By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 20 by Billy G.
DJI Mavic 4 ProvsAutel EVO Lite+
Worth-It Score: 75/100WAITDJI Mavic 4 Pro scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
✓VerifiedConfidence: 85%
Verdict: The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the better drone for almost every metric — sharper camera, better obstacle avoidance, longer flight time, and a more mature ecosystem. The Autel EVO Lite+ is the right choice only for buyers who specifically need to avoid DJI due to workplace or government policy, or who have strong concerns about DJI's data practices.
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Winner: DJI Mavic 4 Pro
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: 8/10
Autel EVO Lite+: 7.3/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Autel EVO Lite+
Camera Sensor
1-inch CMOS, 50MP
1/2" CMOS, 50MP
Video
4K 120fps, 6K 30fps
4K 60fps
Flight Time
43 min (rated)
40 min (rated)
Obstacle Avoidance
Omnidirectional (APAS 5.0)
3-way
Max Range
20 km
12 km
Weight
~800g
~835g
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
What works
Hasselblad 1-inch CMOS — best aerial camera in class
Omnidirectional APAS 5.0 obstacle avoidance
43-minute rated flight time
What doesn't
Subject to government/military use restrictions in some contexts
DJI requires app account and cloud connectivity
Higher price
Autel EVO Lite+
What works
Not subject to DJI-specific regulatory restrictions
Competitive 40-minute flight time
Good camera for price
What doesn't
Smaller 1/2" sensor vs DJI's 1-inch
3-way obstacle avoidance only
Smaller app ecosystem and fewer intelligent flight modes
Bottom line
Our pick: DJI Mavic 4 Pro. It edges out the alternative on hasselblad 1-inch cmos — best aerial camera in class. That said, Autel EVO Lite+ still wins on not subject to dji-specific regulatory restrictions — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.