Parrot
Parrot Disco · Base
2016
66
/ 100
From $799
VS
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base wins by 30
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base
2025
96
/ 100
From $2,099
Specdex verdict
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Parrot Disco · Base lands at 66 and DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base at 96. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base ahead by 30 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Parrot Disco · Base if…
- ✓Professional or purpose-specific
- ✓Modular payloads (enterprise)
- ✓Cinematic capture (cine models)
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base if…
- ✓Stabilized 4K+ video
- ✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- ✓Compact folding chassis
Parrot Disco · Base 66
vs 96 DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base
Score breakdown
Parrot Disco · Base
66 camera 66
flight 88
stability 90
features 64
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base
96 camera 96
flight 88
stability 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Parrot Disco · Base | DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 | 2025 |
Parrot Disco · Base
Pros
- +Professional or purpose-specific
- +Modular payloads (enterprise)
- +Cinematic capture (cine models)
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Regulatory complexity for commercial use
- −Limited flight time on pro rigs
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base
Pros
- +Stabilized 4K+ video
- +Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
- +Compact folding chassis
Cons
- −Regulation varies by region
- −Battery extras add up
- −Weather-sensitive
FAQ: Parrot Disco · Base vs DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base
Which is better, Parrot Disco · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 30. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Parrot Disco · Base worth the price? +
At $799, Parrot Disco · Base delivers a Specdex score of 66 — strongest in stability.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
Does Parrot Disco · Base or DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.