DJI Mini 4k actual flight time - how long battery lasts compared to Mini 4 Pro
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- In a hover test, the Mini 4k flight time is compared to the much more expensive Mini 4 Pro which claims 3 minutes longer flight time.
DJI Mini 4k - www.amazon.com/DJI-Stabilizat...
DJI Mini 4 Pro - www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CFF1...
Interesting test but it's worth noting that the claimed flight time according to DJI is "measured at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in windless conditions". Drones require more power to hover than they do to move through the air, which is why you're seeing different results.
Correct, their situation for stating battery life is flying 13 mph, no wind, no turning. Completely unrealistic scenario. That gains about 5% run time over hover.
The 4k does pretty well at hover a 81% of claimed runtime so no problem there. The Mini 4 Pro though seems like a straight up lie with only 68% of claims. They should at least be consistent within their own measure.
I knew when I upgraded to the 4 Pro from the 3 Pro that I will not get as good a run time even though they both use interchangeable batteries. The 4 requires more processing power for its omni directional collision sensing, and if I make use of Waypoints Mission it gets even worse. But, it’s a tradeoff
True. The two things to note asre that 1) even when obstacle avoidance is not used, it still uses the same battery. 2) DJI should publish more truthful runtime claims. What they're publishing for the Mini4 Pro are really just not realistic.
watching from Philippines Sir ❤
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Best of luck pare. Sige!
Oh are you a Filipino Sir?
Wow, a real test worth watching. These companies are lying and its not like these are cheap Chones drones, there some of the best drones on the market and very pricy
Thank for that. Yeah, what gets me is they have to cheat even their own standar of measurement established with the Mini 2 and Mini 4k when spec'ing their more expensive Mini 4 pro.
I own both and I did notice my mini 2 se did have longer battery life. Doesn’t surprise me as you have all those sensors on the mini 4 pro. It’s a shame DJI lie though.
Exactly. Why exaggerate the inflated numbers even further?
Hovering in place isn't a true test of the battery specs. It's meant to be flown in ideal situations.
Hovering is a about 10-15% more battery consumption than flying at a constant 13mph with zero wind, without tight turns.
Hovering in zero wind is the best basis of comparison because it is repeatable and measurable. And it is more consistent with actual real-life usage of a camera drone.
I know DJI claims 13mph with zero wind. And that is NOT duplicatable consistently. I mean, where do we find zero wind and zero turns and only flying at 13mph with no variation? :)
@@drone_tech_review Very cool interpretation! I didn't mean to sound rude. Thank you for your detailed response. Very professional..
So, a Mini 2 rebranded and a Mini 4.??
Seems like a Mini 2 camera in a Mini 2SE case
can mini4k use mini2se battery?
Absolutely!!!
If you disabled avoidance sensors, maybe you would get more time on the mini 4 pro….
I disabled the avoidance sensors by putting it in Sport Mode. Makes no difference unfortunately as they're always drawing power, much like the gimbal on the camera.
@@drone_tech_reviewthat doesn't actuall turn them off though. You need to do that in the settings in normal mode. It just makes the sensors not able to bring the drone to a stop. as you can see on the screen the radar map is still clearly visible.
Kinda stupid it's what you need to do to get good flight times but idk
The OA sensors cannot be disabled, you can only disable the intervention.
@@xavroy07 Yeah that makes sense, I'll just turn off the very things you buy these higher end droves for... I would have thought that you would more fly time in 2024
Hovering can burn more battery then flying. Not a true test in any way. Sorry!
Hovering is a about 10-15% more battery consumption than flying at a constant 13mph with zero wind, without tight turns.
Hovering in zero wind is the best basis of comparison because it is repeatable and measurable. And it is more consistent with actual real-life usage of a camera drone.
I know DJI claims 13mph with zero wind. And that is NOT duplicatable consistently. I mean, where do we find zero wind and zero turns and only flying at 13mph with no variation? :)
An aircraft maintenance hanger? Large indoor area that can be used to cheat as it's not real-world realistic. Only companies can afford to hire large aircraft hangers.