The new DJI Lito beginner drone has landed — but right now the 'superb' DJI Mini 4K has nose-dived to a new low price

Following weeks of speculation, DJI's new entry-level drone landed today in the UK and Australia. The DJI Lito is available in two iterations — we got our hands on the more advanced option ahead of its launch, and awarded it a perfect five stars in our DJI Lito X1 review.

But what about those of you living in the US, where — thanks to a ban on new DJI products — the Lito won't be arriving any time soon? Although we're hopeful this pocket-sized powerhouse might land on US shores at some point (the DJI Mini 5 Pro was similarly absent from the brand's official US store at its October 2025 launch, but has now made its way to third-party retailers in the US), if you don't want to wait around, I have good news.

The DJI Mini 4K (the model the new Lito will essentially replace) has dropped to an incredibly low price at Amazon right now. The Mini 4K holds the #2 spot in our best drone ranking, and in our review our Cameras editor Tim Coleman called it a "superb" choice for newbies, crowning it "your best first drone". Although the entry-level Lito 1 boasts slightly better specs in a number of areas, the Mini 4K is still a stellar drone — and even more appealing with the current discounts.

There are big price-drops across all three bundle options. You can pick up the drone on its own for $209 at Amazon (was $299), which is very nearly the cheapest-ever price for a drone that is usually sold at full whack. Pricier, but better value if you want to take to the skies on a regular basis, is the Fly More bundle. This adds spare batteries and a charging hub, and is also significantly cheaper than usual right now, down to $309 from its usual price of $449.

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More affordable drones to consider

Not sure the Lito is the right drone for you? We've rounded up some alternatives to consider below. Unfortunately given the current situation, DJI remains the standout brand in this area.

For those who want to shoot selfie video, the DJI Neo 2 is an unbeatable affordable option. It's not discounted right now, but even at full price it's very budget-friendly. The DJI Mini 3 is a pricier option but has some deep discounts (we called it a "fantastic entry-level choice"). There aren't tons of non-DJI options we'd recommend, with the exception of the Potensic Atom 2, which is well worth a look.