00:00Give me the countdown.
00:03And take off.
00:04So to have a drone that not only sets up
00:07and takes off within a few steps,
00:10but that can also automatically recognize me, track me,
00:14have the audio directly synced within the video file,
00:16that's huge.
00:17And it's not just for content creators,
00:19even if you're just a beginner drone pilot
00:21and you wanna quickly unlock
00:23these cool advanced AI tracking features,
00:26this is a really great way to do it.
00:30Without having to pay a fortune.
00:32This is the DJI Flip, a mid-range 259 gram folding drone
00:37that offers a lot of performance, value,
00:39and can appeal to both the beginners and prosumers really well
00:42if you understand what it's good at doing.
00:44With its built-in prop guards
00:45and excellent hands-free controls,
00:47the Flip offers many of the same conveniences
00:48that we saw on the $200 DJI Neo,
00:51but with a much sharper one over 1.3 inch image sensor
00:54that's found on the more expensive $759 DJI Mini 4 Pro.
00:58There's a lot to like with the new DJI Flip,
01:00including faster setup, added safety,
01:02and one feature which I think could make it incredible
01:05for vlogging, but is it worth $439?
01:09Now before talking about its video and photo quality,
01:12which I'll definitely do,
01:13I wanna start by showing you
01:14what makes this little drone so special.
01:16I find the Flip's folding design
01:18to be much more convenient than the mini-series in one way.
01:22Although it does take up more space
01:23and isn't nearly as pocketable,
01:25once its arms are unfolded, the DJI Flip powers on
01:29and automatically is ready to fly.
01:31And you have three ways of flying this,
01:33either with its controller, the DJI Fly app on your phone,
01:36or completely hands-free.
01:38And weighing just 249 grams is important
01:40as it allows you to fly this unregistered
01:42for recreational use.
01:44Similar to the $200 DJI Neo,
01:46the Flip's propellers are encasing guards
01:48which helps you fly it indoors or closer
01:50to other obstacles a little bit more safely.
01:53Accidentally bumping into walls, poles,
01:56or even people at slower speeds
01:57has less risk of harming others or the drone itself.
02:00And while its guards do make it bulkier
02:02than the mini when folded up,
02:03that added ruggedness could be a worthy trade-off
02:06for anyone who likes added peace of mind
02:08when flying their drone.
02:09But like I was saying, although the base Flip
02:11includes the standard RCN3 controller,
02:13you don't actually need to use it to get the Flip flying.
02:15On its front right-hand side, there's this small button here,
02:19I don't know how well you can see that,
02:20that's just right beside its USB-C and micro SD card slot
02:23that lets you cycle between different quick shot modes.
02:27In addition to that audio feedback
02:28that you just heard from its speakers
02:29that tells you which mode you're in,
02:31you'll also notice the change between green icons
02:33on the front display,
02:35which also houses its front infrared forward collision sensors.
02:38And with the drone opened up and facing you,
02:41it can identify you as the subject to track.
02:43Auto take off from your palm,
02:44fly and record that quick shot movement,
02:46and then when it's done,
02:47return back to where it took off from.
02:49And if your palm is held out,
02:50it can even land right back in your hand.
02:53I mean, that couldn't be easier.
02:55And if you want, with the DJI Fly app,
02:57you can actually connect directly to the drone
02:59and change certain, but not all settings.
03:01And you can actually use virtual joysticks to fly the drone.
03:04Although the app won't replace a physical controller,
03:07it's another way that the drone makes flying more fun,
03:10fast, and accessible for everyone.
03:12You can also upgrade to the RC two controller,
03:14which I have here,
03:15which has this really nice 5.5 inch,
03:181080p touch screen,
03:19and is available either as a $200 upcharge
03:21or as part of the $779 fly more combo.
03:25But let me show you one other really cool feature
03:27you can unlock with the DJI Fly app.
03:29In addition to connecting directly to the drone via Wi-Fi
03:32and controlling it, like I said earlier,
03:34you can now actually get audio sync directly to the drone
03:36using the brand new DJI mic mini,
03:38which is then connected to your phone,
03:40which is then connected there.
03:42You have synced audio directly with your drone's footage
03:44that you don't have to edit in later.
03:46So that saves you a lot of time.
03:47It's actually a really cool feature.
03:48And as someone who is always looking for the fastest
03:51and most convenient ways to make content on the go,
03:53especially as a solo creator right now,
03:56and although it looks like I might have someone else here,
03:58I've actually got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 following me,
04:01and now I can actually do something very similar.
04:03I can have the DJI Flip follow me
04:06and now also have the microphone synced as well.
04:10We're going to hit follow.
04:12Medium, follow, three, two, one.
04:18Okay, you see me, right?
04:21I'm getting on my bike.
04:24Turning my bike on.
04:33And this is what I mean about having a drone
04:36that in just a few seconds can take off,
04:40recognize you, follow you,
04:43and on top of that have audio synced directly in its file.
04:47That to me is a huge game changer as a content creator.
04:53The DJI Flip packs a lot of specs and value,
04:57especially compared to DJI's other recent drones
04:59like the DJI Mini 4 Pro.
05:01The Flip starts at just $439
05:03and goes up to $779 for the Fly More Combo,
05:07which includes the two additional batteries
05:09with a charging hub,
05:10as well as the upgraded RC2 controller,
05:13as well as a shoulder bag.
