DJI · Drones · Reviewed by Reinis Kaspars · Published 2026-05-25
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The reviewer enthusiastically concludes that the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a "crazy impressive drone" with "amazing" image quality, rating it a "10 out of 10" and "A+". Despite acknowledging some negatives like its increased size, fixed aperture on telephoto lenses causing daytime exposure issues, and an unwanted auto-turn-on feature, the reviewer remains "totally happy" with the drone, asserting it is "definitely still 100% worth it."
The reviewer provides a comprehensive, year-long review of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, comparing it extensively to previous Mavic models. The review covers various aspects, including image quality, 6K capabilities, low-light performance, telephoto camera improvements, and the Dlog vs. Dlog-M profiles. It also delves into hardware changes like size, weight, the updated RC2 remote, and battery life, alongside detailing specific frustrations with certain features.
The Mavic 4 Pro is an exceptionally impressive drone, offering a significant upgrade in image quality and overall performance, easily surpassing its predecessor. Its 6K main camera allows for substantial cropping without noticeable quality loss, and its dynamic range permits the use of professional Sony a7S III power grades. While the 6X telephoto camera is now usable in most conditions, the telephoto cameras still lack adjustable aperture, limiting their versatility. If you prioritize outstanding cinematic image quality and robust flight performance in challenging conditions, this drone is highly recommended. However, if you require adjustable aperture across all lenses for precise control, you might need to wait for a future iteration.
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reviewer_claimpositivet=02:44–03:22
The 6K resolution encouraged the reviewer to crop images, sometimes up to 1.5x or 2x, without a noticeable loss in quality. They found this capability made editing and dynamic camera movements fun and effective.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
comparisonpositivet=03:26–03:38
The reviewer states the Mavic 4 Pro's image quality looks "so much better" than the Mavic 3 Pro, which they found to be sharper and more digital, lacking the cinematic character of the Mavic 2 Pro.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimpositivet=03:47–04:06
The Mavic 4 Pro achieves a "perfect middle ground" by being both soft and sharp, with "really, really impressive" dynamic range, contributing to a cinematic aesthetic.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
comparisonpositivet=04:07–04:47
The reviewer successfully uses the same power grades for their Sony a7S III on the Mavic 4 Pro's main camera footage. After exposure adjustment, the contrast makes the drone's footage "feel like a Sony a7S III in the air."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
hands_on_demoneutralt=04:54–05:27
The reviewer tested the camera in "shitty lighting conditions" during the Africa Eco Race, comparing the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 4 Pro in the "exact same country, almost the same location, and the exact same lighting conditions" of harsh midday sun in the open desert with no clouds.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
comparisonpositivet=05:27–05:58
In harsh midday sun, the Mavic 4 Pro "absolutely shines," looking "so, so good, especially when looking at the horizon," successfully minimizing banding and color shifts commonly seen in previous models.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
comparisonnegativet=05:58–06:13
The reviewer noted that with the Mavic 3 Pro, shooting in similar harsh conditions often resulted in banding, color shifts, or a magenta tint on the horizon before the blue sky began, which they found consistently annoying.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
visual_inspectionpositivet=06:17–06:50
The sun stars and flares are described as "insane." Light sources emit a "beautiful little flare" past F2, adding "such a character" to the camera, especially when shooting against the sun or night lights.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimneutralt=07:08–07:18
The reviewer states that the 3X telephoto camera has not significantly changed from the Mavic 3 Pro and is "kind of the same" in their opinion.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimpositivet=07:18–07:44
The 6X telephoto camera has received "major improvements" and is now "actually usable in most lighting conditions," allowing for day-to-night grades on clips, which the reviewer previously thought impossible.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
comparisonneutralt=07:46–08:12
The main camera remains "way, way better," offering 6K resolution compared to 4K on telephoto cameras. The telephoto cameras also have less dynamic range and produce "mushy, digital" noise, unlike the main camera's more "grain-like" noise.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimnegativet=08:14–08:34
The telephoto cameras lack adjustable aperture, which limits their versatility and discourages the reviewer from using them frequently, especially in certain lighting conditions.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimpositivet=08:37–09:21
Dual ISO (stated by reviewer as a main camera feature) allows for "really good night shots" that look fantastic with the star effect on lights. Raw night clips appear noisy, but after applying contrast, the noise is "pretty much invisible," making the night footage "really, really impressive."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
measurement_testpositivet=09:47–10:20
Side-by-side comparisons confirmed that Dlog-M with auto ISO enabled offers more dynamic range than Dlog. This was observed by preserving more detail around the sun and showing less noise in shadows when shooting against the sun.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
reviewer_claimnegativet=10:20–10:39
A significant drawback of Dlog-M is its reliance on Auto ISO, which causes noticeable exposure changes during movements like tilting up, making it problematic for certain shots.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EicVRSc5s4I
The reviewer rates the Mavic 4 Pro's image quality as "10 out of 10" and "A+", stating it looks "so much better" than the Mavic 3 Pro. It achieves a "perfect middle ground" of being both soft and sharp, with "really, really impressive" dynamic range, allowing for professional color grading similar to a Sony a7S III.
Initially skeptical of 6K, the reviewer found it highly beneficial for cropping. They could crop images up to 1.5x or even 2x without a noticeable difference in quality, which made editing and dynamic camera movements more flexible and enjoyable.
The Mavic 4 Pro "absolutely shines" in harsh midday sun, eliminating banding and color shifts on the horizon that plagued the Mavic 3 Pro. Its dual ISO feature also allows for "really good night shots" where noise becomes "pretty much invisible" after grading, making low-light performance "really, really impressive."
While the 3X telephoto camera remains similar to its predecessor, the 6X telephoto has undergone "major improvements" and is "actually usable now in most lighting conditions," allowing for advanced grading. However, a significant limitation is the lack of adjustable aperture on all telephoto cameras, which makes proper exposure "impossible" in bright daylight when shooting at standard frame rates, even with ND filters.
The Mavic 4 Pro is "bigger, thicker, chunkier" and weighs over a kilogram, feeling 20-25% larger than the Mavic 3 Pro, which impacts its portability. Conversely, the new RC2 remote is "really great," "a lot more snappier," and offers "really good range" due to its physical antennas, directly addressing the lagging and poor range issues of the previous RC1.
The battery life shows a "noticeable improvement," estimated at 20-30% better than the Mavic 3 Pro. The reviewer found that while the Mavic 3 Pro often required all three Fly More Combo batteries, the Mavic 4 Pro rarely consumed more than two batteries per shoot, suggesting two are generally sufficient for most needs.
The reviewer "hate hate[s]" the new feature where the drone automatically turns on once its arms are unfolded. They find this inconvenient because often they just want to swap batteries without fully powering on the drone, which disrupts their workflow for charging or quick battery changes.
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This review offers an in-depth look at the DJI Mavic 4 Pro after a year of ownership, drawing comparisons to older Mavic models. The reviewer praises the drone's significantly improved image quality, highlighting its 6K resolution for flexible cropping and its superior dynamic range in various lighting conditions. Notable improvements include enhanced low-light capabilities via dual ISO and the usability of the 6X telephoto camera. While the new RC2 remote is a positive upgrade, the reviewer expresses frustration over the drone's increased size and weight, fixed aperture on telephoto lenses making ND filter use challenging, and an inconvenient auto-on feature upon unfolding.
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