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DJI Mini 5 Pro Debuts With 1-Inch Sensor, LiDAR Sensing and Up to 52-Minute Flight Time

DJI is skipping an official U.S. storefront, leaving buyers to resellers.

Overview

  • The palm-sized drone upgrades to a 50MP 1-inch sensor with 4K/120fps recording in 10-bit D-Log M or HLG, and DJI cites up to 14 stops of dynamic range.
  • A new omnidirectional system adds forward-facing LiDAR to improve obstacle detection in low light and enables return-to-home without satellite lock when lighting is sufficient.
  • A 225° rolling gimbal supports true vertical shooting and creative angles, joined by a 48mm Med‑Tele digital mode for tighter framing.
  • The craft stays in the sub‑250 g class with the standard battery for up to 36 minutes of flight, or up to 52 minutes with the heavier Battery Plus that is not sold in Europe.
  • Global sales start around €799, but the drone is not listed on DJI’s U.S. online store, so American buyers must look to third‑party resellers where pricing and warranty support may vary.