New leaks reveal pricing and performance specs for DJI’s next beginner drones

Expected to be replacements for older models like the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 4 Pro, both drones weigh less than 249 grams which means they could be operated without having to be registered with the FAA or other governing bodies around the world. The DJI Lito 1 features a 48-megapixel camera on a 3-axis gimbal with a 1/2-inch sensor that can capture 4K videos or 8K stills. It has a maximum flight range of up to 20 kilometers with omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and a maximum flight time of up to 36 minutes, depending on the conditions.

The pricier DJI Lito X1 features a camera with a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor which should improve the quality of footage and images captured in low-light conditions, but its capabilities also max out at 4K videos and 8K photos. Its maximum flight distance is a little farther at 21 kilometers, but the biggest upgrade appears to be a more advanced forward-facing LIDAR system for more reliable obstacle avoidance at higher flight speeds.

Both drones will be sold as kits that include the DJI RC-N3 remote controller. It’s a basic controller that lacks a screen of its own but includes an expanding clamp that can hold a smartphone so you can see a live preview of where you’re flying using its display instead.