DJI Mini 5 Pro is Announced. First Ultralight with 1″ Sensor

DJI has announced the newest drone in its Mini lineup, the Mini 5 Pro. The new Mini 5 Pro drone now features a 1″ sensor in the sub-250g series for the first time, promising excellent imaging.

DJI has made significant improvements to this model, building upon the features of the Mini 4 Pro it replaces. Not including the camera sensor size, it also offers improved battery life, now up to 36 minutes of flight time, and an incredible 52 minutes if you use the extended battery (but that will take it over 250g). They have also improved obstacle detection so that I won't crash the drone into a house in mere minutes with improved LiDAR. The improvements with LiDAR enhance low-light obstacle detection using a new front-facing LiDAR, which DJI states will make homeward-bound mode safer and enable navigation of city streets at night.

They have also improved the gimbal as it will now rotate up to 225 degrees, allowing for greater movement. DJI has also increased the internal storage in the drone from 2GB in the Mini 4 Pro to 42GB in the Mini 5 Pro.

The primary camera is a 50MP 1″ sensor camera system that is significantly larger than the type 1.3 in the Mini 4 Pro. DJI states that the drone can capture up to 14EV in dynamic range. This should be a boon for drone imagery in the ultralight drone category, especially when trying to capture high-contrast scenes such as sunset and sunrise.

Sorry, for those in the United States, you don't get nice things anymore, as this will not be available in the United States, and it's a struggle even to get DJI to show this drone on an English-facing website if they think it's from the United States. Even though I'm in Asia, it took me a bit of time to find the product page.

The Drone basic kit is retailing for around $739, with the fly more combos ranging from $900 to $1150, depending on your region.

Press Release

DJI Brings World First to the Sky with Mini 5 Pro

1-Inch large CMOS sensor, Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing, true vertical shooting and 225° flexible gimbal rotation combine for the ultimate all-in-one mini camera drone

September 17th, 2025 – DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Mini 5 Pro. Featuring the world’s first¹ 1-inch sensor in a mini camera drone, an Intelligent Flight Battery providing up to 36 minutes of flight time1 and upgraded ActiveTrack 360°, the palm-sized, lightweight drone, gives everyone the chance to capture life’s beautiful moments and preserve treasured memories in stunning detail.

Pro-level Imaging in a Compact Body

The Mini 5 Pro debuts a 50MP 1-inch large sensor, preserving even minute details in low-light conditions such as sunsets and nightscapes; and a new 48mm Med-Tele mode with higher digital zoom resolution than previous models, to make subjects stand out with greater texture and adds depth. Furthermore, DJI’s portrait optimization technology enhances portraits’ brightness, contrast and skin tones to make them look naturally radiant with more vivid expressions.

Cinematic Settings as Standard

With 4K/60fps HDR video up to 14 stops of dynamic range¹ are achievable to capture cinematic footage in high-contrast scenes, such as detailed views of cloud textures and other elements during sunrise and sunset.

For those wanting to slow things down with even greater creative flexibility in post-production the Mini 5 Pro supports slow-motion video recording at 4K/120fps.

When it comes to color modes, the Mini 5 Pro can record 10-bit video using H.265 encoding, delivering refined color performance, with the maximum ISO raised to 12800. In D-Log M and HLG color modes, the maximum ISO is raised to 3200, allowing for greater brightness and more details in urban night scenes.

Camera Movement with Greater Possibilities

Mini 5 Pro supports wide-angle 225° roll rotation and true vertical shooting, bringing greater freedom and possibilities to camera movement.

With 225° roll rotation, the gimbal enables flexible and dynamic camera movement. Paired with intelligent modes like QuickShot Rotate, Timelapse, Spotlight, and Waypoint Flight, capturing creative rotating footage is easier than ever before.

Instantly shoot skyscrapers, waterfalls and vibrant city scenes with the camera’s True Vertical Shooting. No cropping is needed and with every photo and video ready for social media.

Confident Flight Even in Low Light

Mini 5 Pro features a forward-facing LiDAR and multiple vision sensors for nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing, making return-to-home safer. In city nightscapes, it actively detects and avoids obstacles along flight and return paths for worry-free night flying. With sufficient light, it can memorize flight routes, enabling safe takeoff and return even without a satellite signal¹.

Omnidirectional Vision Sensing System: With forward-facing LiDAR, fisheye lenses on the front and rear; binocular lenses and a 3D infrared sensor on the bottom omnidirectional obstacle sensing is achieved for safer flights¹.

Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing¹: Provides robust safety for night photography, allowing the user to create with confidence and efficiency¹.

Nighttime RTH: With the forward-facing LiDAR, Mini 5 Pro detects obstacles like tall buildings even in low-light conditions and intelligently maneuvers upward, ensuring safer returns during nighttime flights¹.

Non-GNSS RTH: Powered by real-time vision positioning and map construction technologies, Mini 5 Pro memorizes flight paths when adequate lighting is available. This ensures a safe return even when taking off from locations without satellite signals, such as balconies.

Dual-Band GNSS: With L1 + L5 dual-band GNSS, Mini 5 Pro connects to more satellites, for improved signal stability and precise positioning.

Upgraded ActiveTrack 360°

The upgraded ActiveTrack 360° offers customizable tracking for various scenarios, and features more stable and safer tracking performance than previous models. Whether filming a stroll by the beach or a bike ride on a weaving road, the Mini 5 Pro detects sports scenarios and will select the right mode for optimal framing and tracking. Tracking performance has been enhanced to balance speed, agility, and safety.

Capture and Transfer Like a Pro

The Mini 5 Pro offers DJI’s intelligent features which enable users to achieve professional-level results with every flight.

MasterShots: Provides high-level camera movement templates according to portrait, close-up, and long-distance shooting needs.

QuickShots: Supports various modes such as QuickShot Rotate, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, Boomerang, and Asteroid, allowing the user to easily shoot stylish short films.

Free Panorama: Enables users to create seamless panoramic shots by stitching together multiple images with a manually selected subject or area.

Off-State QuickTransfer: Mini 5 Pro supports remote wake-up via the DJI Fly app within Bluetooth range. Without taking out the drone or remote controller, files can be transferred at up to 100 MB/s via Wi-Fi 61. Even when switching to other apps, the DJI Fly app continues downloading in the background.

Extended Flight Time

With the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Plus flight time is increased by up to 16 minutes from the up to 36 minutes of the standard Intelligent Flight Battery to up to 52 minutes1.

1 – Always observe local laws and regulations and ensure the aircraft has obtained relevant certifications and airspace authorizations before flying.

– The term “world's first” refers to the fact that, DJI Mini 5 Pro is the market's first 1-inch sensor in a near-250g mini drone, as of September 17th, 2025.

– All data was tested in controlled conditions. Actual experience may vary.

– All named accessories are sold separately

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