Kingy AI's DJI Lito X1 Review

The DJI Lito X1 weighs under 250g, meaning no drone license is required in most countries.

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The Lito X1 folds down to the size of a phone and can be ready to fly in about 30 seconds.

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The Lito X1 combines an omnidirectional vision system with LiDAR to actively map its surroundings and avoid obstacles, even in low light, recalculating its path autonomously.

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Features like ActiveTrack allow the drone to lock onto and follow subjects autonomously, while MasterShots provide automated cinematic sequences that are edited into highlight clips in-app.

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The drone is equipped with a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, capable of 48-megapixel stills and 4K video at 100 frames per second, offering noticeable quality improvement over the Lito 1.

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The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile provides ample dynamic range and flexibility for professional color grading, making the footage suitable for advanced post-production.

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Unlike the base Lito 1, the Lito X1 comes with 42GB of internal storage and supports quick Wi-Fi transfer to a phone at up to 50 MB per second, saving time in content workflow.

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The DJI Lito X1 is priced at $379 CAD for the standard kit and $539 CAD for the Fly More Combo in Canada, with no official US pricing yet.

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Under 250g weight for no license

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The DJI Lito X1 weighs under 250g, eliminating the need for a drone license in most countries.

Compact folding and quick deployment

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The drone folds down to about the size of a phone, and its arms and props unfold, allowing it to be ready to fly in about 30 seconds.

LiDAR and omnidirectional vision system

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The Lito X1 features a forward-facing LiDAR sensor, which, paired with its omnidirectional vision system, actively maps space in real-time for obstacle detection, even in low light conditions. This distinguishes it from other drones in its price range that rely only on cameras.

Autonomous obstacle avoidance demonstration

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The reviewer demonstrates the drone flying towards a branch, showing that it recalculates and adjusts its path autonomously instead of just warning the pilot.

ActiveTrack subject tracking demonstration

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The reviewer demonstrates ActiveTrack, where the drone locks onto and follows him as he walks, automatically adjusting altitude and distance without manual joystick input.

MasterShots automated camera sequences

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MasterShots allows the drone to execute automated camera sequences (orbits, reveals, push-ins) from a preset in the DJI Fly app, and then it stitches them into an edited highlight clip.

Camera sensor and video specifications

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The drone features a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which is larger than the base Lito 1, capable of shooting 48-megapixel stills and 4K video at up to 100 frames per second.

10-bit Dlog-M color profile for grading

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The inclusion of a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile provides significant room for color grading in post-production, enhancing dynamic range and distinguishing its footage from cheaper drones.

42GB internal storage

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The X1 has 42 GB of internal storage built in, whereas the base Lito 1 has none, relying only on microSD.

Quick Wi-Fi transfer speeds

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With quick transfer over Wi-Fi, full-resolution clips can be pulled straight to a phone at up to 50 MB per second without needing a memory card.

Canadian pricing details

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In Canada, the Lito X1 runs $379 for the standard kit or $539 for the Fly More Combo.

Is the DJI Lito X1 easy to set up and fly?

The reviewer states that the drone folds to about the size of a phone, and its arms and props swing out, making it ready to fly in approximately 30 seconds. He describes it as "really easy to use" and "easy to assemble and easy to fly."

Does the DJI Lito X1 have good obstacle avoidance?

The Lito X1 combines an omnidirectional vision system with a forward-facing LiDAR sensor to actively map its surroundings in real-time, even in low light. The reviewer demonstrates it recalculating and adjusting its path when flying towards a branch, calling it the "closest thing DJI has at this price point to actual spatial awareness."

What are the camera specifications and quality like on the Lito X1?

The Lito X1 is equipped with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which is larger than the base Lito 1's sensor. It can capture 48-megapixel stills and 4K video at up to 100 frames per second. Additionally, it features a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile, providing substantial dynamic range for professional color grading in post-production.

Does the Lito X1 have internal storage and fast file transfer?

Unlike the base Lito 1, the Lito X1 includes 42 GB of built-in internal storage. It also supports quick Wi-Fi transfers, allowing full-resolution clips to be offloaded directly to a phone at speeds up to 50 MB per second without requiring a memory card.

Is a drone license required to fly the DJI Lito X1?

The reviewer explicitly states that both the Lito 1 and Lito X1 weigh under 250 grams, which means that a drone license is not required for operation in most countries.

How much does the DJI Lito X1 cost in Canada?

The standard kit for the DJI Lito X1 costs $379 CAD in Canada, while the Fly More Combo is priced at $539 CAD. The reviewer notes that official US pricing is not yet available.

Is the DJI Lito X1 suitable for content creators or first-time drone users?

The reviewer concludes that if you are new to drones or a content creator seeking AI-assisted shots without needing a second pilot, the Lito X1 is "the most capable entry-level drone DJI has ever shipped." However, he notes it's not a necessary upgrade for current Mini 4 Pro owners.