DJI
Mini 5 Pro
droneSub-250gbeginner
The default weekend aircraft in 2026. Light enough to skip registration in many places, sharp enough that most people never outgrow it.
$759
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- Mass
- 249 g
- Endurance
- 36 min
- Payload / camera
- 1-inch 50MP, 4K/60
- Best for
- First serious camera drone under 250g
Why it wins
- Sub-250g
- Best image in class
- Huge accessory ecosystem
Watch-outs
- Wind on the coast
- DJI geo-restrictions
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