DJI Flip
Compact quadcopter for beginners with foldable arms and propeller guards.
The DJI Flip (model DF1A0424) is a compact quadcopter drone designed for both personal and commercial aerial photography and videography. Released by Chinese manufacturer DJI in January 2025, it is marketed toward beginners. DJI describes the Flip as blending the ease of use of the DJI Neo with the imaging quality of the DJI Mini, though it is not intended to replace either model.
Slightly larger and heavier than the Neo, the Flip weighs just under 249 grams, compared to the Neo’s 135 grams. Its four arms fold for transport, similar to the DJI Mini, but it is the first folding DJI drone to include built-in propeller guards with carbon fiber spokes. The drone carries a 48-megapixel camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, mounted on a three-axis gimbal, capable of recording 4K HDR video at 60 frames per second. Obstacle avoidance is handled by forward and downward-facing lidar. A 3110 mAh battery provides a maximum flight time of 31 minutes.
Reviewers praised the Flip’s camera, comparing it to that of the Mini 4 Pro. However, criticism focused on its larger folded size relative to the Mini and its louder operation, despite ducted propellers. The propeller guards enable safe hand launches and landings, but flight tests showed they act like sails, reducing efficiency in windy conditions. Because of its weight, the Flip does not require registration in the United States and several other countries, but the absence of Remote ID prevents professional use.
Quick Facts
- Aircraft Type
- Unmanned aerial vehicle
- National Origin
- China
- Manufacturer
- DJI
- Construction Date
- 2025–present
- Introduction
- January 2025
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Lore & Background
The DJI Flip is larger and heavier than the DJI Neo, weighing just under 249 g compared to the Neo's 135 g. It has four foldable arms for ease of transport, similar to the DJI Mini, but with built-in propeller guards with carbon fiber spokes, a first for folding DJI drones. The camera is mounted on a three-axis gimbal, and the drone features a forward and downward-facing lidar obstacle avoidance system.
The Flip was praised for its camera, which was compared to that of the contemporary Mini 4 Pro. However, it was criticized for its large size when folded compared to the Mini, and was noted to be louder than the Mini 4 Pro despite its ducted propellers. While the built-in propeller guards allow for safe hand launches and landings, flight testing revealed that they act like sails and reduce efficiency when flying against the wind.
Due to its weight, the Flip is not required to be registered in the United States and several other countries, though the lack of Remote ID prevents it from being used professionally.
Reader's Guide
The DJI Flip occupies a niche between the entry-level Neo and the more capable Mini series, offering a camera comparable to the Mini 4 Pro in a package with integrated propeller guards. Its significance lies in being the first folding DJI drone with built-in propeller guards, which simplifies hand launches and landings for beginners. However, the guards also introduce aerodynamic drag, reducing efficiency in windy conditions. The Flip's weight under 249 g exempts it from registration in the US and several other countries, but the absence of Remote ID limits its professional use. Its larger folded size and higher noise level compared to the Mini 4 Pro are noted drawbacks. Overall, the Flip represents a deliberate compromise between portability, safety features, and camera quality, aimed at novice users who prioritize ease of use over maximum flight performance.
Did You Know?
- The DJI Flip weighs just under 249 g, compared to the DJI Neo's 135 g.
- The Flip's camera is a 48-megapixel 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of 4K HDR video at 60 fps.
- The drone lacks Remote ID, preventing professional use despite not requiring registration in the US.
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