DJI Lito
| Lito | |
|---|---|
Lito X1 display model | |
| General information | |
| Type | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | DJI |
| Status | In production |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2026âpresent |
Introduction date | April 2026 |
The DJI Lito is a series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drones for personal and commercial aerial photography and videography use, released by the Chinese technology company DJI.
Design and development
[edit]The Lito was announced by DJI on 23 April 2026 as an entry-level drone with two different variants; the Lito 1 and Lito X1.[1] The Lito, which bears a resemblance to the DJI Mini, is a quadcopter with folding arms and a weight of 249Â g (0.549Â lb), which puts it below the mandatory registration thresholds in most many regions.[2][3][4] Both Lito models feature an O4 video transmission system and an omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance system.[5] The Lito X1's obstacle avoidance system is complemented by a forward-facing lidar, allowing it to avoid obstacles in low-light conditions.[6] The Lito 1 lacks the lidar of the X1 and has air vents in its place.[7] Other differences between the two models include the camera and storage systems. The Lito 1 is equipped with a 48-megapixel 1/2" CMOS camera sensor and has no internal storage, instead relying on a microSD. The Lito X1 has a 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS sensor and 42GB of internal memory.[6] Both models have a maximum flight time of 36 minutes with a standard battery, though DJI offers an "Intelligent Flight Battery Plus" that increases this to 52 minutes at the cost of pushing the drone's weight to above the registration thresholds of many regions.[5]
Reception
[edit]TechRadar praised the Lito X1 for its omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, noting that its predecessor, the Mini 4K, had only a downward-facing sensor. TechRadar also praised the drone for its video quality, which was noted to be above average for its price, though the default settings often led to overexposed images.[8] Engadget compared the Lito's video quality to that of the DJI Neo 2 and the DJI Flip.[9]
Variants
[edit]- Lito 1
- Company designation Model DGN12C.[10] Baseline model with 48MP 1/2" CMOS camera, an O4 transmission system, an omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance system, and a flight time of 36 minutes.[5][6] Released alongside the Lito X1 on 23 April 2026.[1]
- Lito X1
- Company designation Model DGP14C.[10] As Lito 1 but with a 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS camera, 42GB of internal storage, and a forward-facing lidar complementing the obstacle avoidance system.[6] Released alongside the Lito 1 on 23 April 2026.[1]
Specifications (Lito X1)
[edit]Data from [11]
General characteristics
- Length: 0.183Â m (7Â in) without propellers (0.144Â m (5.7Â in) folded)
- Width: 0.251Â m (10Â in) without propellers (0.094Â m (3.7Â in) folded)
- Height: 0.079Â m (3Â in) without propellers (0.062Â m (2.4Â in) folded)
- Empty weight: 0.249Â kg (1Â lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 0.340Â kg (1Â lb)
- Battery :
- Powerplant: 4 Ă brushless DC electric motor
Performance
- Maximum speed: 64.8Â km/h (40.3Â mph, 35.0Â kn)
- Range: 21Â km (13Â mi, 11Â nmi) (â32Â km (20Â mi) with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)
- Endurance: 36 minutes (52 minutes with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)
- Service ceiling: 4,620Â m (15,160Â ft)
- Rate of climb: 7Â m/s (1,400Â ft/min)
- Maximum wind resistance: 38.52Â km/h (23.94Â mph)
- Operating temperature: -10°C (14°F) to 40°C (104°F)
Avionics
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 DJI. "DJI Launches Beginner-Friendly Camera Drone Series with Lito X1 and Lito 1". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â Holovnova, Maryna (30 April 2026). "DJI announces entry-level but fully capable Lito Series drones". New Atlas. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â Dukowitz, Zacc (23 April 2026). "DJI's New Lito Series Targets Beginner PilotsâBut Not in the U.S." UAV Coach. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â Gray, Jeremy (23 April 2026). "DJI's New Lito X1 and Lito 1 Camera Drones Look Great for Beginners Outside the US". PetaPixel. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 Behiri, Johnnie (27 April 2026). "DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1 Launched - Aimed at First-Time Aerial Creators". CineD. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Liszewski, Andrew (23 April 2026). "DJI's new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400". The Verge. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â "DJI's Lito goes under DJI review". Digital Camera World. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â "I tested the DJI Lito X1 drone â it's a great-value Mini 5 Pro alternative for beginners, with stellar safety features". TechRadar. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- â Dent, Steve (23 April 2026). "DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 drone review: High-quality aerial video at its most affordable". Engadget. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- 1 2 DJI Lito 1/X1 FCC label. January 2026. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- â "DJI Lito X1 - Specs - DJI". DJI Official. Retrieved 19 May 2026.