The DJI Mini 4K is 'the best budget drone for beginners' — and today's deal at Amazon beats the record-low from Black Friday
DJI's entry-level drone is still a smart buy – here's why
Last week, I wrote a story on the excellent DJI Mini 4K drone, which hit a brand new record-low price at Amazon. Now, I'm updating my page to say that this superb entry-level model is now even cheaper at just $225 (was $299).
Previously, the drone was sitting at $239, which was the Black Friday price for this particular model. Now, it's an even better value, so if you missed my initial news post last week, then this is another fantastic opportunity to pick up a model that we rank at number one on our best budget drone buyer's guide.
If you're looking for an entry point into drones, look no further. Weighing just 249g, the Mini 4k is impressively compact, yet it still delivers up to 31 minutes of flight time, a control range of up to 10km, and sharp 4K video. Its Level 5 wind resistance and three-axis gimbal help keep footage smooth and stable, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
It’s also very beginner-friendly thanks to the DJI Fly app, which offers features like one-tap takeoff and automatic return-to-home. Just keep in mind that this model doesn’t include obstacle avoidance, so it’s worth flying with a bit of extra care - especially on your first few outings.
DJI Mini 4K drone deal at Amazon
The excellent DJI Mini 4K has just hit its lowest ever price over at Amazon, giving beginner drone pilots the perfect opportunity to pick up one of our favorite models. Alongside excellent 4K footage, the Mini 4K also boasts 31 minutes of flight time, a useful 2x digital zoom, and a three-axis gimbal for smooth video capture.
Are DJI drones still a smart buy?
If you're a beginner drone pilot, you may be wondering how the 2025 ban affects the DJI 4K Mini. Well, the ban is enforced on new drones imported from overseas, so older stock like the 4K Mini is essentially unaffected.
Because of that, you can fly your drone in peace (and responsibly) for the time being. As of writing, there's nothing to suggest that the US government will enforce a full ban on drone flight, so we're still happy to recommend the DJI 4K Mini if you're looking for a powerful, yet compact model.
For more information, check out our full DJI 4K Mini review for a detailed breakdown of this model, including sample pictures and footage from our testing.
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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.
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