The DJI Mini 4K has been our favorite drone for beginners for a while now, but the Chinese brand has just released a brand new sub-249g contender in the form of the DJI Lito 1.

The new model features a larger sensor, more flight time, and better obstacle detection, so it's an easy choice, right? Well, unfortunately, it's not that simple.

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Is it worth waiting for the new drones?

The Lito is a direct upgrade to the Mini 4K, so we're expecting the Mini to be discontinued in favor of the new model. As of writing, I haven't seen any listings for the Lito or Lito X1, so it's hard to say if or when they'll be available.

We'll likely see third-party sellers and importers offer both drones in the near future, but they could be a little pricier than the Mini 4k. For reference, the Lito starts at £299 / AU$539 in the UK and Australia, respectively.

In the meantime, I highly recommend checking out our freshly published DJI Lito X1 review. We awarded the higher-end model a full five stars out of five, and you can also see plenty of sample footage from the drone's excellent 1/1.3-inch sensor.

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