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Best overall
DJI Mini 4 Pro
The best all-round drone under 250 grams
- 249 g
- 34 min
- 4K/60fps HDR
- Omnidirectional sensing
- $500–$1,000
Updated October 2026 · US models only
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Best budget
DJI Mini 4K
The best cheap 4K drone for first-time flyers
- 249 g
- 31 min
- 4K/30fps
- No obstacle sensing
- Under $300
3
Best for creators
DJI Air 3S
1-inch image quality with LiDAR-assisted safety
- 724 g
- 45 min
- 4K/60fps HDR
- Omnidirectional sensing
- $1,000–$2,000
4
Best selfie drone
DJI Neo
A palm-sized selfie drone that follows you
- 135 g
- 18 min
- 4K/30fps
- No obstacle sensing
- Under $300
Before you buy
Is DJI banned in the US?
New DJI models can no longer get FCC approval, but drones that were already authorized can still be sold — while stock lasts. Here is what that means for your purchase.
Read the 2026 DJI ban explainer →