DJI - Mini 5 Pro
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Last updated: Dec 28, 2025 Scoring
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"significantly worse object avoidance than than the Dreame x40 and L40 ... The best feature of the L40/X40/p10 pro ultra is that they have class leading object avoidance so you don't have to pick up your cat's toys or prep your house every time you want to run the robot meaning you can run it on a daily schedule which will keep your house cleaner. ... I run my X40s daily and they never get stuck on cables, cat toys and other random junk that ends up on the floor."
"The X40 is so far ahead in the object avoidance realm that it's not even a contest. ... I have my Dreame X40 running at midnight every day and never have to worry about it getting stuck on something or caught on something because it's object avoidance works so well, even in the dark and on all surfaces. ... It stays clear of cat toys, cords, socks, paper towels and all sorts of random household junk. ... the fact that I can run the Dreame daily will keep my house cleaner."
"The obstacle avoidance is also very good and I only have the pet in house setting on for pet messes and it recognizes my fake dog poop all the time and drive around it."
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"really nice flight times with 450 to 550 1s batteries that are cheap"
"This drone has the longest flying time of all the minis. ... If you acquire the battery plus you'll be able to reach 40min of flight"
"I fly 7 kms and then another 7 kms back with my mini 4 pro and no signal loss, with the smaller battery. ... With the plus battery it’ll do 9 or 10 kms each way."
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"Easily the best choice and best for the high contrast low light in forest shots."
"5 has better quality night video, that makes a huge difference."
"low light capabilities are lightyears better than the 4 which is necessary for me personally bc i document nightlife a lot."
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"Yes. I have the remote with screen. Is a totally game changer. Worth any penny"
"Get the version with the RC Controller with the built-in screen. Less faffing around with cables, keeps your phone free for other tasks (and you don't have to remember to turn off notifications so you don't get distracted while flying), and doesn't run your phone down."
"No phone hassle at all, it's really simple and easy."
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"I think the best feature of the mini 5 is the mid tele. ... I have the pocket 3 and it’s legit zooms in without reducing quality. ... So I think that’s the best creative tool that it added without having to add a tele lens."
"Medium tele actually provides a better quality image than zooming in to 2x it seems."
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"I expected autonomous flight modes like in the flip. For me it has been an absolute disappointment. ... Autonomous flight modes in the style of the flip or the Neo would have been a real leap in quality but DJI has not wanted to include them (in my opinion, wrongly) so as not to step on the markets of those other drones. ... I had been waiting for this improvement for a year and now that I see that DJI has completely ignored us, I have to say that I will return the device because it seems to me that it is worth going from 4 to 5 paying the extra cost that it entails. ... They even put the side button with that functionality in mind and then they regretted it. It is something that could be perfectly included in software, but they simply don't want to because they take us for fools and want to make fun of us. ... (Adding this functionality does not mean increasing a single gram of weight, it is simply adding it via software but they have not been able to listen to us)"
"could barely survive a sub-24 race without any navigation. ... It's so much nicer to not have to choose between not gpx files or recharging during the race."
"big advantage to a head unit over the watch is being able to load and follow a route easily. ... I only use the watch for rides where I absolutely know where I’m going."
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"The mavic 4 pro and the mini 5 pro are the last DJI drones to receive FCC clearance. ... new DJI drones will not receive authorization in the US to fly. ... They will be added to a ban list and blacklisted from operating under FCC frequencies and RID rules. ... You will only be able to fly as a tourist and you will not be able to register or fly them commercially or recreationally as a citizen."
"But if you are in the United states if you want to fly it dawn or dusk (30mins before sunrise and 30s after sunset) you would need to add an RID module and an air collision strobe light. That would put it over 250 grams and you would have to register it. (The rule is weight at takeoff). If you wanted to fly at night you would need to get a waiver from the FAA."
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"Two Mini 5 Pro's tested and both have to a varying decree soft corners and decentered lens. ... Especially apparent in 50mp mode, which is one of the key selling points according to DJI."
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"DJI Care is not available for users in the US ... Claims made from the US from drones bought in Korea, Europe, Australia, etc are invalid and DJI will not honor them unless you can return them to the origin country before claiming refresh care."
"I do not think it is covered by any US warranty from DJI. ... After activating, neither care or refresh show up as available in the DJI fly app or website."
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"The mavic 4 pro and the mini 5 pro are the last DJI drones to receive FCC clearance. ... new DJI drones will not receive authorization in the US to fly. ... They will be added to a ban list and blacklisted from operating under FCC frequencies and RID rules. ... You will only be able to fly as a tourist and you will not be able to register or fly them commercially or recreationally as a citizen."
