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DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1: One-minute review
DJI‘s Lito series represents the company’s latest bid to own the entry-level camera drone market — and with the Lito X1 and the more affordable Lito 1, it’s made a compelling case. Both are compact folding drones in the same pocket-friendly mould as DJI’s Mini series, weighing under 250g and earning a C0/UK0 class designation that means you can fly them almost anywhere, including over people.
On the camera front, both drones punch above their weight. The Lito X1’s 1/1.3-inch sensor captures 10-bit 4K 60fps footage with D-Log M support and 14 stops of dynamic range, giving videographers real room to work in post. The Lito 1’s 1/2-inch sensor is no slouch either, though it lacks that dynamic range, and isn’t as comfortable in lower-light situations.
I’d recommend most buyers stretch to the X1; the small premium over the Lito 1 also gets you LiDAR, 10-bit shooting and 42GB of built-in storage, which is a lot of extras for a modest price jump. Neither drone is perfect: the digital zoom gets noticeably soft at its tightest setting, the X1 has a default tendency to overexpose, and neither camera can rotate to shoot vertical video natively.
At £299 / AU$539 for the Lito 1 and £369 / AU$619 for the Lito X1, DJI has priced this series aggressively. The X1 in particular offers a spec sheet that rivals far pricier drones, making it one of the best-value camera drones available right now. US buyers should note that, like other recent DJI products, the Lito series isn’t officially available stateside and can only be sourced through grey market channels. For everyone else, it’s an easy recommendation from me.
DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1: Price and release date
- Launched on April 23 2026
- Lito 1 priced from £299 / AU$539, Lito X1 from £369 / AU$619
- Fly More Combo bundles available for both drones
The Lito series was introduced worldwide on April 23 2026, and is available to order now from DJI’s website and other retailers – except in the United States where, as with all recent DJI products, there are no plans to bring it to retailers (although buyers may be able to acquire it through certain retailers on the grey market).
As mentioned above, there are two models available at launch: the barebones Lito 1, and the more premium Lito X1. These are priced at £299 / AU$539 and £369 / AU$619 respectively, and are also available in Fly More Combos for £429 / AU$779 and £599 / AU$1,069. The Lito 1 Fly More Combo comes with two additional batteries, a three-battery charging cradle, an RC-N3 controller, and a carrying bag; the Lito X1 features the same, but swaps the RC-N3 controller for the touchscreen-equipped RC 2 model.
The Litos are slotting in right at the bottom of DJI’s drone range, alongside models like the Mini 4K, Neo 2 and Flip. In fact, I suspect the Mini 4K is about to be phased out in favor of the Lito, as the Lito is superior in every major respect, but the Neo 2 and Flip will remain, as they offer something a little different.
Is the Lito good value? Yes, in short — it’s the same price as the Flip and more expensive than the Neo 2, but offers better battery life than both (significantly so, compared to the Neo 2) and better obstacle sensing than the Flip. In fact, the Lito X1 offers similar specs to the Mini 4 Pro (another drone that I believe may be on the way out of DJI’s lineup) at a significantly lower price.
DJI Lito X1 and DJI Lito: Specs
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DJI Lito X1 |
DJI Lito 1 |
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Camera: |
48MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor |
48MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor |
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Video resolution: |
4K |
4K |
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Frame rates: |
60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps |
60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24fps |
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Flight modes: |
Cine, Normal, Sport |
Cine, Normal, Sport |
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Storage: |
42GB internal, microSD card slot |
microSD card slot |
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Battery: |
2590mAh, up to 36 minutes flight time |
2590mAh, up to 36 minutes flight time |
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Charger type: |
USB-C / Battery Charging Hub |
USB-C / Battery Charging Hub |
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Weight: |
249g / 8.8oz (approx.) |
249g / 8.8oz (approx.) |
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Dimensions: |
149 x 94 x 62mm (folded) |
149 x 94 x 62mm (folded) |
DJI Lito X1: Design and build quality
- Folding sub-250g body, similar to Mini series
- Labelled UK0 / C0 class
- 42GB of internal storage (X1 model only) plus microSD slot
The Lito X1 and Lito 1 are virtually identical in design, with the only real physical difference being a (very) slight variation in the color of their plastic bodies. If not for that, and the product name displayed on their prop arms, the two drones would be impossible to tell apart.
The folding design is reminiscent of DJI’s Mini series, and like those drones, the Lito weighs under 250g. As a result it’s classed C0 in Europe and UK0 in the United Kingdom, meaning it can be flown almost anywhere, as well as close to and above “uninvolved” people. Additionally, the Lito’s folding design means it’s one of the few drones out there that I could genuinely say is pocket-sized – although we’re talking trenchcoat pocket rather than jeans pocket here.
