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DJI Mini 4 ProThe DJI Mini 4 Pro is the current benchmark for under-250g consumer drones — obstacle avoidance, 4K/60fps, and foldable. Fly More combo adds meaningful battery life.
Extra intelligent batteriesBattery life is the practical constraint on every flight session. Two extra packs (3 total) is the minimum for useful outdoor work.
ND filter setND4/8/16/64 filter sets are essential for smooth video in bright conditions. Keep a UV filter on during transport.
Hard-shell carry caseA hard-shell case protects the drone and all accessories in one unit. Third-party cases are usually equivalent to DJI's own for half the price.
Fast microSD card (A2/V30)A2 V30 cards are the minimum spec for 4K video — slower cards drop frames. SanDisk Extreme and Samsung Pro Endurance are reliable.
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