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DJI Mini 5 Pro

A sub-250g DJI that is still legal to sell in the US, while authorised stock lasts.

$1,099 as of DJIUSA, Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2, in stockBuy from a seller who puts the US warranty in writing.

My callBuy if it fits

DJI’s own US store has often shown drones out of stock, so DJIUSA, the authorised reseller where I read the price, comes first.

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Source
DJIUSA,
History
When I wrote this on Oct 5, B&H listed $1,099 and Micro Center $989.99 (in-store pickup only). Neither page could be re-read on Oct 7, so treat those two as unverified.

Why I’d buy

  • An authorised, pre-cut-off model fits what you fly.
  • The seller confirms the US warranty position in writing.
  • You can check the FCC ID on the listing or box; DJI’s start with SS3.

Why I’d skip

  • You want a new 2026 DJI model. None can get FCC authorisation.
  • You need US-made or NDAA-compliant equipment for government or public-safety work.
  • You need dependable accidental-damage cover. One owner review said DJI Care Refresh is unavailable in the US; I could not re-read it.

The three specs that matter

Weight
249.9 g DJI spec page
Camera
1-inch 50MP sensor; 4K video at up to 120fps DJI spec page
Flight time
36 minutes rated; 52 with the Plus battery DJI spec page
The rest of what I noted
Range
20 km rated (FCC) DJI spec page
Obstacle sensing
Omnidirectional vision plus forward LiDAR DJI spec page
FCC status
Authorised before the Dec 22, 2025 Covered List update GoMyReview; the FCC's FAQ could not be re-read

What holds up

  • It was authorised before the FCC’s December 22, 2025 cut-off, so it can still be sold and flown in the US. That summary comes from GoMyReview; the FCC’s own FAQ blocked my reader.
  • A 249.9g drone with a 50MP camera and 4K at 120fps, by DJI’s own spec page.
  • No new DJI models are coming to the US, so the case for buying sooner is simple: stock only shrinks.

What to weigh

  • An owner review on B&H’s listing (September 23, 2026) said DJI Care Refresh is no longer available in the US. That was one owner, not DJI, and I could not re-read the page, so treat cover as uncertain.
  • Third-party sellers may not be DJI-authorised. GoMyReview advises getting the warranty answer in writing.
  • GoMyReview reports that from October 13, 2026 the FCC will reject new applications for any drone containing DJI or Autel boards. That does not touch drones already authorised.
  • Rated flight time is measured in ideal conditions. Real flights are shorter.

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Sources

The longer guideBuying a DJI drone in the US in late 2026: what's legal, what's left, what it costs