Anyone else tracking potential DJI Early Black Friday deals for 2025? I’m specifically interested in discounts on the Mini series, Air 3, or any combo bundles with extra batteries and ND filters. In past years, did DJI or major retailers like Amazon or Best Buy offer better prices? Also, do early November promos usually beat the actual Black Friday deals, or is it smarter to wait? Curious what others are planning and watching for this year.
It is already live through stores below:
Amazon USA: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=stores&BI=8941&KBID=10361&SID=12345&DFF=d50
DJI Official Store: https://fave.co/3TcJaiM
B&H Photo Video:
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TIL! Thanks for sharing
Hi there, so from my (pretty new) DJI experience, I’d personally plan around the *main* Black Friday weekend, not too early.
Last year I bought a Mini-series drone and a gimbal during DJI’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday stuff. The big discounts for me were on the bundles (Fly More + extra batteries) rather than the base drone. Early promos a week or two before were smaller, like modest % off or freebies, but the best value showed up right on the main weekend.
If your budget’s tight, I’d:
- Wait for the official DJI Black Friday page to go live
- Compare DJI store vs Amazon/retailers (some had better bundle prices)
- Decide in advance which combo you want so you don’t rush and buy the wrong thing
I’m pretty cautious, so I’d rather “miss” a tiny early deal than gamble and skip the main ones. I did that and I’m happy with what I paid.
Hope this helps!
Hi there, so from watching DJI sales the last 4–5 years, I’d *budget* as if the discounts will be pretty modest and mainly on bundles, not base units.
They do sometimes run “early” Black Friday or 11.11–style promos, but honestly they’ve often been underwhelming vs the hype. You might see 5–10% off drones, and slightly better value on Fly More Combos or kits that toss in extra batteries/props. The really big % discounts are usually on older models or accessories they’re clearly trying to clear out.
If you’re cost‑conscious, I’d:
1. **Decide your hard budget now** (e.g. “Mini 4 Pro Fly More up to $X”). That way you’re not upsold by a flashy but small discount.
2. **Track prices now** (official DJI store, Amazon, B&H, Adorama) and screenshot or note current prices. DJI sometimes inflates “original” prices so the BF % looks better than it is.
3. **Watch for retailer bundles**, not just DJI’s own. I’ve had better luck with third‑party bundles throwing in legit extras (cases, SD cards) rather than DJI actually cutting the price much.
4. **Be ready for a small Osmo / gimbal discount**. Those have historically seen slightly more aggressive promos than the latest drones, but still nothing crazy.
Realistic expectation for 2025 based on past years: small early deals, slightly better (but still not amazing) on the main BF/Cyber weekend, and the best value usually in bundles or older models. If the current Mini‑series you want drops anywhere close to 10% off with extra batteries, I’d personally pounce and not wait for “something better” – I’ve done that before and just ended up paying full price later.
Hope this helps you plan without getting sucked into the marketing noise!
Hey, veteran DJI nerd here 😅
My tip: for drones specifically, I’d *plan* around safety and reliability first, savings second.
If history repeats, DJI’s “best-looking” discounts often hit slightly older kits or bundles with extra batteries/props. That’s fine, but:
**1. Wait for the *post*-Black Friday firmware wave.**
New buyers + fresh firmware = bugs sometimes. I’ve seen early adopters grab a “deal” on a Mini, then fight with random disconnects or gimbal quirks for weeks while DJI patches things. If you buy, I’d do it close to (or just after) the main BF weekend so you can see what issues pop up here and on DJI forums.
**2. Prioritize Fly More / extra batteries over chasing the deepest price cut.**
From a safety POV, tired pilots and flying “just one more battery” is when accidents happen. Extra, healthy batteries + spare props + proper ND filters do more for safe, stable flying than saving an extra $40 on the base drone.
**3. Don’t sleep on authorized retailers.**
Places like B&H, DJI Store, Amazon (sold by DJI/authorized) sometimes do small extras (free care, SD cards, cases). That stuff matters in a crash or flyaway. Make sure the deal *includes* DJI Care Refresh or budget for it – it’s saved me twice over the years.
**4. Watch for “too good” third‑party deals.**
2020–2024 I saw a bunch of sketchy “BF” offers with grey-import drones, mismatched batteries, or no valid warranty. Looks cheap, but when your Mini falls out of the sky and you can’t get support, that discount is gone instantly.
So, how I’d plan 2025:
- Start tracking prices 4–6 weeks before BF so you know the real baseline.
- Aim to buy from DJI or an authorized shop during the *main* BF/Cyber window.
- Prioritize a solid bundle + DJI Care over chasing an early extra 5–10% off from a random seller.
You’ll still get a decent deal, but more importantly, you’ll end up with a setup that’s safe, reliable, and supported… which is what really matters once it’s in the air. Hope this helps!
So quick story: I waited for DJI’s “big” Black Friday last year… then saw better % discounts on Autel and Insta360 while DJI only did small cuts and mainly bundles. Kinda disappointing tbh. If you’re budget‑sensitive, I’d actually watch multiple brands + retailers (Amazon, B&H, Best Buy) because competitors often push real early deals to undercut DJI, while DJI keeps margins tighter and focuses on moving slightly older models. If you’re set on a Mini, cool, but I’d plan by tracking prices from September, compare against Autel/Nano-style drones + phone gimbals from Insta360/Hohem, and be ready to jump whenever you see a genuine drop (not just a “free case” promo) — sometimes that’s the week *before* Black Friday, and sometimes it’s the competitors, not DJI, that give you the best value.