When’s the Best Time to Pick Up a Drone? Should I Wait for Discounts?

Buying Advice Forum
1

I’m thinking about picking up a Mini 4 Pro bundle with everything included, it’s currently going for £1125.

I’m tempted to buy it right after Christmas because the weather here is really bad.

Do older models get discounted much when a new drone comes out in the same line?

I’m also considering just getting the base package with the normal controller and upgrading later on.

I really like the Mini 4 Pro, especially for tracking on my bike or when running.

I looked at the Neo, but I’m not sure about its camera quality and battery life.

I live in the Highlands of Scotland, so it can get pretty windy.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

2

After it lands, usually

3

Laken said:
After it lands, usually

:joy:

4

The Mini 4 Pro handles the wind well for me. And getting extra batteries is definitely worth it. I’ve seen some sales on Amazon for the Air 3 bundle, which is around the same price. Being a larger drone, it would probably handle the wind better, plus the telephoto camera would be great for long-distance shots of biking.

5

@West
Thanks for the reply :grin::grin:

I’m really into the tracking features, especially for running around the area where I live. The landscape is amazing :sweat_smile:

6

Flynn said:
@West
Thanks for the reply :grin::grin:

I’m really into the tracking features, especially for running around the area where I live. The landscape is amazing :sweat_smile:

I’m not sure about tracking, personally I haven’t had much luck with the Mini 4 Pro, but the Air 3 would likely have equal or slightly better tracking performance.

7

DJI lists the Mini 4’s max wind speed resistance at 10.7 m/s (24mph). With a top speed of 16 m/s (36 mph) in Sport Mode, that’s a good reserve to get it back home. Sure, people might claim they’ve flown in worse conditions, but that’s what DJI says it’s built for.

8

Check out the Air 3 too. DJI is offering 20% off right now.

9

Keep an eye on Amazon. I got the Mini 4 Pro Fly More Plus bundle for $840 yesterday. The sale lasted less than a day before it went back to full price.

10

I was in a similar situation, also live in a windy area, but I managed to get the Air 3 Fly More with RC2 for the same price as the Mini 4 Pro on sale recently. You might want to look into it if you haven’t already—it has a longer flight time, an extra camera, and much better wind stability. It’s bigger, though, and there might be different regulations where you live.