DJI's Mini 4K drone now costs less than an Apple Watch SE, and it's still one of the easiest ways to shoot aerial 4K footage

DJI launched its Prime Day deals a week early, it seems! I already reported on a brill Osmo Action 5 Pro offer, but after further inspection, I found an even better discount: the coveted Mini 4K is now only £169, which really is the cheapest the drone has ever been, at least as far as I can tell.

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The Mini 4K a bit of a fan favourite model from the Chinese drone giant, thanks to its camera quality, long flight time and beginner-friendly controls. You essentially get a drone that, even just a few years ago, would have been considered a top-of-the-range option for less than the price of a pair of running shoes.

The DJI Mini 4K is an entry-level camera drone designed to make aerial photography accessible without sacrificing the features that matter most. Weighing less than 249g, it features a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K video at up to 30 fps and 12MP still images.

The camera is mounted on a three-axis mechanical gimbal to keep footage smooth and stable even when flying in breezy conditions. DJI's video transmission system offers a range of up to 10km, providing a reliable live feed back to the controller.

The Mini 4K can remain airborne for up to 31 minutes on a single charge, giving you plenty of time to explore a location and capture footage. It also offers Level 5 wind resistance, helping it maintain stability in winds of up to 38kph.

For beginners, DJI includes a range of intelligent safety and flight features, including automatic take-off and landing, Return-to-Home, GPS positioning and one-tap QuickShots modes that create cinematic flight paths automatically.

The drone can also capture panoramas, making it easy to produce wide landscape images without complex editing.

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Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator for T3.com and T3 Magazine, where he works as Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, action cameras, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019.

His work has also appeared on TechRadar and Fit&Well, and he has collaborated with creators such as Garage Gym Reviews. Matt has served as a judge for multiple industry awards, including the ESSNAwards. When he isn’t running, cycling or testing new kit, he’s usually roaming the countryside with a camera or experimenting with new audio and video gear.