Top 10 features of DJI Mini 5 Pro

DJI Mini 5 Pro is here - and it raises the bar for sub 250g drones.

Stand-out features include:

• 1-inch 50MP CMOS sensor.

• 4K/60fps HDR Video; 4K/120fps Slow-Motion Video; D-Log M and HLG colour mode, with high ISO performance.

• 225° degree rotating gimbal and True Vertical Shooting.

• Forward-facing LiDAR.

• Nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

• Upgraded ActiveTrack 360°.

• 36 minutes of flight time.

It's fair to say that DJI has once again innovated its popular Mini drone series, upping the game for creatives - and some businesses - who want a portable, compact, and regulation-friendly drone.

This blog explores the top 10 features of the DJI Mini 5 Pro - available in these packages:

• DJI Mini 5 Pro with DJI RC-N3 controller.

• DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo that comes with the DJI RC 2 smart controller and additional accessories, including extra flight batteries, Two-way Charging Hub, and ND filter set.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro: Key specs

Before we delve into the DJI Mini 5 Pro's features, let's take a look at some of the drone's key specifications.

DJI Mini 5 Pro: Top 10 features

So, let's look at the key features of the DJI Mini 5 Pro in more detail.

1: Stunning visuals: 50MP 1-inch camera for pro shots

DJI Mini 5 Pro is equipped with a 50MP 1-inch CMOS sensor and f/1.8 aperture.

This enables the drone to deliver cinematic detail and stunning low-light performance.

Mini 5 Pro also offers:

• 4K/60fps HDR Video: Up to 14 stops of dynamic range - ideal for cinematic footage in high-contrast scenes: Think detailed views of cloud textures and other elements during sunrise and sunset.

• 4K/120fps Slow-Motion Video: Shoot at up to 4K/120fps. Add impact to footage and benefit from greater creative flexibility in post-production.

• 10-bit Video and High ISO Performance: Even in normal color mode, Mini 5 Pro can record 10-bit video using H.265 encoding, delivering refined colour performance and greater flexibility in post, with the maximum ISO raised to 12800. In D-Log M and HLG colour modes, the maximum ISO is raised to 3200, allowing for greater brightness and more details in urban night scenes.

2: Med-Tele Mode

Mini 5 Pro brings with it 48mm Med-Tele Mode - enabling subjects to stand out more prominently in the frame.

With 2x zoom, this new mode offers higher image resolution than the digital zoom on previous DJI Mini Pro Series.

On top of this, Mini 5 Pro features DJI's portrait optimisation tech - supported in normal mode, not HLG or D-Log M modes - to make portraits look naturally radiant and more vivid. The 48mm Med-Tele mode further highlights subjects with true-to-life vibrance.

3: Rotating Gimbal and vertical shooting

Benefit from Mini 5 Pro's wide-angle roll rotation and true vertical shooting - for greater creative flexibility and assets that are perfect for social-media sharing.

• 225° Gimbal Rotation for Dynamic Camera Movement: 225 roll rotation enables flexible and dynamic camera movement. When paired with intelligent shooting modes - more on this later - content creators can access eye-catching rotating footage for more cinematic movement and unique perspectives.

• True Vertical Shooting: Create vertical videos and photos and share with no cropping needed. Activate this mode to unlock social-media-ready content.

4: Intelligent shooting modes

DJI Mini 5 Pro is packed with intelligent shooting modes to help streamline - and automate - dazzling content creation.

• MasterShots: Provides high-level camera movement templates according to portrait, close-up, and long-distance shooting needs.

• QuickShots: Supports various modes such as QuickShot Rotate, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Rocket, Boomerang, and Asteroid, allowing you to easily shoot stylish short films.

• Free Panorama: Supports Free Panorama, letting you create seamless panoramic shots by stitching together multiple images with a manually selected subject or area.

• Off-state QuickTransfer: Mini 5 Pro supports remote wake-up via the DJI Fly app within Bluetooth range. Without taking out the drone or remote controller [9], files can be transferred at up to 100 MB/s [10] via Wi-Fi 6. Even when switching to other apps, the DJI Fly app continues downloading in the background.

5: Upgraded safety features, including forward-facing LiDAR

By virtue of its tiny frame, Mini 5 Pro is in the safest drone category.

However, that hasn't stopped DJI from ploughing plenty of safety features into the drone, including nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing and safe takeoff and return without requiring a satellite signal.

Let's dig into these mechanisms for worry-free flight.

Full 360 obstacle detection

Mini 5 Pro is equipped with a forward-facing LiDAR sensor alongside fisheye cameras on both the front and rear, giving it awareness in all directions — forward, backward, sideways, and upward.

On the underside, dual binocular sensors and a 3D infrared sensor complete the system, enabling full 360° obstacle detection.

Confident Flying at Night

With its nightscape obstacle sensing, the drone delivers reliable protection even in low-light conditions, giving creators the confidence to capture nighttime shots safely and smoothly.

Smart Return-to-Home at night

When flying after dark, the forward-facing LiDAR helps the Mini 5 Pro detect hazards such as tall buildings and automatically adjust its altitude, ensuring a safer return-to-home during night flights.

Reliable returns without GNSS

When flying after dark, the forward-facing LiDAR helps the Mini 5 Pro detect hazards such as tall buildings and automatically adjust its altitude, ensuring a safer return-to-home during night flights.

Dual-band satellite precision

With L1 + L5 dual-band GNSS support, the drone can lock onto more satellites simultaneously, boosting connection strength, reducing interference, and ensuring highly accurate positioning.

