DJI Mavic 4 Professional – Your Questions Answered

Good day, of us! Shawn right here from Air Images. The DJI Mavic 4 Professional and DJI RC Professional 2 have been out for practically two weeks, and I’ve acquired many questions on each the drone and the controller. I’ve created this question-and-answer video to deal with the most typical inquiries. I’ll preserve it concise to keep away from a prolonged video.

1. Is the Folding Mechanism Sturdy?

Many have requested if the controller’s folding mechanism will put on out over time. It’s onerous to foretell, as solely time will inform. Nevertheless, I’m not involved. Although not metallic, it feels sturdy. DJI has in depth expertise with shifting elements, like folding drone arms, which I’ve by no means seen loosen or break from regular use. Crashes could cause injury, however I’m assured within the controller’s sturdiness.

2. Can You Cost Batteries with USB-C?

For those who purchase the package with the 240W charger, can you continue to cost batteries by way of USB-C? Sure, you possibly can. The 240W charger port costs all three batteries concurrently and is the quickest possibility. Nevertheless, there’s additionally a USB-C port for the 65W or 100W DJI chargers, which take longer however are extra handy for journey. You too can cost the battery within the drone by way of its USB-C port.

3. Does It Assist DJI Goggles?

No, the Mavic 4 Professional doesn’t assist DJI Goggles. It’s unclear if future updates will add compatibility. The Air 3S, out for over six months, nonetheless lacks goggles assist, in contrast to the Air 3. It’s potential DJI discovered low demand for this function, however time will inform.

4. Does the RC Professional 2 Have Clear HDMI Out?

Sure, the RC Professional 2 affords clear HDMI output by way of its entrance HDMI port. When related, the Fly app interface seems on the display screen. In settings, beneath transmission, you possibly can select reside view or embrace telemetry, relying in your choice.

5. Will the RC Professional 2 Slot in Different Drone Baggage?

Sure, the RC Professional 2 suits in each the DJI Mini 4 Professional and Air 3/Air 3S baggage. Within the Air 3/Air 3S case, it slides in simply, however becoming the charging hub is tight. Eradicating batteries from the hub helps. The Mini 4 Professional bag has ample room for the controller and additional batteries.

6. How Does Display Rotation Work with the Air 3S?

The Mavic 4 and Mini 4 Professional rotate their cameras when the controller display screen is turned. For the reason that Air 3S lacks a rotatable digicam, regular 4K footage shrinks to suit the display screen. In 2.7K vertical mode, rotating the display screen offers a full-size vertical video with out black bars, best for vertical content material creators.

7. Do You Have to Energy On the Drone to Entry Content material?

No, you don’t have to energy on the Mavic 4 Professional to retrieve content material from its inner reminiscence or reminiscence card. Plug it into a pc, pill, or telephone, and it’s acknowledged as a drive, itemizing each storage choices with out unfolding or powering on the drone.

8. Does Dynamic House Level Work with Different Drones?

The DJI Mavic 4 Professional and RC Professional 2 function dynamic house level, which updates the house level in real-time throughout monitoring. This isn’t obtainable with the Mini 4 Professional or Air 3S. It’s unclear if firmware updates will add this function.

9. Does the Mavic 4 Professional Have AirSense?

Sure, the Mavic 4 Professional contains AirSense, which warns you of close by plane. You possibly can allow or disable this in settings.

10. Does the RC Professional 2 Enhance Sign Energy?

The Mavic 4 Professional makes use of the O4 Plus transmission system with a 30km vary, whereas the Air 3S and Mini 4 Professional use the O4 system with a 20km vary. The RC Professional 2’s firmware adjusts to the related drone, so it doesn’t lengthen vary. Its upgraded antennas could present a extra secure connection, however I haven’t observed enhancements in my checks amongst timber.

11. What’s the Largest Reminiscence Card Supported?

DJI’s web site states the Mavic 4 Professional helps as much as a 1TB card, particularly itemizing Lexar playing cards.

12. Is the Scroll Wheel Suitable with Different Drones?

Sure, the RC Professional 2’s scroll wheel works with the Air 3, Air 3S, and Mini 4 Professional. In handbook digicam mode, it adjusts settings and different controller capabilities.

13. Is App Recording Suitable with Different Drones?

The RC Professional 2’s built-in microphone embeds audio in display screen recordings. With the Mavic 4 Professional, you possibly can embed audio in HD video, however this isn’t obtainable for the Air 3 collection or Mini 4 Professional. Firmware updates could add this, because it’s obtainable on the Neo and Flip.

14. Why Was Noise Discount Eliminated?

In my Evaluation utilizing beta software program, noise discount ranges have been obtainable. The general public firmware eliminated this function. It’s possible DJI pulled it to refine it, as seen within the Flip and Neo. I count on it to return in future updates.

15. Can You Connect a Lanyard?

Not like FPV controllers with built-in lanyard factors, the RC Professional 2 has attachment factors for third-party lanyards, suitable with these for the unique RC Professional.

16. Can Gadgets Deal with 6K Footage?

Sure, 6K H.265 footage from the Mavic 4 Professional performs and edits easily on gadgets just like the M4 iPad, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. The All-I codec, nevertheless, isn’t totally suitable, usually inflicting playback points or black screens. Its giant file sizes (e.g., 2GB for 15 seconds) make H.265 extra sensible.

17. Can You Join Different DJI Gadgets?

Sure, the RC Professional 2, functioning like a mini pill, helps third-party apps like DJI Mimo. I related an Motion 5 Professional to make use of the controller as a monitor and edited movies utilizing its built-in editor.

18. Is the Mavic 4 Professional Louder Than the Air 3S?

The Mavic 4 Professional and Air 3S have comparable noise ranges. The Mavic 4 Professional has a decrease tone, whereas the Air 3S has the next pitch. Each are louder than the Mini 4 Professional however quiet for his or her measurement.

19. Is File Administration Improved?

The RC Professional 2 has a information app, making it simple to entry HD information, display screen recordings, and switch information to a reminiscence card, a major enchancment over the RC2.

20. When Will It Be Out there within the US?

No definitive reply exists on U.S. availability. Tariffs and customs points could also be components, however as a significant market, DJI is probably going working to resolve this. I’m optimistic it gained’t be a long-term concern.

Conclusion

These solutions cowl the highest questions concerning the Mavic 4 Professional and RC Professional 2. If I missed something, ask within the feedback, and I or the group will reply. I hope you discovered this video worthwhile. Thanks for watching, and see you within the subsequent one!