The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a highly anticipated drone

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a highly anticipated drone with significant upgrades to its camera capabilities and safety features. However, US customers may be disappointed to learn that the drone isn't being launched in the US immediately due to evolving market conditions and regulatory uncertainties. The drone boasts a triple camera setup with a 28mm main camera, a 168mm telephoto camera, and a 70mm mid-telephoto camera, all capable of capturing high-quality stills and videos, including 100MP stills and 6K 60fps HDR video.

The camera unit is highly versatile with a 360-degree roll axis rotation and a 160-degree tilt range, allowing for unique shooting perspectives. The Mavic 4 Pro also features enhanced obstacle sensing with omnidirectional LiDAR, ensuring safer flights, especially in challenging lighting conditions. The drone offers a 51-minute flight time and comes with the new RC Pro 2 controller, which has a bright 7-inch rotatable mini-LED display.

While the Mavic 4 Pro's introduction to the US market remains uncertain, it's available in other regions, such as the UK and Australia, with prices starting at £1,879 / AU$3,099 for the basic bundle with the RC 2 controller. The RC Pro 2 is priced at £879 / AU$1,529. The decision not to launch in the US is likely due to ongoing concerns about US tariffs on Chinese exports and the potential for further restrictions or bans on DJI products within the US.

The situation will be closely monitored by DJI and drone enthusiasts alike, as the US has historically been a key market for the brand. In the meantime, those in the US can still consider alternatives like the DJI Air 3S or the DJI Mini 3 Pro, which offer excellent performance for their respective classes, though they lack some of the advanced features found in the Mavic 4 Pro.