DJI Lito 1 vs DJI Mini 4K here's what I'd buy right now

Date:
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Description:
There's a new best DJI 'drone for beginners' about to hit the market - but is it a better buy than the excellent DJI Mini 4k?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter The DJI Mini 4K has been our favorite drone for beginners for a while now, but
the Chinese brand has just released a brand new sub-249g contender in the
form of the DJI Lito 1.

The new model features a larger sensor, more flight time, and better obstacle detection, so it's an easy choice, right? Well, unfortunately, it's not that simple. For one, listings for the new Lito series have yet to materialize in the States. While the drones have had official launches and support in other markets, the DJI drone ban in the US means that we'll likely have to wait a while until grey market listings appear at retailers like Amazon . The drones don't have any official pricing, either, meaning we don't know exactly how much these drones will cost if and when they do appear. The older DJI Mini 4K is also currently on sale for a record-low price of just $209 (was $299) at Amazon right now, which is a very, very strong deal. If you're looking for a bargain, there's an argument to pick up the Mini 4K while it's still
available for such a low price. Today's best DJI drone deal DJI Mini 4K
drone: was 299 now 209 at Amazon The excellent DJI Mini 4Khas just hit its lowest-ever price over at Amazon, giving beginner drone pilots the perfect opportunity to pick up one of our favourite models. Alongside excellent 4K footage, the Mini 4K also boasts 31 minutes of flight time, a useful 2x digital zoom, and a three-axis gimbal for smooth video capture. View Deal See more : check out all of today's drone deals at Amazon Is it worth waiting for the new drones? (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen) The Lito is a direct upgrade to the Mini 4K, so we're expecting the Mini to be discontinued in favor of the new model. As of writing, I haven't seen any listings for the Lito or Lito X1, so it's hard to say if or when they'll be available.

We'll likely see third-party sellers and importers offer both drones in the near future, but they could be a little pricier than the Mini 4k. For reference, the Lito starts at 299 / AU$539 in the UK and Australia, respectively.

In the meantime, I highly recommend checking out our freshly published DJI Lito X1 review . We awarded the higher-end model a full five stars out of five, and you can also see plenty of sample footage from the drone's
excellent 1/1.3-inch sensor.



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