DJI Mini 5 Pro teased with 1-inch sensor; ‘Pro in Mini’ launch set for Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. EDT

DJI has scheduled a “Pro in Mini” launch for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. EDT, with its official teaser video showing callouts for a 1‑inch sensor, 24 mm lens, and f/1.8 aperture—strong signs the DJI Mini 5 Pro, about which Jasper Ellens already told us a thing or two, is next in line. Watch the teaser and set notifications via DJI’s official website.

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The DJI Mini line appears poised for a major camera and autonomy upgrade while staying under 250 g, potentially delivering better low‑light performance, omnidirectional sensing with front‑facing LiDAR, and faster 4K formats—features that could push sub‑250 gram drones deeper into professional workflows if confirmed at launch.

For drone professionals and serious creators, the timing and on‑screen callouts matter: a 1‑inch sensor in the Mini class suggests a meaningful step up in low‑light performance, dynamic range, and detail capture within the sub‑250 g category. The teaser’s focus on the imaging pipeline—rather than lifestyle shots—frames this as a camera‑first update, with the event positioned to confirm final naming (DJI Mini 5 Pro), feature set, and regional availability.

Imaging and capture focus: 1‑inch, 24 mm, f/1.8

The “Pro in Mini” teaser explicitly highlights the camera’s 1‑inch sensor with a 24 mm equivalent lens and an f/1.8 aperture, underscoring DJI’s push to elevate Mini‑series image quality. Those fundamentals point to better shadow detail, cleaner high‑ISO output, and more flexible color work for professional delivery, while keeping the airframe compact and travel‑friendly.

What the DJI Mini 5 Pro teaser implies—and what it doesn’t

By centering the camera assembly and on‑screen spec cards, DJI is signaling that image quality is the headline upgrade for this model. The teaser stops short of listing frame rates, profiles, or bit depths, leaving specifics like 4K/60 HDR, high‑frame‑rate slow motion, and 10‑bit recording to be confirmed on launch day. It also avoids naming the product in‑video, even as the presentation strongly hints at a Mini‑series Pro‑level successor.

Launch timing and regional considerations

The release date is locked for Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. EDT, with the teaser offering a direct “notify me” prompt to capture interest ahead of the video drop. Regional landing pages and post‑event availability can vary, so operators planning upgrades should watch local DJI channels and retail partners once the stream ends.

Professional workflows in a Mini body

If the camera specs showcased in the teaser translate into the final product, this Mini‑series release could further blur the line between recreational and commercial use. A brighter, larger sensor at a 24 mm equivalent would strengthen real estate, inspection, and social‑first vertical deliverables without the weight penalties that complicate operations or travel.

What to watch on reveal day

Keep an eye on confirmed video formats and profiles, full obstacle‑sensing details, transmission generation and controller compatibility, and U.S. pricing. Battery options, total weight with accessories, and exact regional bundles will determine how this model fits into existing fleets and compliance strategies.

DroneXL’s Take

This is the right kind of tease: show the camera, state the key specs, and set a date. If DJI follows through with pro‑tier codecs, high‑frame‑rate 4K, robust obstacle sensing, and stable next‑gen transmission—without breaking the sub‑250 g ceiling—this could be the new default travel and backup rig for working pilots. The big questions now are U.S. availability, controller compatibility across existing ecosystems, and whether the final tuning meaningfully outperforms Mini 4 Pro in low light and complex airspace.

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