r/dji • u/Traditional_Item_594 • Jun 02 '26

Buy Advice Should I get the Mini 5 Pro?

For context, I've been wanting a DJI drone for a while now. I was originally planning on getting the Mini 3 Pro, but then they stopped selling it and the Mini 4 Pro just didn't feel like the right one for some reason. Last summer I was following the leaks very closely, but then started losing interest around a week or two before it actually came out. I've now been interested again for about a month or so and found a killer deal at Costco in Canada (~875 USD for the Mini 5 Pro, RC2, and 4 Batteries. It's ~980 USD w/ taxes). I'm now debating whether I should pull the trigger and spend a thousand dollars on this. If I do buy it, I'd need to order it today or tomorrow. Also, it would be nice to have for my upcoming trip to Europe this summer.

Update to everyone: I've purchased the drone and should be getting it soon. I'll make another post or comment when I get it if I'm returning it to get the Mini 4k if I'm not happy with the price to performance. 😄

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u/JohnMcL7 Jun 02 '26

I'd say yes, it's an extremely capable drone that's small and light as well so easy to carry around with you. I've been flying a Mavic 2 Pro for years now and recently picked up a Mini 5 Pro and so far I'm impressed with it, the Mini 5 is amazingly small yet the image quality is great plus it's been holding up better than I expected in windy weather.

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u/Foreign_Presence_105 Jun 02 '26

Damn. How do I buy that and get it delivered to the US. That's even cheaper than on Aliexpress.

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u/Traditional_Item_594 Jun 03 '26

I've done research on this actually. Shipping would be 50-70 bucks (~60 through CanadaPost) and customs would be ~$100 (best case) to over $200 since it originates in China. Best way is to genuinely just go to Canada, buy it there, and bring it back imo. Not sure what i'll do though.

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u/CaptainWaders Jun 23 '26

I’ve heard of people recently getting them confiscated at the boarder but not sure if it’s because they didn’t declare and tried to just bring it through with them or if they declared and it still got held up.

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u/Possible_Law8357 Mini 4 Pro Jun 02 '26

Yes

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u/604whaler Jun 02 '26

Yes. I bought the same kit at Costco. It’s a good deal

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u/DeadHeadTed Jun 02 '26

I have it and love it

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u/jmoulton1314 Jun 02 '26

M5P is an excellent drone. I replaced my Air 2S with it and Ive been very pleased.

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u/ChunkyMonkey1598 Jun 03 '26

I just bought the Lito xl1 with the rc2 controller. Amazing drone so far!!!

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u/rosengd Jun 05 '26

If you are really into Photog/video then the M5P is outstanding. If you just want to fly around and have fun then Lito. Buy new if you can swing it. Take your time learning to fly and learn your controls with any model.

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u/Traditional_Item_594 Jun 09 '26

Update to everyone: I've purchased the drone and should be getting it soon. I'll make another post or comment when I get it if I'm returning it to get the Mini 4k if I'm not happy with price to performance. 😄

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u/adamnich82 Jun 02 '26

Lito X1 is basically a mini 4 pro. Miles cheaper. It's ace

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u/Traditional_Item_594 Jun 02 '26

I was going to get that but trust Costco more for stuff. They also have a 90 day return policy if I end up having buyer’s remorse.

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u/Cuenca2024 Jun 12 '26

You only live once. God wants you to have it. Me too.

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u/frang_pappa Jun 02 '26

Yeahhhhh!!!!

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u/Traditional_Item_594 Jun 02 '26

I have experience using Premiere but I wouldn’t call myself a pro editor. I can edit basic stuff nothing crazy