The middle of 2026 has brought exciting developments for drone enthusiasts and commercial operators alike. The most significant buzz surrounds the highly anticipated DJI Air 4. In May 2026, active filings and database sightings confirmed that the drone is entering its final stages of field testing. As operators in Jordan plan their equipment acquisition strategy for the latter half of the year, understanding what the Air 4 brings to the table is vital.

Quick Summary & Direct Answer

As of May 2026, the DJI Air 4 has been spotted in flight-reporting databases used for mandatory compliance, indicating a release window of Q4 2026 (likely September–November). Key rumored specifications include a dual 1-inch CMOS sensor camera array, upgraded O5 high-definition transmission, and an operating weight close to the regulatory sub-250g threshold, which would offer major permit advantages.

Sighted in Compliance Flight Databases: Development Stage

The breakthrough confirmation of the Air 4’s existence came when registration logs appeared on Chinese drone compliance registries. Historically, when a new DJI serial number appears in these official flight databases, a commercial launch follows within four to six months. This places the expected launch window between late September and November 2026, aligning perfectly with the holiday buying season and autumn corporate budgets.

Dual 1-Inch Sensors and Regulatory Weight Class Rumors

The most discussed technical specification is the potential camera configuration. Rumors suggest the Air 4 will feature a dual-lens system, but unlike the Air 3’s mixed sensor sizes, both the wide-angle and medium-telephoto cameras are rumored to utilize 1-inch sensors. Additionally, heavy speculation suggests DJI might attempt to shave weight to bring the Air 4 below 250 grams, exempting it from strict registration laws in several countries.

Rumored DJI Air 4 Specifications vs. DJI Air 3

Specification / Feature	DJI Air 3 (Actual)	DJI Air 4 (Rumored)
Release Date	July 2023	Q4 2026 (Expected Sept-Nov)
Camera Sensor	Dual 1/1.3-inch CMOS Sensors	Dual 1-inch CMOS Sensors (Wide + Tele)
Transmission Range	O4 HD (up to 20 km)	O5 HD (up to 25 km / SDR Hybrid)
Weight	720g (C1 Class)	Targeting Sub-250g or Sub-500g (Permit Exempt)
Obstacle Avoidance	Omnidirectional (APAS 5.0)	Omnidirectional LiDAR-assisted (APAS 6.0)
Battery Flight Time	46 Minutes	50+ Minutes (High-density solid-state cells)

Preparing for the Air 4 Launch in Jordan

As a leading commercial drone provider in Amman, Loyalty Drones closely monitors these hardware updates. If the Air 4 achieves a sub-250g weight with dual 1-inch sensors, it will revolutionize local operations, making it much easier to secure permits for complex urban filming shoots while maintaining cinema-quality output.