DJI Lito 1
DJI Lito 1: 48 MP on a 1/2-inch sensor, microSD storage. What the rules require, what to plan for.
The entry point of the series, with one difference to know
The Lito 1 sits below the X1 on two points: a smaller sensor, and images that go to a microSD card instead of internal storage.
Those are the two things that separate the models, and they also decide what you have to buy on top.
| Lito 1 | Lito X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 48 MP, 1/2 inch | 48 MP, 1/1.3 inch |
| Storage | microSD, not supplied | 42 GB on board |
| Card needed | Yes, from the first flight | No, for everyday use |
What the regulations require for this model
| Mass | About 249 g at standard takeoff weight, 340 g maximum |
| Aircraft class | C0, marked by the manufacturer |
| Flight category | Open, subcategory A1 |
| Training | None mandatory. A1/A3 training remains recommended |
| Operator registration | Mandatory, the aircraft carries a camera |
| Insurance | Not mandatory for recreational use, advisable |
⛔ DJI gives a maximum takeoff mass of 340 g. The 249 g figure is the aircraft in standard configuration; what you add to it counts. Above 250 g at takeoff, the aircraft is no longer within the conditions of its C0 marking: the flight subcategory changes, and the A1/A3 certificate becomes required.
The entry-level price is what misleads most often: it suggests a toy. Operator registration is due as soon as there is a camera, whatever the price paid.
What it does well
- Under 250 g in standard configuration, so category A1 with no mandatory exam
- 48 MP, with the cropping that allows
- The lowest entry ticket of the series
- Expandable storage, unlike the X1
What to know before buying
- The sensor is smaller than the X1's: the gap shows above all in low light
- The microSD card is not supplied, and the aircraft does not film without it
- Operator registration is mandatory despite the entry-level positioning
- Model announced on 23 April 2026: few third-party accessories for now
Propeller guards, measured as a real need
On this aircraft, propeller guards are the most sought-after accessory after the battery, and that makes sense: it is a drone you learn on, often indoors or near people.
What they bring:
- They limit the damage on contact with a wall, a branch or a hand
- They make close flying acceptable to the people around
- They protect fingers above all, not just the aircraft
⛔ What they do not change: the rule. Guards create no right. Flying over assemblies of people remains prohibited with or without them, and the flight subcategory does not move.
⚠️ They also add mass. On an aircraft whose standard weight is 249 g, anything fitted has to be weighed against the 250 g line.
Where to find these accessories
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