The first sub-250g drone with a 1-inch CMOS sensor and 4K/120fps HDR video. 52-minute flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and 225-degree gimbal tilt — all under the 249g FAA registration threshold.
Complete technical specifications for the DJI Mini 5 Pro.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Weight | 249 g (including battery, gimbal cover, and propellers) |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 145.5 × 90.8 × 64.5 mm (5.73 × 3.57 × 2.54 in) |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 259.4 × 233.2 × 71 mm (10.21 × 9.18 × 2.80 in) |
| FAA Registration | Not required for recreational use (under 250g) |
| Camera Sensor | 1-inch CMOS, 50 MP effective pixels |
| Lens | f/2.8 aperture, 24mm equivalent focal length (35mm format) |
| Photo Resolutions | 50 MP, 24 MP (pixel-binned), 12 MP |
| Photo Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW), JPEG + DNG |
| Video Resolutions | 4K: 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 fps |
| Video Formats | MP4, MOV (H.264, H.265) |
| HDR | D-Log M, HLG, Normal 10-bit color |
| Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 225° tilt range |
| Gimbal Rotation Speed | 120°/s (Tilt), 180°/s (Pan) |
| Max Flight Time | 52 minutes (no wind, 4.5 m/s constant speed) |
| Hover Time | 49 minutes |
| Max Flight Distance | 20 km (O4 transmission range) |
| Max Speed | 16 m/s (S-mode) / 10 m/s (N-mode) |
| Max Wind Resistance | 10.7 m/s (Force 6) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,850 mAh, 7.7 V LiPo HV |
| Charging Time | ~64 minutes (18W USB-C PD) |
| Obstacle Sensing | Omnidirectional (forward, backward, left, right, upward, downward) |
| Sensing System | Stereo vision + infrared (downward) |
| Video Transmission | DJI O4, 20 km max range (FCC), 1080p/60fps |
| GPS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Return to Home | Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, Failsafe RTH |
| ActiveTrack | ActiveTrack 360°, 360° subject tracking with all-direction obstacle avoidance |
| QuickShots | Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, Boomerang, Asteroid |
| Panoramas | 180° Wide, 360° Sphere, Vertical, Wide |
| App | DJI Fly (iOS 13.0+ / Android 9.0+) |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD (up to 512 GB, UHS-I Speed Grade 3 recommended) |
| Internal Storage | 12 GB |
| Warranty | 12 months standard, DJI Care Refresh available |
What makes the Mini 5 Pro a step up from the Mini 4 Pro.
The first sub-250g drone with a 1-inch sensor. Dramatically better low-light performance, more dynamic range, and 50MP photos. A genuine leap in image quality for this weight class.
Smooth 120fps footage at 4K resolution for cinematic slow motion. Combined with the 1-inch sensor, low-light slow motion is actually usable — not just a marketing feature.
Full 360° obstacle detection — forward, backward, left, right, upward, and downward. The #1 feature that prevents crashes. Essential for active tracking and cinematic movements.
Unheard of for a sub-250g drone. The previous Mini 4 Pro maxed at 34/45 minutes (standard/Plus). 52 minutes means fewer battery swaps and more shooting time per flight.
The gimbal can tilt from straight down to 45° upward — a 225° total range. Shoot straight down, straight ahead, or look up at subjects. Great for creative angles.
20km range with rock-solid signal stability in cluttered environments. Far better than O2/O3 for urban areas. You'll rarely get video breakup within normal flying distances.
Common questions about the DJI Mini 5 Pro.
Yes — with the standard battery, gimbal cover, and propellers installed, it weighs exactly 249g. This means no FAA registration for recreational use in the US (you still need the TRUST test and must follow airspace rules). The Fly More Combo includes two additional batteries.
The 1-inch sensor has roughly 2.5x the surface area of a 1/1.3-inch sensor. This translates to noticeably better low-light performance (less noise), more dynamic range (better highlights and shadows), and more detailed 50MP photos. The difference is clearly visible when viewing on a large screen.
No — the Mini 5 Pro uses a new higher-capacity 3,850 mAh battery with a different connector design. The Mini 4 Pro Plus battery was 2,590 mAh (standard) / 3,850 mAh (Plus). Accessories like ND filters and propellers are also different due to the larger camera and redesigned motor arms.
It's significantly improved over the Mini 4 Pro. The combination of omnidirectional obstacle sensing and the 360° tracking algorithm means the drone can circle around subjects while avoiding obstacles in all directions. It handles trees and complex environments much better than previous generations.
If you primarily shoot in good daylight and the Mini 4 Pro meets your needs, the upgrade is marginal. But if you shoot a lot of low-light footage, want 4K/120fps slow motion, need the extra flight time, or value the 225° gimbal tilt for creative work — yes, it's a meaningful upgrade.
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