DJI Flip Update Adds Dolly Zoom for Cinematic Shots

If you’re the kind of traveler who loves documenting your adventures from above, the DJI Flip just became your new best friend. Compact, travel-ready, and designed with creators in mind, DJI’s pint-sized drone already impressed vloggers with its 4K60 horizontal video and 48MP stills. Now, thanks to its latest DJI Flip firmware update, it’s evolving into something far more cinematic—with a new Dolly Zoom feature and image upgrades that bring a professional touch to your travel footage without the need for bulky gear or advanced skills.

Introducing Dolly Zoom: Big Screen Drama, No Extra Gear Required
The highlight of this DJI Flip update is the inclusion of a Dolly Zoom effect—an iconic visual technique used in movies to create a surreal, perspective-shifting shot. Popularized by filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg, the Dolly Zoom combines a zoom-in or zoom-out with camera movement in the opposite direction, creating the illusion that your subject stays in place while the background expands or compresses.

Traditionally, this effect required complex camera rigs or post-production edits. Now, with DJI’s latest mini drone with Dolly Zoom, creators can pull off this cinematic shot with just a tap. Thanks to intelligent flight modes and subject tracking, the DJI Flip makes this powerful filmmaking tool accessible to beginners and professionals alike—perfect for vlogging, travel content, or storytelling on the go.

Enhanced Skin Tones and Visual Fine-Tuning
Beyond the dramatic zoom effect, this firmware update (v01.00.13.00) introduces refined image processing, specifically enhancing how skin tones are rendered. Whether you’re capturing golden-hour selfies, travel vlogs, or lifestyle shots, the DJI Flip now delivers more natural, vibrant, and accurate colors. The changes apply to both still images and video, ensuring consistent improvements across all content formats.

With these visual upgrades, DJI is reinforcing its commitment to making the Flip the best vlogging drone for beginners and travelers—an easy-to-carry, easy-to-fly tool that elevates content without complicated gear.

DJI Flip: Key Specs for Content Creators
Before this firmware update, the DJI Flip already stood out as one of the best travel drones of 2025. It redefined portability and performance in one ultra-compact package. Here’s a recap of what makes this mini drone so powerful:

• 4K60 Horizontal Video – Shoot smooth, cinematic-quality footage.
• 2.7K Vertical Video – Capture content made for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts with no cropping needed.
• 48MP Still Images – Snap high-resolution aerial shots with rich detail.
• Built-In Full-Coverage Propeller Guards – Safer flights indoors and in tight spaces.
• AI Subject Tracking – Automatically keeps subjects centered and in focus.
• Auto Flight Modes – Includes creative presets like Rocket, Circle, and now, Dolly Zoom.
• Up to 31 Minutes of Flight Time – Long-lasting battery for uninterrupted sessions.
• O4 Transmission (8-Mile Range) – Strong, low-latency signal even in challenging environments.
• 10-Bit D-Log M Color Mode – Professional-grade color flexibility in post-production.
• Ultra-Portable Folding Design – Arms and guards fold into the body for pocket-sized portability.

These specs are why the Flip has become a go-to compact drone for creators who want power and portability. With the new update, DJI has removed yet another barrier between hobbyist creators and cinematic-quality visuals.

How to Get the Update
To access the new Dolly Zoom feature and visual upgrades, ensure your DJI Fly app is updated to version 1.17.1 or later (available on both iOS and Android). Connect your DJI Flip and follow the on-screen prompt to install Firmware v01.00.13.00.

Make sure your drone is fully charged and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network during the update. Once completed, you’ll find Dolly Zoom under the Intelligent Flight Modes. It’s designed to be simple, intuitive, and smooth—giving creators a fast way to produce eye-catching aerial footage with a cinematic edge.

For full update notes and support, visit DJI’s official support site.

The Bottom Line: A Huge Leap for a Tiny Drone
With this latest DJI Flip firmware update, DJI proves once again that size doesn’t limit storytelling. By bringing a traditionally complex feature like Dolly Zoom into a beginner-friendly vlogging drone, DJI is putting more powerful tools into the hands of more creators.

Whether you’re building your YouTube channel, shooting cinematic travel sequences, or just capturing everyday adventures from above, the DJI Flip with Dolly Zoom is a game-changer. It’s proof that professional-looking content doesn’t need to come from a professional rig—just a smart, compact, and cinematic drone that fits in your palm.