Xiaomi said that the Mi Drone can fly for 27 minutes per session thanks to a 5,100 mAh battery and to a range of 3km. That’s about on par with DJI’s drones, which fly for 23-28 minutes ...

Image: Xiaomi However, Xiaomi is known for sleek yet very cheap devices — its Mi Band costs only $15, and its Segway competitor, the Ninebot mini, costs around $314.

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We knew it was coming, so it's not a total surprise. But, the very fact that Xiaomi -- best known for its phones -- is getting into the drone business is a bit of an eyebrow raiser. Today, the ...

The drone wars have begun. Watch out, DJI. Xiaomi’s first drones are here and are ultra cheap. Dubbed the Mi Drone, the company announced on Wednesday two models in 1080p and 4K.

Xiaomi unveils the Mi Drone, costing $460 for 4K video or $380 for 1080p. The price is way lower than DJI, but the quality remains to be seen.

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(Xiaomi also sells a Mi Drone backpack for $15). The catch, of course, is that all of this is great news if you live in China, but not particularly helpful stateside.

Xiaomi says the Mi Drone will come in two versions, one with a 4K-resolution camera and another with a 1080p camera. The former will be available in late July for 2,999 yuan ...

Xiaomi's drone is simply dubbed Mi, in keeping with its category of consumer products by the same name. And it certainly has some resemblance to DJI's Phantom series, with an all-white body and a ...

DJI's Phantom 3's 4K, equipped with similar features to Xiaomi's Mi Drones, is also priced at 4,999 yuan ($762), almost 70 percent more expensive than the Mi Drone 4K version.