DJI Mini 5 Pro
from €799from about $900from about AED 3,310
Not available in the US
OffersDJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro
The Mini 5 Pro stays under 250 g with a 1-inch sensor. The flagship Mavic 4 Pro has three cameras, including a 100 MP Hasselblad.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
from €2,099from about $2,370from about AED 8,690
Not available in the US
OffersWhich one?
DJI Mini 5 Pro
Choose the Mini 5 Pro if you want a light drone that covers most needs: 249.9 g and class C0. It has a 1-inch 50 MP camera, films 4K at up to 120fps and senses obstacles all around, even in low light.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Choose the Mavic 4 Pro if image quality comes first: a 100 MP 4/3 Hasselblad camera plus two tele cameras and 6K/60fps HDR. It flies up to 51 minutes and is class C2, so near people you need an A2 certificate.
DJI Mini 5 Pro: Why it’s on our list
- First drone under 250 g with a 1-inch sensor
- Strong autonomy: ActiveTrack 360°, obstacle sensing works in low light
- Stable price, easy to buy anywhere in the EU
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Why it’s on our list
- Top-of-range image quality: 100 MP 4/3 main camera plus two tele cameras
- Long flight time and robust obstacle sensing
- Street price now well below RRP
DJI Mini 5 Pro: What bothers us
- The 36 min figure is a maximum; DJI's own typical figure is ~21 min
- The Plus battery pushes it out of C0 (C1 rules then apply)
- Local bans still apply (e.g. Dolomites parks restricted hobby drones in Sep 2026)
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: What bothers us
- C2 class: an A2 certificate is needed to fly near people, otherwise A3 distance rules apply
- Expensive before accessories
- Too much drone for casual users; the Mini 5 Pro covers most needs
Side by side
| Side by side | DJI Mini 5 Profrom €799 (clearly better)from about $900from about AED 3,310 (clearly better) | DJI Mavic 4 Profrom €2,099from about $2,370from about AED 8,690 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available to orderNot available in the US | Available to orderNot available in the US |
| Weight and EU class | 249.9 g / C0 (C1 with Plus battery bundle) | ~1.1 kg / C2 |
| Camera | 1-inch CMOS, 50 MP, f/1.8; 225° gimbal rotation | 100 MP 4/3 Hasselblad (28 mm) + 48 MP 70 mm + 50 MP 168 mm |
| Video | 4K up to 120fps | 6K/60fps HDR (main camera) |
| Flight time | up to 36 min (standard battery; DJI cites ~21 min typical) | up to 51 min (clearly better) |
| Transmission and sensing | 10 km (CE); omnidirectional vision + forward LiDAR | up to 30 km (DJI max figure, region-dependent); omnidirectional sensing + LiDAR |
| At the starting price | Drone + DJI RC-N3 | Drone + DJI RC 2 |
| EU rules | C0 rules; C1 rules with the Plus battery | C2: you need an A2 certificate to fly near people, otherwise A3 distance rules apply |
In bold: the clearly better figure, only where the numbers compare directly.
| Checked | DJI Mini 5 Pro: 29.09.2026 | DJI Mavic 4 Pro: 29.09.2026 |
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Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Mini 5 Pro or the Mavic 4 Pro?
The Mini 5 Pro. In Europe it costs from €799 with the DJI RC-N3, the Mavic 4 Pro from €2,099 with the DJI RC 2. The Mavic’s street price is now well below that. Neither is sold in the US yet.
Which is better for beginners?
The Mini 5 Pro. It weighs 249.9 g and is class C0. The Mavic 4 Pro is class C2: to fly it near people, you need an A2 certificate. For casual users, the Mavic is too much drone; the Mini 5 Pro covers most needs.
Which has the better camera?
The Mavic 4 Pro: a 100 MP 4/3 Hasselblad main camera and 6K/60fps HDR video. Two tele cameras add 48 MP at 70 mm and 50 MP at 168 mm. The Mini 5 Pro has one 1-inch camera with 50 MP and f/1.8 and films 4K at up to 120fps.
How long do they fly?
The Mavic 4 Pro flies up to 51 minutes. The Mini 5 Pro manages up to 36 minutes with the standard battery, but DJI itself cites about 21 minutes in typical use.
How much do they weigh?
The Mini 5 Pro weighs 249.9 g, the Mavic 4 Pro about 1.1 kg, more than four times as much. With the Plus battery bundle, the Mini 5 Pro moves from class C0 to C1, and C1 rules apply.
What next?
DJI Mini 5 Pro
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