DJI Mavic 4 Pro Leak Shows Off the Premium Drone—and It’s a Whole Lot of Subtle Flex

If you’ve been hoarding drone batteries like a squirrel prepping for winter, you might want to clear some shelf space. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is almost here, and thanks to a juicy new batch of leaked images, we’re getting our best look yet at DJI’s next premium drone flex. Credit goes to tipster @Quadro_News, who casually dropped enough photos to make us feel like we’ve already unboxed the thing. We’re talking angles, accessories, and enough teaser shots to make a grown drone nerd weep a little.

What’s New? (Spoiler: It’s More Evolution Than Revolution)

If you’re hoping for a wild redesign, you might want to adjust your expectations. The leaked photos suggest that the Mavic 4 Pro is sticking pretty close to the Mavic 3 Pro’s winning formula, which makes sense, because why fix what isn’t broken?

The body shape? Familiar.
The classy, no-nonsense folding arms? Still there.
The triple-camera module? Oh yeah, it’s back—and possibly better than ever.

But it’s not all copy-paste. The Mavic 4 Pro is expected to pack a few neat tricks under the hood, including extra obstacle avoidance sensors to work alongside the LiDAR system. Translation: crashing into trees mid-flight might finally become a thing of the past (we’re rooting for you, weekend pilots).

ND Filters? Bring Your Own Drama

Here’s a little plot twist for the camera buffs out there: it looks like the Neutral Density (ND) filters won’t be baked directly into the drone, as some had speculated. Instead, you’ll still need to pop on external ND filters to achieve those silky-smooth, cinematic sky shots you dream about. Honestly, it’s a small trade-off for creative control—plus, swapping filters mid-shoot feels weirdly professional.

The Accessory Lineup

Leaked photos also show that DJI isn’t holding back on the extra goodies. Expect Fly More Combos and Creator Combos packed with all the essentials:

• Extra batteries (because 25-minute flights are never enough)
• Cellular dongles (for remote data wizardry)
• Spare propellers (inevitable)
• ND filter sets (for your Spielberg moments)

In short: DJI understands that drone enthusiasts treat accessories like Pokémon—gotta catch ’em all.

Slightly Ouch, but Kinda Expected

Word on the street (and by street, we mean the internet) is that the DJI Mavic 4 Pro will land around $2,250. That’s a smidge pricier than the Mavic 3 Pro’s launch price of $2,199, but considering the tech upgrades, new sensors, and inevitable inflation (thanks, economy), it’s not exactly shocking. Of course, the combo kits will cost extra. Because nobody gets into drone flying thinking, “I’m just going to buy one thing.”

Another highlight from earlier leaks? That juicy triple-camera module that promises to serve you everything from ultra-wide landscapes to tight cinematic zoom shots without having to land, swap lenses, and say a prayer. While exact specs are still under wraps, expectations are high. If the Mavic 3 Pro was already the king of flexibility, the 4 Pro is aiming to pull a full royal coronation.

One small but significant tweak? The propellers are getting a makeover. Not only are they designed to be quieter (so you’ll stop sounding like a mosquito swarm every time you take off), but they’re also supposed to boost flight time. More minutes in the sky + fewer noise complaints from neighbours = the kind of upgrade we can all get behind.

Launch Date Still TBD—But It’s Coming

Originally, the Mavic 4 Pro was tipped for an April 24 launch, but like a late Uber, it didn’t show. That said, with leaks dropping faster than a low-battery drone, odds are we’re just a few weeks away from DJI making it official. Keep your controller charged—you’re going to need it.