1. Unboxing & Initial Setup
What's in the box: Depending on your bundle—Standard, Fly More or Creator Combo—you’ll receive the drone, intelligent battery, spare propellers, RC 2 controller (Creator Combo includes the RC Pro 2), charging cables, and possibly a charging hub and 512 GB storage .
First charge: Fully charge the battery—typically ~50 minutes for one, 90 minutes for three using DJI’s parallel charging hub .
2. Folding & Powering Up
Unfolding the arms powers up the drone automatically. The RC controller (especially the RC Pro 2) also activates the screen upon unfolding .
3. Connecting the RC Controller
RC 2: Comes with a 5.5‑inch 700‑nit screen.
RC Pro 2 (Creator Combo): Features a 7‑inch mini‑LED display, 2 000‑nit brightness, HDMI output, Android OS, built‑in mic and audio input .
Sync via Wi‑Fi or cable to the drone, powered by OcuSync 4⁺ for up to 30 km 10‑bit HDR video feed .
4. Control App & Firmware Update
Use DJI Fly app for live telemetry, obstacle visualization, and firmware updates. Install appropriate controller firmware via USB-C .
5. Understanding the Camera & Gimbal System
Triple-camera setup :
Medium telephoto : 48 MP, 70 mm, 4K 120 fps, 14‑stop DR.
Telephoto : 50 MP, 168 mm, 4K 100 fps, 13‑stop DR .
6. Pre‑Flight Checklist
Charge drone and controller.
Perform compass and IMU calibration.
Place on level ground for GPS/vision sensor calibration.
Ensure propellers are securely fastened.
Check flight zone and battery levels .
7. Safety & Obstacle Avoidance
Equipped with six fisheye sensors and front-facing LiDAR, supporting night‑time omnidirectional avoidance down to 0.1 lux.
ActiveTrack 360 ensures intelligent subject tracking with obstacle avoidance.
Night-Return‑to‑Home uses vision and LiDAR even without GPS .
8. In‑Flight Experience
Flight performance :
Maximum horizontal speed ~90 km/h, range ~41 km.
Operates well in winds up to ~26.8 mph.
Use intuitive RC Pro 2 screen rotation to switch to vertical mode seamlessly .
9. Capturing Stunning Footage
For cinematic detail and colour accuracy, choose main Hasselblad camera in 6K 60 fps or 4K 120 fps D‑Log/D‑Log M.
Switch to telephoto for wildlife, architecture shots.
Use panorama or slow-motion modes creatively.
Employ QuickShots mode for automated cinematic sequences .
10. File Management & Transfer
Base model : 64 GB internal storage; Creator Combo: 512 GB SSD with All‑I 10‑bit 4:2:2 recording.
QuickTransfer via Wi‑Fi 6: ~80 MB/s without powering on the drone.
USB‑C option available .
11. Battery Charging & Flight Prep
Parallel hub: 50 minutes for one battery, 90 for three; hub doubles as 100 W power bank.
Use DJI power stations for field recharges .
12. Where It’s Available
Official launch : May 13, 2025. Prices in India start at approx ₹187 000 (Standard) up to ₹365 000 (Creator Combo).
Widely available across Europe, India and Australia.
Not yet available in the USA due to regulatory hurdles .
13. Final Thoughts
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new standard in consumer drones with its triple-camera system, 360° Infinity Gimbal, 51‑minute flight time, and industry-leading obstacle awareness. While it’s undeniably pricier and bulkier (1 063 g), it delivers professional-level aerial imaging and versatility—especially for creators, filmmakers and professionals seeking maximum flexibility in composition, vertical shooting and night-time operations .
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