DJI Flip Black Friday Deal: Save $90 On This Revolutionary Compact Drone Before December 23 Deadline

Black Friday has delivered aggressive discounts on the DJI Flip, with the beginner-friendly vlogging drone seeing its first major price cuts since launching in January 2025. Amazon Prime members can now grab the DJI Flip for just $349, down from $439—representing a $90 savings on DJI’s newest sub-250g camera drone.

The timing couldn’t be more critical for pilots considering DJI purchases before potential supply disruptions reshape the market.

Revolutionary Design Meets Black Friday Pricing

The DJI Flip launched in January 2025 as DJI’s first drone with built-in full-coverage propeller guards. The lightweight carbon fiber guards fold vertically with the drone’s unique design, creating comprehensive protection without adding bulk.

This safety-first approach makes the Flip ideal for indoor flying, close-proximity operations, and beginners who need crash protection during the learning curve. The guards aren’t snap-on accessories—they’re engineered into the drone’s core structure.

Three Black Friday configurations are available:

• DJI Flip with RC-N3 controller: $349 (was $439, save $90)
• DJI Flip with RC 2 screen controller: $539 (was $639, save $100)
• DJI Flip Fly More Combo with RC 2: $619 (was $779, save $160)

All deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members and represent the lowest prices since the Flip’s January debut.

Professional Camera In A Beginner Package

The Flip packs a 1/1.3-inch sensor—significantly larger than typical beginner drones—capable of 4K/60fps HDR video and 48-megapixel photos.

The camera features an f/1.7 aperture for excellent low-light performance and an 82.1-degree field of view. The 3-axis gimbal provides mechanical stabilization across tilt, roll, and pan axes, ensuring smooth footage even during aggressive maneuvers.

Advanced shooters can access 10-bit D-Log M color mode for professional post-production flexibility. The Flip also supports 4K at 100fps for slow-motion capture and dedicated 2.7K vertical shooting for social media content.

Flight time reaches 31 minutes per battery, matching the performance of drones twice its price. The Fly More Combo delivers 93 minutes of total airtime across three batteries—enough for extended shooting sessions without constant recharging breaks.

Palm Control And AI Tracking

The Flip supports palm takeoff and landing without a remote controller required. Simply place your hand under the drone, confirm the subject, and it launches automatically.

Subject tracking uses AI-powered FocusTrack technology to keep subjects perfectly framed during dynamic movement. Whether hiking, biking, or filming family events, the Flip acts like a personal cinematographer automatically adjusting position and camera angle.

Six QuickShots modes execute professional flight patterns with one tap: Dronie, Circle, Rocket, Spotlight, Helix, and Boomerang. MasterShots automatically plans multi-angle sequences and edits them with music and transitions for instant social media content.

The drone includes 3D infrared sensing for automatic obstacle braking, though forward-only detection means pilots should remain mindful of sideways and backward movements.

Regulation-Friendly For Recreational Pilots

The Flip weighs exactly 249 grams—strategically positioned below the FAA’s 250-gram registration threshold.

Recreational pilots in the United States can fly the Flip immediately after purchase without FAA paperwork, Remote ID compliance, or registration fees. This makes it ideal for travelers, casual pilots, and gift recipients who want to start flying without regulatory complexity.

Maximum transmission range extends to 44,000 feet (8.3 miles or 13 km) using DJI’s O4 video transmission system. The full HD 1080p live feed maintains stability even at extended distances in typical interference conditions.

Level 5 wind resistance (up to 24 mph or 38 kph) keeps the Flip stable in breezy conditions where lighter drones struggle. GPS return-to-home automatically brings the drone back if signal is lost or battery runs low.

Why This Black Friday Matters

These discounts arrive at a critical moment for the U.S. drone market. Section 1709 of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act requires a federal security review of DJI by December 23, 2025. If no agency completes the audit, DJI automatically joins the FCC’s Covered List, blocking new product certifications and future imports.

No federal agency has confirmed they’re conducting the mandated review, and ten months have passed since the one-year deadline started counting. DJI sent letters to five agencies in March 2025 requesting initiation of the security assessment—with no response.

Current DJI drones remain legal to fly even if the company joins the Covered List. Your Flip purchased before December 23 will continue working normally. However, new model launches, firmware updates, warranty support, and replacement parts could become limited after that deadline.

Major U.S. retailers already report near-total DJI inventory depletion across most product lines. DJI’s official U.S. store shows most models as sold out. The December 23 deadline creates uncertainty about future product availability that’s driving increased purchases during this final Black Friday before the regulatory cutoff.

DroneXL’s Take

The DJI Flip represents exactly what the beginner drone market needs: professional imaging capability wrapped in safety-focused design at accessible pricing. The built-in propeller guards eliminate the intimidation factor that keeps many potential pilots from trying drones, while the 1/1.3-inch sensor delivers image quality that won’t limit creative ambitions as skills develop.

This Black Friday discount makes the value proposition even stronger. At $349 for the base kit, you’re getting Mini 4 Pro sensor quality, palm control convenience, and comprehensive safety features for less than DJI Mini 4K pricing. The $100 savings on the RC 2 bundle delivers a built-in screen controller that eliminates phone mounting hassles—a worthwhile upgrade for pilots who want simplified operation.

But the regulatory elephant dominates every DJI purchase decision in late 2025. We’ve been tracking the December 23 deadline since the NDAA passed, and the complete absence of federal agency action suggests automatic Covered List addition is becoming increasingly likely. The FCC granted itself retroactive ban powers in October 2025, closing loopholes that would have allowed workarounds.

This mirrors broader patterns we’ve documented throughout 2025. The pressure on American drone policy isn’t about evidence-based security findings—it’s about regulatory capture driven by competitor lobbying from companies that can’t match DJI’s innovation and pricing. When industry experts warned that lawmakers are eliminating Chinese drones while no American alternative exists at consumer prices, they were ignored.

For pilots on the fence about entering the drone hobby, this Black Friday removes most barriers. Record-low pricing on a proven platform, immediate Amazon Prime availability with buyer protection, no registration requirements for recreational use, and 30 days until the deadline creates optimal conditions for purchase decisions.

The Flip specifically targets the overlap between safety-conscious beginners and content creators who need reliable tracking features. If you’ve been intimidated by exposed propellers or worried about indoor crashes, the Flip eliminates those concerns. If you’re a vlogger tired of tripod-mounted cameras, the palm control and AI tracking deliver shots that were impossible without expensive equipment and camera operators just a few years ago.

Stock availability won’t last forever at these prices. Major retailers typically exhaust inventory by Cyber Monday during normal years. With supply chain uncertainty and the December 23 deadline accelerating purchase decisions, this Black Friday likely represents the best combination of pricing and availability we’ll see.

The fundamental question remains: should a company controlling 76-90% of the U.S. consumer drone market be banned through bureaucratic inaction rather than actual security findings? We support the Drone Advocacy Alliance’s push for either immediate audit action or deadline extension. But while that political fight continues, pilots need equipment today.

The DJI Flip at $349 delivers exceptional value whether regulatory uncertainty materializes into actual restrictions or gets resolved through proper security review. It’s a legitimate tool that serves real needs for real people—and this Black Friday pricing makes it more accessible than ever.

What do you think? Is the DJI Flip the right entry point into drones, or would you recommend waiting to see how the December 23 deadline plays out? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Featured photo credit: Air Photography