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DJI Mini 5 Pro features a 1-inch CMOS camera, nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing [1], a gimbal with 225° of flexible rotation, and upgraded ActiveTrack 360°, all packed into its signature lightweight body. With performance on par with flagship drones, it captures life’s beautiful moments and preserves your treasured memories in stunning detail.
Go Big With Mini
Mini 5 Pro features an ultra-light, palm-sized foldable design that slips easily into a backpack or pocket. With 42GB of internal storage, footage can be saved directly, ensuring uninterrupted flight enjoyment.
Features
1-Inch CMOS Sensor, Capture Like a Pro
With a 50MP 1-inch CMOS sensor and f/1.8 aperture, Mini 5 Pro captures rich details and clean low-light shots. Compact in size, it delivers pro-level imaging.
Mini 5 Pro integrates a 1-inch CMOS sensor, supporting 4K/60fps HDR video recording with up to 14 stops of dynamic range for cinematic visuals [3]. This large sensor, enhanced by the new image-processing technology and intelligent algorithms [4], preserves even minute details in low-light conditions such as sunsets and nightscapes, delivering shots that are simply, effortlessly breathtaking. With the 48mm Med-Tele mode, subjects stand out more prominently in the frame, while portrait optimisation algorithms [5] capture every expression with remarkable clarity.
- Scenic Nature
- City Twilight
- Outdoor Adventures
Med-Tele Mode
With 2x zoom, the new 48mm Med-Tele mode now offers higher image resolution than the digital zoom on previous DJI Mini Pro series. Subjects stand out with greater texture, adding depth to your aerial shots.
Portrait Optimisation [5]
Featuring DJI’s portrait optimisation technology [5], DJI Mini 5 Pro enhances portraits’ brightness, contrast, and skin tones. Whether it’s a group shot or candid moment, portraits look naturally radiant with more vivid expressions. The 48mm Med-Tele mode further highlights subjects with true-to-life vibrance.
Compact, Yet Cinematic
4K/60fps HDR Video
The HDR video mode offers up to 14 stops of dynamic range [3], capturing cinematic footage in high-contrast scenes, such as detailed views of cloud textures and other elements during sunrise and sunset.
4K/120fps Slow-Motion Video
Mini 5 Pro supports slow-motion video recording at 4K/120fps, ensuring stunning clarity and fluidity with high resolution and frame rates. Dynamic details come to life, adding impact to footage and providing greater creative flexibility in post-production.
10-bit Video and High ISO Performance
Even in normal colour mode, Mini 5 Pro can record 10-bit video using H.265 encoding, delivering refined colour performance and greater flexibility in post, with the maximum ISO raised to 12800. In D-Log M and HLG colour modes, the maximum ISO is raised to 3200, allowing for greater brightness and more details in urban night scenes.
True Vertical Shooting and 225° Flexible Gimbal Rotation
Mini 5 Pro supports wide-angle roll rotation and true vertical shooting, bringing greater freedom and possibilities to camera movement. Both manual control and intelligent modes provide greater flexibility in camera angles and flight routes, allowing for more creative compositions. Even when shooting upward at tall buildings or from challenging angles, unique viewpoints that were once difficult to capture can now be achieved with ease, fully unlocking creative inspiration.
225° Gimbal Rotation for Dynamic Camera Movement
With 225° roll rotation, the gimbal enables flexible and dynamic camera movement. Paired with intelligent modes like QuickShot Rotate, Timelapse, Spotlight, and Waypoint Flight, capturing creative rotating footage is now easy.
True Vertical Shooting for Instant Sharing
Excellent for skyscrapers, waterfalls, and vibrant city scenes, instantly shoot vertical videos and photos and share. No cropping needed. Every photo and video is ready for social media, filling the screen with vibrant, full-frame brilliance.
Confident Flight With Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
Mini 5 Pro features a forward-facing LiDAR and multiple vision sensors for nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing [1], making return-to-home safer. In city nightscapes, it actively detects and avoids obstacles along flight and return paths for worry-free night flying. With sufficient light, it can memorise flight routes [6], enabling safe takeoff and return even without satellite signal.
