DJI · Reviewed by Justin Bainbridge · Published 2026-04-23
Based on a review by Justin Bainbridge (accessed 2026-04-23).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about omnidirectional obstacle avoidance — just accept obstacle avoidance cannot detect thin branches or electrical wires.
The reviewer concludes that both drones are capable of producing nice footage, especially the Lito X1 with its slightly better camera. He emphasizes that the Lito series is designed to be lightweight, affordable, and beginner-friendly, filling the gap for budget options and helping new pilots elevate their videos.
This review introduces the new DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones, positioned as entry-level replacements for the previous Mini series. The reviewer highlights the key features, camera capabilities, obstacle avoidance systems, and flight modes of both models, including their differences.
The DJI Lito 1 is a highly recommended budget-friendly drone for beginners entering the aerial photography market. It performed well during testing, tracking the reviewer at over 40 km/h and successfully avoiding obstacles, thanks to its omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and ActiveTrack features. However, its obstacle avoidance system has limitations, struggling to detect thin branches or wires, and is deactivated in sport mode. If you are a beginner looking for an affordable and feature-rich drone to capture social media content, this model is an excellent choice. If true vertical shooting and advanced low-light camera performance are crucial, consider the Lito X1 or other professional alternatives.
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The Lito series is taking over from the original Mini series (Mini 4K, Mini 3) and is designed to be lightweight, affordable, and beginner-friendly.
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The Lito 1 is a budget-friendly option jam-packed with features including full omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and ActiveTrack.
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The Lito X1 is a more premium option with a slightly better camera, Dlog-M color profile, and LiDAR sensors for enhanced low-light obstacle avoidance.
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Both drones feature DJI's reliable transmission system boasting up to 15 km of range and are packed with safety features like return to home.
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The omnidirectional obstacle avoidance can be set to stop or bypass obstacles, allowing the drone to safely navigate around them and continue flying. This is a big difference from previous budget Mini drones.
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Obstacle avoidance cannot see thin branches or electrical wires and is deactivated in sport mode. Users need to understand these limitations.
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The Lito X1's LiDAR sensors significantly help with obstacle avoidance at nighttime, as regular cameras struggle in low light. This feature is not on the Lito 1.
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Both drones' ActiveTrack performed really well, tracking the reviewer up to just over 40 km/h (specifically 42 km/h in one clip) and successfully avoiding obstacles in tricky situations.
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Spotlight mode allows users to draw a box around a subject, and the drone will move around while keeping the subject in the same place on the screen, simplifying cinematic shots for beginners.
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The Lito 1 has a half-inch camera sensor, while the Lito X1 has a larger 1/1.3-inch camera sensor, which generally provides better performance, dynamic range, and low-light capabilities.
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The Lito X1's image quality looks very similar to the DJI Mini 4 Pro, and DJI claims it has even better nighttime performance than the Mini 4 Pro, indicating a high-quality camera for its segment.
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The Lito X1 offers the Dlog-M 10-bit color profile, which records a flat image, preserving highlight and shadow detail, and captures more color information for extensive post-production and color grading.
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The Lito lineup does not support true vertical shooting (physical camera rotation). Instead, they offer a cropped 2.7K vertical mode that is lower quality but still suitable for social media.
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Both drones can shoot up to 4K at 100 frames per second and capture up to 48-megapixel photos in JPEG and RAW formats.
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Two battery options are available: a standard flight battery keeps the drones under 250 grams, while an extended flight battery provides more flight time but pushes the drone over the 250-gram limit, which can incur more restrictions.
The Lito X1 stands out with a superior 1/1.3-inch camera sensor, offering better dynamic range and low-light performance, along with the Dlog-M 10-bit color profile for advanced color grading. It also includes LiDAR sensors on the front for enhanced obstacle avoidance in low-light conditions, a feature absent on the Lito 1. Both drones share omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, ActiveTrack, and similar safety features.
The Lito series boasts full omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, allowing the drones to detect and react to obstacles all around them by either stopping or safely bypassing them. Standard DJI safety features such as 'Return To Home' are also included. For the Lito X1, LiDAR sensors further enhance obstacle avoidance, especially during nighttime flying when camera-based systems are less effective. However, users should be aware that obstacle avoidance cannot detect thin wires or branches and is deactivated in sport mode.
The reviewer tested ActiveTrack on both the Lito 1 and Lito X1, finding that they performed excellently. They were able to track him at speeds up to 42 km/h, even when tracking from the front (which is often more challenging). The drones also demonstrated their ability to avoid obstacles while actively tracking a subject, making it a reliable feature for capturing dynamic footage.
Both the Lito 1 and Lito X1 can capture video at up to 4K resolution at 100 frames per second and take 48-megapixel photos in both JPEG and RAW formats. The Lito 1 features a 0.5-inch camera sensor, providing good quality footage for social media. The Lito X1, however, upgrades to a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, offering superior dynamic range, better low-light performance, and the professional Dlog-M 10-bit color profile for advanced post-production.
The DJI Lito drones do not support true vertical shooting where the camera physically rotates. Instead, they provide a vertical mode that crops the image to 2.7K resolution. While this results in a slightly lower quality compared to native vertical capture, the reviewer states that 2.7K is generally sufficient for platforms like Instagram or Facebook, allowing users to get vertical footage ready for social media.
The DJI Lito series offers two battery options. To keep the drones under the crucial 250-gram weight limit (which often exempts them from certain regulations in many countries), users should opt for the standard flight battery. However, there is also an extended flight battery available that provides more flight time but will push the drone's weight over 250 grams, potentially subjecting it to more restrictions depending on local regulations.
The Lito series is specifically designed for beginners, offering an affordable and user-friendly entry point into drone flying. Key features like full omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, ActiveTrack, Spotlight mode, QuickShots, and MasterShots simplify flight and cinematic capture. The reviewer even suggests DJI Care Refresh for peace of mind, acknowledging the beginner target audience. The drones aim to help new pilots easily incorporate drone footage into their content.
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DJI has launched the new Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones, targeting the entry-level market as successors to the Mini series. The Lito 1 is a budget-friendly option with omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and ActiveTrack, while the more premium Lito X1 boasts a superior camera with Dlog-M and LiDAR for enhanced low-light obstacle avoidance. Both models feature DJI's reliable transmission and safety features, offering an accessible entry point for drone enthusiasts. The reviewer notes that both drones performed well in ActiveTrack tests, reaching speeds over 40 km/h and navigating obstacles successfully.
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