DJI has officially confirmed the name of its next drone, the DJI Lito, alongside a launch date of 23 April 2026 at 12 PM (GMT).
The teaser, shared on the brand’s social channels, explicitly spells out “NEW DRONE” before revealing the Lito name, followed by DJI’s familiar “Just Fly” tagline.
While the clip doesn't show the drone itself, the confirmation of the name signals that a full launch is imminent.
DJI hasn’t directly referenced the Mini 4K, but the timing and positioning strongly suggest the Lito is its successor.
The Mini 4K has been one of DJI’s most accessible and popular drones, offering stabilised 4K video, a sub-250g design and a beginner-friendly feature set at a relatively low price.
That makes the Lito an important release for the brand, and early leaks hint at how DJI might evolve the formula.
Clear Mini 4K successor
One of the most talked-about upgrades is built-in storage, with rumours suggesting the base model could include around 20GB onboard memory.
There are also indications that DJI could introduce a two-tier lineup, with a more advanced variant sitting above the standard Lito.
This higher-end version has been linked to improved obstacle avoidance, potentially using LiDAR-style sensing to enhance tracking and flight safety in more complex environments.
The Lito will almost certainly stay under the 250g threshold, keeping it accessible in most regions and in line with the Mini 4K’s appeal as a low-barrier entry point into drone flying.
Camera details are still under wraps, but expectations are for at least parity with the Mini 4K’s 4K video and three-axis stabilisation, with incremental improvements rather than a dramatic overhaul.
A busy moment for DJI
The Lito is just one part of a wider rollout from DJI. The company has already teased the Osmo Pocket 4, which is expected to bring built-in storage and iterative hardware upgrades.
The Power 1000 Mini global release date has also been announced, expanding DJI’s portable power station lineup, and there are hints of a new audio product on the way.
With the launch date now locked in, more details about the Lito are likely to emerge in the coming days.
Given the popularity of the Mini 4K, expectations for the Lito will be high, especially in the entry-level segment where DJI continues to dominate.
