DJI Mini 5 Pro vs DJI Mini 4 Pro

Buy the Mini 5 Pro if image quality is the point: its 1-inch sensor, 14 stops of dynamic range, 4K/120fps and forward LiDAR are a real step up for low light and vertical content. The Mini 4 Pro is the smarter pick for most first-time and casual pilots: it is proven, beginner-friendly, has omnidirectional sensing and a screen-equipped RC 2 in many kits, and owners rate it highly across far more reviews. Both stay under 250 g, so neither needs FAA registration in the US when flown recreationally under the rules.

• Choose the Mini 5 Pro if you shoot in low light or want the best footage a sub-250 g drone can give, and you will use the 1-inch sensor and 4K/120fps.
• Choose the Mini 4 Pro if you want a proven, easy-to-fly drone with omnidirectional sensing and a screen controller, and the 1-inch sensor is more than you need.