Omnidirectional Vision Sensing System
Equipped with a forward-facing LiDAR, Mini 5 Pro features fisheye lenses on the front and rear for sensing forward, backward, left, right, and upward. The bottom is fitted with binocular lenses and a 3D infrared sensor, enabling omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing [1]
Provides robust safety for night photography, allowing you to create with confidence and efficiency.
Nighttime RTH
With the forward-facing LiDAR, Mini 5 Pro detects obstacles like tall buildings even in low-light conditions and intelligently maneuvers upward [7], ensuring safer returns during nighttime flights.
Non-GNSS RTH
Powered by real-time vision positioning and map construction technologies, Mini 5 Pro memorises flight paths [6] when adequate lighting is available. This ensures a safe return even when taking off from locations without satellite signals, such as balconies.
Dual-Band GNSS
With L1 + L5 dual-band GNSS, Mini 5 Pro connects to more satellites, for improved signal stability and precise positioning.
Upgraded ActiveTrack 360°
Mini 5 Pro captures every highlight, wherever you are. The upgraded ActiveTrack 360° offers customisable tracking in various scenarios, and features more stable and safer tracking performance [7].
Multi-Scenario Tracking
Mini 5 Pro detects sports scenarios and automatically selects Cycling or Standard mode for optimal framing and tracking. In Standard mode, the drone follows your path in real time, maintaining steady altitude and distance. In Cycling mode, it reacts quickly to turns and speed changes to keep you locked in and perfectly framed.
Smoother and Safer Tracking
Tracking performance has been enhanced to balance speed, agility, and safety. In open areas, the maximum tracking speed has been raised to 15 m/s [8] for quicker response. In complex environments, the drone can switch to rear tracking mode, steadily keeping the subject in focus and enabling creative freedom with confidence.
Intelligent Modes
MasterShots
Provides high-level camera movement templates according to portrait, close-up, and long-distance shooting needs.
QuickShots
Supports various modes such as QuickShot Rotate, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, Boomerang, and Asteroid, allowing you to easily shoot stylish short films.
Free Panorama
Supports Free Panorama, letting you create seamless panoramic shots by stitching together multiple images with a manually selected subject or area.
Off-State QuickTransfer
Mini 5 Pro supports remote wake-up via the DJI Fly app within Bluetooth range. Without taking out the drone or remote controller [9], files can be transferred at up to 100 MB/s [10] via Wi-Fi 6. Even when switching to other apps, the DJI Fly app continues downloading in the background.
Reliable Video Transmission and Extended Flight Time
Extended Flight Time With Faster Charging
The Intelligent Flight Battery provides up to 36 minutes of flight time [11]. Three Intelligent Flight Battery batteries can be fully charged in about 115 minutes [14], with fast charging for less downtime.
DJI O4+ 10-bit Video Transmission
O4+ video transmission supports a range of up to 20 km [15], using DJI’s latest transmission algorithm for stronger anti-interference and more stable, reliable live feeds.
Take Off From New Heights
Operating at altitudes up to 6000 metres [16], with an increased maximum ascent speed of 10 m/s [16] for agile vertical movement, Mini 5 Pro is ready for highland environments and wider horizons.
All-In-One Combos and Accessories for Creators
DJI Mini 5 Pro offers a variety of combos and accessories to fit any flight scenario. ND filters adapt to different lighting conditions for stunning shots. The Two-Way Charging Hub efficiently recharges batteries and transfers remaining power to a single battery when needed, so you’re always ready to capture the moment.
Includes
- 1x DJI Mini 5 Pro
- 1x DJI RC 2 Remote Controller
- 3x DJI Mini 5 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery
- 3x DJI Mini 5 Pro Spare Propeller (Pair)
- 1x DJI Mini 5 Pro Two-Way Charging Hub
- 1x DJI Mini 5 Pro Shoulder Bag
- 1x USB-C to USB-C Data Cable
- 1x DJI Mini 5 Pro Storage Cover
- 1x DJI Mini 5 Pro ND Filter Set (ND8/32/128)
* All videos and images are for reference only. Actual results may vary. Always observe local laws and regulations and ensure the drone has obtained relevant certifications and airspace authorizations before flying.
** All data was tested using a production model DJI Mini 5 Pro in a controlled environment. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version.
