After dropping heavy-lift Flycart 200 and the T200 agricultural drone for the Chinese market, drone maker DJI has decided to console the rest of the world with two beginner friendly small drones, which it says are perfect for content creators.
Called the Lito series – with the premium Lito X1 and the basic Lito 1 being launched first – the drones are touted by the manufacturer to be designed for aspiring creators exploring aerial photography for the first time.
“This new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one,” DJI said in a statement.
“With its affordable price point and well-rounded features, the Lito X1 and Lito 1 strike the perfect balance between high performance and value. It's an ideal camera drone for young newcomers to aerial photography who want to capture campus life, outdoor adventures, and creative moments without compromise.”
The company added that the premium Lito X1 model features a 1/1.3" CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels for lifelike detail capture.
“It's equipped with advanced 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing and forward-facing LiDAR for enhanced precision—ensuring safer flight in complex environments.
“The intelligent filming tools, such as ActiveTrack, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama, lower the learning curve and ensure professional results from a creator's first takeoff. Meanwhile, the Lito 1 offers a 1/2" CMOS 48MP sensor and comprehensive 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing, bringing safety and tracking capabilities to an even more accessible package.”
The Lito Series also features a multi-layered safety system designed with beginners in mind, DJI says. The built-in omnidirectional vision system actively avoids obstacles like cliffs, and walls, allowing creators to focus on the joy of flying from takeoff to landing.
The premium Lito X1 takes this a step further, enhanced with forward-facing LiDAR for highly precise perception in complex environments.
“The Lito Series makes it possible to capture stunning visuals – from rich daytime details to clean, low-noise nightscapes.
“Lito 1 is equipped with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.8 aperture to capture up to 8K-resolution photos and 4K-resolution video, retaining crisp detail even when zoomed or cropped.
“The premium Lito X1 uplevels the camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.7 aperture, supporting HDR video recordings with up to 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-Bit D-Log M.
“The Lito Series delivers stable subject tracking via ActiveTrack, even at speeds up to 12 m/s. Combined with QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama modes, beginners can automatically execute complex camera moves and capture high-quality footage with ease.
The drones can stay in the air for up to 36 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. They also feature wind resistance up to 10.7 m/s, allowing the camera drone to hover and fly stably in windy conditions.
The basic Lito 1 retails for €399, with the Lito 1 Fly More Combo (which includes DJI RC-N3) going for €479. The retail price for the Lito X1, meanwhile, will be going for €419, while its Fly More Combo, with the DJI RC 2 will cost €579.