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DJI Flip
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
The DJI Flip is a lightweight camera drone with full-coverage propeller guards, subject-tracking features and a 1/1.3-inch camera sensor. Its foldable design and palm-launch style features target travel creators and casual pilots who want a compact aerial camera. This review is based on DJI’s official specifications, not personal flight testing.
Price & Where to Buy
$439 USD
Package: DJI Flip (DJI RC-N3), standard configuration
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DJI Flip Review and Buying Guide
Camera and creative features
Flip uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. DJI lists 48 MP still photography and 4K recording up to 100fps, plus vertical video options. The camera supports Normal and D-Log M colour modes. Built-in propeller guards are designed to add physical protection around the propellers, but they do not make flight risk-free.
Flight performance
DJI lists a takeoff weight under 249 g with the standard battery and microSD card, maximum flight time of 31 minutes and maximum flight distance of 14 km in controlled tests. Maximum wind resistance is 10.7 m/s. Local rules vary, and the actual weight can change with accessories or battery options.
Sensing and transmission
The Flip has a forward 3D infrared sensing system and downward visual/infrared sensors. It does not have full omnidirectional obstacle sensing. DJI O4 transmission has a maximum unobstructed range that varies by radio region; the aircraft’s flight-distance figure is separate. Avoid flying backwards or sideways near obstacles on the assumption that all directions are protected.
Key specifications
- Takeoff weight: under 249 g (standard configuration)
- Camera: 1/1.3-inch sensor, 48 MP stills
- Gimbal: 3-axis mechanical
- Video: 4K up to 100fps; FHD up to 100fps
- Maximum flight time: 31 minutes
- Maximum flight distance: 14 km (DJI controlled test)
- Maximum horizontal speed: 12 m/s in Sport mode under stated conditions
- Wind resistance: 10.7 m/s
- Sensing: forward 3D infrared; downward visual and infrared
Who should consider it?
Flip is worth comparing for travel creators, family videos and casual aerial content who want a lightweight aircraft with guarded propellers and simple creative modes. Buyers needing all-direction obstacle sensing or more advanced camera controls should compare other DJI models.
Advantages and limitations
- Advantages: under-249 g standard weight; integrated propeller guards; 1/1.3-inch sensor; 3-axis gimbal; vertical video and tracking modes.
- Limitations: no omnidirectional obstacle avoidance; actual flight time varies; accessories may affect weight and regulatory classification.
IGIDRONE verdict
DJI Flip should be chosen by matching its real capabilities, package and support options to your flying needs. Treat DJI’s maximum figures as controlled-test results, check local flight rules, and confirm the exact bundle and current availability before purchasing.
Official manufacturer information: DJI DJI Flip specifications.
Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Camera | 1/1.3-inch image sensor |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps 2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30fps FHD Vertical Shooting: 1080×1920@24/25/30fps |
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 minutes |
| Maximum Transmission Range (km) | 14 km maximum flight distance (DJI controlled wind-tunnel test) km |
| Weight (g) | Under 249 g (including Intelligent Flight Battery and microSD card) g |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 10.7 m/s |
| Obstacle Sensing | Downward: one visual sensor and an infrared sensor, Forward: 3D Infrared Sensing System |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 12 m/s |
| Folded Dimensions | 136×62×165 mm (L×W×H) |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-04
Official Price (USD)
$439.00 USD
Listed configuration: DJI Flip (DJI RC-N3), standard configuration
Official store status: Out of stock at the time of checking.
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Price checked: 2026-11-05
MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| Takeoff Weight | < 249 g Standard aircraft weight (including the Intelligent Flight Battery and a microSD card). Actual product weight may vary due to differences in batch materials and other factors. Training or examination is not required for flying this product in most countries and regions. Always check local laws and regulations before use. Always check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying. |
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| Dimensions | Folded: 136×62×165 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 233×280×79 mm (L×W×H) |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s (Sport mode) 5 m/s (Normal mode) 2 m/s (Cine mode) |
| Max Descent Speed | 5 m/s (Sport mode) 5 m/s (Normal mode) 1.5 m/s (Cine mode) |
| Max Horizontal Speed | At equivalent sea level and in an equivalent windless environment: 12 m/s* (Sport mode) 12 m/s (tracking status) At equivalent sea level and with an equivalent tailwind of 4 m/s, flying with the wind: 16 m/s* (Sport mode) 12 m/s (tracking status) * Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment, with the aircraft ascending vertically to a height of 1.5 meters above the ground in Sport mode. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. |
| Max Takeoff Altitude | 3000 m In a windless environment, a fully charged aircraft can take off from an altitude of 3000 m, ascend vertically by 500 m, and fly in Sport mode until the battery level drops to 20%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders on the camera view during your flight. |
| Max Flight Time | 31 minutes Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 6 m/s, Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. |
| Max Hovering Time | 28 minutes Measured when hovering in a windless environment 20 m above sea level, in photo mode, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. |
| Max Flight Distance | 14 km Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 9 m/s, Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Global Navigation Satellite System | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with satellite positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with vision positioning) ±1.5 m (with satellite positioning) |
| Internal Storage | 2 GB |
| Class | C0 (EU) |
Camera
| Image Sensor | 1/1.3-inch image sensor |
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| Lens | FOV: 82.1° Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/1.7 Focus: 1 m to ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video Normal/Slow Motion: 100-6400 (Normal) 100-1600 (D-Log M) Photo 12MP Photo: 100-6400 48MP Photo: 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speed | 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2.5-8 s for simulated long exposure) 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s |
