As a travel photographer, I’ve always had a soft spot for DJI’s Mini series drones—lightweight, portable, and packing a serious punch in image quality. I snagged the Mini 3 Pro during the 2022 Double 11 sales, and it’s been my trusty companion on countless landscape adventures. Now, stepping up to the Mini 5 Pro has completely blown me away with one delightful surprise after another.
🌅 One-Inch Sensor
Yes, you read that right—the Mini series now rocks a one-inch sensor! The first time I took it out, the sheer detail and clarity of the footage left me speechless. Highlights are beautifully restrained, shadows are cleaner than ever, and the leap from my old Mini 3 Pro is nothing short of dramatic—especially when shooting in low light.
🎥 Pro-Level Video Power
The Mini 5 Pro delivers 4K60p HLG/D-log M and even buttery-smooth 4K120p slow motion. I’ve captured endless city nightscapes with it, and its high ISO performance is simply stellar. Footage stays crisp, colors pop with life, and the dynamic range shines. HLG clips look absolutely stunning right out of the camera on my MacBook.
🌀 Next-Level Gimbal Moves
I’ve always loved the Mini series for vertical content—perfect for social feeds. The Mini 5 Pro keeps lossless vertical shooting and takes it up a notch with a 225° roll axis, giving architecture shots that mind-bending Inception twist! And yes—it works with time-lapses too, breathing new life into aerial storytelling.
🛡️ Fly With Confidence
To my delight, this model packs forward LiDAR and night vision-grade omnidirectional obstacle sensing, making it the first Mini drone to support low-light and GPS-free return-to-home.
Wind resistance has always been a hot topic. I put it to the test in Level 5 winds along the coast of Lianjiang, Fuzhou—the Mini 5 Pro held its ground without so much as a wind alert.
Only when I pushed it to Level 5-8 gusts at Xianfeng Mountain, Ningde, did warnings pop up, but flight stability never wavered. Oh, and it now supports high-altitude takeoff. 🛫
💾 Smart Touches
• Built-in 42GB storage—never panic over a forgotten SD card again.
• The top model includes a 4G module that holds strong even in urban clutter. With O4+ 10-bit transmission, your feed stays stable and crystal clear.
• The new charging hub features automatic power collection—often gifting me a full extra battery after a day of flying.
✈️ The Mini 5 Pro is absolutely loaded with upgrades! Not only does it offer stunningly crisp image quality, but its overall performance has skyrocketed to new heights. In my book, it’s easily the most rewarding drone you can get your hands on. It’s like unlocking a whole new way of seeing—letting you capture breathtaking landscapes and urban scenes from angles you never thought possible.
💰 Pricing starts at just ¥4,788 | Fly More Combo ¥5,988 | Fly More Combo with Screen Remote ¥6,988 | Long-Endurance Fly More Combo with Built-in 4G and Screen Remote ¥7,688
If you’re searching for a compact drone that still delivers powerhouse performance, my recommendation is a no-brainer: the Mini 5 Pro ✅
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