The DJI Mini 5 Pro is among DJI’s most sought-after drones. Its usual starting price is €799. However, as part of AliExpress’s Back to School event, this exceptional offer makes it considerably more affordable.
Discounts on the DJI Mini 5 Pro, one of 2026’s most popular drones, are uncommon. If you have been considering one, AliExpress is offering it at its lowest price until the evening of Wednesday 26 August, subject to available stock.
Enter the code DSFR70 or PCFR70 to bring the price down to €544 instead of €799, an instant saving of €255. Check Amazon, Cdiscount or other retailers: you will not find it for less.
Should that prove to be the case, AliExpress’s advertised best-price guarantee lets you claim the difference back as a shopping voucher. Delivery from France is entirely free, VAT is included, and it takes only a few days to arrive. You also receive the two-year manufacturer’s warranty, along with 90 days to change your mind, return the drone and receive a refund.
As €544 is still a substantial outlay, AliExpress also offers interest-free payment in four instalments through PayPal. That means paying €136 when placing the order, followed by the same amount over each of the next three months.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro: a leading drone to own in 2026
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is far more than an ordinary leisure drone. It features a 1-inch, 50-megapixel CMOS sensor paired with an f/1.8 aperture, allowing it to produce exceptionally high-quality photos and videos comparable with those from considerably more expensive models. It also has a three-axis mechanical gimbal, which keeps footage steady and pleasant to watch even when the aircraft is moved slightly by the wind.
For video, the Mini 5 Pro records in 4K at up to 60 frames per second and supports the HDR standard. It can additionally shoot 4K at 120 frames per second for slow-motion footage, or Full HD at 240 frames per second for anyone wanting to make that effect even more pronounced. Its sensor can capture images of up to 50 megapixels, providing enough detail to crop a photo without immediately compromising its quality.
Vertical shooting and flight performance
The gimbal rotates by up to 225 degrees and enables vertical shooting. If you post on social networks, particularly YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels, this is a genuine benefit: there is no longer any need to crop every photo or video to fit these specific formats. You can record directly in the format suited to your needs while retaining useful flexibility during editing.
In Sport mode, the DJI Mini 5 Pro can reach 64.8 km/h. Its theoretical range extends to 20 kilometres using DJI O4+ transmission in locations where FCC regulations apply. In Europe, the stated range is generally lower, at around 10 kilometres. Whatever the case, this figure does not alter the key rule: the drone must remain within your line of sight throughout the flight.
Battery life, controller and safety features
The standard battery provides up to 36 minutes of flight time. This figure is measured under highly specific conditions, with no wind and at a constant speed. In real-world use, expect a shorter duration once you start filming, accelerating, climbing or flying in windy weather. For a carefully planned flight, though, it remains comfortable and gives you time for several passes and different camera angles without needing to land straight away.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro offered by AliExpress comes with the screenless remote controller. You will therefore need to attach and connect your smartphone to it to receive a live video feed; this takes two minutes through the DJI Fly app. At 249.9 grams, the Mini 5 Pro remains below the 250-gram threshold. No training is required to start flying it. That said, you must still comply with applicable regulations, which may also differ according to the country where you fly the drone.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is well suited to experienced pilots as well as beginners. The brand has fitted it with an obstacle-detection system that works in several directions, supported by a front-facing LiDAR sensor to improve awareness of its surroundings, especially as light levels fall. Automatic return to the take-off point can bring the aircraft back if the signal is lost or the battery is low, while tracking modes and automated shooting features make it easier to create more sophisticated shots.
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