DJI might be bringing multiple upgrades to its next gen compact drones. The DJI Mini 5 has just been leaked, revealing a couple of upgrades over its predecessor, the DJI Mini 4 Pro. So here’s everything you need to know about these upcoming improvements.

DJI Mini 5 Leak: New LiDAR & Stronger Motors

The popular drone maker’s Mini 5 was just spotted being tested in the public streets in China, with images being shared by DroneXL. In the article from Jasper Ellens, a known drone industry source, the low quality image of a quadcopter shared online is the Mini 5. It appears similar to the Mini 4 Pro in terms of design, but we can see a larger front camera lens and what appears to be a pair of LiDAR sensors on the top.

In other words, there could be a camera upgrade along with the new LiDAR sensors. Back in December 2024, Ellens also shared a tweet that talks about how the new DJI Mini 5 will offer LiDAR sensors along with stronger motors. To recall, LiDAR sensors on the front are used on drones as a collision avoidance system. This allows for better obstacle navigation in low light situations as well.

Considering how the DJI Mini 5 may weigh under 250 grams, this small drone could be the first of its category to offer this technology. Based on recent rumors, the Mini 5 may pack a 1-inch sensor and promise a flight time of up to 50 minutes. Both of these are major upgrades over the 1/1.3-inch sensor and 34 minute flight time over the DJI Mini 4 Pro.

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