"The Mini 5 Pro is quite possibly over that limit* and while some jurisdictions may be relaxed about a few grams difference some aren't. ... I have a Mavic 2 Pro (which has a 1" sensor and Hasselblad camera), a Mini 3 Pro, and a new (unused) Mini 5 Pro — and I'm thinking that the 5 might have been a mistake (because where I live (Canada) the weight is a factor)."
"But if you are in the United states if you want to fly it dawn or dusk (30mins before sunrise and 30s after sunset) you would need to add an RID module and an air collision strobe light. That would put it over 250 grams and you would have to register it. (The rule is weight at takeoff). If you wanted to fly at night you would need to get a waiver from the FAA."
Whether you bought your DJI Mini2 for $430 4 years ago like me - or you bought a new Mini4 Pro one year ago for $750 at Costco - or you bought your DJI Mini5 Pro at the DJI store in NYC last week — we are all in the same boat. And we all have one thing in common. We’re flying these drones whenever we can. And having fun 😀 The impending US DJI ban isn’t a death sentence. If you want to fly a drone for fun - you should consider buying a new or used one now. And after you do that, if the US FCC bans DJI, we’ll all together learn what that means for each of us. Good luck with your buying decision, OP 👍
r/dji • Did I pick the wrong time to get into this thing? ->DJI anything is more or less the answer. They have their quirks, but everything else comes with less support and more caveats. If you’re just starting out, a Mini is perfect.
r/drone_photography • Photography lovers, what's the best drone with camera you've used? ->Pretty huge improvement IMHO. Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T\_qZORjzSHw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_qZORjzSHw)
r/dji • Now that we've all seen actual footage of the Mini 5 Pro's camera, is it really that big of an improvement? ->I just bought mine in us this week on Amazon came in 1 day so I don't see any problems here
r/dji • DJI Mini 5 Pro first look ->I bought mine from the dji store on Amazon in New York last week. No issues
r/dji • DJI Mini 5 Pro first look ->I already have one in my hands. Can't wait to fly tomorrow 🤙
r/dji • Its out! ->I was not able to use the Goggles 3 with the new Mini 5 Pro. All devices are on the latest firmware version and the Goggles 3 only shows the option to connect to the Mini 4 Pro. I'll guess/hope DJI will release a FW update to support the Mini 5 Pro soon.
r/dji • Its out! ->I would say mini 5 pro or my favorite air 3s. I would go with the 60mph beast.
r/dji • I want 2 drones. Which ones should I buy? Air 3s, Mini Pro 5, Neo 2, HoverAir Pro Max ->Get a mini 5 pro then, it’s right around the corner. Unless you are in the USA then Mini 4 pro is your only option except if you don’t mind doing extra logistics or a quick international trip
r/dji • DJI Mini 5 Pro first look ->As a beginner emphasizing on videos, you have two best options: (i) Mini 4 (or 5) Pro, if you're okay with on camera; or (ii) Air 3s if you prefer to also have a telephoto. In my experience (I've had two drones in my life, one with and one without a telephoto), I'd certainly need one. But everyone thinks differently. The prices of these two are not that much different, so I'd suggest you choose based on that feature.
r/dji • What is the best drone in the market currently? ->Honestly the mini 4k is a good little entry level drone. It’s cheap, fun, and it works. Really, the drones between the mini 4k and the mini 5 aren’t big enough jumps for the price difference. The mini 3 is better than the mini 4k, but not *that* much better. The mini 4 is better, but then you might as well spend a few hundred more on the mini 5. There are other drones between that, like the Air 3s, that are a decent middle ground. But if you’re going to spend over $1k, why not just go to the mini 5. That’s just my opinion though.
r/dji • What drone should I buy? ->What I would recommend… DJI mini 4k for the cheapest entry. It will let you get a feel for things and find out if you want more. DJI mini 5. If you’re going to spend money, then just go with the newest option. It has a lot of the nice features and it’s portable. DJI Air 3s. If portability isn’t an issue, then the air 3s is a little better. - Although there a couple of drones between the 4k and 5 pro, but the quality up grades are minor and don’t have many better features. Mainly obstacle avoidance, which the mini 3 is missing. You could spend money on a mini 4, but for a little more just get the mini 5p. After the air 3s, you would want to make bigger upgrades to the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 enterprise series. Which is way more than you need IMO
r/dji • What drone should I buy for my needs? ->What I would recommend… DJI mini 4k for the cheapest entry. It will let you get a feel for things and find out if you want more. DJI mini 5. If you’re going to spend money, then just go with the newest option. It has a lot of the nice features and it’s portable. DJI Air 3s. If portability isn’t an issue, then the air 3s is a little better. - Although there a couple of drones between the 4k and 5 pro, but the quality up grades are minor and don’t have many better features. Mainly obstacle avoidance, which the mini 3 is missing. You could spend money on a mini 4, but for a little more just get the mini 5p. After the air 3s, you would want to make bigger upgrades to the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 enterprise series. Which is way more than you need IMO
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