Weight, camera, controller and budget — the four things that matter most when you buy your first drone, and how today’s DJI line-up fits each kind of flyer.
1. Start with weight
In many countries, drones under 250 g face lighter rules than heavier ones — check what applies where you fly. Light drones are also easier to carry, so they come along more often. The DJI Mini 5 Pro weighs 249.9 g.
2. Match the camera to what you’ll shoot
- Selfies, travel and quick clips: the palm-sized DJI Neo 2 takes off from your hand and follows you.
- Learning to fly, family and holidays: the DJI Lito X1 is made for beginners.
- Serious photos and video in a small drone: the DJI Mini 5 Pro has a 1-inch sensor.
- Professional image quality: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro carries a Hasselblad camera.
3. Pick the controller
A standard controller such as the DJI RC-N3 uses your phone as the screen. A screen controller like the DJI RC 2 is ready to fly the moment you switch it on and is bright enough for sunny days — many of our bundles let you choose.
4. Budget for flying time
One battery is rarely enough for a real outing. A Fly More Combo adds spare batteries and a charging hub, usually for less than buying them separately — see is a Fly More Combo worth it?
Before your first flight
Check the rules where you live, practise in an open space away from people, and update the firmware at home. Questions? Ask our team — we fly what we sell.