DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone Leaked at €799 Starting Price Ahead of September 16 Launch
DJI Technology is preparing to launch its DJI Mini 5 Pro drone with a starting price of €799 ($883), according to leaked promotional materials that suggest the consumer drone market is seeing continued innovation in compact, high-performance aircraft.
The promotional posters, revealed by leak source Jasper Ellens, indicate the drone will be available from September 16, with a comprehensive kit priced at €1,129 ($1,249). The device maintains the sub-250-gram weight category while incorporating advanced features typically found in more expensive models.
Key specifications include a 1-inch CMOS sensor, support for lossless vertical shooting, 225-degree gimbal rotation, and 4K video recording at 120 frames per second. The drone will also feature a 48mm telephoto mode, likely achieved through digital zoom technology.
The new model represents DJI's continued push to pack professional-grade features into lightweight consumer drones, potentially expanding the addressable market for high-quality aerial photography among recreational users and content creators.
Enhanced Safety and Tracking Features
The Mini 5 Pro incorporates LiDAR laser sensors to enable what DJI describes as "night-level omnidirectional active obstacle avoidance." This technology allows the drone to detect and avoid obstacles in low-light conditions, addressing a key safety concern for consumer drone operations.
The device supports intelligent tracking across multiple scenarios, including running and cycling activities. The propeller blade design has been modified while maintaining the press-type attachment system from previous models.
Camera and Battery Specifications
The drone will ship with three ND filter options - ND8, ND16, and ND128 - specifically designed for the 1-inch sensor camera to enhance image quality across varying lighting conditions.
Battery options include standard and extended-range intelligent flight batteries with capacities of 27.8 mAh and 33.5 mAh respectively. The standard battery provides 36 minutes of flight time, while the extended battery offers up to 52 minutes of operation, addressing range limitations that have historically constrained consumer drone usage.