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What each model can do, what the rules require even under 250 grams, and what you need beyond the box.

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Over 250 gDJI

DJI Air 3S

DJI Air 3S: two focal lengths, 724 g. What that weight changes in the regulations, and what to plan for.

Takeoff weight724 g
SensorsTwo, wide angle and telephoto
Main sensor1 inch
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FPV flightDJI

DJI Avata 360

DJI Avata 360: flying in goggles. Why a spotter is mandatory, and what to plan for.

Flight typeImmersive, in goggles, known as FPV
Takeoff weightabout 455 g
ControlVideo goggles, motion controller or remote controller
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Under 250 gDJI

DJI Flip

DJI Flip: folding, under 250 g, built-in guards. What the regulations require and what to plan for.

Takeoff weightless than 249 g
FormatFolding, built-in propeller guards
TakeoffFrom the palm of the hand
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Under 250 gDJI

DJI Lito 1

DJI Lito 1: 48 MP on a 1/2-inch sensor, microSD storage. What the rules require, what to plan for.

Sensor48 MP, 1/2 inch
StoragemicroSD card, not supplied
Takeoff weightabout 249 g, 340 g maximum
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Under 250 gDJI

DJI Lito X1

DJI Lito X1: 1/1.3-inch sensor and 42 GB of internal storage. The accessory this model does not need at all.

Sensor48 MP, 1/1.3 inch
Storage42 GB on board
Memory cardNot needed for everyday use
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Over 250 gDJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

DJI Mavic 4 Pro: the most capable, and the most constrained. Training, flight subcategory and what to plan for.

Takeoff weightabout 1,063 g
PositioningTop of the consumer range
LensesSeveral focal lengths
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Under 250 gDJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro

DJI Mini 5 Pro: 249.9 g, 1-inch sensor, 4K/120. What the regulations require and what to plan for.

Takeoff weight249.9 g with the standard battery
Sensor1-inch CMOS
Video4K up to 120 fps, 10-bit D-Log M
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Under 250 gDJI

DJI Neo 2

DJI Neo 2: hand launch, 151 g. What the regulations require and what to plan for on top.

Takeoff weight151 g, 160 g with the digital transmitter
TakeoffFrom the palm of the hand, no controller needed
ControlApp, optional controller, gestures
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Choosing accessories

Bags, pouches and hard casesPouch, backpack, hard case: what the weight of the aircraft changes, and the rules for carrying it by air.Drone batteriesWhat the advertised flight time is worth, how to read a battery's watt-hours, and what airlines allow in the cabin.Drone memory cardsWrite speed, V30 and V60 classes, usable capacity: how to choose a card that will not cut the recording mid-flight.Drone ND filtersWhat an ND filter does on a drone, which density to pick for the light, and why the mount is specific to each model.
ClassifiedsWhat to check before buying an aircraft that has already flown.

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