DJI Lito
Compact quadcopter drone series for aerial photography and videography.
The DJI Lito is a series of compact quadcopter drones designed for both personal and commercial aerial photography and videography. Released by the Chinese company DJI, the Lito line was introduced on 23 April 2026 as an entry-level offering with two models: the Lito 1 and the Lito X1.
The drones resemble the DJI Mini and feature folding arms, weighing 249 grams—light enough to avoid mandatory registration in most regions. Both models include an O4 video transmission system and omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance. The Lito X1 adds a forward-facing lidar sensor to its obstacle avoidance system, enabling it to detect obstacles in low light; the Lito 1 lacks this lidar and has air vents in its place. Camera and storage also differ: the Lito 1 uses a 48-megapixel 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and relies on a microSD card for storage, while the Lito X1 has a 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and 42GB of internal memory. Standard flight time for both is 36 minutes, though an optional "Intelligent Flight Battery Plus" extends this to 52 minutes, pushing the drone’s weight above many regions’ registration thresholds.
TechRadar praised the Lito X1 for its omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, noting that its predecessor, the Mini 4K, only had a downward-facing sensor. The same outlet commended the drone’s video quality as above average for its price, though default settings could cause overexposed images. Engadget compared the Lito’s video quality to that of the DJI Neo 2 and DJI Flip.
The Lito 1 (model DGN12C) is the baseline variant with a 48MP 1/2-inch CMOS camera, O4 transmission, omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance, and 36-minute flight time. The Lito X1 (model DGP14C) upgrades to a 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, 42GB internal storage, and forward-facing lidar for obstacle avoidance. Both were released on 23 April 2026.
Quick Facts
- Aircraft Type
- Unmanned aerial vehicle
- National Origin
- China
- Manufacturer
- DJI
- Construction Date
- 2026–present
- Introduction
- April 2026
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Lore & Background
The Lito was announced by DJI on 23 April 2026 as an entry-level drone. It bears a resemblance to the DJI Mini and is a quadcopter with folding arms, weighing 249 g, which places it below mandatory registration thresholds in most many regions. Both Lito models feature an O4 video transmission system and an omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance system. The Lito X1's obstacle avoidance is complemented by a forward-facing lidar, allowing obstacle avoidance in low-light conditions; the Lito 1 lacks this lidar and has air vents in its place. Other differences include the camera and storage: the Lito 1 has a 48MP 1/2" CMOS sensor and no internal storage, relying on a microSD, while the Lito X1 has a 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS sensor and 42 GB of internal memory. Both models have a maximum flight time of 36 minutes with a standard battery, though DJI offers an Intelligent Flight Battery Plus that increases this to 52 minutes at the cost of pushing the drone's weight above registration thresholds in many regions.
Reader's Guide
The DJI Lito series represents an entry-level offering from DJI, notable for its sub-249 g weight that avoids registration requirements in many regions. The Lito X1 received attention for its omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Mini 4K, which had only a downward-facing sensor. The video quality of the Lito X1 was noted as above average for its price, though default settings often led to overexposed images. Engadget compared the Lito's video quality to that of the DJI Neo 2 and the DJI Flip. The Lito 1 serves as a baseline model with a smaller camera sensor and no internal storage, while the Lito X1 adds a larger sensor, internal storage, and forward-facing lidar for low-light obstacle avoidance. The availability of an Intelligent Flight Battery Plus that extends flight time to 52 minutes, albeit with a weight increase that may trigger registration requirements, offers flexibility for users. The series was released on 23 April 2026 with two distinct variants catering to different needs within the entry-level market.
Did You Know?
- The Lito weighs 249 g, placing it below mandatory registration thresholds in most many regions.
- The Lito X1 has a forward-facing lidar for obstacle avoidance in low-light conditions.
- The Lito 1 has no internal storage and relies on a microSD card.
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