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The Mavic 3 Pro is still one of the top consumer drones in DJI’s lineup. However, information is starting to fly about its successor—the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. We understand that this is different from the rumored Mavic NEO drone, which DJI is reportedly hoping to make the lightest drone in its entire collection.
Speculation suggests the next Pro drone will boast impressive capabilities, including an enhanced camera system, larger sensors, and artificial intelligence.
Although there is still a lot of noise around the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, we’ve been able to gather and sum up what to expect next. Allow us to drone on…
Key Takeaways
- The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is expected to launch in April 2025.
- Rumored features include larger sensors, an enhanced camera system, and advanced AI capabilities.
- The Mavic 4 Pro may feature a new design with larger gimbals, triple cameras, and increased battery size.
- The expected price for the Mavic 4 Pro is around $2,199, similar to its predecessor.
- The Mavic 4 Pro is rumored to have a 52-minute flight time, an increase of 9 minutes from the Mavic 3 Pro.
What Is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro?
The upcoming Mavic 4 Pro is rumored to be a high-end drone from DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer that hovers above the rest in reputation. If this drone launches as expected, it will be the fourth generation DJI drone, replacing the current Mavic 3 Pro released in April 2023.
While DJI may decide to release its next Pro series drone in the standard version first, just like they did with the third-generation model, it is also possible that it might go back to the style of its first two Mavic Pro releases and just roll out the Mavic 4 Pro.
Unlike other DJI drone product lines, including the Mini and Air series, the Mavic 4 Pro is reportedly designed for professional aerial photography, videography, and content creation.
Expected DJI Mavic 4 Pro Release Date
DJI consistently releases at least one drone each year in either the Mavic Air, Mini, or Mavic Pro series.
Since releasing the standard Mavic 3 in 2021, the Chinese drone maker has released two extra drones in the Mavic 3 lineup, and we expect the next iteration to be a new generation.
The last upgrade in the series was introduced in April 2023, and looking at the consistency in the previous releases across its different ranges each year, we expect the Mavic 4 Pro to launch in April 2025.
Expected DJI Mavic 4 Pro Specs and Features
DJI is known for improving each generation of Mavic drones. Analyzing a recent social media buzz that shows a video of what is believed to be a prototype of the upcoming Mavic 4 Pro, we can see a quadcopter drone with a new, larger gimbal design, a larger triple camera setup, and larger sensors than the Mavic 3 Pro.
New gimbal pic.twitter.com/1BlMQoAjyA
— OsitaLV (@OsitaLV) July 19, 2024
To accommodate these changes, DJI may increase the Mavic 4 Pro’s weight and size again, along with adding a larger battery. This will likely push the company close to the limits of what it can achieve with the current Hasselblad design.
DJI could use the latest Sony Lytia series sensors in the three telephoto cameras anticipated in the Mavic 4 Pro. These larger sensors could mean that the Mavic 4 Pro will have improved low-light performance and image quality along with additional features such as on-chip HDR, all-pixel autofocus, and in-sensor zoom.
Drone publisher DroneXL also hints that we may see some improvements in the Mavic 4 Pro AI functions—think obstacle avoidance, tracking features, and autonomous flight.
A leaker on X claimed that the Mavic 4 Pro comes with Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and will weigh under 900g (58 grams less than the Mavic 3 Pro). However, a newer leak, also on X, suggests weight could increase to 1,045g.
Hello #Mavic4PRO! Again my good friend YueYue found some unique images today. Although it will launch in April, rumor also has it it will have 52 minutes flight time, stepless electronic ND filters, 100 MP, O4+, RC2 and weigh 1045 gram. Stay tuned for more images. Cheers! Jasper pic.twitter.com/XDkniaYWVC
— Jasper Ellens | X27 (@JasperEllens) January 4, 2025
As you can see, the leaker also suggests flight time will increase to 52 minutes, which is a 9-minute increase over the Mavic 3 Pro.
Expected DJI Mavic 4 Pro Price
At launch, the standard bundle for the original Mavic 3 and the Mavic 3 Pro with the DJI RC was priced at $2,199, while the Fly More Bundle cost $2,999.
We expect the upcoming DJI Mavic 4 Pro to debut at a similar or slightly higher price, depending on the new features it offers.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mavic 4 Pro
The Mavic 3 Pro brought good upgrades to the Mavic Pro series, including a triple-camera system with a 20MP Four Thirds Hasselblad main camera, a 70mm mid-telephoto camera, and a 166 mm telephoto camera.
If the leaked prototype videos currently circulating represent the Mavic 4 Pro, we could be looking at even more improvements in camera technology and flight capabilities.
Below is a summary of how the upcoming Mavic 4 Pro could compare to its predecessor.
| Specs/Features | Mavic 3 Pro | Mavic 4 Pro (Rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Camera setup | Triple camera setup with Hasselblad camera, Medium tele camera, and Tele camera |
Could feature the triple camera setup, but the cameras might be larger |
| Extended Flight Time | 43 minutes | Expected to be 52 minutes |
| HD Transmission Range | O3+ 15 km range | Might cover a wider range |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | Larger battery, probably more than 5000mAh |
| Takeoff Weight | 958g | Expected to weigh 1,045g |
| Camera Sensors | Hasselblad Camera: 4/3 CMOS, Effective Pixels: 20 MPTele Camera: 1/2″ CMOS, Effective Pixels: 12 MPMedium Tele Camera: 1/1.3″ CMOS, Effective Pixels: 48 MP |
Expected to have larger Sony Lytia sensors with improved low-light performance and image quality |
| Starting Price | $2,199 | Likely to start at $2,199 or above |
The Bottom Line
While the DJI Mavic 3 Pro is still one of the newest drone models in DJI’s lineup, a newer version of the Mavic 4 Pro could bring users some necessary software and hardware improvements.
Users want to see an improvement in battery life for more flight time, better aerodynamics, and less weight.
However, DJI will find a tougher market in 2024 or 2025, with competition in the skies from Anzu Raptor, Skydio, and Freefly Astro.
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References
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- Xdrones Studio on X (X)
- Jasper Ellens | X27 on X (X)
- OsitaLV on X (X)
