DJI Mini 5 Pro 360 Guards Leak and It Makes Sense

Just when the rumor mill was starting to feel a little sleepy, Reddit and a few well known leak corners decided to wake everyone up with photos that are impossible to ignore. Clear images are now circulating of 360 degree propeller guards designed specifically for the DJI Mini 5 Pro, already mounted on a demo unit, plus box shots that suggest this is not a garage experiment but a real product heading toward daylight.

Even more interesting, the propellers themselves look different. Smaller. Shorter. Clearly redesigned to work with the guards instead of fighting them. This is not a cosmetic accessory. This is a system.

And suddenly, a lot of things click into place.

What the leaked images are telling us

The photos show full circular guards wrapping around each propeller, creating a proper 360 degree protection ring instead of the partial clip on style DJI has used before. The installation looks clean, tight, and very intentional, almost like the Mini 5 Pro was quietly prepared for this moment from the start.

Then there are the propellers. Shorter blades mean less chance of flex, fewer accidental wall kisses, and more predictable airflow when flying close to obstacles. DJI clearly did not just slap guards on and call it a day, they tuned the entire setup to behave better indoors. All this connects with the latest firmware upgrade to the Mini 5 Pro in which they announced the compatibility with this guards.

The box images matter too. This is packaged like a first party accessory, not an afterthought. That alone tells us DJI sees real demand here, not just from beginners but from professionals who want control in tight spaces without turning a living room into a wind tunnel of regret.

Why indoor flying suddenly makes sense

Right now, DJI’s only drones truly designed for indoor flight are the Neo 1, Neo 2, Flip, and Avata 2, all of them have integrated propeller guards baked into their bodies like armor. They are fun, agile, and forgiving, but their cameras are not playing in the same league as a Mini 5 Pro with a one inch sensor.

That is the missing piece.

People want to fly indoors with real image quality. Clean dynamic range. Proper depth. Footage that does not scream “tiny sensor” the second it hits the timeline. The Mini 5 Pro delivers that, but until now, flying it indoors felt like doing surgery with oven mitts on.

These 360 degree guards change the equation. Suddenly, indoor flight is not a gamble. It becomes a controlled tool, especially for creators who need slow, deliberate movement instead of freestyle chaos.

Real estate creators quietly celebrating

For real estate work, this could be huge. Flying through interiors without bumping walls, scratching furniture, or terrifying homeowners is the dream. A Mini 5 Pro with full prop guards and tuned propellers means smooth hallway passes, gentle reveals, and confident motion through tight spaces, all while keeping that one inch sensor look that clients actually notice.

For people like me who shoot properties regularly, this is the kind of accessory that does not just add safety, it adds confidence. Less stress. Fewer retakes. And no awkward moment where you apologize for breaking a very expensive vase.

When this rumor turns into a confirmed release, it will feels less like DJI chasing a trend and more like DJI listening carefully to how people are actually using their drones.

DroneXL’s Take

These leaked 360 degree propeller guards feel logical, overdue, and surprisingly smart. DJI seems ready to let the Mini 5 Pro step into indoor territory without sacrificing image quality, and that is something no other small drone has truly nailed yet.

If the final version flies as well as it looks, this could quietly become one of the most important accessories DJI releases this year. Would you trust your Mini 5 Pro indoors with these guards, or is this a hard pass for you? Let me know in the comments.

Photo credit: Reddit