As with most of its drones, DJI supplies the Lito with a plastic cap to protect the camera and gimbal when they’re not in use, but no carry case by default — you’ll have to upgrade to the Fly More Combo if you want a bag.
In general, the drone is well built, despite its weight. The plastic used for the body is sturdy, with built-in feet/landing gear to prevent the sensors getting damaged when it’s sitting on a surface; the propellers, however, are largely unprotected, so some care is required when handling.
The battery slides in and out from the back, which is also where you’ll find the USB-C port and microSD slot. The USB port can be used for charging and data transfer, while the microSD slot supports storage. The Lito X1 also includes 42GB of built-in storage space, which can be supplemented with microSD if required, but you’ll need a microSD card for the Lito 1.
The RC 2 and RC-N3 controllers supplied with the Lito are tried and tested models that we’ve covered in previous DJI drone reviews. Suffice to say they’re solidly built and comfortable in the hand, and the RC 2 has a very impressive built-in touchscreen.
DJI Lito X1: Features and flight performance
- QuickTransfer uses Wi-Fi 6 to move files quickly to a mobile device
- Both Lito 1 and Lito X1 offer omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, plus LiDAR on Lito X1
- Up to 36 minutes of flight time per battery
- Flight performance score: 5/5
DJI Lito X1: Image and video quality
- Lito X1 has 1/1.3-inch sensor, while Lito 1 has 1/2-inch sensor
- Lito X1 supports 10-bit video and D-log M color profile
- Both drones shoot JPEG and DNG photos at 12MP and 48MP
Most of DJI’s drones now record 4K video — even the bargain-basement original DJI Neo — but the Lito X1 and Lito 1 offer a better flavor of 4K than the existing entry-level Mini 4K model’s 4K 30fps footage, captured from a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The Lito 1 records 8-bit 4K 60fps video from a slightly larger 1/2-inch sensor (presumably the same one that’s in the DJI Neo 2), while the Lito X1 records 10-bit 4K 60fps video using a 1/1.3-inch sensor (which I suspect is the same as the one in the DJI Flip, Mini 4 Pro and Avata 2). Both use a 3-axis gimbal to steady the camera as they shoot.
The Lito X1 also supports the flat D-log M color profile, offering a dynamic range of up to 14 stops when graded in post-production — something that’s sure to appeal to demanding aerial videographers who enjoy tweaking their own footage to perfection. You can see both straight-from-the-camera and graded footage in my sample video above, and further down there’s another video showcasing the Lito 1’s camera which, while certainly a step down from the X1’s, is no slouch itself, especially in good lighting.
I’m impressed with the results from both cameras, both video and 12MP/48MP stills (which can be captured in raw DNG as well as JPEG); the Lito X1 is especially noteworthy.
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That being said, these are still entry-level models, and they can’t match results from the likes of the DJI Mini 5 Pro or Air 3S. This is especially true when you attempt to ‘zoom’ in, which is where the sensors’ small sizes shows their limitations. You can see examples in my videos, but the digital zooms on both Litos are somewhat disappointing. I also felt that the X1 had a tendency to overexpose its video by default, but even if this isn’t tweaked in a future firmware update it’s something the user can fix by adjusting the EV.
Overall, it’s fair to say that the cameras on the Lito X1 and Lito 1 are really solid by entry-level standards, and a step up over what we’ve seen on the Mini 4K.
- Image and video quality score: 4.5/5
DJI Lito X1: Testing scorecard
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Attributes |
Notes |
Rating |
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Price |
Both models are great value for their performance and camera quality. |
5/5 |
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Design |
The folding quadcopter design is a classic for a reason. |
5/5 |
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Features and flight |
Packed with safety features and a breeze to fly. |
5/5 |
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Image and video quality |
Strong by entry-level standards, particularly on the X1 model. |
4.5/5 |
Should I buy the DJI Lito X1/Lito 1?
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DJI Lito X1: also consider
How I tested the DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1
- I tested all flight modes and control methods
- I captured both videos and photos
- I tested the drones’ tracking and safety features
About a week before the official launch, DJI sent me both the Lito X1 Fly More Combo and the basic Lito 1 package (including the RC-N3 controller) to test. That gave me a few days to take both drones out and about for real-world flight and camera tests in a range of conditions.
I flew in both windy and calm weather, and was able to test the two drones’ cameras in low-light conditions. I tested not only manual flight, but autonomous modes like Spotlight, ActiveTrack and MasterShots, as well as assessing how DJI’s battery-life and object-avoidance claims held up to real-world conditions.
After flying, I edited together the videos you see above using DaVinci Resolve 20, including using LUTs and color correction for the D-log M footage I captured with the Lito X1. I also tweaked the DNG raw still photographs I took with both drones using Adobe Lightroom.
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