Q: How do I turn on DJI Mini 4K after unboxing?
A: Before you start, charge the batteries in the drone or charging hub, and charge your phone and controller. Once charged, insert into your Mini 4K, press once and then a second press for 2 seconds to start the drone.
Q: How do I activate DJI Mini 4K?
A: While connected to the internet, connect your phone to the controller and launch DJI Fly. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the registration and activation.
Q: Is DJI Mini 4K waterproof?
A:No. Please avoid contact with water sources like rain, snow, and fog. If conditions change during flight and there is a risk of moisture, return to home and land, power off the drone, and allow it to dry before powering on again.
Q: Before using DJI Mini 4K, what app do I need to install?
A: Please install the DJI Fly App to your device to use the Mini 4K.
Q: What is the wind speed resistance of DJI Mini 4K?
A: The Mini 4K offers Level 5 Wind Resistance, equal to 10.7m/s or around 38.5kph. The gimbal will adjust to ensure stable footage; however the drone may vibrate slightly due to motor rotation. The high-power propulsion ensures a steady hover and return to home.
Q: Compared with DJI Mini SE, what upgrades does DJI Mini 4K have?
A: 1.DJI has included DJI O2 to the Mini 4k, which provides anti-interference and video transmission performance up to 10KM. (When unobstructed, free of interference, and FCC-compliant)
2. The Mini 4K also offers more shooting functions, including Panorama, AEB, 4× digital zoom, RAW photos and Boomerang mode under QuickShots.
3.A level 5 wind resistance is now also included on the Mini 4K
Q: I am a drone beginner, how can I get started with DJI Mini 4K quickly?
A: DJI Fly is an excellent starting point to learning the controls of your drone and includes the DJI Academy that will guide you through Safety notices, user manuals, and recommended flight spots.
Q: Is the DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo worth buying?
A: Yes. Extra batteries mean more flights, charging batteries in a hub is safer than charging in the drone, and extra propellers are something every drone pilot should have on them.
Q: I am new to drones, what accessories are recommended?
A: There is no internal storage on the Mini 4K, so a U3 speed SD card is required.
If you are going to be operating around buildings, under tree canopy, or working near power lines, a 360° Propeller Guard is a good idea.
Two-Way charging hubs not only keep your batteries charged and in a safe place, they can also be used to power a mobile device or small electronics.
Q: What useful shooting functions does DJI Mini 4K provide?
A: DJI Mini 4K provides several intelligent shooting modes like QuickShots and Panorama, allowing beginners to create impressive aerial imagery with ease.
QuickShots modes include Dronie, Helix, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang. When combined with Lightroom, the DJI Mini 4K automatically shoots and generates videos with soundtracks and filters, letting you share directly or further edit in the app.
Select from Sphere, Wide-Angle, and 180° panoramas, tap start, and DJI Mini 4K automatically generates a panoramic masterpieces.
Q: Does DJI Mini 4K support manual mode for shooting photos and videos?
A: When in Manual mode, you can set your Shutter Speed, ISO, and White Balance manually in the Fly App.
Q: Does DJI Mini 4K support Panorama?
A: Yes. It supports Sphere, 180°, and Wide-Angle.
Q:Does DJI Mini 4K support QuickShots?
A: Yes. The QuickShots modes include Dronie, Helix, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang.
Q: What is the maximum flight altitude of DJI Mini 4K?
A: Maximum altitude is set to 500M by design for the safety of those on the ground, however local laws may have restrictions lower than this. Please check with your local regulatory body.
Q: How often do the DJI Mini 4K propellers need to be replaced? How can I change the propellers?
A: As part of your preflight checks look for any chips or breaks in the propellers, and if found replace the damaged blade before flying. Be careful to make sure you are attaching the correct propeller for the motor by looking for a curved line on the motor arm that will match a marking on the propeller.
Q: Can I use other USB-C chargers to charge DJI Mini 4K?
A: USB-C charging is the recommended option for the Mini 4K and charging hub. We would recommend USB PD or QC.
Q: What are the functions of the Two-Way Charging Hub?
A: The charging hub will support PD and QC USB charging and will charge the batteries in series to get you back in the air quickly. The hub can also output power via a USB-A cable.
Q: What advantages does DJI O2 have compared to enhanced Wi-Fi?
A: O2 takes advantage of the 2.4 and 5.8 GHz spectrum to power through interference and offers automatic frequency switching to delivery video transmission feeds up to 10km. (when unobstructed, free of interference, and FCC-compliant).
Q: What remote controllers are compatible with DJI Mini 4K?
A: Currently, only the DJI RC-N1C and the DJI RC-N1 controllers.
Q:How can I improve signal reception?
A: The clamp that holds the phone into the controller is also the antenna, make sure that the controller is pointed toward the aircraft.
The signals that the controller uses are similar to Wi-Fi frequencies, and large Wi-Fi signals may interfere with the transmission. You can also idle any Bluetooth devices connected to your phone while using the drone.
Q: How do I update the firmware of DJI Mini 4K?
A: While connected to the internet, open the DJI Fly App and power on the drone. You will see a message on the home screen if there are any updates pending to the drone, batteries, controller, or the Fly Safe Database.
Q: What factors can lead to an update failure?
A:
1. The drone or controller battery is below 20%.
2. Do not power the drone off during an update. If this happens, restart the aircraft and remote controller, and try again.
3. The internet connection is disconnected during a firmware download.
4. Your smartphone switches applications during a firmware upload.
* The aircraft will restart multiple times during an update and automatically power off after completing the update.
