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DJI's New Mini Drone Is a Powerhouse with an Upgraded Camera, but I Have Two Concerns

The Mini 5 Pro features a 50MP 1-inch sensor, Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing with LiDAR, and up to 36 minutes flight time, enhancing imaging and safety for creators.

  • DJI announced the Mini 5 Pro drone today, delivering a significant upgrade to its flagship compact Mini series with a larger sensor and new obstacle sensing features.
  • This launch follows DJI's ongoing challenges in the US market, including a looming legislative ban and the Mini 5 Pro not being officially available through DJI's US online store or website.
  • The Mini 5 Pro weighs just under 250 grams, features a 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor, forward-facing LiDAR, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and supports 4K/60fps HDR video with 10-bit recording.
  • DJI claims the Mini 5 Pro offers up to 52 minutes of flight time, improved return-to-home, safer flying, and better low-light performance, though real-world runtimes may vary and its standard battery lasts about 36 minutes.
  • This release reinforces DJI's market leadership amid competitor exits, but US availability remains uncertain, suggesting potential continued market restrictions and reliance on international sales.
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DJI's new mini drone is a powerhouse with an upgraded camera, but I have two concerns

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DJI has a new mini drone coming soon — and you can't have it

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I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro — and my first impressions tell me this could be the drone to beat

Advanced safety tech for easier nighttime flights, a large 1-inch sensor, fantastic stabilization and more: here are my first impressions of the DJI Mini 5 Pro.

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DJI's Mini Pro 5 drone is the first in the series with a 1-inch sensor

DJI's flagship Mini 5 Pro consumer drone has arrived and it's the first in the series with a 1-inch sensor camera for improved low-light video.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Has a Bigger Sensor, Better Gimbal, and Pro Features

DJI has unveiled the Mini 5 Pro drone, a significantly upgraded version of the company's flagship compact drone series. The Mini 5 Pro features a larger image sensor, a much better gimbal, improved sensing performance, and much more.

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stadt-bremerhaven.de broke the news in on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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