The unique DJI Lito X1 drone is packed full of functionality and you can't buy it in the USA

Key specs

Camera: 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS

Video resolution: Up to 4K

Frame rates: 4K 100 FPS / 2.7K vertical up to 60 FPS / FHD up to 200 FPS

Battery: 2788 mAh up to 36 minutes flight

Charger type: USB-C cable/battery charging hub

Modes: Cine, Normal, Sport

Video transmission range: 9.3 miles (IC) / 4.97 miles (CE/SRRC/MIC)

Dimensions: : Folded 5.67 x 3.70 x 2.44 in / 144 x 94 x 62 mm / Unfolded 7.20 x 9.88 x 3.11 in / 183 x 251 x 79 mm

Weight: 8.78 oz / 249 g

Drones are more accessible than ever before, and DJI shows no signs of slowing down in its aggressive drive to take over the beginner drone market. The DJI Neo 2 is both affordable and impressive as a selfie, camera and FPV drone, but with the new DJI Lito X1, high-end features and functionality have finally made it to a beginner model.

The Lito X1 features a 48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with video capture available up to 4K at 100 FPS and photos in JPEG and Raw format. The drone features a 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing and forward-facing LiDAR for safer flights in complex environments. Obstacle sensing is a no-brainer for beginner drones, and it’s finally here.

The DJI Lito X1 is a sub-250 g beginner drone. (Image credit: James Abbott)

Then there are intelligent flight modes, including ActiveTrack, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama, which make it incredibly easy to capture professional-looking imagery. The subject tracking modes are great performers thanks to the omnidirectional obstacle sensing, where you can be confident that the chances of the drone crashing are greatly reduced.

The Lito X1 is priced competitively and is arguably excellent value for money, with the DJI Lito X1 Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) costing just £599; this is the bundle that features a smart controller with a built-in screen. It’s safe to say that this could be both one of the best beginner drones and possibly even one of the best camera drones available.

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DJI Lito X1: Design

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