DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks point to LiDAR sensors, bigger battery and August 7 launch

Fresh leaks suggest DJI’s next ultralight flagship, the Mini 5 Pro, will land on 7 August 2025 with class-leading LiDAR obstacle sensing, a larger 33.5 Wh battery and 25 km O4 video transmission.

Background & Context

DJI’s Mini line redefined what a sub-250 g camera drone could do, culminating in 2023’s popular Mini 4 Pro. According to TechRadar’s rundown of early sightings near Shenzhen…

Details & Quotes

The biggest talking point is the pair of forward-facing LiDAR modules, a first for DJI’s consumer range…

What’s Next?

With an August 7 unveiling now pinned by multiple FCC filings and retailer placeholders, analysts expect DJI to open pre-orders the same week…

“If these specs hold, the Mini 5 Pro will blur the line between hobby and cinema drone—without the paperwork,” says SkyLogic analyst Maya Cheng.

• Expected release: August 7 2025
• New LiDAR obstacle sensing system
• 1-inch CMOS camera with 4K/120fps & 12-bit D-Log M
• 25 km O4 transmission & ActiveTrack 6.0
• 33.5 Wh “Intelligent Flight Battery 2” (45 min hover)
• Under 249 g take-off weight