Will the DJI Mavic 4 have deep discounts for Black Friday 2026?

Rarely post but I saw this and had to chime in since DJI never—and I mean never—slashes flagship prices that fast. If that DJI Mavic 4 Fly More Combo drops mid-2026, Black Friday will just be 'free' extras like ND filters (the basic ones) or maybe a bag. Wait, no—it's usually just DJI Credit. Just grab a DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo refurb instead and keep the cash.

I just looked into this last week and the data from the Mavic 3 launch suggests a $2,100 budget is too low for a brand-new DJI Mavic 4 Fly More Combo in late 2026. DJI typically maintains high margins on flagship hardware for the first 12 months. I am no expert but the price trackers show these flagships only hit 20% off after the 18-month mark. Here are the three paths I found during my research:

• DJI Mavic 4 Fly More Combo: Expect a launch price around $2,399. Black Friday 2026 will likely only see "value-add" deals like a free carrying case or DJI ND Filters Set. A cash discount of more than $100 is unlikely so soon after release. This will put you over your $2,100 cap.
• DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo: By Black Friday 2026, this will be the previous-gen flagship. Official refurbished units currently sell for roughly $1,800. In late 2026, new old-stock will likely be cleared out at $1,900, which fits your budget perfectly and provides the triple-camera system needed for the Alps.
• DJI Air 3: This is the mid-tier alternative. The Fly More kit with the DJI RC 2 Controller usually lists for $1,549. It lacks the 1-inch sensor of the Pro series but the dual-camera setup is useful for mountain landscapes where you need telephoto reach. For a early 2027 trip, the Mavic 3 Pro is the most realistic high-end option for that specific budget.

ngl you wont see deep discounts that soon but i learned from my current setup that waiting for the first holiday cycle is more about getting a RELIABLE unit. my early-adopter kit had so many firmware bugs it almost ruined a mountain trip so id lowkey wait to ensure you get stable gear...

Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.

I’ve been through three of these — DJI is stingy. Wait, are you shooting video or stills?

• Buy a DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo refurb.
• Skip the Mavic 4 hype.

Regarding what #4 said about "ngl you wont see deep discounts that soon..." — I've been thinking about this while I was out earlier, and I actually have a slightly different take, mostly because I’m a bit of a stickler for safety. I once took my old setup — it was a different brand, one of the main competitors back then — out into some high-altitude cold, and the battery sensors completely misread the voltage. It just dropped right out of the sky. It wasn't even that old, but the tech just wasn't as refined as the newer stuff is now. If you're heading to the Alps, you really ought to double-check:

• The cold-weather reliability of older battery designs.
• How the obstacle sensors handle "white-out" conditions against snow.
• The signal strength when you've got a literal mountain between you and the craft. Wait, no — what I'm trying to say is that I'd be very careful about prioritizing a "deal" over the latest flight safety tech. I learned the hard way that saving a few hundred bucks feels like a huge mistake when you're staring at a pile of broken carbon fiber. If the DJI Mavic 4 offers better redundancy, it might be the safer bet for a trip like that. Just make sure you're not cutting corners on the hardware that's supposed to keep it in the air. I'd recommend getting a professional opinion on the specific sensor upgrades before you commit to an older unit.