Why Spend Earbuds Money When You Can Fly a DJI Mini Drone With 4K UHD Camera With 2 Batteries Included?

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The DJI Mini 4K Camera Drone Combo is DJI’s entry-level 4K drone package, weighing under 249 grams to fit under the FAA’s recreational registration threshold. The 1/2.3-inch CMOS camera records 4K video at 30 frames per second and captures 12-megapixel stills, with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal keeping the footage stable in the air. DJI’s O2 video transmission delivers a range of up to 10 kilometers between the drone and its controller. The combo includes two batteries for a combined 62 minutes of flight time. The DJI Mini 4K Camera Drone Combo is currently $256 on Amazon, down from its $389 list price for a 34% discount. The FAA sets 250 grams as the cutoff for recreational drone registration in the US. Anything heavier requires paperwork with the FAA, a Remote ID broadcaster module, and passing the TRUST knowledge test before flying. The Mini 4K weighs 249 grams and skips all of that. Traveling with the drone is also easier at that weight because most airlines and international destinations treat sub-250-gram drone