DJI Flip review

The DJI Flip is the easiest drone here to recommend to someone who has never flown. DJI calls it its first drone with a foldable full-coverage propeller guard, held up by a carbon fiber frame, so a nudge against a branch or wall is far less likely to end the flight. It weighs under 249 g and supports palm takeoff without a remote, and the DJI Fly app adds subject tracking, QuickShots and English voice commands when the drone is connected to your phone over Wi-Fi. Unlike most hands-free drones, it also pairs with a full O4 remote and 13 km FCC range, so you can learn manual flying later. The camera uses a 1/1.3 inch sensor on a 3-axis mechanical gimbal and records 4K at up to 100 fps, plus 2.7K vertical clips and 10-bit D-Log M. DJI lists 31 minutes of flight time. Obstacle sensing is limited to a forward 3D infrared sensor and downward sensors.

Who it is for

First-time pilots who want a forgiving, guarded drone that still shoots 4K scenery and can follow them.

Price

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Key features

• Under 249 g takeoff weight
• Foldable full-coverage propeller guard with carbon fiber support
• 1/1.3 inch sensor, 4K at up to 100 fps on a 3-axis gimbal
• Palm takeoff without a remote and voice control in the DJI Fly app
• 31 minute max flight time and 13 km FCC transmission range

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Full propeller guard makes bumps far less risky
• Strength: Same 1/1.3 inch sensor size as the Mini 4 Pro
• Strength: Works both hands-free and with a full remote
• Weakness: USD price could not be checked from our location
• Weakness: Forward infrared sensing only, no omnidirectional vision
• Weakness: Guard makes it bulkier to pack than a Mini

Key facts

• Weight: Under 249 g
• Max video: 4K at 100 fps
• Flight time: 31 minutes
• Gimbal: 3-axis mechanical
• Range (FCC): 13 km

Where it ranks

DJI Flip is No. 1 in our Best Drones for Beginners verdict.