DJI Lito 1 vs Mini 4K: which ‘beginner drone’ offers better value right now?

The DJI Mini 4K has been our favorite drone for beginners for a while now, but the Chinese brand has just released a brand new sub-249g contender in the form of the DJI Lito 1.

The new model features a larger sensor, more flight time, and better obstacle detection, so it’s an easy choice, right? Well, unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

For one, listings for the new Lito series have yet to materialize in the States. While the drones have had official launches and support in other markets, the DJI drone ban in the US means that we’ll likely have to wait a while until grey market listings appear at retailers like Amazon. The drones don’t have any official pricing, either, meaning we don’t know exactly how much these drones will cost if and when they do appear.

The older DJI Mini 4K is also currently on sale for a record-low price of just $209 (was $299) at Amazon right now, which is a very, very strong deal. If you’re looking for a bargain, there’s an argument to pick up the Mini 4K while it’s still available for such a low price.

In the meantime, I highly recommend checking out our freshly published DJI Lito X1 review. We awarded the higher-end model a full five stars out of five, and you can also see plenty of sample footage from the drone’s excellent 1/1.3-inch sensor.