6: Upgraded ActiveTrack 360° for enhanced tracking capabilities

Mini 5 Pro is bolstered by upgraded ActiveTrack 360°, offering customisable tracking and enhanced performance balancing speed, agility, and safety.

This video shows ActiveTrack 360° locking onto Elephant Rock - near South Shields - in conjunction with an orbit flight.

In open areas, maximum tracking speed has been increased to 15m/s, while in complex environments, the drone can switch to rear tracking mode to steadily keep the subject in focus.

When it comes to sport, Mini 5 Pro automatically selects Cycling or Standard mode for optimal framing and tracking.

In Standard mode, the drone maintains a steady altitude and distance as it follows its subject's path in real time, while in Cycling mode, it reacts to turns and speed changes.

7: Powerful Flight performance

Tiny drone. Big performance!

Mini 5 Pro packs plenty of output into its small frame.

The drone can be fired up and shut down by unfolding or folding its right rear arm, and it features quick-release propellers.

Once it's in flight, Mini 5 Pro offers up to 36 minutes of flight time. The drone is compatible with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus - yielding longer endurance - but this is not available in Europe and the UK.

For operational continuity, three intelligent flight batteries can be fully charged in 115 minutes, when using the Two-way Charging Hub and DJI 65W Portable Charger.

During flight, Mini 5 Pro is an agile performer, with an increased maximum ascent speed of 10 m/s, a horizontal speed of up to 18m/s, and a 15m/s tracking speed.

The pitch of the drone's propellers make the aircraft quiet during flight.

While the drone doesn't come with an IP rating, it can handle wind speeds of 12 m/s, and temperatures of -10°C to 40°C.

8: Lightweight, portable, regulation-friendly

Mini by name, mini by nature.

DJI Mini 5 Pro is listed as weighing 249.9g, while its dimensions are:

• Folded (without propellers): 157 x 95 x 68 mm.

• Unfolded (with propellers): 255 x 181 x 91 mm.

Needless to say, it makes the drone easy to carry and ultra-portable.

And crucially, the fact that it tips the scales at just shy of 250g ensures it is regulation-friendly. Indeed, in Europe, it has received a Class 0 rating - for drones with a weight of less than 250g.

In the UK, operators can fly the Mini 5 Pro in the A1 sub-category of the Open Category. This enables you to overfly uninvolved people, but not crowds - without requiring official drone training like the A2 CofC.

However, in the interests of safety and pilot competency, we always recommend pilots to undergo a course like the A2 CofC.

When it comes to drone registration, Mini 5 Pro users do not currently require a Flyer ID, but do need an Operator ID.

9: Latest transmission system for stable performance

DJI Mini 5 Pro supports DJI O4+ 10-bit video transmission, with a 10km range (CE).

Utilising DJI's latest transmission algorithm ensures stronger anti-interference and more stable and reliable live feeds.

On this note, operators can benefit from a live view quality of up to 1080p/60fps, plus a maximum download speed of 10MB/s with either the DJI RC-N3 or DJI RC 2 controllers (we'll cover these in more detail next), or up to 100 MB/s with WiFi 6.

10: Accessories

DJI Mini 5 Pro brings with it an accessory ecosystem.

When it comes to controllers, DJI Mini 5 Pro comes with either the DJI RC-N3 or the DJI RC 2 (pictured below).

And a firmware update - following the release of the Mini 5 Pro - has added compatibility with the DJI RC Pro 2 smart controller, available separately.

The RC-N3 is designed to hold a separate mobile device, allowing you to view HD camera feeds in real-time via the DJI Fly app on your mobile device.

In contrast, the DJI RC 2 is a next-gen smart controller with a built-in 5.5-inch, 700-nit high-bright screen, and DJI Fly App built in.

Meanwhile, the RC Pro 2 is an upgraded remote, with 7" high-bright display and rotating screen - designed for pro-level aerial filmmaking.

The table below provides a comparison between these three controllers.

Aside from controllers, DJI Mini 5 Pro is compatible with other accessories, including:

• DJI Mini 5 Pro Two-way Charging Hub: Supports power accumulation, transferring remaining power from multiple batteries to the one with the highest charge. With the DJI 65W Portable Charger, three Intelligent Flight Batteries can be fully charged in about 2 hours. It can also fast-charge devices such as controllers and smartphones.

• DJI Mini 5 Pro ND Filter Set (ND8/32/128): Meets photographer's needs when shooting long-exposure shots or capturing content in strong lighting conditions.

Both the ND filter set and charging hub comes with the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo - as you'll see next.

DJI Mini 5 Pro: In the box

There are two options for the DJI Mini 5 Pro: The Mini 5 Pro with DJI RC-N3, or the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2 smart controller.

The key differences, in a nutshell, are threefold. 1: Different controllers for different needs. 2: The Fly More Combo comes with extra accessories, keeping you flying longer, and is more cost-effective than purchasing these separately. 3: Cost. At launch (correct as of September 17, 2025), the standard Mini 5 Pro package is £689, while the Fly More Combo is £979.

The table below highlights what is in the box of each package.

Summary

Tiny drone. Big performance, Okay, we said the exact thing earlier on, but some things are worth repeating.

DJI Mini 5 Pro is a stellar platform - with a series of headline features packed into its compact sub 250g frame.

From the 1-inch sensor to enhanced safety features, this drone offers plenty for content creators and some businesses who want a top-class UAS, which is both portable and regulation-friendly.

DJI is known for its innovation. And with the Mini 5 Pro, it feels like DJI has done it again, bringing this truly exciting aircraft to market.

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