DJI Lito X1 vs Lito 1: which new beginner drone is right for you?

Same beginner appeal, but one clearly offers more headroom

What you need to know about the DJI Lito X1 vs Lito 1

DJI’s two new Lito drones are both aimed at beginners, and both offer sub-249g bodies, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, ActiveTrack 360° and 4K video capture. The cheaper Lito 1 delivers the core experience at a lower price, while the Lito X1 adds a larger sensor, forward-facing LiDAR, HDR video, 10-bit D-Log M and internal storage. If price is the priority, the Lito 1 looks like the value option. If image quality and extra safety tech matter more, the Lito X1 is the stronger choice.

Which new beginner drone is right for you?

DJI’s new Lito range is all about making aerial photography easier for newcomers, but the two launch models are not aimed at exactly the same buyer. The DJI Lito 1 is the cheaper, more accessible option, while the DJI Lito X1 adds stronger imaging specs and extra safety tech for users willing to spend more.

In terms of what they share, there is a lot of overlap. Both drones weigh under 249g, both offer omnidirectional obstacle sensing, both support ActiveTrack 360°, and both include QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse and Panorama. DJI also gives both models up to 36 minutes of flight time with the standard battery and 15km video transmission. So whichever one you choose, you are getting a beginner-focused drone with a strong baseline spec.

The differences are where the buying decision gets easier. The Lito X1 has the larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, compared with the Lito 1’s 1/2-inch sensor, and it also adds 4K/60fps HDR, 10-bit D-Log M and forward-facing LiDAR. That makes it the better fit for users who care more about video quality, low-light performance and extra safety support when flying in more demanding conditions. It also gets 42GB of internal storage, which is missing from the cheaper model.

The Lito 1, meanwhile, looks like the value pick. It still offers 48MP stills, 4K video, tracking and full obstacle sensing, but drops the premium features that will matter more to demanding creators than absolute beginners. For many buyers, that may be the smarter place to start, especially if the goal is to learn how to fly and capture good-quality footage without overspending.

So which should you buy? On specs alone, the DJI Lito X1 is clearly the more capable drone. But if price matters more than HDR video, D-Log M or LiDAR, the DJI Lito 1 looks like the more practical entry point. Either way, DJI is making a clear play for the first-time flyer market with a pair of drones designed to be less intimidating than ever.

Specifications:

Sensor: Lito X1 – 1/1.3-inch CMOS / Lito 1 – 1/2-inch CMOS
Resolution: Lito X1 – 48MP effective pixels / Lito 1 – 48MP effective pixels
Aperture: Lito X1 – f/1.7 / Lito 1 – f/1.8
Video: Lito X1 – 4K/60fps HDR, 4K/100fps / Lito 1 – 4K/60fps, 4K/100fps
Photo: Lito X1 – Up to 8K / Lito 1 – Up to 8K
Colour mode: Lito X1 – 10-bit D-Log M / Lito 1 – No 10-bit D-Log M
Obstacle sensing: Lito X1 – Omnidirectional with forward-facing LiDAR / Lito 1 – Omnidirectional without LiDAR
Tracking: Lito X1 – ActiveTrack 360° / Lito 1 – ActiveTrack 360°
Shooting modes: Lito X1 – QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, Panorama / Lito 1 – QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, Panorama
Internal storage: Lito X1 – 42GB / Lito 1 – Not listed in the supplied launch materials
Flight time: Lito X1 – Up to 36 minutes with standard battery / Lito 1 – Up to 36 minutes with standard battery
Transmission: Lito X1 – Up to 15km / Lito 1 – Up to 15km
Weight: Lito X1 – Under 249g / Lito 1 – Under 249g
Battery note: Lito X1 – In the EU and UK, Battery Plus compliance is limited to the Fly More Combo Plus aircraft / Lito 1 – Battery Plus is not supported in the EU and UK

Price and Availability:

The DJI Lito 1 starts at £299 and the DJI Lito X1 starts at £369. DJI lists the Lito 1 Fly More Combo at £429 and the Lito X1 Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2 at £599. Both are available through DJI and authorised retailers at https://www.dji.com/lito-1 and https://www.dji.com/lito-x1.

FAQ

Which drone has the better camera?
The DJI Lito X1 has the better camera on paper thanks to its larger 1/1.3-inch sensor, HDR video support and 10-bit D-Log M.

Which drone is cheaper?
The DJI Lito 1 is cheaper, starting at £299 in the supplied UK launch materials, while the DJI Lito X1 starts at £369.

Do both drones have obstacle sensing?
Yes. Both drones offer omnidirectional obstacle sensing, but only the Lito X1 adds forward-facing LiDAR.