Still no FCC filing as of late June and no official announcement, so a US Air 4 is in doubt for 2026. The May 11 sighting in a Chinese flight-filing app (sub-250g) remains the most concrete signal; with the FCC filing still absent, a mid-2026 launch now looks unlikely and late 2026 / early 2027 is the realistic window.
DJI Air 4: Release Date, Rumored Specs & US Availability
Expected release: now likely late 2026 / early 2027 — a mid-2026 launch looks unlikely with no FCC filing as of late June, which leaves a US launch in doubt. The DJI Air 4 is the expected successor to the DJI Air 3S. After an early-2026 prototype screenshot, the first registry-level sighting surfaced on May 11, 2026 in a Chinese flight-filing app — pointing to a sub-250g body (lighter than the 724g Air 3S), a rumored 1/1.3-inch sensor, O4+ transmission, and 38–40 minute flight time. DJI has made no official announcement.
By the DJI Rumors editorial team · Sources include leaked prototype images and industry insider reports
What you can actually buy in the US right now
The Air 4 has no FCC filing and may never reach US shelves. Here's the gear you can order today instead.
DJI Air 3S
The current DJI Air drone — in stock in the US today while the Air 4 stays blocked.
$1,439.00
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DJI Flip
Under 250g, so no FAA registration. The budget DJI you can still buy stateside.
$439
Autel EVO Lite+
Prefer to skip the DJI ban entirely? Autel's Air-class rival ships freely in the US.
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What We Know So Far
- •Leaked prototype + flight-app sighting — an early-2026 prototype screenshot showed an Air 3S-like design with a larger camera module; on May 11, 2026 the Air 4 was spotted in a Chinese flight-filing app (the first registry-level hit), pointing to a sub-250g body.
- •Camera upgrade expected — the prototype shows a noticeably larger camera sensor area. A 1-inch or 1/1.3-inch sensor is speculated.
- •Enhanced obstacle avoidance — additional sensor housings visible on the airframe suggest improved omnidirectional sensing.
- •No FCC filing yet — which typically appears 6–10 weeks before launch. This suggests release is still several months away.
Rumored Specs
These specs are speculative, based on the leaked prototype image and DJI’s historical upgrade patterns:
| Camera Sensor | Likely 1-inch or 1/1.3-inch (up from dual 1/1.3-inch on Air 3S) |
| Video | Expected 4K/120fps or higher |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Enhanced omnidirectional (more sensor points) |
| Transmission | Likely O4+ (upgrade from O4 on Air 3S) |
| Flight Time | Expected 40+ minutes |
| Weight | Unknown — likely ~700–800g class |
Expected Release Date
Based on the prototype leak timing and the still-absent FCC filing, a global DJI Air 4 was expected around mid-2026— but that now looks unlikely. An FCC filing typically precedes a US launch by 6–10 weeks; with late June here and none on record, the realistic window has slipped to late 2026 / early 2027.
Price
The Air 3S launched at $1,099 for the base model. Expect the Air 4 in a similar range, possibly slightly higher if the sensor and transmission are substantially upgraded. No pricing leaks have surfaced yet.
US Availability
As a consumer drone over 250g, the Air 4 will likely follow DJI’s recent US pattern: global launch first, US availability through Amazon third-party retailers days later. Watch for an FCC filing as the first concrete signal of US market readiness.
For the full breakdown of the DJI ban and US buying options, see our complete US availability guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DJI Air 4 confirmed?
Not officially. A leaked prototype screenshot emerged in early 2026 showing a design similar to the Air 3S with upgraded camera hardware and additional obstacle avoidance sensors.
When will the DJI Air 4 be released?
Based on DJI's product cycles and the leaked prototype timing, the Air 4 was expected around mid-2026 — but with no FCC filing spotted as of early July, that now looks unlikely, and a late-2026 or early-2027 launch is the realistic window.
What's new in the DJI Air 4?
Rumored improvements include a larger camera sensor, enhanced omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, longer flight time, and O4+ video transmission. Exact specs are unconfirmed.