DJI unveils its first foldable drone: the $999 Mavic Pro, launching October 15

Hot off the reveal of GoPro’s first drone — the foldable Karma — DJI is revealing its own super-portable drone today: the Mavic Pro.

The high-end drone company has priced the Mavic Pro, its first foldable drone, at $999. The drone features a 4.3-mile range and 4K camera, and it can be preordered now — but won’t ship until October 15. DJI says the drone will also be sold at its stores in Hong Kong, Seoul, and Shenzhen around “mid-October,” and at Apple Stores roughly “in early November.”

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The Mavic Pro ships with many of the same features found in DJI’s pricier Phantom 4, but it’s significantly smaller and lacks the polished, Apple-inspired design found in the Phantom line. “DJI is not about cute,” a spokesperson told us when asked about the design departure.

Here’s a more detailed look at the Mavic Pro specs.

• Size: 1.62 lbs
• Camera: 4K video at 30fps, 1080p HD at 96fps, 12-megapixel camera
• Range: Max 4.3 mile (7 km) range
• Battery: 3830 mAh battery, 27-minute flight time
• Speed: Max 40 mph (64.8 kph) speed in “Sport Mode”
• Max wind:  Resistance up to 24 mph (38.5 kph) winds
• Gimbal: 3-axis, “-90° to +30°” pitch, “0° or 90°” roll.
• Self-flying features: DJI’s FlightAutonomy, ActiveTrack, and Terrain Follow

And here’s a closer look at the device.

Please note: The Mavic Pro is not as shiny or sleek as DJI’s photos appear.

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Corrected 9:02 a.m. PT: The drone is 1.62 lbs, not 1.43 pounds.