- A new DJI Mini 5 drone seems to be in preparation
- Online leaks suggest that he could have Lidar sensors
- Dji seems to test the drone before a summer launch
Dji is not one to rest on his laurels. The Mini 4 Pro could complete the invoice in our overview of the best drones that you can buy at the moment, but new images disclosed online seem to show that the manufacturer is underway with the development of a successor.
The images, shared on Dronexl, seem to show that the DJI Mini 5 is tested in the public streets in China. Included in an article written by Jasper Ellens, a reliable source of the drone industry, the granular plans have a quadcopter resembling the mini 4 pro, although with a larger frontal camera lens and which seems to be a pair of Lidar sensors above.
This saves a previous article from Ellens, shared on X in December 2024, which claims that the mini 5 will include Lidar sensors and “stronger (ventilated) engines”.
The LIDAR sensors oriented before would give the new model a more efficient collision avoidance system. As we saw on the air 3S last year, Lidar is better able to navigate obstacles and the field at night, compared to Standard Vision Tech. Their presence on the mini 5 would be a first for any drone of less than 250g, assuming that the rumor model remains in the same weight class as the previous versions.
The illustrated drone also has guards around its blades, although they can be in place as a safety measure during tests, rather than a permanent characteristic.
Although DJI has not officially announced an release date for the mini 5, the appearance of a public test unit suggests that the company is at the last stages of development. Some sources provide that the new drone will break in the summer of 2025. A revelation around August or September would adapt to the established launch cycles of DJI, marking two years since the DJI Mini 4 Pro struck the market.
Other characteristics remain the subject of many speculations. Some websites have reported that the DJI Mini 5 could include a 1 inch sensor and a 50 -minute flight time, which would both be a significant step compared to the 1/1.3 inch sensor and at a 34 -minute flight time from the DJI Mini 4 Pro. That said, there is little tangible evidence to support these claims at present.
I was extremely skeptical of the release of a # djimini5. I did not find any reason why they should update the mini 4 without exceeding the brand of 249 grams. But today I am corrected. This summer, we will see a new mini with Lidar and stronger motors (ventilated). Cheers pic.twitter.com/v3kcsasjfoDecember 10, 2024
Lidar, Lidar?
The mini 5 is not the only DJI drone to come would have obtained Lidar capacities. Recent Intels also suggest that the Mavic 4 Pro will benefit from improved obstacle sensors. This could indicate that DJI has managed to develop a more compact Lidar module which can be more easily wrapped in drones through its range.
Although its presence on an sub250g changes the situation, if the Lidar alone will justify an upgrade for the owners of the Mini 4 Pro remains to be seen. It would certainly be another feather in a well -affected arc, but Lidar is limited to users who only pilot their drones in clear days.
Of course, this is not the only upgrade of rumors for the DJI Mini 5. Stronger or more effective engines could give the drone improved performance in all conditions, while improved flight times would advance the series significantly where the mini 4 pro was not. A 1 inch sensor also points to lighter imaging with low light.
Together, these improvements would make an important argument to invest in the new model. If it’s already in testing, we should not have too much time to wait for more concrete specifications. If previous DJI drones development cycles are something to do, information disclosed on the mini 5 will not be lacking in supplies.
