DJI’s Upcoming Mini 5 Pro Drone

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Leaks and rumours around DJI’s upcoming Mini 5 Pro are picking up, and it looks like the new drone could be a pretty big step up from the current Mini 4 Pro. According to reports, DJI will officially unveil the Mini 5 Pro on September 18th, positioning it once again as the top model in the sub-250-gram category.

The biggest change is a new front-facing LiDAR radar system, which should significantly improve obstacle avoidance compared to the previous generation. The camera setup also sees a big jump, with a 1-inch sensor paired to a 24mm f/1.8 lens and a 48mm telephoto mode. That sensor would make the Mini 5 Pro one of the most powerful small drones on the market for both photo and video, capable of shooting 4K at 120 frames per second. The gimbal is also said to support 225 degrees of rotation, giving you more creative flexibility in flight.

On the performance side, DJI is rumored to be upgrading the motors and introducing a new, larger battery. Standard flight time should come in around 36 minutes, with an extended battery pushing that to 52 minutes. Range is expected to reach 25 kilometers. Despite these upgrades, the Mini 5 Pro is still expected to weigh just 249 grams, keeping it under the key weight threshold in many regions.

You can see leaked photos of the drone on photorumor’s website here