- Leaked images apparently show the redesigned bulbous camera module of the rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- Leakers have discovered that DJI’s new LiDAR feature could be missing
- There are no suggestions for a release date yet.
A recently leaked image apparently gives us the most detailed look at the camera module of the rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, and it takes a new shape compared to that of the Mavic 3 Pro.
The Mavic 3 Pro is our favorite premium camera drone and is the first consumer drone with a triple camera module, which we awarded Camera of the Year 2023. It features a wide angle module with 24mm, 70mm and 166 lenses. mm for different perspectives. The leaked Mavic 4 Pro also appears to have a triple camera module, but it looks quite different.
Most evident from the leaked images shared by reliable leaker @QuadroNews on X (formerly Twitter) is that the Mavic 4 Pro’s Hasselblad-branded camera module is larger and more bulbous. This could mean two things.
One improvement could be better image quality, although we don’t know if there are completely new image sensors for all three cameras. The Mavic 3 Pro has a 24mm main camera with a large 20MP Four Thirds sensor, a 1/1.3-inch 3x telephoto camera, and a 7x telephoto camera with a smaller 1/2-inch sensor. However, the physically larger unit in the leaked images suggests improved lenses, at least.
The gimbal-mounted camera module in the leaked images (see below) also appears to stick out more and looks like it could enjoy a wider range of motion. That’s good news for Mavic 3 Pro owners who have complained about the limits of their gimbal.
In addition to the improvements we could expect from the rumored Mavic 4 Pro, there are also suggestions that it will miss out on a new feature that debuted on the DJI Air 3S.
👉As we prepare for the DJI Flip, let’s not forget about our attractive DJI Mavic 4 Pro.🫡#dji #djimavic4pro pic.twitter.com/jDUiVfVd3iJanuary 9, 2025
Function over form?
DJI leaker @QuadroNews suggests that the Mavic 4 Pro will miss out on LiDAR, a new feature on the Air 3S that improves its object detection performance, especially in low-light conditions. However, that rumor is based on the leaked image of what could be an initial prototype (there is no information on a release date yet) and, consequently, that feature could make it to a final version.
The general sentiment from DJI fans responding to the leaked images is positive regarding potential camera improvements, while previous rumors also hint at longer battery life, but are less excited about the look of the rumored Mavic. 4 Pro, and I have to agree. .
Sure, a prototype will lack the finesse of a finished product, but based on leaked images, DJI has prioritized function over form: the Mavic 4 Pro appears to be a beast of a professional drone.
Early talks were that the rumored Mavic 4 Pro would launch alongside the new DJI Flip. However, only the Flip was announced today, and speculation about the Mavic 4 Pro’s release date is quiet for now, suggesting we’ve got a little more time to find out more about its potentially industry-leading new camera module. class.
