The DJI Mini 5 Pro is officially on the runway for takeoff, with a global launch set for tomorrow. However, while the 249 g drone looks ready to hit stores in most regions, signs suggest that the US might be left out of this release again.
DJI Mini 5 Pro launch skips US promotion entirely
DJI confirmed the Mini 5 Pro’s release date just yesterday, marking nearly two years since the Mini 4 Pro’s debut. Notably, there’s no “Mini 5” in between this is a direct jump to a Pro-tier follow-up.
Yet despite the buzz elsewhere, DJI’s US site is completely silent on the Mini 5 Pro. There’s no mention of the event, no teaser banners, and no sign of retail availability. This echoes the company’s approach with the Mavic 4 Pro, which also hasn’t launched in the US.
Meanwhile, DJI’s Canadian and Mexican websites are actively promoting the drone, suggesting that the Mini 5 Pro will arrive in North America but likely not in the US or Puerto Rico.
DJI Mini 5 Pro features a major camera upgrade
Although DJI hasn’t confirmed full specs yet, leaks and teaser shots show that it will include a 1-inch image sensor, a major step up for its weight class. Combined with its 249 g build, this makes the drone highly portable while still delivering pro-grade image quality.
With tighter drone regulations in the US, particularly around remote ID compliance and geo-fencing, the lack of a US launch may be tied to legal or licensing constraints rather than market interest.
Osmo Nano, by contrast, is US-bound
In contrast, DJI has confirmed that the Osmo Nano its new handheld camera gimbal, is on track for a US release by the end of the month. Like the Osmo 360 before it, the Nano is positioned as a global product, with full support across DJI’s main regional sites, including the US.
Where the DJI Mini 5 Pro will likely launch
Based on current promotion and regional rollouts, here’s what we know:
- Confirmed launch: Canada, Mexico, Europe, most of Asia
- Expected to launch: Global markets with an active DJI store presence
- Unlikely to launch: US and Puerto Rico
DJI keeps flying forward, but the US stays grounded
This drone looks set to deliver one of the most capable sub-250 g drones yet. But unless DJI changes course, US buyers may have to import or sit this one out. For now, DJI is taking its next big leap in imaging, just not in every airspace.
