DJI Mini 4K
Quick Answer
The DJI Mini 4K is a Mini series DJI drone released in 2024, with 246 g, 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 4K/30fps, 31 min, 10 km FCC / 6 km CE, and O2 connectivity. Reboot Hub uses this page as a technical reference for specs, compatible OEM parts, common repair planning, and inspected pre-owned buying checks.
DJI Mini 4K Comparison Snapshot
| Model position | Mini series DJI drone, released 2024 |
| Flight profile | 246 g takeoff weight; 31 min flight time |
| Camera profile | 1/2.3-inch CMOS; 4K/30fps video |
| Signal profile | O2; 10 km FCC / 6 km CE max range |
| Repair comparison | Compare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone. |
| Buying comparison | For pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone. |
How should you check DJI Mini 4K accessory compatibility?
Match each accessory to DJI Mini 4K by its exact DJI product name and supported-model list. Check batteries, charging hubs, propellers, guards, controller cables, cases, and filters separately; sharing a similar Mini-series shape does not prove that a battery, hub, controller, or flight-critical part is interchangeable.
Use the compatibility guide for system research and the DJI Parts Database for assembly names, then confirm the final fit on the exact product listing before purchase.
Does DJI Mini 4K have FAA Remote ID?
DJI's current U.S. FAQ contains conflicting model-level guidance: its broad supported-products list includes DJI Mini 4K, while the detailed FAA firmware table says DJI Mini 2 SE and DJI Mini 4K are not provided with FAA Remote ID. Do not treat the model name alone as proof that an individual Mini 4K is FAA-compliant.
If the intended operation requires registration, verify the exact aircraft label, firmware and Remote ID status, then check the model in the FAA Declaration of Compliance system. If the aircraft is not accepted as a Standard Remote ID drone, use an FAA-accepted broadcast module or another permitted route such as a FRIA. A sub-250 g aircraft flown only under the recreational exception is a different case, so confirm the current FAA rule before flight.
About the DJI Mini 4K
DJI Mini 4K is a 2024 entry-level Mini-series camera drone. DJI lists a takeoff weight below 249 g, up to 31 minutes of flight time, a 1/2.3-inch 12 MP camera with 4K/30fps video, and O2 transmission up to 10 km under FCC conditions or 6 km under CE/SRRC/MIC conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 246 g |
| Dimensions Folded | 138 x 81 x 58 mm |
| Dimensions Unfolded | 245 x 289 x 56 mm |
| Max Flight Time | 31 min |
| Max Speed | 16 m/s (Sport) |
| Max Transmission Distance | 10 km (FCC), 6 km (CE/SRRC) |
| Camera | Wide-angle 24mm f/2.8 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12 MP |
| Video Resolution | 4K @ 24/25/30fps; 2.7K @ up to 60fps; FHD @ up to 60fps |
| Photo Resolution | 4000 x 3000 (12 MP) |
| Battery Model | DJI Mini 4K Intelligent Flight Battery |
| Battery Capacity | 2250 mAh / 17.32 Wh |
| Charging System | USB charging; Charging Hub |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Obstacle Sensing | Downward only (precise hover) |
| Remote Controller Compatibility | DJI RC-N1C |
| App | DJI Fly |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: Cracked shell, bent arm, loose landing gear, abnormal vibration, or visible crash damage.
Likely areas: outer shell, arms, landing gear, motor mounts
Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.
Symptoms: Motor start failure, rough spin, propulsion warning, overheating, or unstable hover.
Likely areas: motor, arm wiring, ESC board, power connectors
Check for impact damage, cable strain, and water exposure before replacing boards or motors.
Symptoms: Camera shake, gimbal overload warning, tilted horizon, calibration failure, or no camera image.
Likely areas: gimbal assembly, vibration board, camera module, gimbal flex cable
Avoid forcing the gimbal by hand and recalibrate after any gimbal or camera service.
Symptoms: Positioning drift, obstacle sensing warning, compass or IMU calibration prompt, or unstable low-altitude hover.
Likely areas: vision sensors, IMU, GPS/GNSS board, sensor flex cables
Clean sensor windows and verify calibration after shell, sensor, or board replacement.
Repair Notes
Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.
Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.
Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.
After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.
DJI Mini 4K Parts Library
External
2 serviceable parts in this zone.
Circuit Boards
0 serviceable parts in this zone.
Flex Cables
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Gimbal
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Compatible Power & Accessories
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