DJI’s New Lito Drones

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Less than two weeks after teasing a new drone lineup, DJI has introduced the Lito X1 and Lito 1. Both models are positioned as lightweight, ready-to-fly options that do not require much setup (similar to the Mini), which the company says lowers the barrier for new users getting into aerial photography.

The Lito X1 is the more advanced of the two, using a 48MP Type 1/1.3-inch sensor paired with a 24mm equivalent f/1.7 lens. The Lito 1 drops down to a smaller Type 1/2-inch sensor with a slightly tighter 26mm equivalent f/1.8 lens. Both drones can shoot 48MP phots, but also offer 12MP output, which is likely pixel-binned for better low-light performance. Video tops out at 4K60 on both, but the X1 adds HDR recording and DJI’s D-Log M profile, which gives more flexibility when grading footage. It also includes 42GB of internal storage, while the Lito 1 relies entirely on microSD cards.

The X1 also adds a forward-facing LiDAR system, which should help with obstacle detection and more stable flight in complex scenes. Aside from that, both drones share similar shooting features like ActiveTrack, QuickShots, and Hyperlapse. They also both weigh 249 grams, which keeps them in a more accessible category in terms of regulations. Pricing is set at €339 ($400) for the Lito 1 and €419 ($490) for the Lito X1.