DJI Lito series

The DJI Lito series is a line of sub-250 g folding camera drones made by DJI of China, launched on 23 April 2026 with two models, the DJI Lito 1 and the DJI Lito X1. Positioned below the Mini series as DJI's entry point for first-time aerial photographers, both models share a folding quadcopter airframe, a take-off weight of about 249 g, up to 36 minutes of flight time and DJI's O4 video transmission, while differing in sensor size, storage and obstacle-sensing hardware. The specifications on this page refer to the Lito X1, the higher-specified of the two, unless stated otherwise.

Overview

The Lito series succeeds the DJI Mini 4K as DJI's cheapest folding camera drone, sitting below the Mini series in the company's consumer line-up. DJI announced both models on 23 April 2026 and opened orders the same week through the DJI Store and authorised retailers in Europe, the United Kingdom and other international markets. DJI's model designations are DGN12C (Lito 1) and DGP14C (Lito X1), according to Wikipedia.

As of September 2026, DJI has not announced a US price or release date for either model, and the DJI Store's US site has no listing for the series. This coincides with the period since the US Federal Communications Commission added foreign-made drones to its Covered List in December 2025, which prevents new DJI equipment from receiving the FCC authorisation required for import and sale in the United States.

Design and capabilities

The Lito X1 folds to 144 × 94 × 62 mm and unfolds to approximately 183 × 251 × 79 mm, with a standard take-off weight of about 249 g. It uses a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with 48 effective megapixels and an f/1.7 aperture, recording 4K video at up to 60 fps in HDR with 10-bit D-Log M colour and up to 100 fps for slow motion. A forward-facing lidar sensor supplements an omnidirectional monocular vision system for obstacle sensing at down to 5 lux of ambient light, and storage is 42 GB internal plus a microSD slot.

DJI rates the Lito X1's maximum flight time at 36 minutes on the standard battery or 52 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, and its maximum take-off altitude at 4,500 m. Maximum horizontal speed is 18 m/s (64.8 km/h) in Sport mode, and wind resistance is rated to 10.7 m/s. The O4 transmission system carries a live view of up to 1080p/60fps to the included DJI RC-N3 or optional DJI RC 2 controller over up to 15 km under IC (Canadian) rules or 8 km under CE, SRRC and MIC rules; DJI has not published an FCC figure, consistent with the model's absence from the US market. The Lito X1 alone supports Waypoint Flight; both models share FocusTrack, MasterShots, QuickShots, Hyperlapse and Return to Home.

The Lito 1 shares the X1's airframe dimensions and 249 g take-off weight but uses a smaller 1/2-inch sensor at f/1.8, without lidar or internal storage — it records only to a microSD card. DJI's support documentation states the Lito 1 is EASA C0-certified.

Use cases

DJI markets the Lito series to first-time drone pilots, travellers and casual content creators who want a folding camera drone lighter than the 250 g threshold that triggers stricter registration in several jurisdictions, including recreational use in the United States and the EU's C0 category. The X1's lidar-assisted sensing and Waypoint Flight suit users who want more automation than the base Lito 1, priced for buyers who want DJI's camera and flight software at the lowest cost.

Variants

• DJI Lito 1 – 1/2-inch 48 MP sensor, f/1.8, microSD-only, no lidar or Waypoint Flight; €339 / £299 base, €479 / £429 Fly More Combo (RC-N3).
• DJI Lito X1 – 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor, f/1.7, 42 GB storage, forward lidar, Waypoint Flight; €419 / £369 base, €579 Fly More Combo (RC 2).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the DJI Lito 1 and the DJI Lito X1?

The X1 has a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, an f/1.7 lens, 42 GB of internal storage, a forward lidar sensor and Waypoint Flight. The Lito 1 has a smaller 1/2-inch sensor, an f/1.8 lens, no internal storage and no lidar or Waypoint Flight.

How long does the DJI Lito X1 fly?

Up to 36 minutes on the standard battery, or 52 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, according to DJI.

What is the range of the DJI Lito X1?

DJI's O4 transmission system reaches up to 15 km under IC (Canadian) rules or 8 km under CE, SRRC and MIC rules. No FCC figure has been published, since the model has not been released in the United States.

Is the DJI Lito series available in the United States?

No. As of September 2026, DJI has announced no US price or release date for either model, and the DJI Store's US site does not list them.

How much does the DJI Lito series cost?

DJI's European launch prices were €339 (Lito 1) and €419 (Lito X1) for the base kits, rising to €479 and €579 for Fly More Combo bundles. The DJI Store UK lists the base kits at £299 and £369.

Does the DJI Lito X1 need to be registered?

At about 249 g it falls under the 250 g threshold used by several regulators, including US recreational registration exemptions and the EU's C0 category, though local rules vary and should be checked directly.