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DJI Unveils 48MP Drones, US Launch Delayed

4/24/2026

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DJI Skips US

DJI announced Lito X1 and Lito 1 drones but will not sell them in the United States due to pending FCC approval.
Both models fly 36 minutes, with the X1 using a 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor and the 1 a 1/2-inch 48 MP sensor.
They cost €339 for Lito 1 and €419 for Lito X1 (?$349-$459), and U.S. shoppers can instead buy older DJI models like the Neo for $149 or Mini 4K for $209.

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DJI Equips Litos

DJI equips the Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones with built-in LiDAR and 360-degree obstacle-avoidance sensors, unlike its Neo and Mini lines.
The drones fly whisper-quiet under 70 dB, minimizing disturbance to people and wildlife during outdoor shoots.
Their open-prop, high-speed design suits extreme-sport filming such as surfing, dirt-bike riding, and high-altitude work.
DJI markets the Litos at under $400, targeting hobbyists and content creators seeking professional-grade video.

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DJI Introduces Litos

DJI has made the Lito series its entry-level open-prop lineup, ending Mini updates.
Because the drones are lightweight, pilots can fly them without a permit.
Both models have removable propeller shrouds and omni-directional obstacle sensors.
The Lito X1 adds LiDAR and 42 GB storage.
Tests show the battery lasts 25 minutes versus the advertised 36, while the Battery Plus, unavailable in the EU/UK, can raise endurance to 52 minutes.

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DJI Skips US

DJI announced Lito X1 and Lito 1 drones but will not sell them in the United States due to pending FCC approval.
Both models fly 36 minutes, with the X1 using a 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor and the 1 a 1/2-inch 48 MP sensor.
They cost €339 for Lito 1 and €419 for Lito X1 (?$349-$459), and U.S. shoppers can instead buy older DJI models like the Neo for $149 or Mini 4K for $209.

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