Can the new Mini still dip under that crucial 250g weight barrier?
A leaked render of the DJI Mini 5 Pro seems to reveal the drone’s design
A separate image of the box may have also revealed its specs
The leaks hint at a 1-inch sensor and LiDAR-powered autofocus
The DJI Mini 5 Pro seems unlikely to hit its previously-rumored August 7 launch date, but fans of tiny drones have at least been given some solace in the form of two big leaks – and they hint at a little flying camera that could be worth waiting a little longer for.
Firstly, a render of the rumored successor to one of the world’s best drones was shared on the Discord channel for Drone-Hacks, giving us what could be our first look at the drone.
If the image is correct, the Mini 5 Pro will look very similar to its Mini 4 Pro predecessor, aside from a larger camera module and the inclusion of two forward-facing LiDAR sensors for improved obstacle avoidance.
That LiDAR-powered feature has previously appeared on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and DJI Air 3S, but this would be the first time we’ve seen it on a Mini series drone – and it could be particularly useful if you fly in low light.
