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Amazon Slashes Price of DJI Mini 4K Drone to $249 for Prime Members

Ending August 3, the prime-only discount is the lowest price of the year for a sub-249 g drone that avoids FAA registration.

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Overview

  • Prime members can buy the DJI Mini 4K for $249 through August 3, a $50 reduction from its standard $299 list price.
  • Weighing under 249 grams, the drone bypasses FAA registration rules and features one-tap takeoff, GPS-assisted return-to-home and beginner-friendly controls.
  • Its camera captures 4K video at 30 FPS and 2.7K footage at 60 FPS with 2× digital zoom, a 3-axis gimbal and electronic image stabilization.
  • The Mini 4K transmits 1080 p video up to 10 km away, withstands level-5 winds and delivers up to 31 minutes of flight time per battery.
  • Talk of restrictions on Chinese-made drones following recent executive orders has fueled consumer demand for DJI’s lightweight, registration-exempt models.