The DJI Flip has very good image quality for a 249 g drone: a 1/1.3-inch, 48 MP sensor behind a bright 24 mm f/1.7 lens, 4K/60 HDR video, 4K/100 slow motion and 10-bit D-Log M at up to 150 Mbps. Photos come out sharp and detailed in good light, with 48 MP RAW for editing. Its limits are a single fixed lens, no HLG or Night mode, and noise in very low light.
Video quality
- 4K at 24 to 60 fps, with 4K/100 slow motion. 1080p also goes to 100 fps.
- HDR at 4K/60. DJI says the Flip's dual native ISO improves dynamic range at 60 fps and below.
- D-Log M (10-bit) keeps highlight and shadow detail for grading. See Flip LUT.
- 150 Mbps bitrate holds fine detail like leaves and waves.
- Vertical video at 2.7K or 1080p, up to 30 fps. See Flip vertical video.
- Digital zoom up to 3x at 4K and 4x at 1080p. Zoom softens the image, so use it sparingly.
Photo quality
- 48 MP (8064×6048) for detail and crops; 12 MP for cleaner low-light shots.
- RAW (DNG) and JPEG.
- AEB of 3, 5 or 7 frames at 12 MP in 2/3 EV steps for HDR.
- Simulated long exposures of 2.5 to 8 seconds at 12 MP.
In daylight, 48 MP RAW files hold plenty of detail for prints and social posts. For sunsets, AEB brackets beat a single exposure.
Stability and sharpness
The camera sits on a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, so footage is smooth in normal flight. The Flip's light weight and full propeller guards make it more sensitive to wind than heavier drones. In gusts, expect some drift and occasional wobble. Fly in Cine mode for the smoothest results.
Low-light quality
The f/1.7 lens helps a lot at dusk. Normal video goes up to ISO 6400. Past ISO 1600 or so, noise becomes noticeable. There's no Night mode. See DJI Flip at night.
How to get the best image quality
- Shoot Pro mode at ISO 100.
- Use ND filters in daylight so the shutter sits near double the frame rate.
- Use D-Log M only if you'll grade; Normal looks finished out of the drone.
- Clean the lens before each flight. With the guards around it, it's easy to touch.
Flip vs Mini 4 Pro image quality
Both use 1/1.3-inch, 48 MP sensors with f/1.7 lenses. The Mini 4 Pro adds a rotating gimbal for true vertical shots, HLG and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. The Flip adds full propeller guards, palm launch and a lower price. For image quality alone, they're close. Compare in Flip vs Mini 4 Pro, or shop the DJI Flip.
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