DJI Introduces New Beginner-Friendly Drones: Lito X1 and Lito 1

DJI has launched two new drones, the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at beginners and replacing the Mini series. The drones offer advanced features such as obstacle detection and high-resolution cameras.

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DJI officially launched two new beginner-friendly drones, the Lito 1 and Lito X1, on April 23, 2026. These models are designed to cater to entry-level users and effectively replace DJI’s Mini series as the company’s primary offering in the beginner segment [1][2].

Both the Lito 1 and Lito X1 are lightweight, weighing under 249 grams, and feature a foldable design, enhancing their portability [3][1]. The drones are equipped with omnidirectional obstacle detection and ActiveTrack subject tracking, providing users with advanced navigational capabilities [4][1].

The Lito 1 is equipped with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 48 MP photos and 4K video, with an f/1.8 aperture [4][5]. In contrast, the Lito X1 features a larger 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, also 48 MP, with an f/1.7 aperture. It supports HDR video with up to 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log M [4][1].

DJI Lito 1 vs Lito X1 — Image credit: T3 / https://www.t3.com/us/author/matt-kollat
DJI Lito 1 vs Lito X1 — Image credit: T3 / https://www.t3.com/us/author/matt-kollat | Credit: T3

Both drones offer up to 36 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery [4][6]. The Lito X1 includes 42 GB of internal storage, providing ample space for media capture [4][3]. Additionally, both models include smart shooting modes such as QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, Panorama, and ActiveTrack [4][2].

Pricing for the Lito series in Europe starts at €339 for the Lito 1 and €419 for the Lito X1. The Fly More Combo packages are available at €479 and €579, respectively [4][1]. As of the launch, the Lito series is not officially available in the United States [3][7].

DJI Mini 2 SE — Image credit: Tom’s Guide / https://www.tomsguide.com/author/scott-younker
DJI Mini 2 SE — Image credit: Tom’s Guide / https://www.tomsguide.com/author/scott-younker | Credit: Tom’s Guide

What Is Known

The Lito series marks DJI’s latest effort to provide beginner-friendly drones with advanced features such as obstacle detection and high-resolution imaging capabilities. The drones’ lightweight design and competitive pricing make them accessible to new users [1][2][3].

What Remains Unclear

Some claims about the Lito series, such as extended flight times and transmission capabilities, remain unconfirmed. Additionally, the availability of these drones in the U.S. market is still uncertain [8][9].

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