Okay DJI just dropped the Lito 1 and the Lito X1 today, and I’ve had some questions since the Lito leaks, as I’m sure so do some of you. So I dived into the specs comparing it to the Mini 4Pro, and here’s what I can tell you as a MiniPro pilot:

Main takeaway: the Lito 1 replaces the Mini 4K as the best entry DJI drone under 250g to fly with a controller.

Main similarities:

- same weight, folded size (which means carrying bag)

- same camera between Lito X1 and the Mini 4Pro

- practically same speed and wind resistance

*while the difference in practical flight-time might be negligible - Mini4Pro flys closer to the stated max flight time while with the Litos DJI created a new “Typical Flight Time” category. Make that what you will.

Key differences (beside the price):

1. Litos’s gimbal cannot roll 90 degrees and do true vertical filming

2. Lowlight: Lito X1 has LiDAR, similar to the Mini5Pro, better than the Mini4Pro for low-light flights. And even with the same camera sensor, both Litos have doubled the higher ISO range than the Mini4Pro in non-night modes, thanks to a better processing chip most likely.

3. Litos fold out to be smaller = shorter arms, smaller propellers

*which also not stated in the specs sheets, I expect Litos’ blades to rotate faster comparing to Mini4Pro’s larger blades, which might lead to louder noise - it’s a speculation, but noise is pretty important to me while flying in most cases around people and wild life, so again make that what you will.

4. Lito X1’s 42GB internal storage makes it truly possible to fly without a card and under 250g at all time.

5. Mini4Pro has the HLG mode and the Litos don’t

6. Litos radio transmission systems slightly weaker to the Mini4Pro - 2 antennas instead of 4. But in most practical flights, we probably won’t notice a difference.

7. Mini4Pro supports h264 videos in all forms, and has slighter higher data rates (150Mbps vs 130 in Litos), Litos only supports h264 in lower resolutions - not a problem for most people, h265 is superior anyway.

All in all, as a video professional, the Mini4Pro (and of course the Mini5Pro) are still the better choice for me, as it gives me the most control, option, quietest flight and true vertical filming - more than justifying the extra $200. But for most people flying for themselves, the Lito is a welcoming new series, and you should confidently go for it.

TL;DR

Professionals - go for the Mini Pros

Hobbyists - go for the Litos

I bought the Mini 5 Pro from someone and upon purchase I didn’t notice these marks on the propellers and little tears in their silicone, on only one arm (front). He told me there were absolutely no collisions/bumps/crashes at all but I’m skeptical. I didn’t find something in the logs but you can easily delete flight logs.

Can this be a result of anything else? And should I replace them?

Also, I’ve found in the cache a 12 minutes video of a flight in haze. Is this something I should worry about?

Hi Community, during the preflight check I noticed that the engine makes noises, especially in the front left. They all sound somehow different, sometimes gentle sometimes dull. Can you please compare how your engines sound? That would be nice ...

DJI Support may have sent in the drone to test it, but 2 weeks without a drone will be difficult right now. So here’s your help.

Ciao a tutti, vi scrivo perché sono un po’ basito da quello che mi è successo col mio nuovo Mini 5 Pro. Ho provato a cercare sul web ma non ho trovato nulla di simile: vorrei capire se è capitato a qualcun altro o se si tratta della mia solita “fortuna”.

Possiedo il drone da circa 3 mesi, ho volato pochissimo (circa 4 ore di volo totali) e non ho la Care Refresh. Durante un viaggio in Portogallo, mentre facevo un atterraggio sulla mano, il drone mi è scivolato ed è caduto sulla sabbia da circa mezzo metro d’altezza. Per fortuna era sabbia fine e senza pietre.

Ho immediatamente controllato tutto per soffiare via l'eventuale sabbia dalla gimbal e dai rotori, ed è lì che ho notato una crepa netta sul vetro della camera. Inizialmente sembrava un capello, ma purtroppo il vetro era proprio spaccato.

La cosa strana è che il drone è immacolato: non c'è un graffio sulla scocca, la cornice della lente non ha il minimo segno e la gimbal calibra e gira perfettamente.

A dirla tutta, ho il forte dubbio che non si sia rotto in quell'occasione, ma che sia stata una rottura spontanea (magari per tensione del vetro) e io me ne sia accorto solo in quel momento ispezionandolo da vicino. La crepa è così sottile che si nota solamente in controluce, il che spiegherebbe perché non l'avevo vista prima.

Il drone ha sempre viaggiato nella sua custodia, con protezione gimbal, rigorosamente in cabina come bagaglio a mano. Escludo quindi urti o schiacciamenti. Ho centinaia di ore di volo con un Mini 4K senza mai un problema, quindi non sono proprio alle prime armi.

Secondo voi posso far valere la garanzia standard? Qualcuno ha avuto esperienze simili con "rotture sospette"?

P.S. Onestamente sono anche un po' deluso dalla modalità di tracciamento attivo del Mini 5: l’ho comprato soprattutto per quello, ma non mi sembra affatto affidabile come vogliono far credere molti youtuber.

Grazie mille a chi mi darà una mano!

So my drone went down yesterday and I’m not sure where to look. Is it where the blue dot ends or where the H is these are the last two pictures before it went missing. Can somebody help me or tell me where to look or what I should do

Launched from the backside of a hiking trail. Lost connection with the drone. Didn’t update to dynamic RTH, had to hike back up to the launch area. Live and learn 🤣 Thankfully the little guy was waiting for me✅