Imagine if a DJI Mini and a DJI Neo came together to create a new drone. You might end up with a device that’s perfect for vlogging and ideal for beginners eager to enter the drone scene: the DJI Flip.
The newcomer features four caged rotors protected by full coverage propeller guards that conveniently fold underneath the unit for easy storage.
Compact and lightweight, the Flip weighs just 249 grams, allowing it to avoid FAA registration requirements and fit easily into a purse or carrying pouch for transport and safe storage.
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Equipped with a 48MP 1/1.3 inch CMOS sensor, the Flip captures stunning 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second and high-resolution still images with just a tap.
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Its dual native ISO fusion technology, combined with a fast f/1.7 aperture and 2.4μm 4-in-1 pixels, minimizes banding and delivers accurate colors and intricate details.
The Flip’s camera boasts a 4x optical zoom and DJI’s next-generation Smart Photo technology, which integrates HDR imaging, scene recognition, a 4:3 aspect ratio, and 10-bit D-Log M color.
Additionally, it can capture slow-motion video at up to 100 frames per second and create a vertical crop at 2.7K for optimal smartphone viewing on social media.
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To enhance cinematic imagery, the Flip offers various shooting modes, including DJI’s popular Master Shots, which captures multiple camera movements and edits them with music, cuts, and effects.
It features four Hyperlapse modes – Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoint – allowing you to capture precise footage consistently.
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The Focus Track system combines Active Track 4.0, Spotlight 2.0, and Point of Interest 3.0 to identify and track subjects, ensuring they always stay within the frame.
Its 180° Panorama mode provides wide-angle, vertical, and spherical options for stunning landscape captures.
You can control the Flip both with and without a remote. It supports the DJI RC-N3 and R2 remote controllers and can also be flown using the DJI Fly smartphone app.
This app captures audio, supports the DJI Mic line of wireless microphones, and intelligently reduces noise, filtering out propeller sounds. Additionally, users can activate Void Control for hands-free flying.
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The DJI Flip has an array of 3D infrared sensors that can brake or steer to avoid obstacles, enhancing safety even at night.
It offers a maximum flight time of 31 minutes before requiring a battery swap and utilizes DJI’s O4 Transmission protocol for a transmission range of up to 13 km (8.08 miles).
The O4 system also supports 1080p/60p video transmission and employs DJI’s anti-interference algorithms to minimize signal interference for optimal clarity during flight.
For added privacy, users can enable Local Data Mode, functioning like an “airplane mode” on smartphones, which disconnects the drone from the internet and prevents data uploads.
Additionally, users can utilize Flip’s Parallel charging hub to transfer footage at speeds up to 30MB/s while simultaneously recharging two batteries.
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Pricing and Availability
The DJI Flip is now available from DJI Direct and authorized retail partners for $439 with the RC-N3 Remote, or $639 with the DJI RC2 Remote control.
DJI also offers a Fly More Combo priced at $779, which includes three batteries, a parallel charging hub, the RC2 remote control, and a shoulder bag. The Flip is also protected by DJI Care Refresh with optional one-year and two-year replacement plans.
Whether the aim is to establish a presence on social media through vlogging or simply capture memorable moments, the DJI Flip offers an easy and effective entry into the world of aerial cinematography.
[source: DJI Newsroom]
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