*** All images, videos, and screen display contents about the product itself on this page are for reference only. Actual product effects (including but not limited to appearance, colour, size) and screen display contents (including but not limited to backgrounds, UI, and illustrations) may vary.
1. Conditions for enabling Nightscape Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing: The drone’s front, back, left, right, and top sides are near textured surfaces with illuminance exceeding 1 lux. Similarly, the ground below is textured and diffusely reflective with a reflectivity above 20% (such as walls, trees, or people), also in lighting conditions with illuminance higher than 1 lux. DO NOT fly in severe weather conditions, such as in strong winds (wind speed of 12 m/s or more), snow, rain, lightning, or fog. DO NOT fly the drone 6000 m or higher above sea level. DO NOT fly the drone in environments where the temperature is below -10° C (14° F) or above 40° C (104° F). DO NOT take off from moving objects, such as cars or boats. DO NOT fly close to reflective surfaces such as water or snow. Otherwise, the vision system may not work correctly. The vision system may not work properly in dim environments. Always fly with caution and prevent the drone from entering Attitude mode. DO NOT fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. Common magnetic or radio interference sources include Wi-Fi hotspots, routers, Bluetooth devices, high-voltage lines, large-scale power transmission stations, radar stations, mobile base stations, and broadcasting towers. Avoid sand entering the drone when taking off in desert or beach areas. Fly the drone in open areas away from crowds. Buildings, mountains, and trees may block the GNSS signal and affect the onboard compass.
2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery, the maximum flight time is 36 minutes. This is measured with the drone flying forward at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake and in photo mode, until forced landing due to low voltage. The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus extends the flight time to 52 minutes when flying forward at a constant speed of 25.2 kph. However, it is not sold in Europe, and its use there is not recommended. Always comply with local laws and regulations before flying.
3. 14 stops of dynamic range are achievable for video on Auto mode but not for slow-motion video or 48mm Med-Tele mode.
4. Compared to DJI Mini 4 Pro.
5. Portrait optimization is only supported in normal colour mode. This feature is not available in HLG and D-Log M modes.
6. Conditions for memorizing flight paths: The drone’s front, back, left, right, and top sides are near textured surfaces with illuminance exceeding 10 lux. Similarly, the ground below is textured and diffusely reflective with a reflectivity above 20% (such as walls, trees, or people), also in lighting conditions with illuminance higher than 10 lux. For balcony takeoff, ensure at least 2 × 2 metres of space and a height below 30 metres above ground for safe return to home. If the drone reaches its altitude limit while ascending around obstacles, it will hover at that height.
7. It is recommended to use the ActiveTrack 360° feature in open environments. Refer to the user manual for unsupported scenarios or scenarios that may potentially interrupt recording. In complex environments with many obstacles, exercise caution when using Auto mode to ensure flight safety and personal safety.
8. Measured in an open, windless test environment with the drone taking off from an altitude of 0 metres.
9. DJI Mini 5 Pro maintains Bluetooth connectivity for 12 hours after it is powered off, allowing direct smartphone connections without powering up the drone again. Bluetooth deactivates automatically after 12 hours from drone power-off.
10. Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
11. Measured by the drone flying forward at a constant speed of 21.6 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, until forced landing due to low voltage. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
12. The Intelligent Flight Battery Plus is not sold in Europe. Do not use it in Europe. Always check and strictly abide by local laws and regulations before flying.
13. Measured by the drone flying forward at a constant speed of 25.2 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, until forced landing due to low voltage. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
14. Charging time is measured in a test environment with a temperature of 25° C (77° F). Actual charging time may increase due to higher ambient temperatures or variations in mains voltage between regions.
15. Measured in an outdoor, open environment, without interference, and with FCC compliance. The above data shows the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights. Always pay attention to reminders in the app during your flight.
16. Measured using the Intelligent Flight Battery.
17. Product weight may vary due to differences in batch materials and other factors. The actual weight is approximately 249.9 g ± 4 g and is subject to the actual product. Before flying with the Intelligent Flight Battery or the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, check and comply with local laws and regulations to confirm whether registration or an exam is required.
18. Forward obstacle sensing is supported only when flying in the Normal mode and Cine mode and during return-to-home. Intelligent functions do not support obstacle sensing.