| Max Image Size | 48MP Photo 8064×6048 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single Shot: 12 MP and 48 MP Burst Shooting: 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 12 MP, 3/5/7 frames at 2/3 EV step Timed: 12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Photo Format | JPEG DNG/RAW |
| Video Resolution | 4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps FHD: 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/100fps 2.7K Vertical Shooting: 1512×2688@24/25/30fps FHD Vertical Shooting: 1080×1920@24/25/30fps |
| Video Format | MP4 |
| Max Video Bitrate | 150Mbps |
| Supported File System | exFAT |
| Color Mode | Normal D-Log M |
| Digital Zoom | 4K: 3x FHD: 4x 2.7K Vertical Shooting: 3x FHD Vertical Shooting: 4x 12 MP Photo: 3x |
Gimbal
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan) |
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| Mechanical Range | Tilt Axis: -130° to +63° Roll Axis: -47° to +47° Pan: -30° to +30° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt Axis: -90° to +35° |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 100°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° |
Sensing
| Sensing Type | Downward: one visual sensor and an infrared sensor, Forward: 3D Infrared Sensing System |
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| Forward | 3D Infrared Sensing System Measurement Range: 0.3-8 m (reflectivity > 10%) FOV: Horizontal 60°, Vertical 60° |
| Downward | Measurement Range: 0.3-8 m (reflectivity > 10%) Precise Hovering Range: 0.5-10 m FOV: Horizontal 60°, Vertical 60° |
| Operating Environment | Downward: Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (such as cement pavement), and adequate lighting (lux > 15) |
Video Transmission
| Video Transmission System | O4 |
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| Live View Quality | Remote Controller: Up to 1080p/60fps |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information. |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC) <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC) <14 dBm (CE) <30 dBm (SRRC) |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) | FCC: 13 km CE: 8 km SRRC: 8 km MIC: 8 km Measured in an open, outdoor environment without interference or obstructions and represents the farthest communication range under each standard. The actual max transmission distance during flight is limited by the drone's max flight distance. Always pay attention to RTH reminders on the camera view during your flight. |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference) | Strong Interference (urban landscape): Approx. 1-2.5 km Medium Interference (suburban landscape): Approx. 2.5-7 km Low Interference (suburb/seaside): Approx. 7-13 km Measured under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. |
| Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference) | Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: Approx. 0-0.5 km Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: Approx. 0.5-2 km Measured under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. |
| Max Download Speed | O4: DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller: 10 MB/s DJI RC 2 Remote Controller: 10 MB/s Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions. |
| Lowest Latency | Approx. 120 ms Depending on the actual environment and mobile device. |
| Antenna | 4 antennas (2.4 GHz: 1T2R; 5.2/5.8 GHz: 2T2R) |
Wi-Fi
| Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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| Operating Frequency | 2.4000 GHz-2.4835 GHz 5.7250 GHz-5.850 GHz Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information. |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz： <20 dBm（FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC） 5.8 GHz： <20 dBm（FCC/SRRC） <14 dBm （CE） |
| Effective Operating Range | 50 m Measured in an open environment free of interference. Actual transmission distance may vary by the operating environment. |
Bluetooth
| Protocol | Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 2.4000-2.4835 GHz Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Refer to local laws and regulations for more information. |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | ＜10 dBm |
Battery
| Capacity | 3110 mAh |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 83.5 g |
| Nominal Voltage | 7.16 V |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Chemical System | LiNiMnCoO2 |
| Energy | 22.3 Wh |
| Charging Temperature | 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
| Charging Time | When Charging via Aircraft (30W max charging power): From 0% to 100%: Approx. 70 minutes* When Using the Battery Charging Hub for Charging One Battery (48W max charging power): From 0% to 100%: Approx. 45 minutes** When Using the Battery Charging Hub for Parallel Charging Two Batteries (65W max charging power): Two batteries from 0% to 100%: Approx. 70 minutes*** * Using the DJI 30W USB-C Charger or a charger that supports the PD protocol with a power output higher than 30 W. ** Using the DJI 65W USB-C Charger or a charger that supports the PD protocol with a power output higher than 48 W. *** Using the DJI 65W USB-C Charger or a charger that supports the PD protocol with a power output higher than 65 W. |
Battery Charging Hub
| Input | 5 V, 4.3 A 9 V, 4.3 A 12 V, 4.3 A 15 V, 4.3 A |
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| Output (power accumulation) | Max 45 W |
| Output (charging) | 15 V, 2 A 12 V, 2 A 9 V, 3 A 5 V, 3 A |
| Rated Power | 65 W |
| Charging Type | Supports Parallel Charging of Two Batteries Parallel charging requires the DJI 65W Portable Charger or a charger with at least 65W output, 4.3A current at 15V, and PD protocol support, along with a charging cable rated for at least 5A and also supporting PD protocol. Otherwise, batteries will be charged individually. |
| Compatibility | DJI Flip Intelligent Flight Battery |
Charger
| Recommended Charger | DJI 65W Portable Charger* USB Power Delivery chargers * When you charge the battery mounted to the aircraft, the maximum charging power supported is 30 W. * When you charge the battery inserted into the Parallel Charging Hub, the maximum charging power supported is 65 W. |
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Storage
| Recommended microSD Cards | Kingston CANVAS Go! Plus 64GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS Go! Plus 128GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS Go! Plus 256GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS Go! Plus 512GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Professional 1066x 256GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Professional 1066x 512GB U3 A2 V30 microSDXC |
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DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller
| Max Operating Time | Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 3.5 hours When Charging a Mobile Device: 1.5 hours |
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| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Max Supported Mobile Device Size | 180×86×10 mm (L×W×H) |
App
| Mobile Device App | DJI Fly |
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| Required Operating System | iOS 13.0 or later Android 7.0 or later |
