SAVE $100: As of Oct. 12, you can get the DJI Mini 5 Pro for $679, down from $759, at Amazon. That’s an 11% discount, or $80 in savings.
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If you were hoping to buy a drone during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event but couldn’t make it in time, a few legit drone deals are still lingering on the site — including some DJI models.
Right now, you can get the DJI Mini 5 Pro for $679, down from $779, at Amazon. Not only is that a full $80 off, but it actually beats the drone’s previous all-time low of $683 by $4. The Mini 5 Pro isn’t available on the DJI website, so this is the best way to get this model on sale.
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OK, so let’s talk specs. If you already own the Mini 4 Pro, an upgrade actually makes a lot of sense this time around. But if you’re new to droning and want something lightweight and easy to fly, the Mini 5 Pro is a really solid option.
It features a 50MP 1-inch image sensor (a noticeable step up from the 1/1.3-inch sensor on the 4 Pro) with 4K/60fps HDR video. The gimbal rotates 225 degrees for full-sensor vertical video and photos (you know, for the Gram), and it includes up to 42GB of internal storage and 36 minutes of battery life out of the box.
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That said, there are a few drawbacks. While it is lightweight, manufacturing variances mean some units may weigh 251 grams with the standard battery. (Keep in mind that the FAA measures weight at takeoff, not the box specification!) It doesn’t go any faster than 40 mph and has less wind resistance than larger models, like the DJI Air 3S. And Redditors are currently complaining about a firmware bug that makes the Mini 5 Pro detect distant clouds as obstacles, which will abruptly halt your waypoint flights.
