DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone vs Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone

9.4/10 Excellent

4.7★ (6,800 owners)

249g, 4K/60fps, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-min flight. Under 250g regulation drone.

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Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera

9.2/10 Excellent

4.6★ (4,200 owners)

8K 360° video, 72MP 360° photos, FlowState stabilisation, 135-min battery, IPX4. The 360 standard.

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At a Glance

	DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone	Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera
247Verdict Score	9.4/10	9.2/10
Owner Rating	4.7★ (6,800)	4.6★ (4,200)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone edges ahead with a 9.4/10 vs 9.2/10. 249g, 4K/60fps, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-min flight. Under 250g regulation drone. That said, the Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera is worth considering if 8K 360° video, 72MP 360° photos, FlowState stabilisation, 135-min battery, IPX4. The 360 standard. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone

249g keeps it below the 250g UK/EU registration threshold for most airspace categories
4K/60fps video with 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor — quality that rivals full cameras from the air
Omnidirectional obstacle sensing on all four sides prevents crashes in complex environments
34-minute maximum flight time — longer than any competitor at this weight
Active Track 360° follows subjects automatically with professional-grade tracking

Registration still required for some UK airspace zones despite sub-250g weight
Intelligent Flight Modes require 'Operator ID' even for sub-250g category
Higher price than DJI Mini 2 SE for incremental improvements over that model

Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera

8K 360° video captures everything around the camera simultaneously — invisible selfie stick effect
72MP 360° photos have enough resolution for wide-angle or portrait crops from a single capture
FlowState stabilisation converts 360° footage to smooth stabilised standard video in the app
135-minute battery is the longest of any 360 camera reviewed
IPX4 splash-proof for rain and light water — submersion requires dive case

360° workflow requires the Insta360 app for editing and reframing — not plug-and-play
8K 360° files are extremely large — storage and processing requirements are significant
IPX4 is not waterproof — diving and swimming require the separate £80 dive case

FAQ

Which is better, DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone or Insta360 X4 360-Degree?

Is the DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone worth the extra cost?

Yes — DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone scores higher at 9.4/10 vs 9.2/10.

Who is the DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone best suited to?

249g, 4K/60fps, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-min flight. Under 250g regulation drone.

Who is the Insta360 X4 360-Degree best suited to?

8K 360° video, 72MP 360° photos, FlowState stabilisation, 135-min battery, IPX4. The 360 standard.

What are the main downsides of each?

DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone: Registration still required for some UK airspace zones despite sub-250g weight; Intelligent Flight Modes require 'Operator ID' even for sub-250g category. Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera: 360° workflow requires the Insta360 app for editing and reframing — not plug-and-play; 8K 360° files are extremely large — storage and processing requirements are significant.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone sits at 4.7★ from 6,800 verified Amazon owners, and Insta360 X4 360-Degree Action Camera at 4.6★ from 4,200.

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