DJI Mini 5 Pro: First Mini Drone with 1-Inch Sensor

September 17th, 2025

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Drone flying above a grassy alpine meadow with mountains in the background and people standing on the ground.

DJI has once again redefined what’s possible in aerial imaging with the launch of the DJI Mini 5 Pro, the world’s first sub-250 g mini drone to feature a 1-inch CMOS sensor. Compact yet powerful, the palm-sized drone pushes its boundary with pro-level image quality, advanced safety features, and extended flight time, making it a versatile tool for creators at any level.

What Makes the Mini 5 Pro Stand Out

Pro-Level Imaging in a Compact Body

The Mini 5 Pro now includes a 50 MP 1-inch sensor with a new 48 mm Med-Tele mode that produces a higher-resolution image with digital zoom. It is capable of recording 4K/60 fps HDR video with up to 14 stops of dynamic range and slow motion at 4K/120 fps. It also supports 10-bit video using H.265 encoding with the maximum ISO raised to 12,800. Meanwhile, in D-Log M and HLG color modes, the maximum ISO is raised to 3,200.

Creative Freedom with a Flexible Gimbal

Its gimbal supports a 225° roll rotation and true vertical shooting to capture social-ready content with no cropping needed. Intelligent modes like QuickShot Rotate, Timelapse, Spotlight, and Waypoint Flight further expand creative options.

Confident Flying in Low Light With Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing

Forward-facing LiDAR and Nightscape omnidirectional sensing make features like Nighttime Return-to-Home and non-GNSS RTH possible, which add reliability in urban or low-signal environments and make night flying safer.

Smarter Tracking and Faster Sharing

Upgraded ActiveTrack 360° adapts to different scenarios for stable, safe tracking. Off-State QuickTransfer supports up to 100 MB/s via Wi-Fi 6 for quick file transfers within the Bluetooth range without powering on the drone.

Extended Flight Time

Standard Intelligent Flight Battery offers up to 36 minutes; Intelligent Flight Battery Plus pushes it further to 52 minutes.

Two drones positioned on a weathered tree stump in a forest clearing, with tall conifers visible in the background.

Cyclist riding on a paved path through a grassy valley with mountains and evergreen trees in the background.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro sets a new benchmark and pushes boundaries of what is capable for mini drones. It blends portability with professional-grade imaging and safety features that inspire confidence when flying both during the day and at night. On a side note, according to DJI, the Mini 5 Pro will not be available officially in the US market via store.dji.com.

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