DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Mysterious Sensor Sparks LiDAR Debate For Obstacle Avoidance

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Mysterious Sensor Sparks LiDAR Debate For Obstacle Avoidance

In a revealing post on X by DJI watcher Jasper Ellens , a new image of the highly anticipated DJI Mavic 4 Pro showcases a mysterious sensor integrated on one of its propeller arms. The discovery, highlighted with a red circle in Ellens’ post, has sparked speculation about whether this sensor represents LiDAR technology similar to that on the DJI Air 3S—or if it’s a simpler infrared (IR) system. This sensor, however, serves a critical purpose: ob…