05:14Now compare that to the Mini 4 Pro,
05:16which starts at $759 or $1099 for its Fly More Combo,
05:20and you're saving about $320 here.
05:22So let's say you're looking to upgrade
05:24from the DJI Neo or even the DJI Mini 3,
05:27but you don't want to spend over $700
05:28to get the DJI Mini 4 Pro video quality.
05:32And the DJI Flip is worth a strong consideration.
05:34The Flip shares a lot of the same specs with the Mini 4 Pro,
05:37including a three-axis gimbal
05:38and that 1 over 1.3-inch image sensor
05:41that can shoot 4K 60 HDR or 4K 100 slow motion,
05:45as well as take 48-megapixel raw images
05:48or 12-megapixel with up to three times digital zoom.
05:51And aside from those quick shots that I already shared,
05:53just as with DJI's other drones,
05:55the Flip also supports the usual other shooting modes,
05:57including Master Shots that has a lot of really cool
06:00programmed cinematic movements
06:01that the drone can fly automatically with just one click,
06:04creating your own custom flight path,
06:06hyperlapses, panoramas,
06:07and even digitally cropped vertical videos.
06:10While two gigabytes of storage is not a lot,
06:12so great to have some internal storage on these drones
06:15in case you ever forget your memory card
06:17or it's already filled up.
06:18And I can't tell you the amount of times
06:19that this has saved me
06:20when I was already out in the middle of nowhere,
06:22and this was the only way to save my photos
06:24and smaller video clips.
06:25If you're curious about learning more about the DJI Flip,
06:28we've got our full review linked below,
06:30along with the best deals for this
06:31and every other drone that I've shared so far in this video.
06:34But before picking up one of these
06:35or one of those other drones,
06:37here are a few reasons you may want to give this a skip.
06:42While the DJI Flip is a big upgrade from the DJI Neo
06:45in terms of video quality, stabilization,
06:47and flight performance,
06:48it comes with added bulk and higher price tag.
06:51For $200 without a controller,
06:52the Neo offers many of the core smart features
06:55and easy hands-free controls that you find here on the Flip.
06:58So I think for absolute beginners or more casual users
07:01who primarily want a drone that's just fun to fly
07:03for a few minutes at a time,
07:05and they don't really care as much
07:06about high quality video or photos,
07:09the DJI Neo might be all you really need.
07:12Although the DJI Flip uses that same camera sensor
07:14found on the more expensive Mini 4 Pro,
07:16it has some downgrades that you'll want to consider,
07:19especially if you're comparing between the two.
07:20First, the Flip only has 31 minutes of max flight time,
07:24which is three minutes shy of the DJI Mini 4 Pro
07:27with its standard battery.
07:29And I mean, let's be honest,
07:30in most real-world tests,
07:31that's probably not going to make too big of a difference.
07:33But for those who do need extra flight time,
07:36the Mini 4 Pro also supports the larger capacity battery plus,
07:40which pushes its max flight time to about 45 minutes.
07:44And those extra 50 minutes could be the difference between capturing all the shots you want in one
07:48go versus needing to come back, land the drone, swap out a battery, and fly back out.
07:54And as of now, it doesn't look like DJI is going to offer a larger battery for the Flip,
07:58so that could potentially limit where and how you fly this drone.
08:02Here's another one.
08:03While the DJI Flip is technically safer because of its prop guards,
08:06it actually lacks 360-degree obstacle avoidance,
08:09which is found on newer drones like the DJI Mini 4 Pro.
08:12The Flip instead uses that front infrared sensor that I mentioned earlier for forward
08:17obstacle avoidance, as well as sensors at the bottom to help you descend or land.
08:22And while those additional sensors found on the Mini 4 Pro don't make it uncrashable,
08:26it'll help you be more aware of obstacles that aren't directly in your line of sight.
08:30Those extra sensors found on the Mini 4 Pro also offer more advanced controls
08:34over the drone's position relative to the subject that you're tracking.
08:38Because again, it doesn't have those rear sensors,
08:40it won't be able to move backwards.
08:43It can only follow me going this one direction.
08:46It'll turn and follow me this way.
08:50So provided I'm also walking backwards, it can track me.
08:54The other limitation, whoa.
08:57So between wanting not only to keep the drone itself safe,
09:01but also getting more unique track shots,
09:03this is probably the biggest reason that you'd want to spend the extra cash
09:06on the Mini 4 Pro if you have the budget for it.
09:10Okay, but let's say I didn't have any drones and I needed to buy one today.
09:14Would I get the DJI Flip?
09:15It's going to be a tough one because for more casual content needs like capturing quick,
09:20but really nice looking videos and photos,
09:23I think this drone does everything I need.
09:25And it gives me that extra peace of mind when I'm trying to intentionally fly closer to my subjects
09:30for people.
09:31That said, I'm someone who frequently also uses my drones as professional tools.
09:36And while the Flip's video and photo quality is on par with the more expensive Mini 4 Pro,
09:40I think having that extra speed, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance,
09:43and the more advanced object subject tracking would come in handy and be worth the extra $320
09:49if you can relate to me.
09:50But what do you think of the new DJI Flip?
09:52And who do you think this drone is best for?
09:54Let me know in the comments.
09:55Like I said, we've got the best deals for all the drones and the reviews
09:58that's linked down below if you want to learn more.
10:01You can find us everywhere at Tom's Guide,
10:02and you can follow me to see what other cool tech I'm reviewing.
10:05And until the next one, I'll catch you later.
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