offers resolutions up to 6K at 60 frames per second and can take stills up to 100 megapixels in size in DNG raw format. Its relatively large sensor size allows it to capture more light, allowing for better dynamic range (DJI promises "up to" 16 stops) and better image quality in low light. In practice, I found video and stills from this camera looked superb, with crisp details, even exposures and accurate colors. The variable f/2 to f/11 aperture allows for narrow aperture shots, turning bright points of light -- like the sun -- into attractive 10-point star bursts, which looked amazing. Stills shot in raw were sharp with lots of latitude for deep editing in Adobe Lightroom. The variable aperture allowed me to create an authentic 10-point star on this still image of the sun peeking out from behind a cloud. Andrew Lanxon/CNETAt 70mm zoom, footage still looks pin-sharp, and I even found the 168mm zoom lens to provide great-looking video as well. I wasn't impressed with the zoom on the previous Mavic 3 Pro, finding it generally too low-quality to be usable for anything other than casual Instagram posts. The Mavic 4 Pro's zooms are different beasts altogether, providing footage that looks good enough for all but the most demanding of commercial clients. Taken with the 70mm lens, this image remains pin sharp. By shooting in DNG raw I was able to adjust the white balance afterward to create a pleasing, warmer tone. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Even using the longest 168mm zoom lens, images still look clear and sharp. Andrew Lanxon/CNETBetter yet, all three cameras allow you to shoot at 4K resolution in 10-bit D-Log color profiles, which is useful for those who want to add your own cinematic color grades to your aerial footage. DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Flying, controller and battery lifeThe Mavic 4 Pro flies like any other drone from the company's back catalogue, so those of you who've spent any time with a previous model will already be familiar with the controls. While the drone is aimed more at professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, it's simple enough to learn even if this is your first foray into aerial photography. To help beginners -- as well as helping the more reckless among you -- there is the usual array of sensors on all sides to help it avoid colliding with obstacles in front, behind, above or below. These continue to work as well as I found them on previous models, consistently identifying -- and avoiding -- potential objects including trees, branches, power lines and people. Basically, anything that it could smash into. The controller is comfortable to hold while the huge display offers a bright, clear view as you fly. I much prefer using this simply having to connect my phone to use as the viewfinder. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThere's also a slew of intelligent flight modes, including object tracking and programmable flight plans, all of which are pretty much the same as on DJI's other models. The Mavic 4 Pro can be bought with the company's new RC Pro 2 controller, which has its own built-in adjustable 7-inch display. It's basically like slapping an iPad Mini onto the controller, and it means you don't have to mess with trying to hook your phone up to use as the display. I really like it and found the big, bright screen a great way to monitor my footage while the drone was in the air. The controller has various dedicated controls for using the cameras along with a new HDMI out port for hooking up an external monitor -- handy if your project director, client or just your mate wants a better view of what you're doing.In terms of flying time, DJI claims you'll get up to 51 minutes of flight from a fully-charged battery. That's a solid step up over the 46 minutes of promised flight time on the last Mavic Pro, but in reality, you can expect that number to be quite a bit lower. I flew mostly in moderate winds and at higher speeds, and generally found that I achieved flight times closer to 30 minutes. Still, that's not a bad amount of airtime, especially if you opt for the Fly More combo, which comes with three batteries and a 100-watt fast-charger that juices them back up extremely quickly.  With sensors on all sides, the Mavic 4 Pro can avoid obstacles in any direction. Andrew Lanxon/CNETThe drone weighs 1,063 grams (2.3 pounds), so all fliers in the US will need to register themselves -- and the drone -- with the FAA (assuming you can buy one at all, that is), whether you plan to use it commercially. Drone laws differ significantly between countries (and even within states in the US), so be sure you check your local laws before taking flight and ensure you always operate a drone safely.DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Should you buy it?The Mavic 4 Pro's upgrades over the previous Mavic 3 Pro are significant. The newly designed gimbal allows for shots simply not possible with other models, while the overall image quality -- especially from the zoom lenses -- is a big step up. While its high price means this isn't a drone for those of you simply wanting to add some aerial excitement to your TikToks, the Mavic 4 Pro is a superb option for video professionals who want to add some truly cinematic drone footage to their image-making arsenal. That is, if you live somewhere, you can buy it. Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dji-mavic-4-pro-tested-the-best-camera-drone-for-photo-pros-but-not-in-the-us/#ftag=CAD590a51e #dji #mavic #pro #tested #the #best #camera #drone #for #photo #pros #but #not

