Experts recommend DJI Mini 4 Pro more than Dji Avata
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer DJI Mini 4 Pro over Dji Avata, but both Video Drones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, DJI Mini 4 Pro received 7 recommendations: from T3 (1 Jan 2025), Digital Camera World (25 Nov 2024) WIRED (25 Mar 2024) and 4 others. By contrast, Dji Avata received only 2 recommendations from CNET (3 Dec 2024) and Tom's Guide (29 Oct 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1400 |  DJI Mini 4 Pro The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, a long flight time, a reliable signal connection, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a compact drone with advanced features. | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | +2 | Check price |  Dji Avata The DJI Avata drone is highly praised for its camera quality, video capabilities, and portability, making it a top choice for professional photographers and videographers. | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 |
Curious to see this month's entire Video Drones ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #2 and Dji Avata as #8
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 DJI Mini 4 Pro A tiny drone with the best video transmission feed... ... ... #8 out of 10 Dji Avata Best small FPV drone... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 3 Dec 2024 CNET ranked Dji Avata as #2
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Dji Avata Best FPV drone for exhilarating first-person flying... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 1 Jan 2025 T3 ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #1
Rank Video Drone Comment #1 out of 7 DJI Mini 4 Pro Best drone overall... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 25 Nov 2024 Digital Camera World ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #1
Rank Video Drone Comment #1 out of 10 DJI Mini 4 Pro A full set of pro functions in an ultra-light drone / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 25 Mar 2024 WIRED ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #4
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 DJI Mini 4 Pro Best Ultralight Drone... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 20 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #1
Rank Video Drone Comment #1 out of 8 DJI Mini 4 Pro Best Overall / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 18 Dec 2024 Man of Many
ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #2
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 DJI Mini 4 Pro Best Mini Drone... ... ... Source: manofmany.com - On 16 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked DJI Mini 4 Pro as #1
Rank Video Drone Comment #1 out of 11 DJI Mini 4 Pro The best compact drone for most people... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, DJI Mini 4 Pro outranks Dji Avata. This is not to say that Dji Avata is a bad option. Like DJI Mini 4 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, DJI Mini 4 Pro outranks Dji Avata by 14 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, DJI Mini 4 Pro is more critically acclaimed than Dji Avata.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET | T3 | Digital Camera World | BestReviews | WIRED | PCMag | Man of Many | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1400 | DJI Mini 4 Pro The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, a long flight time, a reliable signal connection, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a compact drone with advanced features. | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $2199 |  DJI Mavic 3 Pro The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a highly praised drone that offers excellent camera quality, impressive video capabilities, extended flight time, strong range and signal strength, advanced obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it a powerful and versatile tool for professional photography and videography. | - | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $1099 |  DJI Air 3 The DJI Air 3 is a highly regarded drone that offers exceptional camera quality, video capabilities, flight time, range and signal strength, obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it suitable for professional photographers and videographers. | - | - | 2 | - | 1 |
2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | +7 | Check price |  DJI Air 3S | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
80
The DJI Avata is a solid entry-level FPV drone with improved camera quality and durability, making it a great choice for beginners. However, its higher price and lack of certain features may limit its appeal to a niche market.
+ pros
- Better camera and improved durability compared to its predecessor, the DJI FPV.
- The Avata's design is robust and comes with a few replacement parts.
- It has a large sensor that produces good video quality.
- The new Goggles headset is ideal for flying the small drone.
- It is a solid entry-level FPV drone.
- cons
- More expensive than its predecessor, the DJI FPV.
- Lacks a manual mode with the standard controller.
- The microSD card slot is poorly placed.
- No bag or case options available.
- Its price may limit its appeal to a niche market.
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Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Stuff.tv |
100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by dronedj.com | 84 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
90
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact and lightweight camera drone that excels in performance, safety features, and portability. It offers impressive obstacle avoidance, high-quality video and photo capabilities, and doesn't require registration in most regions, making it the top choice for both beginners and experienced aerial imaging enthusiasts.
+ pros
- Lightweight and foldable design, making it easy to carry and transport.
- Does not require registration in most regions, avoiding additional fees and paperwork.
- Impressive Quad Bayer camera with the ability to switch between wide-screen and vertical video recording.
- Full 360-degree obstacle avoidance sensors and an HDR video profile for enhanced safety and image quality.
- Comes with 2GB of internal memory and a USB-C port for data transfers and in-drone battery charging.
- Offers different configurations, including a Fly More Combo with additional accessories.
- Range of safety features, including built-in GPS, Return to Home function, geofencing, and obstacle detection sensors.
- cons
- The Autel Evo Nano+ is a more expensive alternative in the 249g weight class.
- The Mini 4 Pro's camera may experience white balance shifting and ghosting in certain lighting conditions.
- The digital zoom beyond 2x may result in soft image quality.
- The Active Track mode may not work well with pets or other subjects.
- The Mini 4 Pro's photo quality may not be as high as the Mavic 3 Classic.
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