DJI - Mini 5 Pro

Consider the weight restrictions for flight, resilience to faster wind speeds and carry weight. I'd go mini pro 5 for purely practical purposes on all the above points.

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.

DJI refurbished is amazing for budget drones - and it's also almost impossible to tell the difference from new. Personally, id go for one of those options: Refurbished Flip RC2 Fly More, Refurbished Mini 4 Pro RC N2, or if you don't like buying refurbished, throw in another ~150 and buy a new mini 5 pro.

I got mine from Walmart, and on the ship website it says my warranty is good for one year

I expected autonomous flight modes like in the flip. For me it has been an absolute disappointment. For many of us who are not film or photography professionals, the 4 pro's camera was already good enough so this drone represents absolutely no advance compared to the previous one (except for the LiDAR sensor, which is not a panacea either). 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. Shame on DJI for passing up this magnificent opportunity with the sole objective of making lower categories profitable. 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. I am going to return the 5 pro and I will not buy any DJI product again as long as I see that they continue to apply these types of policies designed more for money than for the consumer. (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) a big ZERO for DJI that is beginning to adopt practices in the purest Apple style of Tim Cook

I went with Mini 5 Pro few days ago. Went to the DJI shop, tested all the cheaper drones (both that you mentioned) and it was just not worth going with m4k or neo. Go with Mini 5 Pro you will not regret. Also you can save a lot on choosing rc-n3 controller and using your phone for visuals.

I view my drones as cameras with 120m tripods. :-) Depending on where you live, being under 250g may make a large difference in both where you can fly and what licensing you need. 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). It may end up replacing my infrequently-used Mavic for trips out to the boonies where I can legally fly it. I almost never shoot video. It's a different way of thinking which I haven't mastered. A good retirement project to look forward to, though. The camera on my Mini 3 Pro is good enough to take photos that I've enlarged and hung on my wall, not to mention sold. Low-light performance is decent enough for the light levels I fly in (never darker than twilight). Good call on the fly-more kit. You'll want extra batteries and props, and the carrying bag is nice. If you opt for a Mini 3/4 Pro get a better screwdriver than comes with the kit. 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. \*Officially 249.9 g +/- 4 g.

Mini 5 Pro. Think about for how many years and how often you are going to fly it. At 100 flights it is €11.49 per flight. At 500 flights it is €2.30 per flight 😎

Lost my Mini 2 yeaterday after 4 good years 😭 It rested at a beautiful place in the mountains, a fitting end after all the beautiful pictures and videos. I'll wait for the mini 5 pro launch and get it. Otherwise it's still a very good drone

If you just want regular drone for aerial static video/photo, get a mini 4k or mini 5 pro

I have the OG Mavic and most of the specs for the Mini 5 are better. I'd go with that IMO

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.

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. I opted to buy the 2 year asurion warranty from Amazon as a backstop if the drone is damaged such that I can't repair it myself.

Either is fine for the most part if you're not pixel peeping. The 5 has a larger sensor which would make it better in low light. You would get less noise at higher iso. 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. So if you're not shooting in low light the 4 pro would be fine.

I personally would recommend the Flip. Made [this video](https://youtu.be/anGcMKJBbs8?si=KhSe4Bs4RmapP5jL) (in which everyone thinks I'm just trashing to Flip) to explain that while the Flip might not be a great fit with more advanced DJI pilots that already have the Mini 4 Pro, that the Flip represents an incredible value. That being said, if you have the budget, the Mini 5 Pro or Mini 4 Pro are always better - though their upgrades might not be as much appreciated by a beginner.

I have the mini 4 and 5 but haven't had a chance to put the 5 through its paces. I'm hoping the Mini 5 has less artefacts and a bit better detail. The mini 3 and 4 are both noisy out of camera, even at 100 iso. I run the ai noise reduction in lightroom and it improves the quality substantially. They're never going to be the best image quality; but for the weight they are, the image quality is quite remarkable.

Mini is incredible for the size & weight in your bags, but imo, having the 70mm lens is well worth carrying the air 3s for. It just opens up far more possibilities. It's probably my favourite focal length to shoot with on my drones

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

It depends where you are coming from. Own three DJI drones which each have a unique purpose. If had none, would probably decide between the Flip and Mini. But for those who already have a DJI there's no real selling point to get this

It's not just dusk. It's how it's able to handle shaded areas during the day and its dynamic range. And the 5 is blowing it out of the water

Ebay offers warranty through AllState. I know because I purchased one from South Korea last week.

Got mine!! Getting delivered Saturday. Excited af