If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump into drones, this might be it: the DJI Flip is now down to just $349 as part of an early Black Friday special, with deeper cuts on the upgraded RC 2 bundles as well. And considering how hard this tiny, ultra-safe drone has been trending, these early discounts are kind of a gift.
We’re talking real savings on one of DJI’s newest lightweight drones: a gadget built for travelers, vloggers, indoor flyers, and pretty much anyone who wants great aerial shots without stressing about safety or learning curves.
DJI has built the Flip for one core audience: people who want great footage but absolutely don’t want to crash a drone. And they nailed it. Unlike traditional mini drones with exposed propellers, the Flip has a full circular propeller guard baked right into the design — not an accessory you snap on later, but a built-in protective ring that encloses the blades completely. It’s made of carbon fiber, so it isn’t flimsy. It feels like a flying GoPro with training wheels, in the best possible way.
This means:
- You can fly it indoors without panicking
- You can bump into stuff without shredding curtains
- You can hand it to a first-time pilot and not worry they’ll trim their eyebrows off
- Pets and kids stay safe around it
DJI also added 3D infrared sensing, which gives the Flip automatic braking — even in low light. So when you drift too close to a wall, a tree, a pole, or that very expensive TV, the drone just… stops. And launching it is even easier. You can literally take off from your palm with a single tap, which makes you look dramatically cooler than you actually are.
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Safety aside, the Flip isn’t just cute — it’s capable. You get It packs a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, capable of shooting 48-megapixel stills and 4K HDR video at 60fps. For creators chasing cinematic depth, it supports 4K at 100 fps in slow-motion, 2.7K vertical shooting, and even offers 10-bit D-Log M color mode for richer post-production flexibility. You also get AI subject tracking (via FocusTrack), along with six intelligent shooting modes including Dronie, Circle, Rocket, Helix, Spotlight, and Boomerang. For more automated cinematic shots, features like MasterShots let the drone fly pre-defined routes and stitch together clips with transitions, while Hyperlapse supports time-lapses in different styles.
Translation for non-techies: your vacation videos will finally look like a real travel vlog.
It also weighs under 249 grams, meaning recreational fliers in the US skip FAA registration.
Okay, now to the fun part. Amazon has slashed Flip prices early, but only for Prime members, and the savings go up to $160 off. Here’s what’s on the table:
- DJI Flip (with RC-N3 controller): $349 (down from $439)
- DJI Flip + RC 2 controller: $509 (down from $639)
- DJI Flip Fly More Combo + RC 2: $619 (down from $779)
If you’re new to drones, the base kit is the easy pick. If you want the “never worry about battery life again” package, the Fly More Combo is the sweet spot — you get three batteries, a charging hub, and the upgraded controller with a built-in screen. Either way, these prices are the lowest we’ve seen since launch, making this one of the best entry-level drone deals of the season.
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