DJI Mini 5 Pro Unveiled: UK Price, Specs & Flight-Ready Features

Summary
The new standard of the DJI Mini 5 Pro is a 50MP 1 inch sensor, 4K/120fps video, LiDAR obstacle sensing, and under 250g weight. The UK base model is launched at £689 and it has full fly more bundle options.

DJI Mini 5 Pro is the recent technology in the drone world. DJI Mini 5 Pro is the latest in the line of small drones in the DJI and is built on a concept of ultra-light development, making the drone powerful in the imaging department as well as safety functionalities, and it offers a performance that is unmatched by most of its category. The drone in the UK market comes in with base bundle prices, enhanced bundles, and superb features.

To aerial photographers, travellers and tech enthusiasts, the specification of the DJI Mini 5 Pro specs and the DJI Mini 5 Pro features make it one of the most appealing drones under 250 grams.

Imaging, Obstacle Avoidance and Flight Time

Speaking of the specifications provided by DJI Mini 5 Pro, the attention should be paid to the camera system at once. It has a 50MP 1 inch CMOS sensor, aperture f/1.8 and 24mm equivalent field of view. Another is the Med Tele mode (≈ 48mm) which is used in tighter compositions. It records 4K video up to 60fps in HDR and also records slow motion at 4K/120fps. It contains colour profiles of 10 bit video, D Log M, and HLG, providing high dynamic range to the post production.
Flight time has also been enhanced besides imaging. The Mini 5 Pro has a standard Intelligent Flight Battery that can allow up to 36 minutes of flight time in ideal conditions; an optional Plus battery can extend this to a maximum of 60 minutes of flight time (some sources say as much as 52 minutes) with the addition of size, cost or restrictions.
Obstacle sensing also gets a kick-start. The characteristics are nightscape all round obstacle detection through forward facing LiDAR and several vision sensors (fiskeye, binocular, downward) to enable the drone to see and avoid obstacles even in the dark. It is because of this sensor suite that Return to Home (RTH) is improved under dark conditions.
The other flight features are long transmission distance through the upgraded system of the DJI O4+ (around 20 km), and the drone still falls under the weight category (under 250g) which is highly applicable under the UK/EU drone laws.

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UK Pricing, Packages and What You Get

To the UK buyers the DJI Mini 5 Pro features are available as a number of variants. The entry-level package (single battery + standard controller, RC N2 or RC N3 respectively) costs around £689.

The Fly More Combo versions are more expensive in case you need additional batteries and other accessories. One that is the RC2 controller (built in screen) costs approximately £979. Fly More intermediate (no screen) seems to be also expensive than the base, but prices are slightly diverse across retailers.

The enhanced prominence with the more expensive packages is: several intelligent flight batteries (at a greater cumulative air time), charging hub, spare propellers, ND filter set, as well as in the RC2 model an integrated screen on the remote controller. These accessories are significant when you fly a lot.

Is It Worth It? Pros, Trade Offs and Use Cases

Comparing the DJI Mini 5 Pro to real world application, a great number of reviewers agree that the product offers a high balance between performance and portability. The weight of less than 250g, the high quality of the image, and the obstacle sensing is a strong combination of vloggers, content creators, travellers, and who need something that they can easily carry. The 225+ gimbal roll and vertical shooting allows more artistic shots without the additional equipment.

Summing Up

However, trade offs exist. In reality, the maximum will be less than stated when it comes to flight time (with wind, manoeuvring and enabling sensors). In addition, high quality packages are costly and accessories / backup batteries are cumulative. The obstacle sensors are sensitive to lighting conditions; LiDAR can assist but will not work with all night-time flying. Registration, local rules and safe flight practice are also of concern as with all drones.

FAQs

1. What are the most significant differences between the base DJI Mini 5 Pro bundle and the Fly More Combo?

The Fly More Combo adds more batteries (increasing total flight time before needing recharges), spare propellers, a charging hub, ND filter sets, and in the RC2 version a remote controller with integrated screen. The base bundle gives you a single battery and a simpler controller, which means lower initial cost but extra purchases may be needed over time.

2. Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro legal to fly in the UK without extra licensing?

Because the Mini 5 Pro weighs under 250g it falls into lighter drone regulations which are less restrictive. However pilots still need to comply with UK drone laws: registering with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), passing the required competency test (such as the Flyer ID), and following rules about line‑of‑sight, altitude, and no‑fly zones.

3. How good is the camera in low light and for night flying?

The camera with its 1‑inch sensor, f/1.8 aperture, and LiDAR plus vision sensors help deliver superior performance in lower light than smaller sensors. The “Nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing” helps with obstacle detection when lighting is dim. Still, results depend heavily on lighting, ISO settings, and external factors. Low light images invariably have more noise, and flight at night may still have limitations depending on local regulations.