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

ZDNET's key takeaways DJI's flagship drone consists of an exceptional airframe, top-class obstacle avoidance sensors, and amazing cameras.It has the best flight time I've see on a consumer drone, rated at 51 minutes (in testing I routinely got 45 minutes).It's expensive, and because of tariffs, isn't currently available in the U.S. View now at Amazon Over the past few days, I've been testing the newest drone on the block, DJI's flagship Mavic 4 Pro. As the latest in DJI's Mavic Pro line, it is without a doubt the best consumer drone that I've flown. If you're reading this in the U.S., note that the product is not yet available there. But park that thought for now. I'll get back to it later.Also: The best drones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedFirst, let me tell you more about the Mavic 4 Pro. These are the drones that first brought us a two-camera aerial platform, then a three-camera platform. The idea is that you have some of the best possible cameras that can be attached to a drone, and the best possible platform for taking that camera to interesting and unique locations to get the best shots possible. details View at Amazon The drone itself is a beast. Measuring a hefty 12.9 × 15.4 × 5.3 inches -- without the props -- and weighing a hefty 2.3 pounds, it's a huge drone by even the Mavic Pro standards. But despite its size, it's very nimble, capable of speeds up to 56 miles per hour.A big bird like this needs a lot of power, and DJI used monster 6,654 mAh/95.3 Wh LiNiMnCoO2 batteries that offer, on paper at least, up to 51 minutes of flight time, 45 minutes hover time, and a maximum flight distance of almost 25.5 miles.   In testing I got around 45 minutes of mixed flight time, which feels like forever when I was flying. At one point I found myself thinking "the battery must be getting close to the end now," only to find that I had 20 minutes left.    The Mavic 4 Pro is a big bird! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET These are big batteries, so DJI put effort into speeding up the recharge times by including a Mavic 240W power adapter, and a Mavic 4 Pro Parallel Charging Hub, which can charge one battery in around 50 minutes or all three batteries in about 90 minutes. It does this by initially prioritizing the battery with the lowest charge, but as soon as all three batteries hit the same charge level, the hub switches to parallel charging. The hub also doubles as a 100W power bank, using the batteries as a power source. Let's get to the star of the show – the camera gimbal. This time DJI abandons tradition and does with a refreshed and very modern looking ball-style 3-axis infinity gimbal featuring 360° continuous rotation.  The gimbal is impressive! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET There are three cameras on the gimbal: the main one is a 28mm equivalent 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad wide-angle camera sporting a brand new 100-megapixel sensor and the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) for exceptional color fidelity. It has an f/2.0 to f/11 aperture range allows for amazing low-light and bright-light capability.Next up is the 70mm equivalent tele camera equipped with a 48-megapixel 1/1.3-inch sensor and f/2.8 aperture. Last, but certainly not least is a 168mm equivalent tele camera featuring a 50-megapixel 1/1.5-inch sensor and a f/2.8 aperture.Also: Mavic 3 Pro: Hands-on with the best drone for content creatorsAll three cameras support Dual Native ISO Fusion, a technology that is used to blending high and low ISO captures, stacking up to five RAW frames to get the highest possible image quality.While all three cameras support 4K/60fps HDR video recording, the Hasselblad main camera offers 6K/60fps HDR video and a broad dynamic range of up to around 16 stops, which means that it is perfect for capturing shots that have both bright and dark elements. The medium tele and tele cameras offer dynamic ranges of 14 stops and 13 stops respectively.   The Mavic 4 Pro is a highly capable platform for professional photography and videography. