DJI Mavic 4 Pro 512GB Creator Combo (DJI RC Pro 2)

DJI Mavic 4 Pro 512GB Creator Combo + DJI RC Pro 2 Controller

Why choose the Creator Combo? This version of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone includes a 512GB SSD and a more robust RC Pro 2 controller with a 7-inch screen. In addition to the significant increase in storage space, the Creator Combo supports 10-bit 4:2:2 video using All-I encoding, which allows for significantly better bitrates, richer colors, and time-lapse photography. Time-lapse photography can be done up to every second. The RC Pro 2 controller has a built-in microphone, in addition to which it is possible to connect a DJI Mic 2 microphone to the controller.

A whopping 51 minutes of flight time, a 4/3-inch sensor, three cameras, and a 360-degree gimbal

• C2 classification
• Three cameras - Wide-angle camera and two telephoto cameras (3x and 7x)
• Large 4/3-inch image sensor with wide-angle camera
• 120fps slow motion at 4K resolution
• The camera rotates 360° and you can shoot 70° upwards
• 51 minutes flight time
• 512GB internal fast memory (of which approximately 460GB is available)
• Due to OccuSync O4+ transmission technology, the maximum range in the EU is approximately 7-10km

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the highly anticipated next-generation, high-end drone that will take aerial photography to the next level. The camera unit stabilizer has been completely redesigned to allow for better camera movement and orientation. The spherical Infinity Gimbal allows for 360-degree rotation, so you can easily achieve cinematic 'Dutch angles' or other dramatic, gravity-defying moves - giving your footage a touch of FPV flying without having to fly an FPV drone yourself. The gimbal can also rotate 70 degrees upwards, so you can get awe-inspiring shots of high-altitude targets.

The Mavic 3 Pro had ActiveTrack technology, which has been updated to ActiveTrack 360. The biggest difference is that the drone can now follow independently and make navigation decisions on its own.

The Mavic 4 Pro’s low-light capabilities now make tracking even better in city lights or low-light conditions. Tracking can even maintain focus if the underside of the subject is partially obscured during shooting. The tracking system also has better directional awareness and a range of up to 656 meters when detecting vehicles, significantly improving car photography.

The M4 Pro drone has six low-light sensors with a sensitivity of 0.1 lux. This enables obstacle detection in difficult, near-dark lighting conditions. If the lighting drops below 0.1 lux, the Mavic 4 Pro's forward-facing LiDAR detects any clear obstacles. The RTH or return-to-home function has also improved thanks to the NightTime RTH and Non-GPS RTH features. NightTime RTH utilizes the drone's LiDAR sensor to detect and avoid obstacles.

The Mavic 4 Pro doesn't need to be turned on to transfer videos and photos. Quick Transfer allows you to wake the device from the DJI Fly app for wireless file transfer without the flight controllers apparently turning on. If wifi isn't an option, simply connect the drone to your computer using a USB cable without having to turn on the drone.

Three cameras

Like the Mavic 3 Pro, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone contains three cameras - a wide-angle camera and two telephoto cameras.

• Main camera: 28mm cine equivalent (f/2-11), 100 megapixels, 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad sensor, 6K/60fps HDR video
• Medium Telephoto camera: 70mm cine equivalent (f/2.8), 48 megapixels, 1/1.3' CMOS sensor, 4K/60fps HDR video
• Telephoto camera: 168mm cine equivalent (f/2.8), 50 megapixels, 1/1.5' CMOS sensor, 4K/60fps HDR video

The main camera features a 4/3-inch, 100-megapixel image sensor designed in collaboration with Hasselblad, combined with a 28mm cine-equivalent lens - slightly narrower than the previous 24mm. The camera's aperture is adjustable in the F2-F11 range, meaning the main camera is a full aperture faster in terms of light output. The large sensor collects more light, which has resulted in a clear improvement in dynamics and image quality in low light.

The other two cameras are telephoto lenses that offer 3x and 7x magnification, with cine equivalent optics corresponding to focal lengths of 70mm and 168mm.

The biggest challenge with the previous generation version has been the quality of the longest telephoto camera, which was good mostly for observing distant objects but not for recording. This has been praised as having improved significantly in the Mavic 4 Pro. Due to the improved image quality, the telephoto is now suitable for videography and production use, partly due to the D-log.

D-Log on all three cameras

All three cameras now support D-Log, D-Log M, HLG and Standard profiles - and best of all, these settings carry over when you switch lenses. This is a huge help both during the shoot itself and during post-production and color grading. No more agonizing over or explaining unsuitable image profiles to the editor.

The ProRes video from the previous DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine version has been replaced with the ALL-I 4:2:2 codec, which is the highest quality possible, similar to ProRes. This may not matter to the basic user, but if you know you're getting the best possible quality and ease of editing, the Creator Combo is the most sensible choice.

Battery and battery life

The DJI M4Pro comes with a 6654 mAh (95Wh) battery that provides up to 51 minutes of flight time. Flight time is affected by many factors, and you can only get close to the maximum time under ideal conditions, and when you are not using ActiveTrack or shooting video, a realistic 39-45 minutes is excellent.

The included 100W charger/AC adapter charges the battery even faster, in 80 minutes. If you use the more powerful 240W and charging dock, one battery can be fully charged in 51 minutes, and three batteries in 90 minutes.

Other features:

• Advanced RTH (Return to Home)
• Live image up to 1080p60 resolution
• Support for OcuSync 4+ video transmission
• 64 GB internal memory
• Supports up to 1TB memory cards. U3/V30 or faster cards recommended

Specifications:

• Maximum flight speed: 25m/s (in Sport mode) (19m/s according to EU regulations)
• Flight time: up to 51 minutes in ideal conditions
• Wind resistance: 12 m/s
• Internal storage: 8GB
• Satellite support: GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
• Battery: Capacity 6654 mAh / 95Wh, Voltage 17.2 V, Weight 335.5 g
• Video formats: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
• Dimensions in transport size: 23.1 x 9.8 x 9.6 cm
• Dimensions when opened: 34.75 x 29.8 x 10.77 cm
• Operating temperature: -10° - 40° C
• Weight: 1063g

Main camera:

• Image sensor: 100Mp 4/3 CMOS sensor
• Focal length: 28mm film equivalent
• Aperture: f/2 - f/11
• Sensitivity range: 100-12800
• Electronic shutter speed 8-1/8000 s
• Maximum image size: 12288 x 8192
• 6K: 60fps
• 5K: 5120×2700@24/25/30/48/50p
• DCI 4K: 4096×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps
• 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*fps
• FHD: 1920×1080p@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*/200*fps

Second camera:

• Image sensor: 48Mpix 1/1.3' CMOS sensor
• Focal length: Lens 70mm cine equivalent (angle of view 35°)
• Aperture: f/2.8
• Sensitivity range: 100-12800
• Electronic shutter speed 2-1/8000 s
• Maximum image size 8064 x 6048 / 48mp
• 4K: 3840×2160@60
• FHD: 1920×1080@60

Triple camera:

• Image sensor: 50Mpix 1/1.5' CMOS sensor
• Focal length: Lens 168mm cine equivalent (angle of view 15°)
• Aperture: f/2.8
• Sensitivity range: 100-12800
• Electronic shutter speed 2-1/8000 s
• Maximum image size 8192 x 6144
• 4K: 3840×2160@60
• FHD: 1920×1080@60