DJI Lito 1 drone review

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Geographical rules apply. Jump To: Design Functionality Performance Price Verdict Alternatives Design Functionality Performance Price Verdict Alternatives Space Verdict Despite having a small sensor, the DJI Lito 1 produces impressive image quality and offers sports features and functionality you’d expect in a more expensive drone. Pros +Competitively priced +Obstacle avoidance +Decent image quality Cons -Small sensor -No LiDAR -No Log footage Why you can trust Space.

com Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test and review products. Jump To: Design Functionality Performance Price Verdict Alternatives Key specsCamera: 48MP 1/2-inch CMOSVideo resolution: Up to 4KFrame rates: 4K 100 FPS / 2.

7K vertical up to 60 FPS / FHD up to 100 FPSBattery: 2590 mAh up to 36 minutes flightCharger type: USB-C cable/battery charging hubModes: Cine, Normal, SportVideo 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 mmWeight: 8.

78 oz / 249 gThe drone market is hotter than ever, with newbie and slightly more experienced drone pilots now able to enjoy some seriously impressive features on low-cost drones. The new DJI Lito series replaces the older Mini series, with the exception of the DJI Mini 5 Pro, which is DJI’s flagship sub-250 g drone. There are two models available and in this review, we are going to take a look at the DJI Lito 1.

The Lito 1 may be the entry-level Lito model, but it still comes with a feature we’ve been waiting to see on a beginner drone for ages - 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing, otherwise known as collision avoidance. This is a feature that, up until now, has only been available on more advanced and expensive drones, despite being a feature that beginners can truly benefit from. The DJI Lito 1 is an inexpensive sub-250 g beginner drone.

(Image credit: James Abbott)There are also intelligent flight modes, including ActiveTrack, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama, that help you to capture professional-looking photos and videos at the touch of a button. The subject tracking modes are particularly impressive, especially for an entry-level drone, thanks to the omnidirectional obstacle sensing.The Lito 1 features a 48MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor with video capture available up to 4K at 100 FPS and photos in JPEG and Raw format.

Video can only be captured in the normal profile, which is perfect for beginners because it can be used straight out of camera with no need for color grading.Back to topDJI Lito 1: Design DJI Lito 1 has two obstacle avoidance sensors. (Image credit: James Abbott)Sub-250 g droneCompact folding designRespectable battery lifeThe Lito 1 is a small, lightweight camera drone that looks much like other DJI ‘mini’ drones, with a folding design that makes it even more compact