DJI
DJI Mini 5 Pro
A entry-level consumer drone for photographers and content creators, leading with 36 min.
42/100
36 min1-Inch4K249.9 gOmnidirectional Obstacle SensingDJI RC-N3
£639best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Sub-250 g (no reg.)
- Foldable
- Return to home
- Above-average max range
- Below-average max 4k fps
Score profile
Scored against the consumer drones classWhere the DJI Mini 5 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Camera
Sensor size1
Max video4
Max FPS60
Max 4K FPS60
Flight
Max flight time36
Max range20
Design
Take-off weight249.9 g
Sub-250 g (no reg.)Yes
FoldableYes
Gimbal axis1
Smart features
Obstacle avoidanceOmnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
Sensing directionsOmnidirectional
Return to homeYes
Follow / track subjectYes
Active track / ActiveTrackYes
Storage and battery
Internal storage42 GB
Battery charge time115
Controller
Controller typeDJI RC-N3
Compliance
UK CAA classC0
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| DJIDJI Mini 5 ProThis page | DJIDJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100 | 42 /100 |
| Max flight min | 36 | 36 |
| Max video resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max range km | 20 | — |
| Weight | 249.9 g | 249.9 g |
Who it's for
Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable consumer drone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need professional-grade image quality, in which case a higher-tier consumer drone is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other consumer drones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 50.
What stands out on the DJI Mini 5 Pro?
Its sub-250 g (no reg.) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine?
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine scores 44/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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