DJI Mini 5 Pro
DJI · Released September 17, 2025

Mini 5 Pro

DJI's Mini 5 Pro puts a 1-inch camera and lidar sensing in a pocketable drone, but it isn't officially sold in the US.

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9.7/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Mini 5 Pro if you can get one and want the best small drone: reviewers praised its 1-inch sensor, stunning 4K/60 video with up to 120fps slow motion, a gimbal that rotates for true vertical shots, omnidirectional obstacle sensing with lidar and an exceptionally portable build. Skip it if you're in the US and want official support, because DJI hasn't launched it there and units come only through resellers. Real-world battery life falls short of the claim, and its take-off weight can creep past 250g with some accessories.

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Key specs
Camera
50 MP 1-inch CMOS
Range
20 km (FCC)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Mini 5 Pro if you can get one and want the best small drone: reviewers praised its 1-inch sensor, stunning 4K/60 video with up to 120fps slow motion, a gimbal that rotates for true vertical shots, omnidirectional obstacle sensing with lidar and an exceptionally portable build. Skip it if you're in the US and want official support, because DJI hasn't launched it there and units come only through resellers. Real-world battery life falls short of the claim, and its take-off weight can creep past 250g with some accessories.

Best for

Travelers and creators outside the US who want top image quality in a tiny drone.

Not for

US buyers who want warranty support and official sales.

Main strength1-inch sensor with excellent image quality
Main weaknessNot officially sold in the US
Reasons to buy
1-inch sensor with excellent image quality
4K/60 video and 120fps slow motion
Omnidirectional obstacle sensing with lidar
Very portable
Reasons to avoid
Not officially sold in the US
Battery life below the claim
Take-off weight can exceed 250g
Measured view9.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

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Camera
50 MP 1-inch CMOS
Aperture
f/1.8
When Charging a Mobile Device
1.5 hours
Battery Port
5-15 V, max 2 A
DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery Plus
4680 mAh
DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery
2788 mAh
USB-C
5-15 V, max 4.3 A
MIC
10 km
Without Charging Any Mobile Device
3.5 hours
Aircraft + Remote Controller
Approx. 120 ms
Wi-Fi 6
Up to 100 MB/s\
O4
10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller)
Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees
Approx. 0.7-4.5 km
Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings
Approx. 0-0.7 km
Low Interference
Suburb/Seaside, approx. 10-20 km
Medium Interference
Suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km
Strong Interference
Urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km
SRRC
10 km
CE
10 km
FCC
20 km
Remote Controller
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Measurement Range (nighttime)
0.5-25 m (reflectivity > 10%)
Downward
Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g., walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux > 1)
Effective Sensing Speed
Flight Speed ≤ 15 m/s
Detection Range
0.5-200 m
Measurement Range
0.5-18 m
Pan
-25° to 25°
Roll
-230° to 95°
Tilt
-135° to 80°
HLG/D-Log M
10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
Normal (FHD/4K)
10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
Normal (FHD)
8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264)
H.264/H.265
130 Mbps
FHD
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120\*/240\*fps
Timed
12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 50 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step
Burst Shooting
12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames
Single Shot
12 MP and 50 MP
Slow Motion
100-6400 (Normal)
Normal
100-12800 (Normal)
Focus
0.5 m to ∞
Format Equivalent
24 mm
FOV
84°
Horizontal
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
Vertical
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
Unfolded (with propellers)
304×380×91 mm (L×W×H)
Folded (without propellers)
157×95×68 mm (L×W×H)
Transmission
20 km (FCC)
Release Date
September 17, 2025
Dimensions Folded
157x95x68 mm
Takeoff Weight G
Less than 249 g [± 4 g]
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 360º
Max Flight Time Min
36min/52min (Extended Batt)
Source Id
dji-mini-5-pro
Product Description
DJI Mini 5 Pro - Pro in Mini - DJI United Kingdom
Data Tier
catalog-summary
Type
Consumer camera drone
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