The drone community is abuzz with new leaks and a leaked animated video that give us our clearest look yet at the highly anticipated DJI Mini 5 Pro. Just days before its rumored September 2025 launch, a European retailer appears to have prematurely listed the Fly More Combo, revealing its price and confirming many of the features that have been speculated for months.
Here’s a summary of the latest and most significant leaks:
A Leaked Animated Video and Design Changes
A short, folding animation video of the Mini 5 Pro was found in DJI beta software, providing the first look at the drone's folding and unfolding mechanism. While the overall form factor remains similar to its predecessors, a close-up picture reveals a new gimbal that can reportedly turn from 220 to 330 degrees, allowing for more dynamic shots like a corkscrew.
The most noticeable physical additions are two forward-facing LiDAR sensors, which appear as two small oval shapes above the camera. This confirms a long-standing rumor and would be a game-changer for the Mini series.
The Holy Grail: A 1-Inch Sensor and Advanced Imaging
The most exciting leak is the confirmation of a 1-inch sensor, a first for a sub-250g drone. This would be a massive leap in image quality from the Mini 4 Pro's 1/1.3-inch sensor, promising:
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Improved Low-Light Performance: The larger sensor will capture significantly more light, leading to cleaner, more detailed footage in challenging conditions.
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4K/120fps Video: The drone is expected to support 4K video at a buttery-smooth 120 frames per second, a step up from the Mini 4 Pro's 4K/100fps.
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48mm Med-Tele Mode: A leaked box reveals a "high-quality 48mm med-tele mode," which is likely an in-sensor crop for a "lossless" zoom effect, similar to the feature on the DJI Pocket 3.
LiDAR: A Pro-Level Safety Feature
The addition of front-facing LiDAR sensors would provide a huge boost to obstacle avoidance, especially in low light or complex environments where standard vision sensors struggle. This technology is typically reserved for DJI's larger, more expensive drones like the Mavic and Air series, making its inclusion in the sub-250g Mini line a groundbreaking move. This feature is also expected to enhance ActiveTrack, allowing the drone to follow subjects more intelligently and safely.
Weight and Battery Life: A Balancing Act
Leaks confirm that the Mini 5 Pro will maintain the crucial sub-250g weight with a standard battery. However, there are also whispers of a "Battery Plus" option, similar to previous models, that would extend flight time to a remarkable 47-50 minutes but push the weight over the 250g limit. The standard battery is rumored to offer up to 36 minutes of flight time, a slight improvement over the Mini 4 Pro.
Pricing and Release Date Leaks
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Price: A leaked listing from a European webstore suggests the Fly More Combo with the RC2 controller will cost 1129 euro, which is the exact same price as the current Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo. This is a surprising and welcome leak, as many expected a price bump with the new premium features. The standalone kit price is rumored to be around $899-$999 USD.
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Release Date: While an earlier rumored August 7 launch was debunked, new hints point to a mid-September 2025 release, with an official teaser possibly arriving as early as September 9.
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