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Both the Hasselblad main camera and the medium tele camera support 4K/120fps video recording, while the tele camera records in 4K/100fps. And for ease when it comes to editing, all three cameras featuring support the same 10-bit D-Log, D-Log M, and HLG color profiles.Memory cards are also a thing of the past -- despite the drone having a slot for a microSD card -- as DJI offers the Mavic 4 Pro with 64GB and 512GB storage configurations. The 512GB Creator Combo version Mavic 4 Pro also supports recording video in an ALL-I 4:2:2 high quality codec. For most, that won't mean anything, but if you know, you know that this is a big deal when it comes to video quality and ease of editing. Also: I've never lost a drone in over a decade of flying them - here's my secretWhen you have a bit of kit that weighs close to two and half pounds that can fly at over 50 miles per hour, safety is paramount, and this is why the Mavic 4 Pro has six high-performance, low-light fisheye sensors with a low-light sensitivity of only 0.1 lux (that's the light level on a cloudy night). There's also a forward-facing LiDAR sensor, and a downward-facing infrared sensor. The Mavic 4 Pro augments its omnidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors with this LiDAR sensor.   Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET These sensors are run by dual processors which give the Mavic 4 Pro the highest possible environmental awareness resolution, and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance at speeds up to 40 miles per hour in low light. In the event of something going wrong, such as the drone losing comms with the controller or GPS satellites, the drone memorizes flight paths when there's enough light so it can return to home autonomously without GPS assistance. The Creator Combo I have been testing also came with a new remote control -- the DJI RC Pro 2. This has been designed from the ground up for professional-grade aerial filmmaking and features a high-brightness 7-inch LED rotatable display, an enterprise-level multibeam high-gain antennas for the most reliable video transmission possible, 4-hour battery life, and 128GB of built-in storage.  The screen is amazing under bright lighting conditions. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET You can also record audio from the controller (not from the drone – that would just be an annoying buzz!) using the built-in mic, or alternatively pair the controller with a DJI Mic. So, how does it fly? When I review a pre-release drone, I expect issues and for things to be sketchy because it takes time for the firmware to mature to the point where things become smooth. I had no such issue with Mavic 4 Pro -- this thing was amazing on day one and continued to be throughout my testing. The flight characteristics are excellent, the maneuvering smooth and totally responsive, and the safety features all work without any problems at all. Also: I tested DJI's new foldable drone, and would recommend it to both beginners and professionalsI have come across what I feel is a bug where the drone cancels some autonomous flight mode videoing activities because it kept thinking it was seeing an obstacle despite being 90 feet up away from anything. But I'd rather an over-twitchy obstacle avoidance than one that ignored a tree of the side of a building, and I expect this will be fixed in a future update, anyway.  Yes, there are a few minor bugs. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET For such a big drone, it's incredibly easy -- dare I say, relaxing -- to fly. It's fast, nimble, and extremely responsive. And the controller is very intuitive, with everything laid out intelligently.The only issue I encountered with the controller was some lag when taking photos and video, and this was accompanied by a message about optimizing the image, so I hope that this will be smoothed out at some point.The cameras are also just out of this world, handling low-light and bright-light with ease, and delivering stunning photos and video under conditions that would have other drones struggling to get a half-decent shot. It's an amazing drone, packed with potential.ZDNET's buying advice The Mavic 4 Pro is a drone for professionals. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIs this the drone for everyone? No. Most people will be more than happy with what a drone like the Mini 4 Pro, Neo, or the Air 3S has to offer, and they'll be saving thousands. The Mavic 4 Pro is a drone for professionals who want to take their aerial photography to the next level. Remember when I mentioned that it's not available in the U.S. yet? Well, that's the case for now, and it's related to recent tariff increases. While the Mavic 4 Pro will be available to order in the U.K. and E.U. (the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo costs £2,459/€2,699/AU$5,359 while the standard bundle with the DJI RC 2 controller is £1,879 GBP/€2,099/AU$3,099), there's no pricing or release date for the U.S. Also: I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen beforeDJI said on the matter: "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 U.S. market, we are closely monitoring the situation and actively exploring every possible solution."So, there's no DJI Mavic 4 Pro for the U.S. market, for now. And that's a shame. But like I said already, this drone is much more than what most people need in their lives. Featured reviews المصدر: https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-djis-latest-flagship-drone-and-its-straight-from-the-future-with-one-caveat/ #tested #DJI039s #latest #flagship #drone #and #it039s #straight #from #the #future #with #one #caveat