DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1 Launched – Aimed at First-Time Aerial Creators

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by Johnnie BehiriApril 27^th, 2026

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DJI has launched the Lito series, a new sub-249g entry-level drone family built around omnidirectional 5-lux obstacle sensing, with the premium Lito X1 adding forward-facing LiDAR, 10-bit D-Log M, and a 1/1.3-inch sensor that DJI rates for HDR capture at up to 14 stops of dynamic range. The standard Lito 1 starts at 309 EUR and the Lito X1 from 379 EUR, with both offering 36-minute flight times and CE C0 classification.

The Lito name is new to DJI’s consumer lineup. It sits below the recently released DJI Mini 5 Pro (which carries a 1-inch type sensor and starts at 799 EUR) and creates a new entry-level tier aimed at first-time aerial creators rather than working professionals. Both Lito drones share a folding airframe, weigh approximately 249g in their standard configurations, and use the same DJI Fly app workflow. The differentiation between the two models comes down to the camera system, the sensing suite, and onboard storage.

Two cameras, two very different propositions

The Lito 1 carries a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor with 48MP effective resolution behind an f/1.8 lens, with a 26.2mm full-frame equivalent focal length and a 79° field of view. Video tops out at 4K up to 60fps in standard mode, with slow-motion at 4K/100fps and FHD/100fps available, all encoded in H.265 at up to 130 Mbps. Color support is limited to standard profiles in 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265), with no log capture, no HDR, and no D-Log M.

The Lito X1 takes a clear step up. It’s a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor pairs with an f/1.7, 24mm equivalent lens and an 82.1° FOV, and DJI claims HDR capture with up to 14 stops of dynamic range alongside 10-bit D-Log M support for grading-friendly workflows. Photo resolution increases to 8064×6048, max shutter speed reaches 1/16000s in 48MP mode, and the X1 adds a 200fps option at FHD for slow motion. Both bodies share the same 130 Mbps ceiling, but only the X1 offers the log workflow that working colorists and editors will care about.

This camera package will look familiar to anyone who has used the DJI Mini 4 Pro, which carries the same sensor, aperture, and equivalent focal length. The Lito X1 is, in practical imaging terms, a more affordable repackaging of that camera system in a smaller, folded body, paired with a different sensing setup and aimed at a less experienced user.

It’s worth treating the 14-stop dynamic range figure with the usual caution applied to manufacturer specifications. DJI uses similar language for several drones in its lineup, and in our experience, real-world dynamic range from 1/1.3-inch sensors tends to fall short of headline figures. The presence of D-Log M is the more practically meaningful detail here.

What forward-facing LiDAR brings to a sub-249g drone

The most unusual feature on the Lito X1 is forward-facing LiDAR with a measurement range of 0.5 to 36m, an 80° vertical and 60° horizontal field of view, and the ability to detect obstacles down to a 10% reflectivity threshold. This kind of active sensing first appeared on a sub-249g DJI drone with the Mini 5 Pro, and seeing it carried down to a 379 EUR product is the most notable shift in the Lito X1’s specification.

In practice, LiDAR helps the obstacle-avoidance system perform reliably at dusk, in low-texture environments, and when subjects (or trees, walls, and so on) lack the surface detail that purely vision-based sensing depends on. Combined with the omnidirectional vision system on both Lito models, which DJI rates for operation in environments with as little as 5 lux of ambient light, the Lito X1 should deliver more dependable autonomous flight in conditions where the Lito 1 would force the operator to fly more cautiously.

Both drones include downward-facing infrared sensors with a 0.3 to 8m range, and DJI rates the omnidirectional vision system on both for forward, backward, lateral, upward, and downward sensing in environments with patterned surfaces and at least 5 lux of light. The Lito 1 lacks the forward LiDAR but is otherwise covered for omnidirectional sensing.

Flight performance, batteries, and the Plus battery caveat

Maximum horizontal speed in Sport mode is 18 m/s on both drones, with cinematic and tracking modes offering more measured envelopes. Wind resistance is rated at 10.7 m/s, equivalent to Beaufort force 5. The Lito X1 is rated for operation from -10°C to 40°C, while the Lito 1 spec sheet limits operation to 0°C to 40°C, a meaningful detail for cold-weather shoots.

Standard flight time is 36 minutes for both models, while the optional DJI Lito Series Intelligent Flight Battery Plus pushes this to 52 minutes (and extends maximum flight distance from 20 to 21 km up to 32 km). However, the Plus battery has significant regional restrictions. In the EU and UK, it is only legally compliant when used with the aircraft from the DJI Lito X1 Fly More Combo Plus configuration, and is not supported by the Lito 1 in those territories at all. Operators in regulated airspace should plan accordingly, since pushing the takeoff weight over 249g changes the regulatory category in many jurisdictions.

The Lito X1 also includes 42GB of internal storage. The Lito 1 has none, requiring a microSD card from launch.

Video transmission and connectivity

Both drones use DJI’s O4 transmission system with a maximum unobstructed range of 15 km under IC and 8 km under CE, SRRC, and MIC standards. Live view tops out at 1080p/60fps. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) handles QuickTransfer offloading at up to 50 MB/s, and Bluetooth 5.4 is included for accessory pairing. Latency with the remote controller is rated at approximately 120ms, and the antenna setup is two-antenna, 1T2R.

Intelligent shooting and creative tools

The Lito series ships with the standard suite of DJI-assisted-flight tools that have become baseline expectations on the consumer line: ActiveTrack subject tracking (rated for forward speeds up to 12 m/s, with 8 m/s in other directions), QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama. For the target audience of campus creators, weekend filmmakers, and aspiring aerial cinematographers, these are the modes that lower the technical threshold for capturing usable footage on a first attempt.

For more experienced operators, the Lito X1’s combination of D-Log M, internal storage, and forward LiDAR makes it more interesting as a B-camera or pickup tool than the Lito 1, which is aimed more squarely at the casual creator segment.

Where the Lito series fits in DJI’s lineup

The introduction of the Lito name complicates DJI’s consumer lineup rather than simplifying it. Above the Lito series sits the DJI Mini 5 Pro with its 1-inch-type sensor, rotating gimbal, and 4K/120fps capability, and above that the DJI Mavic 4 Pro flagship. The Lito X1 essentially recreates the Mini 4 Pro’s camera package at a lower price point, while the Lito 1 occupies a more basic slot below it. Whether this signals a long-term restructuring of DJI’s branding or a parallel lineup aimed at a younger demographic will become clearer as additional Lito models appear.

The DJI Lito 1 retails at 345 EUR for the standalone aircraft, with the Lito 1 Fly More Combo (including the DJI RC-N3 controller, which uses the operator’s smartphone for the live view) priced at 495 EUR. The Lito X1 starts at 426 EUR, with the Lito X1 Fly More Combo (including the DJI RC 2 with built-in screen) from 691 EUR. Both are available now for pre-ordering at CVP, with full specifications listed at dji.com/lito-1 and dji.com/lito-x1. DJI Care Refresh coverage is offered for both models.

Will the Lito name eventually replace the Mini series at the entry level, or sit alongside it as a parallel lineup? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!